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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:22 AM
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I'm in the market for a vette, again (went import for a while (wrx) and tired of it so i'm coming back )...I'm 99% sure I want Black, I've heard the good and the bad, some Pictures of black coupes would be great.

Anyone with a black vette that truly regrets their color choice?

Post shots of your Black ride

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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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not to act like the forum police but do a search i see this thread like every week.


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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:33 AM
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You know what they say about black cars. Sure they are a pain to keep clean and show everything, but for me, nothing looks better than a black car when it's waxed.

While I love black, I would have to say though, I would definitely consider a red one for my "next" vette.

Best of luck.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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Black isn't just a color, it's a full time job. I wouldn't have it any other way.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 02:55 AM
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Let me try and change your mind!! (dont get me wrong, I love a black vette), but check out the Electron Blue.. (also available in Coupe)









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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 03:08 AM
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Let me change your mind back to black, blue sure is purty but black is the bomb!!!!!! You will need to upgrade your supply of elbow grease though.

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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 03:09 AM
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I highly recommend the black. I love my car and have never regretted my color choice. I use Zaino polish on my Z06 and find that it keeps the car looking great between washes, and with just a little detail spray from time to time and my California Duster, it stays looking great for several weeks at a time if the weather is good.

Go for it!
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 03:30 AM
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nice pics
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Once you the get passed that knawing, "PAIN IN THE ****" thinking, you will love it even more! I havent seen any colors I wouldn't want, but I would only buy black.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 04:18 AM
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Black on black with chrome lip , only way to fly.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 04:34 AM
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silver.............but i wont post half a dozen pics of my car in your thread cause thats not the topic..


(although silver is easier to keep clean....shows less stuff....but...nothing looks finer than a nice clean flawless (and i mean flawless) black paint job...)

ok u can have your thread back

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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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Keeping Black clean is a career, not a job.

But when it's clean - nothing looks as good as Black.



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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 06:37 AM
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Nightmare to keep clean, but I love it!





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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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I LOVE MY BLACK CAR BUT............................... ITS A PAIN.Im doing white for the next one! really.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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I LOVE MY BLACK CAR BUT............................... ITS A PAIN.Im doing white for the next one! really.
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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[QUOTE=EnglandGreen]Keeping Black clean is a career, not a job.

But when it's clean - nothing looks as good as Black.



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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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don't forget a good set of tires haha..
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Old Jan 20, 2006 | 07:38 AM
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Do I hate my blk Vette, sure! But then I wash and wax it and the love comes right back.
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