Issues with Gray Interior
Le Mans Master
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I read you about none in your area, altho it's hard to tell just what area you are talking about. Still, it's your dollars and you chose to believe the equivalent of a "paint chip" ---at that, one that is online where there is at least one more complication to make it off-color. I am sorry you didn't get what you thought it was going to be. For that reason alone, it would have been worth your while to go somewhere, even a few hundred miles away, to view a real car with the interior for $60K +/- worth of spending.
Several years ago, I didn't get a two-tone interior because there were no examples anywhere (new interior colors) at the time I was ordering (first week orders accepted). When I saw it, I wish I had gotten it.
After attending the Aug '13 Corvettes at Carlisle (+100 miles) and then a trip to Kerbeck (+100 miles) I definitely wanted Laguna Blue. I did want something other than a Black interior so Gray was my only other choice having seen that combo once.
When an opportunity came in late October, '13 to see a Laguna Blue/Gray Dealer C7 in inventory I bought it within two days after seeing it. I love the combination both inside and out. And it's a 3LT with Gray everywhere.
Although a light shade of Gray, I've had no trouble keeping it looking new and I have installed black floor mats.
Last edited by CRABBYJ; Nov 16, 2014 at 05:25 PM.
Racer
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When I ordered my Crystal red, I wanted the grey interior. I did a ton of research, and view lots and lots of pics. It was exactly as I thought it would be. I guess you did not research it much, because the pics are out there.
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Leather dyes very well especially if you just go to a darker grey. The black floormat idea has merit also. Personally I love a light grey. My C3 has "Smoke" interior or light grey, love it!
If you choose to dye you could do some cool 2 tone stuff!
If you choose to dye you could do some cool 2 tone stuff!
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I would also second the black floor mat idea.
I put Ebony mats in my '05 Cashmere interior when I first bought it, and that has saved me many hours of work, and much frustration. I think the dark mat on a light color combo looks great!
Thank goodness for Lloyds!
I put Ebony mats in my '05 Cashmere interior when I first bought it, and that has saved me many hours of work, and much frustration. I think the dark mat on a light color combo looks great!
Thank goodness for Lloyds!
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When I was getting ready to pull the trigger on a NRB vert, I was trying to decide between gray and black for the interior. As luck would have it a local dealer had a NRB/gray vert in his showroom. It is a light gray for sure and the carpet is also lighter than I wanted - the black carpet would be a plus here as mentioned. Didn't want to make a project out of keeping the interior clean so I went with black.
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ooph.. please let us know what the end result is.. might be worth GM swapping out a buyback car's black interior for you to be happy.. would go a long way in some people on the fences eyes imho...
Drifting
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I recently purchased a '15 Red Tint Coat convertible with Gray interior. I chose the gray interior color based solely on the pictures available on the Chevrolet 'build your car' website. To my surprise, the actual gray color was what I would consider to be Light Gray. The gray in the Chevy website pictures showed what could best be described as a Charcoal Gray. I definitely wanted a darker interior and only picked the darker gray based on the nice two-tone contrast appearance with the black dashboard, steering wheel and other interior items.
I have raised the issue with Chevy and am now in the process of resolution. My question to others is if anyone has had a similar experience and if so, what are my options for resolutions.
Thanks so much.
I have raised the issue with Chevy and am now in the process of resolution. My question to others is if anyone has had a similar experience and if so, what are my options for resolutions.
Thanks so much.
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You saw it, didn't like it, and accepted delivery. Looks like you are stuck with it. Just trade it in for a 2016 with a different color interior. You'll get a new car with all the latest improvements and tweaks. A win/win( if the trade in financial hit bugs you, just make peace with the light color and enjoy the more open feeling the light gray creates and cooler temps during the summer).
Drifting
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I bought my NRB with gray interior over a year ago. I knew what the color would be. I replaced my mats with Lloyds gray mats. Everything looks great except for the black retaining rings which I may switch out.
Drifting
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It sucks for the buyer but it is what it is.
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I ordered the jet black interior and was disappointed that it wasn't darker black. It really seems, IMO, to be more of a charcoal color.
After eight months, I've gotten used to it, but would still prefer a blacker black.
After eight months, I've gotten used to it, but would still prefer a blacker black.
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I just got my NRB with gray interior and it I love it, just what I wanted and expected. I wanted a lighter interior.
None of the exterior colors or the interior colors come out accurately on the website. I went around to as many dealers as I could and looked at cars in stock so that I could see the actual colors in person, before I ordered.
I am not sure what Chevrolet could or should do if you order a color you don't like.
None of the exterior colors or the interior colors come out accurately on the website. I went around to as many dealers as I could and looked at cars in stock so that I could see the actual colors in person, before I ordered.
I am not sure what Chevrolet could or should do if you order a color you don't like.