New Member of the PorschePerfect.com Family Has Arrived!
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A pretty exciting day has arrived for me. The love affair with Porsche that started with a test drive in a white 944 when I was 15 resulting in a nearly 24 year pursuit of Porsche ownership, has finally culminated in a monumentous event: The purchase of a Porsche!
After months of looking, numerous test drives, and a lot of research, I finally pulled the trigger on a black 1999 911 Cabriolet! I was initially looking for a bit older model, but one thing led to another and I ran across this car that I couldn't pass up. Especially with summer just around the corner (alright, it's a LONG corner away, but I'm hopefully for some nice weather early on this year).
The quick specs are:
- Black on Black with matching top
- 3.4L Flat 6 producing 296 bhp
- 6-Speed Manual
- 0-6 in just over 5 seconds (est. 5.2)
- 75,000 miles
- Exterior Condition: Good; Interior Condition: Good (clean CarFax)
- Mechanically sound w/major services done
Now on to the more important thing…Pictures!
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John said:
Congratulations! That's fantastic you were able to finally purchase your Porsche. Can't wait to hear the stories you will have to tell about your future adventures with your new Porsche…
January 28th, 2009 at 3:37 pm -
dedes said:
Congratulations….
A black 1999 911 Cabriolet!
By purchasing the very best Porsche, you too will have the very best to resell, commanding a higher price, offering you more enjoyment, less risk, expect less running cost and be even more pleased with your Porsche experience…….
When buying your first Porsche is the culmination of years of saving and dreaming, you need to know that you can trust the person and company that is selling you the car.January 29th, 2009 at 8:08 am -
Travis said:
Def. Congrats on the new whip (well, pretty darn new). Can you test drive at 15? Where was i at that age? Dang. We are owed a early spring and summer. Last year, i'm still debating on if we even got a spring?
1 Porsche down… How many to go?
March 13th, 2009 at 11:11 pm -
Jeff W said:
Very nice ride. Hope to get to drive that someday.
March 31st, 2009 at 9:32 am -
Casey W, said:
Well it looks like the weather doesn't know what it wants to do this year. I live is SC and the weather here has been back and forth between hot and cold, rain and shine. which would be nice if i didn't ditch my A/C for weight reduction. Oh well, I still drive every time i get a chance.
April 16th, 2009 at 10:52 am -
Jeremy said:
It's kind of strange that you are now giving away a member of the family.
April 27th, 2009 at 2:54 pm -
Stephen said:
Congratulations!
May 13th, 2009 at 10:00 am -
James said:
i've still got the count down until you throw me the keys one of these days!!
May 27th, 2009 at 10:27 pm -
lar said:
at least you didn't rush into anything.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:02 pm -
maria said:
use to be able to drive at 15 in louisiana;not anymore.
June 1st, 2009 at 3:59 pm -
Stephen said:
Nice car, but like yourself, I also like the older models.
June 4th, 2009 at 6:05 am -
Stephen said:
Do you mind if I ask how you found the car? Newspaper, auto trader, craigs list, ebay, friend?
June 6th, 2009 at 1:20 pm -
Ryan said:
We found it at a local used car dealership specializing in European cars. Great place called Freeman Motor Company. Have sent several people there since including one who purchased a 2007 911 Coupe.
June 6th, 2009 at 7:28 pm -
lar said:
should make someone very happy.
June 7th, 2009 at 7:47 pm -
maria said:
if i win,i'll post daily letting everyone know how much fun i'm having with my new car!
June 15th, 2009 at 1:41 pm -
Phil Schneider said:
good job
June 17th, 2009 at 9:01 pm -
Phil Schneider said:
and I'm jealous. I need a Porsche in my life
June 23rd, 2009 at 8:59 pm -
Stephen said:
People, people, people ….. I'll be the one posting the new pics of the car when I win.
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:29 am -
Stephen said:
Ryan, thanks for the info. Is Freeman local to you? Which region?
July 17th, 2009 at 6:09 am -
Ryan said:
@Stephen – Yeah, Freeman Motor Company is local to Portland. Great place. Here's their site if you want to check them out: Freeman
July 17th, 2009 at 8:19 am -
Paul said:
Somebody is going to really enjoy this, and it might as well be (fill in your -oops, MY name here)!
July 17th, 2009 at 10:41 am -
Paul said:
BTW, why ARE you getting rid of a car you have been pursuing for years? Can only assume it is to build readership, and advertise the site? Should work out pretty well, and the prize is worth the price!
July 17th, 2009 at 10:44 am -
lar said:
you should show the rest of the "family".
July 19th, 2009 at 4:09 pm -
maria said:
will be happy to adopt!
July 21st, 2009 at 11:36 am -
Alison said:
HOTTTT car!!!!
July 21st, 2009 at 7:18 pm -
Jeff W said:
Sure hope I get to see the car up close and personal sometime soon. It is a great looking 911.
July 22nd, 2009 at 8:27 am -
Stephen said:
Ryan, Thanks for the info. I live on the east coast, but my BIL lives in Portland. I may have to make a trip to Freeman, when we visit my wife's brother.
July 25th, 2009 at 7:07 am -
Laura Adams said:
Congrats! Wonderful when a plan finally comes together. Hope you enjoy it for a long time to come.
August 6th, 2009 at 4:43 am
