Having second thoughts on my 981 color selection.
06-23-2012, 01:18 PM
#1
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Thread Starter
Having second thoughts on my 981 color selection.
Starting to have second thoughts on my color selection (GT Silver/Carrera Red)
I have always loved Porsche's classic Silver/red combo, but I'm thinking one of the following:
-Keep my Classic Porsche combo as is?
-Change the interior/roof to Espresso/Brown... Tame down the red?
-Change the interior to Black with contrast stitching
-White/Black with contrast stitching interior
-Go through the battle of a PTS color
I'm getting close to build lockdown as my build date is August 28th. I think I have a couple weeks to do so. I have yet to see one in person (hopefully this Wednesday before the launch party).
Here's my build:
981330
2013 Boxster S
Order Status: MFGCNF Mfg - Order Confirmed
Boxster S 60,900
BODYCLR = U2 = GT Silver Metallic 2,580
TOPCLR = 8V = Convertible Top in Red
INTERIOR = Carrera Red natural leather int 3,895
OPTIONS:
-XLF = Sports exhaust system 2,825
-XSC = Porsche crest embossed on head 285
-427 = 20-inch Carrera Classic wheel 2,730
-446 = Wheel caps color Porsche crest 185
-498 = Deletion of Model Designation 0.00
-583 = Smoking package 0.00
-603 = Bi-Xenon(TM) headlights 690
-636 = ParkAssist (front and rear) 860
-748 = Elec. folding exterior mirrors 320
-840 = SportDesign steering wheel 250
-998 = Leather interior in natural leather 0.00
-630 = Light design package 340
-475 = PASM 1,790
-P04 = Sports seats Plus (2-way, electric) 440
-317 = Sport Seat left Plus manual 0.00
-318 = Sport Seat right Plus manual 0.00
-P91 = Infotainment Package w/BOSE(R) 3,860
-665 = PCM 3 (pkg)
-672 = Extend Navigation Mod-PCM 3.0 (pkg)
-680 = BOSE(R) Surround Sound System (pkg)
-690 = SiriusXM(R) Satellite Radio (pkg)
-P93 = Convenience Package 1,170
-342 = Seat heating (pkg)
-551 = Wind deflector (pkg)
-573 = 2-zone automatic air condition (pkg)
-220 = Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) 1,320
-541 = Seat ventilation 730
-546 = Sup. safety roll-bar Ext color 635
I have always loved Porsche's classic Silver/red combo, but I'm thinking one of the following:
-Keep my Classic Porsche combo as is?
-Change the interior/roof to Espresso/Brown... Tame down the red?
-Change the interior to Black with contrast stitching
-White/Black with contrast stitching interior
-Go through the battle of a PTS color
I'm getting close to build lockdown as my build date is August 28th. I think I have a couple weeks to do so. I have yet to see one in person (hopefully this Wednesday before the launch party).
Here's my build:
981330
2013 Boxster S
Order Status: MFGCNF Mfg - Order Confirmed
Boxster S 60,900
BODYCLR = U2 = GT Silver Metallic 2,580
TOPCLR = 8V = Convertible Top in Red
INTERIOR = Carrera Red natural leather int 3,895
OPTIONS:
-XLF = Sports exhaust system 2,825
-XSC = Porsche crest embossed on head 285
-427 = 20-inch Carrera Classic wheel 2,730
-446 = Wheel caps color Porsche crest 185
-498 = Deletion of Model Designation 0.00
-583 = Smoking package 0.00
-603 = Bi-Xenon(TM) headlights 690
-636 = ParkAssist (front and rear) 860
-748 = Elec. folding exterior mirrors 320
-840 = SportDesign steering wheel 250
-998 = Leather interior in natural leather 0.00
-630 = Light design package 340
-475 = PASM 1,790
-P04 = Sports seats Plus (2-way, electric) 440
-317 = Sport Seat left Plus manual 0.00
-318 = Sport Seat right Plus manual 0.00
-P91 = Infotainment Package w/BOSE(R) 3,860
-665 = PCM 3 (pkg)
-672 = Extend Navigation Mod-PCM 3.0 (pkg)
-680 = BOSE(R) Surround Sound System (pkg)
-690 = SiriusXM(R) Satellite Radio (pkg)
-P93 = Convenience Package 1,170
-342 = Seat heating (pkg)
-551 = Wind deflector (pkg)
-573 = 2-zone automatic air condition (pkg)
-220 = Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) 1,320
-541 = Seat ventilation 730
-546 = Sup. safety roll-bar Ext color 635
Last edited by n4v4nod; 06-23-2012 at 01:56 PM.
06-23-2012, 01:39 PM
#3
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
$ isn't the issue. I want to get a combo I think is best for me and something I can keep for a while and not get sick of. I guess I'm worried that the red will get to me after a while. Silver black seems too conservative to me (no offense to anyone with this combo) thus the reason of the Espresso option???
06-23-2012, 02:10 PM
#4
Donavan:
Just in case you don't know. Porsche has offered US Porsche dealers with a list of 'Paint to Sample' colors that they have pre-approved for the 991,981 or Panamera. Some of the colors are not yet approved but they are doing a 'feasibility' studies to see if the color is compatible with the various surfaces that make up the car - steel, aluminum, plastic, etc. - and will not fade at different rates for each surface. Other colors can't be done, period, and they tell you up-front so you don't waste your time with the request.
One thing I noticed is that 'Riviera Blue' is on the 'pre-approved' list and ready to go. So this time around, depending on the PTS color you pick, you might not have the headaches that you suffered back in March of 2011. That was a rush situation with a one-week window of opportunity to order a PTS Spyder. I think you should consider PTS. I think you would get the most pleasure from that experience. I know I would!
Best of luck with whatever decision you make!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Vail Valley, Colorado
Just in case you don't know. Porsche has offered US Porsche dealers with a list of 'Paint to Sample' colors that they have pre-approved for the 991,981 or Panamera. Some of the colors are not yet approved but they are doing a 'feasibility' studies to see if the color is compatible with the various surfaces that make up the car - steel, aluminum, plastic, etc. - and will not fade at different rates for each surface. Other colors can't be done, period, and they tell you up-front so you don't waste your time with the request.
One thing I noticed is that 'Riviera Blue' is on the 'pre-approved' list and ready to go. So this time around, depending on the PTS color you pick, you might not have the headaches that you suffered back in March of 2011. That was a rush situation with a one-week window of opportunity to order a PTS Spyder. I think you should consider PTS. I think you would get the most pleasure from that experience. I know I would!
Best of luck with whatever decision you make!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Vail Valley, Colorado
06-23-2012, 02:22 PM
#5
Eduardo,
as always, the fountain of insider knowledge
1) would be really nice for the car configurator to have these choices available
2) the new 3D configurator for the 981 Boxster is superb and having the opportunity to view some of these "historic" colors on a 981 would be a smart idea for the Porsche IT folks who run the website
3) I don't know why the 3D configurator only works for the 981 Boxster
cheers and I'll see you soon at Parade,
Steve
as always, the fountain of insider knowledge
1) would be really nice for the car configurator to have these choices available
2) the new 3D configurator for the 981 Boxster is superb and having the opportunity to view some of these "historic" colors on a 981 would be a smart idea for the Porsche IT folks who run the website
3) I don't know why the 3D configurator only works for the 981 Boxster
cheers and I'll see you soon at Parade,
Steve
Donavan:
Just in case you don't know. Porsche has offered US Porsche dealers with a list of 'Paint to Sample' colors that they have pre-approved for the 991,981 or Panamera. Some of the colors are not yet approved but they are doing a 'feasibility' studies to see if the color is compatible with the various surfaces that make up the car - steel, aluminum, plastic, etc. - and will not fade at different rates for each surface. Other colors can't be done, period, and they tell you up-front so you don't waste your time with the request.
One thing I noticed is that 'Riviera Blue' is on the 'pre-approved' list and ready to go. So this time around, depending on the PTS color you pick, you might not have the headaches that you suffered back in March of 2011. That was a rush situation with a one-week window of opportunity to order a PTS Spyder. I think you should consider PTS. I think you would get the most pleasure from that experience. I know I would!
Best of luck with whatever decision you make!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Vail Valley, Colorado
Just in case you don't know. Porsche has offered US Porsche dealers with a list of 'Paint to Sample' colors that they have pre-approved for the 991,981 or Panamera. Some of the colors are not yet approved but they are doing a 'feasibility' studies to see if the color is compatible with the various surfaces that make up the car - steel, aluminum, plastic, etc. - and will not fade at different rates for each surface. Other colors can't be done, period, and they tell you up-front so you don't waste your time with the request.
One thing I noticed is that 'Riviera Blue' is on the 'pre-approved' list and ready to go. So this time around, depending on the PTS color you pick, you might not have the headaches that you suffered back in March of 2011. That was a rush situation with a one-week window of opportunity to order a PTS Spyder. I think you should consider PTS. I think you would get the most pleasure from that experience. I know I would!
Best of luck with whatever decision you make!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Vail Valley, Colorado
06-23-2012, 02:26 PM
#6
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Donavan:
Just in case you don't know. Porsche has offered US Porsche dealers with a list of 'Paint to Sample' colors that they have pre-approved for the 991,981 or Panamera. Some of the colors are not yet approved but they are doing a 'feasibility' studies to see if the color is compatible with the various surfaces that make up the car - steel, aluminum, plastic, etc. - and will not fade at different rates for each surface. Other colors can't be done, period, and they tell you up-front so you don't waste your time with the request.
One thing I noticed is that 'Riviera Blue' is on the 'pre-approved' list and ready to go. So this time around, depending on the PTS color you pick, you might not have the headaches that you suffered back in March of 2011. That was a rush situation with a one-week window of opportunity to order a PTS Spyder. I think you should consider PTS. I think you would get the most pleasure from that experience. I know I would!
Best of luck with whatever decision you make!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Vail Valley, Colorado
Just in case you don't know. Porsche has offered US Porsche dealers with a list of 'Paint to Sample' colors that they have pre-approved for the 991,981 or Panamera. Some of the colors are not yet approved but they are doing a 'feasibility' studies to see if the color is compatible with the various surfaces that make up the car - steel, aluminum, plastic, etc. - and will not fade at different rates for each surface. Other colors can't be done, period, and they tell you up-front so you don't waste your time with the request.
One thing I noticed is that 'Riviera Blue' is on the 'pre-approved' list and ready to go. So this time around, depending on the PTS color you pick, you might not have the headaches that you suffered back in March of 2011. That was a rush situation with a one-week window of opportunity to order a PTS Spyder. I think you should consider PTS. I think you would get the most pleasure from that experience. I know I would!
Best of luck with whatever decision you make!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Vail Valley, Colorado
Fashion Grey is calling me... Time to work on photoshop to see how this will look!
BRB!!!
06-23-2012, 02:29 PM
#7
first, I can't believe you said that
what makes you think you'll have the car long enough to get tired of it
second, stick with the plan, classic combo! there will be more cars and therefore, more choices
third, listen to what Eduardo says, he is a "wise man"
cheers,
Steve
what makes you think you'll have the car long enough to get tired of it
second, stick with the plan, classic combo! there will be more cars and therefore, more choices
third, listen to what Eduardo says, he is a "wise man"
cheers,
Steve
Starting to have second thoughts on my color selection (GT Silver/Carrera Red)
-Keep my Classic Porsche combo as is?
-Change the interior/roof to Espresso/Brown... Tame down the red?
-Change the interior to Black with contrast stitching
-White/Black with contrast stitching interior
-Go through the battle of a PTS color
-Keep my Classic Porsche combo as is?
-Change the interior/roof to Espresso/Brown... Tame down the red?
-Change the interior to Black with contrast stitching
-White/Black with contrast stitching interior
-Go through the battle of a PTS color
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06-23-2012, 03:00 PM
#8
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Ok... Fashion grey didn't look too good.
06-23-2012, 04:01 PM
#11
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
I'm really shocked that Grigiocampovolo is on the short list of colors and approved at that!!!
I almost ordered a TTRS PTS with that color! I think it's a sign!
Here's my quick photoshop!
I almost ordered a TTRS PTS with that color! I think it's a sign!
Here's my quick photoshop!
06-23-2012, 04:26 PM
#12
06-23-2012, 05:30 PM
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The Silver with the Brown would look very classy and unique. Silver and Red is a classic combo too, can't go wrong with this either.
If you want to stand out then pick a PTS color but don't expect to get any of the money spent back when you trade it in.
By the way, do you really think you will hold on to the car for a while or is 1 year a while? Personally I think there's nothing wrong with exchanging cars frequently if you have the means. You only live once and why not try different things, especially considering how many good options are out there these days.
Good luck with your decision.
If you want to stand out then pick a PTS color but don't expect to get any of the money spent back when you trade it in.
By the way, do you really think you will hold on to the car for a while or is 1 year a while? Personally I think there's nothing wrong with exchanging cars frequently if you have the means. You only live once and why not try different things, especially considering how many good options are out there these days.
Good luck with your decision.
06-23-2012, 06:09 PM
#14
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I'm starting to think that I should stick to my original plan.
GTS/CR/R
GTS/CR/R
06-23-2012, 07:25 PM
#15
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How bout keeping it just like it is, but with a black top?