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Old 10-26-2007, 08:36 PM
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I don't get it. Why are there so many green C4's?

No offense to those that own them, and I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but the popularity of green confounds me.

Just wondering.
Old 10-26-2007, 08:37 PM
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Green was the popular color in the 90's
Old 10-26-2007, 09:05 PM
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The Polo Green Metallic colors in the 90's really only accounted for about 10-15% of the total production run of C4's in each model year.

Maybe not popular by the production numbers, but those of us who own then (or used to own them) think it's a great color.
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Polo Green with a tan interior is an absolutely stunning combo, IMO.
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I heard in a movie once that geniuses choose green.
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The GM medium metalic green is a nice paint to look at up close with all that pearl in it. And it shines so well. Besides, the polo club rules
Old 10-26-2007, 09:18 PM
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Obviously alot of folks agree with you all...BUT...

I have noticed that Green C4s seem to sell for less than comparable cars in similar condition with more desirable colors...so tastes must have changed (thankfully).
Old 10-26-2007, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvette Chris
Polo Green with a tan interior is an absolutely stunning combo, IMO.
Absolutely agree! -'95 green vert, tan top and hides... (6spd of course!)
Very elegant, and a bit less noticed by the authorities

-pete
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Polo green metalic and tan interior (british racing colors) looks elegant and just plain bad A$$
Old 10-26-2007, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tdbarnes
I heard in a movie once that geniuses choose green.
Great minds think alike!

BTW: If you heard it in a movie it MUST BE TRUE!!!
Old 10-26-2007, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvette Chris
Polo Green with a tan interior is an absolutely stunning combo, IMO.
I agree, but then again I am a little partial to my 1990 Polo Green Machine.









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Originally Posted by brian_g
Obviously alot of folks agree with you all...BUT...

I have noticed that Green C4s seem to sell for less than comparable cars in similar condition with more desirable colors...so tastes must have changed (thankfully).
You sound like a white Vette owner. They like the absence of color.
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Originally Posted by Strick
You sound like a white Vette owner. They like the absence of color.
actually white is the presence of all colors in a scientific discussion.
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Originally Posted by Impala Balko
actually white is the presence of all colors in a scientific discussion.
Okay, then he must be a black Vette owner.
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<--- I do like the green, but I wish the interior would have been black. Though the tan/green is an nice combination
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How about a mix:

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Originally Posted by Strick
Okay, then he must be a black Vette owner.
What does race have to do with anything?














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Old 10-26-2007, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvette Chris
Polo Green with a tan interior is an absolutely stunning combo, IMO.
Listen to the man, he knows what he is talking about.
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I'm Green with envy.
or something else making me green....

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Originally Posted by Impala Balko
actually white is the presence of all colors in a scientific discussion.
No, Black is the presence of all colors and White is the abscence of color. If you take all of the crayons in the box and mix them together, you will not get White. You will get Black. Just a little clarification.


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