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Old 05-30-2011, 11:43 PM
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Default My New 2012 Boxster Spyder - Guards Red

Hello all- First time poster here, and it's a good one! Just picked up a 2012 Spyder after nearly a 2 month search. I came from a Honda S2000 that I had for 6 years.

I considered a variety of cars, 997 911S (CPO), M3, and even a Nissan GT-R.

In the end the Spyder had the best feel, best look, and provided the most excitement. Below are some picts. IMO its the best looking Porsche in production. It's Guards Red, 6 spd, sport buckets.





Old 05-31-2011, 12:48 AM
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Beaitful car. Congratulations...

Welcome to the forums.

Where are you located?
Old 05-31-2011, 02:15 AM
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Oh my! *faints*

Enjoy your car and don't be too hard on it, and indeed it's the best Porsche car in production (that is after the Porsche 918, which is out of hand).
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wow.
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That is the first guard red Spyder I have seen. Very impressive. Love the red inteior accents.

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Originally Posted by cas951
Beaitful car. Congratulations...

Welcome to the forums.

Where are you located?
Raleigh, NC. Planning on joining the local PCCA chapter.
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After you break it in, do NOT be scared to drive it hard. It is designed to be driven.

I have never been a fan of red cars but on occassion there is one that makes me question myself.... yours is simply spectacular.

Enjoy it.
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Damn, that look soooo good. And the best color combo!
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I love it! Good choice.
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I saw that car at leith Porsche the other day. Amazing! Glad it went to a rennlister!

Welcome and you'll really enjoy the local PCA events.
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The 1st Saturday car show is coming up at Brier Creek off of 540 this weekend if you're interested. The PCA guys usually meet there around 9 am and congregate for coffee at Jason's Deli. Lots and lots of great cars from other clubs and always a good time!
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Ill try and make it out. Which parking lot is it? I am pretty close to Brier Creek.
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Its the lot starting just NW of Jason's Deli an extending North to Caribou Coffee closest to Breir Creek Pkwy. There's usually 200+ cars by 10:30 if the weather's good so it'll be hard to miss.

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Like the other poster above, I am not a fan of red cars but this car looks fantastic in any color. I think it is (argueably) the best looking car in the pcar lineup, and most certainly best all around bang for the buck.
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sweeeeet! love the red

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