Just IMHO I don't care for the gold either. It makes the bike "different" which can be good in some ways, but in others maybe not so good. The biggest thing is will you have what I call "eternal buyer's remorse".

I have learned that if I settle for something that is not quite right, then I only continue to lust after what I reaaallllyy wanted until I get it. If you truly are bothered by the color, do you really want to tell your bike story over and over again to people who comment on your bike, "yea, it's a nice bike, BUT, the color is not what I really wanted, etc.". Maybe enough cool comments of people who love the color would change your opinion over time? Now, my own bike color story is this...

When I went to buy my road bike, it came in a misty purple. I loved it, and thought I really wanted it. By the time I ordered it, they had the year end model change, and it was only offered in white/brushed silver/black. At first I was so disappointed. One of my friends said, "omg, who would want a white bike?".

Well, the shop owner's wife pointed out to me that having neutral colors would not limit my choices so much if I wanted to match my riding outfits to my bike. Yes, I know this is a vain roadie school of thought, but it is what it is. NOW, I am so glad I have the white bike. It still looks very feminine, but clean looking. I never have to think about what colors to match it... everything goes. I've been saddle/pedal shopping lately and I'm having a really hard time chosing things that have a tinge of color accent to them because it messes up my whole clean bike theme.