V50 General : - Flame Orange

VolvoCal · Jun 17th, 2010, 18:38

Hi, This is my first post but am looking for some help/support ...

We are in the process of buying a v50 SELux and were thinking about going for the Flame Orange possibly with the Black/White leather (akin to the RDesign)

But... we are not sure about the Flame Orange - it looks good on the c30 ...but wonder what it looks like on a v50...

Does anybody have one; seen one; or have any thoughts ?

HELP ...

Jonnieb2009 · Jun 17th, 2010, 19:24

Welcome,

All I would say is its one of those colours that grows on you or doesnt.

I personally would advise against going for this colour as its not that sort after and the resale value may not be as good (no disrespect to ppl who have this colour).
My misus was considering buying a Dodge nitro in sunburnt orange, the more I studied pics and saw one in the flesh, the more I hated the colour in the end and was so glad we didnt get one in that colour, we went for a Jazz blue!. Go for a safer bet, white is an extremely popular colour now.

Harvey1512 · Jun 18th, 2010, 10:57

I think Jonnieb2009 has hit the nail on the head here. Bold colours are great but I can almost see the future where the car salesman is shaking his head in that fake way that they do and muttering "if only you hadn't gone for that colour, I could have given you more for it".

It depends how long you intend to keep the car. If you are going to keep it for 5 years plus then your resale value will be such that the colour will not matter. If however you would change within 3 years then it has more of an impact. Of course the pleasure you may get from seeing a different and bold colour may outweigh the slight reduction in re-sale value and that makes going for it worthwhile. You are allowed to have fun with your cars.

I like the new bold colours that are out there as it makes a change from the standard silver and black which are so common place, this from someone who has a black car so I accept my hypocrisy. They are also great for finding your car in a car park. The bright blue that Volvo do is a cracking colour with a bit of life in it, could that be a good compromise?

NewVolvo · Jun 18th, 2010, 11:11

The Flame Orange would certainly look very interesting on a V50 but as others have said, ok for long ownership, not ok for short one.

However, if you lease the car, colour is NOT a concern and will be worth the same after 3 years as a blue or black car - in my experience anyway.

Jonnieb2009 · Jun 18th, 2010, 13:00

If you got to Volvos wesbite then you can use their 'car configurator ' to build your own V50 in Orange flame with 360 views - you can spin it around - I know its not in the flesh but gives you an idea and you can play around with the other colours.

jasonb · Jun 18th, 2010, 13:47

there doesn't seem to be any around on the second hand market!
If it were me, I would want to see one in the flesh when clean and when dirty.
Does it look so bad....no! I remember the the Saints Volvo C70 coupe. Another interesting colour! Still looks ok today.
http://www.saint.org/images/c70.gif

It is all about personal choice, it you like it, buy it. Don't worry about selling the call already!

MOLLYPOPPY · Sep 29th, 2010, 09:21

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Originally Posted by VolvoCal

Hi, This is my first post but am looking for some help/support ...

We are in the process of buying a v50 SELux and were thinking about going for the Flame Orange possibly with the Black/White leather (akin to the RDesign)

But... we are not sure about the Flame Orange - it looks good on the c30 ...but wonder what it looks like on a v50...

Does anybody have one; seen one; or have any thoughts ?

HELP ...

Just in case you are see looking here is a link to some pictures although these are on a S40

We have just ordered one ... due 20 December

http://www.autospectator.com/cars/image/tid/6085

just click on the pictures

t5_monkey · Sep 29th, 2010, 10:17

not sold on the flame orange...

... if you want to sell it again I'd go something more in keeping with an estate... a dark metallic or silver?

SiRS2000 · Sep 29th, 2010, 19:49

You will definitely be a one of a kind in this color,

I do agree with everyone else though you will find it hard to shift if trying to sell, or part ex value not as strong as a dark color.

Have you thought about the medium dark metallic red, that might be a better option.

Higgy50 · Sep 30th, 2010, 00:20

Here's an orange one!.....

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur...t:429,r:11,s:0

By the sounds of the answers on here you would certainly stand out from the crowd....good or bad??....

I actually quite like it.....Full R Design kit & big alloys........????

Jun 17th, 2010, 18:38	#1
VolvoCal New Member Last Online: Aug 11th, 2010 09:58 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edinburgh	Flame Orange Hi, This is my first post but am looking for some help/support ... We are in the process of buying a v50 SELux and were thinking about going for the Flame Orange possibly with the Black/White leather (akin to the RDesign) But... we are not sure about the Flame Orange - it looks good on the c30 ...but wonder what it looks like on a v50... Does anybody have one; seen one; or have any thoughts ? HELP ...

Jun 18th, 2010, 10:57	#3
Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	I think Jonnieb2009 has hit the nail on the head here. Bold colours are great but I can almost see the future where the car salesman is shaking his head in that fake way that they do and muttering "if only you hadn't gone for that colour, I could have given you more for it". It depends how long you intend to keep the car. If you are going to keep it for 5 years plus then your resale value will be such that the colour will not matter. If however you would change within 3 years then it has more of an impact. Of course the pleasure you may get from seeing a different and bold colour may outweigh the slight reduction in re-sale value and that makes going for it worthwhile. You are allowed to have fun with your cars. I like the new bold colours that are out there as it makes a change from the standard silver and black which are so common place, this from someone who has a black car so I accept my hypocrisy. They are also great for finding your car in a car park. The bright blue that Volvo do is a cracking colour with a bit of life in it, could that be a good compromise? __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

Jun 18th, 2010, 11:11	#4
NewVolvo VOC Member Last Online: May 28th, 2024 16:30 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Köln, Germany View Photos By: NewVolvo	The Flame Orange would certainly look very interesting on a V50 but as others have said, ok for long ownership, not ok for short one. However, if you lease the car, colour is NOT a concern and will be worth the same after 3 years as a blue or black car - in my experience anyway. __________________ 2019 XC60 T6 R-Design 2017 S6 Avant 1996 850R 1987 780 Bertone Lots of previous Volvo's

Sep 29th, 2010, 10:17	#8
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	not sold on the flame orange... ... if you want to sell it again I'd go something more in keeping with an estate... a dark metallic or silver? __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey

Sep 29th, 2010, 19:49	#9
SiRS2000 Master Member Last Online: Oct 27th, 2022 09:46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Swindon	You will definitely be a one of a kind in this color, I do agree with everyone else though you will find it hard to shift if trying to sell, or part ex value not as strong as a dark color. Have you thought about the medium dark metallic red, that might be a better option. __________________

Jun 17th, 2010, 19:24	#2
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	Welcome, All I would say is its one of those colours that grows on you or doesnt. I personally would advise against going for this colour as its not that sort after and the resale value may not be as good (no disrespect to ppl who have this colour). My misus was considering buying a Dodge nitro in sunburnt orange, the more I studied pics and saw one in the flesh, the more I hated the colour in the end and was so glad we didnt get one in that colour, we went for a Jazz blue!. Go for a safer bet, white is an extremely popular colour now.

Jun 18th, 2010, 13:00	#5
Jonnieb2009 Master Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2011 15:19 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Helsby View Photos By: Jonnieb2009	If you got to Volvos wesbite then you can use their 'car configurator ' to build your own V50 in Orange flame with 360 views - you can spin it around - I know its not in the flesh but gives you an idea and you can play around with the other colours.

Jun 18th, 2010, 13:47	#6
jasonb In the mood for change! Last Online: May 8th, 2017 10:56 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manchester	there doesn't seem to be any around on the second hand market! If it were me, I would want to see one in the flesh when clean and when dirty. Does it look so bad....no! I remember the the Saints Volvo C70 coupe. Another interesting colour! Still looks ok today. http://www.saint.org/images/c70.gif It is all about personal choice, it you like it, buy it. Don't worry about selling the call already!

Sep 30th, 2010, 00:20	#10
Higgy50 VOC Member 23066 Last Online: Oct 21st, 2010 23:17 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Somerset View Photos By: Higgy50	Here's an orange one!..... http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur...t:429,r:11,s:0 By the sounds of the answers on here you would certainly stand out from the crowd....good or bad??.... I actually quite like it.....Full R Design kit & big alloys........???? __________________ Higgy South West Volvo Link http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/group.php?groupid=8 Last edited by Higgy50; Sep 30th, 2010 at 00:22. Reason: update

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