Incoming new car.... (x2).....You are not going to believe this.....

peterg1965 · 11-23-2010, 12:30 PM

Finally got myself a new jalopy......

I was intending to keep schtum for a week or so, but a recent post by an E90 regular has prompted me to break cover a little earlier than scheduled. I wouldn’t want to be declared an imitator. It is (was) total coincidence; in fact I put my deposit down at the beginning of last week!

After several false starts, including a cancelled Z4 order, lots of pouring over Pistonheads classifieds, Autotrader, eBay etc ,indecision followed by indecision, interspersed with a few test drives, and then EUREKA I finally decided what I wanted......... I pick it up on Friday week (3rd Dec).....

It’s a “sensible” four wheel drive, perfect for the oncoming winter months. There are a few ‘unsensible’ things about it; PSE for one and the 355bhp flat six another.

I started off looking for a 996 C4S Cab, but ended up with a 997. I drove a couple of C2S Cabs, came close to buying a silver C2S but decided I wanted a dark colour. This one ticked the vast majority of boxes; 2006 Carrera 4S Cab in Basalt Black with black leather, it had a factory hardtop (rare for a 997 cab), C4S Cab, manual box, PSE, PCM2.1, Sports Seats, rear park assist, 19” Sport Designs, heated seats, embossed headrests, rain sensor/auto wipers, multi function wheel and top tint. The only addition I would have liked was Sports Chrono.

I went down the OPC route, more expensive but worth it for the peace of mind and the two year OPC warranty. This car had over £4200 in prep, major service, discs/pads all round, RMS changed and new clutch. It’s a 56 plate, 29000 mile car.

It may not be 997 Gen 2 Turbo territory but I am looking forward to my first foray into Pork ownership. Like Palmnuts, it has taken a bit of time for the 911 shape to grow on me, but it has.

Here she is, a few pictures taken in the showroom and a few from the Pork OPC ad. To say I am looking forward to collecting it would be an understatement.

Em135eye · 11-23-2010, 12:35 PM

Wow - today is 911 day!

Stunning car Peter - great wheels, colour, everything!

Oli · 11-23-2010, 12:48 PM

I can't believe you've copied Palmnuts.......

willhollin · 11-23-2010, 12:50 PM

Not another fekkin Porker.

beemerbird · 11-23-2010, 12:51 PM

Congrats!!!

Looks very nice and the 'posh' seats also. Yep, these stick to the road like the proverbial to a blanket so many fun miles ahead.

I'm really pleased you have finally got your 911 Peter. Happy xmas!

scooba0010 · 11-23-2010, 12:55 PM

Absolute stunner love it well done and deserved !

pjs · 11-23-2010, 01:11 PM

Holy cow, it is indeed 911 day. And a very nice pair at that. And with snow iminent, a very sensible purchase with 4WD. Not even a hairdresser comment chucked at you yet

beemerbird · 11-23-2010, 01:24 PM

Paul, he hasn't bought a TT and how many hairdressers could afford a C4S.

Apart from Mark Hill but I can't remember what car he drives now...........had a Merc some time ago.

squeezebm · 11-23-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pjs

Holy cow, it is indeed 911 day. And a very nice pair at that. And with snow iminent, a very sensible purchase with 4WD. Not even a hairdresser comment chucked at you yet

fecking puffffter

replied on ph

enjoy it mr

bm's are so last year.................

Turbo Power · 11-23-2010, 01:28 PM

Congratulations Peter it looks superb

pjs · 11-23-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

Paul, he hasn't bought a TT and how many hairdressers could afford a C4S.

Apart from Mark Hill but I can't remember what car he drives now...........had a Merc some time ago.

Ha, good point, I was looking at 911's around the 25k-30k mark just last night, but I'd now look like an obvious copycat....

peterg1965 · 11-23-2010, 01:31 PM

Hairdresser???? I am a middle aged, greying man don't you know! I will be getting enough grief from my 18 year old daughter so don't need it from here as well!

(although she has asked if she can drive it to school!)

JLR1969 · 11-23-2010, 01:34 PM

Welcome to the hairdressers club

The rule is if it's not raining the roof has to be down.

peterg1965 · 11-23-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JLR1969

Welcome to the hairdressers club

The rule is if it's not raining the roof has to be down.

Unless the hardtop is on!

Em135eye · 11-23-2010, 01:40 PM

If being a hairdresser means driving a C4S cab or an SLK55 AMG, where can I train up?

Irnbrukid · 11-23-2010, 01:46 PM

Not into cabs.. nice car though enjoy it when you collect.

Snooky · 11-23-2010, 01:46 PM

Congrats Peter! That is definitely more 'you' than the vRS!!!

Looks a lovely example - hope you enjoy it immensely!

dxb335d · 11-23-2010, 01:48 PM

Can your Daugther and I go for spin down some country lane in it!?

peterg1965 · 11-23-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Can your Daugther and I go for spin down some country lane in it!?

Carlos, if your intentions are entirely honourable, you may take her for a drive, but sorry, it has to be in her Fiesta

dxb335d · 11-23-2010, 02:01 PM

LOL petay!!!
Loving the new car. It's Soooo you!

Well done buddy!

evil_scooby · 11-23-2010, 02:03 PM

Lovely!
Been tempted by the Porsches as well recently. Be good to hear what you think of it after you get it

prt71 · 11-23-2010, 02:17 PM

Lovely.

For years I had it in my head that I didn't like 911's, then I drove one properly...

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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	Incoming new car.... (x2).....You are not going to believe this..... Finally got myself a new jalopy...... I was intending to keep schtum for a week or so, but a recent post by an E90 regular has prompted me to break cover a little earlier than scheduled. I wouldn’t want to be declared an imitator. It is (was) total coincidence; in fact I put my deposit down at the beginning of last week! After several false starts, including a cancelled Z4 order, lots of pouring over Pistonheads classifieds, Autotrader, eBay etc ,indecision followed by indecision, interspersed with a few test drives, and then EUREKA I finally decided what I wanted......... I pick it up on Friday week (3rd Dec)..... It’s a “sensible” four wheel drive, perfect for the oncoming winter months. There are a few ‘unsensible’ things about it; PSE for one and the 355bhp flat six another. I started off looking for a 996 C4S Cab, but ended up with a 997. I drove a couple of C2S Cabs, came close to buying a silver C2S but decided I wanted a dark colour. This one ticked the vast majority of boxes; 2006 Carrera 4S Cab in Basalt Black with black leather, it had a factory hardtop (rare for a 997 cab), C4S Cab, manual box, PSE, PCM2.1, Sports Seats, rear park assist, 19” Sport Designs, heated seats, embossed headrests, rain sensor/auto wipers, multi function wheel and top tint. The only addition I would have liked was Sports Chrono. I went down the OPC route, more expensive but worth it for the peace of mind and the two year OPC warranty. This car had over £4200 in prep, major service, discs/pads all round, RMS changed and new clutch. It’s a 56 plate, 29000 mile car. It may not be 997 Gen 2 Turbo territory but I am looking forward to my first foray into Pork ownership. Like Palmnuts, it has taken a bit of time for the 911 shape to grow on me, but it has. Here she is, a few pictures taken in the showroom and a few from the Pork OPC ad. To say I am looking forward to collecting it would be an understatement.
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scooba0010 Colonel 155 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: F32 430D-MOTORSPORT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Fucking lovely ! Absolute stunner love it well done and deserved !
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pjs Colonel 274 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	Holy cow, it is indeed 911 day. And a very nice pair at that. And with snow iminent, a very sensible purchase with 4WD. Not even a hairdresser comment chucked at you yet
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Turbo Power First Lieutenant 23 Rep 330 Posts Drives: BMW 1M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Congratulations Peter it looks superb __________________
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	Hairdresser???? I am a middle aged, greying man don't you know! I will be getting enough grief from my 18 year old daughter so don't need it from here as well! (although she has asked if she can drive it to school!)
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Snooky Major 40 Rep 1,167 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Sportback Carbon Blac Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Livingston, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Congrats Peter! That is definitely more 'you' than the vRS!!! Looks a lovely example - hope you enjoy it immensely! __________________ Still missing my E92 335i M Sport!
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evil_scooby m340i owner 25 Rep 292 Posts Drives: Ex Scoob, Ex S4, ex 335d m340i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Lovely! Been tempted by the Porsches as well recently. Be good to hear what you think of it after you get it
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prt71 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 328 Posts Drives: f30 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: leics iTrader: (0)	Lovely. For years I had it in my head that I didn't like 911's, then I drove one properly...
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