i got a triple black c4s, black interior, black exterior, and black softtop.


urbandictionary: "triple black"
Referring to a car, triple black means that it has a black exterior, black interior, as well as a black convertible top. Black rims do not count as part of this tri-fecta, and the phrase can only refer to convertibles.

 

Maybe, if you like eating apple sauce through steel wool.

 

I think black wheels make it look like a German taxicab! As I look through the used market, I'm also surprised at how many people choose black exterior with black interior, or grey exterior with grey interior. When I see a car that has grey paint with terra-cotta interior, or something interesting, it provides a great contrast that draws me in. I think it really sets the car off! My current car is a Z4 with metallic grey paint and red leather inside. Although Z4's are everywhere, mine gets looks every time I drive with the top down.

That said, I'm convinced the 911 shape comes through much more convincingly in dark exterior colors. Some of the beautiful curves, especially the flare of the rear fenders, are lost in silver IMHO.

 

I love black cars; I've had two. However, they are such a PITA to keep looking good. It is so easy to put swirl marks on them if you do not wash & dry properly. I had to frequently polish my last black car to keep it looking "wet" and without swirl marks.

I now enjoy a red C2S which hides swirls and dirt much better than black. Nevertheless, nothing is more beautiful than a clean, swirl-free, and very reflective black car.

 

I am like some of the others, not a fan of black rims (on Pcars) - personnal choice.

 

Yummy!

 

That price tag ugh!!! Oh yeah black rims...well, on a white car might look better. I'm not a big fan of 'em on a black machine.

 

Personal preference... I wasn't a fan when I was looking for one, but ended up buying one with black wheels.

But definitely check out that turbo that Larry posted! much better deal!

 

Actually, the same with me. I saw the car I own in an ad and thought, I like that except the wheels. Then, when I saw it in person especially next to the other plain, vanilla 997s I liked it more and more. Now, I park next to a 997C4S here and his is black with tan leather and plain wheels and well, and I'm so glad I bought my car instead of something like his.

 

i think it looks fine with the silver lip.. if it was all black or a silly color on lip would look bad.. looks fine tho.


edit: interior almost looks natural grey to me... maybe its the light tho...

 

I've seen this car in person and it looks stunning! These pictures don't really do it much justice, but it does look awesome up close. I actually prefer a more "standard" silver or brushed finish. For stock wheels you can't go wrong with those.

 

Dude, that's almost as bad as that comment made by controversial radio personality Don Imus a few years ago.

Getting back to the topic, I went with the black exterior and black interior. I like the look of the black rims but I didn't go for them because they tend to show wear and tear more quickly than the traditional painted silver/clear coated rims. I think part of the reason for that is because it's more difficult to see (and therefore remove) brake dust from a black rim.

Now as far as black exteriors go I agree they require more care but there is no reason to have swirl marks these days with proper care. As a self-proclaimed "serious detailer" and owner of several black sports cars before my 997 I can tell you that it's gotten much easier to care for a car with a black exterior.

The new generation random orbital polishers on the market make it virtually impossible to burn your paint or even create deep swirl marks like the direct-drive polishers do. Anyone can use these with excellent results and it doesn't take years of practice like the direct-drive polisher do. Sadly, I've even seen professional detailers that do not know how to properly care for a black exterior. Some of them use a glazing which hides swirl marks for one or two washings and then the car looks terrible. I've personally found that the Griot's Garage system works very well for me. If you follow his instructions accurately you'll find that this system actually REMOVES swirl marks, it doesn't simply hide them temporarily like others do.

 

Price is waay out of line. Cut it by about 10-18k and you're in the ballpark around $80-90k I'd guess. Black on black is just a matter of eye of the beholder and owner. I'd take it and it looks great on a white, speed yellow, red, or even gray or silver car too. It is one thing that goes well with anything for the most part.

 

Not only does it totally make the car look more aggressive, you gotta go with the black tint as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I like black black black
Although my car is now on sale, I'll never forget my friend.