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wearing a suit to the store could make it a nicer experience.... just like driving the 997 to pick up some nuts-'n-bolts from the hardware store. Otherwise it'll just be an uneventful drive through the city, while the 911 will always make it feel special.

TD in DC

Absolutely, and that is exactly what I do. I give that extra tip at the beginning, then I give the traditional $1 when I leave. They usually let me keep my keys. I really think it is all about respect. If you act like some rich snobby bastard in a Porsche who looks down on valets and yet only tips $1, watch out for your car. If you treat a valet with respect and treat them as peers (and professionals), I promise that MOST will watch your car for you as if it were their own. Respect and civility go far IMHO.

OCBen

Mr. Accelerate, nice job with your avatar there.

TD in DC

So true. Don Pipo visits Home Depot multiple times in his 996 every weekend.

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keep going guys, few more praises and maybe we'll be able to convince him to bring that bad boy out to the track!

9Eleven

Thanks for the tip.

Flying Finn

Heh, that's a good one!

I remember (vaguely) the story when Dr. Porsche himself was at bebble beach and when one of very rare Porsche won concours competition, he was asked did he feel proud to see that old car in such a pristine condition and winning the concours, he replied it was sad to see that car only being "babyed" and not driven hard because that's what he built the car for.

OCBen

Hey Finn, do you remember where you might have read this story? It sure is an interesting one if it can be corroborated.

Flying Finn

Would you wear your Armani Suite or hang it in a closet? Hey its your waste!

Flying Finn

Not too long ago.

Maybe it was one of the magazines (911&Porsche world, Excellence or Panorama) where they had story about Porsche race cars...
Could be one of my Porsche books too.

Damn, I need to go through my Porsche books & magazines and find it.

Anyone else remember this story?

munro86

My Uncle used to engage the hand-brake by holding the button in so as to not wear out the rachet mechanism and he had a cloth over it as well...I kid you not! And as a joke (I think?) he would reach out of his window while driving and polish the roof...funny as hell.

OCBen

That's a great idea!
Hey, I'm almost there!
I keep a couple microfiber towels in the armrest compartment that I occasionally use to wipe as I drive or at a stoplight - usually the dash, or the side mirror. The wife frowns when I do that, something about it being embarrassing. I have no idea what she's talking about.

1080iAddict

This is out of control. I really hope I dont have to start driving in a straight line so I dont wear out the rack & pinion steering.

texas911

Yes I wear my Armani suit when the occasion calls for it. I drive my Porsche when the occasion calls for it. I also don't wear the same watch everyday. Nor my shoes. Whey drive the same car everyday?

TD in DC

It is one thing to drive something else because you feel like it or prefer it. It is something altogether different not to drive the Porsche you love because you don't want to get it dirty or wear it out. Apples and Oranges. Of course, everyone has the right to do whatever they choose. It is their car. However, why would they want to?