I agree

 

Quite right, under bright sunlight it should be virtually impossible to tell. Its what the colour does under overcast conditions. I think it will look rather cool. The CW is quite a nice colour in virtually all conditions. Oh well too late she cried, I should have pulled the trigger back in April/May

I am sure it will be fine - it needs to be Its just this comfort factor where one turns to the forums for self assurance that one is doing the right thing. Quite bizarre

 

Perhaps it's just my tired eyes - I find the difference more noticable in direct sunlight and less so in the shade.
The difference is however not great - I can only repeat that once again. Most definitely not something to worry about in any way.

Rainier

 

it'll be just fine .. white will really show off the 991's crisp and modern lines.

PTS CW at $$$ is simply an extravagance ...

 

A bit like these cars

Totally agree though spending $9500 on a colour is a bit nuts...... Better off spending $10500 on a full leather interior.

 

full leather is standard on UK cars .. but generally on GT cars, it's about £2000

 

Now that sux even more!!!

The only car marque that somewhat does right by its buyers is Audi. Everyone else charges for everything as an option. For cars priced $150K and upwards these options should be standard equipment!

I'll go and cry in the corner now........

 

yes, but you have much better weather than we do ..

plus your Government is not drowning in an ocean of debt

 

Yeah because they take $100K for every 991 sold in the country!

No you are right with the bad there is a mountain of good. But it would be nice to have a balance.....

 

Hope this photo helps. "Standard" 911s white for 2012. Leather 2tone black / platinum grey. Couldn't be happier.

 

Meant to say photo is 2013 white

 

Thanks for that! overcast photo too! I believe i can live with that....

 

Look at this....

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/c...ara-white.html

 

Hippocampus,

Thanks for that I have seen that post before. On 6speed there is another thread with a 981 and 991 next to each other Carrara & White. Quite a good indication of the difference. Is it drastic no but it is there. Can I live with it yes.

Anyone interested its this link here:

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...ournal-51.html

Thanks
Arthur

 

When ordering the 2013 back in April for the first slot the dealer had for a manual cab, was not aware the whites were changing. By June with help from this board learned of the new color which some called refrigerator white (kinda demeaning), and became concerned. I believe both whites are very good looking, and frankly the new white has grown on me. Porsche offers such a good array of colors, and I like them all. I picked white for several reasons one being I do believe it is an overall "safer" color. Second, my last two Porsches were black and after I'd wash them the little water streaks that would come out of the back, the tail lights, the license plate area, the side mirors down the doors, would have me touching it up for about 45 minutes after each wash. Don't see that with the white. Third, I like the contrast of the white with the red. Fourth, it was a no charge option. Fifth, I liked the contrast of the black top, with the white, with black tires (duh), and even the black callipers on the base cab. It was a little lower key than the new 2012 "S" I traded in.

After studying the old white with the new white at the dealer, I think the old white has more depth. I think the new white has more reflection. Both are great on the lines of this car. The old is more gray, the new is more blue.

Downsides there are two. Instead of the little water spots, you do notice more of the exhaust grime on the rear end, especially if you are getting on it more. After about 4 days of a heavy foot, you will see some little carbon flecks, which you wouldn't notice with darker colors. The other is the front of the rear wheel flair where there is a protective coating will pick up any dirt on the edge of it, which is tough to get out...so it creates almost like a crease line in front of the rear wheels. With some gentle detailing though it can be almost completely minimized.

Given that I do not believe Carrara (like the marble) white is available for paint to sample...and even if it was would the the $5,500 be worth it to not have this bright beautiful "fridge" white, which 99% of people would not be able to tell a difference. So if you like white, I would say get the white!