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Old 07-26-2006, 12:06 AM
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Well guys I just purchased my 2000, blk on blk, aero with 20,850 miles on Friday evening in Charlotte!!! That evening drove it back to Greensboro and Sat took it to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway to get a feel for the way it handles. Sun morning took it to VIR for a track day to stretch her legs a little more. Didn't push it but learned why "there is no substitute". On Sunday the mileage read 21,770. Not a bad way to get acqainted

I cannot wait to get back home this weekend to wash and wax my new girl.

Also, I am getting married in less than two months. I think I timed the purchase about right

Thanks to all those on this board that helped me with this purchase.

Soory, I forgot to take a photo at the track.
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Old 07-26-2006, 12:21 AM
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Nice to hear you had fun with "her". I'm sure you'll have many more fun days to come. Congratulations on the car and the upcoming marriage.

PS: You should probably switch off the Cruise Control completely on a road like that.
Old 07-26-2006, 12:23 AM
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Nice toy! I agree... better to buy it before the marriage, otherwise you'd have a long wait in store.
Old 07-26-2006, 12:33 AM
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Great looking car! Welcome to the aero club Nice way to break her in, well done!
Old 07-26-2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by discoganya
PS: You should probably switch off the Cruise Control completely on a road like that.
That's fantastic. I noticed the exact same thing.
Old 07-26-2006, 09:45 AM
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Looks familiar! Congrats
Old 07-26-2006, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Zoolander

Also, I am getting married in less than two months. I think I timed the purchase about right

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Smart move buying the p-car before the wedding. It would be much harder to buy one three weeks from now.

Love those white gauges!!
Old 07-26-2006, 10:14 AM
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Great great and love those pics! Can't wait to hit those same roads myself. SOON!!!

Enjoy
Old 07-26-2006, 01:18 PM
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Nice car and excellent upgrades! Congrats on your upcoming wedding... I had a slightly different path, got a sportbike before marriage, lost it afterwards, but got my 1st P-car as a consolation instead, not too bad heh
Cheers,
Old 07-26-2006, 01:21 PM
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That first pic is awesome! Arizona needs more insane roads. There is one that I know of but it is inevitable that you will catch someone then drive 20mph for 30 minutes! To tough to pass...
Old 07-26-2006, 02:22 PM
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Congrats on the car and the upcoming wedding. Very nice looking 996, enjoy....
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to the Aero's!!! Well done.


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