Ozvino Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 New direction; long story, started some months ago with a decision to consolidate myself down to a single sports car and disperse of my offsite storage (still a work in progress). As much as I loved the Spyder, it was a PITA to get in and out of and wasn't the most practical of cars. So, I decided that I liked the concept of a Carrera T, wanted a roof, so I set about the process of research and then engaged with the dealer. I couldn't drive a T in Australia, PCA couldn't even offer me a manual to drive. So, I drove a base Carrera 3.0l and I was totally underwhelmed. The sound and performance wasn't what I was looking for. I had the opportunity in Houston Texas 3 weeks ago to drive a 3.0 manual, plus I got to lay my hands on a PDK Carrera T - loved the look of the car and the styling but the drive convinced me that the 3.0l Turbo Carrera wasn't the car for me. I also drove a mint 3.8S the same day and decided...... it was the car for me...... This subtle thing showed up at PCM a few weeks ago, they knew I was looking for a 3.8 S so after an email they held the car for me, test drive and some haggling, its now in my garage - its a one owner, very clean condition and only 30,000km car with a factory warranty. Chrono, sports exhaust, metal sunroof, tint, folding mirrors, Platinum 20" wheel. Its PDK - manuals are really hard to come buy and I bought based on condition; PCM are fitting a paddle wheel for me as part of the deal. In regards to colour, I was going to order the T in yellow or guards red, so this car ticked the bill nicely.....if you are only going to have one sports car it needs to stand out..... The car will get some mild tweaking - Factory spacers all around, GTS Engine grill, black stone guards and a few other styling changes - possibly a sports design ducktail. @KGB was a part of the purchase journey and obviously validated the colour choice; @TrevMcRev is now the official office bearer of the PFA Hairdresser Club, sorry sweety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Red! Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Hell yea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Made you buy a red car, haha. Looks fantastic darlings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 congratulations ,,,looks fantastic in Red ...............enjoy ....those NA 991 .s are a keeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Very very nice. I considered doing the same before I took the GT3. Will be a sought after ride in years to come with that sweet NA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Congrats, great looker!! I take it the Spyder was part of the deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dåvjdyå†es Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Nice motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Darhhhling! One hairdresser joke too many and look what you go and do! I can smell the manly pheromones coming from the quad exhaust from here... Gleaming Red paint wreaks of testosterone.... We shall name him....the 911 Testarossa! Jokes aside it looks freakin fantastic. I love red on modern Porsches - most don't have the balls to because it's such an '80's cliche. You obviously do. Now dangle some of these from the back of it and get out and drive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Same engine as my GT4 so I’m guessing it’s a bloody good thing. ?? Red looks great ???? Mezger, meh, who needs him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Congrats mate .. looks tasty.. Since I sat in @LuNguyen car , its got me a thinking .. nice bit of comfort.. Not a Targa .. or is that the second car? For when you are home more and have to fight with the Mrs who drives the Pcar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraz Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Love it, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Nice - congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 You are going to love this car, I had a manual that i sold at 33,000klmns, never missed a beat, the noise from the NA is superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Well done. I guess the new Spyder is no longer being considered. You seemed like a a big PDK supporter when we spoke at Hanger Banger so car seems perfect. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh. Will you be at Flinders on Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 3 hours ago, DJM said: Same engine as my GT4 so I’m guessing it’s a bloody good thing. ?? Red looks great ???? Mezger, meh, who needs him. ? Meh-zger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Sensational, congratulations, great choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 26March, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Thanks guys, appreciate the comments; @ANF yes Adam, I traded the Spyder, really happy with the price and the fact I didn't have to deal with test pilots and tyre kickers, thats just not for me. I really enjoyed dealing with PCM, was a very clean and professional conversation. The car will continue to be serviced with them. @TrevMcRev - as you know I love the hairdresser jokes so keep them coming, I remain convinced the Boxster is an awesome car thats totally undervalued by the Porsche anoraks and I will always be a hairdresser at heart. If I ever get additional garage space a 981S will be on my list. @Lucky Phil - Phil, I love the PDK people who dismiss it as an auto are mistaken and probably haven't driven one. Will be a lot happier with the paddles, to me they are a must @GC9911 - Greg, really appreciate the time you took to help me by answering questions around the 991 and providing advice, thankyou Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 26March, 2018 Report Share Posted 26March, 2018 Thats fantastic Dave. a big congratulations to you. Look forward to getting to see it some time soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsujack Posted 27March, 2018 Report Share Posted 27March, 2018 Farewell my camping buddy, but we shall meet again in 991 land soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 27March, 2018 Report Share Posted 27March, 2018 3 hours ago, Ozvino said: Thanks guys, appreciate the comments; @ANF yes Adam, I traded the Spyder, really happy with the price and the fact I didn't have to deal with test pilots and tyre kickers, thats just not for me. I really enjoyed dealing with PCM, was a very clean and professional conversation. The car will continue to be serviced with them. @TrevMcRev - as you know I love the hairdresser jokes so keep them coming, I remain convinced the Boxster is an awesome car thats totally undervalued by the Porsche anoraks and I will always be a hairdresser at heart. If I ever get additional garage space a 981S will be on my list. @Lucky Phil - Phil, I love the PDK people who dismiss it as an auto are mistaken and probably haven't driven one. Will be a lot happier with the paddles, to me they are a must @GC9911 - Greg, really appreciate the time you took to help me by answering questions around the 991 and providing advice, thankyou Cheers Dave What model Spyder was it? Would be interested to know what trade in is like on them at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 27March, 2018 Report Share Posted 27March, 2018 Congrats @Ozvino. Very nice colour combination that will stand out from the blacks and silvers Went co-pilot on the w/e in a 991 and was in awe of the performance and capability of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 27March, 2018 Report Share Posted 27March, 2018 Congrats! Nice to be able to take the kids too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W18G Posted 2April, 2018 Report Share Posted 2April, 2018 Interesting read. I’m literally in the same thought process as you described although I have been keen on the 991.2 ‘S’. Out of interest did you drive the S? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 2April, 2018 Report Share Posted 2April, 2018 Saw you this morning in Ivanhoe- caught my eye!! Looks great. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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