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Old 04-24-2013, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Little Green
Take the significant other. Plan a route that takes you to cool bed and breakfasts on scenic roads and enjoy a 4 day road trip. She will appreciate the time with you and maybe understand why we buy these tiny little impractical cars. You will be surprised by how much stuff the car will hold. Use soft luggage.
My Wife will not be able to go, but I've convinced my brothers we should do a road trip. We've got time approved off from work next week and looking and flights now.
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Congrats. Brothers?? Plural? Is somone sitting in back??
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Originally Posted by dasams
A 2010 with that mileage and loaded? Good luck with that.
My mistake. I've been looking for a 2009 and have found several in the low $60's.

Probably tak on $15k+ for 2010 with that mileage.
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Tight fit in the back unless a brother is a little person or 7 years old.
Old 04-24-2013, 09:10 PM
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Drive it back. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by 3Series
Congrats. Brothers?? Plural? Is somone sitting in back??
I did say brothers :-) They both saw the pics of the back seat and agreed lol.

luckily my little brother is a little guy at 5 2 110 lbs
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Thanks for all the advice guys! I negotiated the price down and will be flying out next week to pick it up and drive it home.

Here's a link of the car for those interested. I know it says GT3 on the ad but that was a misprint , everything else is accurate.

http://www.porscheofmpls.com/used/Po...4c36f2bc72.htm
Old 04-25-2013, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Salem997
What's the point of spending all this money if you don't drive the car?
I simply prefer to drive my Porsches, under my own circumstances, as best I can control. I stay away from cities, traffic zones, bad weather, etc. I simply prefer the optimal situation for the most enjoyment and least stress. I have enough of that at work! However, to each his own!
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Originally Posted by BradVan
For being out of touch you are right on, new it was 99,340.00 and they are asking 75k for it.
Imagine how good I am when I am in touch! haha
If all checks out, get the best deal you can and go for it. You will love it!
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Congrats on the new car! 75K seems about right, so if you got a few Benjamins off of that, you did good. You'll have a great drive home too.

That's basically my car, but I don't have an "S" or the silver belts. Nice choice.
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That's pretty Thank you for sharing the link and enjoy the drive back home with your brothers. Now let the modifications begin.
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IMHO, your missing the point. We all buy our Porsche to drive. What a better way to get to know your car than taking it on a drivers honeymoon. a long road trip is perfect....



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