SillyGoose

So I've spent months doodling around with the Porsche car configurator, and I've got the perfect specs that I want, but the hardest thing for me to choose is the color.

All I know is that I don't want silver or black. I live in Florida so I like floral colors and light/pastel colors.

Any good suggestions? Im looking for a light color that looks stunning in nighttime environments.

Here's a Porsche code for those who wish to see everything that I've configured perfectly

PJ6T3WB2

stout

For so many reasons, you sound like a strong candidate for Miami Blue.

Consider, also, Racing Yellow or Lava Orange...

SillyGoose

So the price is $112,000 for just the 4s
And I've got $26,000 in options

do you think i could negotiate it down to $127,000 out the door including the 6% sales tax in florida?

I think I will take your advice. My only hesitation with Miami Blue was that it seemed a little too loud, but then again it's really not. It's just a light blue color and makes the car look very modern imo

LexVan

Agree.

stout

Miami is not for the meek, but I think it will only get better with time. And it will be unusual. Looks best on a black interior, imo, and will age well that way.

Nice call on 4S over GTS. I like the front bumper a lot better...might be the best looking 991 bumper they've done to date, at least to these eyes. Be sure to spec Sport PASM (car sits lower and looks better) with nose lift (will save your front bumper)—the ride quality won't suffer, as in days of old. Miami looks great with the standard 4S wheels, or black aftermarket wheels. If you go silver wheels, PCCB will keep them clean—and look GREAT with Miami.

I can't tell you what to expect with pricing, other than the non-GTS, non-T, and non-GT3 cars have seen discounts. I'd push for 5-8% and see what your dealer can do.

EDIT: Just checked your spec. We have different preferences—which is fine!—but I'd delete the side window chrome with Miami (it loves black)—and strongly consider a black interior, or maybe the black SportTex if I lived in Florida. Hmm.... There's no wrong answer here, except a spec that fails to make YOU smile when you see and drive the car.

LexVan

So, $138,000 with tax is $146,280.

And you want to buy for $127,000 OTD?

I don't think so. You are a silly goose. Maybe $134,500 OTD would be a good deal.

SillyGoose

I've thought about this in a million different ways since the beginning. The problem with the GTS and the sport pasm option is that I actually don't want the car to be lowered in any way at all. I prefer the car to sit up nice and higher because I live in central Florida, and in the urban areas, the roads are kinda crappy here.

I like how there is better contact patch feel with the 4S vs the S, as well as the wider body.

The main drawback with PCCB to me is how there is very little clearance between the brake calipers and the inside of the wheel rim itself. I have read a thread on here about how little rocks can get caught up frequently in the small space between the caliper and wheel rim, and it causes huge scratches and tears to both components which would be unaesthetic and a hassle to deal with. Also, putting the PCCB on would make the total cost go way above my budget.

Perhaps I should add the front axle lift?

TorqueChap

Gordon Shumway

I'd be careful with Miami Blue. I had convinced myself I wanted a car in that color, until I saw it live. I still love the color, but I just wouldn't want to own it now. I perceive it as a color I would almost certainly tire of owning. I could deal with lava Orange a lot longer, but I'm a red guy, so my Carmine Red GTS is only days away. It was cleared for transport in Jax today. Yay me.

Also on a special order, I think you're dreaming if you think you can get better than MSRP as the OTD price.

SillyGoose

hey im from ocala, fl too. now living in tampa for the time being

I guess you could say that I'm looking for a 911 that would be excellent for driving in Ocala at nighttime (excellent place imo due to low traffic and reasonably good roads in most of the city)

What better person to ask than you?

Lava Orange looks incredible. I agree with the Miami Blue. I am considering Chalk and Carmine Red. My only gripe with Carmine Red is that I'd like more contrast between the red tailights and the paint. I don't want yellow paint for my 911 I don't think because it looks a little too much for me.

hpapad01

I've driven both Lava Orange and Miami Blue. Call me nuts, but I've got to drive the car in order to feel the color. The Miami Blue just didn't drive right... the Lava Orange felt great but only on the GT3. And then I drove a GTS and a Turbo with Chalk... stunning...

R_Rated

Guards Red is classic Porsche and everyone knows its the fastest color.

Gordon Shumway

Guards Red is Lava Orange's 2nd cousin.

R_Rated

chrome has no business on a modern 911.

Gordon Shumway

I think it all depends on your objective of what the car looks like. I think Chalk is a great color as well, but for a different objective. If you want a classy color, Chalk or Graphite Blue Metallic is fabulous, but if you want a bad boy color you need something brighter & attention grabbing.