^ exactly. for something as drastic as a completely different color, it would just make some people cringe to see a different color in the engine bay. it basically says, "i'm a cheapo who didn't care to do this right". an option you might have is to keep the red, but perhaps do a two tone (a popular thing right now). a different color on the top half of the vehicle will allow you to leave the engine red.
otherwise as everyone has stated, it would be cheaper to trade in yours for another. the cost will be close to $8000 range (price varies per area). if you're asking, why so high??? if it were to look factory here's what would happen: engine removed, all seals removed, all windows removed, all doors removed and disassembled (including door handles, to paint jams), hood removed and disassembled, and fenders removed to paint behind it. estimated time just for disassembly with 2 people: 2 days. it frustrates me when people walk in expecting us to paint their car for $500.
btw - congrats on the cts-v sale. i would love to have one. i'd take the xlr-v any day though.
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