What color looks best ?

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chrisioa
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Post by chrisioa »

Hello.
I am ordering a new Qashqai N-connecta 1.3T Petrol. I am between two colors White pearl and Gun metallic, and i would like your opinion on what looks best, i lean more towards gun metallic.

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probyan
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Post by probyan »

Colour is a very personal choice, but having had both White Pearl and Gun Metallic for 3 years each, Gun Metallic in my opinion is the clear winner as it looks clean even when it needs a wash. Would have gone for it again but someone who doesn’t do the washing wanted a change!
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DMW
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Post by DMW »

Both!! But realistically the gun metal colour won't look as dirty as the white so quick but both are great colours, my previous 2 cars were gun metal and look great but wanted a change of colour so choose the red. But the white also has appeal though
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Dragstar
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Post by Dragstar »

As Said Colour is a very personal choice when i purchased mine i went for Gunmetal no regrets at all
2014 Qashqai Accenta Premium 1.5DCI, Gunmetal Paintwork, Crossover Pack, Pan Roof,Bonnet Strut Kit, sidebars, and a Bit of Chrome :D
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MikeGC
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Post by MikeGC »

Gun Metal Grey might be my favourite colour. (I had a 1963 Beetle in a similar colour 45 years ago and more recently a Juke).

However, I test drove a 1.3 automatic last week - in vivid blue.
I'm not a fan of blue cars but that's a genuinely great colour on the QQ.

Incidentally, the engine/gearbox combination was brilliant.
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Post by DaveBerlin »

Chrisioa, well you are the Wife’s favorite today. We have the Storm White Pearlescent QAB at present, great color and ours never gets dirty. Now the choice for the next one is from the wife, you got it Gun Metallic KAD - Dave 😉

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11.19/1.3L/160PS/Tekna+/DCT/PrOPILOT/KAD Gun Metallic/Trunk Lower Finisher/Rear Glass Finisher/Ambient Lighting-LED’s Innen/Entry Guards Illuminated/Sport Pedals/Front Styling Plate/LED No.Plate/Chrome Door Handles/Rear Valance/Giacuzzo Alloys + Falken
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Post by gloucester »

If you have a panoramic roof, then black is the best colour - since the roof then blends in so well. In fact people are really surprised when they get in and find the glass roof!
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Post by bobbycfc »

Ah, see it’s all personal!

I think white or vivid blue with the sunroof is excellent contrast.

Personally I would never get a black car, shows up every scratch, swirl. In fact I try and avoid dark colours altogether.
chrisioa
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Post by chrisioa »

Hmm i also like vivid blue yes, looks more interesting but im not sure how well it will hold up
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Post by DaveBerlin »

Last year's most popular new car colour was grey in what is being described as a perfect reflection of a relatively glum 2020 for everyone, including the UK motor sector - Dave 👍

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It was 400,000 shades of grey for car buyers in 2020, data shows : https://mol.im/a/9148151
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