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I chose the leather steering wheel because I was thinking that it would be easier to keep clean.

I do like to support American companies and I did purchase a new Grand Cherokee this year but at the same time I want to purchase what I like best. I keep an open mind and don't limit myself to one brand although I've had 3 Corvettes. The new Z06 is an awesome car at a reasonable price but it just doesn't suit my taste.

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Fair enough - leather is definitely easier to maintain - no doubt about that!

Don't feel obligated to apologize for buying a quality German automobile - if the only reason you buy a car is because it's made in the USA, then there's a sucker born every minute. Don't fall victim to the arguments of the great unwashed!

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The GT3's are very nice indeed :cheers:

Oh and you have some pair !!

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looking at the pics of that porsche the fit and finish of the interior is amazing. the rims look good too. i am sure its a very nice car indeed.

ed ramos #3028

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Wow!!!! That is just awesome. Dream Car Garage!

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I would hope you like your German car much better considering how many more decades it has been refined.

As far as the great unwashed... well... its been raining a lot here in Socal! We like to shower in the warm rain unlike you crazy Canooks ! 3 cars for 1 ? sheesssh !

Nice looking Porsche... did I spell it right? :cheers:

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Ha ha--just saw this post. That's a line I use on my wife, although if I use it much more I think soon she will try to shorten mine herself! In a similar vein, I have a friend and neighbor who is an author and wrote an autobiography of Teddy Roosevelt that focused in his years after being president and an harrowing 6 month expedition he went on in the Amazon. It was entitled, "My Last Chance To Be A Boy". I told him I used that line when I bought my second and current ZR-1 in 2012, and that he is solely responsible for my automotive frivolity. --Bob

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Thanks for the kind remarks.

When it comes to our purchasing of cars, I guess we all try to find justification for our choices. Even to make ourselves feel comfortable with it.

Happy New Year!

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Hey Buddy,

Just remember that G6 that showed your Z it's tail-lights!!! Lol

The GT3 is a pure track car for sure. I thought I made a deal with the devil to get one in exchange for 3 ZR-1s, given the average sale price of a used ZR. Should've been 5 or 6! One was an ultra low mile 95, one a stroker, and one a super clean 94. Since then the GT3 has appreciated 15%, so I'm pleased on all fronts. The biggest day to day advance is the pristine interior - and that is consistent no matter what the year of these cars.

When are we going to max out that Z of yours again?

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Porsche are the best sportcars when it's about performance and reliability. Especially their brakes work fantastic in our cars.