Porsche Newbie with a Grin
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Hello Pistonheders, long time lurker here, particularly in the classifieds, and first time poster.
In December I picked up my first 911 after many years of wanting one and not being able to afford it, then a few more year of affording but struggling to justify the purchase!
Got my hands on a 997.2 Carrera S and I'm bloody delighted with it. Thought I'd share my joy on here with a picture of washday...
In December I picked up my first 911 after many years of wanting one and not being able to afford it, then a few more year of affording but struggling to justify the purchase!
Got my hands on a 997.2 Carrera S and I'm bloody delighted with it. Thought I'd share my joy on here with a picture of washday...
ishay said:
Needs more pics!
Don't have loads of pics but here's another. Had an E46 M3 for many years before this which I cherished but the pork is a special car by comparison. A real sense of occasion when it comes out of the garage!
Never owned a black car before and it truly is a nightmare to keep clean at this time of year. Looking forward to sunny days and clean, dry roads.
Chris-55tad said:
Hello Pistonheders, long time lurker here, particularly in the classifieds, and first time poster.
In December I picked up my first 911 after many years of wanting one and not being able to afford it, then a few more year of affording but struggling to justify the purchase!
Got my hands on a 997.2 Carrera S and I'm bloody delighted with it. Thought I'd share my joy on here with a picture of washday...
Congratulations - like you I moved up from an E46 M3 to a 997, so can understand how you're feeling - enjoy!!In December I picked up my first 911 after many years of wanting one and not being able to afford it, then a few more year of affording but struggling to justify the purchase!
Got my hands on a 997.2 Carrera S and I'm bloody delighted with it. Thought I'd share my joy on here with a picture of washday...
Chris-55tad said:
Never owned a black car before and it truly is a nightmare to keep clean at this time of year. Looking forward to sunny days and clean, dry roads.
Nice car! Interesting comment. Think any car is difficult to keep clean at this time of year - and noticeable once dirty too.
But probably because a lot of Porsche owners are quite fastidious (on here, at least).
SV_WDC said:
Think any car is difficult to keep clean at this time of year - and noticeable once dirty too.
Black is another level of cleaning nightmare. All the salt and constantly wet roads at the moment, I only need to drive to the end of my road and I have white/grey spray over the whole car! It isn't a daily driver (my 'daily' is a folding bike and train :-)) so the lack of sunshine has turned it into a garage queen! Hopefully get some nice dry days this weekend and I'll go for a spirited blast followed by a wash and polish.
Cheers for the complimentary comments everybody. Very much enjoying Porsche ownership.
Chris-55tad said:
Black is another level of cleaning nightmare. All the salt and constantly wet roads at the moment, I only need to drive to the end of my road and I have white/grey spray over the whole car!
It isn't a daily driver (my 'daily' is a folding bike and train :-)) so the lack of sunshine has turned it into a garage queen! Hopefully get some nice dry days this weekend and I'll go for a spirited blast followed by a wash and polish.
Feel your pain. Maybe consider a detailing. I got mine detailed/ceramic coated before collection & it has made it significantly easier to wash. It isn't a daily driver (my 'daily' is a folding bike and train :-)) so the lack of sunshine has turned it into a garage queen! Hopefully get some nice dry days this weekend and I'll go for a spirited blast followed by a wash and polish.
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