mokee Report post Posted March 16, 2013 My sister ln law tells this story about buying her Prius. She paid MSRP up front and waited for delivery before finding out the color and equipment. Nice to have a choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mokee Report post Posted March 16, 2013 The only colors I've seen recently on transports in my area are Ruby Red and Oxford White. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeeCee Report post Posted March 16, 2013 How many people voted multiple times?Don't think you can vote more than once unless you are on this forum with multiple user accounts. Once you vote, the vote button changes to "Delete my vote" 1 jeff_h reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ace8726872 Report post Posted March 17, 2013 How many people voted multiple times? Probably just Fynack! 2 jeff_h and B25Nut reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dunkwmiller Report post Posted March 21, 2013 So I replaced my 2007 Mustang GT (Vista Blue) with a 2011 Fusion Hybrid (White Platinum). This year I came around full circle to blue again with 'Blue Beast IV'. My wife says the sting of replacing a GT Mustange with a hybrid is deminished if the newest hybrid is a similar color... 1 neod192 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Yahoo another DIB! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaronj1159 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Really, I think most of the colors look really, really good on this car. I had a tough time choosing my favorite, and Bordeaux Reserve came out on top in the end. However I was really impressed with both whites, the Sterling Gray, and even the black (and I rarely like black paint on cars). I love the Bordeaux more every single time I see it though. Such a looker! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ace8726872 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Now we are up to 40 votes! Thanks for all those who voted! I am really surprised that there are only two Platinum Whites. Originally, I wanted to buy the Deep Impact Blue. My 2nd choice was Platinum White. Ingot Silver was my 3rd choice. I really couldn't find the car i wanted in Blue or White with the options that i wanted. But it looks like Ford raised the price of FFH as of March 1, I am glad that I got the car when it was cheaper! Edited March 23, 2013 by ace8726872 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I dont know if you had an up close look at the blue, it has almost a liquid like appearance to it. Probably one of the best blues I have ever seen on a car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ace8726872 Report post Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) It is a very striking color for sure. But then again, all of the colors on the FFH are very pretty. One thing about Honda cars is that the their colors are pretty bland as is the styling. I should know since I had 8 Honda/Acura in my lifetime. I loved the Silverstone Silver on my 2005 Honda S2000 but that is about it. Edited March 23, 2013 by ace8726872 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff_h Report post Posted March 26, 2013 We recently had some snow come through the area, it cleared up today so this afternoon I was able to wash my beautiful Ruby Red car... and notice that there are 4 different spots where the paint has small chips (which are more noticeable on Ruby Red than on my previous Sterling Gray) -- it doesn't appear to be any defect in the paint, but 20 miles of my commute is through a construction zone where there are always small rocks being kicked up (and will be for the next two years) and when the word snow is spoken out comes tons of salt so that gets kicked around too. So no matter how careful one is, the only way to truly keep this stuff from happening is the keep the car in the garage I guess. But I mention this here in the "what color" thread as a reminder to those that love their color to think about getting a small bottle of matching touch-up paint while at the dealer, or elsewhere if you can find the perfect match. I wanted to get one when I got the car but they did not have any RR in stock, and then when I went to another dealer and got some Red Candy touch-up for my wife's car, that dealer was out of RR too. Apparently the commodities constraints hits the little bottles too. :violin: Just kidding... but something to think about. 2 ace8726872 and aaronj1159 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaronj1159 Report post Posted March 27, 2013 We recently had some snow come through the area, it cleared up today so this afternoon I was able to wash my beautiful Ruby Red car... and notice that there are 4 different spots where the paint has small chips (which are more noticeable on Ruby Red than on my previous Sterling Gray) -- it doesn't appear to be any defect in the paint, but 20 miles of my commute is through a construction zone where there are always small rocks being kicked up (and will be for the next two years) and when the word snow is spoken out comes tons of salt so that gets kicked around too. So no matter how careful one is, the only way to truly keep this stuff from happening is the keep the car in the garage I guess. But I mention this here in the "what color" thread as a reminder to those that love their color to think about getting a small bottle of matching touch-up paint while at the dealer, or elsewhere if you can find the perfect match. I wanted to get one when I got the car but they did not have any RR in stock, and then when I went to another dealer and got some Red Candy touch-up for my wife's car, that dealer was out of RR too. Apparently the commodities constraints hits the little bottles too. :violin: Just kidding... but something to think about.Good call. My part of Virginia is the same way. The same section of I-81 outside of Blacksburg has been under construction for as long as I've known. And I drive through it twice a day normally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggo Report post Posted March 27, 2013 I think I may as well leave the white stickers they put on cars in transit to protect my car from the constant hell that is the Washington DC beltway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ace8726872 Report post Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Thanks for your votes as the number is continuing to rise, it's up to 46 now. Ruby Red is still on top with black and Ice Storm tied for 2nd place. Bordeaux, Impact Blue, Ingot Silver and Sterling Gray tied for 3rd. Where is coach81? I know that he drives an Ingot Silver FFH! Edited March 27, 2013 by ace8726872 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick P Report post Posted March 27, 2013 I hate to disagree with the good folks on this forum but there really is only one color this car should be made in and it's Oxford White! Ever notice it's the only color used in the TV commercials for the car? There's a reason for that. And not Platinum White either (too yellow looking). It's Oxford White baby! All the way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggo Report post Posted March 27, 2013 I hate to disagree with the good folks on this forum but there really is only one color this car should be made in and it's Oxford White! Ever notice it's the only color used in the TV commercials for the car? There's a reason for that. And not Platinum White either (too yellow looking). It's Oxford White baby! All the way! Hate to burst your bubble but all of the print marketing material shows the car in White Platinum.http://www.ford.com/cars/fusion/gallery/photos/Not sure if the commercials are realy Oxford white or White Platinum. I wonder if there is a way to confirm. Not that it matters I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick P Report post Posted March 27, 2013 Hate to burst your bubble but all of the print marketing material shows the car in White Platinum.http://www.ford.com/cars/fusion/gallery/photos/Not sure if the commercials are realy Oxford white or White Platinum. I wonder if there is a way to confirm. Not that it matters I guess.It absolutely doesn't matter at all. The car is great in any color. But I have to stick up for my Oxford White. Heck, it's the lowest vote total in the survey. C'mon all you Oxford White drivers, get out and vote! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggo Report post Posted March 27, 2013 It absolutely doesn't matter at all. The car is great in any color. But I have to stick up for my Oxford White. Heck, it's the lowest vote total in the survey. C'mon all you Oxford White drivers, get out and vote! You should be happy it's the lowest vote total, it makes it more unique. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveo358 Report post Posted March 27, 2013 The surprise on here to me is the ice storm. We ordered it and liked it, but if this is any indication, they are gonna be everywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aaronj1159 Report post Posted March 27, 2013 The surprise on here to me is the ice storm. We ordered it and liked it, but if this is any indication, they are gonna be everywhere.Around here, if there's a hybrid on the lot, it's Ice Storm. I test drove one when I was making my decision. I didn't actually mind the color even though I don't tend to like anything close to it. But I like my cars to be dark in color so, no go for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B25Nut Report post Posted March 27, 2013 Someone mentioned that their wife didn't like the White Platinum since it looked a little pink. I hadn't noticed that on mine, I thought sometimes it looked more Champaign. But yesterday my twin car was stopped in the opposing lane at a stop sign late in the day and it had a distinct pink color. This may have been due to the fact that our California sky at the time was skyblue pink, but I was shocked when I saw it. I'm also surprised there are only four of us here with the Platinum color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggo Report post Posted March 27, 2013 Someone mentioned that their wife didn't like the White Platinum since it looked a little pink. I hadn't noticed that on mine, I thought sometimes it looked more Champaign. But yesterday my twin car was stopped in the opposing lane at a stop sign late in the day and it had a distinct pink color. This may have been due to the fact that our California sky at the time was skyblue pink, but I was shocked when I saw it. I'm also surprised there are only four of us here with the Platinum color. I guess the paint has so much depth that it catches the light of anything around it and reflects it off the car. I still like how it looks, I feel like it has a more expensive or luxury look to it which is why I went with it. 3 B25Nut, HenryVIII and ace8726872 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B25Nut Report post Posted March 27, 2013 "I guess the paint has so much depth that it catches the light of anything around it and reflects it off the car. I still like how it looks, I feel like it has a more expensive or luxury look to it which is why I went with it." Riggo, you've expressed my exact feelings and the reason why White Platinum is the only color option I would accept. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ace8726872 Report post Posted March 28, 2013 I guess the paint has so much depth that it catches the light of anything around it and reflects it off the car. I still like how it looks, I feel like it has a more expensive or luxury look to it which is why I went with it. It does have more expensive look because it is more expensive! Impact Blue was my first choice then Platinum White. I like all the colors! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riggo Report post Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) It does have more expensive look because it is more expensive! Impact Blue was my first choice then Platinum White. I like all the colors! Ha, yes that's true. I just meant it made the car itself look more expensive or luxurious. But I agree, whatever color floats your boat is cool with me. To each their own. Edited March 28, 2013 by Riggo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites