What color to get?

**UKMyers** · 08-14-2006, 10:15 PM

Well the dealer is having a really hard time locating a Tacoma with everything I want. They did find a silver one which was my secondary color but they still can't find a white one. I still have 3 weeks before I fly up to Idaho to pick it up so I told him to look a bit more for a white one. I went to the local dealer tonite and looked at both colors and I'm torn on both. I was initially sold on the white but that Silver looks dang sharp too. That super white is really white!!! Wanted to get your guys opinion and see if anyone had any good reasons to go with one color over another. My only hang up is since I'm paying 32K for a new truck I should get the get the color I want. But on the other hand if they have to reference one it'll be 8 weeks and my vacation time will have came and went for going to get it. This sucks I can't ever decide what kind of shoes to buy let alone this..hahaha.

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isaac338 · 08-15-2006, 12:51 AM

white trucks look like boring fleet trucks. silver trucks look sexy

dwh91102 · 08-15-2006, 01:10 AM

Yeah, my tundra is white, it wasn't my first choice, but it grows on yeah.

Grimace · 08-15-2006, 09:06 AM

White looks like a refridgerator. Coming from a guy who's first yota truck was white.

TEPUI · 08-15-2006, 09:17 AM

Your two choices are right on track. Silver and white age better than any other color. White will look more like a fleet car, while silver will look sharp for years. Silver is timeless, looks classy when you want it to look classy, and rugged whrn you want it to look rugged. Both white and silve hide scratches really well.

**UKMyers** · 08-15-2006, 09:22 AM

The reason I was leaning towards white is so it would match my 4-runner, the trailer I haul my ultralight on is white and I been wanting to get an enclosed trailer and most of them are also white. That silver does look nice though.

da_bigg_wigg · 08-15-2006, 10:14 AM

Personally I'd go with the silver. I'm in full agreement with what TEPUI said... My 4runner is dark green, and it only takes one day after washing it for it to look like its been gathering dust for a month.

Tron · 08-15-2006, 10:59 AM

I have a white runner and it doesn't show scraches. you gotta get up really close to see that i ran tree branches across it, not that i'm saying that you are gonna do that.

Silver is sharp but the only problem is if you need to do some touch up paint or get a paintable accesory, like a cap, the chance of it matching perfectly is verry slim. silver is one of the hardest colors to paint match.

***Corey*** · 08-15-2006, 11:05 AM

Joey, you know I wanted a white FJC, and I said several months ago I would not buy one since it did not come in that color, and I had already owned 3 white Toyotas.

But I really dig the silver, it is sharp.
There is a silver TRD Tacoma at work, and it is very sharp.

justinh · 08-15-2006, 12:35 PM

I vote white. I test drove a white one when I was looking new and I loved it. I ended up finding a used Radiant Red one (bright red, not maroon) and jumping on it because of the great deal. At that point I hadn't seen another Red one either. 50% of the tacomas you see are silver and I don't think it looks as nice on the newer trucks for some reason. Indigo ink is also a very nice color.

$32k seems really high! You should fly down here and buy one for invoice and drive it home and see the rest of the country while you are at it!

04 Rocko Taco · 08-15-2006, 12:47 PM

I vote for the white. I've bad luck with silver, fades easy, and is uber hard to match if you need to paint anything. Hold out for the white one.

**UKMyers** · 08-15-2006, 07:09 PM

Here's a couple side by side pics. It's not looking too good that a white one is going to show in time. My cousin is still looking though.

White with the 3" Revetek and 285's

Silver with the same set up and tinted windows

The RMX stands for Rogers Motors Extreme.. It's kinda cheezy.. Mine will have the TRD decal. They both look pretty sharp.

BT17R · 08-15-2006, 07:48 PM

Silver is a four-step process: Primer Coat, Color, Metallic, Clearcoat.

White is a two-step process: Primer Coat, Color.

In theory, and maintained equally, Silver should be more durable, less prone to UV damage and easier to maintain. White will be more reflective and easier to repair...to the point when the color coat is gone.

Resale will be better on Silver. Silver hides dirt a little better than White.

I don't recall, but think Silver may come with a deeper tint window, check at toyota.com.

If you're stuck on White, I'd understand. It's a huge investment, so wait for your exact choice...ask Corey. Save the money on the fly/drive and have your dealer get an '07 and participate in the shipping cost to you. Or, maybe someone you trust could drive it to you.

**UKMyers** · 08-16-2006, 04:49 PM

Thanks for all the good inputs. There were several things mentioned in this thread that I had never thought of. The more I look at the Silver the more I like it.

***Corey*** · 08-16-2006, 04:56 PM

Silver

Silver

Silver

It will grow on you Joey.
I thought I would never like another color other than white.

**UKMyers** · 08-16-2006, 09:52 PM

Nice pics Corey I see that your back in the detailing mode!!

***Corey*** · 08-17-2006, 02:36 AM

Thanks Joey.
It was great therapy as Richard Griot would say

First time I have clayed/waxed a rig in years.

HUTCHSTACO · 08-17-2006, 10:09 AM

i have white and love it, it was the only color i wanted, i had silver last time

**UKMyers** · 08-21-2006, 02:37 PM

Looked pretty closely at teh Tacoma's at the state fair yesterday. That white is pretty white. I still like it but I won't be dissapointed at all if I end up with the Silver one. Right now it's looking like that is what I'm going to get. The dealer is supposed to have the Silver one around the end of the month!

Tacojuice · 08-31-2006, 12:03 PM

I'm biased ..... but Silver is the best. Looks classy, does not look dirty ever (except in a cool way

OT - Does anybody know what kind of wheels are on the white truck in the pic above? I like!

CJM · 08-31-2006, 12:50 PM

Silver is best imho, white screams boring fleet truck.

I have a sunfire red pearl (maroonis) T100 I picked up for the right price. While not my favorite color (wanted blue or green) I have come to like it.

BigC1086 · 09-05-2006, 10:11 PM

I just got a silver 06 last weekend and absolutely love it. I do a lot of jeep trails so I wanted a color that wouldn't show the scratches. I also sell Yotas so I get to see all the colors, all day, everyday, and silver is the only one that hasn't gotten boring.

mkool · 09-06-2006, 12:10 AM

I vote for silver.
What about.....You get a Silver but add a white stripe?? from front to back. Like race car..hehehe~

**UKMyers** · 09-06-2006, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkool

I vote for silver.
What about.....You get a Silver but add a white stripe?? from front to back. Like race car..hehehe~

I went with the Silver. Waiting on the call from my cousin as it was supposed to be on the lot today. I fly in on Saturday to pick it up I can't wait!!

**aviator** · 09-06-2006, 07:33 AM

Hey Joey, you should enjoy the silver I can honestly say I have not taken mine to the coin wash since last november and it still looks clean as a whistle. My baby is going to the body shop for some rust removal at the end of the month and I'm thimking of going to a two tone silver over indigo blue for the paint so I won't be able to leave it so long anymore.
How's the flying coming by the way? getting any galaxy time?
Aviator

08-15-2006, 09:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Grimace Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 283	White looks like a refridgerator. Coming from a guy who's first yota truck was white. __________________ Dave T. AKA:GRIMACE 06 V6 Ltd 4th Gen Stock for now. Wife won't let me mod cuz we just bought a house. 97 Stellar Blue Pearl (Purple)4RUNNER Sold to MR. BOB PICS of GRIMACE

08-15-2006, 09:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
TEPUI Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chile Posts: 361	Your two choices are right on track. Silver and white age better than any other color. White will look more like a fleet car, while silver will look sharp for years. Silver is timeless, looks classy when you want it to look classy, and rugged whrn you want it to look rugged. Both white and silve hide scratches really well. __________________ '00 トヨタ 4Runner VZN185 '97 トヨタ Land Cruiser Prado RZJ90 SOLD! Get your トヨタ TOYOTA T-Shirts, Hats, Stickers here!

08-15-2006, 10:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
da_bigg_wigg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 1,250	Personally I'd go with the silver. I'm in full agreement with what TEPUI said... My 4runner is dark green, and it only takes one day after washing it for it to look like its been gathering dust for a month. __________________ -1992 4Runner (Medallist Edition) Still given 'er 16 years later -Santa Cruz Bullit -Giant STP1 -Empty Wallet Adam

08-15-2006, 11:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Joey, you know I wanted a white FJC, and I said several months ago I would not buy one since it did not come in that color, and I had already owned 3 white Toyotas. But I really dig the silver, it is sharp. There is a silver TRD Tacoma at work, and it is very sharp. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

08-15-2006, 12:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
04 Rocko Taco Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 4,070	I vote for the white. I've bad luck with silver, fades easy, and is uber hard to match if you need to paint anything. Hold out for the white one. __________________ -Chris Tread Lightly! 04 Double Cab PreRunner. 3.4 - Auto 84 4Runner 4WD. 22R - 5 spd Lifted, Locked, 33x12.50 Disclaimer:My Photobucket is being revamped. If there are broken links, shoot me a PM. Thanks. ~Chris Great Toyota Tech

08-15-2006, 12:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
isaac338 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Posts: 849	white trucks look like boring fleet trucks. silver trucks look sexy

08-15-2006, 12:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
justinh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: woodstock, ga Posts: 1,505	I vote white. I test drove a white one when I was looking new and I loved it. I ended up finding a used Radiant Red one (bright red, not maroon) and jumping on it because of the great deal. At that point I hadn't seen another Red one either. 50% of the tacomas you see are silver and I don't think it looks as nice on the newer trucks for some reason. Indigo ink is also a very nice color. $32k seems really high! You should fly down here and buy one for invoice and drive it home and see the rest of the country while you are at it!

08-15-2006, 07:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,673	Silver is a four-step process: Primer Coat, Color, Metallic, Clearcoat. White is a two-step process: Primer Coat, Color. In theory, and maintained equally, Silver should be more durable, less prone to UV damage and easier to maintain. White will be more reflective and easier to repair...to the point when the color coat is gone. Resale will be better on Silver. Silver hides dirt a little better than White. I don't recall, but think Silver may come with a deeper tint window, check at toyota.com. If you're stuck on White, I'd understand. It's a huge investment, so wait for your exact choice...ask Corey. Save the money on the fly/drive and have your dealer get an '07 and participate in the shipping cost to you. Or, maybe someone you trust could drive it to you. __________________ '07 FJ Cruiser TRD SE 6M/T

08-16-2006, 04:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Silver Silver Silver It will grow on you Joey. I thought I would never like another color other than white. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

08-17-2006, 02:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Thanks Joey. It was great therapy as Richard Griot would say First time I have clayed/waxed a rig in years. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

08-17-2006, 10:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
HUTCHSTACO Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 1,044	i have white and love it, it was the only color i wanted, i had silver last time __________________ 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Sport with 20's and 285 Goodyear Furtura's and 2 inch cornfed lift 2002 Tacoma Extra Cab V6 (SOLD)

08-31-2006, 12:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
Tacojuice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 5	I'm biased ..... but Silver is the best. Looks classy, does not look dirty ever (except in a cool way OT - Does anybody know what kind of wheels are on the white truck in the pic above? I like!

08-31-2006, 12:50 PM	#21 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,561	Silver is best imho, white screams boring fleet truck. I have a sunfire red pearl (maroonis) T100 I picked up for the right price. While not my favorite color (wanted blue or green) I have come to like it. Attached Thumbnails

09-05-2006, 10:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
BigC1086 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	I just got a silver 06 last weekend and absolutely love it. I do a lot of jeep trails so I wanted a color that wouldn't show the scratches. I also sell Yotas so I get to see all the colors, all day, everyday, and silver is the only one that hasn't gotten boring.

09-06-2006, 12:10 AM	#23 (permalink)
mkool Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 290	I vote for silver. What about.....You get a Silver but add a white stripe?? from front to back. Like race car..hehehe~ __________________ 06' 4Runner V8 Limited. ==> Fully Loaded Xenon depot 6000k HID. 96 4Runner Ltd, Fully loaded. - Sold.

09-06-2006, 07:33 AM	#25 (permalink)
aviator Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: COTKU,Ontario,Canada Posts: 7,469	Hey Joey, you should enjoy the silver I can honestly say I have not taken mine to the coin wash since last november and it still looks clean as a whistle. My baby is going to the body shop for some rust removal at the end of the month and I'm thimking of going to a two tone silver over indigo blue for the paint so I won't be able to leave it so long anymore. How's the flying coming by the way? getting any galaxy time? Aviator __________________ Silver 1994 Hilux Xtra cab 4x4 3.0 K&N cone filter, ported MAF, advanced timing, oversize exhaust, free flow cat, "rumble" muffler custom covered SR5 seats, map lights, factory AC tv4184 style black interior conversion started mods to come... header, custom centre console, stereo upgrade tinted windows Founding member 1972TLC fan club - Get well soon Mary Toyota Hilux... Get in or Get out of the way.

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