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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Gorgeous looking 911. Congrats and I am in the boat you were in but am waiting on the next iteration of the GT?RS

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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by rnl
Today was the day! It arrived at the dealer yesterday, the bra, clear side lights and spacers went on today after it was detailed. It is beautiful and the drive from Delaware to my home in the far western suburbs of Philadelphia was a pleasure. I have taken test drives but there is absolutely nothing like driving your own 991.

The car is an Agate Grey with a black and grey interior. 20 inch wheels.

This is my first Porsche. It was love at first sight when I was 12. Saw a green Targa at Moore Motors in Philadelphia when my Dad was either picking up or having his 1966 VW 1300 serviced. It was sitting in the corner with a $7000 price tag on it....have wanted one ever since.....46 years later, its in the garage!

The acceleration - even with keeping under 4k is simply amazing. The brakes are solid and the steering (notwithstanding the comments I have read) is fantastic, a real connection with the road. Cornering is flat and precise.

I cannot believe how much I have enjoyed driving this car!
Enjoy it and congratulations!
 
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by rnl
I forgot about the cornering lights until i drove it at night for the first time. On winding country roads the lights provide daylight type visibility. The high beams are amazing.

....my wife thinks I have lost it as I have washed the car twice today...
Just don't put it in the living room.

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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Just don't put it in the living room.

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That would be silly. It's in the Bedroom.
 
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by mtony
Enjoy! Your excitement makes me feel like putting an order in! I've wanted a Porsche since I was a teenager and now that I can finally afford one, I'm having a hard time deciding if it's something I need to do.
Go for it!! I did the same 2 months back thinking that I would buy this as my 40th birthday present. What the heck! You only live once so don't think too much and just go with your heart! Just got told by my dealer that mine just came out of production and is now waiting to be shipped out. Due to arrive in HK in Aug.
 
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rnl
Today was the day! It arrived at the dealer yesterday, the bra, clear side lights and spacers went on today after it was detailed. It is beautiful and the drive from Delaware to my home in the far western suburbs of Philadelphia was a pleasure. I have taken test drives but there is absolutely nothing like driving your own 991.

The car is an Agate Grey with a black and grey interior. 20 inch wheels.

This is my first Porsche. It was love at first sight when I was 12. Saw a green Targa at Moore Motors in Philadelphia when my Dad was either picking up or having his 1966 VW 1300 serviced. It was sitting in the corner with a $7000 price tag on it....have wanted one ever since.....46 years later, its in the garage!

The acceleration - even with keeping under 4k is simply amazing. The brakes are solid and the steering (notwithstanding the comments I have read) is fantastic, a real connection with the road. Cornering is flat and precise.

I cannot believe how much I have enjoyed driving this car!

Congrats! Looks gorgeous and mine is also agate grey with black/platinum interior so i am glad. Pls post more pictures of interior as I still am not quite sure whether the combo is too dark for my liking.

Enjoy the ride......
 
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by rnl
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That would be silly. It's in the Bedroom.
I'm speechless!

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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:42 AM
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Congrats. Worth the wait. I bought my first P car a month ago and love every minute. Only one paste wax so far?
 
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Congrats! I can feel your excitement. Felt the same way when I got my first P car!
 
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Welcome to the P-car club. I've been driving them for 12 plus years and like Tom Cruise said,,,"There Is No Substitute."
Also you might consider joining your local PCA. We made some great friends there and done some great treks and events.
Good Luck.
 
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Sammy72
Congrats! Looks gorgeous and mine is also agate grey with black/platinum interior so i am glad. Pls post more pictures of interior as I still am not quite sure whether the combo is too dark for my liking.

Enjoy the ride......

I will post tomorrow however the photos will not do it justice. I too was concerned that it was too dark especially after playing with the Porsche simulator.
 
Old Jun 22, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Congrats!! I feel the same way. I too just got my 1st Porsche after years of dreaming.
Congrats to both of you and enjoy in good health!
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 01:43 AM
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Congrats on your new Porsche! I have wanted one for along time as well and I bought a 2005 a few months ago. Unfortunately when I was ready to buy, all the outgoing 997's, with the options and styles that I liked were gone, and I was too impatient to wait. My brother was looking at something different and I bought his C2 This car is so much fun to drive!
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by rnl
I will post tomorrow however the photos will not do it justice. I too was concerned that it was too dark especially after playing with the Porsche simulator.
I would love to see those photos when they are ready! Thanks!
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Congrats, great story. Enjoy her in good health.
 

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