BYD Seal 5 DM-i owners: Is the black color worth it or too hard to maintain?

nocturnal_hermittt | 2026-03-12 22:24 | 28 views

Hi all. I’m planning to get a BYD Seal 5 DM‑i in a few months, and I’m currently torn between the grey and black color. When I visited the BYD showroom and saw all the colors in person, I immediately fell in love with the black one. It's like having a Batmobil but... electric/hybrid and made in china. 😆 My only concern is maintenance. The fingerprints were very visible on the black unit at the showroom, and I’ve heard that dust, dirt, and scratches are more visible on black cars and having to clean it all the time might be a hassle. The grey is probably the safest choice. I’ve been told it’s easier to maintain since scratches, dust, and dirt aren’t as noticeable. But honestly, it looks a bit boring to me. Right now I’m leaning toward black because it just looks good, but I’m worried I might regret it later. What do you guys think?

Comments (5)

utotnilolaa 2026-03-12 23:29

Black is the hardest to keep it looking clean. After ng carwash ilang oras lang parang hindi na-carwash

TemperatureNo8755 2026-03-12 23:45

my first car is black, never again wala akong time and patience to maintain it, every single hairline scratches kitang kita mo tapos kinabukasan sobrang kitang kita agad ang alikabok

Acceptable-Car-3097 2026-03-13 01:27

If black, it might be a good idea to set aside budget for professional ceramic coating. Para may sacrificial layer ka that will help against swirls and bird droppings lalo na. I've read in this sub na yung dust pwedeng i-blower na lang daw with it. Some say na it's not worth it if beater car lang siya. But personally I'd like to take care of my stuff, especially since a 900k vehicle is still 900k.

sotopic 2026-03-13 01:48

Hirap boss, lalo na kung OC ka.

Fit_Apartment_6452 2026-03-13 05:05

Elegant at executive appeal ng black... pero dahil konte lng time q mgpa carwash.. i got the white one, pra d masyadong kita yung dumi🤣

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