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Old 06-18-2017, 12:02 AM
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We purchased a 2004 996tt X50 tip cab yesterday in North Carolina and took it on a bit of a road trip (1230 miles) back home to Minnesota. Thank you all for your advice during the search process. We have been looking for about seven years preparing to buy one this year (40th Birthday).

Because of your help and advice, I was able to negotiate the items that needed service and was comfortable making the purchase, especially after the test drive and review of the recent maintenance and inspection.

My son and I flew out to get it and the road trip trip back was awesome! I appreciate the members here exchanging information so those of us new to Porsche ownership can learn more about these cars.


Old 06-18-2017, 12:07 AM
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Nice looking car. Congrats! Welcome to the club!
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Thank you!
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Very nice, congrats
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Sexy, congrats. That 24 MPG is too hi. Apply more power!!:-)
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Beautiful car, congrats.
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You have a giant black head I see why you went with the cab.
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Originally Posted by Atrox
You have a giant black head I see why you went with the cab.
HA! My son was hanging out there for a picture to send back. Not sure he wanted it on here, so I made a dot.
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Originally Posted by MNHockeyDad
HA! My son was hanging out there for a picture to send back. Not sure he wanted it on here, so I made a dot.
Oh, ok, whew. I mean, I noticed that but wasn't sure anybody else did and didn't, you know, want to say something and be rude. But that's why we keep Atrox around.
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Congratulations! Now drive it like you stole it!
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Nice car. Where at in mn. Lots of use 996tt guys here. Pm me and I'll get you info to join mne&s ( Minnesota exotics and sports cars club) as well as some other stuff. If you need help with the car give me a shout. I'll have 5-6 turbo build I'll be doing at my place this winter and always in for helping guys out.
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Originally Posted by TommyT
Sexy, congrats. That 24 MPG is too hi. Apply more power!!:-)
Lots of steady miles there trying to get back. It will be a bit more spirited, now!
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Originally Posted by Flewis763
Nice car. Where at in mn. Lots of use 996tt guys here. Pm me and I'll get you info to join mne&s ( Minnesota exotics and sports cars club) as well as some other stuff. If you need help with the car give me a shout. I'll have 5-6 turbo build I'll be doing at my place this winter and always in for helping guys out.
Thank you, PM sent
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Originally Posted by Atrox
You have a giant black head I see why you went with the cab.
😂😂



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