Difficulty deciding on color
10-03-2021, 06:41 PM
#16
Burning Brakes
Gentian Blue w/the Slate & Chalk interior. Exact same combo we have on order too. So I'm biased despite everyone's claims GB is getting too popular. I have yet to even see a GB 911 out in the wild yet.
10-03-2021, 07:10 PM
#17
10-03-2021, 08:41 PM
#18
Really? Why not? Seems like more muted colors age best. Although the 911 in general seems like it ages incredibly well. One reason I am getting one vs some other choices I considered (eg new M4).
10-03-2021, 11:00 PM
#19
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Not saying Aventurine Green is not a good color, because what is a good or bad color is a purely personal decision.
But if someone asked 10 people to describe Aventurine Green, they would most likely get 11 different answer. That vagueness makes the color less attractive down the road.
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10-03-2021, 11:13 PM
#20
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10-04-2021, 12:16 AM
#21
Traditional colors from the basic color palette tend to age better than color blends, like Aventurine Green.
Not saying Aventurine Green is not a good color, because what is a good or bad color is a purely personal decision.
But if someone asked 10 people to describe Aventurine Green, they would most likely get 11 different answer. That vagueness makes the color less attractive down the road.
Not saying Aventurine Green is not a good color, because what is a good or bad color is a purely personal decision.
But if someone asked 10 people to describe Aventurine Green, they would most likely get 11 different answer. That vagueness makes the color less attractive down the road.
10-04-2021, 12:36 AM
#22
I had a tough time choosing colors. My default is always white and so that is what I decided for my 992. My 991 is midnight blue, a little darker than Gentian. The only downside to the darker colors is they show more dust and imperfections. I think the green would be a nice neutral color to help hide dust and minor imperfections. I guess it depends where you live, I am in AZ so dust is an issue. If you live on the coast probably not an issue. The green will certainly be more rare of a color, which is a nice bonus.
10-04-2021, 01:19 AM
#23
Interesting I actually feel like that’s exactly the appeal of AG. Subtle undertones of several different colors. I think AG will end up aging very well. IMO AG + truffle will end up being a “classic” 992 combo. Biased because that’s what I’m ordering ha. I was also torn between AG and GB but felt like there are enough loud blues in my area (SoCal).
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10-04-2021, 05:01 AM
#24
Burning Brakes
Aventurine !! I am a black interior guy but if I had to do two tone then its this
10-04-2021, 05:06 AM
#25
Burning Brakes
Edit .. I just looked at the price of the heritage package . Yikes !!! I couldn't do Iceland green so two two black beige . This could sooo easy with just a black interior !!!
10-04-2021, 08:11 AM
#26
My vote would be for Gentian Blue.
Aventurine Green looks good in certain light, but in others it looks more gray vs. green.
I recommend trying to see either colors in person, if possible.
Aventurine Green looks good in certain light, but in others it looks more gray vs. green.
I recommend trying to see either colors in person, if possible.
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10-04-2021, 09:07 AM
#27
Burning Brakes
I am the totally wrong guy though as I have mostly bought white or black and going out on a limb to get Gt silver . White is always white . Black is always black . Buying two colors where both have moments of having doubts creates multiple doubt . Adding two tone interior (especially Iceland) just increases it exponentially. I am too neurotic for this . At 120-200+ K (depending on variant) I need certainty as there is only one chance to get it right . Pick the wrong color and you'll see it in the sun or overcast or at night or in some setting where you look at it and say "what have I done." ? Then you are left with a few years of trying to convince yourself .
Tough choices !! Good luck Op.
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10-04-2021, 09:28 AM
#28
Gentian is a much louder color than Aventurine. Another thing to keep in mind. Depending on what you are looking for, that can be good or bad.
10-04-2021, 04:14 PM
#29
I love AG with Iceland. Seen it in 2 OPD's and it's what I'm 99.9% sure I'm going to lock in. I never thought I would have green car but I've had blue, red, white, black, so it's time to change.
I did have a stutter last week and thought about white. When it's spec'd out it looks really nice, but I keep thinking......it's just white. I get what yrralis1 is saying about being a single colour, but I actually like the fact that in certain lights the AG looks a different colour. I think this adds to the attraction. I want people to be saying, wow look at the colour of your car, not seen that colour before.
So AG gets my vote!
I did have a stutter last week and thought about white. When it's spec'd out it looks really nice, but I keep thinking......it's just white. I get what yrralis1 is saying about being a single colour, but I actually like the fact that in certain lights the AG looks a different colour. I think this adds to the attraction. I want people to be saying, wow look at the colour of your car, not seen that colour before.
So AG gets my vote!
10-04-2021, 04:30 PM
#30
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Lots of people here getting both colors - I would say they are 2nd only to White/Crayon(aka chalk).
I have the GB and it is a bitch to keep clean - but seriously, I've never gotten this many compliments on a color in my life. It is certainly a "notice me" color and that might be your style - or not....
I have the GB and it is a bitch to keep clean - but seriously, I've never gotten this many compliments on a color in my life. It is certainly a "notice me" color and that might be your style - or not....