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Old 03-15-2023, 10:00 PM   #1971
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I recently came across this. ICE Porsche 718s Will Live Alongside New EV Variants, But For How Long? https://www.carscoops.com/2023/03/ic...box=1678818631


Edit: and this… Porsche to raise prices significantly to sustain 2022 profits https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/n...&utm_campaign=
Miata here I come.
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Old 03-17-2023, 11:32 AM   #1972
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Miata here I come.
I’m gonna see if I can drive that white 718 GTS 4.0.

Just so, you know, i can calibrate.
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Old 03-17-2023, 03:18 PM   #1973
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Outstanding! You definitely picked the better time to pick it up after Memorial day. Schools let out here shortly before then so generally everyone tends to head to the coast, exactly why I am headed to Hilton Head two weeks prior.

FYI, I see that many Porsche dealers are having a 75th anniversary event on June 10th. Guessing you should be be back home by then? Attached a screenshot of my local dealer’s FB announcement yesterday.
Cool! I didn't know.

Juts got back from my trip to Atlanta. We (coworkers and I) drove by the PEC. Looks pretty cool. They had a Shark Blue 911 on display outside the main entrance. Such a cool color. I am just no sure I'd get it on a base 911 like that.
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Old 03-18-2023, 10:20 AM   #1974
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I finally got the official confirmation email for my pick up date. For those who care, the itinerary is attached. I'm surprised I get a full 90 minutes of track time. That's pretty nice.

Also, on the body of the email, they suggest other things to do (not included). One of them is this: https://www.porschedriving.com/atlanta/simulators
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Old 03-18-2023, 10:25 AM   #1975
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That’s pretty rad. As for the simulators, I think it’s the 917/30 at Bathurst for me.
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Old 03-18-2023, 10:42 AM   #1976
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That’s pretty rad. As for the simulators, I think it’s the 917/30 at Bathurst for me.
There are a few race cars that must be insane to try out.

Why would one want to try normal modern road cars? I mean, maybe the 918 Spyder or GT3RS, but besides that, c'mon.
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Old 03-18-2023, 03:12 PM   #1977
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I finally got the official confirmation email for my pick up date. For those who care, the itinerary is attached. I'm surprised I get a full 90 minutes of track time. That's pretty nice.

Also, on the body of the email, they suggest other things to do (not included). One of them is this: https://www.porschedriving.com/atlanta/simulators
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Old 03-18-2023, 11:19 PM   #1978
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That is awesome. … really psyched for you !!
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Old 03-19-2023, 08:33 AM   #1979
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I finally got the official confirmation email for my pick up date. For those who care, the itinerary is attached. I'm surprised I get a full 90 minutes of track time. That's pretty nice.

Also, on the body of the email, they suggest other things to do (not included). One of them is this: https://www.porschedriving.com/atlanta/simulators
Nice! My son did a simulator (before he could drive). I suspect he would appreciate it a lot more now.
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Old 03-19-2023, 10:56 AM   #1980
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I finally got the official confirmation email for my pick up date. For those who care, the itinerary is attached. I'm surprised I get a full 90 minutes of track time. That's pretty nice.

Also, on the body of the email, they suggest other things to do (not included). One of them is this: https://www.porschedriving.com/atlanta/simulators
Wow- congratulations!! Very cool- can't wait to hear how it goes!
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