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Old Jun 21, 2006, 08:01 PM
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My Porsche 997 turbo has arrived

i just picked up my new 997 turbo. this thing is just plain bad ***! i got caught in the rain on the drive home today. this car sticks to the road like glue in wet weather. just awesome!.

here is how the car is equipped:

Base price $122,900.00
Additional equipment
1. GT silver $2,380.00
2. heated front seats $480.00
3. Porsche crest in head rest $270.00
4. Sport Chrono package turbo $1,840.00
5. Remote CD changer (6-disc) $650.00
6. Sport Shifter $765.00
7. Foot rest aluminum $250.00
8. thicker steering wheel leather $310.00

Total window sticker $130,640.

here are some links to some pics...
http://www.areyoufast.com/images/997/997-1.jpg
http://www.areyoufast.com/images/997/997-2.jpg
http://www.areyoufast.com/images/997/997-3.jpg
http://www.areyoufast.com/images/997/997-4.jpg
http://www.areyoufast.com/images/997/997-5.jpg
http://www.areyoufast.com/images/997/997-6.jpg

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Old Jun 21, 2006, 08:05 PM
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nice car! can u donate me money lol
Old Jun 21, 2006, 08:06 PM
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thats sick, if u dont mind can u tell me if there are any for sale at that dealership
Old Jun 21, 2006, 08:06 PM
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Man, how the hell do you decide what to drive in the morning. I'd be late to work everyday trying to figure that out. Nice car, do you plan on leaving it stock?
Old Jun 21, 2006, 08:07 PM
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That thing gots to be a Monster. With that much torque from 1900-5000...

(Man I want a 997 GT3... I think I could afford one in 10 years....)
Old Jun 21, 2006, 08:10 PM
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Congrats! It's the right color, too!

Arctic sliver? [edit] duh, read post that says GT silver $$$[/edit]
Old Jun 21, 2006, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by evo_il8
thats sick, if u dont mind can u tell me if there are any for sale at that dealership
they only received two this month including mine. i think all the turbos are presold for this year.
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beautiful car
Old Jun 21, 2006, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by John4321
Man, how the hell do you decide what to drive in the morning. I'd be late to work everyday trying to figure that out. Nice car, do you plan on leaving it stock?
i will just do a JUN B.L exhaust and ECU upgrade. hopefully good for another 80 hp or so.
Old Jun 21, 2006, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dsmythe2
Congrats! It's the right color, too!

Arctic sliver? [edit] duh, read post that says GT silver $$$[/edit]
actually it is called GT silver. the same color used on the Carerra GT. very nice color. i like it better than my artic silver 2001 turbo
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by the way, its got dual cupholders! porsche is definitely going into unchartered territories!
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damn dude... all I can say .. your a ballar...
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What do you do for a living?
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I'm almost sure that thing killed Kenny...you bastard!
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take some pics when you get the car home. I see the ones you took were at the dealer.BTW hot car! Also take some pics of your other cars too.


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