View Poll Results: How old are you ? 996 owners only.
Under 25
34
4.14%
26-30
90
10.96%
31-35
86
10.48%
36-40
104
12.67%
41-45
123
14.98%
46-50
120
14.62%
51-55
82
9.99%
over 55
182
22.17%
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How old are the 996 owners ?
09-30-2013, 03:33 PM
#47
Burning Brakes
Bought my first 996 c2 cab at the age of 25 as birthday gift from me to me then my current 03 c2 coupe right before I turned 30 as an early gift. Wife had found the car and wanted to buy it for my birthday but I couldn't wait another month so I jumped on it. Ill be 32 in april.
09-30-2013, 03:54 PM
#48
Race Director
I purchased my first P-car on my birthday six or seven years ago - and traded that car ('03 986) in on my 996. It's the gift that keeps on giving. I just ticked over to 43...
09-30-2013, 04:09 PM
#49
If the poll had a few more decades at the older end I would feel younger now.
My first Porsche at 55. I'm not too old to firewall the throttle. I am old enough to appreciate suspension on my daily commute.
My first Porsche at 55. I'm not too old to firewall the throttle. I am old enough to appreciate suspension on my daily commute.
09-30-2013, 06:28 PM
#51
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I purchased my first Porsche in 1973 at age 27 a new 914 2.0. The following year, I traded it in for a 1974 911S. Since that time I've had another 914, a 1982 928 and a 1991 928 S4. I bought my current 996 in 2009 at the tender age of 63
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10-01-2013, 11:30 AM
#53
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10-01-2013, 05:13 PM
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Bought at 40, (42 now) should have come around sooner, but was not the right time and no $$ then. My 8 year old has already offerred my $5k for my 99 Cab when he turns 16. Wonder if in 8 years that will be the going rate anyway?
10-01-2013, 06:04 PM
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My 40th AE was my 40th birthday present to myself in 2011. I hit 42 last month. First Porsche, have dreamed of one since I was 12 and was finally able to find the right one at the right time.
10-01-2013, 06:52 PM
#57
Bought my first porsche when I was 21. A 944 Turbo and quickly learned that just bcuz you can afford to buy it doesn't mean you can afford to maintain it. After running it into the ground, I sold it to my bro who spent $$ to bring it back up to mint. I vowed not to get a sweet car until I can afford to maintain it as well. I bought my 996 turbo 2 years ago at 36 and it has been heaven ever since. I am looking at a 07gt3 but the wifey says we need a bigger house. I am hoping to go shopping again in about 3 years or so.
10-02-2013, 12:33 AM
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At 29 but just turned 30 2 days ago............ 
2012 Range Rover Sport
2004 996TT EPL
K24/18G, AWE Intercoolers, Fabspeed Gen III, 72lb Inject, Aquamist HFS-1, Upgrade Intake Plenum, ClutchMaster Stg 3, GT3RS LWFW, Vivid Racing GT3 Brake Kit, TPC Stage 3 Suspension, HRE Fuchs, GT3 Seats, Techquipment Roll Bar
2012 Range Rover Sport
2004 996TT EPL
K24/18G, AWE Intercoolers, Fabspeed Gen III, 72lb Inject, Aquamist HFS-1, Upgrade Intake Plenum, ClutchMaster Stg 3, GT3RS LWFW, Vivid Racing GT3 Brake Kit, TPC Stage 3 Suspension, HRE Fuchs, GT3 Seats, Techquipment Roll Bar
10-02-2013, 10:29 AM
#60
I think the best time to have one if money allows is before you have kids when you're in your 20's or 30's. After that it can get a bit harder with more responsibilities and when practicality gets in the way.
I'm very blessed to be one of the fortunate ones like others on here.
I'm very blessed to be one of the fortunate ones like others on here.