08-24-2007, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by williamsF1
Yea just like Kimi Raikkonnen is not driving a REAL Formula 1 car because it has Traction Control but no slicks or v12 engine... really its a matter of old vs new, habits and preference!
I hate sitting in city traffic with my foot on the clutch... I think downshifting with a manual in very quick turns is a pain and with tip I can be much more aggressive and precise!
Most people here would have a hard time if they did their very best manual shifting, beating a automatic on a longer track course - but it's this myth that automatic is not a real driving experience. I think it is and seeing how many fake porsches leave the factory with tiptronic it makes me wonder how long this myth will go on, perhaps just one more generation  |
Touche!  I'd like to see the REAL porsche drivers drive around here in Los Angeles during rush-freaking hour traffic! Let's see if you still wanna keep your manual or trade it in for a Tip faster than you can say Porsche!
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08-24-2007, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jmabasa
Touche! I'd like to see the REAL porsche drivers drive around here in Los Angeles during rush-freaking hour traffic! Let's see if you still wanna keep your manual or trade it in for a Tip faster than you can say Porsche! |
um, id still keep it, ever hear of the beltway 
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08-24-2007, 08:58 AM
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08-24-2007, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by unklekraker
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I love my Tip too!
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08-24-2007, 12:50 PM
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Here's one I would have jumped on when I was looking last year:
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/car/404956001.html
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08-24-2007, 01:22 PM
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I can see why the prices are low, it seems to be a slow market for boxsters right now.. Mine has been for sale for a while and I've only had two serious buyers call me... Lots of the "I'll send you a money order for $3000 over..." scams, as well as people who just message with "Is the car in perfect shape, what's your bottom line?" (same scammers, just a different opening).. I figured @ $13,900, it would be attractive to someone looking to get into the PCar market, of course, I'd expect the same for all the cars going under $20k, too...
Meh, I don't mind driving my car for a bit longer, though 
Last edited by Wonko The Sane; 08-24-2007 at 01:44 PM.
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08-24-2007, 04:02 PM
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Real Porsche owners always live near twisties....
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08-24-2007, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul
Real Porsche owners always live near twisties....
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lol, again very very very true 
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08-24-2007, 04:12 PM
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If they were not so expensive to repair, a low cost 97 or 98 with a set of wheels and other little blink would be a very cheap way to look good.
I guess the repair costs would drive me off though.
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08-31-2007, 01:52 PM
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Last edited by tracke30m3; 08-31-2007 at 01:55 PM.
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08-31-2007, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by tracke30m3
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And now it's gone...
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08-24-2007, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by blkboxster
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Nope! We here in California don't need no stinking belts. We cool! 
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08-24-2007, 11:01 AM
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Huh, I saw the thread title and thought this was about my wife's sisters...
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08-24-2007, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr. Kill
Huh, I saw the thread title and thought this was about my wife's sisters...
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BWAHAHAHAHHAHAAHA!
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