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    Aug 21, 2008 1:20:59 AM

    JakeGt2
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    Facelift in Macadamia - classy!



    [image]http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/i1024x768.jpg?pool=germany&type=galleryimage&id=997-2nd-c2s-gallery-wallpaper-05&lang=none&filetype=i1024x768[/image]

    Aug 21, 2008 1:21:20 AM

    JakeGt2
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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    hmm why wont this work guys?

    Aug 21, 2008 1:23:03 AM

    MMD
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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    try this?


    http://www.porsche.com/filestore.aspx/i1...etype=i1024x768

    Aug 21, 2008 3:03:22 AM

    Moogle
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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Looks like a big piece of chocolate, or worse... not my style. But to each his own.

    Aug 21, 2008 5:30:50 AM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    I've never seen a brown car that didn't look like a conservative volvo driven by a sweater vest.

    Aug 21, 2008 5:35:56 AM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Not for me!!

    Aug 21, 2008 11:25:20 AM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    My FL on order is macadamia with cocoa interior! And I resent being called a Volvo driving vest wearer :-)

    I was initial set on the Basalt Black, but after thinking long and hard about it I wanted a colour that would discreetly stand out. GF initially suggested it and when I thought about it it was a great idea. You don't see many brown cars anymore and I fancied being at the fore-front of retro trend setting :-) What better way to make that statement than with a brown Porsche! I'll post pics when its delivered in Nov.

    Aug 21, 2008 11:52:52 AM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    ..and it will look very elegant.
    Personally, I would have gone for a sand beige interior.(just provides more contrast)

    Aug 21, 2008 12:02:55 PM

    derder
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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    this is the colour I would consider (as well as white) when I get my 997.2 ..... eventually.

    it does look better in person than photo. not as brown.

    Aug 21, 2008 1:32:01 PM

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    Youtube video of above shown colour.

    Aug 21, 2008 1:42:57 PM

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    That color on a '76 Eldorado convertible with a tan top??? NOW you're talkin'!!!

    All kidding aside, it'll look rich and pleasant when clean, but metallic brown sure looks sad when it's dingy... Even black stands out as more attractive when dirty...

    Aug 21, 2008 2:29:28 PM

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    Aug 21, 2008 2:55:53 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Looks like espresso coffee...should sell well to the Starbuck's crowd

    Aug 21, 2008 3:25:58 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    I'm telling you, brown is the new black! Besides, it makes it less attractive to thieves......

    Aug 21, 2008 4:52:40 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    My bet is you have to see it in person before judging (I haven't seen it yet).

    Besides, Porsche needs some warmer colors in it's color chart. Most all of them are cold; e.g. silver or atlas gray.

    Aug 21, 2008 5:19:15 PM

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    That's a car that has to always be clean- will not look good dirty. Brown is personally not my thing, but it is different and interesting. Never seen one in person, could be cool.

    Aug 21, 2008 6:11:31 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Quote:
    shabab1978 said:
    My FL on order is macadamia with cocoa interior! And I resent being called a Volvo driving vest wearer :-)

    I was initial set on the Basalt Black, but after thinking long and hard about it I wanted a colour that would discreetly stand out. GF initially suggested it and when I thought about it it was a great idea. You don't see many brown cars anymore and I fancied being at the fore-front of retro trend setting :-) What better way to make that statement than with a brown Porsche! I'll post pics when its delivered in Nov.



    shabab 1978 check this - opening scene of 1971 film 'Le Mans' , Steve McQueen in a brown 911 !

    Aug 21, 2008 8:13:43 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Beautiful pictures

    I like the car very much in that color !

    The FL looks so nice

    Aug 21, 2008 8:22:20 PM

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    FWIW, here's some older versions of "brown."

    Just thought I'd mention, because of the color, I would not be blissfully excited about buying if they were for sale.

    Aug 21, 2008 8:24:42 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Here's 'nother. Repeating myself again again: kind of a non-preferred color in my mind if the car were for sale.

    Aug 21, 2008 8:29:56 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Quote:
    MMD said:
    Here's 'nother. Repeating myself again again: kind of a non-preferred color in my mind if the car were for sale.





    Maybe, but in a world full of silver Porsches a 911 in Macadamia makes a refreshing change.

    Aug 21, 2008 8:50:52 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    I think it looks rich and classy, the round of pictures Misha posted won me over.... It's like Atlas's distant cousin..

    But the other comment was correct... Silver hides dirt, black shows dirt, but brown BECOMES dirt when it's dirty... Even a bit dusty, you'd lose the pretty picture.

    But all shine'd up and posed like those photos, I find it to be a wonderful change of pace...

    Aug 21, 2008 9:05:52 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Steve McQueen's 911 in the movie Le Mans was grey. I believe it was a non-metallic 'slate' grey.

    Aug 21, 2008 9:06:49 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Quote:
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    Maybe, but in a world full of silver Porsches a 911 in Macadamia makes a refreshing change.



    You know what? As long as the interior stays sensible (i.e. probably black?) I guess the Mac would have some lasting classic good looks.

    Aug 21, 2008 9:14:14 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Good choice for UPS delivery on Rodeo Drive or WPB

    Seriously, that is avery attractive photo!

    Aug 21, 2008 9:24:29 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Quote:
    MMD said:
    Quote:
    fritz said:


    Maybe, but in a world full of silver Porsches a 911 in Macadamia makes a refreshing change.



    You know what? As long as the interior stays sensible (i.e. probably black?) I guess the Mac would have some lasting classic good looks.



    Boooooooooo...... Substitute "sensible" for "boring" ... I love tan or the cocoa idea...

    I can't remember ever SEEING a brown car with a black interior, of any make or country of origin... I don't think it works whatsoever from a compatibility standpoint... Like wearing black shoes with brown pants, you'll be panned on Entertainment Tonight by that Ko-Jo dude...

    Aug 21, 2008 9:35:13 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    i would see macadamia on turbo

    Aug 21, 2008 9:43:52 PM

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    Original Brown

    Was "Togo Brown" named for a little known country in West Africa right next door to Ghana.

    Aug 21, 2008 9:48:41 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Quote:
    ridleyguy said:
    Steve McQueen's 911 in the movie Le Mans was grey. I believe it was a non-metallic 'slate' grey.



    It was looong time ago , in my memory it's metalic brown , but I can be wrong . DVD copy anyone ??

    Aug 21, 2008 10:22:43 PM

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    Re: Facelift in Macadamia - classy!

    Quote:
    Misha011 said:
    Quote:
    ridleyguy said:
    Steve McQueen's 911 in the movie Le Mans was grey. I believe it was a non-metallic 'slate' grey.



    It was looong time ago , in my memory it's metalic brown , but I can be wrong . DVD copy anyone ??



    ridleyguy you are right and thanks to you I found this article http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=126937 and 'you tube' video clip of first 7 min. of the film which I have't seen since '71. Thank you . (911 looks a bit 'brownish' as you said 'slate' grey)
     
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