BiXLL Report post Posted October 11, 2014 Was looking at a Fusion on a local lot that was the Tectonic Silver. I mean I REALLY like it, then wife says to me that I am liking an "old man" color!!!!! Whats the opinion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrySql Report post Posted October 11, 2014 She might be meaning that it's a 4-door, not a Mustang convertible. ;)The color is great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffo65 Report post Posted October 11, 2014 Nice color Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BiXLL Report post Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Have you seen it in person? To me its a combination of a light beige and silver. I really like it, and I bet it would be an easy color to keep looking good. I also like the fact that it is different from the everyday colors you see. Edited October 11, 2014 by BiXLL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Griswald Report post Posted October 11, 2014 My wife calls my sterling "generic". Shes actually tried to get into a Honda Accord that was parked next to my FFH one night. Said thst all gray cars look the same... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted October 12, 2014 My wife says that our Ice Storm Focus Electric is an old man color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hybrider Report post Posted October 12, 2014 I just saw the Tectonic Silver on a Fusion for the first time on Friday, as I made a trip to my dealer's lot specifically to look at the new 2015 Fusion colors and wheels. The Tectonic Silver to me looks like a beigy gold, but I do like it for the most part. My favorite "old man" color these days is a silvery light gold, but would prefer one that is maybe a little darker and a little golder than the Tectonic Silver is. In my younger days, I would have opted for the eye-candy appeal of the Deep Impact Blue or maybe even the Ruby Red. But nowadays, now that I am older, I go for the more functional colors that don't show dirt as easy and which are cooler in the desert heat. If the Tectonic Silver had been available on the 2014's, I definitely would have ordered it though, over the Ingot Silver that I ended up ordering. But since the 18" Appearance Pkg 5-spoke wheels are no longer available on the 2015 FFH, my current choice of build would still be the 2014 Ingot Silver with the 18" 5-spoke wheels which I got, over the 2015 Tectonic Silver with the 17" "little-brother" version of the 19" H-Spoke Titanium wheels, the ones that come with the FFH Appearance Pkg now on the 2015s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djminfll Report post Posted October 13, 2014 Of course, this is always a matter of each person's opinion. I know I'm in the minority, but I would NEVER get any car in either silver or gold, I just don't like the color. I know some manufacturers charge a premium for silver or gold cars because they are more popular, but I just don't care for them. To me, I still think the nicest FFH color ever was the Dark Side, and that was discontinued after only 1 model year... so much for my opinion! But the bottom line is, if you like the color, you're the one that has to get in and out of the car and drive it every day, you have to like the color. 2 corncobs and GrySql reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
donsdinr Report post Posted October 13, 2014 Does the sticker include an extra $395 for paint? I still can't believe I paid extra for the paint on my Ruby Red. It was the only FFH that the dealer had in stock. Paint? An option? What next? Tires? 1 lesjoh reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corncobs Report post Posted October 13, 2014 Does the sticker include an extra $395 for paint? I still can't believe I paid extra for the paint on my Ruby Red. It was the only FFH that the dealer had in stock. Paint? An option? What next? Tires?It's a special paint that costs more and takes longer to apply. Platinum White is even more expensive. RR is well worth the money if you ask me ;) 3 jeff_h, GrySql and lesjoh reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermans Report post Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Does the sticker include an extra $395 for paint? I still can't believe I paid extra for the paint on my Ruby Red. It was the only FFH that the dealer had in stock. Paint? An option? What next? Tires?The dealer could have done a search for a car in the color you wanted and done a dealer trade. I ordered a '13 MKZh and paid the extra for the Ruby Red. If I was to order a new one today, I would get the Platinum Dune that also costs extra. Edited October 14, 2014 by hermans Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nv rick Report post Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) " To me, I still think the nicest FFH color ever was the Dark Side" Our '14 MKZ-h is Dark Side. The only problem I could see is if it were ever stolen. What color goes on the police report? Depending on the light, it can appear dark green or blue, and at night, it passes for black. It really is a nice color though, and it broke my resolution never to buy a dark colored car again. Edited October 14, 2014 by nv rick 2 hybridbear and djminfll reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
higheroctave32 Report post Posted October 22, 2014 My wife calls my sterling "generic". Shes actually tried to get into a Honda Accord that was parked next to my FFH one night. Said thst all gray cars look the same... Sterling Grey is certainly not "generic" I keep it polished and dust free every day and that color is "classy" :spend: . It sparkles with a luster that I haven't seen on that many grey cars before. 1 hybridbear reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra348 Report post Posted October 22, 2014 Does the sticker include an extra $395 for paint? I still can't believe I paid extra for the paint on my Ruby Red. It was the only FFH that the dealer had in stock. Paint? An option? What next? Tires?I have a Ruby Red Fiesta. The extra cost paint colors are typically tri-coat colors - either a pearl or metallic with colored topcoat (like candy colors almost). Before the Ruby, I had a '12 that was Red Candy - also extra cost. 1 corncobs reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoomerGer Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Bronze Fire seems to cost extra..........but it is so BITCHEN lookin'! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra348 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Bronze Fire seems to cost extra..........but it is so BITCHEN lookin'!Local dealer has what I think is a Bronze Fire Fusion on the lot. I've seen the paint color book for it and it does look nice. If the car I'm thinking of is BF I will say that it looks more brown than anything from a distance. We'll see, tho ... I'll head there tomorrow and see if I can get some pics. Edited October 26, 2014 by Cobra348 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djminfll Report post Posted October 26, 2014 These are a few pics from the internet of Bronze Fire - looks pretty nice, if these are representative of what the color really looks like. 2 hybridbear and corncobs reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElCamino Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Two weeks with my 15' Fusion SE Hybrid. Really enjoying the drives and especially saving gas. I picked up the Tectonic Silver, though it doesn't really look silver at all. More like a gold tan color. 2 hybridbear and BiXLL reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ram Report post Posted October 26, 2014 I like the bronze fire except the name should be root beer, I really love the ruby red, mine. 1 corncobs reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corncobs Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Nice color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Tectonic Silver looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra348 Report post Posted October 27, 2014 Within about 10 feet it's gorgeous, but from bout 20 feet away it has a distinct brownish color and the metallic is not evident. I'm skipping the pics since these are so much better. And I like the 10-spoke rims in the upper pic ... my favorite! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted October 27, 2014 I have an issue with silver. Both my Toyota's were silver. Both cars left a bad taste in my mouth, which is too bad, since the Flex actually looks good in silver with the black top and rims. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nv rick Report post Posted October 28, 2014 Both cars left a bad taste in my mouthRead the manual; you're not supposed to eat them. :lol: 3 GrySql, hybridbear and ElCamino reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElCamino Report post Posted October 29, 2014 Nice color.Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
