Color opinion on a 200

[repey3]

Just to chime in on resale...I realize not apples to apples, but I had a medium red 80 series, similar in color to the salsa red. Sold it in 2017 for close to what I bought it for in 2009 and it sold in less than 24 hours (so i probably didn't ask enough for it). As others have said, I wouldn't worry about color for resale just get what you like. Corrosion seems to be the biggest driver of value.

I'm partial to the dark reds for my cars generally, adds a little bit of "flavor" without being overly bold. I went with salsa red on my 2014 and love the color.

 

[jfnall]

Looked at it in person today. Has a deposit on it. Is pretty clean but the paint has more car wash swirls than I like. And it’s a smokers car and was pretty strong. That’s a deal breaker for me. Red looks good though. I’ve changed my mind.

 

[LukisStyles]

so again, who wants to trade me for a red 200?

 

[SWUtah]

Got the color I wanted this time. My 2011 LX570 was Red which was not my favorite color.

 

[Markuson]

As others have said, don't worry about the resale of the color, just buy what you like. I doubt the factory color will have a significant impact on resale in the future. If you look at KBB values the color adjustments are typically a few hundred $ difference max. Now if you decide to repaint it pink or something you're on your own.

Wish I could have found mine in red, but the tan/gold has grown quite a bit on me.

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That really does hide dirt well! It's there, but doesn't stand out...