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Old 01-01-2012, 10:05 PM
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We went to the San Diego Auto Show today and my wife fell in love with the Carlisle Blue ZR1 that was on display and she now wants a Carlisle Blue Corvette! The one good thing is that she said she would be happy with the base coupe as long as it is that color.

I do have to admit that I didn't care for the color when I first saw it but I did keep going back to look at it. There is something interesting about that color...

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Is one in your future?
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On a ZR1 I could live with it
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i was thinking you'd tell her that CB only comes on the ZR1 so you have to get one.
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Is one in your future?
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Old 01-01-2012, 10:34 PM
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That color ONLY looks good on the ZR1. That's the one you should buy.
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If my wife insisted on a pink ZR1 than I would consider....

CB is not that bad - but if she saw one in SSB she may like it even more - well I would...

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maybe get a GS with this combo... see post #85 in this thread.

(I know, my non-preference for CB is weakening ...!)

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...lise-blue.html

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Originally Posted by DonOH
i was thinking you'd tell her that CB only comes on the ZR1 so you have to get one.
Outstanding idea.
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I like Carlisle Blue, but it's a ONE YEAR ONLY color.

Some guys feel that color threatens their masculinity.
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Originally Posted by Tim05C6Z51
Outstanding idea.
Me too!!!!!!!
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My wife wants a corvette too
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Happy wife = happy life. Let her pick one out and buy it.
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Originally Posted by peter pan
On a ZR1 I could live with it
Old 01-02-2012, 09:08 AM
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Taking your wife to an auto show is like taking her to a high-end jewelry store....it's a big mistake!

If you can swing it buy her the Carlisle Blue C6. Then buy yourself a new ZR1 or Z06 in a color you prefer. Everyone's happy....especially the dealership salesperson.
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Uh oh! You're in trouble now. Ask my hubby. Once he said yes get that car it led to all of those mods, then the 2nd car, then more mods, then the lift. And he already knows the C7s are in the future. It's racing thru my blood now - he's pretty much fighting a losing battle.

Yep - a CB GS - that's the ticket. She'll love it. Get out the checkbook. OH! Maybe Hendricks will work you a deal on the one he's trying to move.
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Great ride and good color IMO...if you tell her it only comes in ZR1 though you better never take her to any vette rallys

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Originally Posted by Marc V.
I like Carlisle Blue, but it's a ONE YEAR ONLY color.

Some guys feel that color threatens their masculinity.
"Ridiculous", a color means nothing!
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I like ANY color of a Corvette. I'd get it for her.......
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I had the same problem at Bloomington Gold last summer.
The wife saw a Supersonic Blue GS.
It's now in my garage.


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