Dale Gribble

that is a lot of money for paint when a lot of very qualified shops would probably do it for less (although i can't imagine much less becaue the prep work on carbonfiber must be substantial). then again a lot of people who buy these are conscerened with resale value and a repaint by a private shop might look like he's trying to hide a repair.

the calipers r a ripoff tho.

ben in lj

yeah, it's a lot of money since the entire incrimental cost to Porsche is for the paint since they have to paint the car and calipers anyway.

Sean

I agree that $15k is a lot of moula. OTOH, we're talking about a $450k car. 'Tis but a pittance!

One of the factors Porsche has priced into the Carrera GT is exclusivity, with only 1500 being built. That exclusivity is enhanced with a unique color.

You'd think that other automakers would offer similar options, but I'm not sure they do. If you want, you can even supply your own LEATHER to Porsche for seats, dash, doors, etc.

I'm thinking about ordering a new Porsche & taking factory delivery. When I do so, it'll probably be a paint-to-sample car. I think on the 997 this is more like a $6k option.

Dale Gribble

u should send them some gucci leather to make the seats and door pieces out of. then u'd be ballin dawg

Blue S2

I think having the option is great. Im glad they continue to do it. Ive seen lambos with silk instead of carpeting. IVe also seen full crocodile and ostrich interiors.

Hey, if you want it, and you ready to fund it, why not?

Sean

I toured the factory in Stuttgart a couple of years ago. They did mention doing an ostrich interior (ummm, not sure that's such a good idea). One Texas ranch owner provided leather from his own cattle.

They also did a paint-to-sample to match a woman's lipstick.

To each his own, but I love the bold racing colors of the 1970s. Porsche is among the few manufacturers still offering paint-to-sample, customized stitching, etc. Thank goodness they do. Sure they make a fortune on it, but buying a Porsche is an emotional, not a logical, decision!

Ryan S.

agree, the blue looks damn nice too though.

skl

The Wyer Gulf 917's were my all time favourite racing Porsches so that is a fantastic colour- and yes, orange calipers would really set it off and maybe names of Siffert and Rodriguez above the door!

PCA 944

For the amount your going to pay for a CGT you could buy nearly 80 944s.... Yet I would take a CGT anyday.

Graygoose997

I may stand alone, but that is the ugliest color for the nicest car. the boys at the factory must have had a hard time building that one. black, silver, red, yellow all great. this one is awful.

1958 Convertible D

Perry - Standing alone with your opinion isn't a bad thing. Everyone is entitled to their own. The owner of the car loves the Gulf Blue, and that's what's really important.

For what it's worth, I've got a list of 40 CGT's broken down by color combo. 25 are GT Silver (14 with Dark Grey, 7 with Ascot Brown, and 4 with Terracotta). Black is next with 8. Fayence Yellow with 2. The other 5 are Basalt Black, Red, Seal Grey, Signal Yellow, and Gulf Blue.

tdf360

Just one Seal Grey? Amazing, I would have thought that would be a popular choice. BTW, I agree with Perry on the Gulf Blue. It worked on the Wyer cars IMO because of all the race graphics and such. Too "baby blue" on a street machine, even a wild one like a CGT. Just my .02. Twist my arm and I'd take it, though.

Gary

Graygoose997

tdf,
tour de france blue is my favorite in a 360...just spectacular.
and a 6 speed on top of it ( I hear that they are finally catching on <g>)
well done.
Perry

tdf360

Thanks Perry, I admit I'm a dinosaur when it comes to the gearbox. I'm sure at some point in the not too distant future there will not even be an option for the 3-pedal car.

Gary

ben in lj

mine is not the only seal grey CGT in the US though it is possibly the only seal grey/ascot combo. his list was just of "40 CGTs".