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Old 08-18-2014, 02:21 PM   #21
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Bill purchased ours on eBay. It was from
A Porsche dealer. Easy transaction.
It required some minor repairs.
Battery, top drains stuffed. Turn signal socket.
Rear end clunk, torn CV joint boot.
Missing keys. Dealer wouldn't get us
A second key

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umbrella (I have no idea way I need this
I just do). second key.
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Spring. Car detailed in the spring.

Daily driver. And sooo much fun to drive.



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Did you know that little storage slot on the passenger side door sill is for an umbrella?

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Old 08-18-2014, 02:32 PM   #22
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Did you know that little storage slot on the passenger side door sill is for an umbrella?
A very expensive umbrella.

Porsche Travel Umbrella

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Old 08-18-2014, 02:59 PM   #23
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A very expensive umbrella.

Porsche Travel Umbrella

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others fit as well
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Old 08-19-2014, 09:00 AM   #24
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And a proper umbrella (full sized) will fit in between the door and passenger seat.
Golf umbrella $20 Costco.
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Old 08-19-2014, 10:09 AM   #25
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And a proper umbrella (full sized) will fit in between the door and passenger seat.
Golf umbrella $20 Costco.
You guys are a wealth of information!!!!
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Old 08-21-2014, 06:48 PM   #26
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never thought of buying cars on eBay. Porsche is not like drinks or books, it costs loads of money.
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Old 08-21-2014, 06:49 PM   #27
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