Rookie calling in from PA..

[johnnyrad]

Two days from now I will be driving 150 mile up into New England to purchase a sparkling graphite gray metallic w/brown Montana leather 2005 manual ZHP coupe..and I can't sleep...the thought of that dreamy drive home on a quiet Saturday morning with the radio off listening to that humm has me giddy like a kid on Christmas morning.... My wife rolls her eyes and thinks I'm nuts, I think I'm about to purchase driving perfection..I tell her "honey remember when I bought the 2001 orient blue metallic 330 Ci?" She loved that, no sooner was I sitting down at the dealer I was signing the papers before she reached into her purse to get the baby bottle. Didn't even test drive that car, because I knew...sometimes you just know. And this is one of those times. And like many echo, I regret selling that car..god do I regret it and I damn sure ain't makin that mistake twice. Friday is going to be a long day at work..real long..like watching the clock tick in the opposite direction long.

[kayger12]

Welcome, John. Very excited for you and glad you found the site.

You're gonna love her.

Pics and a full report when you pick her up!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Johnny, good times. Enjoy the drive in your new car.

Welcome to the site. Welcome to the ZHP Mafia.

[johnnyrad]

Thanks kayger. Looks just like your car :) Pics and full report for sure. This is a great site glad I found it. Funny thing about the ZHP, it's so much hotter in person then pics. When I drove up to test drive this one, I was trying so hard not to smile..ya know like total eye candy. Wonder if the dealer picked up on that :) I say who cares if he did..

[johnnyrad]

Thanks Marcus!

[kayger12]

Thanks kayger. Looks just like your car :) Pics and full report for sure. This is a great site glad I found it. Funny thing about the ZHP, it's so much hotter in person then pics. When I drove up to test drive this one, I was trying so hard not to smile..ya know like total eye candy. Wonder if the dealer picked up on that :) I say who cares if he did..


Sparkling Graphite Coupe FTW!!

Yeah-- I think the salesman could see right through me as well. He beat the hell out of me and I still said thank you and left smiling from ear to ear.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks kayger. Looks just like your car :) Pics and full report for sure. This is a great site glad I found it. Funny thing about the ZHP, it's so much hotter in person then pics. When I drove up to test drive this one, I was trying so hard not to smile..ya know like total eye candy. Wonder if the dealer picked up on that :) I say who cares if he did..

I smiled just now.

[johnnyrad]

ha ha I got him down $800 and was like SOLD, to the dude with the s**t eating grin on his face!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I have to tell you, the new member section is fast becoming my favorite place on the site. Love hearing all of your stories.

Glad to have you, Johnny. Be sure to jump right in.

[johnnyrad]

Is there a thread for dealer/purchase stories?

[danewilson77]

Welcome to the Mafia Johnny.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

No. But there should be. I will create a forum momentarily. Look for it in the ownership forum.

Good question, Johnny. You just launched a new forum.

[johnnyrad]

Thanks danewilson77. Happy to be here!

[Mtnman]

Welcome! Fridays are excrutiating anyway......yours is going to be downright painful. Look forward to pics and the rest of the story!

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[kayger12]

Is there a thread for dealer/purchase stories?

My story is in my project thread-- located here. (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?999-Jersey-Graphite-a-novella-by-Kayger12)

I'll be adding it to the new forum as well.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

There is now a new forum called dealership reviews/stories.

Therefore, I can say, yes, Johnny, there is a forum for you to post in.

[johnnyrad]

I can see myself staring at the clock now under those energy sapping bright office fluorescent lights with of course one flickering ..tick...tock...ti..c.k ......t..o..c....k....OMG get this day over!!

[E1022]

Where abouts in southeastern pa?

[pyreguy]

Congratulations and welcome!!


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[johnnyrad]

Where abouts in southeastern pa?

Quakertown..right around the corner from Harleysville. I think I have seen you car..it's a sweet ride

[E1022]

Thanks! Post Pics of the new ride when you get it!

[johnnyrad]

Thanks! Post Pics of the new ride when you get it!


Yes I will. I have dealer pics now, but I don't want to post pics until that car is safely in my possession sitting in my safe garage on Saturday..Sort of superstitious if you know what I mean.

[mimalmo]

Welcome

[billschusteriv]

Where abouts in southeastern pa?



Quakertown..right around the corner from Harleysville. I think I have seen you car..it's a sweet ride

Welcome Johnny! I have been over your way a few times for work in King of Prussia and have family around there as well.

Enjoy the ride back! I'm sure it will make staring at the clock worth it! Looking forward to pics after you bring 'er back.

[gr330zhp]

Welcome to the gang Johnny!

Whereabouts in New England are you picking it up?

[mikeyb74]

Welcome...

[CERF04ZHP]

Sparkling Graphite/Montana Brown..... yummy! The other too-rare combo. in a ZHP that I love is the Alpine White/Montana Brown. Good luck with the car and the drive back. Where are you picking it up?

[johnnyrad]

Welcome to the gang Johnny!

Whereabouts in New England are you picking it up?

Heading up to CT right now! Should be driving it back about 10 am or so.