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Originally Posted by MMD
I certainly don't want to upset anybody of make them feel bad about their choices.
Lemme re-state. If you took a gorgeous abstract sculpture like a Brancusi it would be best appreciated in light to middle grey ("silver") tones.
In the genre classical sculpture you'll always see natural stone colors and tones. Sometimes black, but mostly whites and greys ("silver").
These tones show off volumes, texture, shape, lines to the max.
To choose a color based on something arbitrary like personal preference for Cobalt Blue, or Burgandy is fine for sure. But keep in mind that you're demphasizing the sculptural qualities of a very unique (i.e. uncommonly beautiful) car by doing so.
By contrast, I think it's impossible to question the validity of choosing a minivan or SUV color on the basis of personal favorites.
Lemme re-state. If you took a gorgeous abstract sculpture like a Brancusi it would be best appreciated in light to middle grey ("silver") tones.
In the genre classical sculpture you'll always see natural stone colors and tones. Sometimes black, but mostly whites and greys ("silver").
These tones show off volumes, texture, shape, lines to the max.
To choose a color based on something arbitrary like personal preference for Cobalt Blue, or Burgandy is fine for sure. But keep in mind that you're demphasizing the sculptural qualities of a very unique (i.e. uncommonly beautiful) car by doing so.
By contrast, I think it's impossible to question the validity of choosing a minivan or SUV color on the basis of personal favorites.
I totally agree that lighter colors will "reveal" the shape, contours, and subtle design lines much more than darker colors. And, GREAT point about the minivan or SUV... who cares what color they are... because IMO, they're all Butt Ugly! (flame suit ON)
It's all good!
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Originally Posted by gota911
I think I over reacted... sorry about that!
On matters of personal opinion or speculation it's good for people to clarify what they mean if someone is unclear or uneasy about what they said; it works both ways.
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Originally Posted by gota911
GR8330 - I am TOTALLY with you on this one! When I was looking for a 996 on the web, it seemed like 60% or more of the cars listed were Silver, Gray, or Black. I have never liked Black cars, period. While I have nothing against Silver or Gray cars, most of them have Black interiors, which I don't like because it is too dull and too dark, which minimizes the texture changes and subtle details of the interior. This observation is supported by MMD's comments:
As far as choosing a color, get what you like.
MMD seems to be saying you shouldn't get a color you like, you should get Silver and LIKE IT! Quite presumptuous, IMO!
When I was looking for my P-car, Midnight Blue was my first choice, but I couldn't find one optioned the way I wanted. So I "settled" for Lapis Blue, which I really like. I get a lot of compliments about the color, because it has a lively, moderately electric hue.
Midnight Blue is deep and rich looking in person. Midnight Blue with Sand Beige interior is great color combo, IMO. Check this thread...
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...light=Midnight
Here is another, more recent, Midnight Blue post which has GREAT exterior pics, but no interior pics.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...light=Midnight
I have seen Carmine Red with a Sand Beige interior and that is also a very good combination.
Get the color you like and will enjoy! If YOU like it, that is all that matters! After all... it's a P-car and what’s not to like?
As far as choosing a color, get what you like.
MMD seems to be saying you shouldn't get a color you like, you should get Silver and LIKE IT! Quite presumptuous, IMO!
When I was looking for my P-car, Midnight Blue was my first choice, but I couldn't find one optioned the way I wanted. So I "settled" for Lapis Blue, which I really like. I get a lot of compliments about the color, because it has a lively, moderately electric hue.
Midnight Blue is deep and rich looking in person. Midnight Blue with Sand Beige interior is great color combo, IMO. Check this thread...
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...light=Midnight
Here is another, more recent, Midnight Blue post which has GREAT exterior pics, but no interior pics.
https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...light=Midnight
I have seen Carmine Red with a Sand Beige interior and that is also a very good combination.
Get the color you like and will enjoy! If YOU like it, that is all that matters! After all... it's a P-car and what’s not to like?
Thanks Tim for the pics, Midnight Blue is nice looking. I have seen so many Dodge, Ford, and Chevrolet trucks in a Maroon color lately, usually dirty, that I'm starting to wonder away from Carmon Red.
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Originally Posted by 03-turbo911
If you don't like any of the colors, you could pay to have Porsche Exclusive paint it for you any color that you like.
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I personally like subdued colors for cars hence I usually buy some color variation of silver, grey black or dark blue metallic. last cars I've owned in sequence:
1999 996 C2 artic silver
2001 BMW Z3 metalic black
1996 993 C4S Black
2003 Mini Cooper S artic silver
2005 Lotus Elise Nightfall Blue ( very dark blue )
on order 2006 997 C2S Black
with that said, I personally am not crazy about red on Pcars ( somehow that color seems reserved for the Fcar I might someday have the ***** to buy ) but speed yellow as almost a color I picked for the 997S. All of the pictures I see of Speedd Yellow P cars make the car look great! at the end of the day make sure you get the color you like!
1999 996 C2 artic silver
2001 BMW Z3 metalic black
1996 993 C4S Black
2003 Mini Cooper S artic silver
2005 Lotus Elise Nightfall Blue ( very dark blue )
on order 2006 997 C2S Black
with that said, I personally am not crazy about red on Pcars ( somehow that color seems reserved for the Fcar I might someday have the ***** to buy
) but speed yellow as almost a color I picked for the 997S. All of the pictures I see of Speedd Yellow P cars make the car look great! at the end of the day make sure you get the color you like!
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Originally Posted by DougNY
Midnight Blue over Sea blue here. Love it. I think they go better together than any other two colors.
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Originally Posted by alin2
Yes it is. An amazing shade of silver IMHO. MOre complex than Arctic...Here's another pic