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Old 09-30-2020, 01:17 PM   #101
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I opened a new tab, went to the Porsche configurator to build my GTS, saw the base price, then closed that tab and went back to work
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Old 09-30-2020, 01:20 PM   #102
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I opened a new tab, went to the Porsche configurator to build my GTS, saw the base price, then closed that tab and went back to work
Wise move. I should have done the same.
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Old 09-30-2020, 01:35 PM   #103
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I just don't think I can bring myself to have a car payment again, near-zero interest rates be damned... keeping my eyes on the prize of early retirement, whatever "retirement" happens to mean.
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Old 09-30-2020, 01:40 PM   #104
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Old 09-30-2020, 02:20 PM   #105
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Every time I see this photo, I have to stifle the urge to comment on how far a certain car is parked from the curb AND having the wheels turned to nearly max lock so the RF is just barely touching the curb line when there is no apparent incline...like "There, I'm touching it, I'm close enough."

Mind you, I am not commenting now, I am merely letting you know that I am stifling the urge to comment.
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Old 09-30-2020, 02:24 PM   #106
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My first thought wasn't that, but rather "you parallel park that car? In D.C.?!"
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FC, you could buy this to scratch the itch for awhile:


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
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Old 09-30-2020, 02:33 PM   #108
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FC, you could buy this to scratch the itch for awhile:


https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
That's a nice car and all, but a bit boring color wise. Good seats and leather interior, though. Just noticed interior is dark gray and not black. Meh.
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Every time I see this photo, I have to stifle the urge to comment on how far a certain car is parked from the curb AND having the wheels turned to nearly max lock so the RF is just barely touching the curb line when there is no apparent incline...like "There, I'm touching it, I'm close enough."

Mind you, I am not commenting now, I am merely letting you know that I am stifling the urge to comment.
LOL appreciate that.

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That RS60 is nice; those were probably the best of the 987.1s. It was available with either a grey or red interior; shame this one didn't get the red. It was a limited production car, but not really distinctive enough to matter. Still, as much as I dislike silver Porsches, it's a nice way to get the good steering wheel and good seats.

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-re...r-2008-review/

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Old 09-30-2020, 02:45 PM   #110
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LOL appreciate that.
I just thought you should know.
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