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Old 06-23-2008, 01:09 AM
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that seems high, could be a molested pre owned. regardless when you bond with YOUR car, everything seems just about right.
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
Thanks again for the input on the clutch. It's just a little weird, but since my TT will be my daily, I'll get used to it quickly.
You will for sure , I came out a 996 C4S and found the clutch really strange on my first test drive. Now I have 20K on my car and that "problem" is a very distant memory. Soon the clutch felt just perfect. And it is not the car that changed, just used to the pick-up point.

Good luck and congrats !
Old 06-24-2008, 11:34 PM
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Unfortuately in March 07 thru June 07 when my car was ordered there wasn't a turbo for driving. The cars were all presold that arrived at my dealership and of course they werent available for demo driving.

My first drive in the TT was after I paid for it in full but I knew I wouldnt be let down.

That first drive out of the dealership was breathtaking.

After driving a 993 and 996 since 1995 I was really amazed of the power of the 997 turbo.

I was never impressed with the 993s 270 HP, the 996s 320 hp was good but nothing like the TT.

This car by far is the best car I ve ever owned and when the next generation turbos come out I will be first in line at my dealership. Cant wait.


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Old 06-25-2008, 12:58 AM
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Cabman - I love your red Turbo... so nasty.

Considering my drive was very limited (20 min or so), plus it was a cab, I can only imagine when it's MY Turbo I'm driving.

I am getting ready to finalize my order - any opinions on Euro delivery? I think a new Turbo and German roads would be fantastic, but I don't know if it's worth the $$ (figuring $6-7K minimum for the trip).
Old 06-25-2008, 03:50 AM
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unless you can get to the 'Ring for a lap or two I'd say forget Euro delivery.
Old 06-25-2008, 12:26 PM
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I thought I read that the 'ring stopped admitting cars with tourist delivery plates. I concur, that the $4k+ Euro delivery is not worth it. Unless you have time and money to burn. And don't mid paying $300 for a $200 hotel, just because the Euro is so high.
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
Cabman - I love your red Turbo... so nasty.

Considering my drive was very limited (20 min or so), plus it was a cab, I can only imagine when it's MY Turbo I'm driving.

I am getting ready to finalize my order - any opinions on Euro delivery? I think a new Turbo and German roads would be fantastic, but I don't know if it's worth the $$ (figuring $6-7K minimum for the trip).


thanks Chris.. You will love that turbo when it comes in.

expect a lot of sleepless nights!! especially in the last month. drove a bunch of us crazy on here. there were a number of arrivals about a year ago, may june and july.

I love the guards red... my 993 was the same...

good luck, let us know abt that first drivve!!!

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Old 06-26-2008, 01:44 AM
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cabman....what a fantastic looking turbo!
never seen a guards red tt in the flesh, but your car looks spectacular!
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Old 06-26-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jonoz
cabman....what a fantastic looking turbo!
never seen a guards red tt in the flesh, but your car looks spectacular!
j


Thanks

Guards Red has always been my favorite color.

Make sure you have a V1 when you drive it because the police like RED too and it could be costly if you arent prudent!! lol


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