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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Hello Rennlisters,

I've gone and bought my first Porsche; a 2006 Carrera 6-speed from Champion in Florida.

I'm quite happy as its a newer 911 seeing as I've previously lurked on the 993 forum. I just couldn't pull the trigger on a older 911 even though many are reliable, I wanted a no-hassle car as it will be my daily driver.

The 997 has only 29k on it and a one owner car with full service history and is a CPO car. Its not a heavily optioned car but does have the HID headlights and upgraded Targa wheel set. I bought it for a steal less than $42k and its in perfect shape.

The car will be shipped to me here in Dubai and it will eventually return to Canada when we move back home.

Here's some pictures:


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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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I bought my car from Champion with no regrets. Congrats.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Congrats, looks like a beautiful car!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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What took you so long?!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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I love the paint and the wheels. Great buy!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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very nice looking car... love the wheels.

Have fun!!

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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Yeah wasn't too keen on the wheels but they have now grown on me!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Congrats and enjoy her in good health.
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Congrats. Having seen the car in person the pictures don't do it justice. I bought mine from Champion too, in fact from Frank Tarnow the same salesman...who I believe owes me a bottle of scotch for the referral

I was tempted to see what kind of deal they would've given me on my '05, which I only bought last Feb and has less miles on it. I had wanted a silver one, especially for FL and for a guy like me who isn't into DIY washing/waxing, vs the black one I got. But thank you for saving me from myself.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CamsPorsche
they have now grown on me!
Kind of like a fungus?
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Palmbeacher
Congrats. Having seen the car in person the pictures don't do it justice. I bought mine from Champion too, in fact from Frank Tarnow the same salesman...who I believe owes me a bottle of scotch for the referral
Haha...yup Franks the man who handled the sale. I was considering upgrading the wheels to Champion RS128's but they are way too costly at the moment. Maybe in the future...

Palmbeacher send me a PM with your name and I'll mention it to Frank...
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Enjoy! She is beautiful.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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willkommen

Does the CPO warranty follow the car overseas?
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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XRR wheels are very good looking!
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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very nice...all the best
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