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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Not getting rid of the TT. This would be a "shared" third car for me and wife. Don't need it, just want it .

Have a feeling wife would end up driving it more than her GL, so might not be as "shared" as I'm thinking.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 06:19 AM
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I love the Panamera in Carrera White!

Some feedback:

1. No Sport Chrono. None of the cars at your dealer have this option. My local dealer only had 1 of 6 S models with Sport Chrono. Fun option especially with the air suspension. Can raise the car an inch below 20 mph and lowers an inch in Sport PLus. And Launch Control, etc.

2. Air Suspension is terrific!!

3. Seat Ventilation is very useful.

I love your option listing.

Recommend offering no more than 15% off the MSRP to start your negotiations. This is the end of the 2010 model year. Several months ago, 9-10% off was the Norm.

Consider a TURBO, but not the one on your dealer lot. It is well optioned but does not have Sport Chrono, a must have on the TURBO.

Cheers, JohnnyB
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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I am looking at one as well. I found 2 that I like tand both have SC, one GT silver and the other basalt. The basalt is more loaded and has every option I want and I am going to go for the 15% off now!
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 10:47 AM
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I almost pulled the trigger on a beautiful white PS at Foreign Cars Europa in Greensboro, NC. It had carbon fiber trim on the interior. It was gorgeous. Call Hank Carpenter 336-516-3855 and he will take very good care of you. I believe the car was less money than the one you're looking at.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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I was in the process of dealing with Park Place and they seemed very professional and great guys! Eventually bought a P4S closer to home which I regretted. That car looks perfect. Rear Camera needed, especially in backing up in unfamiliar places like a crowded parking lot. Wish I got the shades, so those look good! I haven't used my sport plus button much, but always use the sport button in town! Adaptive air good for some parking curbs and perfect for exiting/entering many areas!

Great looking Turbo II wheels, make the car IMHO.

This is a great GT car! Keep us updated.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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Love mine. I now can take my wife and 2 other humans with be in a Porsche. You will have a great stable. Sport Chrono Plus--- get it. Especially since you have a turbo. Mine is in Sport Plus - manual 50% of the time. Night and day on the mapping.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Forgeahead
I almost pulled the trigger on a beautiful white PS at Foreign Cars Europa in Greensboro, NC. It had carbon fiber trim on the interior. It was gorgeous. Call Hank Carpenter 336-516-3855 and he will take very good care of you. I believe the car was less money than the one you're looking at.
I drove this car...lots of options...it's probably got over 5,000 miles on it by now...this was one of the 1st ones they took delivery of...Wish I had run into Hank on my visit...Sales Manager was a complete waste...doesn't know his product.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 07:54 PM
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Thanks for comments! Will update.
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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OK. Decided to pull the trigger. Haggled a bit and reached a deal (involved a trade, not posting details). Only problem is they sold the 20" wheels, so its going to be about a week to get another set and get the car delivered. Also will get hardwiring for Valentine One taken care of in mean time.

Will post pics when arrives!
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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I had the dealer hard wire my V1 also.

They wired into the drivers side fusebox via an empty switched fuse block; V1 turns on when I unlock the doors and turns off when the delay times out after removing the key.

Make sure they leave enough room to mount the V1 on either side of the rear view mirror. Most people prefer on the right side to minimize driver view impairment.

Sounds wonderful.

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