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Old 06-25-2006, 09:55 AM
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I find myself sneaking off to the garage to gaze at my new acquisiton. I study the lines and admire the curves and gawk at the 20 year old guards red paint. Then I tiptoe back into the house like a happy dolt...not even having driven it. I'm afraid I'm becoming a mindless fool whose brain is turning to mush.

Old 06-25-2006, 09:59 AM
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Just don't get caught.

Have a bunch of excuses ready at all times.

Wash the motor oil on your collar.
Old 06-25-2006, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by svb
I find myself sneaking off to the garage to gaze at my new acquisiton. I study the lines and admire the curves and gawk at the 20 year old guards red paint. Then I tiptoe back into the house like a happy dolt...not even having driven it.
That's extremely normal. There is something about the timeless lines of a 911 that is artwork. These cars can be appreciated both by driving and by just looking at the car.

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You are Porsche
Resistance is Futile
Old 06-25-2006, 11:22 PM
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Get used to it. I've had mine 4 years and I still do the same thing. I even talk to it when I walk by?
I'm sure if my wife saw this she would be extremely jealous!!!
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I'd say normal is a sleeping bag in the garage for the first few nights, just to make sure when you first wake up that it's really there and not a dream.
It's nice to have what you really wanted, isn't it?
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"Life Has Its Rewards" Enjoy!
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I've had my 911sc for a week - and I'm right there with you out in the garage. It takes a little longer because I can't neglect the 944s when I go out for a gazing session.

Like someone else said, it's nice to have what you really wanted...
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The only reason you'll let a friend drive it is so that you can see what it looks like moving down the street.
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I would be more concerned if you weren't going out to look at it! I've had mine since March and it's still one my favorite pastimes to stare at or sit in. My wife thinks I've lost it.

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The main reason I let friends drive my car is to see the smile on their face and know that I've just given someone that "I'm driving a Porsche" feeling. It's an awsome feeling. It's pretty difficult to make someone else that happy any other way.
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ya I've lost it as well, each night when I lock the doors I ALWAYS open the garage door and take one more look at her!!! Damn I'm sick!!
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Originally Posted by der Mond
You are Porsche
Resistance is Futile

I like it but it is missing somthing, how about this:

You are Porsche
Accepting a Substitute is Futile


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Old 06-27-2006, 10:34 PM
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the germans knew what they were doing...
but i dont have to tell you, this is your third [in that picture]


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