I want to get one in black, but am wondering how noticeable the gold speckles are, if at all.

Thanks

 

Try http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ght=Java+black

I visited my dealer several times during overcast days and thought Java Black Pearl was ok enough, but when I saw it in direct sunlight I could not tolerate the gold flake. I'm sure some will love it. The Forester is available in Java Black Pearl so check that out for yourself.

A co-worker is somewhat upset that I changed my color selection from Java Black Pearl because he wanted to harass me by calling my STi a bass boat - a fiberglass dig.

 

Crap.

I was all set on getting the black until I saw those gold flakes. Too gaudy for me. Looks like I might be leaning towards the less showy rental car white. ;-)