colors annoy me. 
Machine Silver owners...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: NOVA VA
Both.
I am a black color fan and my last car was a black SS. I loved it. It wasnt as hard to keep clean when new. But, being a daily driver, the front and and rockers (etc) showed their age. The sandblasting was everywhere.
I got the silver on my Vette and at first was very reluctant. But, as I got the car, I was extremely pleased with the silver. I can only describe the particular silver on my car as having a "glow" about it. Honestly, IMO, I think that the silver shows the car off more than black.
My 2 pennies.
I am a black color fan and my last car was a black SS. I loved it. It wasnt as hard to keep clean when new. But, being a daily driver, the front and and rockers (etc) showed their age. The sandblasting was everywhere.
I got the silver on my Vette and at first was very reluctant. But, as I got the car, I was extremely pleased with the silver. I can only describe the particular silver on my car as having a "glow" about it. Honestly, IMO, I think that the silver shows the car off more than black.
My 2 pennies.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Bergen County, NJ
It was between MS and black.
Black would drive me nuts trying to keep it clean, I'm a fanatic on keeping my Vettes clean.
Also, I've had silver cars before, and I never get sick of silver.
But I will say I've seen better shades of silver than the Machine Silver.
Just My .02
Black would drive me nuts trying to keep it clean, I'm a fanatic on keeping my Vettes clean.
Also, I've had silver cars before, and I never get sick of silver.
But I will say I've seen better shades of silver than the Machine Silver.
Just My .02
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Penn Valley California
I have loved every generation of Corvette in silver,especially with red interior(midyears are my favorites).Black was my other close choice,with red interior and i honestly would have been just as happy with that combo.No regrets on Machine Silver.I like it because it is stealthy and doesn't scream here i am.
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Pro
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Here you go folks - 2006 Silver/Ebony/Black 3LT Convertible 6MN. I found this pic in the forums (don't remember who) - I have ordered one just like it.Have a look
Last edited by blkvette1; Feb 18, 2006 at 04:49 PM.
Pro
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From: Centennial CO
Silver is a very masculine color and without a doubt hides dust/dirt more effectively than any other color. My old BMW was white and it wasn't long before I regreted not getting silver. White cars have a tendency to look more like "chick" cars, all other things being equal. Also, according to insurance industry, silver is the least likely color to be involved in accidents - very visible both day and night, and in all weather conditions. 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Austin Texas
wow!! this has to be the most threads started by a single member in order to determine color.
I picked silver bc it is classy, easy to clean and one of the best looking colors to show off the C6's great lines
edit: I just counted, this is either the 7th or 8th thread on this topic you have started.
I picked silver bc it is classy, easy to clean and one of the best looking colors to show off the C6's great lines
edit: I just counted, this is either the 7th or 8th thread on this topic you have started.
Last edited by jeffgdula; Feb 18, 2006 at 06:06 PM.