White: A bad exterior color choice?
#2
12-03-2010, 06:35 PM
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?
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?
But you are right about black......
#3
12-03-2010, 06:48 PM
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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?
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?
#4
12-03-2010, 07:19 PM
I have 2 white cars. At 20ft they always look clean. However a silver car even at 10ft looks clean. It's all good for me, but I am not a car-narcissist, I just drive them. 
Last edited by adias; 12-03-2010 at 07:22 PM.
#5
12-03-2010, 07:27 PM
White is a great 911 color! I got my 997 in Arctic Silver but wish it was white for sure! My '87 Carrera is in Grand Prix white and I believe it to be the best color for that one.
#7
12-03-2010, 07:52 PM
Carrara White will be the color of my next P-car for sure. Looks stunning with black wheels IMO.
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#8
12-03-2010, 08:01 PM
The Carerra White looks great! I confess to having a Cream white C2 Cab because it was one of only two I could pick from and get steal on that had PDK. I'm still trying to decide whether the black factory Sport Design wheels on it help or hurt the looks of this unusual color. Any opinions from you guys here?
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12-03-2010, 09:00 PM
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Rep Power: 59 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?
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?
#15
12-03-2010, 10:37 PM
I have a white Porsche and a black Porsche . They are BOTH difficult to keep clean but in a different way . I happen to like both.
1) White -
The color shows any type of soot or grime . Some have found clear bra that yellows .
It's an easy color to match paintwise .
2) Black -
Shows all the dust. People expect a black car to be dirty so if it's clean it surprises them . If it's dirty .. it meets expectations .
Black car's can swirl very easily .
If you don't like to clean the car .. GT silver !!!! Amazing color .. car looks like a spaceship .
On the road .. I observe that the black car gets more respect . Maybe it's just my observation but the white car has a softer look . I coild care less if it's perceived as a "chick car" .. but I do notice that women compliment the white car and dudes compliment the black car more.
1) White -
The color shows any type of soot or grime . Some have found clear bra that yellows .
It's an easy color to match paintwise .
2) Black -
Shows all the dust. People expect a black car to be dirty so if it's clean it surprises them . If it's dirty .. it meets expectations .
Black car's can swirl very easily .
If you don't like to clean the car .. GT silver !!!! Amazing color .. car looks like a spaceship .
On the road .. I observe that the black car gets more respect . Maybe it's just my observation but the white car has a softer look . I coild care less if it's perceived as a "chick car" .. but I do notice that women compliment the white car and dudes compliment the black car more.