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Jun 25, 2006 | 09:55 AM

svb

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Is this normal?

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.

Jun 25, 2006 | 09:59 AM

earlyapex

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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.

Jun 25, 2006 | 04:03 PM

fixnprsh

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you only live once so make it a good trip

Jun 25, 2006 | 06:46 PM

Jay H

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Originally Posted by svb

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.

Last edited by Jay H; Jun 25, 2006 at 11:17 PM.

Jun 25, 2006 | 11:17 PM

der Mond

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Mindless

You are Porsche
Resistance is Futile

Jun 25, 2006 | 11:22 PM

86NOH2O

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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!!!

Jun 26, 2006 | 02:02 AM

sww914

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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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Jun 26, 2006 | 11:28 PM

photoguy

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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...

Jun 27, 2006 | 02:41 AM

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JackOlsen

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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.

Jun 27, 2006 | 09:12 AM

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rscredon

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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.

Rich

Jun 27, 2006 | 07:13 PM

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dfinnegan

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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.