Riviera vs. Mexico Blue
08-02-2010, 10:06 PM
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. There are tons of silver/gray/black ones for sale 
. Dont get me wrong, silver/gray/black is ok. Its not horrid but its definitely not Mexico or Riviera Blue
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08-03-2010, 12:48 AM
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08-03-2010, 01:41 PM
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Net result you spend as much time keeping these puppies clean as any other wheel!
As for the picture, I'd removed all four wheels and cleaned them up for a show-n-shine.
08-03-2010, 09:40 PM
#34
People are uptight about color on cars today. I am not sure why but I continually read the following:
*Silver/gray was Germany's racing color
*All Porsches should be silver/gray/black
*Silver/gray/black is classic
*Silver/gray/black shows great taste
Did I miss anything ? Frankly it shows lack of imagination IMO . Every car on the road is silver/gray. Sure it doesnt show the dirt but anyone who thinks a Porsche doesnt get noticed on the road needs me to sell them some GREAT swamp land in FL .
*Silver/gray was Germany's racing color
*All Porsches should be silver/gray/black
*Silver/gray/black is classic
*Silver/gray/black shows great taste
Did I miss anything
? Frankly it shows lack of imagination IMO . Every car on the road is silver/gray. Sure it doesnt show the dirt but anyone who thinks a Porsche doesnt get noticed on the road needs me to sell them some GREAT swamp land in FL .My next one will be ordered and will be a paint-to-sample car.
08-03-2010, 11:26 PM
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And guess Chris where my car came from? Euroclassics in Midlothian, VA. Ballsy bunch. My car stood for 6 months before it sold but then some people do the math on a $92k C2 and say no thanks I'll take the Silver C2S for $8k less.
08-04-2010, 03:13 AM
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Marite is similar to Audi's Nogaro blue, a great color.
Bought a 2005 Audi S4 in silver due to it being on special for $2000 less.
Worst mistake!
If I had bought the blue one, I'd still have it.
Silver one is gone.
Pioneer Centers in San Diego also use to carry exciting colors.
I will get a 997 in 6 months and SY or GR are only standard colors I will consider.
If I can find any of these blues I'm in!
Orange would be great too.
These are unique cars that look better in unique colors.
In Los Angeles black seems to be the only color Porsche sells cars in.
It's so boring!
You can keep the triple black.
Bought a 2005 Audi S4 in silver due to it being on special for $2000 less.
Worst mistake!
If I had bought the blue one, I'd still have it.
Silver one is gone.
Pioneer Centers in San Diego also use to carry exciting colors.
I will get a 997 in 6 months and SY or GR are only standard colors I will consider.
If I can find any of these blues I'm in!
Orange would be great too.
These are unique cars that look better in unique colors.
In Los Angeles black seems to be the only color Porsche sells cars in.
It's so boring!
You can keep the triple black.
08-04-2010, 04:12 AM
#37
Marite is similar to Audi's Nogaro blue, a great color.
Bought a 2005 Audi S4 in silver due to it being on special for $2000 less.
Worst mistake!
If I had bought the blue one, I'd still have it.
Silver one is gone.
Pioneer Centers in San Diego also use to carry exciting colors.
I will get a 997 in 6 months and SY or GR are only standard colors I will consider.
If I can find any of these blues I'm in!
Orange would be great too.
These are unique cars that look better in unique colors.
In Los Angeles black seems to be the only color Porsche sells cars in.
It's so boring!
You can keep the triple black.
Bought a 2005 Audi S4 in silver due to it being on special for $2000 less.
Worst mistake!
If I had bought the blue one, I'd still have it.
Silver one is gone.
Pioneer Centers in San Diego also use to carry exciting colors.
I will get a 997 in 6 months and SY or GR are only standard colors I will consider.
If I can find any of these blues I'm in!
Orange would be great too.
These are unique cars that look better in unique colors.
In Los Angeles black seems to be the only color Porsche sells cars in.
It's so boring!
You can keep the triple black.
Gotta love the Blues.
Phil
08-04-2010, 01:09 PM
#38
Someone asked if there were any Riviara/Mexico/Martime on the market, which I've been surfing hard for pretty much the last 45 days. 1-Mexico C2 Tiptronic and that's all I've seen. It looks to have sold in July. I think somewhere there's a paint-to-sample sky-blue out there, but also cabrio/Tip.
Man, the only grey I want to live with after purchase is my hair. Today's greys remind me of Porsche's 80's blues, which from memory included Prussian, Iris, Nautic and Midnight. Do we really need "Seal" and "Meteor" grey as common colors?
Forgot to add that any of the 50 Club Azurro Blue 997s would also be candidates.
Man, the only grey I want to live with after purchase is my hair. Today's greys remind me of Porsche's 80's blues, which from memory included Prussian, Iris, Nautic and Midnight. Do we really need "Seal" and "Meteor" grey as common colors?
Forgot to add that any of the 50 Club Azurro Blue 997s would also be candidates.
08-04-2010, 01:20 PM
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Someone asked if there were any Riviara/Mexico/Martime on the market, which I've been surfing hard for pretty much the last 45 days. 1-Mexico C2 Tiptronic and that's all I've seen. It looks to have sold in July. I think somewhere there's a paint-to-sample sky-blue out there, but also cabrio/Tip.
Here are two you've missed, well kinda sorta:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ype=b&make=POR
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ype=b&make=POR
08-19-2012, 11:17 PM
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These are for you GYMGUY
These are for you GYMGUY
Maritime vs Riviera
Maritime vs Riviera
08-20-2012, 02:17 AM
#41
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diggin the maritime!
08-20-2012, 09:10 AM
#42
Bruce....your car is beautiful!!
Waiting for the right color, especially if you're planning on keeping the car, is soooooo important. After you get it it brings a big smile to your face every time you look at her!
Tom
Waiting for the right color, especially if you're planning on keeping the car, is soooooo important. After you get it it brings a big smile to your face every time you look at her!
Tom
08-20-2012, 11:44 AM
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To each his own, i guess. Black cars are nice, but common. I love my 432 rwhp EVOMS-supercharged, Dymag/PCCB/Titanium-bolted, Fabspeed-ed, Bilstein-ed Mexico Blue C2S. It really draws lots of positive comments about its looks and sound, PLUS it actually has the acceleration and handling to match.
Any plans to sell it in the next couple of years?
08-20-2012, 11:49 AM
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To each his own, i guess. Black cars are nice, but common. I love my 432 rwhp EVOMS-supercharged, Dymag/PCCB/Titanium-bolted, Fabspeed-ed, Bilstein-ed Mexico Blue C2S. It really draws lots of positive comments about its looks and sound, PLUS it actually has the acceleration and handling to match.
08-20-2012, 02:05 PM
#45
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Which one of you guys had that Riviera Blue Carrera displayed for judging at Legends of the Autobahn? That was a lovely looking 911!!!!!!! Dynamite color!!!!!!!!