Bought my first Porsche today.
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12-15-2009 | 07:03 PM
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Quick question, what is the wind suppressing screen called? And/or where to get them that is not the dealership? The one that mounts over the rear seats, just the mesh screen. Since I have a Cab, I would like to get one. All thanks.
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12-15-2009 | 07:52 PM
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Congrats on the beauty! How many miles does she have. Since this is your first Porsche, I assume you are ready for the cost associated or at least prepared yourself... I have owned a Porsche nearly all my adult life and I have never owned one that was cost effective... Still love them!
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12-15-2009 | 08:03 PM
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Congrats on the beauty! How many miles does she have. Since this is your first Porsche, I assume you are ready for the cost associated or at least prepared yourself... I have owned a Porsche nearly all my adult life and I have never owned one that was cost effective... Still love them!
What he said is the reality of an expensive car so just except it. I just got my 1st Porsche in ROctober of this year and have already found out that everything cost 2, 3, or 5 times as much as a regular car and 1 to 2 times as much as my wife's Caddy EXT. Yet it is worth every penny! I can't wait to get my 2nd!
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12-15-2009 | 08:22 PM
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The screen is most likely called windscreen. Sometimes for sale in the Parts for sale area or ebay.
Nice car!
Chiming in with previous poster, to roll off a stop you got to lift up the clutch til it engages before getting on the gas, otherwise really messy on takeoff.
Punch it a little bit too, medium hard is enough, then the car really comes alive and will feel absolutely magnificent and full on fantastic, enormously competent and will give you a huge smile that sits on for a good while. Trying to be too soft and easy drivingwise, these cars can feel a little cranky depending on surface etc.
Nice car!
Chiming in with previous poster, to roll off a stop you got to lift up the clutch til it engages before getting on the gas, otherwise really messy on takeoff.
Punch it a little bit too, medium hard is enough, then the car really comes alive and will feel absolutely magnificent and full on fantastic, enormously competent and will give you a huge smile that sits on for a good while. Trying to be too soft and easy drivingwise, these cars can feel a little cranky depending on surface etc.
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12-15-2009 | 11:39 PM
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Yeah, I did a lot of research on the car, and was shocked at the repair prices. I have now accepted that, and each time I drive it I love it more. The only thing that scares me is the clutch going out. I am afraid of how much that would cost to replace, OEM or aftermarket. Unfortunately, I have already had my first problem. The trunk/hood (the one over the engine) is stuck. I read others had this problem and I think I found something on Renntech. Problem is right now I can get it open.
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12-16-2009 | 08:22 AM
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One (Windscreen) came with my car, and I put it up a couple of times but it didn't seem to make much difference in the wind blowing around and I don't have that much hair to worry about, so I leave it in the garage. Dealerships can order them, but my guess is they cost quite a bit (like everything else).
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12-16-2009 | 10:53 AM
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