997 2005-2012 911 C2, C2S, C4, C4S, GTS, Targa and Cabriolet Model Discussion.

White: A bad exterior color choice?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #16  
Old 12-03-2010, 11:23 PM
H20SKIER's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: inside someone hot
Age: 55
Posts: 3,444
Rep Power: 170
H20SKIER has much to be proud ofH20SKIER has much to be proud ofH20SKIER has much to be proud ofH20SKIER has much to be proud ofH20SKIER has much to be proud ofH20SKIER has much to be proud ofH20SKIER has much to be proud ofH20SKIER has much to be proud ofH20SKIER has much to be proud ofH20SKIER has much to be proud of
White is good! I have a few Carrara whites

they show the best lines of the cars and they show the least dirt.
 
  #17  
Old 12-03-2010, 11:28 PM
X GTS X's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: va
Posts: 37
Rep Power: 18
X GTS X is infamous around these partsX GTS X is infamous around these parts
Luv the white
 
  #18  
Old 12-04-2010, 12:32 AM
xXxGhotimanxXx's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 766
Rep Power: 84
xXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond reputexXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond reputexXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond reputexXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond reputexXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond reputexXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond reputexXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond reputexXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond reputexXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond reputexXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond reputexXxGhotimanxXx has a reputation beyond repute
White is to Porsche what red is to Ferrari and Green is to British cars. Well documented fact.

J
 
  #19  
Old 12-04-2010, 12:39 AM
Misanors4's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,334
Rep Power: 85
Misanors4 has a brilliant futureMisanors4 has a brilliant futureMisanors4 has a brilliant futureMisanors4 has a brilliant futureMisanors4 has a brilliant futureMisanors4 has a brilliant futureMisanors4 has a brilliant futureMisanors4 has a brilliant futureMisanors4 has a brilliant futureMisanors4 has a brilliant futureMisanors4 has a brilliant future
Can't go wrong with white. Why do you think all the factory race cars come in white? It's obviously the fastest. I had a black C2S and while nothing beats the look of a freshly cleaned black car I just didn't have the patience to keep it clean. Swirl and haze marks also drove me up the wall. Guards red is probably my favorite next to white though.
 
  #20  
Old 12-04-2010, 12:39 AM
1BlinkGone's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Posts: 786
Rep Power: 51
1BlinkGone is a name known to all1BlinkGone is a name known to all1BlinkGone is a name known to all1BlinkGone is a name known to all1BlinkGone is a name known to all1BlinkGone is a name known to all
Originally Posted by xXxGhotimanxXx
White is to Porsche what red is to Ferrari and Green is to British cars. Well documented fact.

J
I never thought of it that way. Silver (esp GT silver)? YES. All that said, white looks great on a Carrera. I've seen some that look nearly as muscular, if not as menacing, as their black counterparts. Both look great.
 
  #21  
Old 12-04-2010, 12:48 AM
vraxinus's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: San Jose
Posts: 247
Rep Power: 25
vraxinus is infamous around these partsvraxinus is infamous around these parts
All i have to say about white color on carrera is not bad. but personally for me black always the best color on any car. especially modified black on black or brushed wheels also. black color tends to show that the car is really muscular, exotic, and looks more agressive for sports car. But anyone can disagree with me and white color is not bad at all for carrera but the color white for me looks good for BMW 3 series.
 
  #22  
Old 12-04-2010, 01:17 AM
akacaj's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 155
Rep Power: 30
akacaj is a splendid one to beholdakacaj is a splendid one to beholdakacaj is a splendid one to beholdakacaj is a splendid one to beholdakacaj is a splendid one to beholdakacaj is a splendid one to beholdakacaj is a splendid one to beholdakacaj is a splendid one to behold
White is my favorite color. Looks good when its dirty but looks amazing when its clean and waxed. Mine is white with blue top and interior.
 

Last edited by akacaj; 10-21-2012 at 09:38 AM.
  #23  
Old 12-04-2010, 02:28 AM
tommyv's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 589
Rep Power: 50
tommyv has much to be proud oftommyv has much to be proud oftommyv has much to be proud oftommyv has much to be proud oftommyv has much to be proud oftommyv has much to be proud oftommyv has much to be proud oftommyv has much to be proud oftommyv has much to be proud of
Originally Posted by Car-Narcissist
One of the 997's I'm interested in buying is Carrera White. I know black cars are notoriously impossible to keep clean but I'm not sure about white. My wife once had a VW f that was white and everytime it rained, there were black streaks on it from the window gasket rubber.

Surely my 997 wont be seeing much rain and I'd guess that gaskets are made better now than they were in the 90's.

Carrera White 997/996 owners... what do you think?
What about an unusual color? More of a fun choice......... I know more $$$$$$ and longer wait but worth every day.

I just had my car detailed for the second time and this Blue Turquiose color is just the best choice I ever made on any car color.

I know not everyone's favorite but maybe something to think about??

Name:  TurquiosePorsche007-1.jpg
Views: 738
Size:  187.8 KB

Name:  TurquiosePorsche006-1.jpg
Views: 848
Size:  149.4 KB

Name:  TurquiosePorsche002-1.jpg
Views: 732
Size:  151.8 KB

Name:  Unnamed.jpg
Views: 716
Size:  41.6 KB

Good Luck with your decision!

All the Best,

Tom
 
  #24  
Old 12-04-2010, 04:53 AM
alexstjo's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: murrieta, ca
Posts: 98
Rep Power: 17
alexstjo is infamous around these parts
I saw a white p car with a red interior that was nice!
 
  #25  
Old 12-04-2010, 09:04 AM
mdrums's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Tampa
Posts: 3,802
Rep Power: 233
mdrums Is a GOD !mdrums Is a GOD !mdrums Is a GOD !mdrums Is a GOD !mdrums Is a GOD !mdrums Is a GOD !mdrums Is a GOD !mdrums Is a GOD !mdrums Is a GOD !mdrums Is a GOD !mdrums Is a GOD !
White is great on a Porsche. My 07 was white and I miss that color. I have Guard Red now and it's cool because you never see another 997 car in red. My next Porsche will again be white.
 
  #26  
Old 12-04-2010, 09:06 AM
Christian's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Memphis
Age: 54
Posts: 4,355
Rep Power: 283
Christian Is a GOD !Christian Is a GOD !Christian Is a GOD !Christian Is a GOD !Christian Is a GOD !Christian Is a GOD !Christian Is a GOD !Christian Is a GOD !Christian Is a GOD !Christian Is a GOD !Christian Is a GOD !
i have both white and black, i will take white all day long, simple and stunning
 
  #27  
Old 12-04-2010, 09:12 AM
996TTFred's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 145
Rep Power: 20
996TTFred is infamous around these parts
I have owned several in white and think they look fantastic. Good luck with your decision.
 
  #28  
Old 12-04-2010, 01:36 PM
NC 997's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Sandhills of NC
Posts: 669
Rep Power: 57
NC 997 has a brilliant futureNC 997 has a brilliant futureNC 997 has a brilliant futureNC 997 has a brilliant futureNC 997 has a brilliant futureNC 997 has a brilliant futureNC 997 has a brilliant futureNC 997 has a brilliant futureNC 997 has a brilliant futureNC 997 has a brilliant futureNC 997 has a brilliant future
I drove this '09 launch edition 997.2 at the G'boro, NC Porsche dealer in September of '08 - it had just been released.

I immediately fell in love with the Carrera White color. I actually had this picture as my screen saver for nearly a year, just to remind myself how much I enjoyed driving that car.

I still like the white paint..

Name:  09BaseCarrera3.jpg
Views: 726
Size:  52.9 KB
 
  #29  
Old 12-04-2010, 02:01 PM
bosco42's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: THE BIG APPLE
Posts: 512
Rep Power: 43
bosco42 is a splendid one to beholdbosco42 is a splendid one to beholdbosco42 is a splendid one to beholdbosco42 is a splendid one to beholdbosco42 is a splendid one to beholdbosco42 is a splendid one to beholdbosco42 is a splendid one to behold
Had a White 2009 C2S....great color...did not show dirt unless you were up close and inspecting it.

Now have a 2010 Turbo in GT Silver....Love the color..never see anything on it
 
Attached Images   
  #30  
Old 12-04-2010, 02:08 PM
JTaylorGT's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Atlanta, GA
Age: 44
Posts: 376
Rep Power: 31
JTaylorGT has a spectacular aura aboutJTaylorGT has a spectacular aura about
Originally Posted by mdrums
White is great on a Porsche. My 07 was white and I miss that color. I have Guard Red now and it's cool because you never see another 997 car in red. My next Porsche will again be white.
Isn't it funny how red was so common on '80s 911's but now the 997 it seems so rare!

I like them all - mine is black and I agree with all the comments on black cars. I think white would be cool especially with nice tinted windows and clear side markers - really is such a clean look!
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: White: A bad exterior color choice?



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:39 AM.