white AMGs

[Steveml63]

Hi,
Here in the hot, Middle East - 95% of cars are white!
Both ours are!!


Cheers
Steve

 

[farhanali89]

Diamond White Pearl here myself, Personally prefer blues etc but I do like white with a contrasting interior. Understand they can often look like rental cars but being white they generally look more fresh with little maintenance as you cant see defects/swirl marks on them as much as you could on a dark colour probably one of the biggest preferences now as a simple wash can get them looking "new". On a dark coloured car after washing it you usually see defects or hazing in the paintwork. Add this with all the lighting and colourful interior combinations we have available white contrasts well with various interior colour combinations.

 

[steve333]

Mines calcite white,more of an ivory and the black side skirts and aero pack/amg wheels are black-lovely combination in my opinion,guess that's why I chose it!

 

[Pathewolf]

It's a matter of opinion, I like white cars but have never had one apart from an old Triumph I had many moons ago!

Not sure I would describe the many white super cars, 911's, cabrio's, coupes etc, etc as Taxi's or rentals! I have a silver W210 and agree that is a very common and safe colour, if I buy another my CLK55 I will paint it white probably!

 

[PenelopePitstop]

I've only ever had one white car and as I like to keep my cars clean I became annoyed that it looked dirty within 5 minutes of leaving the house everytime I washed it. Hated white cars ever since and would walk away from buying any white car.

Russ

You must be talking about my black car ;-) Washing is pointless, it's dirty next day even when it's just parked. Dust is visible straight away.

 

[Liquid silver]

It's not long ago that white cars were the "kiss I of death" only bought by people in hot countries and wedding companies. However, like black cars they can look stunning but, only after cleaning and polishing. To much hard work for me.

 

[Captain Smerc]

I did consider white but went with Tenorite

 

[nickjonesn4]

glad that's cleared that one up.

lots of brown cars in the late 70s early 80s as I recall

white cars also make me think of -

escort rs turbos

 

[Deleted member 113659]

It's called personal choice...

Hehe. I had to laugh. As far as I know most people that thanked this post have got white cars. Kinda like giving the bird to the OP.

Just an observation.

 

[StuartK]

White is nice. I had a white Audi because it looked flash. When spending £50k I want people to know I've spent £50k so I didn't fancy it in boring grey or boring black or the like. Sorry that doesn't appease you.

Ultimately we buy cars as a symbol of status in this country that's why you see trends as people copy each other. Otherwise we would all buy Kia's with 7 year warranties. There is no argument against this though I know some will try.

 

[AMGeed]

I did consider white but went with Tenorite

I think this colour is unbeatable on both the C and E class. But its good we aren't all the same.
There was a time when Henry Ford told everyone they could have a Model T, as long as it was black

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Ultimately we buy cars as a symbol of status

You speak for yourself Stu. We NEVER do anything in life whether it be Cars, houses or holidays to please anyone but ourselves. We got that E Class on Monday and the only people that know are on this forum. (Because of shared interest) family, friends and neighbours don't know we have it yet.

Ant.

 

[StuartK]

You speak for yourself Stu. We NEVER do anything in life whether it be Cars, houses or holidays to please anyone but ourselves. We got that E Class on Monday and the only people that know are on this forum. (Because of shared interest) family, friends and neighbours don't know we have it yet.

Ant.

I can't hide anything and whilst I couldn't care less what others think I'm not naive enough to think that most cars are purchased based on badge. Same as clothing people buy the label.

I reckon if Skoda persuaded BMW to badge the new Octavia BMW then all of a sudden sales would increase sharply.

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Yes, can't argue with that. I was meaning that not everyone buys as a stytus symbol. Me and Deb are the least showy off people ever. Everything we do in the house is for us.

I took our daughter to school in my van yesterday because I didn't want to appear 'showy offy' in the new car. Not sure why I'm like that.

Ant.

 

[StuartK]

Yes, can't argue with that. I was meaning that not everyone buys as a stytus symbol. Me and Deb are the least showy off people ever. Everything we do in the house is for us.

I took our daughter to school in my van yesterday because I didn't want to appear 'showy offy' in the new car. Not sure why I'm like that.

Ant.

Lol I went to school in the van but it was a Merc

Agree mate but I don't think people buy white because they like it. They buy it to show off. I'll admit when I had the SQ5 I chose white to be showy/glitzy. I liked it too but ultimately I was being a sheep.

 

[Deleted member 113659]

I'll be honest I love white. But I'd never buy it for the exact opposite reason that you would! (If that makes sense) I think that's why I dislike all the Q7's, X6, GLE, Cayenne, RR, etc....To me they're all 'look at me' cars. The desire to own those kind shows the longing for stytus. IMO obviously. Even my 10 year old daughter calls them 'Bully Cars'

Maybe sub-consciously that's why we ordered Tenorite. So it felt a little less noticeable.

Ant.

 

[ash59fifty-uk]

I bought white because personally to me it looks better than any other colour, especially on a Mercedes. That's why they're more expensive

Absolutely and undoubtedly purchased for that one vain reason. Plus in northants, most taxis are black mercedes

My friend owned a black MB once. Parked outside the kebab shops to get food on nights out and people always tried to get in his car thinking it was a taxi

If I see a black one I personally think rental, undercover or taxi. Simple as that. Next best colours in an mb are silver or that tenorite grey, blue, then if I was offered one for free then maybe a red or even a black one

 

[stevebgt1]

No I don't think describing it as rental is at all derogatory? Is it not a nice car if you've rented it?

However you've interpreted describing it as a rental, it's still the OPs opinion, and some are quick to chastise if they're not allowed their opinion.

I personally think silver or white cars look like taxis, but maybe that's because Manchester city council only allow white or silver private hire cars, so pretty much every E class I see in those is a taxi. Is that derogatory?

It depends how you receive that opinion . If i just spent £60k on a white car and someone said '' oh it's nice but it looks like a taxi '' .... I'd be a bit ****** off to be honest . Not that there is anything wrong with taxis , but having your pride and joy compared to a workhorse , is a little insulting . Just saying ...

 

[ash59fifty-uk]

It's just a craze. It'll pass. I'd take white over silver any day, though.

Same was said to me when I bought a white Impreza back in 2006. Ten years on and it's still just as popular

 

[developer]

If I see a black one I personally think rental,

Damn, that's me busted .