bobstripower

i totalled my wifes 07 last week and have been looking fora low mileage vette.A totally weird thing is going on with the 2012 vert carlisle blue car.here are 4 cars under 300 miles in the US--all of them are carlisle blue and all of them are here in Atanta.3 of them show on car fax as manufatureres car, one was sold from a dealer back to detroit--- all came thru auctions wiin the last month, 2 from ohio,1 from fl,1 from detroit-Does anyone know if there was some kind of issue with theses cars--maybe paint since it was a new color--how can i tell when i look at them if theres been a paint issue--car fax show clean--thanks PS i dont like the color but its my wifes car

Mike Campbell

It was a one year color and most folks either loved it or hated it. There's a guy in our club with one ( a GS) & it has cyber grey stripes. It looks fine to me.

Train66

If you buying some garbage like a Prius then get it in an awful color like Carlisle Blue.

Otherwise if you are inclined for a neutral color get one of the silvers.

Bassprocop

I saw Carlisle Blue GS online and I made a remark to my wife that I had never seen a Vette in that color. The online pics (the car was for sale) were stunning. I researched the color a bit and found out the reasoning behind the special paint color and that there were very few made in that color. I think they made about 3 zr1's or some ridiculously low number. I then saw that a local dealer had one in stock and went to look at it. I thought it looked like someone forgot to paint it. I did not like the color at all and I think that you would grow tired of looking at it. My opinion of course and you do have to keep the boss happy. That I totally agree with. Hope you didn't get hurt in the crash and good luck buying a new one.

Patman

To each his own, but I personally think it's a great color. When you see it in person it really does look different than in pictures. So don't judge until you've seen one in the flesh. I like unique colors, I wish my C5 was something unique as I do get tired of the fact that there are so many black Corvettes just like mine out there. I would have rather had something like Fairway Green, another un loved color but one that I like a lot.

GARYFINN

That was not the question the OP asked !!

grady

Here's mine

bobstripower

thanks fotr fast reply--still cant figure out why the coincidence of 4 of them In atl, 3 of which were manual

blitzebill

C6Whatever

I love the color but to answer your question I have not heard of any problems with the paint. I am sure there are some GM guys on here that you might be able to get more info from.
I don't like the fact that the cars have gone through auctions. Would make me nervous. Good look in your search and don't feel bad abut wrecking your wife's car. Now she gets a new one

Lisa

blitzebill

paint on my Carl Blue G6 is fine.

RO55

I really like the color. I like the fact that the color is rare. Good luck!

TLS_Addict

The color isnt done justice without being seen in person.

bobstripower

well i think i figured out part of the mystery--turns out a friend of a friend owns a Chevy dealer in south ga.Spoke with him and he said if theres a new color many times the execs cars,which these were, are that color.Since the color wasnt a big seller (only 42) and the were on corporate books they all went to auction at same time.Plus he told me that they also will show the cars at Malls,Arenas etc.We did look at one today, and its really a retro color,and since the 60s were my time, we like it.Still weird though how theres 4 in Atlanta.BTW also found out theres a 7K rebate on new 2012 vettes, that have never been titled

AddisonD

I've only seen one, and thought it was a good color.
I tend to darker shades, but the CB color was a nice blue-ish version of a silver, as I registered it in my mind.

I would not worry about the auction if it is that new, as it should still have warranty, and is probably even CPO'd by Chevrolet/GM.

Mine 2011 vette was originally a show car, according to the RPO codes. It has extended CPO and full maintenance warranties, which show up when the dealership checks the VIN.

Good luck, enjoy the new one.

lebvette

I like it.

flange

If the local dealer here would have worked with me on pricing, I would have had a 4lt transport very in this color. They cherished it and didn't want to deal, so I got a nrb 427vert instead. I like the color and say go for it!

USA1 427

Personally, I love the color. It just didn't sell as well as they thought and probably have some left over. Go for it.

jb_va2001

CB looks great, and it's more fun to have a unique color.

HarleyB

CB sure looks good on Grady's GS.