If you could own any color Prius...

AnOldHouse · 05-17-2005, 06:40 AM

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AnOldHouse posted earlier comments referring to John's web site for an example of colors. When I went to pick up my Tideland Pearl, I was really unhappy and ended up with the Red Salsa even though it did not have leather. (Add later) It is hard to get a look at the color before buying. The color charts are really misleading on the Tideland Pearl and John's color display does nothing to aid this. Although his whole web site is wonderful. I would have probably ordered the blue which I think is beautiful after seeing one. But I am really glad I back-doored into the Red Salsa.[/b]

You were looking for a truer green color? I was, but am not displeased with the Tideland at all after having seen it in person.

The purpose of my posting the link to John's website was to demonstrate that Tideland was not available on the first generation, not for color accuracy.

AnOldHouse · 05-17-2005, 06:47 AM

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Well, whatever they called it, it was similar to the green offered on the 04. Maybe the Tideland is a little darker. Only saw it once at the dealer.

Okay, I've seen the Aqua Ice classic.[/b]

I've seen both the classic Prius in Aqua Ice Opalescent and the G2 Prius in Tideland Pearl. They're entirely different. The aqua is a bright pastel and the Tideland is almost a gray that's much darker than the Millenium Silver. You really need to set eyes on a Tideland Pearl in person to see the difference.

Fredatgolf · 05-17-2005, 07:41 AM

Yes to AnOldHouse, I was expecting more green, much more. Apparently others including yourself like the Tideland Pearl just fine. The colors shown are just misleading.

mehrenst · 02-17-2006, 12:33 PM

How about including the new 2006 colors. :P

I have Super White (2005) but I've seen the new Barcellona Red and it's HOT (maybe the wrong choice of words but I really like it).

Also, this morning I saw a Magnetic Silver and it reminds me of the Mercedes Silver of their Grand Prix cars when they ground off all the paint.

Rancid13 · 02-17-2006, 12:38 PM

I have a 2006 Black Prius which I love love love, but if the color was still available I'd want a Tideland Pearl. So pretty! And I'd love to get a look at the upcoming color Magnetic Gray. I'm betting it'll be gorgeous too.

jdjeep98 · 02-17-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally posted by DanMan32@May 5 2005, 08:08 AM
I would have rather had the blue. They had a blue the following week, though I think it was lower package.
Anyone want to trade a 2004 Salsa Red with 23K on it for a Seaside Pearl?
Better not, that would create havock on extended warranty and financing.

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Hmmm... It's tempting. <_< Barcelona Red was my first choice and I still love the color, but the dealer called me early in January and said he had a Seaside Pearl with the Nav package if I wanted it and I said yes. I love my car, but I still kind of wish I had the red...

*sigh* oh, well, it's only a color... :P

andyman68 · 02-17-2006, 04:43 PM

Where's Silver Pine Mica and Magnetic Grey?

Andy

bgdrewsif · 04-23-2006, 07:57 PM

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Hmmm... It's tempting. Barcelona Red was my first choice and I still love the color, but the dealer called me early in January and said he had a Seaside Pearl with the Nav package if I wanted it and I said yes. I love my car, but I still kind of wish I had the red... *sigh* oh, well, it's only a color...[/b]

Like this red...?

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He he he, sorry, I just could not resist... I LOVE my 2006 Barcelona Red Just passed 1000 miles this weekend on a trip from Toledo/Bowling Green, Ohio to Morgantown, WV to Pittsburgh PA and back to toledo/bowling green... car did great, even made it up the mountains of morgantown in heavy rain!

Ed Vatza · 04-23-2006, 08:17 PM

I have a 2006 Silver Pine Mica Prius. Its a beaut!

Any existing color - either Barcelona Red Metallic or Seaside Pearl.

hycamguy07 · 04-23-2006, 09:20 PM

Darnit, I didnt vote there wasnt a listing for OTHER.

I would want Black Cherry Pearl
it changes color in different lighting...

in full sunlight= deep black cherry wine
in flouresent light= deep chocolate brown
in full moonlight = deep glossy black

Ive noticed the Barcelona Red is the same as the 04' salsa red

View Poll Results: Other than the color you own, which would you chose?
Super White	38	6.52%
Millennium Silver Metallic	56	9.61%
Driftwood Pearl	43	7.38%
Salsa Red Pearl	148	25.39%
Tideland Pearl	94	16.12%
Seaside Pearl	125	21.44%
Black	79	13.55%
Voters: 583. You may not vote on this poll

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05-17-2005, 07:41 AM	#63
Fredatgolf Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pinehurst Posts: 339 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Yes to AnOldHouse, I was expecting more green, much more. Apparently others including yourself like the Tideland Pearl just fine. The colors shown are just misleading.

02-17-2006, 12:33 PM	#64
mehrenst Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 411 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	How about including the new 2006 colors. :P I have Super White (2005) but I've seen the new Barcellona Red and it's HOT (maybe the wrong choice of words but I really like it). Also, this morning I saw a Magnetic Silver and it reminds me of the Mercedes Silver of their Grand Prix cars when they ground off all the paint.

02-17-2006, 12:38 PM	#65
Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Alamitos, Orange County, CA Posts: 2,455 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 2	I have a 2006 Black Prius which I love love love, but if the color was still available I'd want a Tideland Pearl. So pretty! And I'd love to get a look at the upcoming color Magnetic Gray. I'm betting it'll be gorgeous too.

02-17-2006, 04:43 PM	#67
andyman68 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Columbia Missouri Posts: 129 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Where's Silver Pine Mica and Magnetic Grey? Andy

04-23-2006, 08:17 PM	#69
Ed Vatza Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lehigh Valley PA Posts: 96 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I have a 2006 Silver Pine Mica Prius. Its a beaut! Any existing color - either Barcelona Red Metallic or Seaside Pearl.

04-23-2006, 09:20 PM	#70
hycamguy07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,707 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Darnit, I didnt vote there wasnt a listing for OTHER. I would want Black Cherry Pearl it changes color in different lighting... in full sunlight= deep black cherry wine in flouresent light= deep chocolate brown in full moonlight = deep glossy black Ive noticed the Barcelona Red is the same as the 04' salsa red