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Shadow wrote: Sat Nov 02, 2024 3:13 pm Hi—

I’m Shadow (long time nickname) in greater Orlando. Just got out of a base 718 Cayman and into a 2018 Cayman GTS. A 4.0 would be amazing, but a little out of my price range, for now. I love the spirit on this forum and am looking forward to spending some time - and a few bucks - in the Carpokes Store!
Welcome Shadow! If I were not terminally addicted to 50-year-old 914s, I'd add a Cayman to my stable quicker than you can say WARP SPEED MR. SULU! They are sublimely beautiful, in my opinion, and closer to the original Porsche mid-engine spirit than anything else on the Nurburgring, these days. Your excellent taste in modern Porsches is commendable! Good on ya, mate! :clap:
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Nice to see so many new owners signing in as we are getting super close to 6500 members and I am sure " Carpokes " will hit that in November!
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2024 Chalk Cayman GTS
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Shadow wrote: Sat Nov 02, 2024 3:13 pm Hi—

I’m Shadow (long time nickname) in greater Orlando. Just got out of a base 718 Cayman and into a 2018 Cayman GTS. A 4.0 would be amazing, but a little out of my price range, for now. I love the spirit on this forum and am looking forward to spending some time - and a few bucks - in the Carpokes Store!
Well, I've not much to add following the illustrious words of the Magnificent Three Musketeers welcoming you who preceded me.

So, simply put, Welcome to Carpokes!
Tim
Current:
'26 911 Carrera S - PTS Verde British Racing Green
'24 Cayenne S - Algarve Blue Metallic
'21 718 Cayman GTS - Black
'22 911 Turbo S - Carmine Red
'21 718 Cayman GT4 - White
'11 GMC 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 - Black

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Well put D'artagnan, since we all know there were actually 4 Musketeers, ha!
2024 Chalk Cayman GTS
2020 White Macan S
2013 Blue/White Viper GTS Launch Edition
2022 Silver Ram W1500 Laramie CrewCab
2024 24ft Aluminum Enclosed EZHauler Trailer

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Hi Tom,
I bought my first Porsche about a month ago. It’s a 2014 911, 991.1 base Carrera w manual transmission and some great features. Mounted winter tires today and logged my first decent drive with wife and son on board. It’s feeling like I’ve stepped into the reality of a fading dream of Porsche ownership and need to pinch myself as I work through the gears and hear the engine at 5-6k RPM roaring down the road. Thankful to begin this driving experience and to share it with so may others who understand here on Carpokes.

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Drivetime68 wrote: Sat Nov 02, 2024 6:26 pm Hi Tom,
I bought my first Porsche about a month ago. It’s a 2014 911, 991.1 base Carrera w manual transmission and some great features. Mounted winter tires today and logged my first decent drive with wife and son on board. It’s feeling like I’ve stepped into the reality of a fading dream of Porsche ownership and need to pinch myself as I work through the gears and hear the engine at 5-6k RPM roaring down the road. Thankful to begin this driving experience and to share it with so may others who understand here on Carpokes.
Wonderful start to your new world of Porsche! Was also thinking how great this is for your son - what great memories he will have and stories he can tell.

Glad you found the site. Welcome to Carpokes!
Tim
Current:
'26 911 Carrera S - PTS Verde British Racing Green
'24 Cayenne S - Algarve Blue Metallic
'21 718 Cayman GTS - Black
'22 911 Turbo S - Carmine Red
'21 718 Cayman GT4 - White
'11 GMC 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 - Black

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WillyDaP wrote: Sat Nov 02, 2024 5:02 pm Well put D'artagnan, since we all know there were actually 4 Musketeers, ha!
Actually, si vous me le permettez, there were 39 MOUSKETEERS on the original Walt Dizzy show of the 50s, plus three adult leader Mousketeers (but only one MOOSEKETEER)...but don't worry about my perceptions, despite my dyslexia! It is also thought that several of them later owned and drove Porsche 356s (including the Rodent himself!), given their celebrity status.
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My name is Joe. I’m a dentist and live and work in the Silicon Valley.

My first Porsche was a 2008 Cayman S. Retired that car a few years ago. Earlier this year, I got the itch to buy a 911. I got a 2014 911 C2S Cab. Really enjoyed it, but I wanted a newer car with all the modern amenities. So, I bit the bullet and got a 2024 911 C2S Cab.

Thanks for having me here!

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Welcome to Carpokes Joe.
Pics of your new 911 are very welcome :thumbup:
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Wooksters wrote: Mon Nov 04, 2024 11:13 pm My name is Joe. I’m a dentist and live and work in the Silicon Valley.

My first Porsche was a 2008 Cayman S. Retired that car a few years ago. Earlier this year, I got the itch to buy a 911. I got a 2014 911 C2S Cab. Really enjoyed it, but I wanted a newer car with all the modern amenities. So, I bit the bullet and got a 2024 911 C2S Cab.

Thanks for having me here!
Congrats on the new Porsche and a big welcome to Carpokes!
Tim
Current:
'26 911 Carrera S - PTS Verde British Racing Green
'24 Cayenne S - Algarve Blue Metallic
'21 718 Cayman GTS - Black
'22 911 Turbo S - Carmine Red
'21 718 Cayman GT4 - White
'11 GMC 1500 Quad Cab 4x4 - Black

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