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Old 02-22-2011, 10:32 PM
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Just picked up my GTS last night and got a couple pics before dark. Then a 2 hr shake down cruise- very impressed. My last 997 was a .1 turbo and this feels a lot lighter yet still peppy and well balanced. I prefer the powerband and sound of the NA engine and it's plenty powerful enough and I haven't taken it above 5k rpm. I was worried about the sport suspension and it's firm but not harsh or jarring. Very driveable and comfortable even on crummy roads. I love the alcantara- wow, nice soft feel and hope it holds up. The Nav is better and bluetooth works great. My only disappointment so far was getting the Bridgestone tires- prefer the PS2's- oh well. Looking forward to a nice road trip now.
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Old 02-22-2011, 10:51 PM
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Beautiful car! Love the black wheels on the white car. If I didn't have an '09 C4S, I'd pick up the GTS in a heartbeat. Enjoy it in good health and be safe.
Old 02-22-2011, 10:51 PM
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Very nice! My GTS will be here in late March. I see your NC temp tag...where abouts in NC? I'm near Raleigh.
Old 02-22-2011, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Carcam
... My only disappointment so far was getting the Bridgestone tires- prefer the PS2's- oh well. ...
Actually... The RE050A N1 you have are better than the old PS2. The PS2 are being replaced by the Super Sport which have not yet been rated by PAG.
Old 02-22-2011, 11:07 PM
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Wow you have a great car! Did you get 6speed or PDK?

I have the Sport PASM on my 09 Carrera S and love it. It is a factory compromise street/track suspension...Porsche did a great job with it. ENJOY!
Old 02-22-2011, 11:24 PM
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Congrats. Beautiful car. I am sure you would be sucked right into those alcant. seats.
Old 02-22-2011, 11:57 PM
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Welcome to the club. Just a beautiful car. Congratulations!
Old 02-23-2011, 01:28 AM
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Very nice!
Old 02-23-2011, 01:43 AM
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Jealous!!!
Old 02-23-2011, 02:12 AM
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sexy car!, what were your build dates, on vessel and at dealer dates if you dont mind me asking (doing a comparison)
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Very nice car.
Old 02-23-2011, 02:21 AM
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Oh my dream car!!!!!
Old 02-23-2011, 10:07 AM
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Thanks everyone! I'm in Greensboro and Foreign Cars had only one allocation for a coupe that I got in November for a January build, completed Feb 13th, 9 days over to Charleston then next day and pdi in NC. It's a 6 speed manual- my last 2 had the sport shift option which was a shorter, stiffer shift. This has a slightly longer throw but smooth as butter. Too bad work is getting in the way of driving...
Old 02-23-2011, 10:11 AM
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Congratulations. Nice car. Enjoy the drive. 98 days and counting until I pick up mine.
Old 02-23-2011, 10:21 AM
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Very cool. Great car and congrats. Enjoy. The GTS is the perfect street 911.


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