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Old 01 November 2009, 11:10 AM
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Very nice. I can't believe that Porsche would try and fight a case in court to defend refusing an engine/transmission failure claim on the basis that the wheels are painted a different colour.

Btw, Trout, do you use it as an everyday car, or weekend/track tool?

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Old 01 November 2009, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dingdongler
Very nice. I can't believe that Porsche would try and fight a case in court to defend refusing an engine/transmission failure claim on the basis that the wheels are painted a different colour.

Btw, Trout, do you use it as an everyday car, or weekend/track tool?

I suppose if the contract is tight as a drum and states 'any' changes will void the warranty they wouldn't have to fight too hard to win. Shocking really.
Old 01 November 2009, 05:32 PM
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Love this car, I cant wait for next year when I finally get one. Looks awesome, top job!
Old 02 November 2009, 11:15 PM
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There are people who have been refused because they changed their head unit, or speakers!!

I use it everyday. Compared to my last two everyday Scoobs it is like a limo

OK, a very quick limo!
Old 04 November 2009, 01:06 PM
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Different front bumper
Old 04 November 2009, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by P20SPD
Different front bumper

Yeah. What happened to the top vent?
Old 04 November 2009, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Trout
Running costs are not too serious. Service intervals are 12k miles or two years, plus a brake service every two years. Maybe £3,000 a year including warranty costs, tyres and brakes.
wow that is cheap
Old 05 November 2009, 07:04 AM
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It is actually probably a little less than that.

£1,350 for warranty
£800 for servicing

The balance for consumables.
Old 05 November 2009, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by P20SPD
Different front bumper
Yes - the Cup one was rather flimsy and had a big crack in it would you believe.

Got an original one on now - much better
Old 05 November 2009, 08:02 AM
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[QUOTE=Trout;9021655]




Look at those body lines, a great angle

Beautiful
Old 05 November 2009, 09:14 AM
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I do love this picture - it is my screen saver!
Old 05 November 2009, 10:21 AM
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It is rather pretty.
Old 06 November 2009, 12:24 PM
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nice ride. wish i had space for 2 cars
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