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*Milk 1027* · 10-10-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrarimk13

dont GM dare take away ABM, the best color out there. Everything else is just so damn common with every other car in this world.

That's why it's the highest selling, right?......right?

Indpowr · 10-10-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

and when a color falls below 3% application rate, we receive a warning from the assembly plant -- and we must get that up or the color will be in danger of being dropped.

Not looking good for ABM. Around 2%.

I heard from other sources that ABM is no longer orderable after dec. but, thats is just another internet rumor that I read.

tones2SS · 10-10-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by WMCC Doug

It's very common for them to drop colors in mid production. 1998: Sport Gold Met. dropped after half a year, 1999, Hugger Orange: dropped after half a year. These are just two examples. It's common and they don't send out any notices.

I hope it's just a rumor though about IBM. I love that color.

Very true my man, I should know. I have a '99 Hugger Orange SS that is a 1 of 35 built car!!

I think that the IBM color is KILLER!!! Hopefully they keep it.

CamaroScotty · 10-10-2009, 05:39 PM

Here's the problem. Most dealers, ours included, just STARTED ordering Aqua Blue Metallic Impala's. We just put one in our dealership. We've had more people tell us that is the best looking Impala they've ever seen. Well, the only thing different is, it's Aqua Blue Metallic.

We have three people interested in it, so it will be interesting to see who gets it. But I DO KNOW, that we will be throwing in orders, all for ABM.

Remember, what happens to the CAMARO, also effects the Impala - same paint line. ABM isn't getting a fair shake - not to mention, it's not like we've HAD an opportunity to order ABM Camaro's for the lot (OK, at least, not at our dealership!)

SS 376 · 10-10-2009, 06:47 PM

Well, at least GM is intelligent by considering getting rid of the least popular color. Dodge did just the opposite: Hemi Orange was the 2nd most popular Challenger color and Dodge ditched it for the 2010 model year. Then they also ditch White, which is only the most popular color among all cars. Don't make no damn sense.

mikel441 · 10-10-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin

IIRC Aqua Blue sells less than IBM, and I believe IBM is available on other vehicles as well, meaning it's not that hard for them to just use that paint on the Camaro. I could very easily be wrong on this, but I can't think of another GM model that uses Aqua Blue.

IBM is also available on the Impala, and Silverado as well. ABM also comes on the HHR. Not sure about other models using ABM. I love the colors. Though IBM is not as striking as ABM

BlemsBumble · 10-10-2009, 10:18 PM

I got ABM--like it a ton. The only other color I'd trade for is IBM...damn beautiful!

I think one of the blues won't be around for 2011.

OminouSS · 10-11-2009, 01:04 AM

I wouldn't mind seeing IBM go away after I get mine in a week. Obviously, that is not happening yet, BUT if it did... can you say COLLECTIBLE?? Think if only 3% of the Camaros made in the first year of production were IBM and then it stopped. Whoa. All the intangibles of a classic.

Blue1969bird · 10-11-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fbodfather

But -- again - we have no plans at this time to eliminate Imperial Blue Metallic.

Please speak to the ABM issue. Please? How much time do we have to order one in that wonderful color?
Thank you!

EMB135Driver · 10-11-2009, 12:13 PM

I hope it doesn't go away, but if It does I have mine.

onechuck · 10-11-2009, 07:53 PM

Was at a car show Saturday night and had a GM guy there and he told me they were going to discontinue IBM, can you say Collectible.

AZCamaroFan · 10-11-2009, 08:11 PM

i think it's one of the best colors on the 5th gen. Only reason i wouldn't get it is because i had it on my 1968. i do wish they had a very light blue.

fbodfather · 10-11-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue1969bird

Please speak to the ABM issue. Please? How much time do we have to order one in that wonderful color?
Thank you!

I would get down to your dealer and get it on order...........

fbodfather · 10-11-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by onechuck

Was at a car show Saturday night and had a GM guy there and he told me they were going to discontinue IBM, can you say Collectible.

I'll say it again - we have no plans to drop Imperial Blue Metallic .....

10-10-2009, 10:18 PM	#49
BlemsBumble Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 457	I got ABM--like it a ton. The only other color I'd trade for is IBM...damn beautiful! I think one of the blues won't be around for 2011. __________________

10-11-2009, 12:13 PM	#52
EMB135Driver Jedi Master Drives: Boeing 757/767+2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor, ME and Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,120	I hope it doesn't go away, but if It does I have mine. __________________ Last edited by EMB135Driver; 10-11-2009 at 12:28 PM.

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10-10-2009, 05:39 PM	#46
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,790	Here's the problem. Most dealers, ours included, just STARTED ordering Aqua Blue Metallic Impala's. We just put one in our dealership. We've had more people tell us that is the best looking Impala they've ever seen. Well, the only thing different is, it's Aqua Blue Metallic. We have three people interested in it, so it will be interesting to see who gets it. But I DO KNOW, that we will be throwing in orders, all for ABM. Remember, what happens to the CAMARO, also effects the Impala - same paint line. ABM isn't getting a fair shake - not to mention, it's not like we've HAD an opportunity to order ABM Camaro's for the lot (OK, at least, not at our dealership!)

10-10-2009, 06:47 PM	#47
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,031	Well, at least GM is intelligent by considering getting rid of the least popular color. Dodge did just the opposite: Hemi Orange was the 2nd most popular Challenger color and Dodge ditched it for the 2010 model year. Then they also ditch White, which is only the most popular color among all cars. Don't make no damn sense.

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OminouSS Drives: Red Hot track candy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,092	I wouldn't mind seeing IBM go away after I get mine in a week. Obviously, that is not happening yet, BUT if it did... can you say COLLECTIBLE?? Think if only 3% of the Camaros made in the first year of production were IBM and then it stopped. Whoa. All the intangibles of a classic.

10-11-2009, 07:53 PM	#53
onechuck Onechuck Drives: 2010 Camaro IBM 2SS\RS SC & Cammed Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Tx Posts: 503	Was at a car show Saturday night and had a GM guy there and he told me they were going to discontinue IBM, can you say Collectible.

10-11-2009, 08:11 PM	#54
AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,469	i think it's one of the best colors on the 5th gen. Only reason i wouldn't get it is because i had it on my 1968. i do wish they had a very light blue.