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Replying to: dbarton7 (Nov 24, 2007 7:00 am) IMO ( humble as it may be ), My first Porsche was a 1976 914 , 2.0. ( New )Fastest car in 1st and 2nd I ever owned. Then a 1977 911S ( used ) and number of used and new 911's after that . I now own a 2006 C2S. I have 3100 miles on it and love it....however it was EXPENSIVE!. ( $99,945.80 out the door )If I had a down of $35K now, I would go to the local Porsche dealer and look for a 2007 Boxter S, new on the lot. You would probably get a very good deal and it would be a new car under full warranty. I have driven the boxter and now with the upgrade in HP and torque it is a great car. Many car magazine writers tout it as the best in its class ever made. AND !! It's a true Porsche ( not a VW like the 914 ) Some will tell you the 996 has RMS issues, I have a tendacy to believe the 996 has far lower quality materials and build quality than the 997. The 993's are expensive since many look at it as the last true ( air cooled ) 911. I happen to believe the 993 is the " prettiest " or best looking of all Porsches. It's smaller that the 997 and to me is exactly the correct Porsche size. Good Luck! The only porblem I see here is that you will become addicted to Porsche for the rest of your life.....save your bucks and buy the wife something nice too, you'll have to .. to feed your addiction with her okay. Chromedome..San Diego CA ( Go Chargers ! ) |
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| Does any one know how many 1998 993 C2S were produced? What was the last date that the 993 roled off the line prior to the 996 starting their production. Also can some one expline the vin number meaning to me on a 911 | |
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Greetings: Here in California we have crap for fuel . I have experimented with octane boosters; however , I can say that there was some but little noticable difference. I have recently discovered a local " no-name " gas station that carries Streetblaze 100 ( unleaded ), a street legal 100 octane fuel. This past Saturday I mixed the Streetblaze with 91 octane to a 94 octane mixture. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! Easier starting, smoother idle, faster ( by far ) and more responsive. Have any of you used higher octane fuels than the 91 available in your area. I'm sold. Although the Streetblzae is expensive ( $7-$8 per gallon ) I really fell it's worth every penny Thanks for your input.. Chromedome 2006 C2S coupe. |
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Greetings: Man..... a new Porsche coming. It took 1 year and a lot of pleading... I have a 2006 C2S Carrara White Coupe with 3800 miles on it and my wife ( God Love HER!! ) is letting me get a new one. The trade off is.,.. New Toyota Land Cruise for her, new living room furniture and a bathroom remodel.. Okay by me!! The issue is WHAT DO I GET..... Please ...everyone put in your 2 cents . I'm in heaven.. PS( I have to sell the BMW so what ! ) I Want a Coupe.. How about the X51... the 6 cd changer is a waste... electric seats okay but not the heated seats. Give me your input please ...2 months to a new one YESSSSSS!!!!! Chromedome How about the natural brown leather interior?????
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Replying to: chrmdome (Feb 07, 2008 6:58 pm) What's your VIN number on your current vehicle, Chrome? I can check the current specs on the vehicle that you have and then maybe give you some ideas for the next vehicle. Toss out some ideas of your own so I have something to work with. You want to stick with the S? -moo
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Replying to: madmanmoo (Feb 08, 2008 6:23 am) Looks like I have some research to do.....my Vin is WPOAB29976S740895. The vin decoders available on line though won't show options on my vehicle. Living in California , I've found the headed seats to be a waste and also the 6 CD changer of little use . Electric seats..okay, self dimming mirrors...useless. I don't know about the 09 MY. I'm going down to the Porsche dealer this weekend and see if I can crack a deal. It's a question of them having a build slot for an "S". Last time I talked to them ( 1 month ago ) they were getting VERY VERY few "S" coupes in, mostly S cabs, cabs ,targas and 4S's. This process should take me a while to get it right. Chromedome
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Replying to: chrmdome (Feb 08, 2008 7:16 am) -moo
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Replying to: madmanmoo (Feb 08, 2008 7:26 am) Here it is right off the registration. WPOAB9976S740895 06MY C2SCarrara White coupe, carrera classic 19" wheels, center painted, sand beige full leather, sport leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel, self dimming mirrors, 6CD changer Bose system, insignia deleted, Chromedome"> |
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Replying to: chrmdome (Feb 08, 2008 8:05 am) BSEMDL BASE Porsche Base Model 81,400.00 TOPCLR B4 Carrara White Top .00 INTERI TG Sand Beige Full Leather 3,365.00 OPTION P15 Power Seat Package 1,550.00 OPTION 680 Bose Surround Sound System 1,390.00 OPTION 446 Wheel Caps with Colored Crest 185.00 OPTION 267 Self Dimming Mirrors 385.00 OPTION 342 Heated Front Seats 480.00 OPTION 405 19" Carrera Classic Wheel 390.00 OPTION 431 3-Spoke Str Whl Multifctn lthr 740.00 OPTION 498 Delete Model Designation .00 OPTION 692 Remote CD Changer 650.00 OPTION M6N Sand Beige Floor Mats 115.00 BDYCLR B4 Carrara White .00 I don't see anything crazy on the vehicle. Does the Direct Fuel injection, bluetooth, dsg, tempt you at all? If not, then an '08 wouldn't be a bad idea. My personal opinion on colors. If you went with the White exterior again, I think the Cocoa interior is phenomenal. Maybe some deviated white stitching throughout? How about adding the Sport/Chrono package and Sports exhaust. I love those two options. Drop the 6CD and heated seats as you mentioned and pick up some other goodies. Thoughts? -moo
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