Torn between DP and DG!!!
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Torn between DP and DG!!!
Hey guys, I was looking for a little insight before I place my order on an '04 Coupe Base 6sp. - I really like the color contrasts of the Desert Platinum and its rarity, but think that it may be a little too light for my tastes (coming out of a black car) - on the other hand, I think that DG is a great color overall, but can look a little "blah" at times and is just about the only color you ever see the G in on the road...so I am torn between these two colors...
I am definitely going with the Willow interior, and the only other mods I plan to make in the immediate future are a set of 19" Volk SF winnings in Merc Silver (on either color) and lowering springs...weigh everything together and please assist me with your honest opinions/thoughts/comments/concerns/etc. - thanks!
I am definitely going with the Willow interior, and the only other mods I plan to make in the immediate future are a set of 19" Volk SF winnings in Merc Silver (on either color) and lowering springs...weigh everything together and please assist me with your honest opinions/thoughts/comments/concerns/etc. - thanks!
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01-19-2004, 12:31 AM
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Re: Torn between DP and DG!!!
I got the DG and like it very well so far, had it for about 3 weeks. It doesn't show dirt quite as bad as I thought it would, but it does show it more than my brilliant silver G35 sedan did, by far.
Like you mentioned, DG is a very popular color so if you are looking to be a little more unique, go with the DP. I honestly think it would probably look better combined with the willow interior than the DG would.
Good luck, you really can't go wrong either way.
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Like you mentioned, DG is a very popular color so if you are looking to be a little more unique, go with the DP. I honestly think it would probably look better combined with the willow interior than the DG would.
Good luck, you really can't go wrong either way.
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01-19-2004, 03:23 AM
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When it comes to DP, it is one awesome color. I don't want to make anyone mad but the DG is just plan grey. DP is a super car's aluminum monochrome changing shade awesome color with depth. Let me break it down for you. DP in the sunlight looks platinum " silver goldish", at night it's bright silver, and on a cloudy day it looks silver grey, like DG. Now, this is only the truth. DP is a rare, ultra cool, special color that has pretty much shock me ever since day one that I brought this car home.
If you don't believe me have the dealer put a B. Silver, DP, DG, next to each other and you can be the judge. DP just stands out with depth in its special color.
It is just really hard to describe DP except that it turns the G-into a futuristic sports car.
I really wish they would discontinued DP, so that it will be a limited color on the street. Sorry, I selfish.
If you don't believe me have the dealer put a B. Silver, DP, DG, next to each other and you can be the judge. DP just stands out with depth in its special color.
It is just really hard to describe DP except that it turns the G-into a futuristic sports car.
I really wish they would discontinued DP, so that it will be a limited color on the street. Sorry, I selfish.
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Like you bza, i'm more drawn to darker colors. There's a reason why you see DG's all the time, because its beautiful, not high-maintenance (like black cars), and really compliments the G's beautiful lines. Although the DP has some cool properties, its light silver color reminds me of all the other silver cars on the road. While DG is popular among G35's i feel like the silver tone of the DP resembes all the other silvers I see on the road...reminds me of my friend's silver accord to be exact. Regardless of its shade, it just doesn't seem that great on the G35...really plain. DG wasn't my first choice actually [I think ivory pearl is the best color on the G by far] but I'm nevertheless content with it.
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Re: Torn between DP and DG!!!
I had a black Porsche 924SE before my G and I got the DP. I also got the Graphic interior and it all looks good. The DP will appear brilliant silver in the sun and a very slight gold color in the shade. You won't be disappointed with it. The part about not showing dirt'n stuff is a big plus as well although I keep my baby sparklin.
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01-19-2004, 09:26 AM
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Just get the brilliant silver.
In my opinion, desert platinum is a bad choice, simply because it looks like a dirty brilliant silver. Don't believe me? Just compare the two colors side by side at your dealership.
And diamond graphite is a great color, most of the time. But I don't like how dull it looks on an overcast day. It looks great in the sun though.
But the brilliant silver looks good in the sun, shade or at night.
In my opinion, desert platinum is a bad choice, simply because it looks like a dirty brilliant silver. Don't believe me? Just compare the two colors side by side at your dealership.
And diamond graphite is a great color, most of the time. But I don't like how dull it looks on an overcast day. It looks great in the sun though.
But the brilliant silver looks good in the sun, shade or at night.
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Re: Torn between DP and DG!!!
I ordered my DG/Willow without ever seeing the color combination first. After seeing it for the first time when my car came in, I am extemely pleased with the results. There are actually 2 diferent Willow interiors. I had a white loaner sedan that had a Willow interior with the upper part of the dash, door panels and steering wheel in brown. This is probably what the DP has. The Willow in a DG has the upper dash, doors and wheel in dark gray. This matches the exterior very nicely and looks extremely well blended.
DG is the most popular color, followed by Silver and Black. DP is pretty rare, but it is a lot easier to find a DP/Willow than a DG/Willow. Of the 3 dealers in DFW, none do standard allocations of DG/Willow cars. All the DG cars are with Graphite interiors, unless special ordered. This was why I special ordered mine. Although DG is the most popular color, the DG/Willow is actually a rare combination.
04' G35 Coupe(finally in the garage)
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DG is the most popular color, followed by Silver and Black. DP is pretty rare, but it is a lot easier to find a DP/Willow than a DG/Willow. Of the 3 dealers in DFW, none do standard allocations of DG/Willow cars. All the DG cars are with Graphite interiors, unless special ordered. This was why I special ordered mine. Although DG is the most popular color, the DG/Willow is actually a rare combination.
04' G35 Coupe(finally in the garage)
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Re: Torn between DP and DG!!!
you have to go DG. its the most popular color for a reson ; )
I like the DG becuase it change a lot. When its bright and sunny the car is bright and a lighter silver. When its Dark its good silver color and looks great. then when its overcast it have a good grey color to it that looks really sharp. DP looks wierd to me. it looks like the color of mud or somthing in certon light. Its a good color to but the few times i have seen it it made be look twice cuz i thought it was a super dirty G.
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I like the DG becuase it change a lot. When its bright and sunny the car is bright and a lighter silver. When its Dark its good silver color and looks great. then when its overcast it have a good grey color to it that looks really sharp. DP looks wierd to me. it looks like the color of mud or somthing in certon light. Its a good color to but the few times i have seen it it made be look twice cuz i thought it was a super dirty G.
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Re: Torn between DP and DG!!!
I am really confused now about the interiors - you say then that the DG and DP will have slightly different color schemes in each - can anyone provide pics for verification on each color? Thanks again guys for all the responses, I'm still very undecided - if anyone out there has pics of their DP cars, I would really like to see them as well - thanks!
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Re: Torn between DP and DG!!!
Here's my DP before my Gialla was installed. It doesn't look dirty. Did someone say it looks dirty? WTF?
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Re: Torn between DP and DG!!!
I laugh when they say DP looks dirty. I think it looks more brilliant than either BS or DG, not to mention it is much more uncommon...whether a G or not. Every other new car purchased seems to be some sort of grey/silver....just my .02
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