looney010

anthracite or WDP? only recently has the anthracite appealed to me, need some opinions, i am less than a week away from my TL-S purchase!!!

FugittiveTLS`03

I say Antrhacite, but i could be a little bias. I got the Anthracite because i like the dark color but did not want to go w/ black cuz it is such a pain in a$$ to take care of. And didn't want SSM cuz everyone has one (No Offense to u guys w/ SSM)
Good luck on your choice!

FugittiveTLS`03

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FugittiveTLS`03

Damn internet froze up......thats why the 3 posts
sorry

Chet03TL-S

Get Anthracite, but like fugitive I am bias too. I love my Anthracite TL-S with Nav. If you do get WDP, it would look good with the Black Leather.

Was considering SSM but thats the color of my trade-in and ABP but my brother's Civic is pretty close to that color.

CatchaWave

Either one is real nice. I have ABP, so obviously that's my favorite, but the less of them on the road, the more mine will stand out!
Actually, I haven't seen too many TL-S's in WDP. Most of the WDP's I've seen are just TL-P's. White is real nice when it's clean.

looney010

anyone have pics of their anthracite tl's?? kinda leaning towards that now, lemme see some sexy ones to solidify my decision!!!

Dr Groove

Like CatchaWave, my brandy new '03 is ABP. It's a real looker. However, my wife would have preferred the Anthracite. Guess who won the color choice?!!!

I think the Anthracite is classy but just a wee bit conservative for my taste. After all I love fire engine red cars!!!

DrivebyTLS-03

get black, the stock body kit matches colors perfectly, and chrome wheels look pimp on the ride. Ive heard that the anthracite body kit doesnt match up well.

shaynegraham

I have the WDP and everyone tells me how good it looks with full body kit and even more now with 19" chrome. Everytime I pull into the dealership, the guys working come out and some owners getting things done to their car or potential buyers all come out to look at it. I love it.

looney010

any pics of anthracite ones with the oem kit? can't seem to imagine one....

Raheel

WDP All the way!

You have to see it shine when its washed and waxed..

its got a iradescent type color!

Type S Lady

ABP!!! ABP!!! ABP!!! Bias because that's what I have but I love not seeing them on every dang corner I turn onto. No offense but WDP was a 65 and over color for me and everybody and they daddy got a black. To each his own, but you'll be happy with whatever color you get.

r10apple

Do a search-get SSM, it's faster!

ps-On another note, nice new sig s-lady!

99Hokie

I have to agree w/my fellow Hokie.....WDP all the way. You have any pics of your car on 19s?

Dr Groove

Say, S-Lady, how long have you had your '03? ....and how long does it take to bond!!!!!!!!

Gotta love the ABP. I'm the only one @ the Jersey Shore with the blue (Asbury Park area). However, I did see the equivalent color in the TSX yesterday, (forgot what they call it).

So far, only 2 TSXs on the roads here. I'm biased but the blue looks better on our cars!

Type S Lady

Thanks R10Apple! Dr Groove, I have to have dusted quite a few people, had a few near death experiences in it and atleast one engine mod before we have bonded. I'd say it's going to be awhile. I'm with you on the ABP all the way, don't tell me the TSX has a color just like ours! Why? Good grief, I've seen the Accords blue but it reminds me more of the True Blue TL than the ABP. Well, I guess I'll wait to see it for myself.

Lycos

Went through the same thing when I bought mine, but I kept going back and forth between SSM and Anthracite. I drove the dealer crazy, and finally picked a SSM while looking at the two side by side. It was a sunny day and the AGM just looked a bit dull compaired to the SSM! I like the gray on the TSX much more. I really don't care how many silver cars are on the road. It is popular for a reason.

Oh, back to the color choice. I do agree that the WDP is nice and I don't see many. I normally don't like white cars, but the three cars I love in white are the TL, TSX and IS300, they all look hot. I imagine it will age very nicely too.

Type S Lady

Boring

galfert

I got SSM because it is the best color to keep clean. Dirt doesn't show on it. Any other color sucks for maintaining clean. I still wash my car every week or two but a least it doesn't look dirty the day after I washed it. Here in Florida it rains every day in the summer. You pick up dirt from driving in the rain. So I don't care that SSM is more popular. At least it looks good ALL the time. It is popular for a reason.

Type S Lady

Don't know what part of Florida you live in but in Tallahassee, my ABP stays clean with a weekly wash. I know it's a dark color but I wash it weekly, and it hasn't rained here everyday in the summer. When it's clean it's the BOMB. I've owned a black car and a white, I will admit the white or "pearl white" whatever it is probably could go longer without being washed but it will still have a dull look to it just like any other dirty car. It may be easier to keep clean, but the ABP bling, blings when it's clean. And for me that it's all the time. My black car was a pain to keep clean but there's something about a black car when it's clean it just really stands out. Like I said, to each his own.

BLEXV6

Its a personal preference. I personally prefer black, but have anthracite on my 2002 TL as they did not have black on black availiable, in Canada. As such I went to anthracite on black. I like the anthracite a lot and it is easier to keep clean than black by a longshot. As for white, I personally do not get this colour. To me, a colour makes the car, and if you put a white car up against say a black car, there is no comparison, as to these eyes, white lessens the appeal of a car.

It's all about PERSONAL PREFERENCE.

looney010

after much debate, the anthracite has captured my heart... i am enamored by it's beauty, sporty flair and stylish class... the deal is going down this weekend or latest next week.... my time has come...

Type S Lady

You go boy! You'll enjoy I'm sure.

99Hokie

Better change your signature!

Anthracite was my second choice had I not gone with WDP.

On a side note, has anyone seen a WDP TL-S with Anthracite rims......or even attempted to powdercoat the factory rims Anthracite? I think white cars on Anthracite rims is a very clean look. At least new TSX owners have this option from the factory.

shaynegraham

waiting for my springs before I upload any pics...want to give it full justice.

FugittiveTLS`03

Good choice! I'm sure you won't be disappointed!!

2003 tl-s

Anthracite is definitely the way to go. For those with White Diamond, any problems with color matching on metal versus plastic? How about repair bills? The WDP TL's at the dealer when I choose my car didn't match up where the fenders meet the bumpers because Pearl White looks different depending on if it is painted on to metal or on to plastic. The Pearl White on the RL's looks better and matches better because they are built in Japan which has more lenient emission laws (honest!).