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Mikeyt758 11-15-2005 11:13 AM
Colors for new Hybrids
 
I currently have on order an 06 HCH in magnetic pearl or Galaxy Grey metallic. My question is what color is magnetic pearl? I can't find anything on this color as far as an explanation to a shade or a similarity. To me, it looks like a purple/bluish color. Or is it black? I would think if it was black that the word black would be in the description.

lindermant 11-15-2005 11:23 AM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
galaxy gray metallic
http://automobiles.honda.com/images/...id_34FRONT.jpg

magnetic pearl
http://automobiles.honda.com/images/...id_34FRONT.jpg
looks more blue than black to me...

here's the royal blue (non-hybrid color) for comparison

http://automobiles.honda.com/images/...ex_34FRONT.jpg

Mikeyt758 11-15-2005 11:39 AM
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Thanks for the pics tom!!

lkewin 11-15-2005 11:49 AM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Originally Posted by Mikeyt758
..My question is what color is magnetic pearl?
Tom’s response was great. I also have a Magnetic Pearl (What kind of collage degree do you need to come up with the names for these colors?!?!?) HCH on order and went to the Honda Website. Select the HCH and then when you click the "Build and Price" link under tools, it allows you to select the exterior color. If you click this, it brings up the car in that color. You can do this for Non-Hybrids also, so you can see what the car would look like in a "non-available" hybrid color!

lindermant 11-15-2005 11:58 AM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
glad to help!

Mikeyt758 11-15-2005 12:10 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Hey Larry, where abouts are you from in the Philly Burbs? I grew up just over the state line in DE. In fact, I was down there this past weekend. I was so bumbed that the Eagles lost last night!!

I have found the exterior colors section on the website but I don't think that gives a good indication of the actual color of the vehicle. I guess I need to go to the dealer and look at a Magnetic Pearl in a non-hybrid.

CGameProgrammer 11-15-2005 12:28 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Magnetic Pearl is only found on the 2006 HCH. It's not on any of the non-hybrid Civics. Galaxy Gray is, however.

laurie 11-15-2005 01:31 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer
Magnetic Pearl is only found on the 2006 HCH. It's not on any of the non-hybrid Civics. Galaxy Gray is, however.
why do they have to make most of the HCHs in such dull colors??? i really wanted blue.....or red, but all i could get was magnesium..... :P

lkewin 11-15-2005 02:30 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Originally Posted by laurie
why do they have to make most of the HCHs in such dull colors??? i really wanted blue.....or red, but all i could get was magnesium..... :P
Go to Macco and get it painted the color you want !;)

Seriously, I agree. Since the Hybrid and non-Hybrid are nearly identical (Please lets not start an analysis of this statement with replies of all the diffrences!) I would think most of the bodies exterior parts (painted in Tango Red Pearl, Atomic Blue Metalic or Royal Blue Pearl) could be used to build the Hybrid. Maybe because the Hybrids are built in Japan and not the North America, they don't no how to assemle a brightly colored car !

CGameProgrammer 11-15-2005 03:29 PM
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Actually, Honda's just trying to use as few colors as it can get away with. Since far fewer hybrids will be produced than regular Civics, it's much easier to move cars if the options and colors are as limited as possible. So there are two options (with or without nav) and five colors. The old model also had five colors.

Personally, I was upset with the color selection at first, but it's not that bad in my opinion. Galaxy Gray looks pretty good, especially when its tan hue is showing, boring silver actually looks good with the new body, and Honda's extensive collection of Opal Silver Blue photos on their website and brochure show that color looks really good. Well my Opal HCH arrived today and I'll be picking it up tomorrow so I'll upload photos when I do. I hope it looks as good as the photos.

NASAgineer 11-15-2005 03:51 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer
Well my Opal HCH arrived today and I'll be picking it up tomorrow so I'll upload photos when I do. I hope it looks as good as the photos.
Congrats CGP! I'm looking forward to your first impressions and analysis (and pics :)

I'm also getting the Opal.

tigerhonaker 11-15-2005 05:13 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Originally Posted by CGameProgrammer
Actually, Honda's just trying to use as few colors as it can get away with. Since far fewer hybrids will be produced than regular Civics, it's much easier to move cars if the options and colors are as limited as possible. So there are two options (with or without nav) and five colors. The old model also had five colors.

Personally, I was upset with the color selection at first, but it's not that bad in my opinion. Galaxy Gray looks pretty good, especially when its tan hue is showing, boring silver actually looks good with the new body, and Honda's extensive collection of Opal Silver Blue photos on their website and brochure show that color looks really good. Well my Opal HCH arrived today and I'll be picking it up tomorrow so I'll upload photos when I do. I hope it looks as good as the photos.
Hello; I hope it does to :P .

Don't forget those Pics!!!! ;)

And I almost forgot; what you think of the HCH once you get to drive it. Share those thoughts "PLEASE".

Terry

ElanC 11-16-2005 12:24 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Originally Posted by NASAgineer
Congrats CGP! I'm looking forward to your first impressions and analysis (and pics :)

I'm also getting the Opal.
I thought about the Opal but am concerned that I'll get sick of it. The Prius has a similar color available. It seems that the marketing people think the "green" environmentally conscious, earth loving, tree hugging people :P like those sky-blue, tropical water-green colors.

I'll go with the Alabaster Silver. It's the only other color (except awful white) that isn't too dark.

tigerhonaker 11-16-2005 04:49 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Originally Posted by ElanC
I thought about the Opal but am concerned that I'll get sick of it. The Prius has a similar color available. It seems that the marketing people think the "green" environmentally conscious, earth loving, tree hugging people :P like those sky-blue, tropical water-green colors.

I'll go with the Alabaster Silver. It's the only other color (except awful white) that isn't too dark.
Hi; I'm with you on the "Alabaster Silver Metallic" color as a choice. You are so right it is the Brighter color and also you get the very sharp Blue interior that I think will go with the outside Alabaster Silver metallic color. Not so dog gone dark and (Hot) in the summer and Hard to keep Clean. Amen :angel:

Terry

dqdave 11-16-2005 06:22 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
silver is nice but, the interior is black for dash, blue for seats, and tan for the upper part of the doors.

Ivory seats matching the doors makes more sence.
And, alas, silver does not have ivory interior.

White (gasp) does :embarass:
And, as ugly as it is popular, it's a light color, and has a matching interior.

And, that's what i ordered.

xcel 11-16-2005 06:26 PM
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Hi Dqdave:

___Besides the color discussion, you will have the perfect opportunity to give us the side by side comparison (thoughts and feelings) between the Prius II and HCH II. I look forward to your many responses in regards to that as well!

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes

dqdave 11-16-2005 06:34 PM
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I know I like them both, for different reasons. I'm addicted to fun and cars. And they are both fun.
And I look up to you for advice on these two happy cars. :D

tigerhonaker 11-16-2005 06:41 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Originally Posted by dqdave
silver is nice but, the interior is black for dash, blue for seats, and tan for the upper part of the doors.

Ivory seats matching the doors makes more sence.
And, alas, silver does not have ivory interior.

White (gasp) does :embarass:
And, as ugly as it is popular, it's a light color, and has a matching interior.

And, that's what i ordered.
Hi dqdave; I agree with your assessment of the White color and matching interior colors.

Iv'e just got to have that (Blue-Interior) because it's different:;)

Different;

terry

dqdave 11-16-2005 07:08 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
different is good. Never be a conformist.
Stay different tiger.
but blue? and tan sides? Couldn't it have been blue sides.
:omg: opps, wrong thread. I should be in "what do I wish the 06 hch had"

tigerhonaker 11-16-2005 08:03 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Originally Posted by dqdave
different is good. Never be a conformist.
Stay different tiger.
but blue? and tan sides? Couldn't it have been blue sides.
:omg: opps, wrong thread. I should be in "what do I wish the 06 hch had"
Very Funny ;)

Not wrong thread, just wishful thinking.:shade:

Terry

Civic Duty 11-16-2005 08:28 PM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
I got the nice Eternal Blue Pearl color the only year it was offered for the HCH. I wish they made the new HCHs in this color. Oh well, I guess I can take solace in the fact that I have a one-of-a-kind. It might help to stave off pangs of jealousy at the awesome new '06s you folks are starting to pick up.

Mikeyt758 11-17-2005 06:21 AM
Re: Colors for new Hybrids
 
Yeah, you're right about the Eternal Blue Pearl color. I have that color on my wife's 2003 Honda CR-V and we both really like it! It's such a rich looking blue.


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