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Wow thanks everyone. Great advice and a lot to think about on all levels. This is part financial and part time and use. These cars are meant to be driven and not be a garage queen sitting under a cover. If I had a ton of money I guess it would not be an issue but I don't. realistically I have to consider time with the car and time with the kids and the cash outlay as I work towards putting the car back to stock. I do get the car out to go to the office but DC traffic can really suck and the fun factor goes away after sitting on Route 66 for an hour or two. On the plus side we do have some great roads towards WV but the time is just not there. I've owned the car for a year and half and enjoy it, driving and turning a wrench. It looks great, turns heads, runs great and everyone like the sound of the exhaust and as you all know, kicking 300hp it is a blast to drive. Only 183 of these things made for the US, I have yet to see another one of these at events or shows in the area. Most people ask if it's a turbo look so it's nice to so nope it a turbo. Do I sound torn? Yes I am.
To answer some of the questions / comments in the post. The engine case was replaced by the Porsche dealer in year one of the car to fix an oil leak. I believe the burled wood dash was a dealer install in the beginning and yes it's a personal preference thing. I've been looking for an original stock dash but only found parts of the dash so still on the look. The wheels, yes I picked those, correct wheel and date stamp but yes I liked the polished look and figured I could have them done to original if and when I get to that stage. The interior was never professionally detailed just basic cleaning. The seats are in much better shape that these pictures show. Lighting is terrible and bad reflection. The carpet on the other hand is faded, not sure what my options are to fix the carpet. Can it be cleaned and dyed? To be expected of a California convertible of this age.
Decisions decisions! It's funny to see how many have done the same thing only to buy another Porsche later but during that journey stay on the forum to help others. An amazing community of people brought together by Porsche.
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