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Jul 16th, 2018, 08:53 | #11 |
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I was reflecting on this driving to work this morning, it's a real issue I think. I was in a convoy of four white cars, all different manufacturers. It's definitely something particularly pushed by the german manufacturers but more and more are going that way - it's surely all a response to resale value and playing the percentage game on a safe choice for second hand car buyers.
For my new XC60 I've opted for Black Stone, purely on the basis that I valued other options more than the colour, and essentially a cost option paint would have tipped me over into the upper tax band and essentially been £2.5k for a nicer shade. It's a bit of a shame that a brand positioning itself toward the luxury end doesn't introduce a little more flexibility really. |
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Jul 16th, 2018, 19:14 | #13 |
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Someone on this forum knows how to set up a Poll - I wonder if he/she could do another one for colours?
I'd like to see a choice of some Greens. Perhaps someone at Volvo might take note of UK owners ideas on colours. I also wonder if there is a difference between those who get cars through company sources, and those who buy privately? This could be a sub-question. |
Jul 16th, 2018, 21:33 | #14 |
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Personally I think its a rip off charging for ordinary metallic paint.
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Jul 16th, 2018, 22:51 | #16 | |
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I almost chose a grey when I got my S90 but missus overruled and chose the Mussel Blue. Very pleased with her choice as it turned out to be a light blue. My first ever blue car. |
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Jul 16th, 2018, 22:59 | #17 |
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The Mussel Blue is nice, but even that has a hint of grey.
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Jul 16th, 2018, 23:06 | #18 |
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Jul 17th, 2018, 07:31 | #19 |
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Went to the dealer with colours shortlisted..Electric Silver or Crystal White. Wife saw Mussel Blue with blonde interior. Thats what we bought. Its a blue with a grey hue or even a wee green hue in the right light.
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My xc60 is twilight bronze. I bought the car on the dealers website without driving it. It looked better in the flesh and l liked it immediately. The blonde interior and carpets put a lot of people off but I didnt have a problem with it as it had volvo custom tailored black rubber mats including the load bay which made it practical. I have two gun dogs and they think its great, blonde interior or not.The car was an x demo and had been reduced by five grand on a friday afternoon as the new stock including the xc40 range was arriving the following monday. i saw it right away an bought it. There was someone viewing the car as i made the payment and they were dissapointed when the salesman told them it had been purchased on line by me whilst they were test driving it! Colour is often personal taste. I like the colour of mine but its not everyone's first choice.
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