“My New Orange 997 Turbo” or “Why rationalization is so important”
02-01-2009, 01:41 AM
#31
Not in MA anymore
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Atta boy! As a fellow Boston area Porsche owner it won't be hard to know it's you when I see you wonderful car on the road!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matt
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02-01-2009, 03:15 AM
#32
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Congrats Dave.
You got the supercar for road, track and all weather use, no excuse for tradeup for a long time.
The stock wheels is probably the weakest link here, what's your thoughts?
You got the supercar for road, track and all weather use, no excuse for tradeup for a long time.
The stock wheels is probably the weakest link here, what's your thoughts?
02-01-2009, 03:30 AM
#33
Nordschleife Master
02-01-2009, 03:42 AM
#34
Congrats, Go get the turbo, Dave-- and with no reservations!
It's a SAFETY issue
, the Orange will stand out even more than Speed yellow & sometimes you have to get to the hospital quickly, right?... cuz Boston drivers are ijiots! (I used to date a girl who lived in Lowell, MA. way, way back..)
Seriously, that is a brilliant spec-- the shift boot + optional gearshift trim/in leather option w/the deviating stitching is a work of art.. worth it alone. Enjoy life, you've earned it.
It's a SAFETY issue
, the Orange will stand out even more than Speed yellow & sometimes you have to get to the hospital quickly, right?... cuz Boston drivers are ijiots! (I used to date a girl who lived in Lowell, MA. way, way back..)Seriously, that is a brilliant spec-- the shift boot + optional gearshift trim/in leather option w/the deviating stitching is a work of art.. worth it alone. Enjoy life, you've earned it.
02-01-2009, 06:00 AM
#35
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Beautiful! Congrats! Being out of warranty for 5 months now, I am in a tug of war whether to play it conservative and keep my car for a while, or whether to take the plunge on a new one. I am flirting with the siren call of a new GT3. Time will tell whether reason or emotion prevails!
02-01-2009, 07:25 AM
#37
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Beautiful car Dave! Enjoy it and have in it as many treasured moments as have had in the C4S.
Happy for you.
Happy for you.
02-01-2009, 09:01 AM
#38
02-01-2009, 10:06 AM
#39
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Dave,
I am really glad you ended up taking it. I know how hard it was for you to decide. You made the right choice, my friend!!
With any luck, I'll get to see it in person one day. But you know my next question: How will you feel when the snow's up to your windshield again?! :O
I am really glad you ended up taking it. I know how hard it was for you to decide. You made the right choice, my friend!!
With any luck, I'll get to see it in person one day. But you know my next question: How will you feel when the snow's up to your windshield again?! :O
I need to get one of my snow rims fixed or replaced. They're coming off the C4S today so I can put my summer rims on for trade in. I may need to drive a week or two on the stock TT rubber until I get the winter rim sorted out.
Nice Coochas! I missed your Fall dilemma, but glad to see you rationalize it and it sounds like you will fully enjoy it! I like your build, for some reason I like the Orange.
Will you still be able to use your winter set wheels?? Hope so! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the TT.
Sorry to lose you to the TT crowd
Will you still be able to use your winter set wheels?? Hope so! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the TT.
Sorry to lose you to the TT crowd
This is my home and I'm not going anywhere until I get thrown out.
02-01-2009, 10:11 AM
#40
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I like the stock wheels better IRL on my car but I might spring for some blacked out p40 or something similar down the line.
Congrats, Go get the turbo, Dave-- and with no reservations!
It's a SAFETY issue, the Orange will stand out even more than Speed yellow & sometimes you have to get to the hospital quickly, right?... cuz Boston drivers are ijiots! (I used to date a girl who lived in Lowell, MA. way, way back..)
Seriously, that is a brilliant spec-- the shift boot + optional gearshift trim/in leather option w/the deviating stitching is a work of art.. worth it alone. Enjoy life, you've earned it.
It's a SAFETY issue
, the Orange will stand out even more than Speed yellow & sometimes you have to get to the hospital quickly, right?... cuz Boston drivers are ijiots! (I used to date a girl who lived in Lowell, MA. way, way back..)Seriously, that is a brilliant spec-- the shift boot + optional gearshift trim/in leather option w/the deviating stitching is a work of art.. worth it alone. Enjoy life, you've earned it.
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02-01-2009, 10:18 AM
#41
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Sensational car! Congratulations on a beautiful move up!
When it comes to "rationalizing" Porsche purchases, this place might as well be "group therapy."
When it comes to "rationalizing" Porsche purchases, this place might as well be "group therapy."
02-01-2009, 10:21 AM
#42
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Beautiful! Congrats! Being out of warranty for 5 months now, I am in a tug of war whether to play it conservative and keep my car for a while, or whether to take the plunge on a new one. I am flirting with the siren call of a new GT3. Time will tell whether reason or emotion prevails!
The GT3 is looking damn good. As I've said before, if weather was not a factor I would have to consider a GT3 over a TT.
If you trade, you'll have to get pulled over again for a new pic!
Thanks Brett.
Thanks. I'm happy for me too.
02-01-2009, 11:44 AM
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Dave- Very nice job with the options!! The car is just screaming for black wheels and I can't tell if you did it from the pictures, but the instrument surround painted orange would be fantastic!!!
Best of luck with the new toy!!!
Best of luck with the new toy!!!