OH MY thats ORANGE

Theo · 10-09-2013, 04:44 PM

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

JST · 10-09-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

It's the great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

Josh (PA) · 10-09-2013, 04:51 PM

I thought I clicked on the wrong link until I expanded to all pictures. That's... unfortunate. I actually googled terracotta to see if it was just bad color adjustments on the dealer's pictures, but it looks that way on almost all google images. Some are a little more brown then others but they all have a distinctly orange hue. Have you seen it in person?

Theo · 10-09-2013, 04:53 PM

No I just ran across this one during my weekly Boxster S search. That color is awful!!

equ · 10-09-2013, 11:50 PM

The lighting/photography is very bad in this. Terracotta is not nearly that bad in person - more brick/red/brown than outright orange. While all terracotta is still a bit much personally, a two-tone terra/black carpets or terra/black dash would work well for me. This is closer to reality though still accentuated/brightened by flash:

SARAFIL · 10-10-2013, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by equ

The lighting/photography is very bad in this. Terracotta is not nearly that bad in person - more brick/red/brown than outright orange. While all terracotta is still a bit much personally, a two-tone terra/black carpets or terra/black dash would work well for me. This is closer to reality though still accentuated/brightened by flash:

Yeah, I think this interior looks good. But that terracotta color on every surface is just way too much.

Theo · 10-10-2013, 08:20 AM

OK I can get on board with that but I would also make the wheel black. Just for reference I loved the cinnamon interior in my E46 M3.

Josh (PA) · 10-10-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SARAFIL

Yeah, I think this interior looks good. But that terracotta color on every surface is just way too much.

I figured it had to be more brown. I agree adding the black contrast helps a lot.

I also would not put black wheels on anything. I think the setup of the linked car is pretty sweet.

John V · 10-10-2013, 09:19 AM

I think he meant a black steering wheel?

Light colored steering wheels and shift knobs make zero sense to me.

bren · 10-10-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by John V

Light colored steering wheels and shift knobs make zero sense to me.

I think they expect all porsche owners to be the type to wear driving gloves.

10-09-2013, 04:44 PM	#1
Theo Crazy Old Man Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M2C Stick Posts: 6,021	OH MY thats ORANGE http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1 __________________ Searching

10-09-2013, 04:51 PM	#3
Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,531	I thought I clicked on the wrong link until I expanded to all pictures. That's... unfortunate. I actually googled terracotta to see if it was just bad color adjustments on the dealer's pictures, but it looks that way on almost all google images. Some are a little more brown then others but they all have a distinctly orange hue. Have you seen it in person? __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

10-09-2013, 04:53 PM	#4
Theo Crazy Old Man Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M2C Stick Posts: 6,021	No I just ran across this one during my weekly Boxster S search. That color is awful!! __________________ Searching

10-10-2013, 08:20 AM	#7
Theo Crazy Old Man Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M2C Stick Posts: 6,021	OK I can get on board with that but I would also make the wheel black. Just for reference I loved the cinnamon interior in my E46 M3. __________________ Searching

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equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	The lighting/photography is very bad in this. Terracotta is not nearly that bad in person - more brick/red/brown than outright orange. While all terracotta is still a bit much personally, a two-tone terra/black carpets or terra/black dash would work well for me. This is closer to reality though still accentuated/brightened by flash:

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John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	I think he meant a black steering wheel? Light colored steering wheels and shift knobs make zero sense to me.