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Old 12-01-2013, 02:17 PM   #1
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Smile Officially a Porsche Owner

After months of looking for the right Boxster I made a two and half hour journey to Porsche of The Main Line in Pennsylvania and picked up a 2003 Boxster that was formerly owned by a PCA member who kept it in fantastic condition and serviced regularly. The team at Porsche of The Main Line treated me great and made my first experience of purchasing of Porsche perfect. I can finally drive the car I have been dreaming about since I started driving. Definitely a good day.



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Old 12-01-2013, 02:21 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum! You have a nice looking 986!
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Congrats! ...and nice color!! ;-)
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Thanks. Been lurking awhile now absorbing information.

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Welcome to the group. PCA is a good club to join and the regions offer many benefits.
Nice looking Boxster I like the 2003 year great choice.
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Old 12-01-2013, 03:00 PM   #6
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I joined PCA shortly after I purchased the car.

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Welcome to the group. PCA is a good club to join and the regions offer many benefits.
Nice looking Boxster I like the 2003 year great choice.
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Old 12-02-2013, 09:13 PM   #7
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Congrads and welcome to the club. Nice looking car.
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Old 12-02-2013, 09:23 PM   #8
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Awesome, congrats!
I guess you have been looking for a while, April 2007 join date.
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Old 12-02-2013, 10:29 PM   #9
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Very cool, I hope to make my first purchase soon as well. I'm looking toward the 2003 Silver as well - you obviously have good taste sir!
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Old 12-03-2013, 03:10 AM   #10
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Thanks all. It's been a blast to drive. I can't wait until it gets warm enough to drop the top.
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Old 12-03-2013, 04:40 AM   #11
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Welcome and good luck
Maybe we will pass on the road sometime. Good to see some more Jersey representation.
Can't believe I'm hailing Jersey, o-well
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Happy Boxstering and welcome.
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Old 12-04-2013, 01:10 PM   #13
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Hey there! I have the exact same car; model year. color, and rims! It's just fantastic! Congrats on your purchase (I got mine just a few months back) and I have to say you'll enjoy the hell out of it!
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My car is pretty lightly optioned, definitely enjoying it:

249 - Tiptronic S Transmission
394 - 17" Boxster S II Wheel
446 - Wheel Caps with Color Crest
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Hey there! I have the exact same car; model year. color, and rims! It's just fantastic! Congrats on your purchase (I got mine just a few months back) and I have to say you'll enjoy the hell out of it!
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Old 12-04-2013, 03:28 PM   #15
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I travel down south every once and awhile so maybe we will pass on the road. I am going to try and check out some of the C&C events here in Jersey.

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Old 12-04-2013, 07:20 PM   #16
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Thanks all. It's been a blast to drive. I can't wait until it gets warm enough to drop the top.
It's always warm enough to drive top down, just crank up the heat! I know it generally isn't too cold here in Texas(I am originally from Wisconsin) but I have driven top down in the 30's, invigorating!
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Old 12-05-2013, 02:54 AM   #17
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It's been tempting. It's suppose to be in the 60's today so today may be the day (if it doesn't rain).

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It's always warm enough to drive top down, just crank up the heat! I know it generally isn't too cold here in Texas(I am originally from Wisconsin) but I have driven top down in the 30's, invigorating!
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Congrats

Congrats. I just bought my first Porsche tonight.

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