Annoying Things about Porsche ownership

After two weeks with the car, there are a whole lot of things I like, but a few annoyances I have observed. Here's my list... 1) Stopped at a light with the top down, people want to talk to you. WTF! 2) Driving down the highway, with the cruise on, you pull into the right hand lane to let a faster car pass. They invariably slow down to ogle and you end up getting stuck behind a big slow moving truck. To make this worse, everyone behind them slows down to ogle and it takes 5 minutes to get around the truck. ( I figured out a solution though ) 3) Everyone with a Vette, Nissan Z, or kid in a rice rocket wants to race 4). Ferrari drivers give a respectful nod. Good for them. 5) The gas tank is really small. Despite these minor annoyances, I love the car. When you floor the go pedal the world stands still. The whine of the turbos is music to soothe the soul.

I agree and the tt is on my bucket list.

You need to trade your turbo for a C2 to eliminate some of your problems...I can help you.

brake dust....

+1 for ogling! Not like its a Pagani or something. Its nice, though, that other people get enjoyment out of it even though they aren't behind the steering wheel.

Parking. No matter where you park someone always parks right next to you or in front of you when you have stuff for the trunk. Even when you park in the last (furthest) space from the store. Valet guy wants to do a Ferris Bueller's Day Off on you. I would not give the keys to a valet person. I would pay for the spot and park her myself.

I haven't had bad brake dust problems. That's been one of the pleasant surprises. The BMW and MB...now they have brake dust problems. On the parking, I discovered long ago that 3% of the population is narcicistic enough to park right next to you just because they know it ticks you off. I just look for a wide space and park in it. Of course I live in The land of suburbans and pickups so our spaces are generally plenty wide for a Pcar. I have valet parked twice. I tell them the mileage and hand them half a twenty when I give them the keys. They get the point. Both times the car is sitting right there next to the door when I come out.

annoys me that everyone wants to tell you their story about "I had this (insert car name here) and had it up to (insert high MPH here) once" - either that or, "I had a buddy with a (insert exotic car name here) and I raced him from (insert two towns here) and beat him in my (insert POS car name here)

I go to the store yesterday, and back into the farthest spot on the end, with the wheels 1/2 inch from the curb. The rest of the parking lot is half empty. As I'm leaving the store and walking back to my car, I see some jerk that just backed his silver 993 turbo next to me. I asked him if he was afraid I was going to ding his door. The p-car fraternity is great!

sounds like an air-cooled jerk

Air-cooled and jerk is redundant.

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Yes, no matter what I drive, the Turbo, 5, or M3 project car, I can park in BFE and still come out to a Suburban parked next to me (despite the abundance of parking spots closer to the establishment's entrances). It's true, compact parking spots in Texas really mean 1/2 ton p/u parking. Michael.

I find it quite annoying that I can't reach the mail in my mailbox from the car with the window rolled down. I have to get out to get the mail. Oh the humanity! Maybe I should sell the car... I think not.

my fav is still "how many HP has that thing got.....320?....this (insert new GM product) has got 375/380/410) ha....guess you should have saved some money and bought one of these!" um, yeah....sure bud. I once got into a stoplight conversation with a GT-R owner. He rolled up and lowered his window....said nice car, so I said you too. Then he laughs and says, well, ya...it's faster than your car!! to which I replied, this is true....but you're still driving a NISSAN. His girlfriend chuckled. I drove off (mildly)

That's funny. I just got back from running a few errands with Mrs. SSST. We were at a light and a ZR1 pulled up next to me and reved his engine. Mrs. SSST said, you're not really going to ebmarrass him are you? Which is code for act your age. I responded it was a ZR1 and that the only way I could embarrass him was if he stalled it in first. Her response... "Well he's still driving a Chevy." That's one badass looking Chevy though.

Depending on what kind of mood I am in......when I get to a stop light and invariably some "dude" pulls up next to me in his ride, looks me over and wants to go for it.........I look over, smile, rev the engine a few times... then look straight ahead.....the light turns green, he goes for it......I sit there....... then when I pull up next to him I make sure I give him a big smile..........he's just been played......worsk like a charm.

Took my wife to lunch this pass week and found the best valet service... the young man parked my p-car in a special spot by itself, put cones in the parking spots next to her so no other cars were parked next to her afterwards, and handed my keys back to me in the restaurant/lounge. Smart kid = big tip and customer appreciation. BTW, this was all his idea... even insisted on bring me my keys afterward after parking her. So what's annoying about this? Well to start with how do I get all the other valets to do this without sounding like a pompous p-*** owner. But really... this was the best and I want it again. Well I've found one place where I'll risk valeting her in town with one particular valet.

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that's why we drive cab :-)

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Really, same problem at the ATM, but with the Cab, I can stand on the seat..

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Aaaargh! The parking!! I wish we were more of a parallel parking culture. Only ONE TIME have I parked my car at The Woodlands mall - for a 10-15 min stop - and I got a ding on the passenger door. I was the first car on the row, so I parked as far away as possible from the other car - some station wagon. And you guys (copper, ssst) know how big these parking spots are in Texas. It's one of those days when you just go FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU...

I was at the pub the other day parked right in front. A friend of mine parks his brand new bright red Smart car right next to me. He had driven it straight from the dealer, where he had traded in his Mercedes for it. While we sat at the bar two different women walked right past my p-carcompletely ignoring it and stood for a long time checking out his Smart car. Gotta luv the PNW!

One piece of advice I got from a friend that used to valet. 1.) Yes - they will rag your car out. 2.) When you give them the keys...wait for them to hand you the keys back. There is no requirement for them to keep your keys. Request a spot up front as well.

I was a valet at a very expensive high-rise condominium building in the 1980s when I was in college. I can attest to the fact that the attitude and maturity level of most valets isn't very high. My coworkers were generally either college students, or simply morons. I rarely have my car valet parked, and I always ask for it to be left up front.

I worked as a valet in Boston back in the 80s. We used to leave a whole floor of the garage empty so we could use it for a skid pad with the hot cars.

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ROFLOL!!!!! I have to try that at least once....great post!!!!!

lately its been the broke, drunk, no job, dirty, loud, know it all, wanna be... that has approached me to say nice car and wants to talk about it. Your Number 4 YES they do! But try to get one out of a pepper wanna be owner.

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OMG so true... a Prius, Smart or other EPA posterchild car would get the looks in Seattle too.... P-car owners are wasteful destroyers of the planet... as the SUV's shake thier fists

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I was just trying to be friendly. Hmmph.

you live this problems in America or somewhere which is rich. lets imagine my situation i live in Turkey Antalya. Yes our country is rich too but our problem is in Antalya there are so many people which is poor , come to between rich places. so i have these problems.. 1- when i wait on the road for traffic lights somepeople try to talk me 2- fuel depot is small i think 3- in Turkey there is so many bad or some cars which they believe they are fast. and they try to race me . 4- everypeople ask my what is you higher speed mile. what is the hp of your car what did you make the higher speed. 5- and some people when i drive fast on roads. they fell jealous to my. and making annoying things like sound to horn something. but i get used to these kind of people. i make my windows black and no body see me these are annoying things of pcar

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sounds like a really lame chick

I feel bad driving the car in or around poorer neighborhoods, because I feel like I'm rubbing it in their faces, driving such a "fancy" car, if you know what I mean?

Yes...but maybe that "one" kid sees your car and wants to better himself so he can have one some day. I am proud to have earned everything I have, I do not feel guilty - nor should you.

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I actually get positive comments on mine when driving through bad neighborhoods. I would hope it serves as an inspiration for others.

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Hey, some of my best friends are "air-cooled." larry

Everyone thinks you "are rich" Porsche vs. Porcupine question

The most annoying thing for me is the cost of parts and repairs. Most of the time I can't justify taking it in, so I DIY.

The most annoying thing for me is that people think I'm cooler than I really am.

One thing that can be annoying is that I have to hide my car when I entertain customers. I know that it's a 9+ year old car with nearly 100k miles on it, but in the eyes of a customer, it's a Porsche. Period. Whenever I entertain customers at a restaurant, I have to park in the back so they won't see just so they won't judge me with their preconceived notion of Porsche owners.

Dennis: I share some of your concern. I am trying to start a consulting practice - (I have been practicing for the past two years. I hope to start doing it for real now.) I have now had two fellow consultants and a potential client look at my car, drop their jaws and say, "Boy your consulting practice must be REALLY successful." I wonder if my potential clients will look at my car and decide that my rates are too high - if I can afford a car like this. What they don't know is that this is a 10 year old car that is probably worth less than the Lexus LS that they're driving. I know one thing for sure. I am having a lot more fun than they are!!! larry

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And your car will depreciate less than the brand new Lexus LS they're driving.

Boy can i identify with this!! It has only been a couple of years that some customers found out about the Carrera and then last year I started showing up in the C350 that is the DD (got a great deal second hand). In January I bought a used Cayenne for my wife but made the mistake switching cars on a day when I had to visit a good customer...........after our meeting i went out and as i was getting in the Cayenne he came running out to tell me something and saw the car............first thing out of his mouth " you Fxxxing bastard is one Porsche not enough! I don't know but I had a big smirk on my face!! I worked hard for these things and why should I be almost ashamed for having them!

I worked for a small business once, and the owner and his wife each had a Mercedes. They both drove them to the office every day. Whenever we had a client come to visit, it was my job to take the two cars out of the parking lot and "hide" them, so that the customers wouldn't see that they made enough money to own two MB's. Yes, I have worked hard for my Turbo, and I enjoy driving it. I don't make any apologies for it. Everyone decides where they want to put their money. Some in a house, some in art work, some in extravagant vacations. Mine is in a Porsche. And, I'm damn happy about it!! larry

The last comments definitely hit home with me too. When the guys at work found out I sold my 87 928 and just bought another more expensive one they gave me a hard time. So when I sold my second 928 to buy a Boxster I never told anyone what I bought. When I finally did tell someone I lied and told them I bought a used Boxster. I don't dare tell anyone I have a new one, that just wouldn't sit well. Sad thing is I'm usually one of the first ones in the office and I'm always the last one out and I can't even enjoy the fruits of my labor because the others will resent it. The only other annoying thing about Porsche ownership is rock chips!

Mine doesn't go anywhere near my clients even though it cost less than the 335 I drive when visiting clients. They already give me enough c**p about my rates. I wouldn't stand a chance if they saw me in the P car.

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The solution to rock chips is an investment in a clear bra. larry

My boss got a fully loaded Ford Fusion last year. It's annoying... to hear him rant about his "cool car", the Sync function, hybrid, mpg, etc... took all my former military barring to keep my trap shut. Wow, that's so awesome geekman! if he only new.

Double edged sword isn't it guys? We 'get' to drive 100 k plus cars for 1/4 oif their cost! I run into the same things and despite any corrections on my part a Porsche is a Porsche is a Porsche. I just live with it. And couldn't be happier!

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I feel the same way. I own a small courier / local trucking operation and feel the need to hide the fact that I have a Porsche from my clients, AND some employees. Like many others have said, the car costs me the same as a fully loaded Accord V6 - but try explaining that to people .

Hey Guys, maybe you need a "beater" to take to work something like a 80's chevy (*ducking*).......get a better rate for the consult?

GREAT THREAD! Got some good chuckles out of me I've got one i haven't seen here yet, the "what year is it?" Now granted mine is a bit of a Frankenstein so with some it could be a "reasonable" question but when i see the guy probably doesn't even know the engine isn't in the front I say "it's a 1979 "... "wow it looks brand new!!!!" Like it's going to make a difference to them what year it is. Oooh got another one, all my rides are totally customized and impeccable... but there's always someone who has to find something..."you know, you should really put some chrome caps on your tire valves", etc. I ignore or say 'man... get back in your Neon!"

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That's the nice thing about a 911. It doesn't matter what year it is. It still looks like a 911. I like what you did to the headlights. Is that something you had custom made or is it some sort of overlay?

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Thanks : they're Tech Art headlight masks, come un-painted and are attached with poly-silicone. Sort of a nice blend between 996 & 997. Cheers, Sid.

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My DD is a 1995 Nissan Maxima GLE .

Because I drive a Honda, I don't have any of the problems mentioned in the previous 53 posts!

hahahaha you always know how to crack me up Tim Wow don't know if anyone has noticed this but we've got a real cross cultural thread going here 996, 997, air-cooled, turbo... and all the kids are playing nice! AWESOME!