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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 03:04 AM
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Getting a new Carrera S. Any colour suggestions, Regrets ?

This is the link to my configuration of Carrera S, which i will probably be ordering.
www.porsche-code.com/PE2BPFY6.

I just want to know if any one has any colour suggestions or regrets. Im planning to go for White ext. with Red Interiors and Glass Sunroof.

PS: Im only going for Red Interiors.

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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 04:33 AM
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Black is the best and the hardest to keep clean but worth it.
 
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Well, with a red interior white certainly looks ok -- but one of the silver ext colors looks awesome. I have a GT Silver ext with Black full leather interior, and really like that combo -- but i saw another Plat Silver 991 on the lot that had red interior (I think it was two-tone, because the seats and dash had black inserts or something) and it looked really nice as well.

Either way you go, it will be very nice. You can't go wrong. Just consider that on this board and others, some owners have indicated the full-red interior is a bit bright off the dash in very sunny conditions, esp on track.

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Have to agree with jawells. If I have to do all over again, I would have gone two tone as well. I have luxor interior and although I love the color it would have been nice to have the black dash and the beige seats. As far as exterior color, I think white is a great color!
 
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The choice of color is really quite subjective and you're going to get all kinds of responses.

But I will address your question regarding regrets: If I had chosen the white car first, I would have saved fifteen grand by not having to trade in my three-month-old original purchase. So, yes, choose wisely the first time around.
 
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I agree with CarreraPete.. Color and themes are highly subjective things.. So you will be all over the place in your responses.....

So far with mine no real color regrets. My tastes are more for the subdued, clean and simple.. I think I maybe would have done some deviated stitching if I had it to do again, that would have been nice.. Other than that I'm very satisfied..

It would appear your color tastes and esthetics are probably a lot more bold and aggressive than something I'm comfortable with, so take it for what it is worth. But I think what you have there is awesome..
 
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I think white over red looks fabulous. A neighbor of mine has that color C2S and it looks great. I opted for white over black (with red belts) and I do regret at times not going for the full red interior. I had a red interior on my previous car, and was afraid I'd get sick of so many years with red.
 
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I'm a traditionalist. I'd go:
basalt black
GT silver
rhodium silver


See if you can get two tone interior with black and red. Black dash.
 
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I did Rhodium with two-tone Black/Platinum. I find it very classy and will always be in style. The Platinum really lightens up the interior and adds more interest. I really like the additional aluminum accents that come with this full leather combo, too.

But in the end, can you really go wrong with any color?
 
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I have white over black with the glass sunroof. I love it!! Would've got full red interior or dual tone red/black but the cost wasn't justified for me to upgrade to full leather. If it is for you I think white over black/red is amazing!
 
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I use to think that white was by far the fastest color...



...but now I know it is red

More seriously, it is a good move to go for a non-black interior. I eventually found white + black a bit bland in my previous cars. I'd rather have a color that stands out a bit more inside or outside and keep the other more neutral.
I personally also like 2 tones interiors with a black dashboard.
 
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HotHonda, love the white with the ducktail spoiler. Looks awesome!
 
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Love my triple black cab, when its clean. Is it worth it?? I don't no.

Seriously considering listing my car this spring and getting a PTS 991 with X51 or waiting for the GTS.
 
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I have a white with full-leather red interior (optional black carpets and mats, though) 2013 C2S and it looks perfect. Great choice!
 


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