kocsis

In reading this forum I seem to realize how many members are in the later stage of their lives, many with a long history of 911s. I myself am 72 and decided to buy yet another 911 after driving the last air cooled version and the first well-designed water cooled version 997. Both were excellent cars and are worth today many times more than what I sold them for after a decade of use.
there is something special in us old guys buying 911. We value the details, the ride, the engine, the capacity to have a DD that could also track. Some cars are flashier, some are faster, but there is something magical in driving a 911- whatever generation.
a decade ago, I exited in my 911 a 360 degree turn from the turnpike. I enjoyed being able to do it at 60 plus miles per hour without the slightest instability. As I was rounding the curve, a state police pulled me over for speeding. “Officer, I’m and old man and this is one of my last pleasures left in life,” I said somewhat tongue in cheek. He let me go.

Fishah

Most of the people here are older because 992s are fking expensive!!

Everyone loves 911s though 😁

TSTMule

I am 34 and bought my first 2024 C2S manual. Had to wait almost two years before getting my allocation. Perhaps in the past, it was easier to obtain allocations

HOTCHKIS

I was 59 when I bought probably my first and last Porsche. Love it that much

Staffie Guy

I bought my first Porsche at 74. Got 3 more in the ensuing years and now at 97 I am looking for another 911 which could be my last one.


Just kidding-I am now 75 and enjoying my first and probably only Porsche.

Shogunade

Awesome.

Angryinch

Insert all the under 40 year olds trying to flex with their new 992...

Angryinch

Great story, thanks for sharing!

I hope to be in my 70s still blasting around in the car!

snakepilot 69

kocsis,

There is a thread “Porsche Seniors” going on the General Forum. You belong there along with the rest of us old farts.

Zhao

This, and priorities. I spent my 20s spending my money on racing as much as possible. 30s was about setting up my life so I didn't have to worry about retirement and I can insure my daughter should get a jump on life not be held back. Porsche at 40 to celebrate.

And ya 992s are fking expensive haha. Buying a new Porsche before it doesn't significantly set you back to do so is a bad financial decision for most people and I generally think if you're making enough to buy a new Porsche you're probably not an idiot with money, which is why most people wait before dropping 6 figures+ on a toy to drive on weekends.

CamsPorsche

OP sir you keep rocking those 911s!

brandobot

34 here with a 992 GTS arriving in June. I actually bought the 992 because I think it’s low key.

reddsektor

Well since you rang got my first porsche ('20 C2S) at 35 but not to flex. Just consider myself lucky to be able to graduate from bmw for the car that it is. Hopefully healthy by 65 when kids all grown up I can enjoy another one or a McLaren.

4carl

I’m 78 have a 992 GTS and Gt3 touring still do a little track.
I think it’s my 11th 911 and 42 car
. still do all my own maintenance and alignment/corner balance

Newusername

Turned 40 in February, got my first 911 at 37 - keep on enjoying them as long as you can.