The moment I've been waiting for...
Almost exactly one year ago I wrote a deposit check for a Riviera Blue GT3. Loved the car, thought seriously about it, but didn't get it. Why? Because I discovered the GT3RS- a much more sporty and fierce machine, that I have found is unlike any other. After being on the fence, for fear that the 4.0L would turn out to be a superior car in the future, I finally chose a side :) And I must add, I have never done anything as crazy as this!!
So... about 10 days ago I received an email from my dealer that the Orion Leader, carrying the GT3RS I was to have on it, arrived at the San Diego Port. I started getting a little nervous (cold feet so to speak) ... Then yesterday I got another email that the car has been loaded onto the truck for transportation... more nervous... then a few hours later I received an email that the car has arrived at the dealership. Okay, I was ready to explode from excitement and nervousness. As you can imagine, I couldn't just sit at home knowing my car is at the dealership, so my wife, daughter and I drove to Circle Porsche to see our car. I have to admit the car, as specced, was love at first sight!!! I couldn't leave it there
The timing couldn't have been more perfect- my wife and I celebrated Valentines Day and then on top of that we got a new car... and a Porsche GT3RS at that! As soon as I saw the car I was sure- this, after a year of configuring and changing and waiting, was the car I have always wanted- if I had to do it again the specs would be the same.
A4 Grey Black
DZL Black Contrasting Color, Wheels and Graphics
78 Black Full Leather
450 PCCB
474 Lifter
603 Dynamic Cornering Lights
XUB Headlight Cleaner Ext Color
XMJ Rear Center Console Carbon
CDN Red Air Vent Slats
CFX Floor Mat with Red Leather Surround
CLA Thicker Steering Wheel Alcantara
XLG Alcantara Storage Lid w Logo
XSC Porsche Crest on Headrest
P23 PCM 3.0
490 Sound Package Plus
870 Universal Audio Interface
619 Bluetooth
The photos on the internet don't do justice to the car, really. The sound, the feel, the burning of fossil fuel :) ... don't know what it is, but it's perfect! On top of the perfect car, Michelle and Eric of Circle Porsche added to the great experience... it is my first Porsche after all and what a way to enter into the brand :)
My first drive in my new car was a stressful trip from the dealership to the gas station and back but I made it! I didn't scratch the bumper, crash into anything or damage anything else The drive home was interesting too (the rumbling and grumbling of the transmission and the amazing sound of this motor included), I figured that would probably be the hardest of the drives, after I did that successfully I figure I can do anything. :)
Well then, what you probably have been waiting for just like I have, a picture for you... and there will be more to come in the future!
Cheers and happy weekend and Valentines!