Color Controversy

[Red]

This will start a ruckus.

Edmunds adds and subtracts from the trade-in value of a used vehicle based on the exterior color. In Atlanta, the colors on a used 2002 Thunderbird run: +$95 for black; +$71 for white; +$57 for yellow; - $27 for blue and - $57 for red. What the Hell are they thinking??? (OK by you, David?):bawl:

[Mark501]

Black and White are good standard colors. Red, Yellow & Blue are considered exotic. That's what I think.

Mark501

[Mark501]

Actually, I think Red, Yellow and Blue are some kind of "Evil Axis" of colors.

Mark501 :-)

[Gobird]

The Blue and Yellow should have been listed at the top. These were the limited colors for this year. The Black doesn't make any sence at all, more blacks then any other color produced in 02. Also whites were at the bottom of the production list, these should have been higher.

[brd4jk]

AND ALL THIS TIME I THOUGHT I WAS EXOTIC
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[FUN X 3]

I think Mark's correct, black and white are neutral colors which will appeal to more buyers than the other three colors...they will sell more quickly, thus a higher value to the buyer accepting as trade-in for resale.

I don't know about the "evil axis" part though:lol:

[fums6]

The add-ons to a used car value are never used by a dealer except for major ones which do not include color. In fact the new Tbirds are all automatic, have air, PS and PB. Probably the only difference in the used value is whether it has two tops or not.

[Blue Heaven]

fums6 has hit the nail on the head. My wife is a sales manager in the auto business and she tells me that is how she would put a value on a T-Bird trade in, color is not a consideration. Since there were no major options available on the car outside of the hardtop, most Birds are equipped the same. Condition and mileage would be the major contributors to the vehicles worth.

[Bryan Sloop]

I agree with Gobird. Honestly, I like all of the colors of T-Birds, but yellow and blue were the limited colors.

Bryan

[DavidA]

It's interesting about the red being at the bottom, usually at auctions, red sports cars bring more money than any other color of the same car. White is always popular because of the perceived heat resistance, and black is almost always the right color for any car. Yellow is a special color that appeals to far fewer people and therefor usually brings lower $$$. However in the T-Bird's case, it looks especially good in yellow. As for blue, that's a color that traditionally brings the lowest price and is hardest to sell. In the car business, when a blue car goes through, the comment is usually "no-sale-blue". Since this blue is a special color, it will appeal to those 'in the know' in the future, but for the average used car buyer, it may not. Colors seem to be cyclicle .... yellows have been in vogue for the last year or so, before that dark greens were in. The always standard black and white would never be a fad color and therefore will always bring slightly higher $$$.

[saj]

:bawl: Disount for red! How can that be?? :moreek: :moreek: :moreek:

Oh, well, no accounting for taste.:tongue:

[whvt01]

In the deep south, I mean a lot further south than Atlanta. The
Black would probably offer a minus figure. Much hotter climates.
It was on my BMW 5 series when traded. A local dealer has 3
Blacks still sitting along with 1 white and 1 red. A blue and
another red sold fairly quickly. Those guides may be a generic
base and not reflecting individual models. When you look up
some models they don't even list some options available on some
models of cars or trucks.

[my401k]

I color value will be based on the customer's idea of what they think their personal taste is. It will then add/subtract from what is available to choose from in the selection.:naughty:

[Gobird]

When it comes right down to it I really don't care about the value. I got my Blue Bird and am going to keep it. It is what I and Judy wanted and that is all that really matters.:biggrin:

[5bird7]

Color is funny about the cars it's on. On the classic T-birds, red is called "resale" red - popular choice for many potential buyers. It also draws the onlookers at car shows. However, we looked at a Ford station wagon in the mid-80s that was RED - Boy! Did that look garish on a big 70's Ford Station Wagon but we really considered buying it.

[brd4jk]

i am with gobird i got exactly what i wanted nothing more nothing less. i am not interested in resale. i just wanted the car
:biggrin: :pbj: :pbj: :pbj: :lol:

[Joybird]

I agree. I wanted this more than I worried about price or resale. One thing in my life that I did/do not worry about is resale. Its a good feeling to get something you want just because you want it.

[winterm]

Couldn't agree with you more JoyBird!! Like many of you, (i.e
probably "all" ) my Bird is a "keeper". I'm truly not concerned
about Kelly Blue Book values regarding resale value based on
"color"!

We all share the excitement and memories this car brings to
each of us. "Live in the present and enjoy this car." No matter
what color we have, and they are all beautiful cars, Ford created
an instant classic with TBird's long anticipated reintroduction.

[freibird]

YOU 'GO' GOBIRD. I'M LUVIN MY T-BIRD BLUE TOO. MY CAROLINA SKY IS THUNDERBIRD BLUE.

[Blue Heaven]

I agree completely with winterm. I bought this car because I fell in love with it. Plan on keeping it until until the rivers run dry!

[BLUNBIRD]

Resale ? I don't think so! Our blue is already promised to our grandaughter who is currently 2 years old. We'll watch from the porch of the "old folks home".

[yelobird2002]

Don't think colors will come in to play in the resale game over the next 5 - 10 years, but 20 - 25 years from now an original low mileage Thunderbird Blue or Inspiration Yellow will pull down the bigger bucks IMO.

[DLJames]

The first car I ever had was a 1964 Ford Falcon. The color on that was very close to the Thunderbird Blue and so that makes the T-Bird blue special to me. Since I could never find another 64 Falcon just like that, I told my wife that purchasing the T-bird would solve two problems with one car (instead of buying both a Falcon which I would have to restore and a T-Bird)

Most of all I would finally be able to get a two-seater T-Bird and I would get it in my favorite color! Like many of you, I will enjoy it and let someone else worry about it when I can no longer drive it. I am certain it will make one of my kids or future grandkids happy!

We were discussing resale values today. We aren't making an investment. We are going to have FUN FUN FUN (at least as much as is legal) :thumbsup:

[TbirdJim]

I really love my White on White 02. First year, premium with hardtop regardless of color is the one to have. Expect to hold on to this one for many years to come.

However, 03 Grey looks really good to me. Would love to have the 390 hp Grey with saddle interior.

They are all great buys and loads of fun to drive. How can anyone go wrong with current enjoyment and future resale regardless of color.

R, TbirdJim