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Old May 28, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Bought it a couple of months ago but just got around to getting some proper pictures at the weekend. 2008 Cabriolet, 23k miles, MT, modest spec - power/heated seats, xenon, stainless exhaust pipes, bose - but all I need. Still under factory warranty till Sept. Kudos to Fisker Silicon Valley, one of the few dealers i have come across who actually understand what internet sales should be (not the usual, please call us so we can discuss your needs BS in response to a request for a price!) who were able to agree a very competitive price by email, subject to my inspection. First 911 but not my first Porsche, I previously had a 2002 Boxster (UK) and my wife had a 99 Boxster. This will be will be a Summer/Fall car for us since we live in snow country. Nice to get back in one, reminds me a bit of driving my rally cars in the past, dropping gears just for that lovely noise!
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Old May 28, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Man, that's a beauty. Nearly as spectacular as your surroundings!
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Old May 28, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Very, very nice! I have enjoyed the white on my Carrera S. It shows the lines well, looks cleaner longer.....
And obviously the right surroundings for a Cab.
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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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Thanks! I have always been a fan of white (as you might have guessed from the Audi!) and, surprisingly for a non-metallic, it comes off really well on the Carrera
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Nice combo! We also have the Q7 S-Line, White with 4.2. I tow my 20 ft business trailer and the Q7 tows netter than my employees Ford F -250.
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Old May 28, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Nice combo! We also have the Q7 S-Line, White with 4.2. I tow my 20 ft business trailer and the Q7 tows netter than my employees Ford F -250.
Thanks. The Q7 is the 333 Supercharged version with the air suspension. Tows great as well. Pulled the Cab from the Bay over the Sierras (8500') and hardly knew it was on the back. Still shown with its winter shoes on here, the 21s are back on now for the summer.
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Congrats!

Btw your exhaust tips need some adjustment.
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Nice. Congrats on the purchase.
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Nice find! Congrats!!
Nice that you don't have a front license plate the screw up your bumper.
I would change out the Fisker license plate frame though.
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Nice find! Congrats!!
Nice that you don't have a front license plate the screw up your bumper.
I would change out the Fisker license plate frame though.
Yup, that goes when my plates arrive
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+1 on the white!
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Congratulations! Very nice car.
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That looks like a pretty tough driveway approach. The front spoiler lip is pretty easy to replace.
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Very nice in white!

Are you the same Scotskier that raced NE Masters a few years ago? I'm glad to see you on Rennlist and enjoying a new-to-you 911.

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