Paying off the P-car.

[930 Guy]

Made the final payment on the Turbo P-car today. I remember the first time I saw a Turbo. I had just moved to Texas. Downtown Dallas, October 1982. I thought wow, now that is a car. Took me till July 2000 to finally make a deal for one. I painted the guys house, built him a cedar fence, a little concrete work, a little cash, and a bank loan for the rest. I have loved every minute of driving it. (except the 3 360's I did on the tollway in the rain) ok, they were fun too cuz I didn't hit anything. And now, if someone will just send me a don't laugh it's paid for bumper sticker! Brian

[B D]

Congrats, it must feel good!

[widebody911]

Sweet! Some day I'd like to get a real turbo, rather than a 911 with a sock in it's shorts...

[Schrup]

Now it's time for mods with all that extra cash. Congrats, it will be a while yet for me.

[widebody911]

Paul - your car is down to 1800lbs!?!?!?!?!?!

[serge944]

Ya, its pretty neat. A chassis, engine, and steering wheel.

[84porsche]

Congrats, I know how good it feels to finally pay off a car especially a p-car.

[930 Guy]

Could someone translate Serge944's comment for me?

[Schrup]

Originally posted by widebody911
Paul - your car is down to 1800lbs!?!?!?!?!?!

Thom, unfortunately thats without the motor or tranny.

[campbellcj]

Congrats!

My wife and I recently became car-payment-less for the first time in 15 years. We have 4 cars free and clear which is more than plenty at this point.

As per the American Way, we still have some other hellish bills/debts but each time one gets knocked-off, it sure feels good.

[cegerer]

Great-looking car. I know for me, it's a much different feeling when you own a car outright as opposed to having possession of car actually 'owned' by the bank. Congrats!

[azasadny]

Beautiful car! Congratulations!!

[930 Guy]

Thanks Art Z. It's made a few trips to SE MI before. 1350 miles is a long ways, but it's amazing how comfortable it is to drive long distance.

[widebody911]

Originally posted by Schrup
Thom, unfortunately thats without the motor or tranny.

Ah. I knew you were doing some stuff to lighten it, but I saw that and I thought damn; I'm down to 2400 (with engine and trans) and I thought I was doing well.

[ncirito]

Very nice work to the car, I commend you on your work and paying it off.

[xlr8]

Congrats!

[djmcmath]

Originally posted by widebody911
Ah. I knew you were doing some stuff to lighten it, but I saw that and I thought damn; I'm down to 2400 (with engine and trans) and I thought I was doing well.

You know, but who needs those things anyway, right? I mean, "horsepower" is last on the list of things to make you go fast, right? lol


Dan