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OTOF 01-03-2002 05:20 AM

Guess this answers the "why" of the white TT....
 
From PR Newswire

Silver, white and red were the most popular North American vehicle colors for the 2001 model year, according to the annual color popularity survey conducted by PPG Industries -- the world's leading producer of transportation coatings.

smallTTs 01-03-2002 05:21 AM

"transportation coatings" = Car paint? White is often in the top 5.

Larrytt 01-03-2002 05:24 AM

They were the most popular because those colors were "picked"
 
by PPG about 5-7 years earlier as the colors that will be "popular" in 2001! I read an article on car colors years ago. PPG was quoted as saying they determine what colors will be "popular" years in advance. duPont and BASF do the same thing. These are the colors each company convinces the car manufacturers to produce and sell the most of.

Remeber the TT and most cars sell more prebuilt cars than special orders. The manufactuers determine what colors are "popular", not the consumer!

Ever watch the lineup of PPG painted cars for the Indy500? These cars are all painted with "future" paint colors. They all eventually hit the market and are sold, either on a new car or in the aftermarket.

MichaelTT 01-03-2002 05:25 AM

But...the 'white' ended up on government cars and SUVs...go figure

TT-lation (Maximus) 01-03-2002 05:26 AM

They must have made a mistake somewhere, white ? top 3 colors ? hmmm

TTschwing 01-03-2002 05:36 AM

White's always popular and hot on the "right" car.....
 
<center><img src="http://images.fotki.com/photos/7/7305/52166/993rear-or.jpg"></center><p>Like my old 993......

Bluto 01-03-2002 05:42 AM

Why did you get rid of that!??

Rennen 01-03-2002 05:43 AM

They should do what's right vs. giving people what they want. :)

fredfromny 01-03-2002 05:49 AM

I thought that white was nice on my old A4....
 
The creamier 'casablanaca' VW white. Not the cold Pontiac/Maxima/Maytag current white. IMO the TT is so beautiful that it can hold any color, even Bug lime or apricot.

texasaudi 01-03-2002 05:53 AM

I have a silver TTR, other cars in the family are 2 white and one red.

PaTT 01-03-2002 05:54 AM

I repeat: people who drive white cars are not to be trusted.
 
So the government having white cars makes perfect sense...

MichaelTT 01-03-2002 06:36 AM

Hi PaTT...lol...

MichaelTT 01-03-2002 06:47 AM

Was it the pure white or the Porsche Gray White that look white...seen both and looks great...

TTschwing 01-03-2002 07:02 AM

Lifestyle downsize.....

TTschwing 01-03-2002 07:05 AM

White white, but the best part was......
 
The Red leather interior with deviating (black) carpet option. The combo was really stunning in person. My all time favorite car...

GoKart3 01-03-2002 07:28 AM

Don't forget it always looks clean! 8)
 
GoKart3

OTOF 01-03-2002 07:29 AM

Grrrr, you know how I feel about red leather....

Ego 01-03-2002 08:13 AM

The 959 looked cool in white too.. then again, most porsches do/did..

TTschwing 01-03-2002 10:38 AM

Grrrrr....Denny in Red Leather.....!

OTOF 01-03-2002 11:58 AM

Can't wait!!! Is it possible to he hoTT at 52? LOL

TTschwing 01-03-2002 12:14 PM

Yes....You'd sizzle in this.... :-)
 
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