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Old 10-25-2014 | 01:22 AM
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Hi all - Not quite so new since I bought the car on December 30 2013 (a great day to buy and bargain) and traded my 2002 Boxster S. It has taken me a while to collect pictures worthy of posting. I have another 14 months of CPO to run so mods so far are limited to clear side markers. What an awesome car. I really liked the Boxster but the 911 is so much more potent and right for me.





Flew to Omaha, NE to buy the car. Spent 30 minutes driving and signing papers after negotiating the deal over the phone.





Driving in CO late fall.





This weekend coming back from Breckenridge, CO.





Money shot, coming down Loveland Pass, CO.
Old 10-25-2014 | 02:52 AM
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Nice! Can't complain about those roads. Looks like you had a great drive!
Old 10-25-2014 | 04:29 AM
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Classy! Enjoy -
Old 10-25-2014 | 09:07 AM
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Looks like a beautiful drive. Love those wheels on a silver car.
Old 10-26-2014 | 08:06 AM
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Nice roads for a beautiful car !
Old 10-27-2014 | 11:43 AM
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Congratulations and welcome Some great pictures taken along the way!
Old 10-27-2014 | 11:52 AM
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Welcome to the 997 Board. I seem to recall your handle from Pedro's Board maybe? I came out of a 987 about 3 years ago, and back to a 911. Is this your first 911?
Old 10-27-2014 | 12:48 PM
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Ahh 2006.. It was a fabulous year :-)

Congrats and enjoy it.
Old 11-02-2014 | 08:57 PM
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Thanks guys.

@garyinseatlle - I was over in 986forum.com but not so much at Pedros. Yes my first 911, no regrets!
Old 11-02-2014 | 09:09 PM
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Congrats! Where do you live in Colorado?
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Originally Posted by Hella-Buggin'
Ahh 2006.. It was a fabulous year :-)

Congrats and enjoy it.
sure was



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