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Old 02-26-2015, 10:51 PM
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Heard about the 991.2 TTS facelift.

I guess.
Old 02-27-2015, 12:16 AM
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Sucks ...
Old 02-27-2015, 12:41 AM
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I heard the owner went to costco to get some rotisserie chicken. Kinda odd.
Old 02-27-2015, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by kyrocks
Maybe cooling fan kicked on and sparked something.
Maybe sparked a rag left in the engine bay
Old 02-27-2015, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ranger22
My guess is a botched oil change job. I have pics of one that lit up about a year ago here in Dallas for that reason. That's when I learned where the oil filter is stupidly located.
Prob global warming
Old 02-27-2015, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by -eztrader-
not good publicity for Porsche after the 14 gt3 engine problem.
I think i see a engine bolt nearby!
Old 02-27-2015, 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Tacet-Conundrum
It's not like this guy will get 100% of the purchase price back on the car unless he had a caveat for it in the insurance for the car; something like Liberty Mutual's complete car replacement or something similar. Unfortunately Insurance companies are in business to make money but they will fight tooth and nail to try to give their customer's as little as possible.
Youve seen those commericals too?
Old 02-27-2015, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jlanka
Prolly wanted a GT3...
Heard he got an RS allocation
Old 02-27-2015, 02:19 AM
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Hey kosmo, working on your post count?
Old 02-27-2015, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
Maybe he liked the car he already had!
I'm pretty sure he didn't like it after this event.
Old 02-27-2015, 06:58 AM
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I'm going t start going to costco more often. insurance can't be much lower than trade-in...
Old 02-27-2015, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by AC SATCO
All peace and love here. For the record i will keep the RS forever!
That's my plan as well. I'm forcing myself to stop trading in so often and just keep adding another car every few years. I can't wait to get a NA car again. The TTS is fast but not as exciting...
Old 02-27-2015, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
Hey kosmo, working on your post count?
Mike, 10k posts is the Holy Grail around here!

continuing on....

At least the CL didnt fail during the fire.
Old 02-27-2015, 01:00 PM
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its actually quality not quantity around here...
Old 02-27-2015, 01:05 PM
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^lumber- you are back. I know you like the R8 - are you going to get the 2016 V10 plus??


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