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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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hello all

i sold my E36 Dinan M3 w/ 68k miles last friday, and went through german withdrawals faster than expected. I just purchased my first porsche this past monday. 2000 carrera w/ 36k miles.

dark green w/ tan? interior. still trying to learn all this new stuff.

pics attached. any and all help/advice will be welcomed w/ the appropriate amount of skepticism.

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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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Congrats and welcome! Nice color!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Savannah interior

nice looking car - read up on them and enjoy the heck out of it - aparently the last guuy saved it for you - dont make the same mistake - put 100k+ miles on it
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 04:49 PM
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Congrats and Welcome to Rennlist!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Congratulations & Welcome!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Congratulations
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Awesome!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:05 PM
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Awesome color combo...post more pics!

(and welcome!)
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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Congrats! As you will read in every 3rd thread, keep an eye on oil leaks for possible IMS/RMS issues and watch for coolant leaks at back most part of the engine for water pump issues. GL and drive it like you stole it!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Nice colour combo, and great wheels! congratulations and as mentioned go drive that thing!
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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Awesome, and certainly a scarce color combo that looks great. Welcome and enjoy the miles and smiles.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Congratulations. Lots of helpful folks here.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Looks really sharp. Welcome.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Nice! Enjoy every mile. You are on the right forum, lots of helpful members here.
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Old Jan 24, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Great looking ride, welcome!!!
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