Any advice on picking color?
05-08-2013, 08:41 PM
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05-08-2013, 08:54 PM
#42
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I live in Michigan, so I see no sense in ordering a Corvette now, receiving it maybe in October or November only to store it until next spring. Hopefully by spring '14, some dealer within 150 miles will have a few in stock with options I'd like and I'd just pick out the best color combo and drive off. Like others, I cannot decide on a color if I'd order it.
05-08-2013, 09:01 PM
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05-08-2013, 09:54 PM
#45
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Be interesting to see if the Z pallet is more limited or if there is another color available for its introduction. At any rate one thing about waiting a year for the Z is I'll have seen what the colors are in person and wont have to guess. Unless its a new color....
I have to admit, I have been secretly hoping they bring back AO or DSOM for the C7 because I think either would be as my kids say, super wicked awesome.
I have to admit, I have been secretly hoping they bring back AO or DSOM for the C7 because I think either would be as my kids say, super wicked awesome.
05-08-2013, 10:46 PM
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Le Mans Master
Be interesting to see if the Z pallet is more limited or if there is another color available for its introduction. At any rate one thing about waiting a year for the Z is I'll have seen what the colors are in person and wont have to guess. Unless its a new color....
I have to admit, I have been secretly hoping they bring back AO or DSOM for the C7 because I think either would be as my kids say, super wicked awesome.
I have to admit, I have been secretly hoping they bring back AO or DSOM for the C7 because I think either would be as my kids say, super wicked awesome.
05-08-2013, 11:37 PM
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05-09-2013, 10:52 AM
#48
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My earlier summary of the colors.
Look at me, I'm fast: Torch Red or Velocity Yellow
Look at me, I'm BAD: Black, Cyber Gray, or Night Race Blue
Look at me, I'm Classy: Lime Rock Green, Crystal Red
Don't look at me: Arctic White, Blade Silver
OK, I left out Laguna Blue. Not sure where it would go without seeing the color in person. It is kind of sporty, but somewhat classy. Not likely to be the most popular color. When Jetstream Blue came out there were quite a few special ordered (a high percentage), but at the end of the year it was not high on the list (about 8%). I believe the reason is the dealer orders. Dealers like to order black or red. Ask any dealer (used or new) what they call blue. They'll tell you it's Looser blue, and Resale red. Even the best looking blue color does not resale as well as red (don't whip up on me, just ask a dealer). In 2009 Black and Red (2 colors) made up 47% or the cars, in 2010 56% (first year for torch red), in 2011 48%.
Also, the Luguna blue lets you see the accent vents, but they don't stick out. So all things considered it ends up being a color that sets itself apart from the others. With the gray interior I think it will make a striking car. Siver or Chrome wheels, I don't really like it with the black.
Look at me, I'm fast: Torch Red or Velocity Yellow
Look at me, I'm BAD: Black, Cyber Gray, or Night Race Blue
Look at me, I'm Classy: Lime Rock Green, Crystal Red
Don't look at me: Arctic White, Blade Silver
OK, I left out Laguna Blue. Not sure where it would go without seeing the color in person. It is kind of sporty, but somewhat classy. Not likely to be the most popular color. When Jetstream Blue came out there were quite a few special ordered (a high percentage), but at the end of the year it was not high on the list (about 8%). I believe the reason is the dealer orders. Dealers like to order black or red. Ask any dealer (used or new) what they call blue. They'll tell you it's Looser blue, and Resale red. Even the best looking blue color does not resale as well as red (don't whip up on me, just ask a dealer). In 2009 Black and Red (2 colors) made up 47% or the cars, in 2010 56% (first year for torch red), in 2011 48%.
Also, the Luguna blue lets you see the accent vents, but they don't stick out. So all things considered it ends up being a color that sets itself apart from the others. With the gray interior I think it will make a striking car. Siver or Chrome wheels, I don't really like it with the black.
05-19-2013, 02:31 AM
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Had white 2005, got ton of compliments when about. Actually stood out because very few on the road. Have a white 427 but that is a different animal. Buy what you like, you will be paying for it.
05-19-2013, 04:09 AM
#50
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I can't seem to stick to a body color? I've gone from torch red to cyber gray to laguna blue and back to torch red. I had a much easier time choosing the names of my kids. So the question is how or what criteria are you using to pick out body color? Am I the only one with this dilemma?
And if you like multiple colors get the NEW color Laguna Blue... A ALL NEW color for a ALL NEW Vette.
I like red, white, and black... But those colors have been around for many years... So i think Laguna Blue would be cool since its a BRAND NEW color to go with a BRAND NEW model Vette.
05-19-2013, 07:46 AM
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Le Mans Master
Make sure you pick a color that you can live with every day. I see a very bright green Lamborghini in town that gets your attention however I could not see myself driving something that stands out that much.