What do you guys think about DBM?

[Twylr]

I just picked up this 2009 legacy for $2000 a few months ago and it came with the DBM (poop brown). I really enjoy the car and I’m planning on keeping it for a while. While I explored some of the forums discussing the color I saw that a lot of people say they like it. I’m on the fence about deciding if I should change the color (since the paint is rough already) or restore the color, repaint what is needed, and embrace the poop brown color. I’m hoping that the color would grow on me. Just want to know what you guys would do and what you guys think of DBM. I’ve also seen that it’s a rare color!

Edited September 28, 2023 by Twylr

[KZJonny]

I kinda like it.

My personal favourite colour (for Outbacks anyway) is the Green Mica, which I also don't think was well liked generally. Legacies would be a little different for me... the lines of the car call out for something different, but it's totally preference. I like my BSM (Brilliant Silver Metallic?) LGT, but would possibly change the colour to more of gunmetal grey if I were to do a respray.

I would try doing some paint restoration first. Maybe just start with a cut and polish and see how it comes up. Given that a decent  and not even great re-spray is probably going to cost about what the car is worth, it would be my last option personally.

Edited September 28, 2023 by KZJonny

[Rusty9]

It's a good color, almost bought one when I was looking, but it wasn't a GT. And the spec.b that popped up only came in BSM for my year.

I mean if you really hate it, but love the car, you could get it wrapped. But full color change wraps are quite a bit extra for doing the door jambs and other noticeable crevices. And you'll have to have it removed and re-done every 5-7 years depending on sun exposure.

I'd say keep it if the paint is in good shape.

 

[blackobxt]

Guilty of almost buying a champagne gold outback xt. Also guilty of wishing my outback was just about any color other than obsidian black.

[MoleMan]

3 hours ago, blackobxt said:

Guilty of almost buying a champagne gold outback xt. Also guilty of wishing my outback was just about any color other than obsidian black.

My 08 Harvest Wheat Metallic 3.0R is a love hate relationship.  It's been referred to baby puke gold.  

Not the best color I will admit.

[Twylr]

6 hours ago, Rusty9 said:

It's a good color, almost bought one when I was looking, but it wasn't a GT. And the spec.b that popped up only came in BSM for my year.

I mean if you really hate it, but love the car, you could get it wrapped. But full color change wraps are quite a bit extra for doing the door jambs and other noticeable crevices. And you'll have to have it removed and re-done every 5-7 years depending on sun exposure.

I'd say keep it if the paint is in good shape.

 

This what I was thinking. Keep the color and restore it and if it doesn’t grow on me I’ll just wrap it to something more appealing. I hope it does grow on me though but I suppose we all have different tastes. 

[Twylr]

6 hours ago, blackobxt said:

Guilty of almost buying a champagne gold outback xt. Also guilty of wishing my outback was just about any color other than obsidian black.

Wow I didn’t even know the Outback came with that color. In my opinion, vomit green is worse than poop brown. 

[Twylr]

On 9/28/2023 at 10:33 AM, KZJonny said:

I kinda like it.

My personal favourite colour (for Outbacks anyway) is the Green Mica, which I also don't think was well liked generally. Legacies would be a little different for me... the lines of the car call out for something different, but it's totally preference. I like my BSM (Brilliant Silver Metallic?) LGT, but would possibly change the colour to more of gunmetal grey if I were to do a respray.

I would try doing some paint restoration first. Maybe just start with a cut and polish and see how it comes up. Given that a decent  and not even great re-spray is probably going to cost about what the car is worth, it would be my last option personally.

As far as paint restoration the only things I have to do is repair a few dings and paint my bumper. I also have scratches on the car that I would like to touch up.

[Twylr]

3 hours ago, MoleMan said:

My 08 Harvest Wheat Metallic 3.0R is a love hate relationship.  It's been referred to baby puke gold.  

Not the best color I will admit.

It’s not horrible but it definitely is an interesting color choice. Someone out there likes it. 

[MoleMan]

3 minutes ago, Twylr said:

It’s not horrible but it definitely is an interesting color choice. Someone out there likes it. 

Let's just say the car was to good to pass up at the time. Bought it in 2012 with 62,000 miles from a Subaru Dealer. It was priced right under 7 grand.  No accidents etc..  Honestly my Subarus colors are odd. One Gen 4 ABP 2.5i Leggy, one Gen 4 3.0R is HWM, and the 2018 3.6R in DBP.  While all my other cars are silver or white.

 

 

[blackobxt]

Champagne wasn’t a color I was looking for but when we decided to get my wife her outback a manual trans was a requirement and the selection was a little slim. If I could change my color, it would be white with maybe some pearl. Black just highlights any imperfection and the thing is like an oven here in Arizona.