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IamJacksCamaro · 11-08-2012, 10:34 AM

I wanted ABM when I bought mine, but it had been discontinued. I would pay $500 to get Kinetic Blue.

toesuf94 · 11-08-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

I offered 60,000 to Al if it came wrapped around a ZL1

Careful what you offer...it just may come true!

INTENSS · 11-08-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by monstertodd

If I was purchasing a 2SS/RS 1LE, and KBM was available as an extra cost color..............I would definitely pay $500.00 for it. I'd probably even break down and pay $1,000.00 for it.

My reasoning for that is simple. If I were to buy this car in some other color, and pay a body shop to paint my car, nose to tail, in KBM it would probably cost $5000 or more? But that would still cost less than the hotwheels package, and I wouldn't have all those stupid hotwheels logos and heavy ass 21" wheels.

You're damn straight. I'm planning on buying a 2SS with the 1LE package and would like to get that Kinetic Blue on it. It's apparent that a lot of people are like us and would pay a little extra to get it too. Wake up GM.

BowtieBelle · 11-08-2012, 11:51 AM

I bet they'll make it available on the 2014's. When the Hot Wheels package is done.

monstertodd · 11-08-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieBelle

I bet they'll make it available on the 2014's. When the Hot Wheels package is done.

Do you have some sort of inside information that we should know about?

Bonanza7 · 11-08-2012, 12:36 PM

Lets put it this way: If I can't get that color on my next Camaro, which would be next year, I will get a Mustang ragtop. One, Ford has some neat colors, and two, they know how to make a convertible that works, which GM does not.

Baldman · 11-08-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IamJacksCamaro

I wanted ABM when I bought mine, but it had been discontinued. I would pay $500 to get Kinetic Blue.

Same here I was really disappointed when I went to order mine and they said it was discontinued. If they bring it back this year or next I'll be at my Chevy dealer in a "Heartbeat".

I don't like the Hot Wheels edition thou.

Sleez · 11-08-2012, 12:44 PM

$500, only if it was a limited number of them made.

monstertodd · 11-08-2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

Lets put it this way: If I can't get that color on my next Camaro, which would be next year, I will get a Mustang ragtop. One, Ford has some neat colors, and two, they know how to make a convertible that works, which GM does not.

This is something that I've also considered. I really like grabber blue.

Bad@ssCamaro · 11-08-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by monstertodd

Do you have some sort of inside information that we should know about?

They are taking orders between January and June of 2013 only for the Hot Wheels edition Camaro.

JimE · 11-08-2012, 09:26 PM

I'd pay the $325 or whatever the rate is for specialty paint.

And the last time the paint issue (the last time I read about it anyway), there were several factors brought up. First, being a limited number of colors available for ALL models produced at this facility. Second, the fact that any new color offered won't make everyone happy anyway. Third, the ABM was dropped because of poor sales...PERIOD. Yes, a bunch of us would like blue, but the sales numbers speak for themselves. Fourth, and a key factor. There is a huge expense involved in getting a color ready for production. This is the biggest reason for colors not changing often.

With the fourth factor in mind, now that the Kinetic blue is available, even though it's only currently available on the special edition, it wouldn't surprise me at all to see it offered on all models next year, if not sooner. They have already spent the money to make the color available, they might as well take advantage of it. Same as with the green.

INTENSS · 11-09-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JimE

With the fourth factor in mind, now that the Kinetic blue is available, even though it's only currently available on the special edition, it wouldn't surprise me at all to see it offered on all models next year, if not sooner. They have already spent the money to make the color available, they might as well take advantage of it. Same as with the green.

This has been my major gripe here. The color is ALREADY being used, so what's the problem with making it available on the rest of the line....unless Mattel has a say in it.

Bhobbs · 11-09-2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by INTENSS

This has been my major gripe here. The color is ALREADY being used, so what's the problem with making it available on the rest of the line....unless Mattel has a say in it.

Because GM says you don't get an actually blue, blue paint for your Camaro.

Bonanza7 · 11-09-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bhobbs

Because GM says you don't get an actually blue, blue paint for your Camaro.

And does anybody wonder why they went BK? Only the doofuses are running the place

View Poll Results: How much would you pay for a Kinetic Blue color option?
Nothing - I'd prefer another color	17	10.43%
Nothing - I like it, but I'm not paying extra for it!	54	33.13%
$325	54	33.13%
$500	33	20.25%
Over $1000	5	3.07%
Voters: 163. You may not vote on this poll

11-08-2012, 11:51 AM	#32
BowtieBelle They see me trollin'... Drives: 217 ci of fury; Chauffeured by SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 13,876 View My Garage	I bet they'll make it available on the 2014's. When the Hot Wheels package is done. __________________ "Never race anything you can't afford to light on fire and push off a cliff." -CamaroSpike 2011 Custom LT/RS: Bella's Build Thread

11-08-2012, 12:44 PM	#36
Sleez Drives: 2010, 2LT, RS, 6M, ABM (#1893) SOLD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Willits, CA Posts: 1,437 View My Garage	$500, only if it was a limited number of them made. __________________ 2010 2LT/RS; 6M, ABM, Torq Thrust M w/custom center caps, Solo MachX-LLT, Blue Anodized Pedals, Barton Shifter w/UMI blue anodized pistol grip, Ported IM from Mace, 25mm isolator/spacer from Mace, Vararam CAI, Euro Rear Fascia, RX Breather Cap. SOLD 4/23/13. Now have a 1965 Chevelle 4 dr wagon!!

11-08-2012, 10:34 AM	#29
IamJacksCamaro Drives: Camaro LS M6, Fiero, Ford F100 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 638	I wanted ABM when I bought mine, but it had been discontinued. I would pay $500 to get Kinetic Blue.

11-08-2012, 12:36 PM	#34
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Lets put it this way: If I can't get that color on my next Camaro, which would be next year, I will get a Mustang ragtop. One, Ford has some neat colors, and two, they know how to make a convertible that works, which GM does not.

11-08-2012, 09:26 PM	#39
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	I'd pay the $325 or whatever the rate is for specialty paint. And the last time the paint issue (the last time I read about it anyway), there were several factors brought up. First, being a limited number of colors available for ALL models produced at this facility. Second, the fact that any new color offered won't make everyone happy anyway. Third, the ABM was dropped because of poor sales...PERIOD. Yes, a bunch of us would like blue, but the sales numbers speak for themselves. Fourth, and a key factor. There is a huge expense involved in getting a color ready for production. This is the biggest reason for colors not changing often. With the fourth factor in mind, now that the Kinetic blue is available, even though it's only currently available on the special edition, it wouldn't surprise me at all to see it offered on all models next year, if not sooner. They have already spent the money to make the color available, they might as well take advantage of it. Same as with the green.