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Jan 20, 2008 | 05:32 PM

#41

Rogue C6

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How about a little of both? Have it custom painted!

Jan 20, 2008 | 05:32 PM

#42

TCW

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St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19

Black makes ANY car look 10 times better!

Tom

Jan 20, 2008 | 05:36 PM

#43

User 020720

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Black, nuff said.

Jan 20, 2008 | 05:40 PM

#44

WHS65

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From: McKinney TX

Things you might want to think about

You live in Texas......
Black is killer clean
Black looks REAL BAD when dirty
You are not in the habit of taking care of a car, detailing -hand washing, polishing, etc.

I love my MS, just wish I had the two tone interior!

Last thing, any color Vette is better than no Vette!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy

Jan 20, 2008 | 05:40 PM

#45

redcorvette96

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RED is the best of both worlds. Bright red doesnt show dirt that bad
and it looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan 20, 2008 | 07:10 PM

#46

Bowhunter2001

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I traded this Black C5 in 9 weeks ago on my new MS. I had two other black vettes many years ago. I told myself never again! Well, when I saw this black car I bought it! I had it 6 months. I think I drove it for 1 month and worked on keeping it clean and swirl free for the other 5 months!!! I have learned my lesson, again! I like black better when it is clean, but it is a full time job. My MS can be driven and driven and driven and it still looks clean. This color hides everything. I love the MS!

Jan 20, 2008 | 08:07 PM

#47

XCELER8

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From: Lakeland, Center of Florida Fl

I wanted black but I am alittle to **** for another one. Had 2 black cars about 5 years ago and for me it takes hours to get the car ready for a 10 min ride then back to cleaning...LOL

This is my first silver car and really impressed with how well it stays clean but then again I do clean it 2-3 times a week..

The lines do pop IMO.

Jan 20, 2008 | 08:09 PM

#48

NEV3R L8

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Jan 20, 2008 | 08:59 PM

#49

OneSickZ06

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From: "Freedom or Die..." South, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanw2006

nice Z jae is it 1lz or 2lz it looks Beautiful

Thanks

2LZ wit Nav.

P.S. Seems silver is winning!

Last edited by OneSickZ06; Jan 20, 2008 at 09:04 PM.

Jan 20, 2008 | 10:26 PM

#50

chet b

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From: Mukwonago wisconsin

Silver, but I'm prejudiced

Jan 20, 2008 | 10:58 PM

#51

BD Z06

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Definitely silver.

Jan 21, 2008 | 02:14 AM

#52

808speed

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once you go black

Jan 21, 2008 | 10:16 AM

#53

jrpedraza

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From: Austin TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHS65

Things you might want to think about

You live in Texas......
Black is killer clean
Black looks REAL BAD when dirty
You are not in the habit of taking care of a car, detailing -hand washing, polishing, etc.

I love my MS, just wish I had the two tone interior!

Last thing, any color Vette is better than no Vette!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy

Mine is Machine Silver and love that I don't have to stay on top of wiping it down every day or washing it all the time, sometimes I just too busy. I love washing and cleaning my 'vette, taking it out when it's anything less than sparkling really bugs me. With silver I don't have to worry about it looking dirty..

"Last thing, any color Vette is better than no Vette!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

JR

Jan 21, 2008 | 10:21 AM

#54

Sven

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From: Coppin' a tan from the Messiah's aura

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Black = mega work
MS = negligible work

I went with black.

Jan 21, 2008 | 10:30 AM

#55

C6~Missle

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From: N Carolina 08 Z51 Coupe

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbgary

here's my take on the subject...if it's gonna be a garage queen and you have of time on your hands to keep it looking it's best, get black. black looks best when it clean. if it's gonna be a driver and a quick trip to the car wash down the street to rinse it off sounds like the ticket, get the silver. silver looks best the day after you wash it and the rest of the week no matter the weather.

it's a corvette so it's gonna get noticed no matter what color you get.

Black has that sinister mean look..

Silver is easier to maintain.. still looks sharp too.. either way you can't go wrong..

Jan 21, 2008 | 10:32 AM

#56

Jimmy G.

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From: Plain City Utah

I actually considered Silver...but decided on Black.

Jan 21, 2008 | 10:33 AM

#57

kmag52

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As the owner of three silver cars I can tell you from experience it is a great color to keep looking nice. Have owned one black vehicle in my life and that will be the last...yes a beautiful color when clean but it doesnt stay that way long.

Jan 21, 2008 | 10:42 AM

#58

VETTAMOUS

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From: Millington Tennesse

St. Jude Donor '11-'12, '14

went to eureka springs corvette show and thousands of vettes. me and wife only saw 3 other machine silvers. there were lots of reds, blacks and tons of yellows a few blues and dsoms. i know theres more out there but they were only few at show.

so let us know your choice

Jan 21, 2008 | 01:11 PM

#59

KM1959

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I know a woman who actually named her silver C5 "Prudence" - you won't find any black Vettes named "Prudence". Very sorry if that ruins it for you silver guys - it did for me!