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Old 06-01-2009 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by rickmdz
If I'm reading the license plate frame right, he's from Hawaii. Love basalt black, magnificent car, congratulations!
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Congrats vexed on a beautiful 997. I love those wheels!
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looks good..
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Congrats Vexed!!!

She's a beaut!
Thanks everyone. I live in Honolulu not far from Punchbowl Cemetery for those of you who have been. We are on a ridge line so many of the houses have steep driveways.

P.S. The car came with the Bridgestone RE 050s
Old 06-01-2009 | 12:04 PM
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Congrats and welcome...
Old 06-01-2009 | 08:37 PM
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so, are you out driving it??? how does it compare to our m's? I had driven the car only once and 'knew' it was the one!
Old 06-01-2009 | 09:50 PM
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Sweet Jeebus! Gorgeous P-whip!! Congrats!!!
Old 06-01-2009 | 09:50 PM
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so, are you out driving it??? how does it compare to our m's? I had driven the car only once and 'knew' it was the one!
I wish I was driving it and not working to pay for it. Yesterday I just washed it and put on a coat of Klasse AIO.

Compared to an M:
Much lighter on its feet
More of a "slot car" feel
Engine pulls better down low
Not as many gadgets although the bluetooth works well, pairing my Storm was simple and I think the contacts loaded better
I miss the fat M steering wheel
Don't miss I drive although I have not RTFM regarding PCM
An M with EDC on comfort is a plusher ride
Ergonomics are better IMO
Seeing a range of over 200 miles with 3/4 tank

I enjoyed my M but this is more connected and more immediate.

Please share your impressions once you get yours, great color.
Old 06-01-2009 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DRJMK
so, are you out driving it??? how does it compare to our m's? I had driven the car only once and 'knew' it was the one!
Yours is coming! Patience Dr. Who!
Old 06-02-2009 | 06:47 AM
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I know, I know. It's being 'prepared' for it's debut!

I know I won't miss the i drive or the HUD or the range in the gas tank for sure. It does have a plush ride, but boring road feel to me. I am going to drive it one last time to the grocery store(of all places) and then I am going to await my new baby's arrival thanks to Stoppie!
Old 06-02-2009 | 10:20 PM
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well done... basalt is a nice color
Old 06-02-2009 | 10:29 PM
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A stunning, well optioned car
Old 06-03-2009 | 12:11 AM
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Congratulations.
Good that you don't have to battle with snow. Assuming you live in Ca. Looks like it.
Anyway enjoy your new machine. It's a great feeling.

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Old 06-03-2009 | 12:13 AM
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Sorry I just read you live in Honolulu. All I can say is wow. No snow to worry at all.

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Old 06-03-2009 | 01:10 AM
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Thanks everyone.
No snow here, although Mauna Kea on the Big Island does get snow in the "winter."

Right now it's hot and dry so keeping it clear is not as much of a challenge as it will be when we get more rain.

I received my 1st call in the car today, I heard something ringing and thought WTF and then I realized it was the phone through Bluetooth.
Old 06-03-2009 | 03:30 PM
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Very nice! Please read the manual for me and summarize pertinent points. Oh, and could you come over and take some photos for me? Yours got lots better response than mine!

Could be that I've been soooooo snarky on the forums while waiting for my car to come in! Now I'm happy fellow.



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