Why so grumpy??
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Owning a Porsche, 928 or otherwise doesn't change the person, but it may show some sides of them that would not be obvious otherwise.
If ownership of your 928 isn't emotional, then you aren't getting the full experience.
If ownership of your 928 isn't emotional, then you aren't getting the full experience.
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Its only -30C and the car has been garaged for the third month but not too much cabin fever. Car projects along with many other things to do around the land mixed with a little ice fishing for trout for the smoker and some downhill skiing keeps us positive.
Plus there's always a fridge full out in the garage
Plus there's always a fridge full out in the garage
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From: IN BETWEEN A FROZEN CONCOCTION AND INDECISION
Actually Im very happy
even living in below 0 temperatures with few hours of sunlight
and all while scratching tooth and nail now into 2 years of trying my own at business ownership
and
having recently sold my 928 to BOB
(Sharkey will be replaced hopefully within the year)
As said earlier, some like Mike are having a tough time.
I think Rennlist is the greatest forum created for 928 owners many thanks to John D. and even Randy for keeping us on track. That said, when I feel someone is getting screwed my bad side will show (the support your used car dealer so they can make a killing thread that occasionally appears) but I thoroughly enjoy learning about our sharks more each day and enjoy working on them.
Cheers!
As said earlier, some like Mike are having a tough time.
I think Rennlist is the greatest forum created for 928 owners many thanks to John D. and even Randy for keeping us on track. That said, when I feel someone is getting screwed my bad side will show (the support your used car dealer so they can make a killing thread that occasionally appears) but I thoroughly enjoy learning about our sharks more each day and enjoy working on them.
Cheers!
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Nicole, While I am old enough to retire (66yo) I am having the time of my life.
Work is tough, but it's a challenge and keeps me going.
My 928 helps keeping me young, got a big thumbs up from another old dude in a Buick today.
One has to appreciate how many good things that we all have. Owning a Super car, food and potable water, a glass of wine, good health.
Great friends. Hot Damn!
Work is tough, but it's a challenge and keeps me going.
My 928 helps keeping me young, got a big thumbs up from another old dude in a Buick today.
One has to appreciate how many good things that we all have. Owning a Super car, food and potable water, a glass of wine, good health.
Great friends. Hot Damn!
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There are a lot of dreams that one can tie up in a 928, and the basic personality of the car promises to deliver on every one of those dreams.
BUT- and it's a big but, it can take a lot of trial and error to repair or correctly service any older car, and a 928 isn't just any car. It was a wealthy persons car from the outset, and it was assumed that such a person would do the car justice. Dreams won't cut it in the service department.
Yeah, the weather stinks up here, but the truth is some people spend more time looking at their 928 than they will ever spend driving it. If you are not a born tinkerer, this can be quite depressing really.
Especially if you are paying Joe Blow big bucks to make your car worse than it was before you drove it in to his shop. The truth is that some 928s change hands fairly often, and not everybody has access to a TB party or Bill Ball. Or any kind of first class service. These cars wipe their a$$e$ with thousand dollar bills. After a while the romance can fade, and your neighbors Miata looks pretty good with those new wheels and working AC.
This forum is full of hardcore 928 owners and true enthusiasts. It is also visited by newly smitten 928 owners who have no idea what to make of their new to them pride and joy. Hving been stung by the bug, I always try to have a kind word for the downcast. Generally speaking, 928 owners are great people, at turns blessed or cursed. Heck, they put up with me, they can't be all bad.
Just keep in mind that some 928ers are in it for the long haul. Others are visitors to a strange dimension of sights and sounds known as the Bwaa zone. In the end, these cars are either percieved to be fantastically rewarding or incredibly harsh mistresses. I happen to like a little of both.
BUT- and it's a big but, it can take a lot of trial and error to repair or correctly service any older car, and a 928 isn't just any car. It was a wealthy persons car from the outset, and it was assumed that such a person would do the car justice. Dreams won't cut it in the service department.
Yeah, the weather stinks up here, but the truth is some people spend more time looking at their 928 than they will ever spend driving it. If you are not a born tinkerer, this can be quite depressing really.
Especially if you are paying Joe Blow big bucks to make your car worse than it was before you drove it in to his shop. The truth is that some 928s change hands fairly often, and not everybody has access to a TB party or Bill Ball. Or any kind of first class service. These cars wipe their a$$e$ with thousand dollar bills. After a while the romance can fade, and your neighbors Miata looks pretty good with those new wheels and working AC.
This forum is full of hardcore 928 owners and true enthusiasts. It is also visited by newly smitten 928 owners who have no idea what to make of their new to them pride and joy. Hving been stung by the bug, I always try to have a kind word for the downcast. Generally speaking, 928 owners are great people, at turns blessed or cursed. Heck, they put up with me, they can't be all bad.
Just keep in mind that some 928ers are in it for the long haul. Others are visitors to a strange dimension of sights and sounds known as the Bwaa zone. In the end, these cars are either percieved to be fantastically rewarding or incredibly harsh mistresses. I happen to like a little of both.
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What Bigmac said x2!
Stan Shaw also once said to me in a PM: 'Life's too short to make enemies'.
The winter blues probably have a lot to do with it, but I have to say as a Noob, I've been treated really well on this forum and although I may not own mine forever, I would definitely say I'm hooked.
Stan Shaw also once said to me in a PM: 'Life's too short to make enemies'.
The winter blues probably have a lot to do with it, but I have to say as a Noob, I've been treated really well on this forum and although I may not own mine forever, I would definitely say I'm hooked.
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Originally Posted by bigmac
My 928 helps keeping me young, got a big thumbs up from another old dude in a Buick today.
*really, just a joke, I never drive like that.
Rest in Peace
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Originally Posted by danglerb
If you aren't getting the finger, you aren't using the full ability of the 928.
*really, just a joke, I never drive like that.
*really, just a joke, I never drive like that.
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i can't figure it out. some post i've seen lately are even more than just grumpy. i seen in one post a member stated an alternative to make a job easier, then another member outright attacked him. i'd think if you don't agree, there is a more tactful way to get your points across than name calling and begrading.
thanks
thanks
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Originally Posted by juvius
i can't figure it out. some post i've seen lately are even more than just grumpy. i seen in one post a member stated an alternative to make a job easier, then another member outright attacked him. i'd think if you don't agree, there is a more tactful way to get your points across than name calling and begrading.
thanks
thanks
There are days when people have their ASSHAT on a little tight, or in the middle of a TM (testosterone moment). You blow it off and they apologize in a PM later. You also have to look for the degree of smilys.
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Originally Posted by bigmac
Nicole, While I am old enough to retire (66yo) I am having the time of my life.
Work is tough, but it's a challenge and keeps me going.
Work is tough, but it's a challenge and keeps me going.
Originally Posted by bigmac
My 928 helps keeping me young...
Do I have to drive at light speed to stay young? I think ol' Albert said something along those lines...
Originally Posted by bigmac
One has to appreciate how many good things that we all have. Owning a Super car, food and potable water, a glass of wine, good health. Great friends. Hot Damn!
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This forum is like being in a room with a hundred people and you can walk around and join any discussion you want. Some will be boring, some will be argumentative, some will be nostalgic, some will be technical, some will be folksy etc.. You can't judge the people in the room by a few conversations, but it's fair to assume there are some great folks in the room, and of course, a few ********.