View Poll Results: Ceramic Matrix Grey
Yay
38
35.85%
Nay
68
64.15%
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General consensus on Matrix Gray
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 430
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From: Church Hill, TN
It sort of grows on you. First time I saw it I thought that if it was an interior house paint they would call it eggshell white, but that does not have much marketing appeal, so they called it CMG. They had a ZR1 at the Bash in this color and I thought it looked good.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 4,754
Likes: 1,650
It's not even that complicated. There is a better definition found in most any dictionary:
"off-white"
Definitions
—adjective
1. white mixed with a small amount of gray, yellow, or other light color.
—noun
1. an off-white color.
"off-white"
Definitions
—adjective
1. white mixed with a small amount of gray, yellow, or other light color.
—noun
1. an off-white color.
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Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2010
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When I was a young man I helped my Dad re-putty all the windows on he and Mom's apartment buildings. I think it looks EXACTLY like the putty we used on the windows!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 771
Likes: 220
From: Saint Clair Shores Michigan
To me, buying a C7 CMG plain is like a steak without the seasoning. It needs some decoration and flavor if I ever was to consider buying one.
The Carbon 65 is cool, and the one Metalgearsolid_x owns has a pretty good combination as well. But I just couldn't pull the trigger on a 'plain' one, regardless of trim.
The Carbon 65 is cool, and the one Metalgearsolid_x owns has a pretty good combination as well. But I just couldn't pull the trigger on a 'plain' one, regardless of trim.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,211
Likes: 283
From: Ten Mile TN
I dont ever see the "blue" in it like someone mentioned in this thread. To me it makes the AW look incredibly dated in comparison. My 18' Z06 in CMG is my (5)th C7 and by far I get the most comments about the color on this one than any color previously.
But then again we're talking color preference which is totally subjective. I would say if you're on the fence about it then it's a pass.
But then again we're talking color preference which is totally subjective. I would say if you're on the fence about it then it's a pass.
I fully agree. My wife liked the Arctic White I traded for it better. Not me. Love mine. Three pictures of my new one, and one of the car I traded.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 142
Likes: 14
From: NC
I feel like Chevy wanted a color like their ol metallic pewter. Something that can look different in different lights and at the same time sporty/classy. I think they failed. It doesn't have much pop or depth. Like others said. White chalk or primer. I dont think they wont offer it for very long.
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Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2018
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Just the opposite for me. First color I saw that I liked better than my 14 Stingray Arctic White. It screamed buy me. I walked away, as it was on the show room floor when getting a service. Two weeks later I saw one in Daytona out in the sun. Loved it. So, I ended up trading and getting one.
I see a little blue in mine in some lighting conditions. First color I have seen I liked better than my Arctic white 14.
I fully agree. My wife liked the Arctic White I traded for it better. Not me. Love mine. Three pictures of my new one, and one of the car I traded.
I see a little blue in mine in some lighting conditions. First color I have seen I liked better than my Arctic white 14.
I fully agree. My wife liked the Arctic White I traded for it better. Not me. Love mine. Three pictures of my new one, and one of the car I traded.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 9,127
Likes: 2,326
From: Pottsville, PA. USA Home Of America's Oldest Brewery Yuengling
My dealer had a 2LT Stingray convertible CMG with red interior carbon flash hood stinger, mirrors,spoiler and chrome wheels it looked stunning!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,640
Likes: 971
From: Rock Hill SC (Charlotte NC Area)
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2015
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Obviously a very personal choice here with no right or wrong answer.
For me, I give it a thumbs down. I prefer bright colors on a sports car - red, blue, orange, yellow, green.
Still wish they would offer something similar to Porsche's Mexico or Voodoo Blue.
For me, I give it a thumbs down. I prefer bright colors on a sports car - red, blue, orange, yellow, green.
Still wish they would offer something similar to Porsche's Mexico or Voodoo Blue.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 2,518
Likes: 942
From: Fl
I think it’s awesome 
It has depth.
The Carbon 65 package is far more thought out than I originally viewed it.
I also think it’s a conservative play towards the ‘frozen’ colors that are so popular with bmw and Mercedes performance cars - definitely a younger buyer angle.
It has depth. The Carbon 65 package is far more thought out than I originally viewed it.
I also think it’s a conservative play towards the ‘frozen’ colors that are so popular with bmw and Mercedes performance cars - definitely a younger buyer angle.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,211
Likes: 283
From: Ten Mile TN
I really like grays, bought this bike in the fall. Cant tell in pictures but it has very fine metal flake in it. Sort of like pictures really do not do the CMG justice
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 771
Likes: 220
From: Saint Clair Shores Michigan
Funny you say that, because I read in an article that the European market asked for additional allocation for the Carbon 65 during its release. I'm not sure what the original distribution was, but Europe basically owns 1 out of 5 Carbon 65s, or roughly 20%.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2018
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Europeans are not big on flashy colors. I don't think a torch red, Sebring orange, or Racing yellow would do well there. CGM is an elegant color, it's not in your face, it's a classy color.
Team Owner
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From: The Beautiful Pacific Northwest
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I really try to see how each color makes the Corvette look good....but I’m having a hard time with this CMG. Sorry, but t looks like a white car with a layer of dirt on it. And I have seen them in person.