Cbwell

My '16 GT3 just arrived in MN at my dealer. It should be all the way home (TX) in a week, hopefully. The pics look good so far. It's going to be a very long week.

OpieT

Good for you! Congratulations!

kshu1991

Congrats!

Banango

Congrats. Nice colour. Set off nicely by the snow! Enjoy in good health.

consolidated

Look forward to seeing it around Austin...along with your orange RS, I have the same 997 as does Jeff M, we should get them together at Petrol Lounge someday.

bronson7

Congrats on the Agate. Very nice looking.

Cbwell

Thanks, guys. @consolidated- unfortunately I sold my RS. I actually saw both your cars at Petrol, not sure which one was yours but both looked great.

Shrevehorn

Describe the circumstances where you live in the great State of Texas, but end up with a dealer in MN. Just interested. I live in a reasonably small town in La, and we have a Porsche dealer here, and bought from her for years. Problem- she just can't get what I want.

Cbwell

Great question, Shrevehorn. I was on a mission to find a '15 used but I couldn't find the spec I wanted or if I did it was 20K over msrp which i had a problem with philosophically. It was actually through the RL network that I was turned onto a '16 allocation, at msrp, in MN. I got very lucky. This is one of the reasons this forum is so great. My experience with this dealer has been exceptional as well which is a welcome surprise. Let's just say that the Austin P-car dealer doesn't have the best reputation so buying local isn't a motivator.

Here are a few more pics. He's giving me a tease at the LWB's. No wart and the anthracite brushed aluminum. This whole car is a big ole' leap of faith. I've never driven the new GT3 (did ride in one for 5 min), never sat in the LWB's and haven't seen any of my interior choices in person (deviated stitching, red seat belts, etc).

I have to say, I haven't been this excited for a car, ever...

16'991GT3

Congrats! truly looks amazing, and glad you were able to get what you wanted at the price you wanted!

docfink

Congratulations! I know this dealer well. I grew up in Golden Valley, where the former "Carousel Porsche"--now your "Porsche Minneapolis" is located. While in a far newer and updated structure than the old store I recall in the late '70s/early '80s, my dad bought a two-tone 924 there with the crazy black/white psychedelic checked seats. He always wanted a Porsche, but couldn't afford a 911. Regardless, it was a pretty car.

As high schooler I remember seeing a red 911 Targa with black Fuchs wheels there, which, if memory serves, showed a sticker of about $35K. I remember being completely defeated, and saying to myself: "Thirty-five grand!? I'll NEVER be able to afford thirty-five grand for a car!!"

Guess you've discovered "Minnesota Nice"...Love Austin, though. My buddy owns some sweet restaurants there!

Cbwell

I grew up in the Midwest and the people are hard to beat. With that said, I got out of there as soon as I could- too cold!

Which restaurants, I'll make sure to frequent them. Looks like youve done okay since those Tatga dreaming days...;-)

silverrules

Congrats. It's ready for duty.

Waxer

Congrats. She's a beauty.

biglare

Congrats! You are going to Love It!