Give Me A Reason Not To Buy The 997?
03-31-2010, 02:53 PM
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03-31-2010, 08:34 PM
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I am like you, no kids and financially independent...buy one! You can't take the money with you. Life is too short not to have things that make you smile. When I drive my 997S cab, I feel like I am at home and with a good friend. These cars are simply amazing! You won't be disappointed!
03-31-2010, 09:18 PM
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Similar story here. Late 40s, always wanted one, finally decided that as long as I'm hitting all the other targets, e.g., 401k, 529 plan, etc., why not put some of the surplus toward something I'll get daily enjoyment from. At some point, deferred gratification has to mean today, or else it is gratification denied. That was the theory, or rationale, and it has worked out great. And my frugal side was happy that the "like new" very low mileage CPO'd '07 997S was had for $32k under original sticker, a few months back. Think of it as diversifying your assets.
03-31-2010, 10:08 PM
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do it
i sold my 2005 997 s cab about 2yrs ago and have regretted it every day (even though i bought a cls 63 amg)..theres nothing like a 911...this week i sold the cls and returned to porsche. i will never leave again. you will be psyched every time you get to drive it. you will look for reasons to drive far away or run errands or whatever. its very different than the hp monsters like m5 and cls amg. its like driving a race car every day around town. There is absolutely nothing better. you will never regret it. It will make you happy every day and put a smile on your face every day. You will find yourself going into the garage at night just to look at her or sit in her. Nothing like it. You only live once and life is too short not to drive a porsche. As i told my wife last night - a porsche is not a car - its a way of life!!
i sold my 2005 997 s cab about 2yrs ago and have regretted it every day (even though i bought a cls 63 amg)..theres nothing like a 911...this week i sold the cls and returned to porsche. i will never leave again. you will be psyched every time you get to drive it. you will look for reasons to drive far away or run errands or whatever. its very different than the hp monsters like m5 and cls amg. its like driving a race car every day around town. There is absolutely nothing better. you will never regret it. It will make you happy every day and put a smile on your face every day. You will find yourself going into the garage at night just to look at her or sit in her. Nothing like it. You only live once and life is too short not to drive a porsche. As i told my wife last night - a porsche is not a car - its a way of life!!
DO IT!
03-31-2010, 10:27 PM
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Single, no kids, financially solvent - ****, buy the porsche and a Ferrari! also, forget the girl at the gym. I love women/people like that. the car is stupid but i'm sure she spends money on something that others would think ridiculous.
03-31-2010, 10:28 PM
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I was in my 20's when I purchased my first Porsche and have owned several since. You will have more fun with the Porsche and meet the greatest people. This is a great fraternity which you will thoroughly enjoy.
03-31-2010, 10:42 PM
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What response were you expecting from the 997 gang? Buying a 997 may change your situation-not married no kids. You should not buy one: (1) if you value money over contentment, (2) want to stop dreaming & start living the dream, (3) don't like little kids in the car next to you with the same dreamy look you had when you were 10. Life is too short mate-eat, drink, & drive a Porsche.
Cheers
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04-01-2010, 10:32 AM
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Can relate to your deliberations, same age and bought first Porsche (GT3 Clubsport) last year after wanting one forever. For the life of me I cannot work out why I waited. I should simply have bought a cheaper one sooner and upgraded over the years as I could afford better. Like Edgy says, when you find yourself winding down your window to listen to the Porsche in traffic next to you and you find yourself on the internet for ridiculous amounts of time searching for that perfect beast you'll know you're done for ..... the only outcome posible then is to own one. You'll know when purchase is inevitable. Its a slippery slope, relax and enjoy the ride!!
04-01-2010, 11:02 AM
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I only own a 964, so I have much less money tied up in my car vs. a 997. That said, in the three years I have owned the car I have done so many wonderful road trips, met so many wonderful P. car people, and learned so much about the wonderful engineering that goes into these cars. Whatever the financial cost has been, it really pails in comparison to the thousands of extremely satisfying memories I have gained from owning the car! It's a lifestyle...
The car + the experiences = too much fun to add up!
One day I realized I was laying on the couch reading about Porsches and always thinking... one day? My stack of Porsche magazines was growing, but I was never actually experiencing an of this first-hand. I put down my magazine and told my wife right then and there, I was going to buy a 911 in the next couple of weeks and start a new hobby. All this while I had two small kids (3 yrs. and 3 months at the time).
Let your Porsche freak out. These cars, and the whole experience, really are worth it!
The car + the experiences = too much fun to add up!
One day I realized I was laying on the couch reading about Porsches and always thinking... one day? My stack of Porsche magazines was growing, but I was never actually experiencing an of this first-hand. I put down my magazine and told my wife right then and there, I was going to buy a 911 in the next couple of weeks and start a new hobby. All this while I had two small kids (3 yrs. and 3 months at the time).
Let your Porsche freak out. These cars, and the whole experience, really are worth it!
04-01-2010, 03:50 PM
#59
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do it
i sold my 2005 997 s cab about 2yrs ago and have regretted it every day (even though i bought a cls 63 amg)..theres nothing like a 911...this week i sold the cls and returned to porsche. i will never leave again. you will be psyched every time you get to drive it. you will look for reasons to drive far away or run errands or whatever. its very different than the hp monsters like m5 and cls amg. its like driving a race car every day around town. There is absolutely nothing better. you will never regret it. It will make you happy every day and put a smile on your face every day. You will find yourself going into the garage at night just to look at her or sit in her. Nothing like it. You only live once and life is too short not to drive a porsche. As i told my wife last night - a porsche is not a car - its a way of life!!
i sold my 2005 997 s cab about 2yrs ago and have regretted it every day (even though i bought a cls 63 amg)..theres nothing like a 911...this week i sold the cls and returned to porsche. i will never leave again. you will be psyched every time you get to drive it. you will look for reasons to drive far away or run errands or whatever. its very different than the hp monsters like m5 and cls amg. its like driving a race car every day around town. There is absolutely nothing better. you will never regret it. It will make you happy every day and put a smile on your face every day. You will find yourself going into the garage at night just to look at her or sit in her. Nothing like it. You only live once and life is too short not to drive a porsche. As i told my wife last night - a porsche is not a car - its a way of life!!
