The only thing holding me back now from buying a 2012 GT is deciding on the exterior color. The car looks awesome in black, but can I commit to the care ?? My other choice is Sterling Grey, which is "safer", I suppose. Some of where I drive includes gravel road and driveways. Could be snow in the car's future.

What do you guys think ?

 

Do not get black unless you want another full time job. my 1st black car ever and my last. yes it looks good clean but wont last long

 

Black is the best color, makes any car look better, any car. Just a big pain in the butt to keep clean

 

I wanted Grabber Blue soooooooo bad - but fate (and getting my '12 at almost invoice) moved me to Kona Blue, and I don't regret the color, or the price. But if you're ordering what you want and price isn't the issue: Yes, black is a PITA to keep looking good - especially if your traversing through gravel often.

In fact, I saw two new black 'stangs today: one was shiny shiny, the other was slightly dusty, but you could easily see the finger marks where someone closed the trunk.

 

Best looking car in the world when clean. Ugliest in the world when dirty. All of my cars and trucks have been black and loved them all. I just decided for a change this time. Loving my Kona though.

 

Just do yourself a favor and stay away from black. I'm really regretting going black this time. Buy a color that you can enjoy when even dirty.

 

I used to have a black stang and lived on a dirt road at the time,,, no good but they do look amazing clean.

 

Couldn't have said it better myself.

 

If you are a car guy its not that much more work. I have had four black mustangs in the past 5 years.

my 2006


then my 2007



then my 2009



and now my 2012



my 2002 svt focus was black also



all car get dirty. Just smile and wash it

 

it looks like im enjoying it

 

My two little
Cents;

Silver never looks dirty or clean to me :-)

 

a car guy washes his car once a week or something like that. Buying a car for how clean it looks dirty is just silly. Thats like the people that pick a color because of resale value. if everyone bought a car for a season we would all buy white ford fiestas and talk about mpg and drafting.

 

Black does look awesome

I agree tho it's a pain to keep clean .. Yes all cars get dirty but they don't show like black... I'm getting mine redone next yr to the sliver that came on the 03/04 cobras, I forget the name but it's beautiful!

 

I will *never* own a black exterior car. Ever again. Ever.

I am also leery of Lava Red, Midnight Blue, and other wayyyy dark colors, but NEVER black exterior again. Ever. EVAR!!!

/ to those who do, you guys/gals are masochists, but you have really pretty ones when they're clean, yessireebob.

 

It's not that bad. I've had the black stang 2 years (in a few days). It's seen 2 wnters, rain, I travel a highway that's been under construction for all this time and will for 5 more years...

Car gets dirty- but it cleans up easily. A decent clay, wax, sealant once/twice a year does wonders. And you can run it through a touchless automatic wash every so often.

Go with your gut. Is it a bit more up keep, probably. I may be in the minority- but I actually enjoy washing my car.

Some owners get their car, wash it religiously and take good care of it for 6 months, then slack off and before you know it, couldn't bother to run it through an auto wash...

My Journey: https://themustangsource.com/f783/my-2010-gt-479487/

 

Black is beautiful, if you have the time to devote to it.





But with that being said, mine is a fair weather toy. If it were bought as a daily driver, there is no way in hell it would have been black.















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you sound like a sexual assualt victim

 

not much more work for someone who does not care about swirls? i hope you dont wash your car at a car wash place if so your doing more damage than harm to your car if you use the brush.

 

I never use the brush and paint is a wear and tear item. Just repaint it or trade it in every while.

 

I love my black Mach...but it's defintely not a Daily Driver (which helps alot)