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Old 06-22-2010, 02:00 PM
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Default I think I found my new 997...thoughts?

This is the replacement for my stolen 2003 911.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWAX:IT#v4-36

PPI being done today

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Old 06-22-2010, 02:06 PM
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looks good! congrats, what's the last item on the window sticker..."Tourist Delivery" $2,250?
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Originally Posted by 2000996MIA
looks good! congrats, what's the last item on the window sticker..."Tourist Delivery" $2,250?
No idea. I tried to look it up but could not find anything.
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If you like it, buy it. Seriously.

In fact, it may still be covered by the original warranty (4 years/50,000 miles, I think), so you have the comfort of having Porsche carrying the financial risk if eligible repairs/replacements are required.

Good luck!

P.S. Sounds like you already made up your mind: "This is the replacement for my stolen 2003 911."
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Originally Posted by 2000996MIA
what's the last item on the window sticker..."Tourist Delivery" $2,250?
European Delivery program. AKA Picking up your car at the factory and touring around Europe prior to shipping the car back to the USA.
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Listing ended. Did you do it?
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Originally Posted by jes999
European Delivery program. AKA Picking up your car at the factory and touring around Europe prior to shipping the car back to the USA.
I figured that was it. for $2,250 it better had been worth it to the PO.
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Originally Posted by VGM911
If you like it, buy it. Seriously.

In fact, it may still be covered by the original warranty (4 years/50,000 miles, I think), so you have the comfort of having Porsche carrying the financial risk if eligible repairs/replacements are required.

Good luck!

P.S. Sounds like you already made up your mind: "This is the replacement for my stolen 2003 911."
I went to the dealer to see an Altas grey car in person to see if I liked the color and they checked the VIN and it's still under Factory warranty until Sept 7.
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Originally Posted by henrysko
Listing ended. Did you do it?
Yes, they were asking 59,900 for it. I called them and they took 57,000 and lowered the Buy it now price for me to pull the trigger.
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It looks like a pretty good deal. With this economy, I'm sure they were happy to have someone interested.
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That was quick! Congrats. A nice little upgrade to your 996

But not as quick as the guy who needed a GT3RS in two days...see GT3 section for that record purchase.
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Originally Posted by CamsPorsche
That was quick! Congrats. A nice little upgrade to your 996

But not as quick as the guy who needed a GT3RS in two days...see GT3 section for that record purchase.

It took one week to grow tired of driving the wifes Nissan 370. I had to step up the search...
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I can't believe I'm going to be the first person to suggest you change to clear side markers! Usually that advice is given in the 2nd post. Hope you enjoy.
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Originally Posted by Taxi?
I can't believe I'm going to be the first person to suggest you change to clear side markers! Usually that advice is given in the 2nd post. Hope you enjoy.
Nay....nay.... 'original,' 'authentic', 'preservation', and 'stock' are notions that some of us find appealing with regard to Porsches imported into the US.

For that reason, we're part of the "orange brigade" that refuses to capitulate to suggestions that we change to clears. Our mantra is 'orange forever.'
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Lots of nice leather options enjoy it!
Rear seat release levers in leather - never seen that before! Nice.


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