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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:54 AM
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Fink Floyd
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Well, after wittering about it for the past few months (both here and elsewhere) the plunge was taken yesterday and I've bought a car; one that has been in my all-time top 10 for years and which represents a sizeable tick on the bucket list.  Porsche 911 (997) Carrera 2 S in Meteor Grey metallic with the 911 Turbo wheels. 58 plate, 20,000 miles on the clock, not a mark on it. You could say that I'm quite happy. I picked it up yesterday from the Cheshire Oaks dealership and took it for a quick blat; early days, but it promises to be everything I'd hoped for and more. That flat-six is just mighty. I've been very lucky over the last 3 years in terms of my car - the Mk V Golf GTi I had before is an excellent car and I've loved every minute of owning it. My dad's buying it, so I'll still be able to visit from time to time, which makes me happy. The new arrival, however, is on a different level entirely. Pictures when I have them; thanks for putting up with the questions.
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"Do you know how fast you were travelling, sir?" "Yes, officer, I do. The more pertinent question, surely, is whether YOU know how fast I was travelling..."
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 8:20 AM
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Marv
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Nice purchase 
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You Sir, are rude, arrogant and selfish. And so is your son.
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 8:24 AM
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Daddydadbo
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Sounds lovely, looking forward to pics. 
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 8:49 AM
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phut
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woohoo foor yoo. i'd kill for the GTi, nevermind a porker 
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 8:55 AM
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pilouil
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Nice
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Citroen C3 1.4 HDI 69.0424 bhp
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 8:58 AM
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DeskJockey
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Nice car!
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 9:09 AM
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Harry Hasser
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Good work, was trying to get 996 before i got the S3
definitely getting a 997 when it goes back next year,
well probably anyway!
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 9:17 AM
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mik
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Very good (Only 997 on the forum?  ) We want more than pics nowdays - video in the standard format please.
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 9:37 AM
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Fink Floyd
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exiges said... TTIUWOP
Pardon?
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"Do you know how fast you were travelling, sir?" "Yes, officer, I do. The more pertinent question, surely, is whether YOU know how fast I was travelling..."
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 9:54 AM
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Matt Sketch
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Very nice, the 997 is an utterly brilliant piece of machinery. Get used to getting up very early to make the most of the quiet B roads
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:00 AM
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Sundayjumper
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Fink Floyd said... exiges said... TTIUWOP
Pardon?
This Thread Is Useless WithOut (?) Pictures. And he's right. Get some pics ! Is that four 911s on here now ? You, Carlos, me, Ben.
Updated November 29, 2012 at 10:01 AM
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I think my neighbour misunderstood when I said 'I can't wait for the next 911'
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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Ron Burgundy
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Congrats let's see some pics!
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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Fink Floyd
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Sundayjumper said... This Thread Is Useless WithOut Pictures. And he's right. Get some pics !
I have a couple of photos - how do I upload them? Do I need some web space or something?
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"Do you know how fast you were travelling, sir?" "Yes, officer, I do. The more pertinent question, surely, is whether YOU know how fast I was travelling..."
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:22 AM
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mik
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Photobucket or similar. And start planning your videos now - Duncs took approx 18yrs before he got his act together..... 
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:26 AM
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Rich B
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I've never been keen in the turbo wheels, but I love everything else about the 997, especially an S - enjoy!
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 10:56 AM
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Jobbo
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Rich B said... I've never been keen in the turbo wheels, but I love everything else about the 997, especially an S - enjoy!
Depends whether it has the facelifted 997 Turbo wheels; being a 58 plate it might be late enough for those:
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 11:35 AM
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Fink Floyd
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Jobbo said... Rich B said... I've never been keen in the turbo wheels, but I love everything else about the 997, especially an S - enjoy!
Depends whether it has the facelifted 997 Turbo wheels; being a 58 plate it might be late enough for those:
No, they're the earlier 997.1 Turbo wheels (which I much prefer to the ones you pictured). It's my favourite 997 wheel design and I'm really pleased I could have one with them; they make the car IMO.
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"Do you know how fast you were travelling, sir?" "Yes, officer, I do. The more pertinent question, surely, is whether YOU know how fast I was travelling..."
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Posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 12:16 PM
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carlos
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Sundayjumper said... Fink Floyd said... exiges said... TTIUWOP
Pardon?
This Thread Is Useless WithOut (?) Pictures. And he's right. Get some pics ! Is that four 911s on here now ? You, Carlos, me, Ben.
Matt Sketch earlier on the thread has a 997 i think?
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