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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 01:39 PM
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What drives me crazy? Comparisons threads between the 997TT and the GT-R.
+1 and shi#% vendors.
 
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by rdrozd
If I only knew how infrequently I would be able to put the pedal to the metal I would never have purchased such a hellfire of a car! But yeah...I would still buy her again!

Seriously though - I hate the fall - when I have to vacuum out the leaves from the front air dams. And I really don't want to install those screens there...love the stock look. Also the instrument bezel rattles a bit - but I know there is a fix hear on the board...not a big deal to me.

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2008 Turbo Cab. 6 speed 15K kilometers. Silver with Black interior
 
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by thackl
This one too.... the level of harassment is just breathtaking

I think i am missing a "joke" here? you guys referring to the cost of repairs/maintenance?
 
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mikestyle
***no automatic headlights***

on a $100K plus car. Really
 
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Jako
on a $100K plus car. Really



Honestly, I just don't understand this! Why do the headlights not turn on automatically when it gets dark? Now what really gets me is that the dash lights/ gauge cluster lights automatically turn on!!!! wtf Porsche?!?!

Someone needs to integrate these two systems!
 
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Jako
I think i am missing a "joke" here? you guys referring to the cost of repairs/maintenance?
I may have missed to point too, but was personally referring to the local PD tax everywhere I go. I'm at the point in my life where I can fight every ticket that seems more harassment than deserved and do....with good results so far.
 
Old Apr 16, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mikestyle
Honestly, I just don't understand this! Why do the headlights not turn on automatically when it gets dark? Now what really gets me is that the dash lights/ gauge cluster lights automatically turn on!!!! wtf Porsche?!?!

Someone needs to integrate these two systems!
What's not to understand - Porsche chooses to not offer that feature. Check your instrument lights - they don't come on automatically unless it's part of your Canadian DRL functionality..
 
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The turn signal stalk... I bet it costs Porsche less than 20 cents to make it.
 
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Porsche Tax!! I was quoted $600 to install an exhaust yesterday what a rip off! They also tried to get me last week when I installed new tires for TPMS. Mine were working fine and they were like well you should replace them because they might go out soon and they wanted a $1,000 I feel bad for the guy who doesnt pay attention to what things should go for becuase some shops really try to take advantage of people. Congrats on your car and enjoy!
 
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Nothing!!!!!!!!!! Love my TT
 
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Originally Posted by jhbrennan
What's not to understand - Porsche chooses to not offer that feature. Check your instrument lights - they don't come on automatically unless it's part of your Canadian DRL functionality..


The dash lights 100% come on depending on the light outside... I imported the car from the USA and had to get the dealer to turn the drl on... not sure if that has anything to do with it.
 
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Originally Posted by mikestyle
The dash lights 100% come on depending on the light outside... I imported the car from the USA and had to get the dealer to turn the drl on... not sure if that has anything to do with it.
The dash lights are probably on all the time - hard to tell in the daylight. There is no light sensitive device that controls lights on/off
 
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Brake dust, other than that, nothing!!
 
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Brake dust, other than that, nothing!!
Armorall Wheel Protectant. Can't recommend this enough.
 
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Originally Posted by triblk6spd
I have first hand experience with the Viper tax, Vette tax, and others but so far the Porsche tax takes the cake.

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AHHAHHHHA This made me laugh. I couldnt agree more. I have had several MKIV Supras, 300zxTT, audi. Man, modding these cars hurts, a LOT.
 


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