I only go to where they do the high end stuff (nearest), I'm sure there may be someone in Philly just as good for cheaper.

 

umm yeah, but they're probably mobbed up! pay me now? or pay me later LOL

 

I bring cash now when getting work done as most places show their appreciation, if you know what I mean.

 

You could ship the car our to NY, have it done for $3K and ship it back for less than $6K. And I am positive there has to be someone closer whose prices are more down to earth.

 

in my book? do not paint, wrap it. or just leave it I always wanted flat black lol, but i'm going to stay with black.

 

So I didn't actually do the math on this, but the car was a 2003, I bought it in 2011 around xmas and it had a little over a year of the previous owner's CPO left. So it was a resold CPO!

You guys are making me reconsider this wrap thing. I'll call around and see if I can find someone to do it for cheaper who isnt' goign to cut up the paint or leave weird bubbles.

Thanks for the opinions. Optino 2 is to pay for a car that has some additional benefits to it like upgraded turbos, suspension, welded coolant lines, etc etc that happens to be white and just dump my current car.

So instead of paying to do mods to my car, I just pay the delta in my car's value to that car and then get the color change free? This would take a massive stroke of luck though

 

I was quoted $3k for a full wrap on my Cayenne GTS by the best shop in FL. They do a lot of high end cars. They would send their best guy from their Miami operation to do it at their shop here in Orlando.
The only wrap they quoted higher was the full bright chrome wrap at $6k. It does not stretch like the regular wraps and is very difficult to do perfectly.
My Cayman S would be less. Probably $2500/5000.

 

something is indeed wrong with that math. as 7 years from date of purchase is the longest a car CAN have any cpo pcna coverage!

not that it matters.. just dont pay more than 3k for a good wrap lol

 

I think we can (mostly) all agree that reliability is more important than color.
Sounds like you have a good solid car, which is great.

I actually sought out a seal gray 996TT (instead of silver or black) as I really like the color, but the mechanicals had to be there.

If you're dead set on a color change you're probably better off selling your seal grey and finding a car in the color you want...

 

Friend had his car painted a VERY awesome white. quoted a few weeks to do the job.... we got some weather... insurance work takes priority.... I think total it was about 5 months start to finish? Looks GREAt but wow paintshop jail bigtime! So there is that when considering paint. If the car were a bland color paint might be a better option but I think the grey is a little harder to find than say silver like mine or black. White is even harder to find though IMO so GL buying one in white if you seriously try that path - unless it's a GT2

 

I vote you get rid of it for a white one that is as close as possible to exactly what you want. You should love it. Then again, you can have a really good time in a car you don't love.

 

If you got $70 grand Manhattan motor cars has what you are looking for. If you could pay that though I'd be looking at 997 turbo.

 

Plasti-Dip
It peels right off when you're ready to return to stock... LOL

 

Good paint job is 10-15k. Think of door jams, hood, engine bay.

I did this for only 500$....and 3 years off my life due to temper tantrums, anger, and blood pressure

 

Perhaps old school "P O R S C H E" lettering along the lower flanks in orange or white? Done correctly, it will de-emphasize the basic seal gray, while addressing your wife's concerns.
And it can look good for substantially less than $6000, if done carefully. Adding color matched wheels would expand the effect.
Good luck with your choice.