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Old 10-02-2012, 06:43 PM
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Hello all...

Ok, so I have been a lurker on this amazing site for a VERY long time. I mean years. I have done so much research along the way, all the while preparing myself for the purchase of my first 911. (I had a 914 back in the day). Last night, I became the first time owner I have been dreaming of since back in my 20's. I just picked up a beautiful 2007 Carrera, black on grey, from Mercedes Benz of Long Beach. I have a red mark on my arm from all of the pinching I have done! lol



I know that, without pics, it never happened, so here you go. The first pic is a lousy camera/phone shot just before driving off the lot. The rest are from the advertisement web page of the dealer.











Old 10-02-2012, 06:57 PM
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Welcome!
Congrats!
I like the black wheels!
First thing you'll hear here is swap the orange side markers with clear ones. In some cases I think the orange looks fine,but in your case clear is a must IMHO.
Enjoy!
Old 10-02-2012, 06:59 PM
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Heck yes. Welcome officially to the 997 club.
Old 10-02-2012, 07:59 PM
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Very nice. Congratulations.
Old 10-02-2012, 08:00 PM
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Nice car. We have a similar side profile.
Old 10-02-2012, 08:00 PM
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Congrats on your new car ....shiny side up !
Old 10-02-2012, 08:05 PM
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I'd just like to offer a bulk 'thank you' to all of you great folks for the congratulations! I'm sure that there will be more, so anyone chiming in after this, please consider yourself thanked.

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Moab... I like it! I was not so sure at first about the all black, but I am VERY happy now that I have had a chance to sit with it for a while.
Old 10-02-2012, 08:10 PM
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Congrats and welcome to RL as a 911 owner... very nice color combo. Check that one off the bucket list.
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Indeed! Next stop, a membership.
Old 10-02-2012, 08:13 PM
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Welcome and congrats! love the black with black wheels
Old 10-02-2012, 08:13 PM
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Wow... seems to be a popular combination!
Old 10-02-2012, 08:31 PM
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Very nice....congrats!!

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Hmmmm....

A black car, feel my pain. LOL.




P.S. Drive it like you stole it!
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Originally Posted by drummin4fun
Moab... I like it! I was not so sure at first about the all black, but I am VERY happy now that I have had a chance to sit with it for a while.
as others have said, lose the orange marker. it will look much better (although your car looks great, as is). I also added a tint and an akrapovic exhaust. The exhaust is pure magic (here are a couple shots of it).

enjoy your ride!!!


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