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Old 02-28-2010, 07:53 PM
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Hi guys, this is the thread I've been waiting to post for the last 3 months.

Picked up my 2007 4S from Posrche of Livermore yesterday, and drove the 300 plus miles home. Best drive of my life, even in heavy rain. Couldn't believe how solid the car felt, even in the bad conditions.

Thanks to many of you here for posting answers to my questions over the last few months and a special thanks to Macster for checking the car out for me last weekend.

A few specs on the car. As I said, it's a 2007 4S with 16,600 miles. Colbalt Blue with Stone Grey full leather. Carbon fiber trim on the steering wheel, gear shift, brake lever, door entry sills, and dash. PSE (which sounds amazing), Navigation, Sport Chrono, crests in headrests, painted center consul, sirius radio, Ipod adaptor, blue tooth/phone module, clear bra and 19" wheels. I think that's about it.

Many of you gave advice on the price on my last thread. I ended up getting it for $66,500 (CPO'd), which was $3,500 off their asking price of $69,999. I'm sure some will say I paid too much, but I'm very happy. Al at Porsche of Livermore was great to deal with, and very thorough and patient explaining all the aspects of the car in great detail.

Now for some pics before I get banned. Only got these dealer shots for now, will post some of my own once the weather improves and I can clean her up from the drive home.

Glad to be an OFFICIAL member now
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Beautiful car. Thank you for posting the prices as I'm looking for an '07 as well (separate thread) and, while not exactly the same car, it gives me a good reference point.
Old 02-28-2010, 08:04 PM
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Great looking car. The matching center console is a nice touch. Enjoy your new machine.
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Nice choice congrats!
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Originally Posted by Dave's///M3
Hi guys, this is the thread I've been waiting to post for the last 3 months.

Picked up my 2007 4S from Posrche of Livermore yesterday, and drove the 300 plus miles home. Best drive of my life, even in heavy rain. Couldn't believe how solid the car felt, even in the bad conditions.
I got my first Porsche in October '09 - it keeps getting better.

I love your color - and the carbon door seals. Very nice.
Old 02-28-2010, 08:20 PM
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Very nice color, congratulations. Enjoy in good health.
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Nice car. Looks good with the carbon bits, painted console, and wheels. Congrats!!
Old 02-28-2010, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave's///M3
Hi guys, this is the thread I've been waiting to post for the last 3 months.

Picked up my 2007 4S from Posrche of Livermore yesterday, and drove the 300 plus miles home. Best drive of my life, even in heavy rain. Couldn't believe how solid the car felt, even in the bad conditions.

Thanks to many of you here for posting answers to my questions over the last few months and a special thanks to Macster for checking the car out for me last weekend.

A few specs on the car. As I said, it's a 2007 4S with 16,600 miles. Colbalt Blue with Stone Grey full leather. Carbon fiber trim on the steering wheel, gear shift, brake lever, door entry sills, and dash. PSE (which sounds amazing), Navigation, Sport Chrono, crests in headrests, painted center consul, sirius radio, Ipod adaptor, blue tooth/phone module, clear bra and 19" wheels. I think that's about it.

Many of you gave advice on the price on my last thread. I ended up getting it for $66,500 (CPO'd), which was $3,500 off their asking price of $69,999. I'm sure some will say I paid too much, but I'm very happy. Al at Porsche of Livermore was great to deal with, and very thorough and patient explaining all the aspects of the car in great detail.

Now for some pics before I get banned. Only got these dealer shots for now, will post some of my own once the weather improves and I can clean her up from the drive home.

Glad to be an OFFICIAL member now
Congrats Dave...enjoy her in good health. I live in Playa and we should hook up sometime..

My 07 997S today on it's 3rd birthday.



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Cool color. Enjoy it.
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Hi Dave, nice Speed Yellow. I came close to going with a yellow S.
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Nice color combination.

Please, please give us your comparison of it to the M3.
Old 02-28-2010, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave's///M3
Hi Dave, nice Speed Yellow. I came close to going with a yellow S.
BTW, I owned 2 E46 M3's..funny you are going down the same road.

Dave
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Hi Dave,
Congrats!
Beautiful car. Enjoy it and welcome.
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Originally Posted by Dave's///M3
Hi guys, this is the thread I've been waiting to post for the last 3 months.

Picked up my 2007 4S from Posrche of Livermore yesterday, and drove the 300 plus miles home. Best drive of my life, even in heavy rain. Couldn't believe how solid the car felt, even in the bad conditions.

Thanks to many of you here for posting answers to my questions over the last few months and a special thanks to Macster for checking the car out for me last weekend.

A few specs on the car. As I said, it's a 2007 4S with 16,600 miles. Colbalt Blue with Stone Grey full leather. Carbon fiber trim on the steering wheel, gear shift, brake lever, door entry sills, and dash. PSE (which sounds amazing), Navigation, Sport Chrono, crests in headrests, painted center consul, sirius radio, Ipod adaptor, blue tooth/phone module, clear bra and 19" wheels. I think that's about it.

Many of you gave advice on the price on my last thread. I ended up getting it for $66,500 (CPO'd), which was $3,500 off their asking price of $69,999. I'm sure some will say I paid too much, but I'm very happy. Al at Porsche of Livermore was great to deal with, and very thorough and patient explaining all the aspects of the car in great detail.

Now for some pics before I get banned. Only got these dealer shots for now, will post some of my own once the weather improves and I can clean her up from the drive home.

Glad to be an OFFICIAL member now
Glad I could be of some small help. I drove by dealership the other day and noticed car missing. Stopped in and spoke with Al. Said you left about an hour before. I glanced towards the south and spotted the dark rain clouds and I suspected you'd hit rain on your way home. Don't worry. I've driven my Porsche Boxster through rain, snow, sleet, hail (small thank goodness), dust storms in the southwest, high winds in eastern Colorado/western KS (and smashing into tumble weeds like crazy), even chased a tornado or two when I lived in the mid-west and it doesn't hurt them. These cars are tough as nails.

I never got to see the inside of the car well. The day I was there and took the pics was overcast and the glare made seeing the inside difficult. I didn't want to bother having the car unlocked so I left it at that. The painted console is very nice along with all the carbon fiber trim.

Price seems right to me. You got a fine car in a good color and didn't pay asking price.

Enjoy the heck out of the car!

Sincerely,

Macster.
Old 02-28-2010, 11:32 PM
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love that big ***. congrats


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