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Alright - you need to schedule in a visit to the Kansas City Automotive Museum. Reason #1: it is official museum policy that anyone arriving in a 996 gets free admission to the museum. Why you ask? Prior to me selling my black 996, 3 of our 8 board of directors drove 996s. So, we passed that policy.
At the front desk, just tell them that you are a Rennlist member and to ask for Jeff. I'll come downstairs (my law firm is on the 2nd floor) and say "hey" and get you past the front desk. Would love to see the car. Plus, there are about 30 good restaurants within a few blocks of auto museum - including a Twin Peaks and a Joe's Kansas City (considered one of our city's best BBQ joints, which means it is one of the world's best BBQ places).
The auto museum is only a few minutes' detour from your straight route through the city. You just take I-435 south off I-70 east on the west side of the city (I-435 bypasses downtown) and then take I-35 south for one exit off I-435. We are at I-35 & 119th Street in Olathe. PM me if you want to give me a heads up on when you'll be coming through.
Congrats and enjoy the trip. I've done a few long distance car and motorcycle purchases. The drive/ride back is part of the fun. I second the idea of getting the oil changed and having things checked before you hit the road.
Thanks again everyone for the warm welcome. I'm really digging this forum. kcattorney I should be able to make it from Denver to KC before closing time. We will definitely be stopping at Joe's for dinner. I'll pm a keep in contact.
Good looking out on the Twin Peaks apline003z
As for the oil change. It was done April 1st, 600 miles ago at a Porsche shop in Denver. So I think I'm gonna take my chances for the ride home. I'll take a look at it of course. I'll change it once I get her home. I want to do it myself so I can get a good look at underneath.
Damn! You guys' friendly hospitality makes me wanna buy a 2nd 996 from the east coast and drive back west the same route. ..... Wait a minute, since you know me, I don't think you'll be as nice. Never mind!
JayAre: Congrats on the purchase! Gorgeous car. Although everyone didn't, I'll just say that congrats on getting hitched as well! [See, I'm much nicer!]
Damn! You guys' friendly hospitality makes me wanna buy a 2nd 996 from the east coast and drive back west the same route. ..... Wait a minute, since you know me, I don't think you'll be as nice. Never mind!
JayAre: Congrats on the purchase! Gorgeous car. Although everyone didn't, I'll just say that congrats on getting hitched as well! [See, I'm much nicer!]
Right? I might have to buy another 996 and drive cross country. Again.
Damn! You guys' friendly hospitality makes me wanna buy a 2nd 996 from the east coast and drive back west the same route. ..... Wait a minute, since you know me, I don't think you'll be as nice.
Let us know when you do and I'll happily necro your favorite thread so you can figure out the best place to keep your phone in the new one.
Let us know when you do and I'll happily necro your favorite thread so you can figure out the best place to keep your phone in the new one.
Seriously though, I would definitely not mind some Kansas City BBQ and a drive through the Rockies. Most people dream about this sh*t. And the phone, .... ah f*ck it!
After waiting for what seem liked forever, my wife and I flew into Aspen yesterday to pick up our new Porsche. Of course it was raining. But not too bad. We were picked up by the owners lady friend and taken on a nice drive to their home in Carbondale. Once there Phil (the owner) walked me up the property to where the Porsche is stored. Took the cover off and finally got to see my new baby in person. Oh man was I stoked! Fired her up and she was purring right away. After hanging out with the couple and chatting it up for a while it was time to hit the mountains. On a side note, the previous owner was a very facinating character. He held the crown for a long time, with the biggest Pot bust in U.S. History. Something like 27,000 pounds in '74! Oh man did this guy have some stories. He ounce bought a B-25 bomber to fly pot back and forth from Colimbia, after his little Cherroke couldn't carry anymore. I asked when his book was coming out! Wild stuff. Great guy though. I could've hung out with him and his lady all damn day. But I had bigger issues to deal with. Like, driving my new Porsche!
We ending up going back past Aspen and south on 82 to Twin Lakes. After that went north on 24 to 91 to 70. (Sorry I didn't catch up with you Dennis C we were running a bit behind on our schedule.) totally missed the exit for Loveland pass. Was kinda bummed about that. Then hopped off of 70 at 74 and took into Denver. Was some great twisties along the path! Wish we had more time to hit some more passes.
But the Porsche was fantastic! He gave me all the service records. Coolant was just flushed a couple months a ago, spark plugs changed as well. Tires have about 3k miles on them. So I'd say she's ready to cross the U.S. Back to MD! I'll keep y'all updated on the travels.
08-21-2015, 02:16 PM
[See, I'm much nicer!]
