Barcelona Red - Opinions?
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RobS10
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LOL! Just looking for a little perspective, as it was not a color I really even thought about looking at until now, and nice to see how great it looks as there aren't many around here. Red is a bit more of a statement color than most of the rest, but my wife and and I would have been perfectly happy with whatever in the long run. But definitely make it a little easier to find ours in a parking lot though, if this deal goes through.
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RobS10
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"Tint Shifting" seems like a thing on some of the colors like Army Green and Lunar Rock.
03_4x4Runner
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I love mine. I have had to many white or silver cars in my 67 years.
Dynamo
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I love my Barcelona Red '19 ORP. I was kinda leaning towards the blue when I was shopping but my wife insisted I get red. I'm glad she insisted. The color does somewhat change on lighting conditions. In full sun it's a pretty brilliant red, in shade it looks slightly darker. I have a few scratches on it and it's sometimes hard to find them so I suppose it hides them fairly well.
Another reason I like the red is because there seems to be a ton of silver, gray, black, and white 4Runners out there. Red stands out.
Another reason I like the red is because there seems to be a ton of silver, gray, black, and white 4Runners out there. Red stands out.
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Blackwatch
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Maybe someone more tech savvy can put this pic up but in the link the second pic of the red 4runner on the beach looks beautiful.
11 Overland 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You - Trail4R.com
I usually don't like red vehicles but the 4runner looks great in red contrasted by black rims and accents.
11 Overland 4Runner Builds That Will Inspire You - Trail4R.com
I usually don't like red vehicles but the 4runner looks great in red contrasted by black rims and accents.
RobS10
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I love my Barcelona Red '19 ORP. I was kinda leaning towards the blue when I was shopping but my wife insisted I get red. I'm glad she insisted. The color does somewhat change on lighting conditions. In full sun it's a pretty brilliant red, in shade it looks slightly darker. I have a few scratches on it and it's sometimes hard to find them so I suppose it hides them fairly well.
Another reason I like the red is because there seems to be a ton of silver, gray, black, and white 4Runners out there. Red stands out.
Looks great with the black TRD rims.
Yeah, definitely sooo many clones of Rent-a-Car colors (though I was open to MGM), I told the dealer no black, white, or silver
RobS10
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Here’s my ‘22 ORP when I took delivery. Love it!
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Very nice!
bluebullet
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Cops like to stop red cars.
RobS10
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There is that old adage. But I'm less of a speeder in my old age.
John in NC
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I'm liking the red 4runners more and more. I usually dislike red cars so this feels strange but I'm digging the 4R in red. Graphite/ dark/ black wheels seem to set it off nicely.
Now give me a guards red Porsche 928... oh my... yes please
Now give me a guards red Porsche 928... oh my... yes please
RobS10
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Agree, much better with black accents. I like the black TRD wheels, but wonder how they'll look in 5+ years being a semi mat paint on Aluminum. Thinking the Gun Metal gray would look good too, and hold up better over time.
On a subconscious emotional level, the red is more of a "fun", less dreary color than all the "shades of gray" black, MGM, Silver and white 4Runners. Some people like the badass look of the MGM and thought about that color too, but not so sure at this point. Bottom line is red is totally acceptable, given the limited stock allocations dealers are getting.
I’ve had probably 10 red sports cars and never been pulled over in one while living in several different states. I think that’s a fallacy.
SI2IS2T4R
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I was originally gonna get Nautical Blue but BRM showed up first and I just went for it. I had a Natural White 4th Gen and after owning that for 8 years, I was over just blending in and the lack of character. Don’t get me wrong, I loved that thing but at the ripe age of 42, I was ready for something fun and something that popped a lil.
To answer some of your other questions…. Specifically with scratches, I’d say Midnight Black Metallic and Nautical Blue are the worst. Followed by Barcelona, Army Green. Magnetic Gray, Classic Silver and Superwhite are pretty forgiving.
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To answer some of your other questions…. Specifically with scratches, I’d say Midnight Black Metallic and Nautical Blue are the worst. Followed by Barcelona, Army Green. Magnetic Gray, Classic Silver and Superwhite are pretty forgiving.
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rangers1976
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I've want to put bronze wheels on mine but wasn't 100% on it but seeing yours makes that decision a lot easier. Looks so nice!I was originally gonna get Nautical Blue but BRM showed up first and I just went for it. I had a Natural White 4th Gen and after owning that for 8 years, I was over just blending in and the lack of character. Don’t get me wrong, I loved that thing but at the ripe age of 42, I was ready for something fun and something that popped a lil.
To answer some of your other questions…. Specifically with scratches, I’d say Midnight Black Metallic and Nautical Blue are the worst. Followed by Barcelona, Army Green. Magnetic Gray, Classic Silver and Superwhite are pretty forgiving.
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rangers1976
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I thought I might, since the vast majority of vehicles I've owned have been white, but I don't. This color has really grown on me. I bought a BR 2019 ORP used because the options and price were right on target for me. I don't regret the color for a second.
