Opinions on 2006 WRX colors

[SleeperWRX]

Hey All,

New to this group so if this has been addressed, please forgive. I'm
getting close to purchasing my first WRX, and I've narrowed it down to
2 color choices. (World Rally Blue and Aspen White). I've seen both
colors in the STI, but not many side by side pics for the WRX (non
STI). For those of you who own WRXs out there, here's my question.

For the WR Blue models, is the blue light enough to hide scratches
well? How easily does dirt show up?

For the Aspen White models, same question....how obvious are scratches?
Since its such a bright white, does dust show up or does the paint
hide it?

Thanks in advance for any feedback. Cheers.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

Hey All,

New to this group so if this has been addressed, please forgive. I'm
getting close to purchasing my first WRX, and I've narrowed it down to
2 color choices. (World Rally Blue and Aspen White). I've seen both
colors in the STI, but not many side by side pics for the WRX (non
STI). For those of you who own WRXs out there, here's my question.

For the WR Blue models, is the blue light enough to hide scratches
well? How easily does dirt show up?

For the Aspen White models, same question....how obvious are scratches?
Since its such a bright white, does dust show up or does the paint
hide it?

Thanks in advance for any feedback. Cheers.

There's an entire 'white' thread at www.nasioc.com
I have a strong liking for black - artistically, but for me, it just
wasn't practical. I've seen some beutiful blue cars too. But I got white
and have no regrets so far. even put white wheels on it. It may make a
difference if your car stays outside a lot (mine does) what kind of
weather conditions you have, how long you keep the car (I felt I would
tire of the blue after a few years, plus the white MAY be easier to
match paint if damage occurs). I felt silver or gray would be kinda
boring - I dunno. here's my car;
http://www.ultimatesubaru.net/photos/data/500/105smDSCF1791_wrx_frontleft.jpg

Carl

 

[SleeperWRX]

Wow, that looks awesome! The white wheels and tint job really pull the
color through. Have you had any experience with scratches yet? I've
got a dark blue Civic right now and that's a huge sticking point with
me. I'm really hoping the next car will hide them better.

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

Wow, that looks awesome! The white wheels and tint job really pull the
color through. Have you had any experience with scratches yet? I've
got a dark blue Civic right now and that's a huge sticking point with
me. I'm really hoping the next car will hide them better.

I dunno what color the primer/basecoat whatever is. sure hope I never
find out! Subaru paint of recent vintage has a reputation for being
substandard - though I suspect ALL newers cars are struggling somehwat
with this issue. I've read it is due to some global environmental
reduction of VOCs that have forced many changes to some industrial
processes related to cars. Changes to tire construction and paint. Seems
it will be the same price but poorer or we will have to pay more as
newer tecnologies are adopted. I dunno. It isn't visible in the photos,
but I also have a 'clear bra' applied to help reduce paint chipping over
time to the fron of the hood and rear of the mirrors. had it applied
when the tint was installed. very expensive, but tint is practically
mandatory here so I spent a little xtra for Huper optik. added benefit
of no interference with the in glass radio antenna too.

The white wheels I realize are a 'taste' thing and - well - kinda
'retro' I guess. Not appealing to a lot of people. I somehow think they
wouldn't look as good on a sedan. I dunno. I was also considering the
Kosei double racers in anthracite. But I'm happy. saved 3.5 lbs per
corner in rotating unsprung mass too!

I do have a door ding that the paintless dent repair guy said would come
out for $75 . haven't done it yet. No scratches though.

Carl
1 Lucky Texan

 

[Bonehenge]

The white wheels I realize are a 'taste' thing and - well - kinda
'retro' I guess. Not appealing to a lot of people.

I certainly like them.

Nice car!

 

[KLS]

I certainly like them.

As do I!!!

 

[Carl 1 Lucky Texan]

As do I!!!

Thanx folks. I certainly wanted a spoke 'style' that didn't hide the red
calipers much - so that also played into the decision. And Tirerack had
the whites priced less than the other colors (probably because they are
less popular?) so it was an easy decision for me. One dowside though, I
think SSR is now defunct, or maybe bought out. Hope I don't have a
warranty issue. The stock brake dust is easy to remove too. I may try
Mintex or other slightly more agressive pad in the future but hope I
don't get more brake dust - or a weird color of dust!

Carl

 

[k. ote]

Thanx folks. I certainly wanted a spoke 'style' that didn't hide the red
calipers much - so that also played into the decision. And Tirerack had
the whites priced less than the other colors (probably because they are
less popular?) so it was an easy decision for me. One dowside though, I
think SSR is now defunct, or maybe bought out. Hope I don't have a
warranty issue. The stock brake dust is easy to remove too. I may try
Mintex or other slightly more agressive pad in the future but hope I
don't get more brake dust - or a weird color of dust!

Carl

The only thing I'd have a rough time with is keeping the wheels clean. I
have an STi, and keeping the silver wheels clean is one of the hardest
things I've ever had to do for a car. About 20-30 minutes of careful
scrubbing with a plastic pot scrubber at the carwash just to get the most
visible stuff--let alone the gunk that accumulates in the unreachable spots
in the interior and throws my wheel balance off. It makes me want to buy
those nice, organic-looking, rounded-edges S203 wheels, just so I don't
have to put so much effort into cleaning them!

The last time I tried to use a reputable brake dust remover it worked
great--but then *every single goddamned time* I cleaned it by hand without
the compound in the future it was even harder than before I used the dust
remover.

Also, every *slightest* bit of that compound that I missed washing off, even
the tiniest speck, ended up as almost impossible-to-clean cement-like black
dots on my paint job around and behind the wheels. Careful, patient
scrubbing, over and over, taking care not to scratch the paint.. argh!
Maddening!

That was the first and *last* time I have ever, and will ever, use brake
dust remover. I curse the inventor of that crap.

I've gone through the wash about 20-30 times since then and I've gotten back
to the point where scrubbing it normally and washing with carwash soap and
water works properly again without too much elbow grease (20 minutes now
instead of 45-60.)

I saw your white wheels, and all I can think of is a local MR2 that has
white wheels. I know he washes that thing religiously, but the wheels are
older now and just look dirty no matter what he does.

Yours look fantastic, BTW. I hope you don't have to go through half of what
we do.

 

[Philip Procter]

I like the blue (though I have silver). It's a very nice pearly color.

IMO the Subaru color choices are crappy. It took a while to choose the
color for my STi, they were all so blah. Black (which you need a
portable car wash to keep looking good), silver, gray and white (the
three blandest colors going, missing only light brown) and an OK blue
(in desperate need of some subtle graphics). My red Forester looks
like an old barn. Just about any other manufacturer has better
choices.

I'd still buy the Subie again (the cars are GREAT), but I'd like to
have $1000 left over to repaint it before delivery!

Philip

 

[Monique Y. Mudama]

I'd still buy the Subie again (the cars are GREAT), but I'd like to
have $1000 left over to repaint it before delivery!

In 2004, I asked the dealership folks what was up with the LEGO color
theme for the WRX.

 

[k. ote]

In 2004, I asked the dealership folks what was up with the LEGO color
theme for the WRX.

This is the part where you finish your statement and tell us what they told
you.

 

[Monique Y. Mudama]

This is the part where you finish your statement and tell us what
they told you.

Unfortunately, it doesn't make a terribly interesting story.

They told me that I wasn't the first person to make that comment, and
that I should fill out a feedback form about it.

Actually, if I recall correctly, they also said that people complained
back when the colors were more in line with the other Subaru colors,
too. I guess you can't please all the people all the time.