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Sold the beast... bought a 996 TT, X50

Old Jul 6, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Sold the beast... bought a 996 TT, X50

so I did it today... bought a pristine Silver 996 TT CPO w/ 21k miles, X50 package, Ceramic brake package (w/ yellow calipers), short throw, silver seat backs, yellow stiched seats and dash, whale wing, 19" techart wheels, etc.. the works!!!!

As such I have a couple of things for sale:

My 840r HRE's - https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/200778-fs-hre-20-840r-w-advan-sport-tires-pristine.html
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Sprint Booster - brand new $250 shipped

Pictures to follow!

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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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doooooooood can't wait for the pics
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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I can't believe you sold your E55? Best of luck with the 996TT. Let me know your initial impressions because I have been having similiar thoughts..
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Who'd you sell your E55 too? I was thinking of offering the $59k bah
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Fantasm
Who'd you sell your E55 too? I was thinking of offering the $59k bah
Sorry man... I had the car posted for a couple weeks for forum members to take advantage of.

To the dealer... they gave me 55k and I keep my HRE's so I should net a little bit over 59k after I sell the HRE's.

Actually I still have the car until monday (that is when I take delivery of the p-car). If you or anyone else can come up with 59k by Monday... I can certaintly sell it and just give them the cash... Let me know.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Sorry man... I had the car posted for a couple weeks for forum members to take advantage of.

To the dealer... they gave me 55k and I keep my HRE's so I should net a little bit over 59k after I sell the HRE's.

Actually I still have the car until monday (that is when I take delivery of the p-car). If you or anyone else can come up with 59k by Monday... I can certaintly sell it and just give them the cash... Let me know.
Not a bad deal...I am affraid of walking into a dealer... Congrats can't wait for the Pics...
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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JOSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What have you done?!?!

Congrats buddy on your P-car!! Don't forget to post some pictures!!

Oh btw, do you need an exhaust for the 996TT ?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MIG-E55Rocket
Not a bad deal...I am affraid of walking into a dealer... Congrats can't wait for the Pics...
You have to remain strong and fight for it.... they started at 46k

Oh btw, do you need an exhaust for the 996TT ?
I will need a lot of stuff for it

Springs, Exhaust, new wheels, ....
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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Josh,

congrats. how many mi.'s on the 55? colleague at work just bought a pre-owned 996 TT; went for short sprint upon pick-up. nice accel. enjoy.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Josh,

congrats. how many mi.'s on the 55? colleague at work just bought a pre-owned 996 TT; went for short sprint upon pick-up. nice accel. enjoy.
Hey Todd,

I might have an exhaust system for him too...
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
so I did it today... bought a pristine Silver 996 TT CPO w/ 21k miles, X50 package, Ceramic brake package (w/ yellow calipers), short throw, silver seat backs, yellow stiched seats and dash, whale wing,
That sounds like a great car.

Change the diverter valves, put on the Evo intake, get a new exhaust and send your ECU up to Steven at Imagine Auto and you'll have a monster in your hands. (Not that's it mild now.)

Be ready for your driving personality to become much more aggressive.
When I went from the 911TT to the CL55 I relaxed much more behind the wheel.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Josh, congratulations!!!!!

996TT will keep you happy.

Let me know if you want to play with it, I will be gald to help.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Can't argue wit hthat decision. The 996TT is on helluva car. Enjoy it and keep it clean :-)
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Congrats , i've been debating a 996TT for a long time now. Register on 6speed, lots of good info/parts there.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Aw man, a 996TT?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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Congrats very nice cars.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Enjoy Josh, had a 996TT Stage III myself but grew out of it. You have a lot more open freeway than I do in the OC so happy motoring.

What year- I dont think you mentioned that?
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
so I did it today... bought a pristine Silver 996 TT CPO w/ 21k miles, X50 package, Ceramic brake package (w/ yellow calipers), short throw, silver seat backs, yellow stiched seats and dash, whale wing, 19" techart wheels, etc.. the works!!!!

Pictures to follow!
congrats of the P-car.. definately an upgrade.

who ever ends up with your E, is going to have a fast beast.

I still remember your passes at the Fontana event..
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Nice car Josh!! Enjoy!!
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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well done!
I almost went for the 997TT when i traded my e55. but i went the opposite way and bought a range rover supercharged
already missing the power..
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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Thanks everyone!

I will most likely post pictures on Monday when I take delivery!

Originally Posted by jimand7
well done!
I almost went for the 997TT when i traded my e55. but i went the opposite way and bought a range rover supercharged
already missing the power..
we have a Range Rover HSE (not supercharged) and love it. But, I don't think I could have it as my only car.

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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Josh!!! I can't believe the beast is gone!!!

BUT

I can't wait to see what you got in store for your new lil beast....definitely post some pics!!!
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Josh!!! I can't believe the beast is gone!!!

BUT

I can't wait to see what you got in store for your new lil beast....definitely post some pics!!!
It was just time to say goodbye I will still definitely hang around here and will probably get another MB in the near future. Maybe a 63TT when that comes out.

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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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I was just time to say goodbye I will still definitely hang around here and will probably get another MB in the near future. Maybe a 63TT when that comes out.
Definitely stick around buddy...you are always in good company here

Yer gonna come out to dinner when we are all at sema right???
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