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RCowan · 08-07-2008, 10:58 PM

Every car looks good in black.

Black, white, and silver will never go out of style even though they may seem plain.

Camaro Lives On · 08-07-2008, 11:03 PM

Silver is a BEAUTIFUL cool, esp. on the 'Maro. Yellow is better tho

. just messin' with ya (kinda

). Dont let anyone try to talk you out of it, because silver is GREAT, and it will be you car, do as YOU wish!

Mr Twisty · 08-07-2008, 11:03 PM

It's your car, get what YOU want.

o2camaross · 08-07-2008, 11:17 PM

silver for the win, im prolly goin with the silver with the cyber gray stripes

Mr Twisty · 08-07-2008, 11:27 PM

Wait till you see the silver car in person, good color.

EllwynX · 08-07-2008, 11:35 PM

I'm 95% sure my Camaro will be silver. I've known all along that Silver and White would be my two choices. Though I admit Cyber Gray is a great looking color too.

I've never cared for bright or loud colors (though yellow looks good on a few cars). And black just hides too many of the cars lines, and shows entirely too much dirt/dust.

Silver (and white to a lesser extent) on the other hand stay clean looking MUCH longer than many other colors (especially black).

Silver has come to symbolize 'clean', 'modern' and 'sophistication'. Which fits my personality perfectly.

Just as all my kitchen appliances are silver (stainless steel), so shall my Camaro be. LOL

Oh, and my last 2 vehicles ('02 Camaro and '05 Aveo) have been silver too.

shank0668 · 08-07-2008, 11:37 PM

you should see my black vette after a wash and wax. camaro could pull off any color well

Emher · 08-08-2008, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65bus

Dont know if this means anything but there might only be three made and givin away Est.MSRP $40,000 boy they really over estimate everything dont they

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I really hope this is a package and not just 3

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...&ct=image&cd=1

I never once took that competition into the equation since 1) I never was able to enter seeing as I don't live in the US or Canada, and 2) we're talking production here, and 3) those cars most likely have the custom Bumblebee paintjob like in the movies, not the Sunrise color from Valspar that has been on one of the repainted concepts thats looks a lot like the Bee paintjob but is a whole lot cheaper.

And yes, there's been mentions of a Bumblebee package for production, if you don't believe me ask CamaroScotty.

LadiesMan217 · 08-08-2008, 08:25 AM

For me, black does nothing for me.

I have a few reasons for this.

1. It's never clean...(well, ok...RIGHT after a wash/wax...but leave the driveway and it's dirty again

2. The lines and seams get lost. Look at the other colors and you see definite lines (from the hood, the trunk, the doors, the body panels) To me, those seams and lines add to the beauty of a car. Even that "mail slot" gets lost.

The white on the Camaro is way too sterile though. It needs to be a "warmer" white (if that makes sense).

minibus135 · 08-08-2008, 08:49 AM

Silver is a great colour on the Camaro, in my opinion, but I personally prefer the dark tungsten-like colour, which is a little darker than the bright silver.

Supermans · 08-08-2008, 08:56 AM

I personally didn't like the color of the silver concept when it was first unveiled. It wasn't until I saw it in bumblebee Valspar Sunrise yellow that I fell in love with the car.. Silver is too plain in my opinion..I'm leaning towards the dark Imperial Blue at this point with the silver stripes..

odie23 · 08-08-2008, 09:43 AM

Pros:
1. It hides dust well.
2. It gives vehicles an up-scale look.
3. It looks great with chrome/or polished alloy wheels.
4. A lot of manufactures choose it for show/concept cars because it focuses the eye on the design, not the color.
5. Bright interiors pop.
6. It’s not a cop magnet.
Cons:
1. It is a tad boring (Disclosure; I have a silver vehicle and it’s gotten comps, but it does blend in).
2. It’s a hard color to match if a body panel has to be repainted.
3. Door dings seem more noticeable.
4. It’s quite popular.

The bottom line is, if you like it, get it and you can always trade it in on a bright colored Z when that comes out

Supermans · 08-08-2008, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odie23

Pros:
1. It hides dust well.
2. It gives vehicles an up-scale look.
3. It looks great with chrome/or polished alloy wheels.
4. A lot of manufactures choose it for show/concept cars because it focuses the eye on the design, not the color.
5. Bright interiors pop.
6. It’s not a cop magnet.
Cons:
1. It is a tad boring (Disclosure; I have a silver vehicle and it’s gotten comps, but it does blend in).
2. It’s a hard color to match if a body panel has to be repainted.
3. Door dings seem more noticeable.
4. It’s quite popular.

The bottom line is, if you like it, get it and you can always trade it in on a bright colored Z when that comes out

You're right. However in the end it just boils down to preference. Dark and light silver will be the most popular color with black trailing in second.. Yellow has always been the least popular, however this time, that might change (because of Bumblebee ofcourse)..

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 08-08-2008, 11:13 AM

I think silver is great and easy to keep clean, doesn't show swirls. I now have black which will be the LAST black car ever. A NIGHTMARE. My last 3 cars b4 my black Si were silver, so silver is out for me. I will probably get orange. Maybe white. A couple friends tell me to get yellow, but I think its TOO bright(look at me). IMHO silver, orange, yellow, white are the best and easiest colors for the Camaro. Just my 2 cents.

BLACK IS A NIGHTMARE PERIOD.

08-07-2008, 11:03 PM	#17
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	It's your car, get what YOU want. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

08-07-2008, 11:27 PM	#19
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	Wait till you see the silver car in person, good color. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

08-08-2008, 08:25 AM	#23
LadiesMan217 Drives: '10 IOM/IO 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MA Posts: 1,680 View My Garage	For me, black does nothing for me. I have a few reasons for this. 1. It's never clean...(well, ok...RIGHT after a wash/wax...but leave the driveway and it's dirty again 2. The lines and seams get lost. Look at the other colors and you see definite lines (from the hood, the trunk, the doors, the body panels) To me, those seams and lines add to the beauty of a car. Even that "mail slot" gets lost. The white on the Camaro is way too sterile though. It needs to be a "warmer" white (if that makes sense). __________________ Proud Member of NEC5!

08-08-2008, 08:56 AM	#25
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,729 View My Garage	I personally didn't like the color of the silver concept when it was first unveiled. It wasn't until I saw it in bumblebee Valspar Sunrise yellow that I fell in love with the car.. Silver is too plain in my opinion..I'm leaning towards the dark Imperial Blue at this point with the silver stripes.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

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08-07-2008, 10:58 PM	#15
RCowan Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: H-town Posts: 156	Every car looks good in black. Black, white, and silver will never go out of style even though they may seem plain.

08-07-2008, 11:03 PM	#16
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 2005 Saab 9-5 2.3T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,687 View My Garage	Silver is a BEAUTIFUL cool, esp. on the 'Maro. Yellow is better tho . just messin' with ya (kinda ). Dont let anyone try to talk you out of it, because silver is GREAT, and it will be you car, do as YOU wish!

08-07-2008, 11:17 PM	#18
o2camaross Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 04 silvy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Driving Posts: 362	silver for the win, im prolly goin with the silver with the cyber gray stripes

08-07-2008, 11:35 PM	#20
EllwynX Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,259	I'm 95% sure my Camaro will be silver. I've known all along that Silver and White would be my two choices. Though I admit Cyber Gray is a great looking color too. I've never cared for bright or loud colors (though yellow looks good on a few cars). And black just hides too many of the cars lines, and shows entirely too much dirt/dust. Silver (and white to a lesser extent) on the other hand stay clean looking MUCH longer than many other colors (especially black). Silver has come to symbolize 'clean', 'modern' and 'sophistication'. Which fits my personality perfectly. Just as all my kitchen appliances are silver (stainless steel), so shall my Camaro be. LOL Oh, and my last 2 vehicles ('02 Camaro and '05 Aveo) have been silver too.

08-07-2008, 11:37 PM	#21
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	you should see my black vette after a wash and wax. camaro could pull off any color well

08-08-2008, 08:49 AM	#24
minibus135 Drives: VW GTI Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Currently Singapore Posts: 12	Silver is a great colour on the Camaro, in my opinion, but I personally prefer the dark tungsten-like colour, which is a little darker than the bright silver.

08-08-2008, 09:43 AM	#26
odie23 Drives: Jeep Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 123	Pros: 1. It hides dust well. 2. It gives vehicles an up-scale look. 3. It looks great with chrome/or polished alloy wheels. 4. A lot of manufactures choose it for show/concept cars because it focuses the eye on the design, not the color. 5. Bright interiors pop. 6. It’s not a cop magnet. Cons: 1. It is a tad boring (Disclosure; I have a silver vehicle and it’s gotten comps, but it does blend in). 2. It’s a hard color to match if a body panel has to be repainted. 3. Door dings seem more noticeable. 4. It’s quite popular. The bottom line is, if you like it, get it and you can always trade it in on a bright colored Z when that comes out

08-08-2008, 11:13 AM	#28
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,953	I think silver is great and easy to keep clean, doesn't show swirls. I now have black which will be the LAST black car ever. A NIGHTMARE. My last 3 cars b4 my black Si were silver, so silver is out for me. I will probably get orange. Maybe white. A couple friends tell me to get yellow, but I think its TOO bright(look at me). IMHO silver, orange, yellow, white are the best and easiest colors for the Camaro. Just my 2 cents. BLACK IS A NIGHTMARE PERIOD.