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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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A wooden Porsche (don't ask!), drive levelling and two years later, I finally have a Porsche in my garage tonight. Thanks to the help and advice received on this forum I was able to steer my way through the options minefield to spec a car that is right for me. Thanks also to the team at Porsche Sutton Coldfield for a very professional handover.

GT Silver/Ocean Blue/Top tint U2/FE
Park assist 635
Auto dim mirrors P12
Sports chrono 640
Sport shifter XCZ
Stainless steel tail pipes X54
Carrera sports wheels XRR
Heated Seats 342
Cruise control 454
Fire ext 509
Adaptive sports seats P01
Tyre pressure mon 482
Three spoke mf wheel 431
Porsche crest in head rest XSC
Sat nav module 670
Telephone module 666
Bose sound 680
Coloured wheel centres 446
Carrera logo on storage lid CUV
Porsche VTS T93
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Congrates!!!! Great looking car. The wait is worth it.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Man, I love those wheels. Your car looks like the quintessential Porsche, especially in that delivery shot.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Congrats,

That is a stunning car. I too love the rims on it. Happy motoring!
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 08:48 PM
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Congratulations! A terrific looking car... well optioned too.
C2S or 4S ?
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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i think i remember that wooden test mule you were using to test your driveway. that is a very nice car. i like those wheels. i think they are my favorite...its making me want to swap mine out.
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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Absolutely perfect! Love the color and choice of wheels. Its almost as beautiful as my 993!
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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Awesome picture with the red Porsche logo in back. Love the wheels too as you can tell from my avatar!
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 01:50 AM
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What else can I say ... Gorgeous! Love the wheels with that color combo.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Haku
Congratulations! A terrific looking car... well optioned too.
C2S or 4S ?
C2S.

Thanks to everyone for your positive feedback (and not mentioning absence of PSE - my choice)
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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Your new car looks stunning! Many congratulations - I love the GT Sliver and blue interior, very classy (but I would say that), and the wheels look great too. Would really like to know how you get on with the adaptive seats.

Happy Driving from Devon7
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 03:44 PM
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Would love to see some interior pics.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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awesome looking car. congrats. my favorite wheels.
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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Great looking car! Congrats. How about posting a couples of pics of the interior?
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