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Larry C · #1751

Merry Christmas Matt and thanks for joining Carpokes!
Warm regards,
Larry

RichJ · #1752

Merry Christmas!
Name: Rich Janney
Location: Sammamish, WA
Bio: Automotive Engineer - retired. Currently Accident Investigator (autos & trucks).
Hardware:
First car was a ‘64 Chevy Impala SS 4-speed delivered at end of ‘63 and owned for 30 years.
First Porsche was a ‘77 911S Targa in ‘78, but a child’s car seat shortened that ownership.
More recently owned a C5, C6 and two C8 Corvettes (coupe & convertible). Great cars.
In October, took delivery of a ‘24 GT Silver 911 Targa 4 GTS. Added full body PPF just before the rains started and so far only have 117 miles on the car.
Looking forward to Spring and the next season of the Exotics at Redmond Town Center Car Show on dry Saturdays.
Thanks for membership in the Forum!

P_Coastal · #1753

RichJ wrote: Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:58 am Merry Christmas!
Name: Rich Janney
Location: Sammamish, WA
Bio: Automotive Engineer - retired. Currently Accident Investigator (autos & trucks).
Hardware:
First car was a ‘64 Chevy Impala SS 4-speed delivered at end of ‘63 and owned for 30 years.
First Porsche was a ‘77 911S Targa in ‘78, but a child’s car seat shortened that ownership.
More recently owned a C5, C6 and two C8 Corvettes (coupe & convertible). Great cars.
In October, took delivery of a ‘24 GT Silver 911 Targa 4 GTS. Added full body PPF just before the rains started and so far only have 117 miles on the car.
Looking forward to Spring and the next season of the Exotics at Redmond Town Center Car Show on dry Saturdays.
Thanks for membership in the Forum!

Welcome to Carpokes Rich

blueline · #1754

Matterman wrote: Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:44 am Hello all.
Matt in Tallahassee Fl. I just saw the ad for this forum on Stuttgart market letter. What a great web place for a hopeful newbie Porshe owner like myself.
I’m not a Porsche owner yet but I’ve been obsessed with the 911 shape most of my waking and sleeping moments. Yes I do dream about the dang things. Any how,,,currently I’m saving $ to buy one but the many different choices are overwhelming to say the least.
Im happy to have feedback and info about the many questions I have about the different gens, motors, transmissions, paint to sample, backdating, magnesium case motors, light weight-insulated glass… You get the idea. I guess whichever spec or generation I finally decide on I will be happy with because it will be a lifetime achievement when it happens.
But that silhouette wow.
So, happy to register here and merry Christmas and happy Hanukah to all the Porsche people.

Welcome to Carpokes!

blueline · #1755

RichJ wrote: Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:58 am Merry Christmas!
Name: Rich Janney
Location: Sammamish, WA
Bio: Automotive Engineer - retired. Currently Accident Investigator (autos & trucks).
Hardware:
First car was a ‘64 Chevy Impala SS 4-speed delivered at end of ‘63 and owned for 30 years.
First Porsche was a ‘77 911S Targa in ‘78, but a child’s car seat shortened that ownership.
More recently owned a C5, C6 and two C8 Corvettes (coupe & convertible). Great cars.
In October, took delivery of a ‘24 GT Silver 911 Targa 4 GTS. Added full body PPF just before the rains started and so far only have 117 miles on the car.
Looking forward to Spring and the next season of the Exotics at Redmond Town Center Car Show on dry Saturdays.
Thanks for membership in the Forum!

Welcome to Carpokes!

Tom · #1756

RichJ wrote: Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:58 am Merry Christmas!
Name: Rich Janney
Location: Sammamish, WA
Bio: Automotive Engineer - retired. Currently Accident Investigator (autos & trucks).
Hardware:
First car was a ‘64 Chevy Impala SS 4-speed delivered at end of ‘63 and owned for 30 years.
First Porsche was a ‘77 911S Targa in ‘78, but a child’s car seat shortened that ownership.
More recently owned a C5, C6 and two C8 Corvettes (coupe & convertible). Great cars.
In October, took delivery of a ‘24 GT Silver 911 Targa 4 GTS. Added full body PPF just before the rains started and so far only have 117 miles on the car.
Looking forward to Spring and the next season of the Exotics at Redmond Town Center Car Show on dry Saturdays.
Thanks for membership in the Forum!

Merry Christmas to you as well, and thanks for joining our little corner of the internet! Small world, I went to a wedding a few years ago and stayed at a hotel at the Redmond town center. I was very surprised to have an impressive car show right outside my front door in the morning!

Tom · #1757

Matterman wrote: Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:44 am Hello all.
Matt in Tallahassee Fl. I just saw the ad for this forum on Stuttgart market letter. What a great web place for a hopeful newbie Porshe owner like myself.
I’m not a Porsche owner yet but I’ve been obsessed with the 911 shape most of my waking and sleeping moments. Yes I do dream about the dang things. Any how,,,currently I’m saving $ to buy one but the many different choices are overwhelming to say the least.
Im happy to have feedback and info about the many questions I have about the different gens, motors, transmissions, paint to sample, backdating, magnesium case motors, light weight-insulated glass… You get the idea. I guess whichever spec or generation I finally decide on I will be happy with because it will be a lifetime achievement when it happens.
But that silhouette wow.
So, happy to register here and merry Christmas and happy Hanukah to all the Porsche people.

Thanks for joining and happy holidays to you as well. The late great Bruce Anderson used to always say to buy the newest 911 you can afford. That general advice still probably hold true -- if you plan to drive it regularly, each generation is better than the last on most objective and rational bases. That said, sometimes buying a porsche isn't about being objective or rational.

Latitude48 · #1758

RichJ wrote: Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:58 am Merry Christmas!
Name: Rich Janney
Location: Sammamish, WA
Bio: Automotive Engineer - retired. Currently Accident Investigator (autos & trucks).
Hardware:
First car was a ‘64 Chevy Impala SS 4-speed delivered at end of ‘63 and owned for 30 years.
First Porsche was a ‘77 911S Targa in ‘78, but a child’s car seat shortened that ownership.
More recently owned a C5, C6 and two C8 Corvettes (coupe & convertible). Great cars.
In October, took delivery of a ‘24 GT Silver 911 Targa 4 GTS. Added full body PPF just before the rains started and so far only have 117 miles on the car.
Looking forward to Spring and the next season of the Exotics at Redmond Town Center Car Show on dry Saturdays.
Thanks for membership in the Forum!

Hi Rich. Welcome to Carpokes! Looks like we are neighbors as I also live in Sammamish

I'm a retired Boeing Propulsion Engineer.

blueline · #1759

RichJ wrote: Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:58 am Merry Christmas!
Name: Rich Janney
Location: Sammamish, WA
Bio: Automotive Engineer - retired. Currently Accident Investigator (autos & trucks).
Hardware:
First car was a ‘64 Chevy Impala SS 4-speed delivered at end of ‘63 and owned for 30 years.
First Porsche was a ‘77 911S Targa in ‘78, but a child’s car seat shortened that ownership.
More recently owned a C5, C6 and two C8 Corvettes (coupe & convertible). Great cars.
In October, took delivery of a ‘24 GT Silver 911 Targa 4 GTS. Added full body PPF just before the rains started and so far only have 117 miles on the car.
Looking forward to Spring and the next season of the Exotics at Redmond Town Center Car Show on dry Saturdays.
Thanks for membership in the Forum!

I neglected to mention in my welcome post that I too have had several Corvettes over the years - C2 427 roadster, a couple of C6 coupes (Z51 & a Z06), and a C7 Grand Sport. All excellent sports cars.

scotthcamp · #1760

New member here for the 944 timing belt tensioner 3d print.