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Old 02-27-2012, 10:28 AM   #1
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The paint code is for Orient Red Metallic. Sorry for the confusion. In looking at the paint swatches, I'm not sure I would have been able to pull the trigger on a purple Boxster.

As an Aggie, this color comes pretty close to our beloved Maroon.
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Old 02-27-2012, 10:31 AM   #2
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The paint code is for Orient Red Metallic. Sorry for the confusion. In looking at the paint swatches, I'm not sure I would have been able to pull the trigger on a purple Boxster.

As an Aggie, this color comes pretty close to our beloved Maroon.
Nice. From Austin?? Welcome and glad to have another in the area on the forum. I am in Houston/Richmond area.
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Old 02-28-2012, 11:10 PM   #3
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Welcome! My guess was orient red from the pic...nice color!

I am actually dreaming of owning a 996 turbo in orient red with black. Only seen it once and is stunning!
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