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Thread: Silver or White Civic '07?!!? Please help, I'm confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jul 1st, 2007 12:55 PM
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Silver or White Civic '07?!!? Please help, I'm confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm planning to buy a Civic 07 EX sedan.
I have narrowed my color choice to either SILVER or WHITE.
I live in Toronto, Canada and I see lots of silver civics. Therefore, I am kind of leaning for the white one since it's more appealing and not many ppl have this color.
I'm not 100% sure about the white since I haven't owned one before. I know that silver is one of the easiest cars to clean since it hides dirt and dust very well. However, I'm not sure if white is the same.
Now here are my questions for people who have experience or knowledge with white-colored Honda Civic vehicles:
1) How's the quality of the white paint hold up so far for the Civic?
2) Is a product like "3M Clear Bra" protective shield recommended to put on the front bumper and front hood on the white color?
3) Has any rock chips or pebbles hit your front-end and left any noticeable marks or scratches?
4) Do you have to clean your car very often? Or does the white paint hold off any evidence of dust or dirt very well? How about compared to SILVER?
5) I live in Toronto, and we experience harsh winter conditions every year. Having said that, do you think the white paint will be effective in hiding dirt during the winter season? Especially the snow salt and muddy roads...???
6) During a snowy day in the winter, do you think the white color will make yourself less visible to other drivers, causing a high probability in accidents on the road?
7) I read from somewhere that a professional car detailer said that white paint is one of the easiest paints to hide imperfections throughout the life of the vehicle? Is this true?
8) Does one color like white or silver effect it's resale value in the future? Like will silver be more demanding than white colored civics when I sale it later on?
Sorry for the bunch of questions I'm asking. It's just that I want to be sure I'm getting the right color since this will be my first car I've ever bought.
Any advice or insights are greatly appreciated! I'm so confused right now...silver or white...hmmm....
Last edited by Go_Raptors; Jul 1st, 2007 at 01:49 PM.
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Jul 1st, 2007 04:10 PM
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Just bought a 07 dark silver.I`m sure the white looks nice t the beginning.But I have owned 5 silver cars and never had anyregrets .They always look pretty good even hen a little dirty.
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Jul 1st, 2007 04:24 PM
#3
I cant stand silver cars...they are just too plain. I would definately go for the white, it will look a lot "cleaner".
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Jul 1st, 2007 04:53 PM
#4
White looks good on Honda.....especially the sport or compact car.
Go for White. Silver is blah........boring.
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Jul 1st, 2007 06:50 PM
#5
get the silver.... white will look nasty in the winter...
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Jul 1st, 2007 07:15 PM
#6

Originally Posted by
Maxspeed
get the silver.... white will look nasty in the winter...
+1
Plus, white yellows easily.
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Jul 1st, 2007 07:47 PM
#7
Asking for people's opinions on what color you should get is pointless as they are not the ones who have to live with their opinion. You do...
Here is the question(s) you should ask yourself:
1) Which color grabs your attention immediately?
2) Gut instinct, what color do you prefer if you had to choose one?
3) How often do you clean your car? As another member mentioned, silver hides the dirt better.
You see the answer is really a matter of preference... Go with your gut instinct. Whatever color jumps out at you is your preferred color. Nothing more to say as you will have answered your question right there.
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Jul 1st, 2007 07:58 PM
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Ask yourself how many old white civics are still on the road .
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Jul 1st, 2007 07:59 PM
#9
I'll choose the white. Silver is popular several years ago. Not anymore. I've seen white Civic and it looked good. Especially after you tinted the glasses.
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Jul 1st, 2007 09:33 PM
#10

Originally Posted by
Go_Raptors
I'm so confused right now...silver or white...hmmm....
You just KNOW that you are inviting sexist comments ("are you a blonde?", "only women worry about that sort of thing", etc. etc.).
As has been said, colour is a personal choice. So go with the one that you prefer, don't worry about what other people think.
It seems that you are aware that silver is hides dirt better, but consider that white is "more appealing and not many ppl have this color (sic)". So, the question you have to ask yourself is, do I want to be 'practical' or 'stylish'?

Originally Posted by
Go_Raptors
I live in Toronto, and we experience harsh winter conditions every year.
Compared to Miami, perhaps!
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Jul 1st, 2007 10:19 PM
#11
Civic white is a rental car white. White only looks good if it's Pearl White like in the Acura's.
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Jul 2nd, 2007 01:07 AM
#12
white, silver, lime, are the easiest colour to maintain.
i dun think u'll go wrong with either colour
but i personally like white, and i think the new civic looks good in white also.
=)
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Jul 2nd, 2007 02:48 AM
#13
white, silver is too plain
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Jul 2nd, 2007 04:35 AM
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[OP]
Newbie
Hey guys, so does the white color really turn "yellow" over time? How true is this statement?
Also, is the Civic's Taffeta White paint color the same grade and quality as the Acura TSX/TL's white color? If not, how different are they?
I've always admired the white on the TSX and TL
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Jul 2nd, 2007 11:32 AM
#15
no it won't turn yellow, just make sure you wash and maintain your car regularly.
the white looks the best for the that model civic
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