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08-14-2012, 03:43 PM
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08-14-2012, 10:29 PM
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we finished a ED trip May 18-Jun 3. Covered 2400 miles, 7 countries. see: http://eurpor.blogspot.com
BTW, when I got back, I received in the mail a speeding ticket in Switzerland for 1km over the speed limit. 50km/hr limit. doing 54km/hr, 3km/hr tolerance, net=1km over speed limit. 32 euro fine but will instead ask to be extradited back to Switzerland to face trial. They just need to send me plane ticket.
BTW, when I got back, I received in the mail a speeding ticket in Switzerland for 1km over the speed limit. 50km/hr limit. doing 54km/hr, 3km/hr tolerance, net=1km over speed limit. 32 euro fine but will instead ask to be extradited back to Switzerland to face trial. They just need to send me plane ticket.
08-15-2012, 09:28 AM
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[QUOTE=50km/hr limit. doing 54km/hr, 3km/hr tolerance, net=1km over speed limit. .[/QUOTE]
We have the same joy here in Victoria. Australia - the nanny state!
Considering the ADR [aust design rules] allow a 10% variation,[ however the speedo must always read high], you get more than that due to tyre wear on a big chunky tyre.
We have the same joy here in Victoria. Australia - the nanny state!
Considering the ADR [aust design rules] allow a 10% variation,[ however the speedo must always read high], you get more than that due to tyre wear on a big chunky tyre.
08-19-2012, 08:25 PM
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Hi Tom
I have had 3 european deliveries
2 for 997tts in Zuffenhausen(Stuttgart) and the last one in Leipzig for my 2011 CT
I payed extra all 3 times,but now its free
Included is 15 days of European registration,insurance and roadside assistance
..with you paying for any additional time(up to 6 months) at a cost of about US1200$ per month
For any Porsche aficionado,visiting the place where your car is designed and built feels a little bit like coming home
The welcome in Leipzig turns into a very fun day
First you meet your car,then a driver takes you around their track for a few fast(or "hot" as they like to say)laps...with their youngest(and most talented)driver even fond of asking right away:"do you enjoy drifting?"
Then your driver takes you around their impressive off road track(about 16 miles)
Afterwards you head up to their panoramic restaurant(view of the tracks and grounds) for a delicious lunch
Then you are invited for personalized factory tour(mine lasted almost 4 hrs!)
And last but not least,being able to hit the Autobahn right after with your car feels priceless
Her's a pic of my CT in front of the iconic Porsche Leipzig customer center/shop/restaurant/museum
I have had 3 european deliveries
2 for 997tts in Zuffenhausen(Stuttgart) and the last one in Leipzig for my 2011 CT
I payed extra all 3 times,but now its free
Included is 15 days of European registration,insurance and roadside assistance
..with you paying for any additional time(up to 6 months) at a cost of about US1200$ per month
For any Porsche aficionado,visiting the place where your car is designed and built feels a little bit like coming home
The welcome in Leipzig turns into a very fun day
First you meet your car,then a driver takes you around their track for a few fast(or "hot" as they like to say)laps...with their youngest(and most talented)driver even fond of asking right away:"do you enjoy drifting?"
Then your driver takes you around their impressive off road track(about 16 miles)
Afterwards you head up to their panoramic restaurant(view of the tracks and grounds) for a delicious lunch
Then you are invited for personalized factory tour(mine lasted almost 4 hrs!)
And last but not least,being able to hit the Autobahn right after with your car feels priceless
Her's a pic of my CT in front of the iconic Porsche Leipzig customer center/shop/restaurant/museum
Jerry or Resp and others who have been - what do you say to budget for a week to 10 days there - $5,000 air and hotels, or $10,000 or .... well you know
. We would probably have to look at 10 days with both kids and horses and all of that back here.
08-19-2012, 10:00 PM
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I usually take Air Berlin strait from Miami to Berlin,then 2 hours by train to Leipzig
Some of the cheapest flights to Germany,especially if you book early
I figure it would run you between 400 and 800$ a day
My step father is German,residing in Berlin and has travelled extensively in his country,so I would be happy to recommend some places to go to and suggest an itinerary...
One thing Germany has,that kids might like are some impressive castles
I usually take Air Berlin strait from Miami to Berlin,then 2 hours by train to Leipzig
Some of the cheapest flights to Germany,especially if you book early
I figure it would run you between 400 and 800$ a day
My step father is German,residing in Berlin and has travelled extensively in his country,so I would be happy to recommend some places to go to and suggest an itinerary...
One thing Germany has,that kids might like are some impressive castles
08-20-2012, 10:32 PM
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I believe Jerry Joseph has the best advice to give.
Our trip wasn't too expensive as we spent some time in and around Prague
(less expensive than most of Europe, but beautiful country and people.)
Depending on the class of travel you are planning, $400 or more per day will treat you pretty well!
Go and see the Nurbergring for the Wow! factor. Seeing such a mix of road going vehicles on a race track is pretty impressive.
Lots of good souvenirs as well
Love that picture of the castle in the pano roof Jerry!
Our trip wasn't too expensive as we spent some time in and around Prague
(less expensive than most of Europe, but beautiful country and people.)
Depending on the class of travel you are planning, $400 or more per day will treat you pretty well!
Go and see the Nurbergring for the Wow! factor. Seeing such a mix of road going vehicles on a race track is pretty impressive.
Lots of good souvenirs as well
Love that picture of the castle in the pano roof Jerry!
08-21-2012, 05:33 PM
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The dealer is compensated by getting an additional allotment of a car so they make whatever profit on yours plus additional on the extra car.
08-21-2012, 09:02 PM
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Jerry,
On that spectacular photo of the panorama sunroof …
I remember running into that photo after searching for information on that option many months ago, before ordering my Cayenne. I immediately called my wife over to check it out, and there was no turning back ... we absolutely needed to get the panorama after seeing that view! Even though we tried very hard to keep the options to an absolute minimum, you screwed our plan!
I even went back to looking at that photo a few times while day-dreaming about my future Cayenne during that painful long wait!
Now that I have the car, I am very glad we got the panorama as one of our very few options. It really makes the interior! I guess I have your photo to thank!
Porsche dealers should make a poster out of it, I am sure they will double their sales of this option!
thanks for posting these photos ...
On that spectacular photo of the panorama sunroof …
I remember running into that photo after searching for information on that option many months ago, before ordering my Cayenne. I immediately called my wife over to check it out, and there was no turning back ... we absolutely needed to get the panorama after seeing that view! Even though we tried very hard to keep the options to an absolute minimum, you screwed our plan!
I even went back to looking at that photo a few times while day-dreaming about my future Cayenne during that painful long wait!
Now that I have the car, I am very glad we got the panorama as one of our very few options. It really makes the interior! I guess I have your photo to thank!
Porsche dealers should make a poster out of it, I am sure they will double their sales of this option!
thanks for posting these photos ...
08-22-2012, 04:10 PM
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Jerry,
On that spectacular photo of the panorama sunroof …
I remember running into that photo after searching for information on that option many months ago, before ordering my Cayenne. I immediately called my wife over to check it out, and there was no turning back ... we absolutely needed to get the panorama after seeing that view! Even though we tried very hard to keep the options to an absolute minimum, you screwed our plan!
I even went back to looking at that photo a few times while day-dreaming about my future Cayenne during that painful long wait!
Now that I have the car, I am very glad we got the panorama as one of our very few options. It really makes the interior! I guess I have your photo to thank!
Porsche dealers should make a poster out of it, I am sure they will double their sales of this option!
thanks for posting these photos ...
On that spectacular photo of the panorama sunroof …
I remember running into that photo after searching for information on that option many months ago, before ordering my Cayenne. I immediately called my wife over to check it out, and there was no turning back ... we absolutely needed to get the panorama after seeing that view! Even though we tried very hard to keep the options to an absolute minimum, you screwed our plan!
I even went back to looking at that photo a few times while day-dreaming about my future Cayenne during that painful long wait!
Now that I have the car, I am very glad we got the panorama as one of our very few options. It really makes the interior! I guess I have your photo to thank!
Porsche dealers should make a poster out of it, I am sure they will double their sales of this option!
thanks for posting these photos ...
In all honesty,it is one of the reasons i took and shared the pics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuschwanstein_Castle
Felt like trying to drive as close as possible to it,however the main road up is blocked off to cars way at the bottom..but I noticed a riding path,so I decided to explore...and actually ended up right by the castle gates! to the surprise of the gate guard,who was nice enough to open them so I could turn around
It was a fun break from autobahn driving
08-22-2012, 05:47 PM
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Jerry, I am confused. That is not Neuschwanstein.
That looks to be Hohenzollern (not so far from Stuttgart) but could be many that look similar. However, the one picture with your Cayenne is not Neuschwanstein.
And honestly, Neurschwanstein isn't really worth the drive....
Burg Eltz is the one to see....
Hohenzollern is not bad either...
But on a side note. On friday afternoons, I am available to take delivery of anyones porsche that wants me to pick it up for them and make sure it works over the weekend....
That looks to be Hohenzollern (not so far from Stuttgart) but could be many that look similar. However, the one picture with your Cayenne is not Neuschwanstein.
And honestly, Neurschwanstein isn't really worth the drive....
Burg Eltz is the one to see....
Hohenzollern is not bad either...
But on a side note. On friday afternoons, I am available to take delivery of anyones porsche that wants me to pick it up for them and make sure it works over the weekend....
08-22-2012, 06:11 PM
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Jerry, I am confused. That is not Neuschwanstein.
That looks to be Hohenzollern (not so far from Stuttgart) but could be many that look similar. However, the one picture with your Cayenne is not Neuschwanstein.
And honestly, Neurschwanstein isn't really worth the drive....
Burg Eltz is the one to see....
Hohenzollern is not bad either...
But on a side note. On friday afternoons, I am available to take delivery of anyones porsche that wants me to pick it up for them and make sure it works over the weekend....
That looks to be Hohenzollern (not so far from Stuttgart) but could be many that look similar. However, the one picture with your Cayenne is not Neuschwanstein.
And honestly, Neurschwanstein isn't really worth the drive....
Burg Eltz is the one to see....
Hohenzollern is not bad either...
But on a side note. On friday afternoons, I am available to take delivery of anyones porsche that wants me to pick it up for them and make sure it works over the weekend....
They do look alike
It is the Hohenzollern castle,thanks for pointing it out
The drive up to the gates taking the paths through the forrest was neat and a pleasant break from the Autobahn
08-22-2012, 06:12 PM
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Grüetzi Dana,
Are you telling me Jerry (or Pepper09TT or whatever his true identity is), not only screwed up my plans, but he did so by deceiving me with the wrong castle?
I will never look at my panorama roof the same way!
Are you telling me Jerry (or Pepper09TT or whatever his true identity is), not only screwed up my plans, but he did so by deceiving me with the wrong castle?
I will never look at my panorama roof the same way!
08-22-2012, 06:13 PM
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