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isysman Zolder

Joined: 22 Apr 2011 Posts: 5865 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 11:44 am Post subject:
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I delayed my service on my 911 so I could secure a Boxster from Wilmslow as they had me down for a C Class (dreary). I did so because I'm considering buying a Boxster for my daily. Not sure if I want to pay the big bucks for a 981 or just get a 987 such as an RS60? _________________ 911 GT2RS Build & 981 Boxster S
Sold ~ 987 Boxster S 3.4, 997.1 3.8 Cab, 987 3.2 Boxster S, 986 Boxster 2.5
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chimp911 Zolder

Joined: 22 Jul 2011 Posts: 5917
2011 Porsche 997 Turbo S
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 11:52 am Post subject:
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I used to live not far from Frankfurt but am now much further south, roughly in the centre of what I would refer to as the "Lederhosen triangle" (Stuttgart, Munich and Zurich)...
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GT4 Nordschleife

Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 30174 Location: Hertfordshire and Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 11:58 am Post subject:
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How big is your collection of dodgy chimp photos and videos?
Is there not an offence you are committing by keeping so much material on your hardrive?
I'm off to google Interpol/RSPCA's contact details and advise them of your position (both your geographics and the compromising graphics)
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isysman Zolder

Joined: 22 Apr 2011 Posts: 5865 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:05 pm Post subject:
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I believe he's a chimpophile!
Oh I'll be in Bremen, way north. _________________ 911 GT2RS Build & 981 Boxster S
Sold ~ 987 Boxster S 3.4, 997.1 3.8 Cab, 987 3.2 Boxster S, 986 Boxster 2.5
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chimp911 Zolder

Joined: 22 Jul 2011 Posts: 5917
2011 Porsche 997 Turbo S
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:05 pm Post subject:
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I think I have most occasions covered and if not a quick call can compose the scene I'm after, but ever since the subjugated simians unionised, those pesky German labour-leasing laws have started killing my profits - I may have to move the entire operation into Austria where I understand ape-abuse is much better tolerated...
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GT4 Nordschleife

Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 30174 Location: Hertfordshire and Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:10 pm Post subject:
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50 Shades of Gibbon
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chimp911 Zolder

Joined: 22 Jul 2011 Posts: 5917
2011 Porsche 997 Turbo S
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:13 pm Post subject:
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Discounting the obligatory tours of Berlin I've never really ventured into the northern regions of Germany. Hamburg is still very much on my bucket list, as is Rostock - both very nice parts of the world I believe
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chimp911 Zolder

Joined: 22 Jul 2011 Posts: 5917
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:13 pm Post subject:
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GT4 wrote: | 50 Shades of Gibbon  |
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isysman Zolder

Joined: 22 Apr 2011 Posts: 5865 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 12:57 pm Post subject:
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chimp911 wrote: | Discounting the obligatory tours of Berlin I've never really ventured into the northern regions of Germany. Hamburg is still very much on my bucket list, as is Rostock - both very nice parts of the world I believe  |
I was in Hamburg with the ship for a while and it was nice. We were supposed to be there the entire time but in the end we moved which was a shame. Taking my car with me this time (Mini). Never driven a RHD car in Europe before although I've driven plenty on that side of the road never in a car from the UK. _________________ 911 GT2RS Build & 981 Boxster S
Sold ~ 987 Boxster S 3.4, 997.1 3.8 Cab, 987 3.2 Boxster S, 986 Boxster 2.5
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chimp911 Zolder

Joined: 22 Jul 2011 Posts: 5917
2011 Porsche 997 Turbo S
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:03 pm Post subject:
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Driving on the wrong side is never really a problem - car park barriers and toll booths can be mildly frustrating especially if/when it is raining but otherwise you'll hardly notice a difference as you quickly adapt your style and positioning accordingly
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HSC911 Long Beach

Joined: 23 Jul 2014 Posts: 6727 Location: Bedford
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:13 pm Post subject:
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Get a room you 2
OPC Hatfield here.
I did walk in with a hoody, dirty Timberland boots and a pair of Jeans though, probably why I only got the Golf
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chimp911 Zolder

Joined: 22 Jul 2011 Posts: 5917
2011 Porsche 997 Turbo S
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:29 pm Post subject:
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HSC911 wrote: | Get a room you 2
OPC Hatfield here.
I did walk in with a hoody, dirty Timberland boots and a pair of Jeans though, probably why I only got the Golf  |
In my experience (with Hatfield) it's on a first come first served basis so you need to book in advance to get the tastier metal. One time they'd managed to book the car for the wrong day so all they had left was shanks' pony
They quickly ran out of porsche biscuits that day, let me tell you
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GT4 Nordschleife

Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 30174 Location: Hertfordshire and Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:31 pm Post subject:
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chimp911 wrote: | One time they'd managed to book the car for the wrong day so all they had left was shanks' pony |
Daily charge?
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chimp911 Zolder

Joined: 22 Jul 2011 Posts: 5917
2011 Porsche 997 Turbo S
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:35 pm Post subject:
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That one only cost me my dignity
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GT4 Nordschleife

Joined: 08 Nov 2008 Posts: 30174 Location: Hertfordshire and Hampshire
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:39 pm Post subject:
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Should've gone all Falling Down on them
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chimp911 Zolder

Joined: 22 Jul 2011 Posts: 5917
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:47 pm Post subject:
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amit65 Newbie
Joined: 10 Mar 2017 Posts: 1
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:41 am Post subject: OPCs now charging for courtesy cars
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Hi...
The thing is, if you're not paying directly for the courtesy car costs, then who is paying? I presume it doesn't come out of the dealership profits...
PREVENTATIVE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
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Zingari Brands Hatch


Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Posts: 13064 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 11:46 am Post subject: Re: OPCs now charging for courtesy cars
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amit65 wrote: | Hi...
The thing is, if you're not paying directly for the courtesy car costs, then who is paying? I presume it doesn't come out of the dealership profits... |
They'll get it back from the price they charge for parts. Somebody also has to pay for the cakes and coffee etc.  _________________ The game's afoot. It's time to put a bit of (Colini) stick about......Why RUF when you can WUF
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FZP Estoril
Joined: 18 Jan 2015 Posts: 3851 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:36 pm Post subject:
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isysman wrote: | scottuk wrote: | At my OPC, Porsche courtesy cars are not on the menu, doesn't matter what you drive in, you are leaving in an A Class!  |
Yeah they do that at Wilmslow, sometimes you get a Porsche if you are lucky. Always got a Porsche at Chester I have to say. |
I've been lucky over the last two visits as I've had a Boxster and Pana. This was before Xmas _________________ 997.2 Carrera 2S GT Silver/Cocoa.
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