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true, but most people wouldn't spend $20 to $30k for a 8yr old car....you can get a branspankin new infiniti or some other japanese crap for that amount.........and then of course everyone thinks that it costs about half a million dollars to change the breaks....I always get "man its going to cost you a lot to change the brakes on that thing"....................but its good, keeps a bunch of people from having them.
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true, but most people wouldn't spend $20 to $30k for a 8yr old car....you can get a branspankin new infiniti or some other japanese crap for that amount.........and then of course everyone thinks that it costs about half a million dollars to change the breaks....I always get "man its going to cost you a lot to change the brakes on that thing"....................but its good, keeps a bunch of people from having them.
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IF you think brakes are expensive, wait until you replace the rear tires every 9 to 12 months!
Run across young money whether it's self-funded or tfb
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and given you are from the city of angels where showtime is all about it, it's common to run across young money whether it's self-funded or TFB.
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true, but most people wouldn't spend $20 to $30k for a 8yr old car....you can get a branspankin new infiniti or some other japanese crap for that amount.........and then of course everyone thinks that it costs about half a million dollars to change the breaks....I always get "man its going to cost you a lot to change the brakes on that thing"....................but its good, keeps a bunch of people from having them.
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true, but most people wouldn't spend $20 to $30k for a 8yr old car....you can get a branspankin new infiniti or some other japanese crap for that amount.........and then of course everyone thinks that it costs about half a million dollars to change the breaks....I always get "man its going to cost you a lot to change the brakes on that thing"....................but its good, keeps a bunch of people from having them.
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people buy these cars and dont no about maintenence costs?its a special car,and costs a little more to take care of,but will take care of you in the long run,meaning dont skimp when it comes to parts and servicing,yes of course seek out the best deal!
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Do you guys get random, obviously not enthusiast, people asking the year of your Porsche? I get it all the time, I think it's pretty annoying. Or is it just me, since I look young, maybe people want to know how I have a Porsche??
I pulled up to a corner last week and had a random homeless guy even ask me what year....what the hell does he care??? I understand when I'm in my Nova, or the Bel Aire, because they are classics...but a newer looking Porsche, or is it so old it's almost a classic now?? haha
this last week I had another homeless guy ask me for some money, then when I got into my car, he was like " damn you can't even give me anymore money and you driving in that porsche"...then as I drove off he was saying "yo what year is dat"
anyway there is my rant
No. Usually the person looking at my Porsche has no idea what year or how old it is. I think that's a compliment, especially when they are surprised to hear that my 911 is 11 yrs. old.
age has nothing to do with it. asking what year a car is is a pretty standard question. and given you are from the city of angels where showtime is all about it, it's common to run across young money whether it's self-funded or TFB.
the next question people keep asking me is: "how fast have you gone in that thing?"
I don't get the year model question too often, but I do get the "how fast have you had it?" question pretty often. I get it for the Cayenne too, as if it's a sports car!
I get that to, Dennis. "how fast have you had it?" Well, i did squeeze it up to 120 to get past a clump of cars on the Interstate. Then, I tell them it was not even a two handed affair, it's just a well made German go-fast automobile.
Most people assume my C4S is NEW!! I don't tell em until it comes up in the conversation. I get "what do you do to own a car like that?" I don't know what to say, I tell them I work hard and work smart which of course I don't, but what can one say?
I do end any long conversation about P-cars with "Get One! Cheaper than you think."
the cost of getting into one is cheaper nowadays, but maintaining them... let's all be very honest here. it is more upkeep. no question. is it worth it? yes. without a doubt.
true, but most people wouldn't spend $20 to $30k for a 8yr old car....you can get a branspankin new infiniti or some other japanese crap for that amount.........and then of course everyone thinks that it costs about half a million dollars to change the breaks....I always get "man its going to cost you a lot to change the brakes on that thing"....................but its good, keeps a bunch of people from having them.
Relative to other cars, it actually does cost a lot to change the brakes. And if you think the brakes are expensive, try losing an engine
Also, I have never had one person ask what year my car was [other than those folks that need it - insurance, DMV, etc]
-td
yea the brakes are more than a lot of others out there, but the cars brakes perform a lot better as well....yea I guess repairs and maintenance do cost a lot more than most cars, but I'd rather pay on a car that I actually like than one at I don't. When I maintain mine I feel good for doing it, when I would maintain my other cars I used to hate it.
My Audi is a TT. Don't confuse the guy by using that term when referring to your car....Porsche calls it a 911 Turbo (not a TT). He'll feel better knowing that he's been given the proper name of the car.
Be nice now. Some of those misfortunate people end up being hired as CEO's and other corporate heads because they know to keep their mouths shut when the government is seeking criminal intent from actions taken
I went to 'Tire Barn' this past weekend to have my rear tires mounted. Got there at 8 in the morning. As I pulled in, 6 kids working there treated me like 'The Man'. It was like I had my own pit crew! One kid looking to find the wheel lock key proceeds to open the rear deck lid. The look on his face was priceless. With a sheepish grin he said 'We don't get alot these in here".
And yes they asked "How fast have you had it?".........but not the year.
people buy these cars and dont no about maintenence costs?its a special car,and costs a little more to take care of,but will take care of you in the long run,meaning dont skimp when it comes to parts and servicing,yes of course seek out the best deal! alot of good independent shops out there,this has been covered many times!search the forums....good luck......2003 c2
I told this story once before, but I complemented a fellow gassing up his 996 next to me, I said, hey thats a sharp 996, his reply was "It's not a 96 it's a 2000"
OK than
I don't mind the questions, anyone who gets me talking about my car is likely sorry they asked.
They probly walk away shaking their head, saying, man can that guy yack about his car....
I get asked questions and I always happily answer, especially for younger fans.
Imagine if you were a fan of the marque and some d$ckhead owner gives you grief for asking a question? I'd rather not be that guy so I'll tell them how much I love this car and how I'm so happy and fortunate to have it.
I also plead guilty. It starts with me telling them about the first year of the water cooled 911s, and ends with them walking away as I am going on and on. "Hey, where are you going? I didn't tell you about the umbrella I am thinking about buying!"
Had a 20 year old kid working on my house. He knew what year it was, knew all the tire sizes, the HP, curb wt, all the specs and ratios. He's walking around it, admiring it, totally psyched. I told him "Dude, you've already gotten to third base with it, you'd might as well drive it." So I let him drive it down this mt. road. The whole time I was egging him on. Telling him the next time he got to drive one it would have to be his own. I drove back (sideways a lot of the time). He knocked a few bucks off my bill and left with a grin plastered on his face. I haven't forgotten about when I got to drive a Turbo at about his age and I've seriously thought about 911s every day since. Reminds me of the kid on the Porsche commercial. It's an incurable disease. Heh heh heh
Everytime I go to the gas pump I get people asking me the year, how fast, how it handles around the street or track. I am used to it by now, including cmpliments frm strangers. The other day some random guy who was walking across the BP gas station wanted to borrow my car for an hour or so! I think he was joking, but I took it seriously I said no way bud go drive one at a dealer.
+1- I'm always happy to answer questions and never annoyed. I'm fairly young in my early 30's and have been fortunate to have driven many high end cars.
I never want to be the one who is "too cool" to talk or share. I remember I admired a guys SL Benz at a gas station. He was a ***** bigtime- I ended up telling him I had that same car and knew his was an older model by certain body features and his face totally turned red LOL.
Some think the car is brand new. I like to tell them I bought it used and had to keep watching for a long time to find one I liked. Some people and even other Porsche owners I'll tell them it isn't just red or burgandy, it's Arena Red for gladiator blood red
Nice metal flake too
Have to agree, the story behind arena red is a good one. When people say "hey, nice burgundy Porsche" I politely correct them and then tell them the story about arena red.
yea, lots of them... go hang out at the track, shops, tech sessions and spend time getting to know them, give them something (even if just a bit of a trusted companionship, time, help what ever you have to offer) - let them find out who you are and what you are about and you will have no problem finding people willing to let you drive all kinds of cool cars.
but be aware, if the reward is what you seek, it will not come to pass
This thread was pure punishment until I got to the post from LongStrangeTrip...
OP- you have the mind of a child and do not deserve the admiration of others who wish
they had more.
My answer to "How fast have you had it?" is "105 mph." (I feel that's respectable since it is 35 over the highest speed limit around where I live). The question that annoys me comes next: "Well how fast will it go?" inevitably followed by a look at the speedo and an announcement that it will go 180mph. I suppose if I changed to a 200mph speedometer, the car would be even faster?
Man, some of you guys act like you drive an F430 Scuderia. Calm down, it won't hurt you to be nice to curious people.
& what's up with all the "young" 30 something year olds who are like "They probably just wanna know how someone as young as myself is successful enough to drive such an exotic car" ... You mean a used 11 year old Porsche with 300 thousand miles & RMS issues? Lol, I love my 996 as much or more than most of you, but there's no reason to have a huge ego over it. Lets get back to reality guys.
I bought my MKII at 18 years old & I've never been a douchebag about it.
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