08-17-2017, 12:39 PM | #1 |
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Viffermike's kinda-sorta-not-really farewell
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I've alluded it in a few places in the past few weeks, but it's time to make it official: I'm leaving the BMW camp. I'm selling The Blackened (see my sig) and taking delivery of this on Saturday: That's a midnight blue 2018 Porsche 718 Cayman with a host of goodies, including PDK, active suspension, adaptive LED headlights, Sport Chrono, Premium Package, and full two-tone beige-black leather interior: Because I love and respect you all (even though some of it is tough love, LOL), I'll be by now and again to contribute to the community, particularly in the audio realm -- and yes, I purposefully ordered the base stereo in the Porsche so I can upgrade it significantly. I already have a plan. :: cue theme song from The Jeffersons ::
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08-17-2017, 12:52 PM | #2 |
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Well played sir! Although I truly love my m235i vert and ultimately chose it over a year-old CPO 981 Boxster, I believe it will ultimately be replaced by a 718 Boxster or Boxster S in a few years.
No doubt we'll see a full write-up comparing and contrasting after you've put a few miles on the odo.
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08-17-2017, 01:13 PM | #3 |
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Wow ... awesome looking ride.
I also want to express my appreciation for your contributions to the various audio threads. You have been an indispensable resource. That, and my personal thanks again for being a private message sounding board for my home theatre decision making! |
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08-17-2017, 01:49 PM | #5 |
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But, but...my time with you was so short!
Seriously, though...Congrats on the sweet ride! It's absolutely frikkin beautiful; same color scheme I'd choose were I ever able to afford one. *bites tongue thinking of the forced 4-pot and reminds self to give it a chance* |
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08-17-2017, 02:00 PM | #6 |
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Congrats! Which do you prefer, the turbo 4 or the 3.4 6 in the Cayman S prior to the 718 makeover?
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08-17-2017, 02:07 PM | #7 |
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Happy motoring! That is one sexy Beetle (said to make self feel better about not having a P-car right now )
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08-17-2017, 02:23 PM | #8 |
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Congrats. Looks great. The 718 is an amazing car.
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08-17-2017, 02:26 PM | #9 |
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Congrats and thank you for your services! Maybe I'll see you on reenlist or something once I upgrade.
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08-17-2017, 04:27 PM | #11 |
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Congratulations Mike!
The two doctors across the street have one of those and I drool every time they fire that thing up!
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In those pictures is a sub-4 0-60 car, guys. The thing's a lightning bolt. And that's the base model. It outperforms the 981 S in almost every conceivable metric -- and it's far more refined inside. The choice was a no-brainer for me. Quote:
And now maybe you'll see this there.
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Very nice pickup. I keep thinking a white Cayman S is my next car or going to be my third car. I'm just not sure I can do a 4 banger Porsche and may have to buy used to get the H6.
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... and I ain't going away completely, so you can shore your steez up right about now, podnah ... ... and I look forward to keeping 718forum.com -- still in nascent and suitably mature form -- in useable shape.
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08-17-2017, 06:32 PM | #17 |
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Wicked choice, including color. All the best VMike!
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08-17-2017, 11:18 PM | #19 |
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Congrats Mike..
Beautiful....... friggin........ choice... I immediately appreciate your "DIY" approach on an impressive vehicle.. Ordering a stock audio 718 and wanting to tear into the dash immediately is a sign of a true, "audiophile".. I look forward to seeing your creative angle towards a Porsche interior and seeing your improvements to the overall sound stage and quality.. We also want to see you new digs on the, "East Side".. That is, once you are all moved in.. |
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Not gonna post deets or price here; that'd be hypocritical, hehe :P If anyone's interested, ping me with a PM.
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08-18-2017, 06:51 AM | #21 |
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Congrats, dude.
I'm envious. Some day, when the grandkids don't need us, maybe I'll join you on the dark side.
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08-18-2017, 08:39 AM | #22 |
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Beautiful car. Actually cross-shopped the Cayman ( & Audi TTS ) vs. M240i. A Cayman is still on my bucket list as they are a thing of beauty.
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