Why is red considered undesirable by so many?
07-04-2010, 01:09 PM
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How true. I believe that when you say the word Porsche to the average person they instantly think of the color red, along with an image of a 911 in their head. I love the guards red on the 928 and I'm a bit of a ***** for white, but after my pre-purchase trip to SITM '09, those colors were off the list. I just wanted something different. However, now that my wife is considering her own 928, red is back on the list. Wow, how PC was that?
Both cars were rescues, btw. When others tire of red, I takeover.
07-04-2010, 03:41 PM
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There is nothing "wrong" at all with the look of red. It's simply a matter of personal preference.
But there IS a concern I have about red... My first job after high school was at an Autohaus with body and paint shop. The paint master tech pointed out that many red and burgundy cars we got in had faded paint - many more than other colors. He explained that these colors have trouble absorbing the UV light, and therefore fade more quickly. Of course, you can counteract this with proper care, but it will take more of it than cars of other colors.
I ignored his advice once, buying a burgundy metallic Ford Probe. And yes, this became the most faded car I've ever had.
Keep that red shiny, and you have a beautiful car to enjoy!
But there IS a concern I have about red... My first job after high school was at an Autohaus with body and paint shop. The paint master tech pointed out that many red and burgundy cars we got in had faded paint - many more than other colors. He explained that these colors have trouble absorbing the UV light, and therefore fade more quickly. Of course, you can counteract this with proper care, but it will take more of it than cars of other colors.
I ignored his advice once, buying a burgundy metallic Ford Probe. And yes, this became the most faded car I've ever had.
Keep that red shiny, and you have a beautiful car to enjoy!
Nonetheless, it's smokin' hot!
And Guards Red isn't just red, it's RED
Better than Ferrari red IMO.
07-04-2010, 07:30 PM
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07-05-2010, 01:10 AM
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If past studies are correct, red cars get pulled over more than other colors. Whether that means it's the color of the car, or that folks that like red are more aggressive drivers, no one knows. But I don't think I changed my driving habits the three years that I had a red car, and I got pulled over A LOT, with a couple tickets (thanks to the local friends that visit the e.r.'s that gave me PBA cards, I avoided most). I went back to dull colors, thank you, I learned my lesson. Besides, i can't see the outside much when I'm driving anyway, and that's why I bought the car, not to look at it.
07-05-2010, 02:14 AM
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Red is the only proper color for an auto. That goes for the 928 as well.
Red 928GT
Red 928S
Red Ferrari Mondial
Red Lamborghini Espada
Red Studebaker Avanti
Red Beech Bonanza
Red 928GT
Red 928S
Red Ferrari Mondial
Red Lamborghini Espada
Red Studebaker Avanti
Red Beech Bonanza
07-05-2010, 02:15 AM
#52
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Have read so many derogatory remarks regarding red cars and have never been able figure out why?
The 928, in my opinion, is such a joy to behold from so many different angles and in so many different colors, red included.
I don't get it. And I love my red car.
Just looking for some enlightenment.
The 928, in my opinion, is such a joy to behold from so many different angles and in so many different colors, red included.
I don't get it. And I love my red car.
Just looking for some enlightenment.
I am not a big fan of the S4's in red...I like the OB's in red. In fact the S4 in red is my least fav of all 4 body styles in that color....
It may be to overt or flashy for some though!
07-05-2010, 12:16 PM
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07-05-2010, 01:07 PM
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In the mid to late 70's, 80's and early 90's ,if it wasn't guards red or black,you couldn't sell it !! In todays world all colors sell .. I like Guards Red in all Porsches but it seems alot of people want to be under the radar and don't want to be noticed as much, so they pick the silvers,grays,blues etc..so they can still have the Porsche of their choice to enjoy and drive..A++++ to Guards Red for me..
07-05-2010, 07:04 PM
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