Guards red???
Drifting
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From: Beijing, China
When I ordered my car, the dealership was hesitant on the colour because they were afraid I would bail at the last minute and they'd be stuck with a red car on the lot. However, in 2010, Porsche used a GR GT3 for the promo which has increased the exposure of GR to the next generation of Porsche owners. Suddenly, GR is cool again and I get calls all the time from people looking to buy a GR car.
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It's nice to see people ordering some of the brighter colors FINALLY in the 997 model. Sadly, there is a significant over production of black and silver. There are VERY conservative buyers out there today.
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Guard's red is an awful color for Porsches. It is flat and depthless, and visually robs the car of it's musculature and subtle curves and contours - totally removes the aesthetic nuances. Also tacky and passe. Arctic silver is best for showing the car's physique.
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Heh ok.........you'd definetely be in the minority with that viewpoint.
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Some say....... Silver isn't really a colour; Some say.... if all cars were Silver we wouldn't need colour TV's; Some say..... Ferrari would probably disagree with you just a wee bit as well
The beauty of the car culture everybody has the ability to express their taste by what they drive.
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From: North Texas
Just sold my Guards Red 07 Turbo, and when it's time to buy an 09' I'll likely be looking exclusively for Guards Red. I think it is stunning, especially on the wide body cars. Park a GR Turbo next to a silver Turbo and you won't even know one of the cars is there...
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Wow...just wow!
My opinion, why would anyone want a bright colored Porsche.........?
Ironman 140.6
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I love Guards Red on Porsche's! One of the very best colors on these cars in my opinion.
The only real downside to guards red is it does attract a lot more law enforcement attention. Just my opinion based on 14 years experience with a GR Porsche and 9 years with a Black Porsche.
The only real downside to guards red is it does attract a lot more law enforcement attention. Just my opinion based on 14 years experience with a GR Porsche and 9 years with a Black Porsche.
