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2010 Prius COLOR Choice POLL

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by DeanFL, May 3, 2009.

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  1. BLACK

    7.0%
  2. WINTER GRAY METALLIC

    13.0%
  3. BLUE RIBBON METALLIC

    27.0%
  4. CLASSIC SILVER METALLIC

    19.0%
  5. BARCELONA RED METALLIC

    15.0%
  6. BLIZZARD PEARL

    23.0%
  7. SANDY BEACH METALLIC

    6.0%
  8. - UNSURE RIGHT NOW

    2.0%
  9. - I'LL TAKE WHATEVER COLOR IS AVAILABLE

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  1. DeanFL

    DeanFL 2010 owner - 1st Prius

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    POLL ABOVE


    What is your #1 exterior COLOR CHOICE for your 2010 Prius:


    CHECK ANSWER SELECTION ABOVE (UNDECIDED, YOU MAY MAKE MULTIPLE SELECTIONS)
     
  2. mirak

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    Silver. Would have been blizzard pearl but I'm not paying $220 for a color.
     
  3. winebuff

    winebuff Proud owner of a 2010 Prius

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    Great poll. I picked winter grey but with the help of my friensd here, changed my mind to blue metallic and very happy I did. Kind of like ordering vanilla ice cream and changing your mind to spumoni to live dangerously :)
     
  4. scottwyden

    scottwyden new jersey photographer

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    Blue Ribbon it is!!
     
  5. HTMLSpinnr

    HTMLSpinnr Super Moderator
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    $220 is well worth Blizzard Pearl. Have you seen it in person? It's a 3 coat paint process vs. 2 w/ the others. It's a creamy white with a metallic layer and a peralized clear coat layer.

    It is a rather popular type of color w/ many manufacturers where I'm at though.
     
  6. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    From the day it was announced, Blizzard Pearl. It is a much nicer pearl than other manufacturers in that imo it is whiter and has less of that yellow off white effect to it.

    And the $220 extra is peanuts for a pearl coat compared to other manufacturers.
     
  7. ggood

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    +1 on Blizzard Pearl comments, but voted for my sandy beach, since I couldn't stomach the thought of owning 2 white cars.:cool:

    Have not been thrilled with the color choices on HyCam or on 2010 Prius.
     
  8. DeanFL

    DeanFL 2010 owner - 1st Prius

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    Rick, You're tantalizing me with the Blizzard White. I currently have a Lexus RX; Pearl White. It has the Platinum molding all along the lower area. I love it because it not only looks good in this two-tone color imo, but is so darn easy to keep clean. Just doesn't show the dust, light dirt,or swirl marks. And in a sunny climate as FL, not much of a solar-catcher.
    But from pics of the '10 Prius, Barcelona Red is striking my fancy as #1. And I do favor bisque interior, although the Prius is a lighter shade than my ideal. But - I sure will consider Blizzard as well.
     
  9. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Are you serious? It's like 1% of the total cost!

    Most charge $1200!!
     
  10. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Cool, one less person that'll have the same as me. ;)

    Really though, like Pat said, you wouldn't get a color you would have ratherd have because of $220? They are charging very little for their pearl white, compare other companies.
     
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    Having had and currently owning, Pearl white and other shades, I just don't like being charged triple to fix paint damage for that process.
     
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  12. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Unsure. Stuck between Blizzard Pearl and Blue Ribbon Metallic.
     
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    Any color except Barcelona red or Sandy beach.....
    :sick::sick:
     
  14. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I can't recall my insurance company ever asking what colour the car is prior to quoting the cost of cover.
     
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    Barcelona red, please!
     
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    Just like how I chose Black as my colour on this poll, but now wish I could change my answer to Blue Ribbon since that's what I ended up with! I'm in love with my colour, so no regrets. :)
     
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    PriusRos A Fairly Senior Member - 2016 Prius Owner

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    What made you change your mind? Did you prefer the color or was it a matter of availability?
     
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    winter grey, without a doubt
     
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    Without doubt the best color for hot and sunny climates.