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Investr · 27 May 2017, 03:14 PM

So yesterday I turned a build sheet for a 718 Porsche Boxster AND am beyond excited!! I recently sold my Panamera and bought a Toyota Tundra as my DD, and making room for something really fun. That would be the 718. The car will be delivered in October. ONE problem- I'm absolutely torn down the middle about the exterior color. Black OR Sapphire Blue? My last 7 cars have been black including my 911 and Panamera. I've always loved black on cars and really like it on the Boxster as well BUT this sapphire blue is killing me. It's so different from anything I've owned before. So, here are some pics of the two colors im considering with the exact wheels I'm getting. Please share your opinions and comments bc I'm 50/50 and I have three weeks until my choices are locked,. Thanks in advance!!!

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skiahh · 27 May 2017, 03:58 PM

I'm a blue lover. I have a blue pickup, blue Boxster, mostly blue shirts, a BLNR, etc. But I'm not a fan of the Sapphire Blue. I've seen it in person on Boxsters, Caymans, 911s and Macans. Just not a fan, so I'd say stay with black.

Black on black is pretty nice, but it is your (expensive) toy, so for the money, you need to get what YOU want. Go find one to see in person before your order locks and then make the decision.

superdog · 27 May 2017, 04:21 PM

Panamera to Tundra?

I've made moves like that. Every time it was a mistake. Even with a fun weekender.

It cost me a few bucks to rectify. I hope it's a bit smoother of a transition for you. I doubt it tho.

In regards to color, black...easy. Without question.

Cru Jones · 27 May 2017, 04:32 PM

Between those two, black for me. For sure.

I would have a hard time choosing between silver and black.

superdog · 27 May 2017, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Between those two, black for me. For sure.

I would have a hard time choosing between silver and black.

Yep. Those two would be a tougher decision.

Kingair · 27 May 2017, 04:48 PM

Indigo . . . that's 5 miles for me 😉

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ajkenn8545 · 27 May 2017, 05:02 PM

Are you getting rid of the truck to get this? Or just adding this?

Psmith · 27 May 2017, 07:14 PM

Blue

mailman · 27 May 2017, 07:36 PM

Black between your two choices. It really brings out the lines in the car

The Joker · 27 May 2017, 08:49 PM

prefer like a midnight blue, rather than that sapphire.

1William · 27 May 2017, 09:33 PM

Of the two choices I would pick the black with the red interior. Hands down to me a better looking vehicle than the blue shown. If I was to look at a different color it would be the classic Porsche Silver with the red interior.

Dyim · 27 May 2017, 09:43 PM

Blue attracts more attention than black IMO if that matters.

For a roaster, my personal pick would be GT silver on red/ black interior with platinum wheels.

KDS777 · 27 May 2017, 10:05 PM

Man that blue pops !! Looks exactly like a color they had 25 years ago called Cobalt Blue.

A word of caution on black painted alloy wheels. Depending on the quality of the job from the manufacturer, rock chipping could become very visible. You don't notice it on silver painted or natural metal wheels obviously.

Danny83 · 27 May 2017, 10:24 PM

Black if its not your daily driver.

One Ping Only · 27 May 2017, 10:36 PM

Black s the safe choice. I'd go blue.

nick c · 27 May 2017, 10:40 PM

I would go with blue.

Rocco21 · 27 May 2017, 11:06 PM

I'd go black,the pics you show the blue seems to lose the wow factor that the black Has.

GoingPlaces · 27 May 2017, 11:08 PM

Black, blue might get tired.

brandrea · 27 May 2017, 11:11 PM

Back in Black

Andad · 27 May 2017, 11:12 PM

Between those two colours black is the one but not with a red interior.

My wife's S is yellow and you certainly see it coming.

droptopman · 27 May 2017, 11:12 PM

Great car. Black on black is hard to beat.

c41006 · 27 May 2017, 11:13 PM

100% Black

Goin2drt · 27 May 2017, 11:14 PM

Easy, black. SBM is one of my least favorite colors.

selpo · 27 May 2017, 11:28 PM

Between the two, black for me- understated and elegant, love just the touch of red with the brake calipers.

thewatching · 27 May 2017, 11:34 PM

Black all day.

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Jay (Eire) · 28 May 2017, 12:02 AM

Black. No doubt. It just looks a hell of a lot meaner.

orangeguy · 28 May 2017, 12:12 AM

I actually think the sapphire blue is quite stunning. Black Boxters are ubiquitous. Of course, I'm not one for being too understated when it comes to Porsche colors...

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Investr · 28 May 2017, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Panamera to Tundra?

I've made moves like that. Every time it was a mistake. Even with a fun weekender.

It cost me a few bucks to rectify. I hope it's a bit smoother of a transition for you. I doubt it tho.

In regards to color, black...easy. Without question.

I had two goals- fly a little more under the radar with clients (have to remember I live in Louisiana) AND get something really sporty for the wknd and away from work. Owning two Porsches would really be pushing it financially. I've always liked the way a truck feels and I'm buying a boat in the near future so that's another reason.

Investr · 28 May 2017, 12:30 AM

I'm a bit surprised by the overwhelming preference of black. That's always been my lean and that's the choice I currently have the build at. My only concern is I'd tire of the blue as someone stated earlier. Thx for all the comments!!!

Limestonedan · 28 May 2017, 12:42 AM

Black of the two. But my colors would be white, dark blue or Silver. Exciting, good luck!

Have you thought of Euro delivery? It's one of the best experiences I've had.

27 May 2017, 03:14 PM	#1
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Porsche guys and car guys give me your opinion...... So yesterday I turned a build sheet for a 718 Porsche Boxster AND am beyond excited!! I recently sold my Panamera and bought a Toyota Tundra as my DD, and making room for something really fun. That would be the 718. The car will be delivered in October. ONE problem- I'm absolutely torn down the middle about the exterior color. Black OR Sapphire Blue? My last 7 cars have been black including my 911 and Panamera. I've always loved black on cars and really like it on the Boxster as well BUT this sapphire blue is killing me. It's so different from anything I've owned before. So, here are some pics of the two colors im considering with the exact wheels I'm getting. Please share your opinions and comments bc I'm 50/50 and I have three weeks until my choices are locked,. Thanks in advance!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 May 2017, 04:21 PM	#3
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Panamera to Tundra? I've made moves like that. Every time it was a mistake. Even with a fun weekender. It cost me a few bucks to rectify. I hope it's a bit smoother of a transition for you. I doubt it tho. In regards to color, black...easy. Without question. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

27 May 2017, 07:14 PM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Blue __________________

27 May 2017, 07:36 PM	#9
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Black between your two choices. It really brings out the lines in the car __________________ JJ

27 May 2017, 10:36 PM	#15
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	Black s the safe choice. I'd go blue. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

27 May 2017, 03:58 PM	#2
skiahh "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: WA Watch: Batman, X-33 Posts: 172	I'm a blue lover. I have a blue pickup, blue Boxster, mostly blue shirts, a BLNR, etc. But I'm not a fan of the Sapphire Blue. I've seen it in person on Boxsters, Caymans, 911s and Macans. Just not a fan, so I'd say stay with black. Black on black is pretty nice, but it is your (expensive) toy, so for the money, you need to get what YOU want. Go find one to see in person before your order locks and then make the decision.

27 May 2017, 04:32 PM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Between those two, black for me. For sure. I would have a hard time choosing between silver and black.

27 May 2017, 04:48 PM	#6
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Indigo . . . that's 5 miles for me 😉 Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

27 May 2017, 05:02 PM	#7
ajkenn8545 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Georgia Posts: 47	Are you getting rid of the truck to get this? Or just adding this?

27 May 2017, 08:49 PM	#10
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	prefer like a midnight blue, rather than that sapphire.

27 May 2017, 09:33 PM	#11
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Of the two choices I would pick the black with the red interior. Hands down to me a better looking vehicle than the blue shown. If I was to look at a different color it would be the classic Porsche Silver with the red interior.

27 May 2017, 09:43 PM	#12
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,237	Blue attracts more attention than black IMO if that matters. For a roaster, my personal pick would be GT silver on red/ black interior with platinum wheels.

27 May 2017, 10:05 PM	#13
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	Man that blue pops !! Looks exactly like a color they had 25 years ago called Cobalt Blue. A word of caution on black painted alloy wheels. Depending on the quality of the job from the manufacturer, rock chipping could become very visible. You don't notice it on silver painted or natural metal wheels obviously.

27 May 2017, 10:24 PM	#14
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Black if its not your daily driver.

27 May 2017, 10:40 PM	#16
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I would go with blue.

27 May 2017, 11:06 PM	#17
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	I'd go black,the pics you show the blue seems to lose the wow factor that the black Has.

27 May 2017, 11:08 PM	#18
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Black, blue might get tired.

27 May 2017, 11:11 PM	#19
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Back in Black

27 May 2017, 11:12 PM	#21
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Great car. Black on black is hard to beat. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

27 May 2017, 11:13 PM	#22
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	100% Black

27 May 2017, 11:14 PM	#23
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Easy, black. SBM is one of my least favorite colors.

27 May 2017, 11:28 PM	#24
selpo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 549	Between the two, black for me- understated and elegant, love just the touch of red with the brake calipers.

27 May 2017, 11:34 PM	#25
thewatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Lafayette, CO Watch: PAM510, SKX007 Posts: 26	Black all day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 May 2017, 12:02 AM	#26
Jay (Eire) 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: @jb.watching Location: NYC Posts: 1,491	Black. No doubt. It just looks a hell of a lot meaner.

28 May 2017, 12:12 AM	#27
orangeguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Watch: Rolex 16710 Posts: 229	I actually think the sapphire blue is quite stunning. Black Boxters are ubiquitous. Of course, I'm not one for being too understated when it comes to Porsche colors... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 May 2017, 12:30 AM	#29
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	I'm a bit surprised by the overwhelming preference of black. That's always been my lean and that's the choice I currently have the build at. My only concern is I'd tire of the blue as someone stated earlier. Thx for all the comments!!!

28 May 2017, 12:42 AM	#30
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	Black of the two. But my colors would be white, dark blue or Silver. Exciting, good luck! Have you thought of Euro delivery? It's one of the best experiences I've had.

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