Jealous people... Gr.
03-13-2007, 02:34 PM
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Jealous people... Gr.
For the 2nd time in a month some @#$@ has done something inappropriate to my car.
I parked it behind my office on a Sunday while I was getting some work done, and someone throw a piece of cardboard soaked in what I can only assume to be soda or fruit juice.
Two weeks later, Some moron let ALL the air of my back left tire.
Do you guys find people doing this to your cars as well?
I parked it behind my office on a Sunday while I was getting some work done, and someone throw a piece of cardboard soaked in what I can only assume to be soda or fruit juice.
Two weeks later, Some moron let ALL the air of my back left tire.
Do you guys find people doing this to your cars as well?
03-13-2007, 02:39 PM
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I doubt it. At home it's in a garage, if and when I bring it to the office, it's parked behind the building in a private alley. People have to go out of their way to do this sort of thing.
03-13-2007, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by lude
For the 2nd time in a month some @#$@ has done something inappropriate to my car.
I parked it behind my office on a Sunday while I was getting some work done, and someone throw a piece of cardboard soaked in what I can only assume to be soda or fruit juice.
Two weeks later, Some moron let ALL the air of my back left tire.
Do you guys find people doing this to your cars as well?
I parked it behind my office on a Sunday while I was getting some work done, and someone throw a piece of cardboard soaked in what I can only assume to be soda or fruit juice.
Two weeks later, Some moron let ALL the air of my back left tire.
Do you guys find people doing this to your cars as well?
Probably kids - I'd recommend doing some surveillance to catch them
I bet they'll try again seeing as they've struck twice already.
Either stake it out yourself, or get a webcam on it if you can see the car from some point in your building.
03-13-2007, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by lude
For the 2nd time in a month some @#$@ has done something inappropriate to my car.
I parked it behind my office on a Sunday while I was getting some work done, and someone throw a piece of cardboard soaked in what I can only assume to be soda or fruit juice.
Two weeks later, Some moron let ALL the air of my back left tire.
Do you guys find people doing this to your cars as well?
I parked it behind my office on a Sunday while I was getting some work done, and someone throw a piece of cardboard soaked in what I can only assume to be soda or fruit juice.
Two weeks later, Some moron let ALL the air of my back left tire.
Do you guys find people doing this to your cars as well?
But I get lots of snide comments about "being rich", which I am not.
Bill
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03-13-2007, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by newport996
Have not had any issues with my car.....luckily, but in socal...Porsches are like Honda Accords....
03-13-2007, 03:29 PM
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No problems with the 996 yet, but 2 cars ago I had a Jaguar Vandenplas (long wheel base with tray tables in the back...looked like my dad's oldsmobuick, but from England.) I live in Tampa and had a stolen hood ornament, smashed back windshield, and keyed -- all withing 13 months. All while parked in front of my house on weekend nights. Miraculously the cops caught them once and it was vandal kids indiscriminantly running through the neighborhood with a crowbar. My neighborhood is upper middle class. Fortunately we moved in April and now have a real garage. Hence, I bought a 996 and it lives inside. I actually took the events too personally! I hope you don't. I'm sure it's not. 
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03-13-2007, 03:42 PM
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But I get lots of snide comments about "being rich", which I am not.
03-13-2007, 03:46 PM
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sorry to hear about ur car troubles...i can't say i've had any up here tho.
Most people in toronto usually send a compliment my way or just ignore it..then again when i'm walkin around i look like an angry brown guy so they mite be afraid i'll do something horrible to them if i get angry (think incredible hulk with a sexy tan).
Most people in toronto usually send a compliment my way or just ignore it..then again when i'm walkin around i look like an angry brown guy so they mite be afraid i'll do something horrible to them if i get angry (think incredible hulk with a sexy tan).
03-13-2007, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by rroobbcc
I have always tended to think the same, but I guess it really depends on your perspective of "rich". Statistically the bulk of us Porsche owners (the newer, i.e. more expensive, Porsches anyway) are in the top 5% of annual income, which means 95% of people out there probably consider us all "rich". Which is also why you incite different behaviour from others when in the P-car.
They choose to spend their dough differently (perhaps more normally) than I do,
and I have very low expenses. So, yes, I am richer. My lifestyle is by design on my part, and their's is their choice.
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03-13-2007, 04:26 PM
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It's never been a problem in Delaware. I had a BMW M Roadster for six years, then a C4S for two years. Never got anything but compliments and thumbs up. One old fart gave my wife and me a jealous glare then declared "You think your pretty sporty in that car!" That's still a catch line in our household.
Even the members of the disadvantaged Latino community seem to respect the car, especially when I tell them that the Porsche is my daily driver.
Even the members of the disadvantaged Latino community seem to respect the car, especially when I tell them that the Porsche is my daily driver.
03-13-2007, 04:30 PM
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I agree w/wrljet . Buying the best higher mileage example available lets me keep up w/my pastime, without breaking the bank. I find this amusing, when I go to one of our plants, and get some ribbing. Of course, it's easy to come back at 'em when I'm parking next to their $45K Silverado 4x4 crew cab! 
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Most everyone that I know in PCA is not wealthy- then again, just because you're active in PCA doesn't make you a statistical representation of the p-car ownership (all those folks who drive their "bling" "poorsh" and never wave, never flash their headlights, etc. don't join, unless the dealer buys them their membership).
+Most everyone that I know in PCA is not wealthy- then again, just because you're active in PCA doesn't make you a statistical representation of the p-car ownership (all those folks who drive their "bling" "poorsh" and never wave, never flash their headlights, etc. don't join, unless the dealer buys them their membership).