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02-02-2010, 10:56 AM
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02-02-2010, 11:07 AM
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[QUOTE=Redcoat;7272767]The wife is sick of me grinning like a drooling idiot so I need to share this moment.
Hopefully, at least some of you will understand.
Two years ago with my 40th birthday fast approaching I decided, to fulfill a childhood dream to own a 911. Truth be told this was a car that I’d wanted to have by the time I was 30. While I came close a couple of times life got in the way, marriage, business and then emigration to the US all conspired to delay me scratching this long time itch.
Online browsing led me to the Rennlist and Pelican boards and a wealth of knowledge that abounds made me realize just how little I actually knew about the cars in terms of model variants and their individual traits – both good and bad. What I have learned is that the Rennlist board is the place that has made this particular novice a little bit more confident before jumping in with both feet.
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We must be cut from the same cloth, pretty much a carbon copy of me (except I'm mid 30's now). Just bought mine last summer, enjoying every bit of it (except it sitting in the garage until spring).
Congrats on the purchase.
Hopefully, at least some of you will understand.
Two years ago with my 40th birthday fast approaching I decided, to fulfill a childhood dream to own a 911. Truth be told this was a car that I’d wanted to have by the time I was 30. While I came close a couple of times life got in the way, marriage, business and then emigration to the US all conspired to delay me scratching this long time itch.
Online browsing led me to the Rennlist and Pelican boards and a wealth of knowledge that abounds made me realize just how little I actually knew about the cars in terms of model variants and their individual traits – both good and bad. What I have learned is that the Rennlist board is the place that has made this particular novice a little bit more confident before jumping in with both feet.
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We must be cut from the same cloth, pretty much a carbon copy of me (except I'm mid 30's now). Just bought mine last summer, enjoying every bit of it (except it sitting in the garage until spring).
Congrats on the purchase.
02-02-2010, 11:09 AM
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X2. I also bought mine 2 summers ago for my 35th bday!!! Early midlife crisis I guess! Mines also in th garage waiting for spring! Damn Canadian winters!!!
The wife is sick of me grinning like a drooling idiot so I need to share this moment.
Hopefully, at least some of you will understand.
Two years ago with my 40th birthday fast approaching I decided, to fulfill a childhood dream to own a 911. Truth be told this was a car that I’d wanted to have by the time I was 30. While I came close a couple of times life got in the way, marriage, business and then emigration to the US all conspired to delay me scratching this long time itch.
Online browsing led me to the Rennlist and Pelican boards and a wealth of knowledge that abounds made me realize just how little I actually knew about the cars in terms of model variants and their individual traits – both good and bad. What I have learned is that the Rennlist board is the place that has made this particular novice a little bit more confident before jumping in with both feet.
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We must be cut from the same cloth, pretty much a carbon copy of me (except I'm mid 30's now). Just bought mine last summer, enjoying every bit of it (except it sitting in the garage until spring).
Congrats on the purchase.
Hopefully, at least some of you will understand.
Two years ago with my 40th birthday fast approaching I decided, to fulfill a childhood dream to own a 911. Truth be told this was a car that I’d wanted to have by the time I was 30. While I came close a couple of times life got in the way, marriage, business and then emigration to the US all conspired to delay me scratching this long time itch.
Online browsing led me to the Rennlist and Pelican boards and a wealth of knowledge that abounds made me realize just how little I actually knew about the cars in terms of model variants and their individual traits – both good and bad. What I have learned is that the Rennlist board is the place that has made this particular novice a little bit more confident before jumping in with both feet.
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We must be cut from the same cloth, pretty much a carbon copy of me (except I'm mid 30's now). Just bought mine last summer, enjoying every bit of it (except it sitting in the garage until spring).
Congrats on the purchase.
02-02-2010, 11:10 AM
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02-02-2010, 11:32 AM
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I hear you. My wife also is jealous of the 'other woman'!! LOL, when I put her away in November for winter storage, she says "atleast I'll get some attention until spring"..
02-02-2010, 12:54 PM
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Brilliant intro post! I like the blue interiors on the white cars...very cool!
I am also English living in the states and waited until I moved to California before buying my first 911 (well 'real' one anyway) something I had wanted for as long as I can remember(at least since primary school!)
Looking forward to hearing more once you have had a chance to get her out on the highways and byways.
I am also English living in the states and waited until I moved to California before buying my first 911 (well 'real' one anyway) something I had wanted for as long as I can remember(at least since primary school!)
Looking forward to hearing more once you have had a chance to get her out on the highways and byways.
02-02-2010, 01:15 PM
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Congratulations!!
I also purchased my first Porsche on my 40th birthday. I was travelling in Europe on business and managed to pick it up at the factory and drive it for 2 weeks before shipping it back home. What fun!
I was told it is a lot cheaper than a mistress and since I loved/love my wife very much it was an obvious choice.
I have been wondering why are these cars more fun (to most of us) than newer Porsches ? Perhaps one reason is that the roads have not really changed in the past 20+ years and having more power, more luxury, higher reliability and more "isolation" from the road does not improve the type of fun (many of us like in a sports car) on the current roads. There is also the added element of repairing and fixing things that no doubt adds to the enjoyment (most of the time).
I also purchased my first Porsche on my 40th birthday. I was travelling in Europe on business and managed to pick it up at the factory and drive it for 2 weeks before shipping it back home. What fun!
I was told it is a lot cheaper than a mistress and since I loved/love my wife very much it was an obvious choice.
I have been wondering why are these cars more fun (to most of us) than newer Porsches ? Perhaps one reason is that the roads have not really changed in the past 20+ years and having more power, more luxury, higher reliability and more "isolation" from the road does not improve the type of fun (many of us like in a sports car) on the current roads. There is also the added element of repairing and fixing things that no doubt adds to the enjoyment (most of the time).
02-02-2010, 07:17 PM
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Congrats!!! Got mine at 40. My wife doesn't understand, but she is happy for me. We go out on dates in it occasionally, she likes that it is rare and eye catching. Usually I'm alone, radio off, listening to the symphony. Cheating? Perhaps.....
02-02-2010, 09:26 PM
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I have been wondering why are these cars more fun (to most of us) than newer Porsches ? Perhaps one reason is that the roads have not really changed in the past 20+ years and having more power, more luxury, higher reliability and more "isolation" from the road does not improve the type of fun (many of us like in a sports car) on the current roads. There is also the added element of repairing and fixing things that no doubt adds to the enjoyment (most of the time).
Modern Turbos are scary fast, what what fun is this?
02-02-2010, 10:10 PM
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Im sure you will have great fun with this 964! more fun than most other cars.
When I turned 25 I bought my 1st Porsche at the Porsche dealers, and what a feeling that was!!! It wasnt a 911, but a Boxster, then progressed onto a 996 C2, but circumstances change in your life like yours, and priority comes 1st.
Anyway, I did wonder a few years down the line, that it may seem difficult to better a Porsche 996 let alone the marque, but do you know what. Im glad I never just jumped into an everyday 997, I made an effort in looking for a true proper 911. Here I am today in a white 964, and having some great times getting it to how I want it, but most importantly the driving experience. Hopefully with the guys on here, and share the days outing in such car and enthusiasts, it will bring out the best in the ownership!
Great choice son!
Norm
04-11-2010, 05:58 AM
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Great story ! it could have been written be me !! only fact is that |I am a wee bit older... 69 to be precise, but that does not stop me from driving the P (Carrera 2 1990) as it should be done.
Have owned several Alfa"s and still have a 156... but the P is in a league of its own ..
enjoy enjoy Life is too short ...
Have owned several Alfa"s and still have a 156... but the P is in a league of its own ..
enjoy enjoy Life is too short ...
