T951

Well guys, I have been a silent, yet steady (my wife would say addicted) reader for a long long time. And today, after almost 10 years of ownership, I traded in my 86 951.

I purchased a 2003 350z, and though it is new, and costs tons more, it still doesn not beat my 951 for acceleration, breaking, or handling. Why would I sell it then, you may ask....well, I will be doing a lot of driving, and I needed something with a warranty. I almost got a boxster, but its not even close the 951, and despite what others say, it IS a chick car....

The 350z was a lot less money than the boxster, but easily outperformed it. I drove the s2000 (no thanks...way 2 peaky, and noisy), the z3 ( has NO game), as well as some others. My first choice is a new M3, but sadly they are out of my price range.

This group is the single most effective, and useful site I have ever used. I wish you guys the best, and will always notice you.

Take it fast, take it hard, and smile....

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PCinDC

Congrats on the Z purchase - hopefully your 951 will go to a budding enthusiast who's enthusiasm for these cars becomes an obsession.

ian

"so long and thanks for all the fish"

Great book, douglas adams is one of my favorites...

Good luck with the 350Z (did you get the track package) I've driven a few and enjoyed them, seem like a nice solid car (although I would take the G35 as a daily driver).....

Anyway, all the best, and enjoy the resturant at the end of the universe....

DangerIsland

Best... Datsun... Ever.

Good luck with the new car! I'm sure you'll be back soon.

Red 944

Good words, take care.
You should test drive an m roadster, but if you want a new one with a warranty it'd be too expensive

SidViscous

WTF! Just because you sold the Porsche (Which you should have kept a s a weekend car) you have to leave.

Porsche isn't about ownership. Plenty or Porschless porchiphiles here.

Stick around. Come to get togethers and we'll have you in another inside of 6 months

joseph mitro

come on now, i said 2 years ago after selling my 951 that i'd wait until i finished my residency next year before buying another porsche. and now look at me. i've bought and sold a 66 911 and now have a 87 944S.

you'll be back!!

GOBOGIE

You will be missed "Brothers Forever"! You'll be back :-)

schnellfahrer

Don't panic! You could always get another one.
The Datsun is mostly harmless I understand. You'll pretty soon realize that the meaning of life, the universe and everything is owning a p-car.

Luis de Prat

T951, what a great post. I wish you had written more often! Sorry to see you go. Hopefully the guys are right and you'll be back soon!