Porsche 997 Carrera S - Dark or light colours?

[Mercutio]

Hi all,

Don't mean to annoy with a frivolous topic, but been looking through the classifieds this weekend at 997 Carrera S models, and am trying to work out which colours best show off the shape.

For me it's a three-way fight at the moment between Arctic Silver, Seal Gray and Metallic Black (is it called Basalt?!).

I love the Arctic Silver look, it sort of reminds me of old Porsches and seems to suit the car's lines well. But I've pretty much always gone for dark colours in the past, so am curious to know what you guys think.

What do you reckon is the best colour for the 997 series?

[Presuming Ed]

Guards Red

[Mercutio]

Ha interesting! Am still not sure about red, reminds me a bit of the sterotype of Porsches owned by city boys in the 1980s.

[Mercutio]

Though on second thoughts just googled a pic and they look very smart!

[tomw2000]

I have seal grey, but slate grey is my fave. Harder to find when buying 2nd hand because it was an optional extra.

Also like midnight blue.

[Lets Torque]

I think the 997 911 look great in any colour. If it were me then I would go for dark.

Silver/Grey cars always look (IMO) like cars bought just with re-sale values in mind.

[markmullen]

Guards, Mexico Blue, Macadamia, Polar Silver.

All IMO of course.

[Rawwr]

Speed Yellow and the aero (mmmm) kit. Will certainly make you stand out.

[LeeMad]

whatever blue this is
http://porsche-mania.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/0...

[ludicrous speed]

imo black or a very dark blue looks loads better than silver.

[soad]

Seal Gray is awfully popular, not keen on silver myself

[Matt UK]

markmullen said:

Macadamia

[LHD]

Matt UK said:

markmullen said:

Macadamia

Nothing like a Braaaaaahhhhhnnnnn car.

[Jw Vw]

coanda said:

LeeMad said:

whatever blue this is
http://porsche-mania.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/0...

I think that is Cobalt Blue?

+1

Cobalt blue is stunning.

[lordlee]

Atlas grey is a nice choice.



Otheriwse it has to be Basalt...

[jsg612]

I'm a slightly biased Seal Grey fan too.

[lordlee]

jsg612 said:

I'm a slightly biased Seal Grey fan too.

think its suits the Boxster and Cayman far better personally.

[Theoldfm]

This...





I think it is called dogs-cock red or something...

Edited by Theoldfm on Monday 22 August 20:02