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Old 06-10-2013, 07:34 PM
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Default If you are coming from Torch Red, what color are you getting?

I'm on the fence with color choice...this time around I want to get something other than red. If you feel the same, what are you contemplating this time around?
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It's not a huge leap, but I'm going with Crystal Red. IMO it adds a touch of class to this car and it's lines. Also still provides a contrast with the body vents that I wanted.

To provide full disclosure, my current RED car is a Saturn Sky Redline.
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After red the logical choice is yellow........after yellow there is no where to go.....
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My last 2 corvettes were torch red...so I went black in my latest c6...

It's such a bitch...my suggestion is don't go black...
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Laguna Blue/kalahari interior, 2LT Z51. Coming from a Mag Red/light oak C5, SB 1 package.
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I currently own a Torch Red Grand Sport. I am probably going to get either an Artic White or Torch Red, or possibly Cyber Gray. Regardless going with red interior and black wheels.

If I had to pick today, I would say Artic White.
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I'm coming from Anniversary Red (C5) and very tempted to choose yellow, but when push comes to shove, CR.
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If not red , leaning to arctic white with 3lt red interior. Any color c7 is a win!
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Interesting responses...I sure would like to see most of the colors in the flesh before deciding....and with the various wheel options, interiors, etc I'm thinking a spring, 2014 delivery would allow that...should be fun during the winter going around to dealerships to view their C7s. I wonder what month I should order in to create a May delivery?
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Originally Posted by JerriVette
My last 2 corvettes were torch red...so I went black in my latest c6...

It's such a bitch...my suggestion is don't go black...
No more black for me , have a 66 & 07 Black tired of fighting the dust & pollen ,wax wax wax ........

C7 Conv , put deposit down w /Tommy Jr...will be looking at C7 Coupes to see first had whats good for me ,

Just my 2 cents , The Dog
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Laguna Blue-Blue Top-Red interior
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Laguna Blue-Blue Top-Red interior

Sounds fantastic...haven't thought of a vert combo, but those tops look gorgeous with body color in the same family. Now, can you get that Yeungling gang to put a brewery in Michigan? I fell in love with that draft amber last vacation in Florida...I think they built a brewery down there, right?
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Of the 10 corvettes I have owned so far, my very first was (ugly) gold, and the rest were variations of Red, mostly Torch Red, except for a not-too-flattering Precision Red in my 2005 C6, and Precision Red in my most recent Z06.

This time around, due to the extensive amount of black paint in the trim, I decided to play it safe and go with black on black with black wheel. I have not seen the car in person yet, and mine is already queued for production. My guess is the first C7 I may get to see in person is my own.

I am hoping the Hi-Po will have color-coded trim, or better yet, carbon-fiber rear fascia, splitter and side skirts, etc. I really would like to get another Torch Red; I am just not too convinced with the way the current black rear fascia contrast looks in person. IMO, if it were carbon fiber, I believe the contrast would present a different effect that is better than just carbon flash paint.
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I agree with a previous comment that I've got to take the fall and winter to check out various color combinations @ dealerships before I decide....I had a torch red 2010 GS Coupe, and now have a torch red 427 Convertible, and also am thinking the C7 Coupe I get will be a different color........ Right now am leaning toward white(always a favorite of mine) or yikes, can't believe I'm saying this.....yellow
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I have had 3 C6's, 2006 silver, 2008 CRM, and my current 2010 TR GS.
I definitely want a change and am leaning towards a black Z51 vert with Kalahari suede interior and the standard Z51 silver wheels.
I would like to see the C7 color in person prior to making the final decision.
My daily driver is a Malbec black [purple metallic specs on black] Infiniti M which looks great clean, but does get "dirty" quickly. However, since my Vettes are only driven on clear days, that should not be a major problem for me and my California brush.
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My last two Vettes were Torch Red...and I was going to get Torch Red again till I saw Watkins Glen Gray...and I defected!
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In the FWIW department....My 67 was RED....my 71 was RED....my 02 was WHITE...my 06 was BLACK (NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER AGAIN) my 16 is TORCH RED.....My Mid Engine will be ......

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All corvettes are RED. The rest is up to you.
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People buy Corvettes that aren't red?
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Originally Posted by ersatz928
My last two Vettes were Torch Red...and I was going to get Torch Red again till I saw Watkins Glen Gray...and I defected!
I'm in the process of making the same defection myself, going from TR to WGGM. Keeping black wheels but although nixing red calipers this time I will move from a 3LT AR interior to 2LT AR with two-tone seats to de-emphasize the red somewhat..


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