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#11

11-15-2005, 03:51 PM

NASAgineer

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Re: Colors for new Hybrids

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Well my Opal HCH arrived today and I'll be picking it up tomorrow so I'll upload photos when I do. I hope it looks as good as the photos.

Congrats CGP! I'm looking forward to your first impressions and analysis (and pics

I'm also getting the Opal.

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11-15-2005, 05:13 PM

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Re: Colors for new Hybrids

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Actually, Honda's just trying to use as few colors as it can get away with. Since far fewer hybrids will be produced than regular Civics, it's much easier to move cars if the options and colors are as limited as possible. So there are two options (with or without nav) and five colors. The old model also had five colors.

Personally, I was upset with the color selection at first, but it's not that bad in my opinion. Galaxy Gray looks pretty good, especially when its tan hue is showing, boring silver actually looks good with the new body, and Honda's extensive collection of Opal Silver Blue photos on their website and brochure show that color looks really good. Well my Opal HCH arrived today and I'll be picking it up tomorrow so I'll upload photos when I do. I hope it looks as good as the photos.

Hello; I hope it does to

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Don't forget those Pics!!!!

And I almost forgot; what you think of the HCH once you get to drive it. Share those thoughts "PLEASE".

Terry

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11-16-2005, 12:24 PM

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Re: Colors for new Hybrids

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Congrats CGP! I'm looking forward to your first impressions and analysis (and pics

I'm also getting the Opal.

I thought about the Opal but am concerned that I'll get sick of it. The Prius has a similar color available. It seems that the marketing people think the "green" environmentally conscious, earth loving, tree hugging people

like those sky-blue, tropical water-green colors.

I'll go with the Alabaster Silver. It's the only other color (except awful white) that isn't too dark.

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11-16-2005, 04:49 PM

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Re: Colors for new Hybrids

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Originally Posted by ElanC

like those sky-blue, tropical water-green colors.

I'll go with the Alabaster Silver. It's the only other color (except awful white) that isn't too dark.

Hi; I'm with you on the "Alabaster Silver Metallic" color as a choice. You are so right it is the Brighter color and also you get the very sharp Blue interior that I think will go with the outside Alabaster Silver metallic color. Not so dog gone dark and (Hot) in the summer and Hard to keep Clean. Amen

Terry

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11-16-2005, 06:22 PM

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Re: Colors for new Hybrids

silver is nice but, the interior is black for dash, blue for seats, and tan for the upper part of the doors.

Ivory seats matching the doors makes more sence.
And, alas, silver does not have ivory interior.

White (gasp) does

And, as ugly as it is popular, it's a light color, and has a matching interior.

And, that's what i ordered.

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11-16-2005, 06:26 PM

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Re: Colors for new Hybrids

Hi Dqdave:

___Besides the color discussion, you will have the perfect opportunity to give us the side by side comparison (thoughts and feelings) between the Prius II and HCH II. I look forward to your many responses in regards to that as well!

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes

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11-16-2005, 06:34 PM

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Re: Colors for new Hybrids

I know I like them both, for different reasons. I'm addicted to fun and cars. And they are both fun.
And I look up to you for advice on these two happy cars.

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11-16-2005, 06:41 PM

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Re: Colors for new Hybrids

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And, as ugly as it is popular, it's a light color, and has a matching interior.

And, that's what i ordered.

Hi dqdave; I agree with your assessment of the White color and matching interior colors.

Iv'e just got to have that (Blue-Interior) because it's different:

Different;

terry