kuan48

I like Aegean Blue Pearl, Anthracite.
I think Anthracite give the car a real Japanese car look. I mean before I only see that color in like Skyline and stuff. That color is rear man, I am pretty suprised they offering it.
How come no one on this board has been talking about it. I am the only one.
No one seems to care, Ya ,, I know it is not offered in Type-S. I mean, including Acura.Com itself , too much( or not enough, to TL lovers of course) is emphasis on S and no info on TL at all. I mean this a TL site, and I am know S is a more exciting car without a doubt. But it all seems like, I mean in the TL Discussion, people only talks about the 99-01 models( they seem ignorant of the whole new TL thing all together pretty much) and on the Acura TL Type S board, u only talks about the S. What about me? I am buying 02 TL, so should there be like a the "face lifted 02 TL-non S board" now?
Well, I don't know what I am saying anymore, exactly.
So, Color talk. What do yall think about Anthracite?

<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by kuan48 on March 14, 2001 @ ]</font>

bombs

I was waffling on the blue, then I happened to see almost the same shade on a Neon and Grand Prix. That killed it then and there. It may be ok for a while, but I suspect over time the color will lose its appeal. A rage color that in time will date the vehicle. Some of the classic colors, black and silver, are timeless. Look at the colors offered by the more expensive marquees.

Guest

Keep on trucking dude.
You'll get what you want when you find it.

FTM-1

I agree the color will get old quick.
The colors of BLACK,SILVER,WHITE,RED,will stand the test of time. Some GOLD,GREEN,&BLUES will also look good years later. But when you get some of the colors like this BLUE they get dated in about 3yrs.
I like the color now but I would get tired of it.

------------------
2000 3.2TL Nighthawk Black/Ebony/Navigation/ Optional Factory Chrome Multi Spoke 16" Wheels/Factory Underbody Kit/Factory Spoiler/Moonroof Visor/Factory 6-CD Changer/Trunk Mat/Factory Black Wheel Well Trim/Clifford IG8000 Alarm System w/add-ons/%51 Tint/Weathertech Floormats /Michelin Arcctic Alpin Winter Tires on Stock Wheels/Factory Car Cover/Factory Gold Emblems Grille & Exhaust Tips

Avirex34

i TOTALLY agree......

------------------
98 Lexus LS400
Soon: TL-S W/Nav

oracion

Silver...probably not since my wife and I like the parchment interior. I guess we're gonna get a black one.

MToker

I like it I wish it came in the TL-S. Its similar to the laguana green i have now and I like that color. Its unique and I have only seen something similar from toyota.

------------------
2000 Laguana Green / NAVI, Burlwood Shifter, 35% Mirror Tint all over,2 x JL12W6s, Pioneer Premier P920R, MB Quarts Coaxial, PPI 2600.2 and 4400.2 , Pioneer 620 6Disc
My Acura

2002 TL-S NAVI Dark Emerald Pearl on order

Lrpba300

Your not the ONLY one. I've said all along that I LOVED the look & color of the Anthracite, only wish it was offered on the TL-S. This maybe the reason I don't get a TL-S for awhile. I love my Laguna Green Met. & don't like most of the colors offered for the TL-S, which by the way, this IS the Acura TL Type S forum. The Moders may have to move this subject over TO the General Disscusion forum, instead of moving stuff Out of there!

------------------
2000 3.2 TL Laguna Green
29% window tint, Clear bra, no nav
225/50/16 Aqua-Flow GTW's on OEM wheels
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/lrpba300?...l=fld3&.src=ph

<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by Lrpba300 on March 16, 2001 @ ]</font>

Closer

You only have to wash silver once a year.

Doesn't matter what color it is... if it's
dirty, it looks like crap!

MToker

I am tossed between two colors on the type-s if I get it this model year.

Dark Emearld Pearl
and Aegean Blue

Want to see both in person.



------------------
2000 Laguana Green / NAVI, Burlwood Shifter, 35% Mirror Tint all over,2 x JL12W6s, Pioneer Premier P920R, MB Quarts Coaxial, PPI 2600.2 and 4400.2 , Pioneer 620 6Disc
My Acura

2002 TL-S NAVI Dark Emerald Pearl on order

Guest

I saw pretty much every color tonight, and I thought they all looked good on the new cars. I really liked the black and anthracite with the new front. The blue also looks great in person IMO. Pictures don't do any of the cars justice - you have to go out to see them in person.

What are you waiting for? Hurry up, go look

Guest

I've owned a black car for 3 years ... never again! Kills me to see fine scratches on it.

Most likely silver for me ...it looks awesome with the chrome grille, rims and and chrome door handles.

MToker

I did and the dealers close don't have them yet.

------------------
2000 Laguana Green / NAVI, Burlwood Shifter, 35% Mirror Tint all over,2 x JL12W6s, Pioneer Premier P920R, MB Quarts Coaxial, PPI 2600.2 and 4400.2 , Pioneer 620 6Disc
My Acura

2002 TL-S NAVI Dark Emerald Pearl on order

dcdomain

You think later on in the year (hopefully by November) they'll start offering the Anthracite on the Type-S? Who do I write to? =)

bobatimez

I like my Laguna Green Met, but the anthracite is NICE. oh well, I'm really glad i got the discontinued color, though.

------------------
Some Said, "TL Type S," Soon They Will Say, "Wannabe TL-S." Laguna METALLIC, Navi, Side Cuts, Tint All Around, Interior Footwell Lighting, Eibach ProKit, PIAA 1700x Fogs custom cut into side holes, Inspire Tails, 17" Type-S Rims with 215/45/17 Bridgestone Potenza RE730's, Visor, Wood Shifter, Comptech Sways making me ride on rails...

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/Album...026&Auth=false

janda_janda

Wow I finally made up my mind on my new car - the 2002 TL S type. This has been a huge decision for me and I drove a lot of cars in the last 2 weeks to get here (Lexus IS, ES, BMW 325, Acura TL 2001 then the CL 2001 type S and finally the 2002.)

As soon as I decide on the color we're going to the dealership.... (even though my sales guy wants me back so I can take it to 100 )

OK I totally hear you guys on the aegean blue - you might get sick of it etc.... silver is my other choice - but listen up:
silver is the number one color of all new cars for the last 3 years and the car makers predict that it will be for the next several years..... will it be lost in a sea of silver cars?

If the S came in anthracite - that would be it. Plus I can't believe there is no red.

BTW - the BMW has a orient blue that i was immediately drawn to at the dealership - kind of in-between Acura's Aegean and Eternal blue. 1st thought - pretty! 2nd thought - I will need to wash this constantly to keep it so pretty <<<sigh>>>>

I guess silver it is......

Guest

Another test driver described the ride as follows:

"...Also, the suspension appeared to be pretty stiff and I felt EVERY friggin crack, pot-hole, etc. of the pathetic Motor City Roads. It was VERY uncomfortable (may not be as bad on asphalt covered freeways as in L.A."

Can you comment?

hunter001

Some other test driver will say something else....basically you will have to drive it yourself and decide for yourself...and while you are at it, also drive a Sport edition of the BMW 330i along the same rouch roads and let us know your thoughts on it...



------------------
2000 Naples Gold 3.2TL/Navi - Factory Stock but with up-graded tires

Lrpba300

Congrats. 2002 TL-S is a good choice. What did you think of the CL-S, compared 2 the TL-S? I agree on the Anthracite would be great on the TL-S, but not avail. (yet!) FirePepper Red is a good color too. Maybe Acura isn't taking chance & making the car in lots of colors, & it wouldn't sell very well?!


------------------
2000 3.2 TL Laguna Green
29% window tint, Clear bra, no nav
225/50/16 Aqua-Flow GTW's on OEM wheels
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/lrpba300?...l=fld3&.src=ph

<FONT COLOR="#800080" SIZE="1" FACE="Verdana, Arial">[This message has been edited by Lrpba300 on March 17, 2001 @ ]</font>

janda_janda

hey thanks

if you don't need the 5th seat (as i do on occasion) get the CL type s

it looks way nice (read sexy hehe) and you can get the 2001 for $3k cheaper - the interior is identical to the 2002 TL S and the engine is the same

promise me you won't get that sundance gold

ps: talked to a dealer today about that yellow/orange color - most sold to women and I have an idea why: this past yr many designers had lines in a tangerine color (check last yrs oscars - women in orange dresses) this yr designers have a lime/spring green - have you seen all the VW bugs in that color all driven by women

apologies in advance to men who got the sundance gold - it's unique and that's a plus for sure

Lrpba300

LOLLOLOLO! NO! I won't get the gold color (or a Lime Green if it was avail!)I like the CL-S more & more I see it. I'll have 2 drive one! Hope they have a Laguna Green metallic one!



------------------
2000 3.2 TL Laguna Green
29% window tint, Clear bra, no nav
225/50/16 Aqua-Flow GTW's on OEM wheels
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/lrpba300?...l=fld3&.src=ph

TL-SorMaxima

Was just at a dealer yesterday that had two of that Gold color CL-S left over from July of last year! Just think of the deal you can get on one of those.........

TL-SorMaxima

The more I think about it, the harder time I'm having picking a color. I saw a Taffeta White 2001 CL-S in the showroom, and it was incredible looking. Unfortunately, no can do with that shade on a TL-S. Same goes for Anthracite. Already have a dark green metallic car with parchment interior, so looking for something different. The Aegean Blue is nice, but a little too much for me. That leaves WDP, Silver and Black. Sorry to those that already have it and are enjoying it, but WDP has too much yellow in it. Get a Tafetta White and WDP side by side, and you'll see what I'm talking about. It's now a choice between Silver or Black w/Black interior. I'd appreciate any helpful advice!

kuan48

Left over from last July. Are u guys talking about that Beige gold or that orange gold. In my opinion, never never that orange gold, mistake that Acura put that color out in the first place.
Personally, lot of BM colors are really unique looking. Too bad acura only offer so little, that we can't be more unique than we already are. Don't know what i talk about no more. Haha.

janda_janda

Ok i just went and saw the Aegean blue in person in the bright sunshine....

it's unique - it stands out... on the other hand the color was a teeny bit too much....

the fact of the matter is that i don't have a garage so it will have some dust on it, and the silver looked better....

now it's time for .... Let's Make a Deal!

cheers

ClawingTiger

For an alternative/objective way for choosing car color:

When you appraise a USED car at Edmund.com, e.g. 2000 TL, there appears to be a price premium for the less common colors like WDP and Gold...I wonder why?

WDP and Gold had (+) adjustments for color while common shades like black, silver, red, green, etc had (-)adjustments......validity?

Probably has something to do with LESS cars produced with the uncommon colors, i.e., more RARE. One would think that cars with popular/common colors would be more in demand and thus dictate a higher resale value!

kuan48

I agree with u , it make sense to see rare color attract more demand. Since they are rare. People would literally dig the country to find the color they like. But still don't like that orange gold color at all.

dcdomain

Hey guys who can we write to or complain to at Acura to get the anthracite metallic on the TL-S? I won't be getting the car until after summer so I can wait, but I sure would love to grab that color.

Guest

Actually I like the WDP. I have a Taffeta White Accord right now that I'm going to trade in on a WDP TL-S. I think that the WDP looks classier than the Taffeta white.

Guest

kuan48,

I agree with you on the Anthracite Metallic. That is a great colour, but too bad it's not available for the Type-S. In Canada we only have the Eternal Blue Pearl, what is the difference between this colour vs. Aegean Blue?

I test drove the TL Type-S yesterday at Burrard Acura, and the car was amazing. A big improvement over my 99 3.2TL. Handling was more stable without being harsh. The TL Type-S feels more balanced than the CL Type-S IMHO. CL Type-S feels more front end heavy.

kuan48

Well, U can try calling Acura directly right. Most of all big cooperation will have a comment hot-line of some sort. Putting threads on this forum would probably help, too. I wouldn't be suprised that Acura monitors sites like this. Thirdly, U could do a reader mail to say C/D, Road&Track, Automobile magazine. Ya, do that, do it for Anthracite.

lonny

I liked the blue at first, but figured it would be too much color after a while and really stands out (for cops). I went with the white diamond pearl and I love it.

mikester

janda_janda - You are right about the Eternal blue being hard to keep clean. I had the Imperial Blue on my '00 TL and it always looked dirty. I would wash it and it would look so awesome - for about a day, then it would look like crap for 2 weeks.

I got the silver for my '02 TLS and it is great - you won't be disappointed.

Guest

The one my friend test drove was Aegean blue. We both liked the color, but neither of us like the black "wood" trim. And I'm not really a big fan of black leather. If you could get the blue with the parchment leather and real-looking wood trim, that'd be nice.