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Old 06-29-2012, 10:01 PM
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My New 996TT
All, I have to say thank you for all the great information on this site. Last Wednesday, my 15 year old son and I did a great father son road trip. Drove up to Reno from SF Bay area to pick up my new TT. Got to visit the gun gallery at Cabellas as well. A perfect trip! I have been looking for close to a year and found this one in Reno. For me, a relatively low miles (50k or so) vehicle without too many options. Not perfect, not a salvage, but for me, just right. I got it for less the $40K and unfortunately with Commie Cal taxes, around $42,000 final. I really appreciate all the great advice, opinions and knowledge to be had here. This will be my daily driver, as my son now gets the 16 year old Grand Cherokee for school. I think I got the better deal. I have always wrenched on my cars and this one won't be any different. It is a steep learning curve, but a nice challenge. My wife won't let me install a lift in the garage, so I gotta improvise. Happy motoring. PS My son can't drive a stick, so I'm safe for now
 
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Old 06-29-2012, 10:19 PM
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Fantastic! I just got mine a few weeks ago. You're going to love it!!
 
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Old 06-29-2012, 10:23 PM
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Nice! I just got mine a few weeks ago as well. I trailored mine Minneapolis to Austin....looong drive.
 
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Old 06-29-2012, 10:57 PM
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Congrats! I have had my 996TT for 5 years and it still puts a smile on my face from ear to ear every single time I drive it. ENJOY!!
 
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congrats on your purchase. you're gonna love that car! one piece of advice...

hide the keys if/when you leave the kid and car at home. he's only *told* you he can't work a stickshift. ha.
 
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Congrats! I have had my 996TT for 5 years and it still puts a smile on my face from ear to ear every single time I drive it. ENJOY!!
I fully enjoy my 996TT everytime I get behind the wheel. That will never change. Like the company says: "there is no substitute"
 
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Nice color! Best of luck, hope your son gets to drive it!
 
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Great choice... how do I know :-) !!
 
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Congrat and Welcome. Love the story, everybody wins. Enjoy!
 
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Nice color, enjoy.
 
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Just picked up mine too. I like the Dark Blue!
 
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Nice find. Have fun with your new baby!
 
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enjoy the car
had mine 3 years now and it remains a thrilling machine. just remember when filling the gas to keep the pump handle at 9 o'clock so that it will fill correctly.... congrats!
 
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Congrats on the purchase! Enjoy it in good health!
 
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had mine 3 years now and it remains a thrilling machine. just remember when filling the gas to keep the pump handle at 9 o'clock so that it will fill correctly.... congrats!
Oh yea... forgot to mention that!
 
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