Brown cars are a funny thing. If you told someone that out of all the colors you could order a car you chose the shade the UPS man prefers, they’d probably call you nuts. However, in some cases after you see it, the results are pretty good. Of course this totally depends on what car we are talking about, but manufacturers have gotten pretty good at mixing that perfect shade that isn’t ugly or offensive. Case in point; Anthracite Brown Metallic on a Porsche 911. It very much has the strong presence of Anthracite in it, but still surely won’t be mistaken for anything but brown. Naturally, you need an interior color to match when you go all-in with the brown, so you’ll not find carbon fiber or deviated green stitching here. Lets check it out.
CLICK FOR DETAILS: 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S on eBay
Year: 2013
Model: 911 Carrera S
VIN: WP0AB2A93DS123230
Engine: 3.8 liter flat-6
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage: 20,964 mi
Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Price: $82,900 Buy It Now
Highlights include: $112,415.00 ORIGINAL MSRP!! 2013 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S COUPE, ANTHRACITE BROWN METALLIC, LUXOR BEIGE LEATHER INTERIOR, 7-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION, PREMIUM PACKAGE PLUS, NAVIGATION MODULE, INTERIOR PACKAGE IN MAHOGANY WOOD INCLUDING WHEEL & CENTER CONSOLE, 14-WAY SPORT POWER HEATED & VENTILATED BUCKET SEATS, POWER SUNROOF, BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS W/ PORSCHE DYNAMIC LIGHT SYSTEM, HEATED MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL, AUTO-DIMMING REAR VIEW MIRROR, SATELLITE RADIO, UPGRADED AUDIO INCLUDING JL AUDIO & KICKER COMPONENTS, 20-INCH SPORTTECHNO ALUMINUM WHEELS, CLEAN CARFAX, CARFAX DEALER SERVICE HISTORY!! This vehicle will be reviewed by an independent certified mechanic in accordance with PA state inspection regulations. If for any reason this vehicle does not pass inspection it will be noted. !!PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM AT 877-864-0274 WITH ANY QUESTIONS!! We are pleased to show you another great opportunity! Sky Motor Cars is in the wholesale business and that represents the majority of what we do. When we have a vehicle this nice we present it to the public. Our turn time is quick and depending on auction schedules we may end listings early and take the vehicle to a dealer only auction. Do not hesitate if you are interested! We have supplied many detailed photos to give you an accurate sense of just how nice this one is! !!A VARIETY OF EXTENDED WARRANTY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE!! !!NATIONWIDE SHIPPING & FINANCING AVAILABLE!! This is a previously enjoyed vehicle so there MAY be a few light scratches and small chips around the vehicle. Please study the photos provided. Anything unusual or significant will be shown in the pictures. PLEASE NOTE THAT UNLESS SPECIFIED OUR VEHICLES ARE NOT MATTE FINISHED. THE PICTURES OFTEN SHOW THE REFLECTION OF OUR PHOTO BOOTH CURTAINS IN SHINY PAINT AND THAT CAN MAKE THE FINISH APPEAR DULL. Also note there are many shadows cast on the vehicle due to the conditions in which the photos were taken. If you are unclear of anything please contact us PRIOR to purchasing! **Please review the required fees & taxes below.** **Buyers Located Outside of Pennsylvania Paying with Cash (no lien): A FEE OF $428.65 WILL BE APPLIED. THIS INCLUDES A 60-DAY TEMPORARY TAG & TEMPORARY REGISTRATION ($20.05), PA DOCUMENTATION FEE ($394), AND PA REGISTRATION ONLINE PROCESSING FEE ($14.60).** **Buyers Located Outside of Pennsylvania Paying with Financed Funds: A FEE OF $478.65 WILL BE APPLIED. THIS INCLUDES A 60-DAY TEMPORARY TAG & TEMPORARY REGISTRATION ($20.05), PA DOCUMENTATION FEE ($394), PA REGISTRATION ONLINE PROCESSING FEE ($14.60), OUT OF STATE PROCESSING FEE ($50). WE ARE REQUIRED TO COLLECT THE NECESSARY TAX & LICENSE PLATE FEES FOR THE STATE OF REGISTRATION IF THE VEHICLE IS BEING FINANCED. BEACON AUTO TAG SERVICE IS USED FOR ALL OUT OF STATE FINANCED DEALS.** **Pennsylvania Residents: IN-STATE BUYERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY PA SALES TAX, PA DOCUMENTATION FEE ($328), NEW REGISTRATION ($38) OR TRANSFER REGISTRATION ($9), TITLE ($58), LIEN ($28, IF FINANCING), PROCESSING FEE ($15), AND COUNTY FEE ($5, IF APPLICABLE). TAX RATE IS DETERMINED BY THE COUNTY YOU LIVE IN.**
The interior is pretty much what you would expect. Luxor Beige leather with splashes of mahogany wood are more or less spot on what I thought would be inside when I first saw the exterior. I think the dark carpets work here as well, as sometimes the interior becomes too much if you go with beige carpets, and well…the light tones also shows dirt really easily. The color-matched SportDesign wheels were a fun option, and certainly adds some flare to this one. All in all it is a more tame 911, but certainly not an ugly one.
Nearly $83,000 is pretty steep for a 2013 Carrera S, but this is a 7-speed car with just 21,000 miles. I think it is probably in the ballpark for what you’d pay, but keep in mind I think the color does limit your pool of resale buyers when that time comes.
– Andrew
the market for 6 spd cars is pretty crazy now. Although I would call this a less than desirable color, the 6sp will trump that. For this mileage, the price seems a little high but high 70s to 80 is probably the number.
I don’t mind brown cars although it wouldn’t be my first second or even fifth choice I do agree with ‘James that the six speed market is crazy right now. If we were in a different time right now and the used 911 market behaved normally the 991.1 would be near the bottom of their depreciation curve, so probably around $60,000 for this one. No way would I be a buyer at the asking price. I would sit this craziness out and let the post COVID FOMO/YOLO buyers have at it. I’d buy one next year or the year after for much less.
The following car is the norm for the brown car results. My grandmother had a brown Chevrolet Citation with a brown velour interior and bought it from Brown Chevrolet. You just cannot make this up.
David, would that be the rare triple brown mode?
My wife’s Panamera is “Carbon Grey” which is about one shade less brown than this 991. The guts are two tone extended leather in Cognac/Cedar, which has a bit more life to it than the basic Beige.
Brown is not a color I would seek out in a sports car.