Cayman GTS 4.0

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by SCA

Nice 992!

A black interior is always the safe option. Beige/Tan can be a PITA to keep clean in a roadster/convertible and I am speaking from nearly eight years of experience as my Z3 interior is beige.

Cognac looks a bit darker, and maybe easier to care for? Our Z3 and 325xiT were also light beige. And, yes, that was tough.

[FC]

I’m thinking that if this car is a keeper, also by virtue of not being the super-sporty Spyder I should just go for the elegant, classy spec and go with Espresso and pick a good exterior. White, silver, or aventurine could do.

I liked my cocoa on white 987 as you all know.

[John V]

I have come to really like white cars. I like the way white Boxsters and Caymans look. Marisa says "no."

I think I'd have to see aventurine in person. I vaguely remember having a couch that was roughly that same color growing up in the early 80's.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by John V

I have come to really like white cars. I like the way white Boxsters and Caymans look. Marisa says "no."

I think I'd have to see aventurine in person. I vaguely remember having a couch that was roughly that same color growing up in the early 80's.

I don’t mind some Porsche whites and silvers either.

And that couch may spell aversion more than aventurine!

[FC]

Originally Posted by John V

I have come to really like white cars. I like the way white Boxsters and Caymans look. Marisa says "no."

I think I'd have to see aventurine in person. I vaguely remember having a couch that was roughly that same color growing up in the early 80's.

I really like aventurine but I think it's a better 911 color and too subdued for a Boxster. It's likely between silver or white for me, and I'd probably go with white because of the sharper contrasts with dark accents. It's a "summer" car after all.

[John V]

Maybe it looks better in person, but all the pictures I can find of aventurine make it look like metallic overripe avocado. I mean it's better than the brown-gray they have as an option and it's (maybe?) better than frozen berry.

Granted I have owned two yellow Boxsters and a yellow E36 so perhaps my judgement is suspect

[Josh (PA)]

cue JV's "that's horrible" comments... but...

FC, the white/cognac combo looks great IMO. That was the spec of the 991 I came close to buying on BAT. In hindsight, I'm glad I didn't win this one, as the idea of the wood interior and blue top haven't aged well for me. You might want to consider a brown top, as that would probably further coordinate the colors.

Here's the auction link w/ all the pics:



https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...a-4-cabriolet/

[JST]

Originally Posted by John V

Maybe it looks better in person, but all the pictures I can find of aventurine make it look like metallic overripe avocado. I mean it's better than the brown-gray they have as an option and it's (maybe?) better than frozen berry.

Granted I have owned two yellow Boxsters and a yellow E36 so perhaps my judgement is suspect

I think "metallic overripe avocado" oversells how interesting it is in person. It's more just like "grey, but maybe the trees are reflecting in it?"

That white 911 is nice enough but I'm curious about the decision to order a blue top. It's...weird.

But not as weird as this one from Twitter the other day:

https://twitter.com/RwlSociety/statu...xe7pI7jP3HHjWw

[SARAFIL]

Originally Posted by JST

I think "metallic overripe avocado" oversells how interesting it is in person. It's more just like "grey, but maybe the trees are reflecting in it?"

That white 911 is nice enough but I'm curious about the decision to order a blue top. It's...weird.

But not as weird as this one from Twitter the other day:

https://twitter.com/RwlSociety/statu...xe7pI7jP3HHjWw

I don’t find the blue top odd. White/tan/blue or white/grey/blue was actually a fairly common spec when I ordered 3-series convertibles for inventory back in the day and I remember they sold well.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by FC

I’m thinking that if this car is a keeper, also by virtue of not being the super-sporty Spyder I should just go for the elegant, classy spec and go with Espresso and pick a good exterior. White, silver, or aventurine could do.

I liked my cocoa on white 987 as you all know.

I always liked your cocoa on white 987 too. That was a sharp Boxster!