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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 12:32 AM
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I was driving on Mira Mesa Drive in San Diego and was Passing the Porsche Dealer there and I see a Carrera GT waiting to pull out on the road in front of me, well I stoppped and I instantly turned off my radio and followed for a mile or so just listening to the sweetest sound I have ever heard.. What an amazing car!!
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 02:35 AM
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I saw a GT on Santa Monica Blvd. two days ago. It made my day!!!
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Old Oct 9, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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I was driving on Mira Mesa Drive in San Diego and was Passing the Porsche Dealer there and I see a Carrera GT waiting to pull out on the road in front of me, well I stoppped and I instantly turned off my radio and followed for a mile or so just listening to the sweetest sound I have ever heard.. What an amazing car!!
There's a guy with one at the Shores in La Jolla. I believe he's a Jeep dealer in Arizona as he has Ariz. dealer plates on all his cars. It's in that beautiful 12,000 sq.ft. new house right on the beach directly North of the park. He has a lift in his garage and I first saw it up there while walking the dog one morning. I stared for a few minutes then walked up to it and ,well, stared some more. Beautiful house, beautiful 4 car +lift garage, wonder if he has any daughters...

The dealer in Westwood has one at their service lot on Santa Monica Blvd. too.

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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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I was very surprised to see it on Santa Monica Blvd since there is a major street construction there. I would have hate myself if I got a dent or something.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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I believe they guy who owns Versailles (the cuban restaurant) has one. Even heard he takes it to the track. But don't quote me on that,
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Old Oct 14, 2004 | 02:37 AM
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Saw one at Sonnen the other day in Marin, CA. Had plates something like Bye Enzo or something. 3k miles, $450k, guy who dropped it off for sale apparently bought a 997S to get home in instead of calling a cab. Not sure how much is true, but the car excited me enough I could drive home with no hands...
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Originally Posted by B-Line
I believe they guy who owns Versailles (the cuban restaurant) has one. Even heard he takes it to the track. But don't quote me on that,
I grew up with the son that owns that place. His dad just bought a carrera GT. I have to double check with him because i saw his car driving around a few times. Lives in the same hood. Sounded sooo niceee
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