Does color affect resale value on the 911?
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I personally think red works better with either older models or relatively focused/sporty spec
I think it is a popular enough color that it will still be sellable at a decent price, but might take a little longer (the guy who does want red, might well pay more for it than a black/silver one though)
I think it is a popular enough color that it will still be sellable at a decent price, but might take a little longer (the guy who does want red, might well pay more for it than a black/silver one though)
Guards is one of the best colours for a Porsche imo especially GTS as it is relatively rare specced new.
Had numerous models in Guards including 997s GT3s and GT4. Just sold my Guards Carrera T took 3 days probably because only 2 red ones for sale rest were all black or silver.
Guards is a classic Porsche colour great road presence easy to keep looking good doesn't show dirt easy to touch up. And it's free unlike Metallics although bizarrely it was special order on the 991.1 GT3 RS.
Speccing my 718 GT4 in Guards too.
Had numerous models in Guards including 997s GT3s and GT4. Just sold my Guards Carrera T took 3 days probably because only 2 red ones for sale rest were all black or silver.
Guards is a classic Porsche colour great road presence easy to keep looking good doesn't show dirt easy to touch up. And it's free unlike Metallics although bizarrely it was special order on the 991.1 GT3 RS.
Speccing my 718 GT4 in Guards too.
Thanks good to know and glad it’s not just me.
With you on the interiors there are some shocking combinations out there, you wonder what goes through some people’s heads...?
I don’t think you can go wrong with guards Red and a black interior.
The 992 Guards I’m looking at also has guards Red seat belts and the sports Chrono and rev counter is in red too, it’s a nice touch and oozes class.
With you on the interiors there are some shocking combinations out there, you wonder what goes through some people’s heads...?
I don’t think you can go wrong with guards Red and a black interior.
The 992 Guards I’m looking at also has guards Red seat belts and the sports Chrono and rev counter is in red too, it’s a nice touch and oozes class.
prismv said:
Thanks good to know and glad it’s not just me.
With you on the interiors there are some shocking combinations out there, you wonder what goes through some people’s heads...?
I don’t think you can go wrong with guards Red and a black interior.
The 992 Guards I’m looking at also has guards Red seat belts and the sports Chrono and rev counter is in red too, it’s a nice touch and oozes class.
Red belts with red stitching always looks good.With you on the interiors there are some shocking combinations out there, you wonder what goes through some people’s heads...?
I don’t think you can go wrong with guards Red and a black interior.
The 992 Guards I’m looking at also has guards Red seat belts and the sports Chrono and rev counter is in red too, it’s a nice touch and oozes class.
av185 said:
This 991.2 T has Sports Chrono judging by the steering wheel, but yet there is no clock/pod/wart on top of the dash. Is there a delete option on 991.2? Can this be retro-removed i.e. buy the blank and swap it with the pod, leaving the wiring inside the dash?churchie2856 said:
av185 said:
This 991.2 T has Sports Chrono judging by the steering wheel, but yet there is no clock/pod/wart on top of the dash. Is there a delete option on 991.2? Can this be retro-removed i.e. buy the blank and swap it with the pod, leaving the wiring inside the dash?The steering wheel 'Manettino' dial had sport sport plus and individual settings which were standard on the T.
prismv said:
Blue62 said:
A few years ago my dealer steered me away from ordering a night blue car, he said the trade referred to the colour as 'doom blue'. I still like the colour but some things just stay with you.
Is this the Gentian Blue Doom blue or 'varicose vein' blue is the derogatory term given to non metallic dark blues (like royal blue), which are traditionally the worst colours for resale for used cars.
Along with beige and certain greens of course.
av185 said:
prismv said:
Blue62 said:
A few years ago my dealer steered me away from ordering a night blue car, he said the trade referred to the colour as 'doom blue'. I still like the colour but some things just stay with you.
Is this the Gentian Blue Doom blue or 'varicose vein' blue is the derogatory term given to non metallic dark blues (like royal blue), which are traditionally the worst colours for resale for used cars.
Along with beige and certain greens of course.
My brother in law ordered a brand new 997 in guards red.
He drove it for two weeks then sold it, fortunately not losing any money as it was a new model at the time.
It was the number of people who said "nice pink car" which made him sell. He hadn't wanted a pink car.
In certain light GR does indeed look pink.
He drove it for two weeks then sold it, fortunately not losing any money as it was a new model at the time.
It was the number of people who said "nice pink car" which made him sell. He hadn't wanted a pink car.
In certain light GR does indeed look pink.
DJMC said:
My brother in law ordered a brand new 997 in guards red.
He drove it for two weeks then sold it, fortunately not losing any money as it was a new model at the time.
It was the number of people who said "nice pink car" which made him sell. He hadn't wanted a pink car.
In certain light GR does indeed look pink.
Lol why did you tell me this, now I’m not sure about buying it He drove it for two weeks then sold it, fortunately not losing any money as it was a new model at the time.
It was the number of people who said "nice pink car" which made him sell. He hadn't wanted a pink car.
In certain light GR does indeed look pink.
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