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Old 05-04-2010 | 12:20 PM
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One of the greatest experiences I have had. I got the full treatment of showing me everything about the car, nose to tail. I felt like I was buying a new GT2. Lots of employees came out to watch and see the car.
I couldn't be happier and enjoyed the 2 hr drive home. These are really great cars! Lots of head turns down the highway.

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Old 05-04-2010 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by pewter82
One of the greatest experiences I have had. I got the full treatment of showing me everything about the car, nose to tail. I felt like I was buying a new GT2. Lots of employees came out to watch and see the car.
I couldn't be happier and enjoyed the 2 hr drive home. These are really great cars! Lots of head turns down the highway.

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Looks very nice.

If you want to see a reaction to your car drive down to Branson. I ended up down there one summer evening after driving in a big loop east then south covering maybe 350 miles. When I arrived -- just around dark -- I was startled a few times by people taking flash pics of my car as I drove around town. (Last time I was in Branson was about 40 years earlier.)

My car? I was in my 02 Boxster.

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Old 05-04-2010 | 01:42 PM
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Congrats! I dig the Ruf rims. Anything else done to it? Enjoy
Old 05-04-2010 | 02:04 PM
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Nice looking Turbo. Congrats!
Old 05-04-2010 | 04:19 PM
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All Ruf suspension. Ruf pss9's, Ruf strut towers, Ruf rear sway, Short shift kit, Ruf pedals, Ruf Exhaust with cats, the wheels are 2004 Ruf RTurbo 19's.
27K miles 1 owner all records from new, window sticker. Full leather, 30K service just completed. Paid 52K. (needs front rotors)

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Old 05-04-2010 | 04:50 PM
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^ You got a steal...enjoy in good health.
Old 05-04-2010 | 05:52 PM
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Very nice and great price. Seems about in line with what I found when I was shopping. The only that would have kept me from buying a car like your would have been the lack of CPO but with upgrades like that, who needs CPO

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Old 05-05-2010 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by malmasri
^ You got a steal...
Fair deal as that seems to be the going price.
Old 05-06-2010 | 12:02 AM
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Fair deal as that seems to be the going price.
Really? Not for an X50 with that low miles. That is a fine deal!
Old 05-06-2010 | 08:53 AM
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As a price point, I found a really nice 02X50 with low miles (in the 20s) with a sticker of over 150 for 49. I passed since I didn't like the color. I really tried to get past it but if I am spending that kind of money I better be buying exactly what I want.

I agree though 52K seems to be a good deal. The dealer could have probably got another thousand or two but that's about it.
Old 05-06-2010 | 02:39 PM
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well done!
Old 05-06-2010 | 09:51 PM
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I have been watching and keeping track of 996TT pricing for over a year. Everyone agree's that the prices have come up in the last 4-8 months.
If this car had been advertised with the additional $25K Ruf equipment, one owner, and full records it should and would have brought more money.
It was the color I was looking for initially, and had narrowed it down to Seal Grey and Midnight Blue. The only option I had wanted and not got with this, was painted hardback sport seats.
I feel the price I paid was fair (I wish even lower) but X50's are bringing High 40's to mid 50's with little to no mods. 05 Turbo S cars are in the high 60's to high 70's.

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Old 05-07-2010 | 12:00 AM
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Nice Find! Enjoy it in good health!! Keeps us posted on any up incoming mods .
Old 05-07-2010 | 12:41 AM
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Congrats!
I remember when Branson wasn't much more than a bunch of live bait shops on the way to the LoOz,.
Grew up in KC, never liked aristocrat motors. GL with a great car!
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I've heard not many good things about Aristocrat Motors too. I think the service department is the lions share of bad PR. High prices for their work or inexperienced techs. For whatever reason the previous owner loved them and did everything with them no matter how much they charged.

I was impressed with the sales staff and management, and the dealership looks like a museum !

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