Best COLOUR for an ELANTRA

kb100 · 12th February 2009, 10:30

Friends, T-Bhpians, Countrymen.... Lend me your Eyes and Ears!!

I have decided to give in to my 4 year old itch and go in for an Elantra CRDi! Initially I found the principal outstanding loan on my Accent CRDi to be rather high (despite having paid for 3yrs of a 5 yr term ... that however is another story!), and hence decided to defer it for a year. When I approached the dealer after a year - the dealer insisted the new one was around the corner (the service manager even claimed to have attended training sessions on it.) and convinced me to wait for it. Unfortunately its been two years hence and there is no sight of the car!

I have decided I can wait no longer - I need one NOW (YESTERDAY!!). This is where i need help...

1. I would prefer a Karnataka or Kerala registered vehicle. Anyone find a good specimen - preferably leather trim with Automatic climate control etc, then please let me know immediately.

2. What colour does the Elantra look best in - WHITE, BLACK or DARK BLUE (these are the only colours I like).

Muchas Gracias in advance!

Ardy · 12th February 2009, 10:32

Elantra looks good only in the basic colors of Black and White. Would give Black higher points than white.

hemanthisgreat · 12th February 2009, 10:36

IMO, you can also have a look at the charming Grey shade, it also looks good.

In the colors you have specified, let me put them in my preference order

White
Black
Blue.

loving_alaap · 12th February 2009, 11:00

Black (even though a bit difficult to maintain).

I feel a sedan looks best in shining black with dark windows.

AirWind · 12th February 2009, 11:54

Looks classy in Black!!! But why would you need a KL or KA when you are in TN??? and that too in TN37/38/39 where you can find the best of well maintained cars???

My take - KA vehicles are horrendously overpriced while (diesel) vehilces in KL would be severely abused unless you buy it from a known source!

kb100 · 12th February 2009, 12:08

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Originally Posted by AirWind

Looks classy in Black!!! But why would you need a KL or KA when you are in TN??? and that too in TN37/38/39 where you can find the best of well maintained cars???

My take - KA vehicles are horrendously overpriced while (diesel) vehilces in KL would be severely abused unless you buy it from a known source!

I am planning to shift to Bangalore by May. A TN regd car in Bangalore is a magnet for the wrong reasons

. I have been using a KL registered car in Bangalore and have never been stopped/harassed.-I guess its difficult to notice the difference unless the car is doing slow speeds and one really looks.

I agree the cars in Cbe are are amongst the best you will see anywhere. Pollachi had some amazing specimens!

I have decided to keep my search limited to these three colours - personally don't like the others as much. I had it prioritised in the order white, black and Blue too.. Just wanted to take opinions and go with the majority.

One member just told me that Black is the easiest and cheapest colour to repaint/touch-up. Apparently with all others the struggle to colour match is endless - and never 100% successful.

So does look like a toss between Black and White?... or...

mobike008 · 12th February 2009, 12:20

KB, congratulations on your decision. Looks like your Pete'd Accent has stop giving you pleasure. I hope you will Pete the Elantra that you buy. I personally like the White as best color and next would be that electric blue. If well maintained, the blue looks really awesome.

Now your tempting me to follow you. Congrats again and look forward to pictures and other details soon.

kb100 · 12th February 2009, 12:33

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Originally Posted by mobike008

KB, congratulations on your decision. Looks like your Pete'd Accent has stop giving you pleasure. I hope you will Pete the Elantra that you buy. I personally like the White as best color and next would be that electric blue. If well maintained, the blue looks really awesome.

Now your tempting me to follow you. Congrats again and look forward to pictures and other details soon.

Pete it ?? .. Undoubtedly!!

Blue?? ...hmmmm... The reason I picked Blue in the first place was because it looks rather nice from the rear. The interplay play of the 'red' of the tail lamps go rather well with that colour. In fact that the best 'rear' as far as I am concerned!

In stock form, I guess it'll be White>Blue>Black. However throw in a set of nice alloys and chances are it'll be Black>White>Blue.

vkochar · 12th February 2009, 12:39

White looks great. Blue looks good too.

BTW finding a second hand Elantra Diesel is next to impossible.

esteem_lover · 12th February 2009, 12:58

I prefer the dark blue for the elantra or the white (of course it is my preference). Could someone do something with its grill please ? I will pick one up myself.

meghan · 13th February 2009, 10:14

Black looks great! But it will be difficult to maintain if you want your car to look sparkling because of the dust and scratches which are easily visible on black.

After that I'd prefer white then dark blue. The dark blue on the Elantra somehow looks dull.

On an unrelated note - Yay! My 50th post! Less work for mods now

ashish22 · 13th February 2009, 15:29

white elantra CRDi with smoky alloys would look bling!
Add to that petes and green cotton filter and it would be a beast on roads.
damn i want one as well!

faithless_1984 · 13th February 2009, 15:38

Off course Black.......but then am biased.

Dont like the elantra in Blue.

hrag · 13th February 2009, 15:54

White. White. White. In that order.

Looks elegant and hides scratches.

kb100 · 13th February 2009, 16:38

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Originally Posted by hrag

White. White. White. In that order.

Looks elegant and hides scratches.

lol... Ok!! White it is!

I am too lazy to maintain a Black - not to mention the car looks bigger in White.

Now to find one ... fingers and toes crossed!

12th February 2009, 10:30	#1
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,555 Thanked: 21 Times	Best COLOUR for an ELANTRA Friends, T-Bhpians, Countrymen.... Lend me your Eyes and Ears!! I have decided to give in to my 4 year old itch and go in for an Elantra CRDi! Initially I found the principal outstanding loan on my Accent CRDi to be rather high (despite having paid for 3yrs of a 5 yr term ... that however is another story!), and hence decided to defer it for a year. When I approached the dealer after a year - the dealer insisted the new one was around the corner (the service manager even claimed to have attended training sessions on it.) and convinced me to wait for it. Unfortunately its been two years hence and there is no sight of the car! I have decided I can wait no longer - I need one NOW (YESTERDAY!!). This is where i need help... 1. I would prefer a Karnataka or Kerala registered vehicle. Anyone find a good specimen - preferably leather trim with Automatic climate control etc, then please let me know immediately. 2. What colour does the Elantra look best in - WHITE, BLACK or DARK BLUE (these are the only colours I like). Muchas Gracias in advance!
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12th February 2009, 10:32	#2
Ardy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 614 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Elantra looks good only in the basic colors of Black and White. Would give Black higher points than white.
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12th February 2009, 10:36	#3
hemanthisgreat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 50 Times View My Garage	IMO, you can also have a look at the charming Grey shade, it also looks good. In the colors you have specified, let me put them in my preference order White Black Blue.
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12th February 2009, 11:00	#4
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	Black (even though a bit difficult to maintain). I feel a sedan looks best in shining black with dark windows.
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12th February 2009, 11:54	#5
AirWind BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 998 Thanked: 404 Times View My Garage	Looks classy in Black!!! But why would you need a KL or KA when you are in TN??? and that too in TN37/38/39 where you can find the best of well maintained cars??? My take - KA vehicles are horrendously overpriced while (diesel) vehilces in KL would be severely abused unless you buy it from a known source!
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12th February 2009, 12:20	#7
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,705 Thanked: 14,870 Times View My Garage	KB, congratulations on your decision. Looks like your Pete'd Accent has stop giving you pleasure. I hope you will Pete the Elantra that you buy. I personally like the White as best color and next would be that electric blue. If well maintained, the blue looks really awesome. Now your tempting me to follow you. Congrats again and look forward to pictures and other details soon.
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12th February 2009, 12:39	#9
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	White looks great. Blue looks good too. BTW finding a second hand Elantra Diesel is next to impossible.
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12th February 2009, 12:58	#10
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	I prefer the dark blue for the elantra or the white (of course it is my preference). Could someone do something with its grill please ? I will pick one up myself.
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13th February 2009, 10:14	#11
meghan BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountain View Posts: 114 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Black looks great! But it will be difficult to maintain if you want your car to look sparkling because of the dust and scratches which are easily visible on black. After that I'd prefer white then dark blue. The dark blue on the Elantra somehow looks dull. On an unrelated note - Yay! My 50th post! Less work for mods now
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13th February 2009, 15:29	#12
ashish22 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 598 Thanked: 100 Times View My Garage	white elantra CRDi with smoky alloys would look bling! Add to that petes and green cotton filter and it would be a beast on roads. damn i want one as well!
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13th February 2009, 15:38	#13
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Off course Black.......but then am biased. Dont like the elantra in Blue.
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13th February 2009, 15:54	#14
hrag BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore / Madras Posts: 1,982 Thanked: 31 Times	White. White. White. In that order. Looks elegant and hides scratches.
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