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rumatt · 05-03-2016, 12:34 AM

Congrats!

Theo · 05-03-2016, 07:56 AM

Beautiful.

kognito · 05-03-2016, 08:17 AM

Congrats, as good as any Porsche sounds, I think they sound even better with the top down!

Sharp11 · 05-03-2016, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by equ

It's done! Unreal, this was the BEST boxster on the market. If there weren't the other buyer right there under my nose, I'd have thought the dealer was making stuff up about demand and the car would have sold that day anyway!

I'll have learn to live with a 'vert. Feel some squeaks and twists that I know I wouldn't feel in a 911/cayman coupe. That said, did a nice inaugural country drive and there is a pleasure that the open top brings that 911/cayman don't. Those cars are all about being a rocket for the most part.

I still cannot believe how lucky I got on specs and previous owner (a lovable eccentric). 4k & 8k services done, in perfect shape at 8.4k miles.

You'll get used to living with a vert, once you drop the top, you won't regret it

Enjoy ...

PS: i didn't even know you had an S4, i need to keep up.

equ · 05-03-2016, 08:39 AM

Thanks, everyone. From delivery immediately did a spring drive in western NJ, the rain let up, the top was down and it was a different experience. It's easy to get jaded, I get there often. But it is important that I (and most of us) are very lucky to enjoy moments off and such special machines. This was one of those.

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Originally Posted by John V

Congrats... I can't remember if you still have the GT4 or if you sold it?

Similar color combo as on the 2004 550 spyder... except I think those had black roofs and dark brown/maroon interiors.

GT4 sold at the end of the year. I already like this car better for my purposes. Gf absolutely loves it. The lower price and the sweet trade-in were the cherries on top.

It is similar to the 550 edition, I thought the same. It is also similar (but not identical to) the 981 launch spec. The 550's were gt silver with full cocoa leather (I do prefer my brick red/burgundy better, more classic, but it doesn't photograph too well). I remember lusting after the 550's the summer of 2004, the first year I "got into" cars. Stickers were sky high, low-60's which was insane back then. I ended up with a used 996.. This was 1-2 years before I found 'mudgeons.

Josh (PA) · 05-03-2016, 08:49 AM

Awesome, congrats. Hopefully you become a 'vert guy and absolutely love the nice weather days with the top down. There are definitely trade offs with a soft top, but I think the benefits far outweigh the squeaks, twists and rattles,

ff · 05-03-2016, 09:03 PM

That's awesome

Very nice, equ.

zach · 05-04-2016, 08:04 AM

sweet!

SCA · 05-04-2016, 08:27 AM

Sharp color combo! Congrats!

Josh (PA) · 05-04-2016, 09:16 AM

I didn't see mention, is it a base or S?

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Josh (PA) Hello. Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: '09 X3, '11 328xiT, '11 135i C, '17 c2, '19 X5 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 5,530	I didn't see mention, is it a base or S? __________________ Josh (PA) - '19 X5 '17 991.2 C2 Cab '11 135i Convertible '11 328xiT '09 X3

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ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	That's awesome Very nice, equ.

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