Hello from Colorado

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xarkon
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Saying hello to the group.

I live on the Colorado Front Range. Learned to drive a stick on my friend's 914 1.7 back in the 1970s - and got the bug.

I've owned one Porsche or another since 1979 - a '72 914, an '81 924 (purchased new), an '85 3.2 Carrera Targa (acquired in 1990, still have it), and now a 2022 Macan (base). Along the way, I owned a few Audis - a 5000 CS Quattro, 200 Quattro - then I got a '98 3.2 A6 that was a complete dog and put me off the brand. That was followed by an Accord with a V6 and manual transmission and then an Acura TL (no manual, but needed to get back to AWD given my location).

I've seen the ads for this forum in Panorama for quite awhile but just got around to signing up.

Not active in PCA; I don't track my cars - just enjoy driving them and doing the occasional fiddly bit (mostly electrical). All the more serious stuff goes to the mechanic; I don't even change oil anymore.

My other hobbies are cycling (road and gravel, no MTB) and playing guitar.

I may post this in another subforum as well, but one of the reasons I joined was to see whether anyone here has experience with the sales reps at the Colorado Springs dealership and can recommend someone they like. I used to work with Bill Kaminski - liked his laid-back style - but he has moved on to selling motorcycles, I think. Any recommendations would be welcome.

Thanks!

Dave

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Welcome to Carpokes Dave, great intro.
Pics are very welcome.

See here for instructions:

https://www.carpokes.com/viewtopic.php?t=410
2023 Porsche 718 Cayman in Chalk
Thread:viewtopic.php?p=7560#p7560

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Welcome to Carpokes Dave! Glad you found the site and joined up!!

Regarding your dealership question, your timing is very good because Larry C started a new thread just a few days ago querying members' thoughts and reflections on their Porsche dealership(s).

https://www.carpokes.com/viewtopic.php?t=3297

Re-post your question there if you want and that might spread the message to other members who, hopefully, can respond to your question. :thumbup:
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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blueline wrote: Mon Aug 12, 2024 9:07 am Welcome to Carpokes Dave! Glad you found the site and joined up!!

Regarding your dealership question, your timing is very good because Larry C started a new thread just a few days ago querying members' thoughts and reflections on their Porsche dealership(s).

https://www.carpokes.com/viewtopic.php?t=3297

Re-post your question there if you want and that might spread the message to other members who, hopefully, can respond to your question. :thumbup:
Thanks for the recommendation; done!

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