michaelhofastcar

Turned 40. Few years back, people told me that I am not old enough to say I am facing my midlife. So here I am. Am I old enough to drive a classic 911?

spence88mph

Ha! well I'm 29 so I'd say you are!

zmayne

My '69 is older than I am.

JV911

My '76 is older than i am

If you are serious about owning one, and have the means, porsche ownership shouldnt be limited to any particular age bracket.

bardarse

I went through a midlife in my twenties.. now i'm in my thirties and am going through a second.. lol

84_Carrera

Bought my '84 at 35. I think the general rule here is this:

You aren't allowed to own a Porsche if you're able to be talked out of it.

Loaded

im 40 gettingmarried to a 24 year old in June, and own an 86...........are those lucky numbers?

Daniel Dudley

You should see if you can drive a few 911s, maybe a pre 87 and a post 87 . There is a really good comparison article in this months Excellence. I would reccomend a subscription as a present to yourself. If you read enough magazines you will pretty much be sure you want a Porsche of some kind.
I grew up with older european cars, so a 911 SC seems to suit me well. I have also owned 944s one a turbo and 928s. They are all great cars, the turbo being a stellar performer and quite modern in feel. I really like the 911s however, and enjoy the drive. They have a very direct and mechanical feel, good performance, and require skill and practice to drive well. To me this enhances the experience. I also think that it may be a little easier to find a good one, and to hook up with a mechanic who can take care of whatever you don't do yourself. Keep in mind that for the price of a good one you could also have a boxter, another great and rewarding car. Do your homework first, and take the opportunity to explore your options. Marry in haste, repent at your convienience.

Figure out what you like, find out what a PPI is and caveat emptor. I think there is a dream Porsche out there for you. Make sure it isn't your fifth.

Jay H

Ditto. Bought my first 911 at 27. Bought my second 911 at 32. Bought my third 911 at 37. I should be ready for my 4th at 42.

Jay
90 964, 84 3.2

A4

This was my 40th to myself!!!!

oceanvue

Here's my bio:
'66 912 at 19 (1975)
'70 914 at 21
'70 911T at 24
'75 911s at 26
'80 911sc at 30
'84 Carrera at 32
'83 911sc at 33 (I missed my '80)
'90 Carrera 2 at 40
70 911 S at 42
82 928 at 49
78 911sc at 50

I just bought my 11th Porsche the other day. Many times I had 2, rarely did I never have 1

fixnprsh

no need for a midlfie crisis to get what you want, live for today, as you aren't guaranteed a tomorrow

theiceman

....and you keep coming back to the sc ...

oceanvue

Yea, I do.

joey c

i am 41 and on my 4th p-car