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Silver or White or Black Truck?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rraabb11, Feb 19, 2010.

  1. Feb 19, 2010 at 11:05 AM
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    rraabb11

    rraabb11 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    was white anyones 3rd choice and how do they feel about it now?

    whats interesting is that it seems like alot of people who were considering black went to white, when its the complete opposite. (granted i bet grey wasnt available)
     
  2. Feb 19, 2010 at 2:40 PM
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    rraabb11

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    pics from the dealership today. white and silvers, TRD's and SR5's. really digging the silver TRD...

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  3. Feb 19, 2010 at 2:41 PM
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    JAG

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    Mgm ftw
     
  4. Feb 19, 2010 at 2:47 PM
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    blackonblacktouchofchrome

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  5. Feb 19, 2010 at 2:50 PM
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    xfactor

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    Black.
     
  6. Feb 19, 2010 at 2:52 PM
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    Evil Monkey

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    I like silver and white when everything else is blacked out. If it was available when I bought my truck, I would have gotten the Green (JHodge's truck).

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  7. Feb 19, 2010 at 2:56 PM
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    zimm52

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    sneakin up behind you
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    nothing yet!
    I was going to go with a black one myself, but remembered how hard it was to keep my old jeep clean. Not to mention all the scratches that were showing. This time I picked up a silver tacoma. Love the color.
     
  8. Feb 19, 2010 at 3:03 PM
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    brians05taco

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    i like white as u can tell, and imo i would spend the extra now and buy the trd sport for the hood..... i wish i had
     
  9. Feb 19, 2010 at 3:26 PM
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    cantac09

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    i love silver easy to take care of hides scratches. there is a lot of silver but there is a lot of silver for a reason.
     
  10. Feb 19, 2010 at 4:28 PM
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    IrishPilot

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    I like the white. Silver looks awesome, but is WAY too common. Black looks amazing clean...for the 5 minutes it seems to stay clean.

    Super White...tint the windows, be sure to get a color matched grill if you get an off-road (makes a HUGE difference in the look IMO.)

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    Then get some big ass Duratracs and keep the white lettering out!

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  11. Feb 20, 2010 at 8:27 AM
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    thatcarolinaboy

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    Had a red 02, a black 09, and now this white 10. White is my favorite for sure.

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  12. Feb 20, 2010 at 8:40 AM
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    Capita

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    I'm very pleased with my white. It shows dirt easily but it is very easy to clean and hides scratches really well. If anything were to happen to my truck, i'd go out and buy another white one.
     
  13. Feb 20, 2010 at 8:41 AM
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    white .. I have alosways had balck cars and they show every scratch and ding.. white hides it .. so does my Silver Streak Metallic taco but I would go white it always looks clean
     
  14. Feb 20, 2010 at 10:20 AM
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    kbaum08

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    Try getting a "color" instead of a shade of black or white. Ha HA !!!
     
  15. Feb 20, 2010 at 11:03 AM
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    Personally don't like colored cars, always a choice between black or white.
    Black is hard to keep clean, but it looks awesome when it is.

    Always heard white is the best color for resale.
    Hides scratches.
    Hides dings.
    People are indifferent to white.
    (some people hate red, some hate blue, etc.)

    Most dealers (salespeople at dealers) drive white cars.
    Good friend of mine's Dad owns a Dodge dealership, their whole
    family only buy/drive white cars.
     
  16. Feb 20, 2010 at 11:12 AM
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    The only thing that concerns me about my white is rust. I don't know how it'll look years down the road. I probably won't care anyway by then because of all the scratches, small dents, etc from use.

    I think the darker colors will haide the rust beter
     
  17. Feb 20, 2010 at 11:14 AM
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    I've owned a white and now a Silver Tacoma and I like the silver better. Hides dirt better and doesn't look like a work truck
     
  18. Feb 20, 2010 at 11:16 AM
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    White is great in Texas and the southern states keeps things cool in addition to the attributes xfactor stated. In snowy areas some people believe it blends in too well and can be hard to see. We own a silve Highlander and love it but give me a color. There is definetly not an ugly color.
     
  19. Feb 20, 2010 at 11:18 AM
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  20. Feb 20, 2010 at 12:31 PM
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