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John997
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 Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:05 pm Post subject: Long Overdue Post - My Pride & Joy
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Have had her for about 4 months now and just got around to posting some pics of her, anyway just a few words about her.
I have always wanted a Porsche since I was 18, I am now a tad over this age as well as going through a mid-life crises so scanning around and looking at various dealers then I saw RSJ Sports Cars. They are more expensive than other independents but you get what you pay for and you will not be disappointed by them. I purchased a Carrera S 997 Gen 1, she is beautiful and every time you sit in her it just puts a smile on your face – I am sure you know what I mean !!
I could recommend RSJ’s 10-times over as their service, courteousness and the overall experience I had is second to none. Both Joel & Darren are top-notch guys and will go out their way to make you happy, they certainly know their cars and sell good quality ones all backed up by a warranty.
Anyway please have a look at the photos, I hope they attach ok as this is the first time have done it.
All The Best,
John
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inchyra
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Lovely! What colour is that??
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BHZ661
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That looks a lovely car John , glad you are enjoying 
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John997
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Cheer fellas.
The colour is Basalt Back, even in dull weather it gleams - its a beautiful colour
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brownspeed
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very nice sir!
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HSC911
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Good shot sir!!!
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jonnny
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Great looking car John, hope you are enjoying Porsche ownership.
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cliffbase
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 4:45 pm Post subject:
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Simply luvely!
Looks gorgeous, good choice my friend.
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Alfaian
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Hi john and welcome.
Great car there mate. The turbo wheels look great 
Enjoy the fun as the goading will soon start
VXR corsa/Astra
Honda Civic type r
Ford Fiesta/focus st
These are the ones who want to play around by me.
The 911 doesn't pick its feet up until one twenty 
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daz parker
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It looks a very nice example.
What mileage does it have?
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John997
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Certainly will mate
jonnny
PostPosted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:33 pm Post subject:
Great looking car John, hope you are enjoying Porsche ownership.
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Know what you mean fella lol
Alfaian
PostPosted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 5:53 pm Post subject:
Hi john and welcome.
Great car there mate. The turbo wheels look great Cool
Enjoy the fun as the goading will soon start Thumb
VXR corsa/Astra
Honda Civic type r
Ford Fiesta/focus st
These are the ones who want to play around by me.
The 911 doesn't pick its feet up until one twenty Grin
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deMort
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Nice car young man .. i was wondering where you had gone to .
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tgdesign
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:05 pm Post subject: looks great
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The car looks great ,you cant beat getting your 1st 911 when it was a boy hood dream.
The guys at RJS do a great job detailing there cars.
If you where like me you even look out the window ,just to look at it on the drive .Enjoy
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John997
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HeHe, been busy with work and polishing the car mate
Will give you buzz soon mate and catch up
| Demort wrote: | | Nice car young man .. i was wondering where you had gone to . |
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John997
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| Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2017 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: looks great
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You've been watching me. Yep I still do after all these months, they do have very gorgeous curves
| tgdesign wrote: | The car looks great ,you cant beat getting your 1st 911 when it was a boy hood dream.
The guys at RJS do a great job detailing there cars.
If you where like me you even look out the window ,just to look at it on the drive .Enjoy
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DynoMike
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Hi John, a great looking car from an exceptional dealer, I agree with everything you said about them. Have had my 911 for 5 years and still just look at it for the sake of it! The curves never lose their appeal, though mine is a 996T not a 997.
Enjoy it!
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nigel99
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Wow, what a car. In the best colour too 
If you find a way to keep it looking like that please let me know!
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silvermilnec
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| nigel99 wrote: | Wow, what a car. In the best colour too
If you find a way to keep it looking like that please let me know! |
Nice choice! I’ve never been to RSJ but those guys must be pleased with themselves they only ever get positive feedback, well done to them!
When you start the mods 😂 do the steering wheel first 👍
Love basalt!
Nearly 10 years of owning 911s and admiring its curves on the drive or in the garage is a massive part of the ownership for me, it’s a very special car, water or air cooled.
Enjoy!
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John997
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| silvermilnec wrote: | | nigel99 wrote: | Wow, what a car. In the best colour too
If you find a way to keep it looking like that please let me know! |
Nice choice! I’ve never been to RSJ but those guys must be pleased with themselves they only ever get positive feedback, well done to them!
When you start the mods 😂 do the steering wheel first 👍
Love basalt!
Nearly 10 years of owning 911s and admiring its curves on the drive or in the garage is a massive part of the ownership for me, it’s a very special car, water or air cooled.
Enjoy! |
Cheers Fella, yes they do get awesome feedback. The photos don't do it justice really as the colour depth and shine is amazing. I would like to change the steering wheel for a more/slightly thicker one - with the enhanced thumb grips on them (but not too much).
I really do like the triangular style, some peeps don't but I do. I just wish they had replaced the tip-switches with paddles, I suppose when you get use to them then there great
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John997
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| nigel99 wrote: | Wow, what a car. In the best colour too
If you find a way to keep it looking like that please let me know! |
TBH its not that difficult but it is very time consuming, there really two ways:
1.. If it just a weekend/occasional car and you have the time then use sealant/polish & wax.
2.. If its an everyday car then i suppose use the ceramic coating or one of these coating's. then its just a quick wash and wipe down afterwards.
There are lots of arguments and discussions about these coating's, yes they give a fantastic shine and protection BUT you can have the same protection & shine from good old spit/polish as well - it may take longer but then you feel good afterwards with the effort, isn't this one of the reason's why we buy these cars or am I talking total BS
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