Colors

[reesdude]

congrats cyclesome! let us know when u pick it up

[Robert Taylor]

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As a Salsa owner, I know.... you will never look back. But am I really saving money with this car when I wash it three times a week? And that has nothing to do with the color, just my obessiveness to keep it clean.
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Yup, I know that feeling. That red is wonderful, but shows the dirt.

The interior isn't tan, its IVORY.

And it was a very nice suprise indeed, it is the correct color choice as far as I am concerned.

Salsa is the color, it makes the car look sporty.

White makes a Prius look larger, across a parking lot.

Silver is the number one choice of car color in America now.

The green colour of the Classic is vastly more appealing than the present 04/05 green to me.

[Potential Buyer]

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I appreciate all the advice.  
They also told me it was not possible to get package 5 in my area as the Central distribution only makes packages 2,4, & 6 for my area.[/b]

I think you mean your state. In the entire state of California, only packages 2, 4, and 6 are sold. But the good news is Arizona and Nevada both have packages 3, 4, 5, and 6, so the only one you can't get is the basically useless Package #1. Otherwise drive to Reno,NV on I-80 if you're in northern California, or I-10 to Phoenix if you're in southern California, and I'd imagine you'd have no trouble picking up your preferred package that way.

That is what I will be doing because I want Package #5.

[LisaMurray]

I started out wanting Salsa, that's all, nothing else. As I waited, I decided ok, anything but white or silver. Guess what came in for me first....silver. Suddenly, silver is a beautiful thing!

In defense of Toyota, I would imagine it's near impossible to get an accurate color photo portrayal of Tideland. The darn thing actually changes colors depending on what light you're in. In my opinion, that's part of the charm. I had a Honda Accord a few years back that they called Sage. Same situation--it was either blue, green, or silver/gray depending on the light.

[ross33]

I ordered black in june of 04, was told 1 year wait. Jan. 31st of 05 my dealer called and said " I've been calling people on the list , 31 still in front of me, you're the first one to answer the phone. We had a customers car come in and when we told him it was here he backed out of the deal. Do you think you might be interested/" I'll be right there said I. I brought my 2 year old grandson with me , I get to pal with him on mondays, after he and I throughly checked out the car I asked him , well buddy what do ya think? Should grandpa buy this car? Yes! Was his reply. Sold! we"ll take it I said to the salesman. It was silver not black. It didn't have fog lites and vsc, but it did have the 6 disc changer jbl system. The color now does not matter. Every time I get into this car I feel great. It is a sort of love.

[Widdletink]

Hi All,

First and foremost, congrats on getting your car. Definately let us know when you have picked it up.

Also, just as an FYI in California it is packages 1, 3 & 6 that are available. Anything else would have to be special ordered or purchased in another state.

The 1's show up once in a while, same with the 3's (like mine :-)) the 6's are far more prevalent. So, if you are looking for a 6 try a California dealership like Claremont Toyota or Carson. I have seen more on the Claremont lot than I have anywhere else, and they have started getting a few in that they have had the leather pack installed in. Looks nice but if it were me I would buy the car stock and then have the leather added as the add on is cheaper than getting the whole thing as a bundle ($26,742 + $1300 +/- if you add it after) ($26,742 + $3527 +/- as a bundle).

Again, congrats and enjoy your car!

Take care,

Tisza

[DaveinOlyWA]

In defense of Toyota, I would imagine it's near impossible to get an accurate color photo portrayal of Tideland. The darn thing actually changes colors depending on what light you're in.

hmmm... ive had my tidelands pearl for nearly 9 months now and ive yet to see even vaguely resemble the color on their brousure.

under certain lighting conditions it does seem to take on a greenish tint to it. but nothing like the color they portray.

[Potential Buyer]

I have the brochure, and while the picture of the Tideland car looks faintly yellowish or greenish, the Tideland Pearl swatch is clearly a dark gray. Also I've seen it in real life and it's gray, and every picture online I've seen of it is gray.

Personally I'm not really excited by any of the colors offered. Have you seen those new Beetles with the pale yellowish-green paint scheme? Now that would be a beautiful color for a Prius.

Also, for an actual color-shifting paint scheme that's gray and green, check this out. The paint is the silver/green paint by Mirage.

[Sufferin' Prius Envy]

I’m beginning to think we have a bunch of gooey slobs on this board.

The Ivory (tan) interior of my five month old Salsa baby has not shown any dirt, dust YES, dirt no . . . except for the floor mats . . . which is to be expected in winter.

As for keeping the Salsa looking clean: Unless you are one of “them” who can’t stand a fleck on dirt showing on your car, Salsa is not a problem to keep looking “normal” clean. It doesn’t advertise dirt like a black car, nor does it hide a ton of dirt like a white car. It is somewhere ‘tween.

So, if you are a gooey slob and one of “them” . . . you are going to wash the car like a hypochondriac anyway. I say get the color YOU want.

[kritini]

Regarding color - I must say I was suprised that Toyota didn't offer an electric blue option - it seems like it would be a perfect marketing synergy - not to mention the color I desperately wanted. Oh well - had to "make do" with black.