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Old 08-24-2013, 06:29 AM
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Default No love for the black c7 from GM

They have had every color at the car shows but black. I would love to see more pics of one. All I have seen is the test mule from June .
Old 08-24-2013, 07:00 AM
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Black is great. Maybe the best. I saw one as seen from a helicopter while being driven in the Woodward Cruise in metro Detroit. I have to say that the C7 coupe's top is the best thing since 1963's split window. Plus, you can see out the back.
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Because I still dislike the back end if I ever buy a c7 black will be the best color to hide it. Thats precisely why GM doesnt bring black c7s for show.. really doesnt highlight the body lines well.
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I'm sure it's because black shows every flaw.
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I've seen the black one. It does hide the excessive trim doo-dad design add-ons. Not as ugly as I first thought. Warming up to the C7 slowly. I did like the green. Overly designed in my opinion. Keep it simple next time guys.
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Black really is a PITA, I know from experience. But I have always been partial to it and am anxious to see a C7 in black.
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Hiding the lines is a doubtful excuse........The dark Night Race blue appears to black until your right up on it.

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Personally, I don't think that black works all that well on the C7. YMMV.

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Originally Posted by SkyTopp
I'm sure it's because black shows every flaw.
Old 08-24-2013, 03:29 PM
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White is the new black.
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I personally love black. My last 4 have been black. They just look great and a little wipe down is worth the trouble to show that briliant shine.
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Now if you want to see every nook and cranny on a vehicle then it's silver or gray.
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Originally Posted by mpuzach
Personally, I don't think that black works all that well on the C7. YMMV.

....just needs better wheels and colored calipers
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I love the car in every way except for the lower grill with that shiny bar in the middle. Its just not very macho looking. They really should have done something different down there. If you step back with a little imaganation when you look at the front end of the car you will see a "happy face".
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I love black on the newer cars it hides all the black plastic inserts on the new cars.

I bought a black 2013 accord thinking it was going to be a PITA to take care of but to my big surprise it looks great and is not bad to take care of.



BTW these things make great daily drivers @ 37 MPG city 2.4 and the 6 speed manual trans

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Originally Posted by mpuzach
Personally, I don't think that black works all that well on the C7. YMMV.

Agreed. Let's put some black rims on it and then let's talk.
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Originally Posted by Patriot77
I love the car in every way except for the lower grill with that shiny bar in the middle. Its just not very macho looking. They really should have done something different down there. If you step back with a little imaganation when you look at the front end of the car you will see a "happy face".
That's because they want you to think of Harlen Charles ...........

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