Jim,
Thanks for the message. Welcome to Omaha. Just in time for the freakin winter weather. Love Omaha - hate hate hate the winters. Love SF - not a fan of Socal - but love northern california.
Have you stopped at the local dealership? If so - I hope you have talked to Adam (the London UK guy) - great guy and has fabulous taste. If not stop by, the owner of the Woodhouse dealerships has his Carrera White 911 (997). Its white over red with white stitching and extensive leather options - very cool.
On your color, as you have stated, it is a personal thing. I have had mostly black 911s with one silver and one speed yellow. I haven't nailed down my color as of yet. White with white wheels, I think is a very distinctive look. Personally, I not a big fan of guards red - but with a black interior and some red stitching - that could be hot.
Feel free to contact me at any time. Would enjoy discussing this with you further.
Mark