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I would suggest taking a look at the colour in person. It takes the light hitting it just right for the copper to show. Else it looks black. It's the same with the forest green. I guess why it's Black Copper and not just Copper
. And for me since I just owned a black car I'm looking for a change. But I do like the colour when the copper shows.
But if it works for you - go for it.
I would suggest taking a look at the colour in person. It takes the light hitting it just right for the copper to show. Else it looks black. It's the same with the forest green. I guess why it's Black Copper and not just Copper
. And for me since I just owned a black car I'm looking for a change. But I do like the colour when the copper shows.But if it works for you - go for it.
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We purchased an Elite PP in late April, a Lunar Silver, mostly to help hide dirt, however, I was really attracted to the forest green color but, as the copper color, frequently looked black.
Yes, first Pport I test drove was what me and sales-dude thought was black. After parking it in the sunlight, we both noticed the green metallic. Very nice but just too hard to see well.
I've owned Silver/Grey Metallic/White autos last few new ones. Went with Obsidian Blue this time. Very nice but YES, I can see the dirt and water spots on it way too well. But it's nice when clean. peace, e.
I've owned Silver/Grey Metallic/White autos last few new ones. Went with Obsidian Blue this time. Very nice but YES, I can see the dirt and water spots on it way too well. But it's nice when clean.
peace, e.
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Hi Ernie, I too had a black SUV, my first one, a black 1991 Mazda Navajo. It looked super when I finished drying it. About, 30 minutes and 5 miles later, it was again, dirty.Yes, first Pport I test drove was what me and sales-dude thought was black. After parking it in the sunlight, we both noticed the green metallic. Very nice but just too hard to see well.
I've owned Silver/Grey Metallic/White autos last few new ones. Went with Obsidian Blue this time. Very nice but YES, I can see the dirt and water spots on it way too well. But it's nice when clean.
HAHA....I too had a 1992 Mazdia Navajo, Blue exterior. Really enjoyed that SUV. Only other blue auto I've owned, I think?
My friend at work first bought the exact same one. He started telling me of the mods it needed and that he'd done. I did the Monroe shock replacement first thing, great, no more "dolphin-ing". I've added aftermarket shocks to quite a few new trucks/SUVs, over time, great investment, IMHO. Not certain if this Passport will need that. Pretty tight ride already.
Also, owned, 2003 Chevy Trailblazer, and 1995 Chevy Camaro-RS. Both black. They were very cool looking autos in that color. But so easy to dirty and so, so very hot here in Houston area. Glad I could only get cloth interior back then. I was much younger and could handle, hand-washing them every weekend.
My blue Touring may see the drive thru car wash often I fear. I'll have to let them hand-wash it now.
@61 I'm much too young, to feel this damn old. LOL.
Take care, peace, e.
My friend at work first bought the exact same one. He started telling me of the mods it needed and that he'd done. I did the Monroe shock replacement first thing, great, no more "dolphin-ing". I've added aftermarket shocks to quite a few new trucks/SUVs, over time, great investment, IMHO. Not certain if this Passport will need that. Pretty tight ride already.
Also, owned, 2003 Chevy Trailblazer, and 1995 Chevy Camaro-RS. Both black. They were very cool looking autos in that color. But so easy to dirty and so, so very hot here in Houston area. Glad I could only get cloth interior back then. I was much younger and could handle, hand-washing them every weekend.
My blue Touring may see the drive thru car wash often I fear. I'll have to let them hand-wash it now.
@61 I'm much too young, to feel this damn old. LOL.
Take care, peace, e.
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Hi Ernie, the Navajo was the last two-door car I owned. I finally got tired of the seat moving each time I/we had friends riding with us. The four-door world awaited us and have never looked back.
As far as keeping our Lunar Silver clean here in Hanover, PA, a friend showed us what he did to stretch out water-based car washes: The California Car Duster. I've used it twice so far and works really well, just be certain to read and heed the use instructions. Recommended.
Ken
Yup, have owned a few of those Cali Car Dusters. At some point I just toss them and buy a new one. I think I will need a couple of new ones for the Passport. I do know how to use them safely. I have a couple lightly used ones hanging in their cases in my garage still. Thanks for that reminder. peace. e
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Final thought on the Duster, I also got a Mini for the dash and interior cleaning. Really works well.
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