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Old 02-01-2009, 11:48 AM
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Coochas
I look forward to seeing you crusin the streets of Boston! I've got a metallic teal 996 C2(havent seen another with that color in the region) so there will be no mistaking when we pass each other on the Pike or Longwood Av.

Enjoy!
Bill
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Dave,

That is just waaaaaaaaaay too cool!!!! Congratulations man! You deserve it. This is one of the reasons why we work so hard...haha! I'm ordering my SY C4 from Chris for June delivery. I can't wait! Congrats again. Beautiful beautiful TT.
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I'm surprised to type this but.... I actually really like that. The orange painted pieces of interior trip are probably not something I would do but I love the stitching and honestly, love the color. You will not get lost in the crowd!

And there's really something to be said for getting what YOU want.

Congrat's. Many happy, safe, fun miles.
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Originally Posted by jpcourt
The car is just screaming for black wheels
Agreed. That would look great!
Old 02-01-2009, 02:02 PM
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In this weather be careful not to Squeeze the Orange. :>)
Beautiful ride!!!!
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Love the color. AWESOME spec!
Is this going to be your keeper car?
Good job Dave.
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Congrats! I've been having second thoughts about driving around in my C2. I was even considering getting a hybrid. You have reaffirmed my original you-only-go-around-once mentality. If I remember correctly, you had a very low-key colour car before. Absolutly smashing mate!
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Way to go, Dave! You're like me,--committed to turning this economy around one of us at a time!

It reminds me of this from 1974, and the start of the newer bumpers for Porsche.
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Old 02-01-2009, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by AUPorsche
Coochas
I look forward to seeing you crusin the streets of Boston! I've got a metallic teal 996 C2(havent seen another with that color in the region) so there will be no mistaking when we pass each other on the Pike or Longwood Av.

Enjoy!
Bill
I'll give a waive!
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Originally Posted by jlinmd
Dave,

That is just waaaaaaaaaay too cool!!!! Congratulations man! You deserve it. This is one of the reasons why we work so hard...haha! I'm ordering my SY C4 from Chris for June delivery. I can't wait! Congrats again. Beautiful beautiful TT.
Thanks Jack.
You're gonna love that car.
Old 02-01-2009, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Carrera Mike
Love the color. AWESOME spec!
Is this going to be your keeper car?
Good job Dave.
I think this car has potential to be a keeper. Maybe in 5 years or so it will retire to track duty.
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
Way to go, Dave! You're like me,--committed to turning this economy around one of us at a time!

It reminds me of this from 1974, and the start of the newer bumpers for Porsche.
THANKS BUDDY.
That's right,....I did it to stimulate the economy.
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Default Went to see it again.....

I went out to Ira today with my wife to see Alfie, see the car, and to sign 20 pieces of paper and hand over the check. I also got to meet Mrs. Alfie for the first time (she is apparently a P-car lover too).

I spent some time sitting in the car and I have to say it just feels like I'm home. After leaving Ira, I went out to swap my summer rubber back on the car since I am trading in the C4S. It was definitely a melancholy experience changing the wheels on the C4S for the last time. Driving around today was also similarly blue: I thought the whole break up thing ended when I got married. I just want that car to go to a good home.

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In the saddle with a big enthusiastic thumbs up!!!!



My wife (tall Asian chick) with Alfie and Mrs Alfie:



Gratuitous SOLD sign shot:




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Me Changing the wheels for the last time....how sad:
Old 02-01-2009, 06:56 PM
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Great looking TT! Definitely go w/ some black p40s. Btw, how much did you get on the c4s tradein may I ask?
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Car looks fantastic Dave... at least you got a nice day to do your wheel swap.


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