451 color: how many times have you changed your mind?

[08-4-2]

I think I'm now working on my fourth color change. I'd be interested to see whether others are indecisive about this.

I started out with white/black. It's classic. White hides dirt well in dryer climates and it has to really get oxidized before you can tell. My Smart may live outside for a while; so, white seems like it would be the low-maintenance way to go.

Then I was with blue/silver. My current car is a medium blue metalic. I really like it. I like the Smart blue and I think it looks good with the silver. I've been surprised how the blue I have masks dirt. While Smart's blue is darker, I don't think it will require the washings of a dark colored car.

Silver/silver: I'm going to want the heated seats which means (gulp) a black interior. Although not entirely monochrome, it's close enough to pass. It's relatively understated (for a Smart).

White/Silver. I saw one of these posted somewhere and it looked good, very clean and the tridon silver is less of a sharp contrast than white/black.

Folks have argued for the solid colors because of the color impregnated plastic. I'm less concerned about touching up the metalic paint if each panel would probably cost less than a visit to the body shop.

Yes, I know I can change the panels for $800 (or whatever it is), but I may need more time before confirming.

[SPDYII]

That's one problem I haven't had. I still want the same configuration that I originally reserved. My choice is Blue/Silver with black leather interior. I have thought about other combinations, but never enough to change my mind.

[JetJazz]

I change my mind every day!!!! I reserved blue/silver with black interior but then I saw the white/silver which looks very clean especially with the red interior. I also like the black with silver tridion with red interior which is my favorite.....today!

[Bonnie]

My first choice was blue/black with black leather interior. Now I'm thinking about silver or maybe the red (even or maybe in spite of the controversy). Just not sure but I think I still have a few months before I recieve the confirmation email. When my dealer has the demos in, I'll be able to really look and maybe FINALLY decide.

[SMART]

I have changed 3 times. and ended up going back to number two when it became decision time!

[SmartShanna]

I only changed twice. Started with silver/black and realized that the white/silver was elegant, clean, and sleek. If I hadn't configured already who knows what might have happened.

[saronian]

My preference changes with the wind. In the end I care less about the color than the options, including wheel/tire combination.

At first I wanted white/silver/tan but hated the pattern on the seat cloth. Next was red/silver/red but I saw it in person and felt more orange than red. Almost ordered yellow/black/black but my wife hated the bright yellow.

Finally went with black/black/black because when coated with high-gloss wax or sealant black can really reflect light, and I like the look of the leather seats.

[Lewis]

Changed once- from yellow/silver/black leather to silver/silver/red-organge.

Couldn't really live with yellow despite the safety advantage. Hope the red interior is NOT orangey!

[amoore007]

Only once. Silver to white. I have had a chance to see a lot of the colors while in the UK. It is the wheel I would like to change. Nine to six..........

[rrrucke]

I changed my mind three times on my carbio color. (1) First up was Red/Black but then I was disappointed by the shade of red when I saw it in person. Then I selected (2) Black/Black because it's cool and edgy looking. But I'm more of a vibrant color person so I finally selected (3) Blue/Black and it's a cute color. As a treat, I'll purchase an extra set of panels and paint them Ferarri Red so I can ultimately have the car that I always envisioned. I'm also going to take the advice of a smart friend and have the panels wrapped with an invisible mask to protect the paint job as much as possible. I'll probably do the same thing to the blue panels too.