R36 or CC

**Rocket36** · 19-05-2009, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by roh

Im swaying towards black with black interior

While they look superb, it's a LOT of work to keep them looking that way. White is the new black and I saw a white CC in Braidwood on Mother's Day. It looked sensational!

I actually originally wanted my R36 to be white but didn't want to wait 3 - 4 months so settled for the Blue, which I love!

**roh** · 19-05-2009, 03:18 PM

Originally Posted by Rocket36

While they look superb, it's a LOT of work to keep them looking that way. White is the new black and I saw a white CC in Braidwood on Mother's Day. It looked sensational!

I actually originally wanted my R36 to be white but didn't want to wait 3 - 4 months so settled for the Blue, which I love!

Its a bit to do with pleasing the wife as she insisted on black. I wanted a grey/ silver colour. Not sure if its the same with the r36, but all colours except for white is an option, due to them being metallic/ pearl.

The R36 looks excellent in blue.

**Rocket36** · 19-05-2009, 03:21 PM

R36 has no extra cost regardless of colour... I still don't know why dealers charge extra for metalic paint. It doesn't cost any extra to make.

**gead** · 19-05-2009, 03:25 PM

its weird, if you wanted a white R36, you had to have it with a sunroof, so you paid more to have white...crazy

**tryingavw** · 19-05-2009, 03:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rocket36

R36 has no extra cost regardless of colour... I still don't know why dealers charge extra for metalic paint. It doesn't cost any extra to make.

i doubt that. surely metallic paint is more expensive + more critcal on the painting + they then do a coat of clear.

on what basis do you make that statement seeing as even you pay +300 on a Yaris for metallic?

**Rocket36** · 19-05-2009, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by gead

its weird, if you wanted a white R36, you had to have it with a sunroof, so you paid more to have white...crazy

Not sure I understand..... I wanted a white R36 inititally. I didn't care about any options. The dealer had a Blue one with Sunroof and Sat Nav in the show room. So instead of waiting 3 or 4 months, I went with Blue which i love. I didn't pay more. If anything, I paid less with the deal I got!

Originally Posted by tryingavw

i doubt that. surely metallic paint is more expensive + more critcal on the painting + they then do a coat of clear.

You mean there's no clear coat over white? I doubt that...

Originally Posted by tryingavw

on what basis do you make that statement seeing as even you pay +300 on a Yaris for metallic?

Personal opinion. The amounts of paint they're buying in bulk wouldn't vary in price as much as you pay for the option at a dealer. It's a bit of a money grab if you ask me. I.e. I'd be EXTREMELY surprised if it cost $1000 more to make a metalic CC compared to a white CC.

**Swallowtail** · 19-05-2009, 04:22 PM

You're correct - the cost difference to manufacture a metallic painted car over "flat" is minimal. If you don't believe me go ask a panel shop. It's historical from when it was a "luxury" extra to get a metallic finish, and now it's really just a money grab. Not all manufacturers charge extra for metallic, mazda for one I believe.

And yes, modern "flat" (i.e. non-metallic) finishes are also clear coated.

**reverseworm** · 19-05-2009, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Rocket36

Personal opinion. The amounts of paint they're buying in bulk wouldn't vary in price as much as you pay for the option at a dealer. It's a bit of a money grab if you ask me. I.e. I'd be EXTREMELY surprised if it cost $1000 more to make a metalic CC compared to a white CC.

what? a car manufacturer trying to turn a profit through clever product segmentation and positioning?

I don't believe it.

Metallic paint has long been a costed option for many an auto producer, and whether it actually costs more to produce a metallic car or not really isnt the point - they can charge extra and people do pay for it. I am sure that more profit is made on accessories and options than the vehicle itself.