White Cab/Red Top?
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I like that car in the video. I really liked one that was posted somewhere that was Agate with a red top. Very classic look.
The dirt comment would be relevant to me. So I would act 57 and not get red.
A friend has a white '83 SC with a black top. Looks sharp to this day.
Oh, and I got your marathon / age is relative comment. Thought it was helpful context to your state of mind.
The dirt comment would be relevant to me. So I would act 57 and not get red.
A friend has a white '83 SC with a black top. Looks sharp to this day.
Oh, and I got your marathon / age is relative comment. Thought it was helpful context to your state of mind.
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I didn't expect such a diverse group of answers, but thanks for them all.
Aamersa, I don't even know what a plonker is. I haven't had a convertible in a long time, and I already have a coupe, so the plonker thing isn't going to change my mind. Anyway, since when is Clarkson the arbiter of good taste? Have you seen the guy's hair and clothes?
Onetime, I actually am pretty sure of myself. I'm a real estate agent, I have to be pretty confident to make money. However, I do care about what other people think. I can afford to have my hair dyed orange, but I'm certainly not about to do that. Then again, if it gets any grayer I just might think about it.
REK125, Strangers? I've been reading posts on this forum for quite a while, and most of the members seem more like friends than strangers. I, and many others on this forum, value their opinions. I'm not asking for an approval, I'm just asking for thoughts. As far as my marathon comment, my point (okay, so it was somewhat indirect) is that I might be 57, but I can physically keep up with a 27 year old (well, not in all ways), and sometimes I think I AM a 27 year old (my wife continually reminds me that I'm not). So maybe a red roof is too flashy for a 57 year old but not for a 27 year old. Hmmmmm
Everyone else, thanks for the useful comments, including that of tommyv who said it was just awful. I hadn't thought about the dirt and fading issue and the fact that it would look better with a red interior (which I like, but I'm not going to pay extra for). I'll probably opt for black because it's more practical. Gee, I'm sounding like a 57 year old.
Aamersa, I don't even know what a plonker is. I haven't had a convertible in a long time, and I already have a coupe, so the plonker thing isn't going to change my mind. Anyway, since when is Clarkson the arbiter of good taste? Have you seen the guy's hair and clothes?
Onetime, I actually am pretty sure of myself. I'm a real estate agent, I have to be pretty confident to make money. However, I do care about what other people think. I can afford to have my hair dyed orange, but I'm certainly not about to do that. Then again, if it gets any grayer I just might think about it.
REK125, Strangers? I've been reading posts on this forum for quite a while, and most of the members seem more like friends than strangers. I, and many others on this forum, value their opinions. I'm not asking for an approval, I'm just asking for thoughts. As far as my marathon comment, my point (okay, so it was somewhat indirect) is that I might be 57, but I can physically keep up with a 27 year old (well, not in all ways), and sometimes I think I AM a 27 year old (my wife continually reminds me that I'm not). So maybe a red roof is too flashy for a 57 year old but not for a 27 year old. Hmmmmm
Everyone else, thanks for the useful comments, including that of tommyv who said it was just awful. I hadn't thought about the dirt and fading issue and the fact that it would look better with a red interior (which I like, but I'm not going to pay extra for). I'll probably opt for black because it's more practical. Gee, I'm sounding like a 57 year old.
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Ever consider white with the dark blue interior? Could be a lovely combo.
I'm a Real Estate Broker as well. IF you can actually get a human in the back seat, I could imagine a top down ride to a showing with a client for a real "feel" of the neighborhood.
I'm not a cab guy, but I'm still wondering if I can ditch my land rover now thanks to the new longer wheelbase.
I'm a Real Estate Broker as well. IF you can actually get a human in the back seat, I could imagine a top down ride to a showing with a client for a real "feel" of the neighborhood.
I'm not a cab guy, but I'm still wondering if I can ditch my land rover now thanks to the new longer wheelbase.
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I think the car in the video looks absolutely fantastic! The red top adds to the car even when the roof is down, and with it up it looks just as good as black.
A black top is a "safer" choice I guess. But I say go for red!
A black top is a "safer" choice I guess. But I say go for red!
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I'm hoping to pull the trigger next week for a June delivery. Maybe I'll just open the brochure, close my eyes and pick one.
fbroen, Glad you got the marathon comment. Thanks for the info on your friend's car. Very helpful.
Onetime, I'll tell ya, it's gettin' tougher to keep up with those young guys. But one of the nice things is I run at the same pace as some pretty fit women, and there's nothing like following a couple of them for 26 miles.
jordanpryce, I was a commercial broker in Fairfield Co. and Westchester Co. before scaling back and moving to sleepy central Pennsylvania to sell houses. Yeah, it'll be tough fitting clients in the back of the cab, but I tend to work with a lot of single people and do a lot of non-showing running around (home inspections, picking up paperwork, etc.), so I hope to get a lot of business use out of it. What do you think about slapping some magnetic real estate signs on it? Are you residential or commercial? Manhattan or suburbs?
fbroen, Glad you got the marathon comment. Thanks for the info on your friend's car. Very helpful.
Onetime, I'll tell ya, it's gettin' tougher to keep up with those young guys. But one of the nice things is I run at the same pace as some pretty fit women, and there's nothing like following a couple of them for 26 miles.
jordanpryce, I was a commercial broker in Fairfield Co. and Westchester Co. before scaling back and moving to sleepy central Pennsylvania to sell houses. Yeah, it'll be tough fitting clients in the back of the cab, but I tend to work with a lot of single people and do a lot of non-showing running around (home inspections, picking up paperwork, etc.), so I hope to get a lot of business use out of it. What do you think about slapping some magnetic real estate signs on it?
Are you residential or commercial? Manhattan or suburbs?
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I work in the city. Mostly in property acquisition for development, with some residential sales thrown in to pay the bills in between the big jobs. Luckily, I'll never have to put stupid signs on my car.
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I actually have a couple of magnetic signs. I live in State College, home of Penn State University. We have a big homecoming parade, and they're always looking for convertibles to drive various kings and queens in the parade. Our current Porsche is a coupe, but back when we had our '90 Cab, I'd slap the signs on it and drive in the parade. That will NOT happen with the 991. I'm assuming you live in the suburbs and are not using the Porsche to cruise around Manhattan. Although, back in the late '70s I would regulary drive my Alfa spider in the city. Never locked it, because I figured I'd rather someone just open the door than slash the top. By the way, my wife's from College Point, Queens.
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I live in brooklyn, and yeah the roads still stink. That's one of the main reasons I didn't order an S. 19's are already risky. 20's are asking for trouble...
I drive a BMW z4 now, because I'd never buy a boxster with the soft top here. Same fears all these years later...
I drive a BMW z4 now, because I'd never buy a boxster with the soft top here. Same fears all these years later...
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I live in brooklyn, and yeah the roads still stink. That's one of the main reasons I didn't order an S. 19's are already risky. 20's are asking for trouble...
I drive a BMW z4 now, because I'd never buy a boxster with the soft top here. Same fears all these years later...
I drive a BMW z4 now, because I'd never buy a boxster with the soft top here. Same fears all these years later...
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that vid looks really good with the red top. i know i didn't like it on the various RS 60 spyder Boxsters, but it looked good in the ad.
bottom line - red top with black interior would be nicer contrast than red interior - that is seeing tooo much red.
not quite sure why a red top would show more dirt? there is a lot of light coloured dirt out there - never really had a big issue with my convertable tops.
bottom line - red top with black interior would be nicer contrast than red interior - that is seeing tooo much red.
not quite sure why a red top would show more dirt? there is a lot of light coloured dirt out there - never really had a big issue with my convertable tops.
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I really like the white+red top combo and i'm considering this option. I'm still not clear about the interior color... does anyone know what color the interior is on the Porsche website? (the 911 gallery).... I beiieve it's not black and I'm thinking it's "expresso"... any idea?
