"Undesirable" colours - convince me!
Discussion
Republik1980 said:
Looking at S2s I see that there's a fair old difference in price between those in colours everyone wants (blue, grey, silver, black to an extent) and those in less desirable colours (namely purple, green, non-metallic red and yellow).
Personally yellow, red, especially non-metallic would be exactly the colours I'd want. It's a sports car with bold styling, not a dullard German rep-mobil.STMM said:
Seems I may have been a little mistaken, that is indeed a horrid colour! My word.
Haha! You're right though, there aren't many that look like that. I just bought another S1 in grey - I really never thought I'd have a grey car and getting it resprayed regardless, but as soon as I saw it in the plastic I actually really like it, so will be sticking with the same colour when it's painted. Granted I know that's not an Exige or an S2, but still look good in most colours, even duller hues.
pthelazyjourno said:
STMM said:
Seems I may have been a little mistaken, that is indeed a horrid colour! My word.
Haha! You're right though, there aren't many that look like that. I just bought another S1 in grey - I really never thought I'd have a grey car and getting it resprayed regardless, but as soon as I saw it in the plastic I actually really like it, so will be sticking with the same colour when it's painted. Granted I know that's not an Exige or an S2, but still look good in most colours, even duller hues.
AyBee said:
You're missing some bits Plans for it?
Hehe, just a few!! Plans - put it back together and enjoy!
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pthelazyjourno said:
Hehe, just a few!!
Plans - put it back together and enjoy!
https://idiotsandalotuselise.wordpress.com
Might be advisable not to have it painted in Harrods green tooPlans - put it back together and enjoy!
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When I bought mine it had to be Isotope. One of the best colours for the S2 Exige I think. Makes even a dull day bright.
When I sold it 3 years later I didn't even have to advertise it, I had a dealer and a private buyer both after it. Could probably have got a little bit more if I advertised but I wasn't exactly left hanging with depreciation and couldn't be bothered with the hassle. It held it's value and cost me little to run.
When I sold it 3 years later I didn't even have to advertise it, I had a dealer and a private buyer both after it. Could probably have got a little bit more if I advertised but I wasn't exactly left hanging with depreciation and couldn't be bothered with the hassle. It held it's value and cost me little to run.
I've had my S2 Exige for about 6 weeks now, I was lookin for one for around 2 months, colour was by far a huge factor in my choice, they just don't seem to come up that often in my favourite colours- Persian Blue, Isotope Green, Chrome Orange or White to a certain extent.
Got mine in the end though!
(I didn't take these awesome pics btw)
Matt
Got mine in the end though!
(I didn't take these awesome pics btw)
Matt
This is purely personal to the owner. I particularly wanted a yellow S1. The second one I went to see was exactly what I wanted, so I guess I was lucky. Had it 8 years now and I would be asking 33% more than I paid for it if it was for sale. It's not.
I put green stripes on it and I think (repeat I think) it's the dogs bks. Lots of folks compliment me on it, and once a bird on Scarborough seafront said 'minging colours mate' so really it's up to the person who buys the car whether they get the car and colour (lucky) or make a compromise. Not everyone will like your choice!
It's ironic that I would NEVER EVER buy an Elise in cattle silver/grey. Every other car is bloody silver/titanium/metallic grey.
As I say It's personal so what's someone's favourite colour is not the next persons. You should not buy a car in a colour that you think other people like. Be your own person.
I put green stripes on it and I think (repeat I think) it's the dogs bks. Lots of folks compliment me on it, and once a bird on Scarborough seafront said 'minging colours mate' so really it's up to the person who buys the car whether they get the car and colour (lucky) or make a compromise. Not everyone will like your choice!
It's ironic that I would NEVER EVER buy an Elise in cattle silver/grey. Every other car is bloody silver/titanium/metallic grey.
As I say It's personal so what's someone's favourite colour is not the next persons. You should not buy a car in a colour that you think other people like. Be your own person.
Lotusjez said:
This is purely personal to the owner. I particularly wanted a yellow S1. The second one I went to see was exactly what I wanted, so I guess I was lucky. Had it 8 years now and I would be asking 33% more than I paid for it if it was for sale. It's not.
I put green stripes on it and I think (repeat I think) it's the dogs bks. Lots of folks compliment me on it, and once a bird on Scarborough seafront said 'minging colours mate' so really it's up to the person who buys the car whether they get the car and colour (lucky) or make a compromise. Not everyone will like your choice!
It's ironic that I would NEVER EVER buy an Elise in cattle silver/grey. Every other car is bloody silver/titanium/metallic grey.
As I say It's personal so what's someone's favourite colour is not the next persons. You should not buy a car in a colour that you think other people like. Be your own person.
My S2 is green with yellow stripes, and have also had a bird on Scarborough Sea Front shout the same. Funny that.I put green stripes on it and I think (repeat I think) it's the dogs bks. Lots of folks compliment me on it, and once a bird on Scarborough seafront said 'minging colours mate' so really it's up to the person who buys the car whether they get the car and colour (lucky) or make a compromise. Not everyone will like your choice!
It's ironic that I would NEVER EVER buy an Elise in cattle silver/grey. Every other car is bloody silver/titanium/metallic grey.
As I say It's personal so what's someone's favourite colour is not the next persons. You should not buy a car in a colour that you think other people like. Be your own person.
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