What made you buy a Porsche?
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Seeing as I've just brought a Porsche which I pick up Monday night or Tuesday morning, can't wait. I been thinking about what one of my workmates asked me "why a Porsche?"
My reasons or buying the Boxster is it is a sports car but reliable enough to use all year in all weather and take to work and back everyday, if I wanted a "weekend" type car I'd have had a TVR all day long. Not to mention it looks good, drives sublime and well I must admit I do like the Porsche heritage (I'm not a badge snob, not really!)
So what motivated you to buy a Porsche? Do you like me use it everyday, or do some Porsche drivers only use them at the weekends? Mines only done 25000 and is 7 years old, so some people must only use them as weekend cars!
My reasons or buying the Boxster is it is a sports car but reliable enough to use all year in all weather and take to work and back everyday, if I wanted a "weekend" type car I'd have had a TVR all day long. Not to mention it looks good, drives sublime and well I must admit I do like the Porsche heritage (I'm not a badge snob, not really!)
So what motivated you to buy a Porsche? Do you like me use it everyday, or do some Porsche drivers only use them at the weekends? Mines only done 25000 and is 7 years old, so some people must only use them as weekend cars!
I spent years pondering what I would buy as a second car. My main car at the moment is a Honda Accord tourer diesel. Nice enough, lots of toys, room for a family of four, but BORING. It replaced a Xsara VTS which had a luverly revvy engine and an ok chassis.
My budget was relatively modest, so whatever I got would be pretty old, therefore it needed to be solidly engineered and well built. That meant German or Japanese. I considered things like Supra's, Mitsubishi GTO's, 300ZX's, but in the end, the it had to be a Porsche 944 or 968. Why? Most of the aforementioned Japanese fare will have had the seemingly mandatory big bore exhaust, bling interior and general trashing that seems to go on. I wanted something unmolested and a little more grown up and I'll admit, with a decent badge.
I wasn't dissapointed. I got lucky after just three viewings (two real dogs),I came across my current Guard Red example. Totally standard, but still punching out 212bhp (recently dyno'd) and no rust. It's been looked after and used, rather than pampered but still looks great. I'll enjoy getting lots of jobs done on it over the next few years and will have the satisfaction of knowing I'm keeping a classic on the road where it belongs. When was the last time you could say that about a Supra with a bin for an exhaust sticking out the back?!?!?!
My budget was relatively modest, so whatever I got would be pretty old, therefore it needed to be solidly engineered and well built. That meant German or Japanese. I considered things like Supra's, Mitsubishi GTO's, 300ZX's, but in the end, the it had to be a Porsche 944 or 968. Why? Most of the aforementioned Japanese fare will have had the seemingly mandatory big bore exhaust, bling interior and general trashing that seems to go on. I wanted something unmolested and a little more grown up and I'll admit, with a decent badge.
I wasn't dissapointed. I got lucky after just three viewings (two real dogs),I came across my current Guard Red example. Totally standard, but still punching out 212bhp (recently dyno'd) and no rust. It's been looked after and used, rather than pampered but still looks great. I'll enjoy getting lots of jobs done on it over the next few years and will have the satisfaction of knowing I'm keeping a classic on the road where it belongs. When was the last time you could say that about a Supra with a bin for an exhaust sticking out the back?!?!?!
The little 8 year old boy that I once was said, "What's that" as a gorgeous old school 911 drove through Berkeley Square in London's west end one Saturday night a long time ago, the people I was with told me it was a Porsche. oh the noise, the atmosphere, the style, what a wonderful night; That was it, I was utterly smitten. when I was a little kid, I was fortunate enough to drive (modestly in a confined area) some interesting exotica of the day (Espada, Europa, Bora, etc type of stuff), but it was that flat 6 and that shape that became permantly etched in the back of my mind. It's kind of odd really, because since I bought the 993 I can't get beyond it, I tested a few of the water-coolers thinking that I should go with the cutting edge that Porsche are renowned for, but I just can't get excited in the same way as when I sit inside the air-cooled beauty and turn the key. anyway, what matters more to you is that you have bought yourself a great car from the best sports car maker the world has ever seen. enjoy.
Police State said:
The little 8 year old boy that I once was said, "What's that" as a gorgeous old school 911 drove through Berkeley Square in London's west end one Saturday night a long time ago, the people I was with told me it was a Porsche. oh the noise, the atmosphere, the style, what a wonderful night; That was it, I was utterly smitten. when I was a little kid, I was fortunate enough to drive (modestly in a confined area) some interesting exotica of the day (Espada, Europa, Bora, etc type of stuff), but it was that flat 6 and that shape that became permantly etched in the back of my mind. It's kind of odd really, because since I bought the 993 I can't get beyond it, I tested a few of the water-coolers thinking that I should go with the cutting edge that Porsche are renowned for, but I just can't get excited in the same way as when I sit inside the air-cooled beauty and turn the key. anyway, what matters more to you is that you have bought yourself a great car from the best sports car maker the world has ever seen. enjoy.
I too love the old air cooled Porsche's, I bought a 1977 911SC targa, only to be double sold on it and not actually pick the car up
I still want one of those cars, one day though with the mileage I do and not being able to insure 2 cars, 1 is bad enough (I'm only 18) I decided I was better off with a Boxster S, which still sounds great with the sports exhaust.Oddly enough I actually didn't think a lot to Porsche's til I drove the '77 targa and the Boxster now I love the brand
you dont sound like most women i know. congrats on getting porked aged 18. didn't happen to me till i was 21 but better late than never - never driven any other car since hence go figure! am thinking about what i'm going to get after the 997 tt and struggling to find a viable alternative. any suggestions welcome. oh and pound for pound boxster s best car porsche has ever made - have fun 
Bentley CGT, Aston DB9, Vantage, Ferrari 430, Lamborghini Gallardo. Used Murcielago, CL/SL AMG Mercedes, New BMW 7 series Coupe. Think I've had Porsches for too long and rcent bad experience from porsche customer monkey/service hence eyes beginning to stray! Mates just bought a Gallordo Spyder - what a car. I do 12k every year hence worried about the mileage I do hitting more exotic cars residuals. Anyway new car not required till Mar 09 hence have a bit of time to think about it. Now where do I go for a quick blat?!
IMI A said:
you dont sound like most women i know. congrats on getting porked aged 18. didn't happen to me till i was 21 but better late than never - never driven any other car since hence go figure! am thinking about what i'm going to get after the 997 tt and struggling to find a viable alternative. any suggestions welcome. oh and pound for pound boxster s best car porsche has ever made - have fun
Don't I? lol.Can't wait to pick it up now, only one day to go pick up on Monday!
For me, it's been an itch that has been growing and growing, so it needs scratching. Ever since I was about 5 or 6 I've loved them, much more so than Ferrari's etc.
I think the thing that did it for me was the 911 in, I think, the Gumball Rally film in the late 70's...
(I get my first Porsche, a 1999 996 C2 on Wednesday/Thursday - can't wait either!)
Matt
I think the thing that did it for me was the 911 in, I think, the Gumball Rally film in the late 70's...
(I get my first Porsche, a 1999 996 C2 on Wednesday/Thursday - can't wait either!)
Matt
Edited by mattski on Sunday 16th September 13:24
I never had quite the love affair with the marque as others on here, but I always thought them good cars.
So, when I wanted to change my recent car I weighed up the budget and what would be available that would fill my needs. The Cayman S was the only choice really - then again, I have alimitde choice here in Dubai.
So, when I wanted to change my recent car I weighed up the budget and what would be available that would fill my needs. The Cayman S was the only choice really - then again, I have alimitde choice here in Dubai.
K321 said:
car chic, what happened with the yellow brand new 987 boxster S you said you were going to buy? i remember you posting a thread about what options to purchase.........
Think I remember her saying something about someone outbuying her and offering more money at the last minute?By the way Car Chic have you found anymore insurance quotes for under £5k yet?
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