John Boggiano

The day finally arrived. After months of soul seraching and hand wringing, it all seemed to happen so quickly.

7.30am this morning, my friend Rob drove my 964 away from my house for the very last time, heading for London where its new owner awaits (subject to a favourable inspection).

So I (almost) no longer own a 964. The strange thing is that I actually feel pretty good about the whole thing. A few friends (some of whom don't even have the slightest interest in cars) have been really upset to think that I could even contemplate letting it go. One vowed never to speak to me again if I went ahead with it. But life moves on. I've had and truly loved that car since 1994 and it feels like the whole thing sort of came to a natural end.

So the next Rennlist North Wales Run (March 18th, remember) will have to be done in the RS4. I dare say Paula and I will still manage to keep up. Although not with Dave, obviously...

Now I have to look forward to my GT3 Porsche Driving Experience at Millbrook mid next week, and then delivery probably in June. But this forum will always feel like home.

I look in the garage and there's no 964 - it's just plain weird.

MarkD

This is sad to hear.... yet I am also jealous of your up-coming purchase.
Talk about your mixed emotions

There goes the best 964 owners column in the magazine

John Boggiano

Thanks, Mark. I dare say you'll see me talking about the 964 for quite a while yet, though.

DaveK

I'm curious. Why is the next run in the RS4 and not the Cayman?

John Boggiano

Dave, (unlike the other Dave) I think you're having a bit of trouble keeping up. I never actually took delivery of the Cayman. I ended up cancelling the order on the very day that it arrived at the (very understanding) OPC. I just sort of went cold on the idea. Paula's deteriorating condition was a factor, but that doesn't seem to have stopped me from getting a GT3...

DaveK

Ah, OK - I am having trouble keeping up. I didn't know that.

On the other hand - I've now lost all respect for you! Selling the 964 was (just) about acceptable when I thought you had a Cayman and were buying a GT3. Now you don't even own a Porsche!

John Boggiano

I know - mind you, I got a fair old collection of bits and pieces of 964 up in my loft. I bet if I tied them all together with string and duct tape, I could still qualify as a Porsche owner.

DaveK

You don't need to do that. Now we're all wondering what you've got that we need to buy!

Sal 965

Good shout!

Sal 965

Just use the quattro ability and go off road to lose Dave. Ooops, i forgot he still has 4wd ride height on his 964

kusee pee

John, I understand your sense of loss - my 964 was driven away this morning and it was a sad sight. However, I have the perfect solution; within 5 hours of waving goodbye to the C2 I was putting a deposit down on 964 turbo. Watch this space !!

John Boggiano

I'll have a sort through the parts and let you all know. I feel like a vulture picking over the remains...

DaveK

Well, if it makes you feel better, we're the vultures. You're more.... well, the carcass I guess!

John Boggiano

Somebody who shall be nameless has already bagged my Momo steering wheel and spare bulb kit. Full inventory to follow shortly.

DaveK

Doesn't the GT3 have lights?