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Old 11-24-2010 | 11:11 PM
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Welcome.... Nice ride, Love NZ... Adrenaline junkie haven.
Old 11-24-2010 | 11:44 PM
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Very, Very nice
Old 11-24-2010 | 11:58 PM
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Sharp car!!

You don't see the phone option too often in the US.
Old 11-25-2010 | 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Divot
Do I win a prize if I'm the first one to guess the photos were taken in New Zealand?

Nice car, and that black looks sweet when it is that clean. Welcome.
David, whereabout in New Zealand though?

The paint isn't as good as it looks. Might need machine correction .....
Old 11-25-2010 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray S
Sharp car!!

You don't see the phone option too often in the US.
While there is a handset, it actually offers hands-free operation. Drop your SIM card on the tray then bob's your uncle. There is a microphone to the right of the instrument binnacle, and sound is piped through car stereo. I think the handset is there in case you need privacy.
Old 11-25-2010 | 03:34 AM
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Looks great! Ready to enjoy the upcoming summer
Old 11-25-2010 | 05:05 AM
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Dude, that's a beautiful 996, but it looks like they messed up and put the steering wheel on the wrong side?? Wonder if there's a DIY to fix that...
Old 11-25-2010 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by fjr_wertheimber
Dude, that's a beautiful 996, but it looks like they messed up and put the steering wheel on the wrong side?? Wonder if there's a DIY to fix that...
Yeah got me really confused especially coming from a Mustang 'vert.

But at least the ignition is on the right place!

While out with the P-car I saw a LHD Range Rover. Upon checking its plates, apparently it was imported from the USA! The owner must had loved the car very much to bring it all the way to NZ, and have to deal with driving on the other side of the road. Understandable if it was an American muscle car. Not a Range Rover.
Old 11-25-2010 | 06:08 AM
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Welcome! I'm also a new porsche owner and loving it more every day
Old 11-25-2010 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 318touring
David, whereabout in New Zealand though?

The paint isn't as good as it looks. Might need machine correction .....
I'm a typical American, so my knowledge of NZ is limited to Lord of The Rings and Flight of the Conchords.
Old 11-25-2010 | 11:07 AM
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Old 11-25-2010 | 11:38 AM
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Gotta Love Black Porsches....simply a beautiful car! Enjoy!
Old 11-25-2010 | 11:46 AM
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Old 11-25-2010 | 12:40 PM
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Kia ora my friend and welcome to Rennlist. Nice shots from the beehive, how did you get your car up there?
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Kia ora my friend and welcome to Rennlist. Nice shots from the beehive, how did you get your car up there?
Kia ora mate!

From the side entrance where the parliament library is, mostly been kept open during the day. There were even people taking wedding photographs there.

I should try coming down to the front of the beehive itself. One of these days I'll ask the security guards for permission.



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