To me, the '09 red is too edgy - when reflecting blue sky, the sky color is purpley (cold). The '08 red (what I think of as "Tomatina Red" or "Buñol Red"**) is at its best and really strikingly vibrant and warm on a dreary, wet day - especially counterpointed with the black trid and red or leather interior.
** Yah, been there; done that - still have a stained tee-shirt as a souvenir.
N.B. No dog in this fight - I am W/B/R.
Classy words, Oldsmart - for a classy color.
The 08 red is HOT.
btw - I have a full set of 08 red panels for sale - PM me.
I prefer the new red color. But I love the license plate we saw on Martha's Vineyard on the 08 red, which perfectly describes its color, shape, and size: TOMATO
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