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Old 11-20-2016, 09:56 PM
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I am getting very close to pulling the trigger on a new 991.2 order.
It will be a modest build, a base Carrera with only the essentials. Luckily, my favorite colors happen to be the $0 colors: white, yellow and red. In that order of preference. (That, and maybe metallic white.)
But that's where I'm stuck. I can't make up my mind. First world problem, I know.
I keep flip flopping between yellow and white constantly, and then every now and then cool myself off with the idea of the red.
I like yellow because it's flashy, it stands out, and is unlike every other Porsche on the road. But I also think this is its drawback. I worry that the novelty eventually wears off and it won't age gracefully.
White is very universal, it can be either classic or modern, anything you want it to be. It probably ages better too. Not sure it can develop a real patina but certainly better chance than yellow. The downside of white is that every other car is white. (That's how I consider metallic white too, it's the white-car look without looking cheap.)

What do you all think?
Old 11-20-2016, 10:04 PM
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It seems like you already made a decision!!

I did a google search and just looked at a lot of cars to help me decide. In the end, I decided that it didn't matter much to me as they all look great.
Old 11-20-2016, 10:06 PM
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I vote yellow. Get a color that is fun and exciting.
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I love other owners flashy Porsche colors. For me, I just like to fly under the radar and have an easy color to maintain.
Old 11-20-2016, 10:12 PM
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1. Racing Yellow
2. Guard Red
Old 11-20-2016, 10:21 PM
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Red
White
Yellow

I love red cars, but I too like to fly under the radar which is why I opted for platinum silver.
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I'm biased.

Next one, if there is one, will be Lava Orange!

Go bold or go home.
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Originally Posted by Bemo
I'm biased.

Next one, if there is one, will be Lava Orange!

Go bold or go home.
I agree with this sentiment. I had a yellow Lotus Evora and a Guards Red Cayman. Loved them both. This time I ordered a Miami Blue 991.2.
Old 11-20-2016, 10:34 PM
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white. The car is enough of a statement.
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Originally Posted by Bemo
I'm biased.

Next one, if there is one, will be Lava Orange!

Go bold or go home.

Beautiful!
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Thanks for the feedback so far. For the record, I currently drive an orange BMW.
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I have, and love, Racing Yellow. It is a '12.5 CPO with 42k miles and the paint still looks good for its age.



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Originally Posted by Bemo
I'm biased.

Next one, if there is one, will be Lava Orange!

Go bold or go home.
Exactly
Old 11-20-2016, 11:24 PM
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White.

Because it's a car, not a Crayola crayon.
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Yellow.
I have had a black Carrera, white GT3, Silver Turbo, Silver Ferrari, and a black Aston. Lately, I have been attracted to the not so common colors...

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Old 11-20-2016, 11:37 PM
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Took me a while to decide and while I love my car and colour, I still get jealous of the other ones!

991's just look so good in any colour!


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