New 996: Bought in Colorado, driven to Tucson
01-17-2008, 09:38 AM
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Thank you. As a new 911 owner, I haven't had time to think about mods. It's fairly stock, 18 inch tires, Bose stereo, full leather, some aluminum finish. I'm still too busy enjoying the heck out of it and haven't thought about any changes yet. I've had/have some reasonably nice cars over the years, Nissan 300ZX, MB 320, MB SLK 230, 2006 BMW 330, but this one by far is the most enjoyable ride.
I am thinking about harvesting the pumpkins off the side, but if reflexively that is the thing to do these days, along with adding aluminum pedals, maybe its time to hang on to the orange markers?
Either way, what a fun ride! I can't wait to continue enjoying it over 2008!
I am thinking about harvesting the pumpkins off the side, but if reflexively that is the thing to do these days, along with adding aluminum pedals, maybe its time to hang on to the orange markers?
Either way, what a fun ride! I can't wait to continue enjoying it over 2008!
01-17-2008, 11:42 AM
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Personally I knew nothing of the clear markers until it was pointed out to me (rennlist). For $30.00 or so I got a set. turned out to be the best mod for the money I have ever done, cleaner look.
As far as I know they come out with clear markers from factory in Europe, import to US in orange due to a law in one state (?).
I think it is worth having a set to switch, and if orange is preferred switch back. The and time involved would be insignificant.
01-17-2008, 02:43 PM
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Race Director
Wecome to the club John. Nice to hear you drove your new(to you) Porsche all the way home...bet you were like a little kid at Christmas every mile you drove. Partial to black myself.
01-17-2008, 07:23 PM
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Thank you all for the welcome.
Ianny - Yes, I bought my Porsche at Colorado Springs Porsche and it was a good buying experience. I negotiated by telephone before arriving, so the pick up process itself was enjoyable: Take a 1 way flight from Tucson to Colorado, then drive home over 3 days. This car was CPO, so that provided/provides another measure of peace of mind that I found important to me.
As fun as that drive was, who knows, maybe I should drive it back to Colorado Springs for a future oil change?
Ianny - Yes, I bought my Porsche at Colorado Springs Porsche and it was a good buying experience. I negotiated by telephone before arriving, so the pick up process itself was enjoyable: Take a 1 way flight from Tucson to Colorado, then drive home over 3 days. This car was CPO, so that provided/provides another measure of peace of mind that I found important to me.
As fun as that drive was, who knows, maybe I should drive it back to Colorado Springs for a future oil change?
01-17-2008, 08:06 PM
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Welcome to the "family"....nice car and some great shots. I especially liked the shot in the desert...that must have been a great drive back to Tucson. I attended U of A back when!!
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01-18-2008, 12:30 AM
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Ahhh, I bought my C4S in Boulder this past June and took alot of heat on this board for not driving it back to Phoenix. I did get to drive it around Boulder for a day before I put it on the car carrier. What a beautiful city.
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Hello fellow P fans,
Fairly new to me (about 2 months) 2003 C4 I purchased in Colorado Springs, had to drive it back home to Tucson, Arizona (some sacrifice). It was an amazing drive through amazing country. Wide open roads. A few pictures to share, I hope you enjoy. I sure did! I want to take my 911 back through those roads in 2008 sometime.
I created a short write up, somewhat cheesy, but hey, I'm having fun with it:
http://www.johnmiranda.com/porsche.htm
John
Fairly new to me (about 2 months) 2003 C4 I purchased in Colorado Springs, had to drive it back home to Tucson, Arizona (some sacrifice). It was an amazing drive through amazing country. Wide open roads. A few pictures to share, I hope you enjoy. I sure did! I want to take my 911 back through those roads in 2008 sometime.
I created a short write up, somewhat cheesy, but hey, I'm having fun with it:
http://www.johnmiranda.com/porsche.htm
John
It was a great introduction to the car; the stretch through the Salt River Canyon by itself makes the trip worthwhile.