Paint To Sample 996s ?

Edgy01 · 10-30-2009, 02:21 AM

Just out of curiosity, are there many Paint To Sample 996 cars out there? I just don't think I've seen many at all in the 996 generation of 911. It seems that there are a lot more in the 997 group.

Marc Gelefsky · 10-30-2009, 11:15 AM

There is a horrible pink 996 Turbo cab I see all the time by my office...

gota911 · 10-30-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky

There is a horrible pink 996 Turbo cab I see all the time by my office...

Marc, you have been holding out on us! I didn't know you had a Turbo Cab!

Dave! · 10-30-2009, 02:30 PM

There's a very light yellow Boxster (with matching hardtop) around Birmingham. Was just talking about it with the service folks at the dealership and we all agreed it's a completely unbearable color. It was a custom color.

Some people.

No 996s around that are paint to sample though.

jyoteen · 10-30-2009, 02:54 PM

i was going to do paint to sample on my c4s (riviera blue or the lamborghini yellow) but then Porsche extended the time it was going to take so I just went the not as awesome Speed Yellow.

soverystout · 10-30-2009, 03:11 PM

It just seems like an option that:

1 Is really expensive
2 Ends badly
3 potentially dimishes value
4 and adds no value (unless you find your style twin)

Marc Gelefsky · 10-30-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by gota911

Marc, you have been holding out on us! I didn't know you had a Turbo Cab!

yeah, I was a star at mary kay

wanna buy some eye liner?

sbpsu354 · 10-30-2009, 04:45 PM

I saw a 996 at the dealer in Boulder that was a paint to sample car for someone who was cut before he made the team (Miami Dolphins). The exterior was orange and the interior was that nasty green of that 996 Turbo that appears for sale from time to time. I watched the price drop as it sat on the lot, but just couldn't do it.

soverystout · 10-30-2009, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by sbpsu354

I saw a 996 at the dealer in Boulder that was a paint to sample car for someone who was cut before he made the team (Miami Dolphins). The exterior was orange and the interior was that nasty green of that 996 Turbo that appears for sale from time to time. I watched the price drop as it sat on the lot, but just couldn't do it.

It makes me really sad to know that 7-8 cows had to die to make that awful green interior

Jon996 · 10-30-2009, 05:30 PM

I just happened to see what I think had to be a paint per sample 996 in town a few days ago. It was a 996 coupe in a pastel yellow. I am a big fan of the retro colors like Gulf Blue, Mexico Blue, and of course Turquoise (Edgy01). I really liked this light yellow too.

Phil G. · 10-30-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by soverystout

It makes me really sad to know that 7-8 cows had to die to make that awful green interior

They were the rare Nephrite cows - fortunately, they're extinct.

pmkazz · 10-30-2009, 09:25 PM

My friends shop just repainted this GT from Gray to GT3 RS orange for the owner. I think it looks awesome.

Wellardmac · 10-30-2009, 11:08 PM

I prefer the orange color too, but I do wonder if the re-spray impacts resale value.

Edgy01 · 10-30-2009, 11:57 PM

This thread is essentially reinforcing what I have been observing. Very few PTS 996 cars. After a slow start, the 997s are starting to come out in a lot of PTS colors. Perhaps it was the economy and the demand to be a conformist during the 1999 to 2004 days! Any color, so long as it's silver (and with black interior!)

pmkazz · 10-31-2009, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Wellardmac

I prefer the orange color too, but I do wonder if the re-spray impacts resale value.

I dont think the owner cares because this cost a lot to paint.. Everything was removed.. Apparently there is one out there that was a paint to order. Check it out (and the sale price). http://www.allmotorsales.com/bobporsche.html

(ps) sorry to highjack this tread..

10-30-2009, 02:21 AM	#1
Edgy01 Poseur Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 9,275	Paint To Sample 996s ? Just out of curiosity, are there many Paint To Sample 996 cars out there? I just don't think I've seen many at all in the 996 generation of 911. It seems that there are a lot more in the 997 group. __________________ Dan 06 997S PCCB Hard-Top Cabrio Turq. Blue, Nat. Brn Leather http://www.rennteam.com/photopost/sh...00&ppuser=8756

10-30-2009, 11:15 AM	#2
Marc Gelefsky Super Moderator Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: May 1998 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 8,705	There is a horrible pink 996 Turbo cab I see all the time by my office... __________________ Marc Gelefsky 02 996 Coupe 6 Speed Aero 86 911 Carrera Targa - Guards Red 00 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon - Winter Beater, Dog & Kid Hauler 04 Audi Allroad 2.7T 6 Speed - Wife's Ride Gone - 88 951, 87 951, 86 944na, 85.5 944na x2, 01 Boxster S

10-30-2009, 03:11 PM	#6
soverystout Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: The First State Posts: 131	It just seems like an option that: 1 Is really expensive 2 Ends badly 3 potentially dimishes value 4 and adds no value (unless you find your style twin) __________________ 03 996 6spd Cpe satin silver/metropol blue w PSE,Sport Design wheels, Alum/lthr shifter and parking brk,power comfort seats with heat,lumbar and supple leather,Bose,colored crests,Bi-xenons and PSM DD - 06 Mazdaspeed6 GT Titanium Grey/Black

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Wellardmac Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NW Philly Suburbs, PA Posts: 5,772	I prefer the orange color too, but I do wonder if the re-spray impacts resale value. __________________ Life is too short to travel in the slow lane. Well 'ard: British Slang. Very Tough. Very Good.

10-30-2009, 11:57 PM	#14
Edgy01 Poseur Rennlist Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 9,275	This thread is essentially reinforcing what I have been observing. Very few PTS 996 cars. After a slow start, the 997s are starting to come out in a lot of PTS colors. Perhaps it was the economy and the demand to be a conformist during the 1999 to 2004 days! Any color, so long as it's silver (and with black interior!) __________________ Dan 06 997S PCCB Hard-Top Cabrio Turq. Blue, Nat. Brn Leather http://www.rennteam.com/photopost/sh...00&ppuser=8756

10-30-2009, 02:30 PM	#4
Dave! User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 259	There's a very light yellow Boxster (with matching hardtop) around Birmingham. Was just talking about it with the service folks at the dealership and we all agreed it's a completely unbearable color. It was a custom color. Some people. No 996s around that are paint to sample though.

10-30-2009, 02:54 PM	#5
jyoteen User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: los angeles Posts: 418	i was going to do paint to sample on my c4s (riviera blue or the lamborghini yellow) but then Porsche extended the time it was going to take so I just went the not as awesome Speed Yellow.

10-30-2009, 04:45 PM	#8
sbpsu354 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 95	I saw a 996 at the dealer in Boulder that was a paint to sample car for someone who was cut before he made the team (Miami Dolphins). The exterior was orange and the interior was that nasty green of that 996 Turbo that appears for sale from time to time. I watched the price drop as it sat on the lot, but just couldn't do it.

10-30-2009, 05:30 PM	#10
Jon996 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Stillwater, MN Posts: 1,657	I just happened to see what I think had to be a paint per sample 996 in town a few days ago. It was a 996 coupe in a pastel yellow. I am a big fan of the retro colors like Gulf Blue, Mexico Blue, and of course Turquoise (Edgy01). I really liked this light yellow too.