My "new" 911 - the trip home

[VroomGrrl]

I'm thinking I should maybe post this somewhere else on the site, but this and marketplace are the only forums I've participated in here, and I wanted to share the fun with you, as you kindly entertained my many questions and helped me actually make this happen. My "new" 911 - it was everything the owner promised and more!

Flew to Houston Saturday morning, PO picked us up at the airport, we took care of business at his house, and hubby and I took off with this gorgeous car for a 800+mile drive back to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Before we left, I had the owner take me for a spin, him at the wheel, to get a feel for the car. Then he gave me a little tutorial about all the features, and walked me thru the work he'd done most recently. Turned over HEAPS of info with the car. And all his spares that I could fit - extra glass, belts, fuses, you name it, 2 boxes of stuff. Had the car all prepped for my trip. Just a great guy. He called me several times to be sure everything was going OK and seemed a little worried that we took longer than he thought we should getting home We took some serious scenic detours and had the best time. The car drives like a dream.

Will I ever not thrill at the sound of the engine starting? Do you get used to that? How about the sound of the doors closing. Do you get used to that? Because I get the sickest little thrill at the sounds - every time!

Also? The car brought out a side of me I have never before experienced. Every time a car passed me, I was all, "HEY! Heyheyhey! You're passing ME???" I didn't chase every car that passed me. Just the BMWs and Mercedes. And Mustangs. And this one Charger got on my last nerve. Haha! I better get over that REAL fast, huh?

I'll have a goofy video up tomorrow, but in the meantime I have uploaded a bunch of still shots, and three short video clips on my flickr page. Enjoy!

AND THANK YOU all for your help. From lurking here and following others' maintenance and purchase adventures, I had an idea of what to look for. Because the PPI (hookup thru a Pelican) was so very thorough, there were NO surprises. Could not have done it without you all so THANKS!

Edited to add photos - I guess the link I posted to the gazillion photos on flickr.com will not do? Many more at the above link, more than I can post here, and video clips! Go see them! Here are a few to whet your appetite:

Getting packed up for the trip to her new home:


Hubby fits? You decide!


In Bay St. Louis, MS in front of the old Firedog Saloon - this is where Jimmy Buffet shot his video "Bama Breeze.", and the bar along with the whole town of Bay St. Louis was blown away in Hurricane Katrina...


I love my new car!

[DRACO A5OG]

Congratulations on your new old Baby!

So glad the trip went well.

Now post a Pic

[4flyboy]

Great read Kathy and congratulations. I love all those little sounds but one of my favorite is the smell when I climb into the cockpit. A mixture of age, leather, oil and gas. Ummmm I need a drive.
Welcome.

Scott

Draco's serious we NEED a picture. Now would be good.

[DRACO A5OG]

Ah there you go, She's a Beauty!

[VroomGrrl]

Originally Posted by 4flyboy

Great read Kathy and congratulations. I love all those little sounds but one of my favorite is the smell when I climb into the cockpit. A mixture of age, leather, oil and gas. Ummmm I need a drive.
Welcome.

Scott

Draco's serious we NEED a picture. Now would be good.

Hope nobody takes this as heresy - but when I first sat in the car and started it up - I was immediately taken back to the 2nd car I ever drove, a 72 VW Super Beetle (with Tiptronic or what did they call it Sportmatic? 3 speed trans). It was the smell! Boy did the smell take me back. I was 17 all over again!

[DRACO A5OG]

Nice , Now turn on the '70 & '80 Station Enjoy your Ride

[dfk911sc]

Kathy,

Glad to hear you made it to H-town and back without any issues. Enjoy your new car...and no you never get tired of the sounds it makes. Get out and DE and learn how to control it.

Mostly have fun

[pope]

I'd tell you to have fun with it but I think you're doing quite well already

[Zef]

The fun has just begun....congrats.

[GH85Carrera]

Nice car. I might be a bit prejudiced but I love the color of you car. What color interior does it have?

I still love the sound of my engine, the smell of the interior, and the entire package. I have had my 85 Carrera for 13 years now. Hopefully you will have a long and happy love affair with your car.

Congratulations on your old baby.

[VroomGrrl]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

Nice car. I might be a bit prejudiced but I love the color of you car. What color interior does it have?

I still love the sound of my engine, the smell of the interior, and the entire package. I have had my 85 Carrera for 13 years now. Hopefully you will have a long and happy love affair with your car.

Congratulations on your old baby.

Thanks so much! And the interior is black (and hot!)

[mede8er]

Closing a Porsche door is a never ending satisfaction......an everyday reminder of the soundness of your investment...

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by kathycha

Also? The car brought out a side of me I have never before experienced. Every time a car passed me, I was all, "HEY! Heyheyhey! You're passing ME???" I didn't chase every car that passed me. Just the BMWs and Mercedes. And Mustangs. And this one Charger got on my last nerve. Haha! I better get over that REAL fast, huh?

Get used to it...those cars will come find you while you drive around. Might as well start putting some money aside now for traffic tickets BMWs...Mustangs...Corvettes...the occasional Bentley...they all have a grudge against the Ever Powerful 911.

Here's a trick...if your popping along at about 3500, 4000 rpm, and floor it...well, make sure you've already changed lanes to pass that person, because you ain't gonna have time to move over once you hit the loud pedal

[VroomGrrl]

Originally Posted by dfk911sc

Kathy,

Glad to hear you made it to H-town and back without any issues. Enjoy your new car...and no you never get tired of the sounds it makes. Get out and DE and learn how to control it.

Mostly have fun

Are you still out in the middle of the ocean somewhere?

Fear not, I'm scheduled for my first DE at Road Atlanta in December (with NASA-SE). Can't wait! VROOM!

[Navaros911]

Nice car.... and as mentioned before: you never get used to the sound of the door and the engine coming to life.

Enjoy it!

[azasadny]

Congratulations! Welcome to the insane asylum! Beautiful car!

[dshepp806]

Glad the trip went smoothly for you and the hubby.

So,..it took a couple of days? How were your temps heading homeward? (curious?)

..let the games begin....


Best,

Doyle

[G50targa]

Looks like you got a very nice car. Very well done!
Congrats.

[beamonk]

Beautiful car! Call me again so we can get it to Howard in Meridian to make sure it checks out if you wish. I am sorry i didn't call you back the other day, i was at the County jail!
John

[450knotOffice]

Congratulations to you for picking up a beauty of a 911! Keep us entertained with your great prose. I love it!