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Old 09-30-2010, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 2Many Cars
Funny, my daughters are 16 and 19 with the exact same story. The 16 year old does like being seen in the Vanquish but otherwise they have no interest in the cars themselves.
My 17 year old doesn't even like me dropping her of at high school in the Porsche because her teachers tease her. I drop her off 1/2 a block away!
Old 09-30-2010, 04:24 PM
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Thanks for the great pics. I can't wait to get him out in the garage. Well, he's already been there but slept through the whole adventure.

Originally Posted by curve lover
Never too early!

(... also a great racing mantra.)

P.S. He bringing his parents to the next PCA parade? Been too long, bro

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I have always wanted to visit Savannah but that's a long drive. I'm almost positive that I will be attending the 2012 Parade. See you then if not before?

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... . You just let the kid develop their interests as they come forward, what ever they are.
So do you think buying this car for him when he's 1 month old is too much? If Jager says never too early ...

Old 09-30-2010, 04:42 PM
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...So do you think buying this car for him when he's 1 month old is too much? If Jager says never too early ...
No but don't be disappointed when he spends most of his time on the Xbox.
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Very cute pics of your kiddies, guys!

My three are only somewhat interested in cars - the oldest, because he gets his learner's permit next April; the middle one, because she has a thing for Karmann Ghia's; and the youngest, because she likes to be seen "stylin'."
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Great pics! I have three daughters. The middle one is the closest to me in liking cars. We got her a 944 for her first car which was probably not the wisest move. My son-in-law is very interested so I'm enjoying teaching him about pcars. It's fun to share the excitement that comes with these cars.
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Originally Posted by hoggel
I met my wife at a PCA autocross. Over the years we've enjoyed our Porsches and the people we've met through car club events. But just because we love our Porsches doesn't mean that we are going to pressure our new son to share our interests.

He's coming along well. Five months.
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We're starting out with a mini F1 size steering wheel and working him up...
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Looks like my story may turn out to be a bit different...
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My 2 stepdaughters (15 and 12) are semi interested. My oldest will always tell me if she sees one on the road or in a movie. Almost got duped into watching one of the Twilight movies for Porsche content. My son (turns 4 in March) on the other hand is very much into cars. He loves playing with his Matchbox cars. Even when we play Candyland we use cars instead of the pieces. They are all adopted by the way so genetics has nothing to do with it.

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It's been a year. He loves to go in the garage and look at the Porsches, pictures of Porsches, and the bicycles. I tell him, "If you stay out of trouble this will all be yours."

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Originally Posted by hoggel

He loves to go in the garage and look at the Porsches and the bicycles.

I tell him, "If you stay out of trouble this will all be yours."
Now I know why the Big Wheel was the first & last I got from my family
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Old 09-18-2011, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by hoggel
Louis-- You've gotta be proud!
Reminds me of...




MUCH cuter than these dolls at shows

Old 09-18-2011, 06:36 PM
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Jager, if you are coming to SLC for next year's parade we'd love to have you meet Alex.

That's some serious big wheel air!
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My grandson was 5 when I shot the picture for my avatar. At two he could name off the cars by brand (and some models) as they drove into Starbucks, "Ford, the big blue oval...Chevrolet, the heartbeat of America..." Start 'em early!
Old 09-18-2011, 10:21 PM
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My little guy just loves cars. His favorite is a Carrera GT, but seems to think highly of the 993 as well.

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