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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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I drove my 993 Twin Turbo for the last time today. I cherished each and every minute behind the wheel. She's off to Canada.

Sad...Sad...day.

I will get one again at some point in the future.

I suspect I will pay more.

Guys - Enjoy your cars...the best one out there - Hands down. Nothing else close.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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Hopefully went to a fellow RLister?
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:05 AM
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Hopefully went to a fellow RLister?
Indeed.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 01:20 AM
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wow I will miss seeing that gem in Houston
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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Is the car coming to the Toronto area? I hope so.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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So sorry you had to let it go, but have fun in the C63 until you can get another turbo
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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A great car! Glad it's staying in the Rennlist family.

Greg, keep in touch, let us know if you need anything.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:48 AM
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My TT is no longer in the roost, but I shall never forget the boost!
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Bergamasco
Is the car coming to the Toronto area? I hope so.
Wonder who bought it? Whoever you are we're looking forward to seeing her if in the T.O. area.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Car is headed to BC.
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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More 993 Turbos for Canada!!Yay. Where about(aboot) in BC? Might have a new driving buddy.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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My 993tt went to Canada too,...Quebec.
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Old Mar 25, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Love that colour. I got outbid on one the same colour in 2008. It had 9,000 miles, some repair work on the driver's rear corner and still went for $94K.........
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevin Weidlich
More 993 Turbos for Canada!!Yay. Where about(aboot) in BC? Might have a new driving buddy.
Heading to Okanagan Valley, BC (Kelowna) where sadly, the roads are smooth and always twisting, with a winery every 5 km. Will SOMEBODY please send me a sympathy card?

Fed Ex to pick up in Houston in about 10 days, delivery to Roger Jobs Porsche in Bellingham, who have graciously agreed to store it for a few days and hook up daytimers and get recall clearance letter.

Kudos to Protechnik, Houston for agreeing to store it indoors until pickup - great service.

As per the majority of your recommendations, PPI done by Mike Callas Rennsport - accommodating, thorough, straight shooter. When I asked him if he considered it a fair, good or excellent 993tt, he said it was very good.

Many thanks also to Greg of course, who has been very quick to respond to my myriad enquiries and extremely organised, which helps a lot with folks importing a vehicle. My first and only Porsche was a new 06 Boxster S, so this was my first used Porsche purchase. It is quite reassuring to purchase from a PCA member and Rennlister, as it seems everyone wants to preserve their reputation.

Sooo... just have to sit here and drool until it arrives. We need a BC 993tt get together - a whole new thread!

Thanks for all the advice, everyone.

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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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A SYMPATHY CARD????????????? YA RIGHT! Stay away from those bottles of wine.
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