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02-27-2019, 07:36 PM
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Color choice
So I put a deposit down on an incoming base Cayenne over the weekend. This is my first Porsche which I plan on keeping for many years. But am torn on colors. The car I put a deposit on is black/black with 21" spyder rims and black roof rails. There is another car arriving around the same time that is white/black (not Carrara white) with the same setup as the black. Both of these cars I have to wait 3 weeks to get, so I can still pick.
I just found out another dealer has a Quartzite Grey/Black with 21" Exclusive Design with Satin Platinum finish, plus the black roof rails and is on the dealer lot (my dealer would have to do a trade). Not in any rush to get a car sooner than 3 weeks, but I've been going back and forth on which color to go with; I can't even decide prioritize my top three choices!
I know black will need some extra TLC in the long run just because of its sensitivity to the elements (i.e. dirt). White gets dirty easily, but seems to be easier to care for. And no experience with the quartzite grey. I assume it will need some TLC like the black, but maybe not as much (?).
Thoughts??? Appreciate any input!
I just found out another dealer has a Quartzite Grey/Black with 21" Exclusive Design with Satin Platinum finish, plus the black roof rails and is on the dealer lot (my dealer would have to do a trade). Not in any rush to get a car sooner than 3 weeks, but I've been going back and forth on which color to go with; I can't even decide prioritize my top three choices!
I know black will need some extra TLC in the long run just because of its sensitivity to the elements (i.e. dirt). White gets dirty easily, but seems to be easier to care for. And no experience with the quartzite grey. I assume it will need some TLC like the black, but maybe not as much (?).
Thoughts??? Appreciate any input!
02-27-2019, 07:41 PM
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I've owned a black car before and it was a hassle to keep clean and the imperfections bothered me a lot so if I can help it will not get another black car. Grey is not THAT much easier to deal with; personally I'd go for White just for that alone. Color is very subjective so I'm sure you can't go wrong either way.
02-27-2019, 11:11 PM
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I agree that this is a totally subjective thing. But black is a PITA to keep clean, detailed and swirl-free. We have a black sport sedan and a Moonlight Blue Turbo, which may as well be black. Dark colors like these look sleeker and more dramatic on the Cayenne IMHO. But, man, the maintenance wears me out.
I’m with WCH BOS here. Quartzite Grey with Satin Platinum wheels and black trim / roof rails will look spectacular, and be relatively low maintenance. That’d be my choice for sure.
Early congrats!
I’m with WCH BOS here. Quartzite Grey with Satin Platinum wheels and black trim / roof rails will look spectacular, and be relatively low maintenance. That’d be my choice for sure.
Early congrats!
02-27-2019, 11:39 PM
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So I put a deposit down on an incoming base Cayenne over the weekend. This is my first Porsche which I plan on keeping for many years. But am torn on colors. The car I put a deposit on is black/black with 21" spyder rims and black roof rails. There is another car arriving around the same time that is white/black (not Carrara white) with the same setup as the black. Both of these cars I have to wait 3 weeks to get, so I can still pick.
I just found out another dealer has a Quartzite Grey/Black with 21" Exclusive Design with Satin Platinum finish, plus the black roof rails and is on the dealer lot (my dealer would have to do a trade). Not in any rush to get a car sooner than 3 weeks, but I've been going back and forth on which color to go with; I can't even decide prioritize my top three choices!
I know black will need some extra TLC in the long run just because of its sensitivity to the elements (i.e. dirt). White gets dirty easily, but seems to be easier to care for. And no experience with the quartzite grey. I assume it will need some TLC like the black, but maybe not as much (?).
Thoughts??? Appreciate any input!
I just found out another dealer has a Quartzite Grey/Black with 21" Exclusive Design with Satin Platinum finish, plus the black roof rails and is on the dealer lot (my dealer would have to do a trade). Not in any rush to get a car sooner than 3 weeks, but I've been going back and forth on which color to go with; I can't even decide prioritize my top three choices!
I know black will need some extra TLC in the long run just because of its sensitivity to the elements (i.e. dirt). White gets dirty easily, but seems to be easier to care for. And no experience with the quartzite grey. I assume it will need some TLC like the black, but maybe not as much (?).
Thoughts??? Appreciate any input!
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02-28-2019, 11:05 AM
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02-28-2019, 12:28 PM
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I'm going to save leather interior for my second Porsche 
The Cayenne will be used quite a bit for road trips and other utilitarian activities (i.e. transporting our road bikes, triathlon gear, greyhound etc.) so not too worried about having ultimate luxury in the cabin.
The Cayenne will be used quite a bit for road trips and other utilitarian activities (i.e. transporting our road bikes, triathlon gear, greyhound etc.) so not too worried about having ultimate luxury in the cabin.
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02-28-2019, 03:44 PM
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Well I am going against the grain here. I love black Porsches. Both my Cayennes are Black/Black and my 996TT is triple black. The Cayenne black is a metallic black, so its a little easier to keep clean. Its subjective. But dont settle. Been there done that, and I could not live with it.
02-28-2019, 04:09 PM
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I'm going to save leather interior for my second Porsche The Cayenne will be used quite a bit for road trips and other utilitarian activities (i.e. transporting our road bikes, triathlon gear, greyhound etc.) so not too worried about having ultimate luxury in the cabin.
The Cayenne will be used quite a bit for road trips and other utilitarian activities (i.e. transporting our road bikes, triathlon gear, greyhound etc.) so not too worried about having ultimate luxury in the cabin.
02-28-2019, 04:10 PM
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Well I am going against the grain here. I love black Porsches. Both my Cayennes are Black/Black and my 996TT is triple black. The Cayenne black is a metallic black, so its a little easier to keep clean. Its subjective. But dont settle. Been there done that, and I could not live with it.
02-28-2019, 04:14 PM
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