Upset from family at potential 993 sale

[993kimbo]

Orangecurry said:

Don't the school fees include your sprog being whisked back and forth to your residence by a scantily-clad scandinavian debutant in a McLaren?

You would have thought so.




Join the club, Alvin.

[Orangecurry]

993kimbo said:

Join the club, Alvin.

The Ex-993ers

[mollytherocker]

Its only a car.

[Mario149]

AlvinSultana said:

the currant Mrs Sultana

I see what you did there

[Orangecurry]

anonymous said:

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What an odd thing to say - it means something to *them*, hence the post.

Yes - it's only a car.

It's monetary value is unimportant, and fleeting.

What does come out with the oil-cooled-cars, time and time again, is that 'they get under the skin' - they are more than just a car, because they are something with which you share an experience - they involve you, inadvertently of course, and it's something that grows with time.

But there are some people that never 'get it', for whatever reason.

[Koln-RS]

That's very true, orangecurry.

For many people a car is just a 'consumer durable' - gets used and routinely replaced.

And then there are many enthusiasts, I know, who seem to have a different car every time I see them. One week it's "brilliant, and a keeper", the next week it's gone.

So, there is some charm in 'long-term ownership' - a car with character that becomes part of the family, that continuity that gives a sense of loyalty. It shouldn't necessarily determine whether you keep or sell it, but there is a sneaking admiration for people who've owned a classic car for umpteen years.

However, if you are thinking of selling, you could post the basics on here for a valuation guide.

Edited by Koln-RS on Tuesday 1st September 10:15

[belfry]

I recently sold a 997C4S and the family didn't mention it. They do seem to have a connection with the 993.

[matsoc]

I can say I regret having sold mine more than 10 years ago even if at the time it was fairly inevitable for a number of reasons

[matsoc]

belfry said:

I recently sold a 997C4S and the family didn't mention it. They do seem to have a connection with the 993.

It is in the eyes and in the mind of many the last 911 of a kind, I remember my mother didn’t recognize the 996 as a 911 when my dad firstly showed her one he had for some days.

My dad owned every 911 since the beginning of the 70s but he didn't replaced the 993 with the 996 when it came out

Air cooled 911s, especially now, are much more tiny lovable cars in a way…even if I do believe that the 996 has been underrated for a long time and objectively a great sports car.

[fredt]

I can see that, my boys we're seriously unhappy with me at the announcement of selling the 930, they absolutely adore it. I also get attached to things, no idea why. I'm sure I'll get misty eyed to see it rolling away next week.

[EdJ]

I'd imagine most people are more like me - they regret not buying one when they were more affordable. Regretting selling a 993 is also tough, but at least you ticked that box for however long you owned it!

[g7jhp]

I couldn't wait to get rid of my mint 993 C4 coupe (varioram) as I never gelled with it. Both 3.2's were a wrench to let go, but I needed a car which was more usable.

The 996 turbo X50 is fantastic, but I do love a naturally aspirated engine so another 3.2, 964 C2 or a 997.1 GT3 appeal.

Plenty of cars still to experience in life.

[Orangecurry]

anonymous said:

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My point is the opposite, (but exactly what it is would best be left to a psychoanalyst) precisely because they are not petrolheads.

Such cars are usually ones with 'character' but not always.

And I didn't say that *you* don't get the oil-cooled cars, obviously you do.

This is what I thought was odd...

anonymous said:

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...or are you a psychoanalyst?

[Andrew911]

My wifey who is that bothered about cars always brings up "wish you had kept the 993". I must admit she was absolutely right. Also, I don't learn - sold a 996 turbo a couple of years ago.

[Wozy68]

Orangecurry said:

anonymous said:

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My point is the opposite, (but exactly what it is would best be left to a psychoanalyst) precisely because they are not petrolheads.

Such cars are usually ones with 'character' but not always.

And I didn't say that *you* don't get the oil-cooled cars, obviously you do.

This is what I thought was odd...

anonymous said:

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...or are you a psychoanalyst?

Carefull OC. With this fella he'd argue chalk was any colour other than white and a black board any other colour than black..

You'll be here all day with it.

[Orangecurry]

I think it's very important to learn what we can for the few years we are here - on PH I mean .

I like to hear what experts in their field have to say, and psychology is a favorite.

[GC8]

Orangecurry said:

993kimbo said:

Join the club, Alvin.

The Ex-993ers

No: the Ex-Presidents don't have beards! I don't know what the collective noun is, but gather together four ex-993 owners and you are guaranteed at least two beards.

[Orangecurry]

anonymous said:

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You are telling someone you've never met that their families feelings (who you've never met) don't mean anything.

It's a bit odd.

Unless you are a long-range psychologist. Is the term a 'medium'?

Could you help me out with RDSB shares please? Are they at the bottom yet?

[Orangecurry]

GC8 said:

No: the Ex-Presidents don't have beards! I don't know what the collective noun is, but gather together four ex-993 owners and you are guaranteed at least two beards.

Do they do rubber masks for the older presidents?

The Ex-993ers....

Harrison, Hayes, Grant, Lincoln.

I'm sure I've seen this bloke at a few 993 meets....

[Orangecurry]

anonymous said:

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My mistake - I thought in the above you said you wouldn't read much into their preferences, and that it didn't mean anything.

What you actually said was very different from that.