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#5 of 24 Re: C6 Z06 vs. Dodge Viper SRT-10 vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S [gbjerke] by blkhemi Oct 09, 2005 (6:49 pm)
Replying to: gbjerke (Oct 09, 2005 4:20 pm) The Asiatic blue is a new color Chevy mixed up for '06 or '07 Vettes. I was told the color should be out next year.You were right, it did trip my trigger. I just couldn't wait. And you're right on about the price. Not to bad, wouldn't you say so? I got so tired of dealing with multiple Chevy dealers that I just went to Bowling Green myself. Many thanks for the congrats.
#6 of 24 Any comparison on the Blue? by starrow68 Oct 09, 2005 (7:55 pm)
I really liked the old Nassau Blue, mid-years and early C5's, but didn't care for the Dark Navy Blue that followed. When I started to look they came out with Electron Blue Metallic, but I really didn't know what it was before I ordered, been very happy and have to say, glad it arrived when it did. The LeMans is nice but again too dark for me. So where does the Asiatic fit into the spectrum?   All Corvettes may be Red, but GrandSports are Blue!   Another case of envy, enjoy the bragging rights!   Randy Replies to this message: blkhemi (Oct 10, 2005 8:05 am)
#7 of 24 Re: Any comparison on the Blue? [starrow68] by blkhemi Oct 10, 2005 (8:05 am)
Replying to: starrow68 (Oct 09, 2005 7:55 pm) The Asiatic Blue, to explain it is hard. All I can say is that it is about 4 shades lighter than the Lemans Blue. Oh , and it is metallic-based. I agree with you that the previous blues have all been to dark. But this one is just right. And it goes with tan interior very well.   And all GrandSports are blue. I didn't want a red Vette because that's what every other one is. I still got my '96 GrandSport and loving it. It's a huge collectors item.
#8 of 24 With the GrandSport in the mix ... by starrow68 Oct 10, 2005 (9:00 am)
My envy just took a jump up the scale, can't wait to see the new Blue.   Down at Buttonwillow raceway a week ago we had a LeMans Blue next to my Electron Blue. The EB is lighter from some angles when the cars are close together, but when they were parked farther apart and you had the sun behind the cars it was hard to tell the difference. Thanks for the feedback. Randy
#9 of 24 Re: C6 Z06 vs. Dodge Viper SRT-10 vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S [blkhemi] by gbjerke Oct 11, 2005 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: blkhemi (Oct 08, 2005 5:32 pm) blkhemi-- Tell me about ordering from the factory in Bowling Green. Had no idea you could do that. Assume you paid sticker only, plus the color combo you wanted for an additional charge. Do they do that for regular orders or just for special request orders like yours? Seems most dealers are at sticker+ and then hope for an allocation...like a crap shoot. I've always thought about taking museum delivery on my next one and if "instant gratification" overwhelms me, I'd sure consider going your route. Any info appreciated. Gary Replies to this message: blkhemi (Oct 11, 2005 7:47 pm) zx651 (Oct 16, 2005 6:53 pm) blkhemi (Jun 16, 2005 4:31 pm) and 1 more...
#10 of 24 Re: C6 Z06 vs. Dodge Viper SRT-10 vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S [gbjerke] by blkhemi Oct 11, 2005 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: gbjerke (Oct 11, 2005 4:20 pm) The Bowling Green factory will do anything you ask them to, as long as you got the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. Funny thing about the factory is you have to come ready to buy. I thought the money was worth it's weight in gold because I avoided all of those pesky dealers with their highest bidder practices and their allocation crap. One local dealer was up to $79k for a Z06 because as they put it , it was the only one in the area. Then I showed up with mine and the dealership owner wanted know where I'd gotten it. I told him it's a secret.(lol) I'm pretty sure a car like mine, they wouldn't do it for a regular order. But I did manage to escape all of the D&D charges associated with buying one as I drove my truck with the car platform and put the Z06 on it and drove it all the way back home still wrapped in the Chevy Bowtie cloth cover. I can't began to tell you how satisfied I was when I saw this car. I've had 4 Vette's done by special order, but this one cut the cake. I'd take the museum delivery on the next one if you can. The factory is very educational and very facinating. Bowling Green has several options available, not just on the Z06. But I had been anticipating this car for so long that I thought hey you only live once. Replies to this message: zx651 (Oct 16, 2005 6:53 pm) blkhemi (Jun 16, 2005 4:31 pm) zx651 (Oct 17, 2005 8:58 am)
#12 of 24 Re: C6 Z06 vs. Dodge Viper SRT-10 vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S [blkhemi] by zx651 Oct 16, 2005 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: blkhemi (Oct 11, 2005 7:47 pm) Hello blkhemi,   I recently read your post about you going to the Bowling Green Factory to purchase your Z06 directly. Could you please tell me how to contact them and will they custom order any paint style you choose? I am very interested in ordering the Monterey Red Metallic Tintcoat paint for a Z06 but they do not offer it on the website and I am willing to pay extra $$$$$$$$$$. Please let me know what they best way is to contact Bowling Green to order a custom Z06. Thanks Replies to this message: blkhemi (Jun 16, 2005 4:31 pm) zx651 (Oct 17, 2005 8:58 am)
#13 of 24 Re: C6 Z06 vs. Dodge Viper SRT-10 vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S [zx651] by blkhemi Oct 16, 2005 (7:48 pm)
Replying to: zx651 (Oct 16, 2005 6:53 pm) I'm not sure if it's coposetic to give info on the forum under the terms and agreements, however the easiest way to get all of your contacts is to go to your local Chevy dealer. They should have no problem giving the contacts for the special orders coordinator. That's how I got started doing it on my first Vette. I just wish that the process was simple like DC's is. Monterey Red is going to look awesome on your future Z06. They should have no problem fulfilling that request. I take it that you're in the same boat with me in that you don't want go through all the hog-wash of ordering it through the dealers. Never again will I do that. One of my buddies thought that it would be ideal and go through the dealer when he ordered his '05 Vette Z51. Needless to say, he was sadly mistaken because it took him 22 WEEKS to get it. And after all was done, it wasn't even the right color/interior combo. So the dealer offered him the Vette $2200 below invoice of a regular $43,000 Vette because he told them that he wasn't buying it. But come on. The whole point in special ordering is so you can get what you want when you want it.   Hope all turns out well for you. Whenever you get the info from the dealer, please post what they gave you.   Corvette: The Thrill Of A Lifetime! Replies to this message: zx651 (Oct 17, 2005 8:58 am)
#14 of 24 Re: C6 Z06 vs. Dodge Viper SRT-10 vs. Porsche 911 Turbo S [blkhemi] by zx651 Oct 17, 2005 (8:58 am)
Replying to: blkhemi (Jun 16, 2005 4:31 pm) Thanks for the Help!!!!   I will definitely post what I find out from the dealer. I am just like you I hate dealing with the dealers!!!! If Chevrolet gives you a chance to buy direct from the factory I think it will be well worth the extra cash. Thanks again.

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