Some of you may have read a lengthy post where after much assistance from Richard a fault was identified with my variocam solenoid. After leaving on the drive for about six weeks i eventually got around to phoning around for quotes. Without mentioning names, the local porsche dealer quoted me £840 as compared with £340 at an indie. When i picked my car up yesterday i was a little shocked to find the car hadn't been cleaned or washed and was therefore a little disappointed. I even found some finger prints etc and the towing eye was still attached to the front bumper. However, i soon realized that if the only difference was the washing of the car, then that would be a very expensive £500. The smile returned and im now back in the car looking at how the spare cash can be spent!!! Thanks to all who helped.
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I always tell them not to wash it.
Oh come on David, be fair. You have completely ignored the fancy coffee!
Oh, sorry Richard. Whenever visiting the OPC i always make sure a coffee is available. Anyway, already made one purchase with the spare cash. Got my Porsche shorts ready for any summer meetings coming up which hopefully i can make. Felt i had to indulge myself!!!!
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