Why dont many DD their Porsche?

In my search for the perfect Pcar I have come to realize that hardly a handful drive their 966 more then an average of 7k miles a year. While 7k miles isn't a garage queen its still a bit less then half of the average miles people put on a year. I will be daily driving my car when I get it, rain snow and shine. And in Edmonton of all places. I think I might end up with the only Porsche ever driven in the winter in Edmonton, lol. I will drive my Cherokee to work though, I'm an Electrician, and the job site isn't a place for a nice car, it would always be dusty, get muddy from my shoes, not to mention any crud on my pants when I get in. But I am only 3 miles from the site. I figure the car will see ~12k miles a year from me. I am a bit worried that the cars just aren't built to be driven this much or something, although the general consensus is that the cars that are driven more have less problems. I don't worry too much about dings and rock chips, I do what I can to a reasonable level to prevent this, but at the end of the day its just a car, and I paid to drive it, so thats what I am going to do. Besides I have insurance for anything big.

believe me....drive ur car whenever u want and don't worry about it...these cars are built like brick ****houses. people who winter drive their cars in places like switzerland see 200,000kms + easily.

It is a different world, this pcar universe. People looking at the purchase of a '00 with 55K miles might consider that a high mileage car.

I had a daily driven 99 C4 Cab....just sold it with 145k miles on it....It was in AMAZING shape....these cars are very sturdy and hold up very well to being driven daily. The main reason people dont is that it costs more to do just about everything...like oil, and servicing...so cost per mile is more than say a Lexus....which is dirt cheap compared to a P car...Also the 996 is the first really inexpensive Porsche to own (other than a Boxster). So most people are looking at 993s and older and those upkeep costs are FAR more than the newer 996 and 997 cars. Get a good car, and drive it like you stole it!

I drive mine. 39,500 miles driven in 34 months of ownership!

Have 72K on my 2001 coupe and no issues. Makes a great daily driver.

I just sold a 1995 9993 with 180,000 miles. The PPI indicated a rock solid engine.

I drive every day (well, every day I drive...). I'm trying to say that my car is my primary driver - rain, snow or shine. The C4 handles everything beautifully, it loves the use and has aged very well (it is in great shape for 130k miles). I just can recommend using a p-car as a daily driver strong enough!

my 03 996 TT has 65K. Some people do drive their cars instead of watching them lose value while sitting in the garage.

mine is a dd.... dont know what you're talking about

I dont dd my 996 for the feeling of when I do drive it, I completely enjoy it.

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Sort of the same with me. I've driven mine 34 miles in 39,500 months of ownership.

Mine's not a DD (daily driver) because I don't DD (drive daily). I'm fortunate enough to not have to rely on a car for daily life. That means I enjoy driving the car all the more when I do drive it. - Nick

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Exactly. I recently realized this and have driven my car in the rain a lot lately.

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That was a good one Phil!

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Jim... uhmm.... nice door bell in your avatar. However, if I ever come to your house, I think I'll just knock on the door.

it's just too uncomfortable to drive everyday

I drove mine 45k in 2.5 yrs

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... and your left calf probably shriveled to the size of a pencil! Cory, I don't know where this stuff comes from.... it just pops into my head.

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Really? I found my 996 VERY comfortable....I guess different body types and sizes for different cars...My Lexus while very comfortable just doesnt quite adjust the way I want it to, so I will have to get used to it....Now my Range Rover has like 18 way adjustable seats and THOSE are by far the most comfortable seats I have ever sat in. They are the same as BMW 7 series comfort seats....You can adjust them to mold to your body perfectly. Almost bought a 7 JUST to have those seats!

I had the same concerns about this - felt guilty for driving the car when I saw how low mileage most people had on their pcars. However, I have used mine for a daily driver and it puts a smile on my face everytime I am behind the wheel. I have 55k miles on my 2004 with still 2years left on the Porsche CPO warranty. I have never had any problems with my car - it has never let me down - it is an amazing daily driver. I now have my car for sale at Barrier Porsche in Bellevue (if you are interested in a great car) so I am really missing it. I have a MB to get me by until my new MY08 997 turbo arrives in April. That will be my daily driver too - and I will enjoy every single minute driving it. Drive it and enjoy it - they are such amazing cars.

DD... FTW! 20,000 kilometres in 8 months of ownership. Most comfortable car I've ever owned.

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I cant imagine either...............

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Frequently, driving my 996 is the highlight of my day!

DD here. I bought the poor garage queen and put it to work! I drive it as my only car (wife has a Subi for the ski trips, etc.) year round, even in deep snow. Love it.

Drive mine every day. not sure why you wouldn't. why save it for the nexy guy? the car depreciates whether you drive it or not. i get more enjoyment from driving it than letting it sit.

DD here too.....in fact...i firmly believe that the 996 C4S is the best looking 996 built....awd too....the best for all seasons. yes...i'm biased, but i had that opinion prior to buying my sled. j

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If you ask my wife, she'll tell you the reason I buy these P-cars and S4's is so something else in the vicinity won't shrivel to the size of a pencil.

I used to share your mentality until I saw how hard winter is on the car. I also grew tired of worrying every time I parked it, especially when I wanted to go up to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., or New York for a night out. The car lacks interior room too if I need to carry any volume of people or things. I eventually caved and bought a daily driver (A Mazdaspeed3).

Mine was a DD and even dropping off two little ones to daycare daily. Really no problem or hassle. I don't DD it now because events forced me to get another car for a while and now that I have it I would rather trash it then the p-Car daily and save it for fun drives. One benefit now that I don't DD the pcar is that every time I hop in it feel fast and special. No worries with driving one every day, they really like it (the car that is). Letting them sit is the real problem as far as I can see. -P

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Uncomfortable? Are you 70?

Mine is my DD during all seasons without snow. As soon as snow hits, it goes inside and I drive my big, slow, '04 Z-71 Tahoe. I do, however take it out for a drive on the occasional nice day during snow season ( with no snow on the roads of course). +1 on the feeling of fast and special. I love the anticipation of taking it out for even one day. The anticipation of nice weather in 4-6 weeks always puts a smile on my face. -APTerr

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+1 seriously?!...

I always DD my Porsche until I got company cars abut 3-4 years ago. To be honest, I really miss having a Porsche as a daily driver.

For me I have a DD (95 Blazer) and a garage where my Porsche is always clean. The pain to clean it back up keeps me from driving it daily but make no mistake if the trip is long enough and fun enough I will pit my car because then it is worth the 3-4 hours to get it back to what I want.

My daily commute is 3 miles long (one way) and includes 8 traffic lights; car hardly gets to optimal operating temperature. My DD is an automatic so it's much more comfortable to use for this particular commute. My 996 is loud (track brake pads, LWFW) and I need both hands to drive it (6-speed); I've further no cup-holder in the 996. However, if I'd have a commute that allows for great driving pleasure, I'd take the 996 every day.

2004 C4S cab and I have 63,000 miles... I think it's a DD.

50,000 miles in 2 1/2 years , so I guess my '99 C2 qualifies as a well used DD. Total milieage is now up to 93,000 miles, mostly troublefree compared to other cars I have owned. My only problem is that I can't buy as much when I go to COSTCO. Hard to fit everything in, expecially when I stock up on paper towels and toilet paper.

Yet another great reason to buy a CAB, you can always drop your top and put more crap in it.

I do!

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My 996 is a DD, apprently the 996 is the most fuel efficient car in my household besides wife's bimmer. 996 - 19-20 mpg Rover - 13.7 360 - 13 BMW 23.7

I DD my 2002 C2. I purchased the car about 6 months ago with a bit over 20K miles on her. Car now has 32K. I drive about 50 miles a day in L.A. traffic.

[Yet another great reason to buy a CAB, you can always drop your top and put more crap in it.] +1 Even TV's !!

I wish I had mine today (on Porsche lot for sale right now). We had a rare snow in Seattle - I tried to get out of my driveway with my rear wheel drive 6spd. Mercedes Benz C-class and ended up in the neighbors front yard. Three people had to push and help me get it back in the driveway. It SUCKS in the snow! My C4S would glide thru this and I would be in my office right now. PS: My 996C4S is VERY COMFORTABLE - nothing better than driving it all day, every day! (the 997 is even better!)

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I guess a fair amount of you on here DD, but most for sale do not seem to be at all. Nice fit. I am not a fan of the cabs at all though, the coupe just has the sexiest lines ever. Winter tires would have helped :P I would by yours, as a C4S is a gorgeous car, and if you can sell it for 30k I'll be on the next flight.

i will drive my 996 to anywhere as long as i can safely park it.

I have a 997S and drive it every day, unless snow or ice on road. I look forward to getting up every morning to drive it. I traded an e46 M3 on the 997, and I am just as comfortable in the 997 as I was in the M3. To me, I feel like I have more room in a 997 than 996, which is important since I am 6'1".

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i am almost 47 yrs old

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Try not to break a hip while entering/exiting the vehicle.

I just returned from a road trip in the 04 996C2 2,700 miles in 8 days round trip to South Florida. Even with the M030 suspension the entire drive was immensely pleasurable. Driving the Florida causeways with the sunroof and windows open had the PSE playing incredible sounds! Captured 144mph on the portable GPS, yeah, I chickened out and backed off. No radar detector, no tickets, thank God. As for a daily driver, I drive mine almost every single day including in the snow here in the Northeast. I have logged 9,200 miles in four months, compared to 550 miles in my 02 Aurora back up ride in the same period. Not even sure why I keep the Aurora - LOL - it will probably decay from non-use.

pszikla, always wondered what that was in your cab and why it was in there.

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Noooo! You don't that old Ben. :-)