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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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With the transformation of Porsche we are starting to invite VW owners to Porsche events...it's the decent thing to do.
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 12:32 PM
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That is pretty dang funny Dan...

Neat pic.
Needs a caption... maybe... ummm.
Too many jokes... head going to explode...
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkD
That is pretty dang funny Dan...

Neat pic.
Needs a caption... maybe... ummm.
Too many jokes... head going to explode...


Porsches outnumber VWs at local VW Meet.


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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXA2cSfBCWg


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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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Sounds better than some Porsches!
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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I'm feelin that driveway!
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Cactus
I'm feelin that driveway!
Me too, it's beautiful. But you'd really be feelin' a driveway like that here in
the northeast after a couple freeze/thaw cycles!
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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Me too, it's beautiful. But you'd really be feelin' a driveway like that here in
the northeast after a couple freeze/thaw cycles!
I want to move somewhere warm 365!
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My first 3 VW's were designed by ................ Dr. F. Porsche!
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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The headlight and turn signal placement and look of a late model VW Bug front clip has always beared a strong resembleance to the 993, ever notice that?
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SC2993
The headlight and turn signal placement and look of a late model VW Bug front clip has always beared a strong resembleance to the 993, ever notice that?
Wow, you're right!
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stop it. please
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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C'mon, beetles are not bad...
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