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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 09:01 PM
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I've searched the big dealer's inventory and have come up empty handed. If anyone knows of a 2LT Laguna Blue/Grey coupe with a painted roof, A8, NPP, silver or chrome wheels and PDR, please send me a PM. Thanks.
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 09:24 PM
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Why not just order one from factory?
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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 11:13 PM
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Why not just order one from factory?
I'm not sure what the data would say, but anecdotally I searched for a BS car with Grey seats for over a year. Wanted other options too, but I would venture to say that Grey seats are very rare. AR, Black and Kalahari all seem to be more common. If you feel strongly, I agree with the above, order what you want from the dealer of your choice. Shop around and find the right deal for you.
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Did you try Cargurus.com?
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 10:49 AM
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Did you try Cargurus.com?
Sure did. I think I'm going to wait and order a 2016. If they start building in July hopefully I could take delivery by Labor Day? Maybe the shortage of painted roofs will be over by then.
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rmorin1249
Sure did. I think I'm going to wait and order a 2016. If they start building in July hopefully I could take delivery by Labor Day? Maybe the shortage of painted roofs will be over by then.
That is very doubtful. By the time you get it, our best driving days here in the Mid-Atlantic will be over. You'll be kicking yourself as you look at it sitting in the garage over winter. You can't get time wasted back. I'd give Mike a call and get want you want now. No time like the present. Stick with your original plan. You're going out of town for a month so the wait won't be bad.
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That is very doubtful. By the time you get it, our best driving days here in the Mid-Atlantic will be over. You'll be kicking yourself as you look at it sitting in the garage over winter. You can't get time wasted back. I'd give Mike a call and get want you want now. No time like the present. Stick with your original plan. You're going out of town for a month so the wait won't be bad.
I'm headed to Criswell tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by rmorin1249
Sure did. I think I'm going to wait and order a 2016. If they start building in July hopefully I could take delivery by Labor Day? Maybe the shortage of painted roofs will be over by then.
Production start up for 2016 is June 22nd.

Dealers are supposed to start taking orders on April 16th.
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Originally Posted by rmorin1249
I'm headed to Criswell tomorrow.
Maybe not geographically ideal but I'd recommend Reliable Chevrolet in Springfield, MO. Reach out to Wes Milby, he was great and the whole deal was super easy. I live in AL, which is 500 miles, but purchased my 2015 Corvette there (Z51 / 3LT). Good luck....
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Thanks for all the advice but I have decided to wait and order a 2016 from Mike at Criswell. According to him, I am #3 on his list. Hope to have the car in August. Until then, I'll keep dreaming.
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Check your P.M.

Close, but not exactly what you were looking for.

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Check your P.M.

Close, but not exactly what you were looking for.
Thanks, but I want painted top and grey interior. I'm satisfied waiting on a 2016. Hoping I might get a tow hook.
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