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Would you buy a black car again?
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Videofrank
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Yes, would go black again. Would not get the white dash though. The glare on the two front windows is REALLY bad.
spsheridan
Member
I have a black MY and I love the color but it’s generally parked in a garage. For the few months when I had to park outside, it was hard to keep it as clean as I wanted. I would probably not chose black if it were always parked outdoors.
the MY looks good in darker colors, but outdoors, black is a challenge.
and, black shows swirl marks easily, so the increased cleaning will end up showing
if you must go dark, go for the MSM. That won't show the weather as much.
TomB985
Member
Nope. I loved a lot of things about my 2019 Model 3, but the color wasn’t one of them. It was great when clean, but showed every little scratch.
White hides everything. I’m also really enjoying my MSM Model Y.
White hides everything. I’m also really enjoying my MSM Model Y.
After owning an 87 Grand National and 86 WH1. I will try to avoid black unless that is the only color the car I want, comes in! 
Black cars look amazing when clean, but it was dirty/dusty by the time I put up the cleaning supplies. Being we live in the dusty Texas Panhandle, I will try to avoid owning a black car.
Black cars look amazing when clean, but it was dirty/dusty by the time I put up the cleaning supplies. Being we live in the dusty Texas Panhandle, I will try to avoid owning a black car.
joe.smith
Member
My first car was black. My second car was white. I've owned several other color cars in between. It didn't take too long into my 'car owning career' to realize lighter color cars are the way to go! Black looks great in the first year of ownership and especially at night. But, it won't be long until the aforementioned disadvantages (scratches, dirt/dust) are realized. Almost every single car I've owned for the past 20 years (with the exception of a silver C6 Corvette GS) has been white. As a matter of fact, my wife owned a black car when we were dating; she now owns a white vehicle. 
Tha_Ape
Active Member
Nope. Did it once awhile ago, never again.
Nothing looks better than a clean, black car... unfortunately it's extremely hard to keep them that way. Any amount of dirt is really seen.
I like white cars more. When they get a little dirty, they just look like a different shade of white. Recently I've been a fan of dark gray, but it does show dirt a little more.
Nothing looks better than a clean, black car... unfortunately it's extremely hard to keep them that way. Any amount of dirt is really seen.
I like white cars more. When they get a little dirty, they just look like a different shade of white. Recently I've been a fan of dark gray, but it does show dirt a little more.
mgs333
Member
I had a black civic SI in 2000 that was kept in a garage but I told myself that I'd never get a black car ever again and I never will.
Mateo83
Active Member
TomB985
Member
I snapped a photo today that illustrates how well MSM hides dirt. My car has driven through several rainstorms since it was last washed, and it has a coat of scum over the entire thing. You notice it when you get close, but it fades into the paint color almost perfectly from a distance. Black doesn’t do this.
I’m a fan of all colors but black.
I’m a fan of all colors but black.
Oreodriver
Member
Black is a pain but love it & would get it again. Even tho a lot of the time it looks like this.
CleanDemon
Member
Black cars can be stunning - very sleek and cool. But here in Texas, they’re hotter than hell and show every little mark. No more black cars for me.
popgodazipa
Member
Had a black Honda Ridgeline and Cadillac ELR. It doesn’t matter how well you maintain it you’ll get chips and scratches period. Swirls were so noticeable that I really felt defeated at times detailing the ELR.
Plus Tesla paint is not what you would call premium by most accounts. MSM is my fav..which is what my wife has, followed by red ( I’d never drive one though) and my current S in white. When I upgrade to a refreshed S it will be to a MSM.
Plus Tesla paint is not what you would call premium by most accounts. MSM is my fav..which is what my wife has, followed by red ( I’d never drive one though) and my current S in white. When I upgrade to a refreshed S it will be to a MSM.
