der Mond

I have arrived at a decision to sell my sweet Venetian Blue car. The original plan was to drive it daily and preserve my old Jeep which was my previous daily driver. The Porsche has cost me a lot more money than I had ever planned, I guess because of the timing. After I got it, all the various things that wear out after 18-20 years finally did and I made many repairs before I was even able to start my update and tweak list. Now, my Jeep has finally worn out, and I need a new car. I cannot afford a new car and to keep the Porsche at the same time. I look at the future possibilities for my 150K mile 911 and I surmise that it may run strong for another 100K miles just as it is, or the expensive engine and clutch rebuild may need to be done in 10K miles, and I would not be able to afford that any time soon. My wife and I had planned a Gran Turismo of the National Parks of Western America for the spring. On our 4-day Labor Day weekend recently we made a 2200 mile test trip to British Columbia and back. The car ran strong and handles magnificently, but gas prices really made it an expensive trip. I have ordered a 2008 Honda Fit Sport (has been sold as the "Jazz" in Europe) which will be reliable, fun to drive and will get 40 mpg, an affordable way to still be able to do our tour. And should last me for 10 years and 300K miles.

I do not regret any of this. I am selling my car to the Porschefile friend who helped me work on it. He has a 1971 and a 1967 911, a garage, tools, know-how and true reverence for Porsches. I am giving it to him in great running shape, which makes me feel good. He will love it and care for it and even let me drive it some time. Hopefully the Porsche owners around here will still gather and then I can drive one of his cars for a day. I will always love Porsches, and from now on, I will love them as one who "knows." I learned how to do many repairs and the tuning myself (with the help of the worldwide community!) and I drove that car for 30K miles on some of the most stunning and fun roads in North America. On our recent trip we spent hours at 100 mph in Canada, listening to only the wind and the song of a happy 3.2. I have satisfied a lifelong dream.

I can’t thank the Rennlist community enough, and special thanks to Pete Z. and Steve W. who kindly got me through some of my toughest spots.

I wish you many, many hours and miles and smiles in cars made in the legacy of Professor Porsche. Here’s pics from the trip. "Auf Wiedersehen!"

Peter Zimmermann

Dennis: Mixed emotions from here, it's hard to be sad and smile at the same time!

J. Brinkley

i almost need a tissue
good luck in your endeavours

84_Carrera

A pleasure making your acquaintance! Best wishes & continued happiness.

Amber Gramps

Keep in touch. It has been fun sharing our ven blu met stories.

GothingNC

Farewell

My brother just picked up white Honda Fit spork 5-speed and loves the car.

It's his grocery getter/bad weather car where as the 84 Carrera is used for the other days.

John

butzip

Awesome pics. I will not say farewell because you will be back!! This is but a tempoary fit of sanity. Besides, you may drive a honda now but you will always have the internet and Rennlist!! Visit often, we'll be here punishing ourselves with old cars and odd problems while you drive trouble free and with a bumper to bumper warranty :-)

dshepp806

yep,..you'll be back..

best to you and yours'

theiceman

I give him a year max :-)

Good luck ..

Mike Murphy

der Mond,

It was a pleasure getting to communicate with you. Best of luck to you wherever you go

der Mond

Thanks, guys, one just never knows.....
May the Porsche be with you!

jamesrg

Hi everyone,
Der Mond, do you know who you sold your 87 to? Perhaps a fellow reenlister or Pelican? I ask, as I am awaiting delivery of your car

Amber Gramps

LOL. Small world.

Mike Murphy

Sure is. I miss my old 1988 Carrera, and pretty interesting to watch the values skyrocket over the last 9 years. But I'm looking to get back into P-cars with a 996 hopefully.

theiceman

sounds like the guy he sold it to is selling it then .. that Der Mond is long gone ...