How do you rate your wife
06-07-2018, 10:15 PM
#76
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I didn't want to reply to this thread but.... She has always liked Porsches. Her brother imported in about 20 of them in the 1970s. Our first one we had was a 1976 911 bought in 1982 followed by an '84 Carrera, '97 Boxster, a 993tt, a 2000 Boxster S and in 2016 I signed up for the 60th raffle for the right to buy a Club Blau. Got the call from PCNA saying we can buy one. I thought the price was too high and was going to turn it down but the conversation was - me "have the right to buy but boy is it expensive I think I'll let it go" her "do we have the money?" me -"yes" her - "well you're a fool if you let it go, so buy it" And we did. Unfortunately, a nasty thing (pos) that starts with "C" got her so she's not around to enjoy or I her so she gets 100 out of 10. Me.
06-08-2018, 01:28 PM
#77
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As OP of this thread, I was short-sighted on the passenger value and what they bring to the overall table. So I have to make an amendment to my rating. I am in the Porsche world due solely to my wife. I have been an active motorcyclist for 53 years with 35 or more motorcycles over the years, Toured raced mechanic everything. I even lost my right leg to the sport about 12 years ago (Bad Doctor left a hospital staph infection in my leg that laid dormant for 24 years) . Been riding many miles since. I have had 24 surgeries over the years. I just bought 2018 New generation GoldWing 2 months ago, changed the suspension which was great stuff my Traxxion suspension. But my body was telling me it was time to "Hang up My Spurs". Wife knew my love and my lifetime dedication to the sport. She said I will buy you a sports car if I was ready to leave motorcycling. My Man Card of Motorcycling said i needed 2 days to think about this. Sometimes we continue to do something and it kills our bodies because of it's what we know.
I sold the bike after the 2 days. Made a good mental break and the decision on what sports car it would be. There was only one answer and it was 911. Total four days later we had a CPO 2017 Carrera S in metallic silver with 12 k on the clock.
Motorcycles what motorcycles...Wife is the 2nd wife and I am blown away by her generosity and love. So a passenger rating 6 and as Wife will just number's don't do her justice.
As stated earlier We are pretty much very lucky guys to have these ladies and thanks to everyone for sharing the stories of their passengers in the bucket seat of life.
I sold the bike after the 2 days. Made a good mental break and the decision on what sports car it would be. There was only one answer and it was 911. Total four days later we had a CPO 2017 Carrera S in metallic silver with 12 k on the clock.
Motorcycles what motorcycles...Wife is the 2nd wife and I am blown away by her generosity and love. So a passenger rating 6 and as Wife will just number's don't do her justice.
As stated earlier We are pretty much very lucky guys to have these ladies and thanks to everyone for sharing the stories of their passengers in the bucket seat of life.
Last edited by wforider; 06-08-2018 at 01:45 PM.
06-08-2018, 05:36 PM
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06-09-2018, 02:44 AM
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My wife drives a Cayman R manual with exhaust, short shifter and HREs with expensive tint all windows/windshield. Wants her car lowered as well soon.
She also pushed me for a couple years to get the 991 since not buying it and going for the Panamera instead, reminded me everytime that I should have gotten the 991 instead.
Since making the decision to move away from the Panny to get my CPO 911.1 manual S she's been supportive and actually wanted me to drop the Panny the second I found the 991. Goes with me to car meets and urging me to fix up my 991.
I'll let yall put a grade on that =)
She also pushed me for a couple years to get the 991 since not buying it and going for the Panamera instead, reminded me everytime that I should have gotten the 991 instead.
Since making the decision to move away from the Panny to get my CPO 911.1 manual S she's been supportive and actually wanted me to drop the Panny the second I found the 991. Goes with me to car meets and urging me to fix up my 991.
I'll let yall put a grade on that =)
06-09-2018, 02:10 PM
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I’ve intetionally stayed away from this thread, other than noticing it’s stayed near the top of the first page for quite a while now.... But after our Mavs & Mochas PCA event this AM, I feel the need to jump in, with both feet.
She’s an artist, hippy type thru and thru. A real eye for details. She notices things like sport mirrors vs non, GT3 valence openings vs GTS, and even noticed the 4.0 vs 3.8 spoiler markings on two GT3s parked together.
But the comment that made me immediately think of this thread.... “I just love the shape of the Cayman’s rear end. It’s so curvy and sexy like the wide 911s, but on a tighter, more compact frame....it reminds me of some hot 25 year old chick at the gym.”.
So, I rate 10/10. And I’m pretty sure I just won this thread.
She’s an artist, hippy type thru and thru. A real eye for details. She notices things like sport mirrors vs non, GT3 valence openings vs GTS, and even noticed the 4.0 vs 3.8 spoiler markings on two GT3s parked together.
But the comment that made me immediately think of this thread.... “I just love the shape of the Cayman’s rear end. It’s so curvy and sexy like the wide 911s, but on a tighter, more compact frame....it reminds me of some hot 25 year old chick at the gym.”.
So, I rate 10/10. And I’m pretty sure I just won this thread.
06-09-2018, 02:56 PM
#85
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I don't know Ferraro, I think you and Panny are pretty darn close!
Proposed tie breaker...who can post up a photo/video of their wife with their car saying "I'm Number One"?
Proposed tie breaker...who can post up a photo/video of their wife with their car saying "I'm Number One"?
06-09-2018, 05:04 PM
#87
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06-09-2018, 05:46 PM
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06-10-2018, 09:03 AM
#89
Count me in. Love her to bits but she is the most annoying active passenger I have ever had to endure!!!
Flat six sounds and vintage whine don't mix well. Worse than BMW's fake induction sounds playing through the speakers.
How so? Well for starters, she's definitely not pre-recorded, the acoustic frequencies modulate wildly, and she often resorts to physical violence, slaps upside the head being the preferred method...
Flat six sounds and vintage whine don't mix well. Worse than BMW's fake induction sounds playing through the speakers.
How so? Well for starters, she's definitely not pre-recorded, the acoustic frequencies modulate wildly, and she often resorts to physical violence, slaps upside the head being the preferred method...
06-10-2018, 10:31 AM
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Count me in. Love her to bits but she is the most annoying active passenger I have ever had to endure!!!
Flat six sounds and vintage whine don't mix well. Worse than BMW's fake induction sounds playing through the speakers.
How so? Well for starters, she's definitely not pre-recorded, the acoustic frequencies modulate wildly, and she often resorts to physical violence, slaps upside the head being the preferred method...
Flat six sounds and vintage whine don't mix well. Worse than BMW's fake induction sounds playing through the speakers.
How so? Well for starters, she's definitely not pre-recorded, the acoustic frequencies modulate wildly, and she often resorts to physical violence, slaps upside the head being the preferred method...