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    My Baby!

    In mid-April I took tourist delivery of my fully loaded C2S. First was the factory tour and then 2-1/2 weeks of driving through Germany, France, Monaco, Italy and Austria. Thanks to all who helped directly or indirectly by their input on this forum in my choosing options and setting an itinerary. I reached top speeds of 126mph on the various autobahns and found delicious twisties in the Austrian Alps and German Black Forest. Overall I drove for 3,124 miles during which the car performed flawlessly. The car's PCCBs were a dream and her X-51 engine was purring by the time I returned her to the factory. Oh yeah, for any who are in silver/gray purgatory, GT-Silver is a gorgeous color rain or shine.

    I LOVE this car!!!!

    The following is my favorite pic, where I am parked outside the front gate of the Lafite Rothschild estate in Bordeaux (please ignore the bug splatter on the license plate and air intakes):

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    Congrats! more photos pls!

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    Pic 1 at Stuttgart:

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    Pic 2 at Stuttgart:

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    Pic 1 at L'Assiette Champenoise near Reims at night:

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    AAAAWWWW man, i'm so jealous. My next p-car is definately gonna be a factory pickup.
    Congrats, sweet ride man More pics around europe pls

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    Pic 2 at L'Assiette Champenoise near Reims at night:

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    Parked at a small Champagne house, Chateau Michel Lenique:

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    Brief stop along the Champagne route:

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    Pic 1 while visiting a friend in Fonainbleau:

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    Pic 2 while visiting a friend in Fontainbleau:

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    Pic while surveying the Chateau Lafite Rothschild:

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    Pic while at the Porsche museum in Gmund, Austria (as close as I got to the Polizei -thankfully!):

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    Pic as I explore the Black Forest:

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    Congrats sato Your car is absolutely beautiful, great choices in options. It sounds like your 2 1/2 weeks was a blast. I too plan to take tourist delivery on my next Porsche.

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    Last pic showing my dash with final mileage info:

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    Wow, looks like you had yourself a good time, and you have got yourself an awesome car! Interior is terracotta, right?
    Could you take a pic of the wheels, in which becomes clear how much is visible of the pccb's with these rims? I love these rims, but have come to like a the view of a nice big caliper behind it
    -Joost-

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    Yes terracotta.

    Next time I see my car will be mid- to late-June when it is delivered to my dealer in the States. He says it may be on a ship that just departed Germany on Monday. I'll be sure to take detailed shots of all the options that I have, including the wheels.

    Straight on the PCCBs are quite visible. At an angle they are obscured by the spokes. This is more to my liking because it feels as though my precious ceramics are protected by the multi-spoke design. At speed, I assume the casual observer can see the yellow calipers shining through my spinning wheels.

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    Sato:

    Glad to see you finally took delivery. It's wonderful to hear you had a great time touring Europe and everything went smoothly!

    It's great to see so many enthusiasts in our area. You should join us for the Hamptons trip that AJ is planning. (if you don't know about it already)

    Your car should be back just in time!

    http://porsche-ny.blogspot.com


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    Sato:

    I am just about to do the simmilar next week and still in the mess around insurance with the dealer and Porsche. They'll do export license plates and are telling that it will include full insurance for 16 days, but just I can't get out from them what do they mean by full - what are exact terms, does it cover theft, damage, ect. How do you do it all?

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    Great pics Sato!
    Thanks!
    You're a man of taste, gorgeous car and perfect first trip with it!

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    Thanks Moogle! As far as the Hamptons trip, I'm already booked for the weekend at the Montauk Manor and look forward to meeting you and other Rennteamers.

    Sherpa - I did not get caught up in the details of the insurance coverage included in the tourist delivery package. Rightly or wrongly, I signed every document put in front of me with minimal review. I just wanted to drive.

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    Thanks for your answers Sato!
    Must be a real pain to first be able to enjoy your 911 fully, and then have to wait for weeks before you can drive it again...
    Looking forward to your pics!
    -Joost-

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    Quote:
    Fanch said:
    You're a man of taste, gorgeous car and perfect first trip with it!



    the same thought came to my mind!


    great sato. congrats!

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    GREAT looking Car Sato, CONGRATS

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    awesome spec!

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    Fantastic car, beautiful photos of your trip. What a wonderful way to start your relationship with your new pride and joy! Thanks very much for sharing!

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    Sato!

    I absolutely CANNOT WAIT to see this beautiful toy of yours this summer!!!

    Beautiful spec!

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    Very nice

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    Thanks Guys! I really appreciate the compliments and am more than happy to share with this forum which has been so instrumental in my purchasing decision.

    Cheers!

     
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