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Old May 27, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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I meant to post at 295,000 but it came and went during some lousy weather and I didn't get to take any photos. I should hit 300,000 by the beginning of July. I anticipate being at 299,650 June 22 when I get back from a road trip to Virginia, and 300,000 my next trip down June 29th. I still haven't done any major engine work. Clearly, leaving the engine tray on hasn't hurt much. A few weeks ago I rented a 2013 Boxster for a weekend in L.A. and I couldn't wait to get back into my car when I got home. When I bought the car in 1996 (with 42 miles on the odometer) I rationalized the purchase telling myself that I would drive it for 250,000 miles. I never thought that I would actually hit that. I hadn't kept a car for more than 2 years up to that point, including a new 1995 red/tan C2. I just purchased a top. It'll be the third, including the one it came with. I am on my second clutch. The first was replaced at 89,000, I think. Anyway, nothing says age like patina so I took a few photos of the interior parts that display it.
The speedo


The gearshift


The steering wheel - black on the left, blue everywhere else


My accessories. The interior of my car is no longer sacred. It hasn't been for a while. I added a 3 outlet adapter and a cupholder to the console. Plugged in is my Garmin, my Valentine 1 and my skydock. Necessary items for frequent road trips.


I'm looking forward to hitting 400,000 in 2018.
Thanks for looking
rich
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Old May 27, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by richardew
I meant to post at 295,000 but it came and went during some lousy weather and I didn't get to take any photos. I should hit 300,000 by the beginning of July. I anticipate being at 299,650 June 22 when I get back from a road trip to Virginia, and 300,000 my next trip down June 29th. I still haven't done any major engine work. Clearly, leaving the engine tray on hasn't hurt much. A few weeks ago I rented a 2013 Boxster for a weekend in L.A. and I couldn't wait to get back into my car when I got home. When I bought the car in 1996 (with 42 miles on the odometer) I rationalized the purchase telling myself that I would drive it for 250,000 miles. I never thought that I would actually hit that. I hadn't kept a car for more than 2 years up to that point, including a new 1995 red/tan C2. I just purchased a top. It'll be the third, including the one it came with. I am on my second clutch. The first was replaced at 89,000, I think. Anyway, nothing says age like patina so I took a few photos of the interior parts that display it.
The speedo


The gearshift


The steering wheel - black on the left, blue everywhere else


My accessories. The interior of my car is no longer sacred. It hasn't been for a while. I added a 3 outlet adapter and a cupholder to the console. Plugged in is my Garmin, my Valentine 1 and my skydock. Necessary items for frequent road trips.


I'm looking forward to hitting 400,000 in 2018.
Thanks for looking
rich
So cool. Congrats on the mileage.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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very nice!
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Old May 27, 2013 | 07:04 PM
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!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

The steering wheel is awesome.

But I have to ask, do you wear your smoking jacket in the car?
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Old May 27, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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congrats on the mileage. Some of the "patina" on the interior would bug me though.

enjoy.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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Very cool!
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Old May 27, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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definitely not a poser's car. Very cool.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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1,2,3... jinx, Jer.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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297,495 is how you pronounce bullet-proof!
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Old May 27, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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The best part of the whole story is that's 300,000 miles of driving enjoyment. How many of us drive something less desirable in order to "save" the good 993. Stupidity and I am sadly part of that group! Thanks for giving us all some perspective.

The pipe is my favorite image....
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Old May 27, 2013 | 08:54 PM
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Very inspiring for us younger generation, hope to be there someday. My pipe looks a little different tho. zoinks!
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Old May 27, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Best post I have read.
Love it!
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Old May 27, 2013 | 09:01 PM
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You are my hero.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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Nice! I'm amazed the odometer worked that long.. or have you replaced the gears a couple times?
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Old May 27, 2013 | 09:24 PM
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Nice! I'm amazed the odometer worked that long.. or have you replaced the gears a couple times?
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