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    Oct 17, 2005 3:23:30 PM

    GM AustinM
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    Boxster's Here!

    I'm going over to check it out. The dealer sent me this photo.

    Oct 17, 2005 3:52:23 PM

    Renquist
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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    I haven't see those wheels in the brochure before

    Congratulations, enjoy.

    Oct 17, 2005 3:54:43 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Quote:
    GM Austin said:
    I'm going over to check it out. The dealer sent me this photo.



    Will you go over there already and take the packaging off your baby!?!

    Oct 17, 2005 3:58:34 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Great news for you
    Can't wait to see some pictures of your new ride showing the nice interior also. If I am remembering correctly you have ordered the cocoa - should be a beautiful match with the carrarawhite under the bright Texas sun
    Enjoy your new baby and let us know your driving impressions !

    Oct 17, 2005 4:24:51 PM

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    Congrats!

    It almost look like a plastic car from the pic. It's amazing how they wrap it like a christmas present.

    Oct 17, 2005 4:53:04 PM

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    That color rocks. Can't wait to see the unwrapped version

    Oct 17, 2005 5:35:47 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    i guess mines should be getting here anyday now aswell

    Oct 17, 2005 5:37:32 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Can't really tell much yet from the photo but in person the Cocoa looks like it's going to work well. The interior is very nice. I'm happy. I should be able to pick it up later today.

    Oct 17, 2005 6:09:33 PM

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    Wow, Gary, stunning combo - have fun and enjoy in good health.

    Oct 18, 2005 8:03:38 AM

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    Congratulations Gary, can't wait to see some off-road pictures of it down in Big Bend

    Although I don't own one myself, I have a very good friend with a (very good) Boxster, so I know what a treat you're in for - enjoy

    Oct 18, 2005 4:34:11 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Very, very nice!!!! Congrats. We must go for a drive soon!


    Matt

    Oct 18, 2005 5:36:39 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

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    We must go for a drive soon!



    Yes, we will!

    Thanks everyone; Matt and Matt (TexMatt and SwissMatt ), temm, Ente, amazon, amir, Jeck, aj, Renquist, and everyone else that might have sent well wishes earlier.

    I will post some better photos later.

    Oct 18, 2005 8:17:55 PM

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    Hmmmm. The more white Porsche's I see, the more I wonder why that color is not more popular.

    Enjoy your new car, GM.

    Oct 18, 2005 8:34:18 PM

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    Congrats Gary.
    I saw my first white Boxster in the flesh at the weekend and even on only a partially sunny day over here in the UK it looked great! I hope your first mod is to replace the side indicators with clear ones.

    Enough of posting on here, get out there and drive it. You want to get past those 1800 break-in miles ASAP!

    Oct 19, 2005 12:16:28 AM

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    It looks beautiful, congratulations!
    I can't wait to see more pics.

    Oct 19, 2005 11:53:24 AM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    More photos.

    Oct 19, 2005 11:56:36 AM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Another

    Oct 19, 2005 12:25:22 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    wow, very nice.

    What made you get the 17's

    Oct 19, 2005 12:28:16 PM

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    Wow, that's pretty! Thanks for the pictures. Inside photos?

    Oct 19, 2005 12:35:01 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

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    What made you get the 17's



    I didn't care for the look of any of the 18" wheels. I like the 19" SportDesign and Carrera Sport but I didn't like the idea of going to a 19" size. I think the sidewall is too short and allows a high likelihood of a bent wheel. I didn't want to have to worry about that. I don't like the 17" wheel design as well as the 19's I mentioned, but I prefer it over all the 18's, plus it has a rubber profile that makes it relatively safe on almost any road surface.

    Oct 19, 2005 1:38:33 PM

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    What made you get the 17's



    ... plus it has a rubber profile that makes it relatively safe on almost any road surface.



    Gary, you're not having any off-road plans, right?

    Oct 19, 2005 1:48:52 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Gary,

    Get rid of that front license plate!!!

    Oct 19, 2005 2:47:44 PM

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    Gary,

    Get rid of that front license plate!!!



    You can, and likely will be, stopped and ticketed in Texas for no front plate. It's not like I haven't done it before. It's just that I really don't need any additional reasons to be stopped so why not install the plate. I can live with the aesthetic compromise.

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    Gary, you're not having any off-road plans, right?




    Ha! No, not really. I plan to take more sheetmetal precautions with this vehicle than I do with the Cayenne. No boulder hopping for this baby.

    Oct 19, 2005 3:18:32 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

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    What made you get the 17's



    I didn't care for the look of any of the 18" wheels. I like the 19" SportDesign and Carrera Sport but I didn't like the idea of going to a 19" size. I think the sidewall is too short and allows a high likelihood of a bent wheel. I didn't want to have to worry about that. I don't like the 17" wheel design as well as the 19's I mentioned, but I prefer it over all the 18's, plus it has a rubber profile that makes it relatively safe on almost any road surface.


    Also if you do any autocrossing or DE's, you have a wide choice of "R" tires that are less expensive than "18's".....
    PS - Very nice car....my favorite color!!

    Oct 20, 2005 10:50:08 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    I love white Porsches. By total coincidence, all my Porsches have been white. A white Boxster is a thing of beauty.

    As far as taking it off road, you have PASM to prevent that from happening.

    D.

    Oct 21, 2005 4:04:13 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Love that car in white!

    Oct 21, 2005 6:28:36 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Had the call today - mines on its way from the factory. Not bad for a November build slot eh !!

    They're not happy at the OPC - they'll have to store it til Jan 2nd

    Oct 22, 2005 5:03:22 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Very nice GM
    How about your Cayenne?

    Grt
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    Oct 22, 2005 6:21:08 PM

    GM AustinM
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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Thanks Har!

    I'm keeping the Cayenne and it's doing fine. I have put over 55k miles on it since I bought it about two years ago. Now I plan to primarily drive the Boxster around town and probably use the Cayenne for trips.

    Oct 23, 2005 1:38:11 PM

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    Re: Boxster's Here!

    Hey GM,

    I think your car is simply gourgious (spelling ??). At first when I saw the car "wrapped up" I was not sure what to mean about a white 987, but the last pictures...wauw. I would most likely never had thought about this car in white, but that sure has changed. On the other hand I am not certain that a coupe would do as well, the black top gives a good contrast.

    Only thing I would like to see on this car is the 19" sport design wheels....

    Good luck with the car.
    thomas
     
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