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Ordered 3-07, I'll be picking it up this Friday, 6-23.
Some things can't be rushed, but buying a car definitely can be - unless you're determined to get just what you want.
I was just at an event where there were 22 928s, one 924S, one 911SC and one Macan. If you've been reading this forum carefully, you know who brought the Macan.
This is my first indulgence on an interesting new car since a Miata in 1991 (I'm not counting a minivan and a half-share of a Prius). You've seen my old/used/vintage-car indulgences now, Dave, which in comparison seem very sensible, almost responsible. It's good, honest work to keep old cars on the road. I had to visit my small-town bank yesterday and get a big-city-sized bank check yesterday. What I'm trying to say is that I feel both excited and foolish.
I expect the foolish feeling will be gone by the time I pass by the Saratoga exits on the way home this afternoon. For good measure, however, I plan to send checks to some local charities - PIT, Porsche Indulgence Tax.
I may also direct my wife - she's found all my old cars - to search for a 1991 Miata, 5-speed, no AC, no power windows, no power steering....
Yup, the foolish feeling is gone. What a car! Even in a downpour. My wife, following, saw an accident that must have happened just after I passed by Lake George. New cars are magnets for trouble. Found myself going well over 80 without realizing it - oh, boy. All the fancy "assist" things are good.
OK, more photos soon, when the rain stops. I need to put in those floor mats, too. As you've seen, sand gets into everything around here.
If you're not doing anything this weekend, why don't you come back and program my garage door openers? A mere RPI education can fall a bit short at times.
Stopped raining, glorious day. Upper Hudson River, at the "Ice Meadows" – an area scoured by ice that botanists find fascinating. Lots of "frazzle", too - look it up.
You can see a bit of the interior in one photo - beige/black.
Now back to cleaning the garage. This car deserves a clean garage.
The manual is so verbose, repetitive, etc. that it's difficult to find the actual steps. I think they warn you endlessly about the door coming down on your head, too. Briefly:
Part A:
1. Clear the factory settings by holding down C1 and C3 together until you see a flashing LED (C2's). C1, C2 and C3 are the names I've given to the overhead buttons.
2. Prepare to hit the magic button on your opener - get out a step ladder and find it. Rehearse a quick move into the car after hitting it - you may not have much time. If the door is up and you don't have another door to run out, lower it now. Trust me.
Part B:
0) The key must be on, but the engine should not be running.
1) Press C1 until you see a flashing LED (will always be the light for C2 - is that clear?)
2) Hold the remote in front of the right side of the car, a foot or two away. Press its button until you see the turn signals flash three times. The manual warns this might take over a minute (your remote's battery better be good), but mine took only a few seconds.
3) Assuming you have a rotating code opener, you must now press the magic button on the opener, race into the car and repeatedly press C1. I had to press mine about six times before the door moved.
Repeat Part B for C2 and C3.
No joy? Call your "ambassador" or whatever crazy name for him and threaten to give him a 9 on something on the survey. Mine said he'd do anything to avoid a 9.
After re-assignments due to the new car, here are the happy campers in the house garage, three in a space meant for two:
I understand the romantic appeal a pano roof has to many people, and the open-air feel they may provide. But because of all the sun roofs I've owned but never opened, I've become non-romantic about such things. I do own convertibles, however.
You mean Palladium Metallic, Schwartz and Guard's Red?
I meant the choice of interior and exterior color.
Originally Posted by Adk46
I understand the romantic appeal a pano roof has to many people, and the open-air feel they may provide. But because of all the sun roofs I've owned but never opened, I've become non-romantic about such things. I do own convertibles, however.
I don't do sun roofs either. I don't use them. And they're one more thing that needs maintenance. And a source of leaks and rattles.
I understand the romantic appeal a pano roof has to many people, and the open-air feel they may provide. But because of all the sun roofs I've owned but never opened, I've become non-romantic about such things. I do own convertibles, however.
Same here regarding the sunroof. Not on my Macan either.
So, how do you like the Palladium. Looks beautiful to my eyes in the photos.
06-21-2017, 04:12 PM
