Hello guys - I just took delivery of the first new car I've purchased in 10 years (I've had 60 cars, only 3 of them new) - it's one of those all black base models. A local dealer south of Buffalo had a small printed ad saying they were discounting them by $11g's ($18,999 was the no-dicker price). I was the only one to put down $100, so they called me first 5 weeks later when mine came in. I had always admired the car and from the rear, it's the prettiest car I've seen, aside from the 928 Porsche. Your forum gave me tons of good info, including connecting me with a guy (Scott) who just sold me his 4 TSW wheels and still good mounted snows at a bargain price - I do intend to drive it through the winter.

It's a little truck like and slow to respond in first, the shift to second takes time (like most cars), then, as you all know, it runs great 2nd through 6th. I'll have to figure out how to justify the sprint thing to the wife, unless someone out there wants to sell me a used one cheap. The sticker by the way, says something like "82% German content" and it came without floor mats. I bought some at Pep Boys that fit fine.

Thanks for the forum - I plan to set mileage records by adding about 30,000 miles a year and through Buffalo winters - we'll see what happens. Already bought a vacuum-type oil extractor and looking for fleece filters.

LBD