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Old 04-25-2010, 12:07 PM
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Default Would like to see Atlas Grey Metallic in person - Indianapols area.

I'm considering a MY05 C4S located in Texas but it's Atlas Grey and it's been several years since I've actually seen that color first hand. If someone in the Indianapolis area has one I could take a gander at I'd much appreciate it - especially if it's got a GG interior.

I've looked at many, many pictures but I know that's not going to really resolve any questions on the color. I've also scoured the web to see if any reasonably local dealers had anything in stock that I could look at, but no luck.
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Did you go to Tom Wood Porsche and talk to Jeremy in service? He might have a lead or two......
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Good idea. I'll give him a call on Monday as I've got to follow up on something else as well.
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Good idea. I'll give him a call on Monday as I've got to follow up on something else as well.
They may have an actual color chip too. Or ask for Lee in sales. Jeremy and Lee are both stand up guys.
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Originally Posted by Sneaky Pete
They may have an actual color chip too. Or ask for Lee in sales. Jeremy and Lee are both stand up guys.
Unfortunately, I've never found color chips to allow me to make an accurate assessment of what an entire car will look like in a given color
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Here's a bit of trivia for anyone else needing this. Based on input from Eric @ Bumperplugs, the Mini color Astro Black is a dead ringer for Atlas Grey Metallic and I was able to hunt one down at a local Saturn dealership.
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Well? Is that enough to make your decision to own a REAL cool car?
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Atlas Grey is identical to 2009 black Toyota Scion’s. I was ready to buy a 2002 Atlas Grey but lost to another buyer. Great color if you like matalic.

The one that got away in Atlas Grey:


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I love Atlas grey. I remember test driving a new 997 back in 05 and my wife said, "whatever car you get, it has to be that color" I agreed.

It's the color I would pick if ordering new.... of wait, they want $3,140 extra for that color, nevermind.
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I almost pulled the trigger on an Atlas Grey C4s - the color is stunning in person. If you like the dark look, this color is awesome.
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You can go to Michigan and visit my car New owner tells me he has reached the 4K mile milestone!

Atlas is a fantastic color. Here are some pics of my former '04 C4S. I think that color is perfect for the 4S, and hopefully, these pics will give you a good idea of what the car looks like in person.
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The porsche website allows you to search for cars for sale and I think color is one of the search terms on a drop down box.
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Originally Posted by Pac996
The porsche website allows you to search for cars for sale and I think color is one of the search terms on a drop down box.
It does and I did

Unfortunately, none were listed anywhere nearby when I looked.
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Aghhhhhh!!!!! curses red baron! Maybe the new cars have the same color and you could pick it doing the build one to buy option. Just not same body though. Could see how different wheels look on the car though
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Well, not quite Indianapolis, but if you come down to OZ you can look at mine, i'll even fill the fridge with beer and fire up the BBQ

I do like the Atlas Grey, and i have received quite a few comments as well... (and some of them are even nice)

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