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vogue se



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I always wanted a 993. Last air cooled engine, lovely wide bud however prices are silly and the car was too small for me. I just didn't fit in it.

So I went for a 997 4S Tiptronic version 1, for the same price as a 993 4S. Great driving, ridiculous fast and you always get home safe. Rain or snow are no problem.

Remember that you always buy a Porsche "S-version", 2S, 4S, turboS. They keep their money. Thumbs Up
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Thank you for the advice Thumbs Up
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A good friend of mine, likened owning a 911 to owning a boat, 2 great days ...

> the day you buy it
> the day you sell it

his 993 went bang with only 30k on it, FPSH but sh!t happens, £8k for a new engine and that was an indy, so there are horror stories, but you also hear of people owning them for years, looking after them and having a great ownership experience...

choose carefully or/and get a bulletproof warranty ... a 993 is on my list (and a 959) good luck with your search.
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GREENI



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I haven't been well enough go out in mine yet... Picked it up Saturday, drove home and went bed, not been great since.

So here's the dealer shot...




Off to France in it soon, so I'll do some pics then.
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Sorry to hear that mate

She's a beauty, congratulations, I'm very jealous Thumbs Up
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GREENI



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Cheers Matt, I should of done it years ago, fantastic bit of kit for the money... All because the lights 'aren't right' Wink
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GREENI



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vogue se wrote:
So I went for a 997 4S Tiptronic version 1,


You know the rules.... Pics please Wink
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bpman wrote:
A good friend of mine, likened owning a 911 to owning a boat, 2 great days ...

Owning a boat was once described to me as like standing under a cold shower whilst tearing up £50 notes Laughing Darren

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vogue se



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GREENI wrote:
vogue se wrote:
So I went for a 997 4S Tiptronic version 1,


You know the rules.... Pics please Wink



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vogue se



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@ Greeni : Picture clear enough Whistle

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Greeni, dont leave it parked up while you are unwell, the tyres will go square and the flutter valve will stick shut (common fault on neglected porsches!!) . I will call round and take it off your hands and look after it until you are better Thumbs Up

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Oh, well done Greeni Rolling Eyes now look what's happened, more Porsches to drool over Rolling Eyes
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GREENI wrote:
I haven't been well enough go out in mine yet... Picked it up Saturday, drove home and went bed, not been great since.

So here's the dealer shot...




Off to France in it soon, so I'll do some pics then.


Nice one Steve Thumbs Up




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GREENI



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A Turbo, Tim Thumbs Up nice. And v fast.

I'm loving the 997, Vogue, I nearly had one, but decided not, as I'd need to borrow a bit of money, they have fat asses (my fave).

Marsie, I reckon you'll be having one of your own soon Whistle

Matt, the clock is ticking for you too.
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I know mate Rolling Eyes

It won't be this year, but who knows about next year Cool

I love fat arses too, I really want a 930 but I think realistically it'll be a 911 SC, I'm old skool Mr. Green
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