dmac

....the look I see on young boys' faces when I drive by.

The boys (about 7-12 years old) seem to just light up like they just saw Santa on his sleigh on Christmas eve when I drive by. They smash their faces against the window with eyes wide open to get a closer look. Then they turn and tell their mom or dad who usually seem to be rather disinterested. Most of the time their jaw just drops as I slowly drive by and give a polite wave.

I was this young boy once.

I really don't like any attention, but this has happened several times and it always brings a big smile to my face and makes me feel like a kid again.

Riad

....the look I see on young boys' faces when I drive by.

Exactly. I remember when I was a boy how I felt. The kids in my neighborhood are so excited when I drive by... it reminds me of when I was a kid.



Peace,
Rob

C4CRNA

I see this all the time, I was also that kid growing up excited to see a Porsche go by. Now I just look in the garage and pinch myself. I like the tough chicks that work at the convenience store that are gazing out the window when I pull up they make a point of saying "thats a beautiful car" when I pick up a paper or some coffee.They usually are missing some teeth and I think GOD am I lucky or what!!

gr8330

The best part about driving a porsche is......
Driving a Porsche

TCR

The best part about driving a porsche is......not driving a Mustang

Russ Murphy

....the look I see on young boys' faces when I drive by.

I was right there 29 years ago. Except I was only able to see the cars in magazines. 911 turbo carrera. Ohhh maw gawwwdd! I saw one in person a few years later in Santa Fe. It was like the second coming. I giggle a little every day when I get in the car.

LVDell

The therapy session it provides after a long crappy day!

yetis

All the ladies sweating me

I have no idea what that means, I heard it on TV once.


I agree with Dell, even in traffic, it makes me feel better.

mtb968

Wow, timely thread. Just today on my way home from work, sitting at a light, I look to my left and there is a car full of excited 10-12 yr olds staring at the P. It totally reminded me of my youth.

TT Gasman

Good thread.

LiveNupe

Listening to the exhaust and the sensation of "oneness" between man and machine.

As a side note:
I have to admit that I didn't see a lot of Porsches in the blue collar neighborhood where I grew up (Gary, IN). As a kid, I did, however, grin ear to ear whenever I saw a Smokey and the Bandit Trans-Am with T-Tops and the eagle on the hood. My point is, I can relate to being the excited little boy watching his dream car go by.... it's just that my dream car wasn't made in Germany. I caught 45 minutes of Smokey & the Bandit while flipping through the channels a couple of weeks ago. I must admit that I had to ask myself "What in the hell did I ever like about that car???"

Not trying to sound snobby, but fortunately for me, my tastes have evolved over the years.

jedier

The feeling of kinship when crossing another P-car owner in traffic and getting a wave back: this only happened to me once before with my Golf GTi but never since and never as often as now.
The physical, aural and emotional sensation that it provides whenever I drive it.
And yes, the reminiscence of my childhood when I see boys staring and pointing.
Priceless... well almost.

JM

ElTorrente

On my way home after first buying it, I stopped at a rest stop to talk on the phone, and right after I parked, 3 kids knocked on my window and asked if they could take pictures with my car. I got out of the car and let them pose with it- handing the camera back and forth as they all had their turn. It was pretty cool. I've wanted a 911 for about 30 years and I still can't believe I finally bought one. I am addicted to driving it - I am always looking for a reason to drive somewhere.

kilrgt

The best part of driving a Porsche is.........it's my Porsche.

911porschefan

I must admit, I rember being a little kid drooling over the P cars. I have been a fan for over 20 years and still have some magazines from as far back as 15 years ago with Porsches in them. It always brings a smile to my face when I see another kid stare at my car as I sit in traffic. Or better yet the kid that stops walking to stare and gets tugged from their parents, that always makes me kind of chuckle.