'Pastell Orange' 2011 gt3 (used) for sale at Niello!
07-19-2012, 08:01 PM
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'Pastell Orange' 2011 gt3 (used) for sale at Niello!
On my way back from the PCA Parade in Salt Lake City driving my 1970 911E Targa to Carmel, I stopped by Niello near Sacramento to check out the 'Orange' 911 gt3 they have for sale. As it happened, one of the Parade Tech Academy talks was given by Dustin Aydt, a Factory Certified Service Technician at Niello. It was about the new 991 and 981. After the tech session, we talked about the beautiful 2011 'Orange' gt3 for sale at his dealership. When I got to the dealership on Monday, I asked a salesman for the exact color of this 'Orange' gt3. Well, they didn't know exactly. The paperwork they had on it has it listed as 998, which they thought was the color. It is just a general designation for Paint to Sample. I quickly found out its true 'colour code' - z17 - and determined it was 'Pastell Orange'.
As you might know, 'RS Orange' is no longer on the approved list of Paint to Sample colors at PAG. I believe it was last used in MY2010 and at least two gt3's were painted that color - one that went to Roslyn (NY-Long Island) and the other to The Collection in Miami. This is the only 'Orange' MY2011 gt3 that I know came to the US market, although at least two LE 4.0 RS's exist here with that same Pastell Orange color and one Cayman R ordered by Beachwood in Ohio . This '11 gt3 was ordered by Pioneer (now Porsche of San Diego). This dealership is extremely good at ordering special colors in PTS for clients and spec. My 2007 911S in PTS 'Signal Green' was ordered by them!
Pastell Orange (code z17) is now the default color to order if you want PTS 'Orange'. It has been pre-approved for PTS on all 991's and 981's, but not the Panamera. I will write a more informative thread soon on the 991 & 987/981 Rennlist forums about Paint to Sample and Porsche Exclusive options which will recap the conversations I had with factory employees at the Parade. So keep your eyes on these if this subject interest you. It is not too soon to be getting ready to think about how you will order your 991 gt3 or gt3 RS!
Attached are photos of Pastell Orange '11 gt3 at Niello. Its only great option, besides PTS, is 'Dynamic Engine Mounts'. The painted wheels fit perfectly with such a PTS exterior. However the interior is rather bland. This is one car that could have used to good effect deviating stitching in 'Orange'. See my last photo to compare this interior with a .1 RS with orange stitching - big difference! I believe they are asking in the highs $120K's, which is very 'optimistic'. But you never know the bottom line until you start the negotiations. For more information you can contact salesman Don Shaw at <dshaw@niello.com>. I have no affiliation with Niello or any other dealer.
Saludos,
Eduardo
Vail Valley, Colorado
2012 Spyder - 'Aqua Blue'/Red
1970 911E Targa - 'Crystal Blue'/Black
Past:
1968 912 Targa 'Polo Red'
1970 911 T Coupe
1983 944
1972 914 2.0
1984 911 SC Coupe
1986 944 Turbo
1960 356 B Cab
1954 356 Pre-A Cab 'Azure Blue'
1960 356 B Roadster
1964 356 C Cab
1959 356 Convertible D
1964 356 Carrera 2 Coupe 'Konigblau'
1965 356 C Cab 'Signal Red'
1990 Carrera 4 Coupe
1997 Boxster
1997 Boxster #2
1973 911T Sunroof 'Signal Yellow'
2007 997 Carrera S 'Signal Green'
As you might know, 'RS Orange' is no longer on the approved list of Paint to Sample colors at PAG. I believe it was last used in MY2010 and at least two gt3's were painted that color - one that went to Roslyn (NY-Long Island) and the other to The Collection in Miami. This is the only 'Orange' MY2011 gt3 that I know came to the US market, although at least two LE 4.0 RS's exist here with that same Pastell Orange color and one Cayman R ordered by Beachwood in Ohio . This '11 gt3 was ordered by Pioneer (now Porsche of San Diego). This dealership is extremely good at ordering special colors in PTS for clients and spec. My 2007 911S in PTS 'Signal Green' was ordered by them!
Pastell Orange (code z17) is now the default color to order if you want PTS 'Orange'. It has been pre-approved for PTS on all 991's and 981's, but not the Panamera. I will write a more informative thread soon on the 991 & 987/981 Rennlist forums about Paint to Sample and Porsche Exclusive options which will recap the conversations I had with factory employees at the Parade. So keep your eyes on these if this subject interest you. It is not too soon to be getting ready to think about how you will order your 991 gt3 or gt3 RS!
Attached are photos of Pastell Orange '11 gt3 at Niello. Its only great option, besides PTS, is 'Dynamic Engine Mounts'. The painted wheels fit perfectly with such a PTS exterior. However the interior is rather bland. This is one car that could have used to good effect deviating stitching in 'Orange'. See my last photo to compare this interior with a .1 RS with orange stitching - big difference! I believe they are asking in the highs $120K's, which is very 'optimistic'. But you never know the bottom line until you start the negotiations. For more information you can contact salesman Don Shaw at <dshaw@niello.com>. I have no affiliation with Niello or any other dealer.
Saludos,
Eduardo
Vail Valley, Colorado
2012 Spyder - 'Aqua Blue'/Red
1970 911E Targa - 'Crystal Blue'/Black
Past:
1968 912 Targa 'Polo Red'
1970 911 T Coupe
1983 944
1972 914 2.0
1984 911 SC Coupe
1986 944 Turbo
1960 356 B Cab
1954 356 Pre-A Cab 'Azure Blue'
1960 356 B Roadster
1964 356 C Cab
1959 356 Convertible D
1964 356 Carrera 2 Coupe 'Konigblau'
1965 356 C Cab 'Signal Red'
1990 Carrera 4 Coupe
1997 Boxster
1997 Boxster #2
1973 911T Sunroof 'Signal Yellow'
2007 997 Carrera S 'Signal Green'
Last edited by Z356; 07-20-2012 at 09:11 AM.
07-19-2012, 11:57 PM
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WOW! Thanks for the post. I know it is down to personal taste however I think this car is simply stunning and have never seen anything like it. Yup, I do love yellow (see my Avatar) but Orange, oh my goodness this thing is fantastic.
Thanks again for the post!
Thanks again for the post!
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07-20-2012, 07:44 AM
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What gives on the interior pictures? First set shows an seat shot with standard center console and no deviated stitching. Second set shows orange deviated stitching and carbon fiber center console with a GT3 RS logo...
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07-20-2012, 08:09 AM
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Saludos,
Eduardo
Vail Valley, Colorado
07-20-2012, 09:59 AM
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07-20-2012, 10:47 AM
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07-20-2012, 11:28 AM
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Missed the deviated sticking not the steering wheel and e-brake!!!
07-20-2012, 12:57 PM
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07-20-2012, 12:59 PM
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Yes, no question. This one is not perfect either. Deviating stitching is also missing from the console lid between the seats! This was a common 'oversight' in the .1 and .2 997's when deviating stitching was ordered. For example, there was an option similar to my Spyder's Z 09991 for the old 997 orders. You only paid it ONCE and ANY other Porsche Exclusive leather Option that you ordered after that had factory stitching came with deviating stitching in the color you selected. On the 991 and 981, this is no longer the case.
So for example, this .1 RS was ordered with an optional leather rear console with model ID. By failing to also order that catch-all option (0999.), it failed to get the deviated stitching on that option. The failure to match the steering wheel, shifter and e-brake is a different issue common in the 997 and much more complicated to deal with in ordering even back then. Even with that catch all option on your order, you still needed to add another option to get stitching on those parts! It was all so damn complicated that no wonder you often have cars like this with a glaring mis-match in the stitching! I will talk about that when I write my thread on 'Porsche Exclusive' options coming up in the 991 & 891.
Porsche Exclusive is trying make 'deviating' stitching options more coordinated with the new models. But they are not there just yet. For example, any 991 ordered with deviating stitching from factory will still not get matching stitching on the wheel and shifter* if a manual on the first months of production. That will change shortly as Porsche Exclusive gets all of its 'just in time' suppliers to provide a deviating stitching option. I will talk more about this on my upcoming thread. This is all the results of long conversations I had with Porsche Exclusive representatives at the Parade in SLC just last week.
Saludos,
Eduardo
*Thankfully, we no longer have to worry about stitching on the e-brake!
So for example, this .1 RS was ordered with an optional leather rear console with model ID. By failing to also order that catch-all option (0999.), it failed to get the deviated stitching on that option. The failure to match the steering wheel, shifter and e-brake is a different issue common in the 997 and much more complicated to deal with in ordering even back then. Even with that catch all option on your order, you still needed to add another option to get stitching on those parts! It was all so damn complicated that no wonder you often have cars like this with a glaring mis-match in the stitching! I will talk about that when I write my thread on 'Porsche Exclusive' options coming up in the 991 & 891.
Porsche Exclusive is trying make 'deviating' stitching options more coordinated with the new models. But they are not there just yet. For example, any 991 ordered with deviating stitching from factory will still not get matching stitching on the wheel and shifter* if a manual on the first months of production. That will change shortly as Porsche Exclusive gets all of its 'just in time' suppliers to provide a deviating stitching option. I will talk more about this on my upcoming thread. This is all the results of long conversations I had with Porsche Exclusive representatives at the Parade in SLC just last week.
Saludos,
Eduardo
*Thankfully, we no longer have to worry about stitching on the e-brake!
07-20-2012, 06:24 PM
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F***ing stunning!
someone buy this car damnit!
someone buy this car damnit!
07-20-2012, 10:40 PM
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Yes, no question. This one is not perfect either. Deviating stitching is also missing from the console lid between the seats! This was a common 'oversight' in the .1 and .2 997's when deviating stitching was ordered. For example, there was an option similar to my Spyder's Z 09991 for the old 997 orders. You only paid it ONCE and ANY other Porsche Exclusive leather Option that you ordered after that had factory stitching came with deviating stitching in the color you selected. On the 991 and 981, this is no longer the case.
So for example, this .1 RS was ordered with an optional leather rear console with model ID. By failing to also order that catch-all option (0999.), it failed to get the deviated stitching on that option. The failure to match the steering wheel, shifter and e-brake is a different issue common in the 997 and much more complicated to deal with in ordering even back then. Even with that catch all option on your order, you still needed to add another option to get stitching on those parts! It was all so damn complicated that no wonder you often have cars like this with a glaring mis-match in the stitching! I will talk about that when I write my thread on 'Porsche Exclusive' options coming up in the 991 & 891.
Porsche Exclusive is trying make 'deviating' stitching options more coordinated with the new models. But they are not there just yet. For example, any 991 ordered with deviating stitching from factory will still not get matching stitching on the wheel and shifter* if a manual on the first months of production. That will change shortly as Porsche Exclusive gets all of its 'just in time' suppliers to provide a deviating stitching option. I will talk more about this on my upcoming thread. This is all the results of long conversations I had with Porsche Exclusive representatives at the Parade in SLC just last week.
Saludos,
Eduardo
*Thankfully, we no longer have to worry about stitching on the e-brake!
So for example, this .1 RS was ordered with an optional leather rear console with model ID. By failing to also order that catch-all option (0999.), it failed to get the deviated stitching on that option. The failure to match the steering wheel, shifter and e-brake is a different issue common in the 997 and much more complicated to deal with in ordering even back then. Even with that catch all option on your order, you still needed to add another option to get stitching on those parts! It was all so damn complicated that no wonder you often have cars like this with a glaring mis-match in the stitching! I will talk about that when I write my thread on 'Porsche Exclusive' options coming up in the 991 & 891.
Porsche Exclusive is trying make 'deviating' stitching options more coordinated with the new models. But they are not there just yet. For example, any 991 ordered with deviating stitching from factory will still not get matching stitching on the wheel and shifter* if a manual on the first months of production. That will change shortly as Porsche Exclusive gets all of its 'just in time' suppliers to provide a deviating stitching option. I will talk more about this on my upcoming thread. This is all the results of long conversations I had with Porsche Exclusive representatives at the Parade in SLC just last week.
Saludos,
Eduardo
*Thankfully, we no longer have to worry about stitching on the e-brake!