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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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My humble introduction

Hello everyone!

Let me start my saying I do not currently own a Porsche, but I do intend to buy my first in the coming year.

Some background on myself:
-coming from the VW/Audi scene
-4 years enlisted in the Army this October, and still kickin
-do all my work myself, from suspensions to rebuilding motors, to building turbo setups
-looking foward to joining the Porsche community
 
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Welcome aboard. Solid intro. The Army experience will serve you well here...apply those survival skills......just kidding...have fun and enjoy the board...
 
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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haha, Thank you! I have been lurking for the past week and trust me... this forum is a pleasantly civil experience in comparison to the VW forums some of those guys are real pieces of work
 
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Welcome.... im new as well! I think you will find a wealth of informaion on this board!
 
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welcome to the 6 good luck on your pcar hunt
 
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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welcome to the six... what is your MOS?
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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nice!!! That MP badge should help you out when you do speed runs in your new ride.

I was 19Foxtrot Armor crewman... even that helped me out at times.
 
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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WELCOME and enjoy your stay
 
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Do hope you get a P-car soon. Welcome!
 
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Welcome to the 6!
 
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Originally Posted by Redridge
nice!!! That MP badge should help you out when you do speed runs in your new ride.

I was 19Foxtrot Armor crewman... even that helped me out at times.

works like a champ, not that I condone speed competitions or exceeding the posted speed limits

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Welcome Home Grown- Nice to have you aboard.

Post some of the specifics on what you're looking for, some of the members here can certainly help guide you towards the right buy.
 
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