gurneyeagle

My two preferences for color are Amethyst Graphite and Platinum Graphite. I also like Blue Slate (Yimbie's fave). I've yet to see Amethyst Graphite in person, other than a color chip.

Here's my dilemma, the dealer has an Amethyst Graphite with everything I want on it scheduled to arrive in three weeks. He just gave me a killer trade-in quote. I'm thinking about putting down the deposit tomorrow. My choice is to take this car, or wait months for a Platinum Graphite or Blue Slate car, all the while my current car's value drops. I commute 500 miles a week, so adding mileage is a problem.

Question - has anyone seen Amethyst Graphite in person? It seems to have a slight purplish tint which is fine.

Thanks,

gurney

vinnys coupe

iTrader: (1)

Now which is dark gray..

Lets get pics of the dark gray

gurneyeagle

You're killing me, Vinnie!

I think the Platinum Graphite is the darker shade of gray.

gurney

vinnys coupe

iTrader: (1)

Lol im starting a thread that could hopefully help both of us

tomcatm

quick ?. Is Blue Slate the same as the old lakeshore Slate?6

likwidfuzion

No it is not. Blue Slate is significantly darker.

Yimbie

Wow you must have been in the dark! Look at some Blue Slate pictures on the 2007 G35 sedan thread.

gurneyeagle

There may be some confusion because the G35 Sedan is available in both Blue Slate and Lakeshore Slate (a slightly lighter and more metallic color). I had the chance to see both of those colors side-by-side yesterday, and I was struck at how dark Blue Slate was, and the lack of metallic flakes as compared to Lakeshore Slate, Amethyst Graphite and Platinum Graphite.

In my opinion, Blue Slate is a beautiful color, just too dark. The G35 I looked at already had several light scratches in the clear coat (it was a loaner/demo), that I remember from my days with dark cars. I had a 1985 Supra (yes, I'm THAT old!) that was black cherry metallic. Beautiful car, but it showed every nick and light scratch. As gorgeous as black cars are when they are new, my commute would destroy one in six months. At least the medium metallic colors hide the nicks and scratches pretty well. Nothing is better than light silver though. It never looks dirty.

Color choice is such a subjective thing; everyone has a different preference. There is no right or wrong.

Personally, I'm disappointed that the G37 is not available in Lakeshore Slate. It's very metallic and shows well in the sun. That's no slam at anyone else's choice.

I'm putting down my deposit today on the following car:

Journey S
Amethyst Graphite/Graphite
Sport Package
Premium Package
Tech Package
Navigation
Spoiler

It should be in by late-September.

The one thing that amazes me is the regional differences in the cars ordered. Obviously, the West Coast is getting a fair share of 6MT's. Neither the Baton Rouge or New Orleans dealers have any '07 MT's in stock to test drive (Sedan or Coupe), and none ordered for inventory. New Orleans has two coming in that were ordered.

The saleman told me that finally unloaded an '06 G sedan last month! That blows me away. I had manual tranny cars until I purchased my '01 Acura CL Type-S because one wasn't offered that first year. When I purchased my '05 TL, the dealer had no manuals in stock (was told they had sold three all year). Resale value of MT's around here is supposedly abysmal, so I'll just go with the 5AT and be happy.

gurney

MissLydia

gurneyeagle, are you my twin?? I bought a 2001 CL Type S the first year they came out and drove that car for over 5 years. I'm getting my Amethyst Graphite G 6MT hopefully this week if my salesman is right!! Enjoy your new ride.

gurneyeagle

LOL

Hi MissLydia:

I read a bunch of your posts on colors last night. It sounds like we have similar tastes. My CL Type-S was San Marino Red/Taupe. It was the most beautiful car I have ever owned, hopefully excluding the G37!

I traded the CL on a Anthracite/Ebony TL in 2005 right after Katrina. Inventories were horrible down here because of the storm, so my choices were slim.

We are right there on the G's except for transmission. I can't even find an '07 to try!

Good Luck with your car.

gurney

beestea

I've still got my 2001 CL type S No G37 on order yet, but im close to making a decision.

0to60

gurneyeagle and MissLydia...kinda crazy. I'm trading my '03 Acura CL Type S M/T for the G37. Best news of all is getting back to RWD. The torque steer just about drove me nuts and took the fun out of driving it hard. Friday can't come soon enough for me!

MissLydia

I sold my CL before I went to London in Sept of 2005 and it was the worst day of my life. I'm glad I got the extended warranty on that thing, b/c the tranny had to be replaced....and it only had 63k miles on it. Other than that, I LOVED that car!!! Only wish I had the 6 speed manual. I've been back in the US since Dec and have been driving my hubby's Chrysler 300M. I swear it's an old man car and hubby is always harrassing me that I drive it like a sports car.....well, HELLO!! that's the kind of car I'm used to!!

gurneyeagle

I feel your pain on the tranny. Mine was replaced at 33K! Still a great car. If a 6MT had been available when I bought it (June '00), I would have gotten it instead.

Let me know when your car comes in.

gurney