CloseApr 10, 2012 11:13:11 PM
+1 Black wheels will disguise brake dust etc :)
PJ, I certainly like the white/red combo ... I would try to make it happen somehow if I were you :)
997.1 C2S GT Silver/Cocoa, -20mm/LSD, PSE, short shifter, SportDesign rims, Zuffenhausen pickup, BMW Z4 2.5i Roadster Sterling Grey/Red
Apr 11, 2012 12:15:45 AM
Apr 11, 2012 9:50:07 AM
easy_rider911:
PJ, may I suggest a colour scheme?
Carrara White (not the other white which is too white IMO)
Carrera Red interior
Black painted wheels
Black hood
Of course, colour schemes are totally subjective ... your proposed scheme is great too ... it's just personal taste :)
May I take the liberty to the same? 
Having a look at the configurator there are actually not that many bright colors to choose from 
Taking a que from Ian's 991 I really like racing yellow but appreciate not everyones cup of tea. The blue does little for me. I like the silver/red interior combo too, but appreciate that is not top of your list. Perhaps white is "best" option - just not with the white weels
Good luck Achim with taking a decision 
Apr 11, 2012 11:22:52 AM
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Apr 11, 2012 1:05:20 PM
Apr 11, 2012 1:07:37 PM
Jonathanbr:
Hi SFO
Did you decide to go with the Expresso natural leather interior? There were some pictures of an Aqua Blue with brown roof and the expresso natural in the latest issue of What car magazine
no, sticking with carrara white with red roof and carrera red leather to match the red calipers and red rear lights :)
Apr 11, 2012 1:46:02 PM
I think your car will look great in white - are you waiting or going with the current carrera white?
I do think the car needs a light / bright colour to show of the lines and details - to me so much is lost on the black, dark blue and brown cars we have seen so far
Apr 11, 2012 1:55:49 PM
TEE:
Achim - you are turning into a collector. All quiet and then this. Nice choice. I actually have to admit this is the first time I am interested in the Baby Porsche. It is slowly morphing into a real sports car and replacement of the 911 of old.
Two comments on spec. Not sure on the color. I know it is a personal matter but think it can handle a bit more color. But if you do get white dont get the white rims. Also not sure which rims I would prefer, but leaning towards the GT3 style ones. Easy choices...
Enjoy in good health...TEE
In complete agreement!
Apr 11, 2012 4:09:35 PM
Jonathanbr:
I think your car will look great in white - are you waiting or going with the current carrera white?
I do think the car needs a light / bright colour to show of the lines and details - to me so much is lost on the black, dark blue and brown cars we have seen so far
carrara white .. I have an April production slot :)
Apr 12, 2012 2:19:13 PM
Ferdie:
PJ,
how about an Exclusive option for the rim color? I do like the idea of an all-white car but think that, apart of your passengers´ faces, a bit of additional color wouldn´t hurt...
Ferdie, with the suggested color combo the passenger at least has the choice whether his face should become white or blue - both would suit nicely from a design POV
I'm glad it's you who brings up the idea of the Carrera S wheel in Platinum finish 
Actually this is my favourite combo 
Though I have a hard time of talking Mrs. PJ into this combo 
because she thinks it doesn't fit too well with the Yachting Blue interior (though she agrees that this combo would be a no-brainer with black interior...). Women....
But then it will be her driving the car almost all the time, not me - unless I take the car for the occasional spin in the Eifel for an engine and exhaust cleaning exercise 
Using extra large sunglasses hopefully none of my GT3 buddies will realise that it's me behind the wheel of the 981S with the girlish wheel paint 
@ Everyone: thanks guys for all of your great input - really appreciated Of course I will keep you updated on how the color saga continues...
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Apr 12, 2012 3:28:22 PM
sfo:
Porsche-Jeck:
because she thinks it doesn't fit too well with the Yachting Blue interior (though she agrees that this combo would be a no-brainer with black interior...). Women....completely agree with your wife.
me too
I'm absolutely thrilled for you and your lovely wife, PJ! The new Boxster is stunning. White with blue interior is going to be a real looker! Nice spec too 
can't wait to see it in the Eifel
Apr 12, 2012 6:17:06 PM
Porsche-Jeck:I'm glad it's you who brings up the idea of the Carrera S wheel in Platinum finish
PJ,
haven´t seen the Platinum rims in real life so far. To be honest, I cannot tell you how it would look with Yachting Blue. I was actually referring to an entirely individual color for the rims as I do remember that you once posted a 987.1 Boxster from Porsche with individually painted Lobster forks in gunmetal grey. Alternatively, change the interior to Black. After all, changing the paint on the rims at a later stage would still be the easiest thing to do should she get tired of the white rims.
My personal choice would be a dark grey or black color with Platinum or Gunmetal painted rims. Just for the record.
Regarding your disguise, I can borrow you a nice wig from Karneval.
Apr 12, 2012 8:06:10 PM
The platinum wheels look perfect ... PJ, you simply have to get these! They look amazing.
As for the interior colour, why not mix a two-tone leather interior colour scheme?
I vote for black and red leather :)
(I would not go for blue leather but colour taste is of course 100% subjective)
997.1 C2S GT Silver/Cocoa, -20mm/LSD, PSE, short shifter, SportDesign rims, Zuffenhausen pickup, BMW Z4 2.5i Roadster Sterling Grey/Red
Apr 12, 2012 11:35:16 PM
TEE:
Taking a que from Ian's 991 I really like racing yellow but appreciate not everyones cup of tea. The blue does little for me.
Good luck Achim with taking a decision
Mrs. PJ must have read your posting, Thomas Tonight she was burning for Racing Yellow, Black Carrera S wheels, black top and Agathe Grey leather interior - actually a combo I also could fell in love with 
The Mini-CGT silhouette needs color as you pointed out correctly hence Black, Silver, Grey and Brown are not on the shortlist...Red reminds too much of Alfa (we have a long history with the cuore sportive cars...)', remaining shortlisted colors: white, racing yellow, aquablue. Racingyellow = Porn , Aqua = conservative, white = middle of the road between porn and conservative From an inside out view we are in agreement that Agathe full leather should provide a Perfect blend of sportiness and elegance. Aquablue would be a nice match for the platinum paint wheels, racing yellow with the black wheels. I have a feeling that Racingyellow and Aquablue will qualify for the big final
@ Ferdie: as long as the wig fits under my helmet... Grey and silver certainly also underline the design of the car very nicely, but after 6 years with a grey Boxster and 3 years with a silver GT3 it's time for a bit of color. Also, as we are becoming older : " je oller umso doller"
@ gauss: can't wait to meet up for some laps in the Green Hell...weather forecast is crap again for Sunday... such a pity as we could drive the VLN variant...
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Apr 13, 2012 7:56:19 AM
Achim perhaps you give me too much credit 
A few minutes looking at the color option can only lead to the 3 you mentioned, that said I personally would not rule out red (have to say that now though 
) - sounds like the Mrs. PJ is leading you down the right track 
Cheers
TEE
Apr 13, 2012 8:02:30 AM
Porsche-Jeck:
TEE:
Taking a que from Ian's 991 I really like racing yellow but appreciate not everyones cup of tea. The blue does little for me.
Good luck Achim with taking a decisionI have a feeling that Racingyellow and Aquablue will qualify for the big final
public roads: Porsche 987 S Seal/Cocoa, toll road
Maybe as well.... when I call in and see you after we've colllected our new 991 in white with yachting blue from Stuttgart it would be boring to have the two cars side by side in the same colour.... .....I wish!
As you know if we were ordering an new Boxster we'd definitely have that combination but like you for reason of a change having had silver, then three blue P cars!
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Porsche 997 Carrera S PDK Aqua Blue / Black - Toyota Yaris D4D "Clockwork Rat"
Ferdie:
After all, changing the paint on the rims at a later stage would still be the easiest thing to do should she get tired of the white rims.
Not as easy as you might think - very few specialists can accurately replicate the Porsche finish with the paint edge on the rim lips....
Porsche 997 Carrera S PDK Aqua Blue / Black - Toyota Yaris D4D "Clockwork Rat"
Apr 13, 2012 9:27:20 AM
@PJ: I think a yellow with black wheels combo would look stunning (especially with black side decals) ... but, although you both want it to be more colourful, since you say that your wife (mostly) will be driving it (and I assume she may also use it to commute to work), she may or may not want it to look like 'another NoS toy' :)
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997.1 C2S GT Silver/Cocoa, -20mm/LSD, PSE, short shifter, SportDesign rims, Zuffenhausen pickup, BMW Z4 2.5i Roadster Sterling Grey/Red
Apr 13, 2012 10:10:51 AM
I had a speedyellow 986.I loved the color and the car until a red Honda finished our love affair.
But choosing the right color is something only the owner should decide. And because we don’t change our cars we all should think about the right color for more than one day. That’s one of the reasons why my Boxster is all black.
I saw a yellow 991 at my Porsche dealer at the Boxster presentation yesterday. Not the yellow I like. But I would love to own a signal yellow 981.
My next Boxster will probably be red (with black wheels) or PTS. Maybe some special blue although I don’t like the red brakes if the car is blue. Three more months to think about the right color.
But Achim many congrats, the new Boxster looks great and is probably even much better than the old 987. I already start counting the days until my new ride will arrive.
Apr 23, 2012 9:24:36 AM
White with blue should look fantastic - I stuck with Aqua as the Carrera white changes in July and I didn't want to wait, I had also set my heart on Aqua, glad to see you've added in the silver grey seat belts, what about the mats with the contrast edging again in the silver grey which the Exclusive departement recommended when I was at Geneva
Apr 23, 2012 1:56:11 PM
easy_rider911:
@PJ: I think a yellow with black wheels combo would look stunning (especially with black side decals) ... but, although you both want it to be more colourful, since you say that your wife (mostly) will be driving it (and I assume she may also use it to commute to work), she may or may not want it to look like 'another NoS toy' :)
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche Panamera Turbo S (June 2012 delivery), Porsche 997 Carrera GTS Cabriolet PDK, BMW X5M, Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe PP/DP, Mini Cooper S Countryman All4
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