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romad 03-05-2013 11:34 AM

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Been married 26 years now

EMJ 03-05-2013 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SkankyFrank (Post 7310288)
Live near the trailer park do ya? :D Here in the DC area the girls are not impressed by even the newest and most expensive sports cars. BTW, no one is driving the six figure collectibles on dates, the OP is talking about a run of the mill 930, not really all that special.

A lot of general blanket statements there. And since when is southern Maryland in the DC area? That aside, I'm not referring to impressing "girls" with your Porsche - that's silly. As others have said, if you own a classic Porsche, that's what you like, why act like you don't and be disingenuous? Here in the DC area, at the light, or in the gas station, I'm always surprised when someone walks over to talk about the old Porsche. They never can believe it's 25 years old and want to know all about it. And btw, I don't think you like P-cars very much. Never heard anyone call a 930 "run of the mill." I don't think a "run of the mill" 930 exists.

scottmandue 03-05-2013 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Richards (Post 7310232)
OP conducting a social experiment? You guys getting paid for your participation? ;)

I was told I would get a part in the movie... :cool:

RANDY P 03-05-2013 11:58 AM

It's all just strategy and breaking preconceived notions. If women in general weren't so god damn hung up on stupid stereotypes we wouldn't have to do this. Once you get in there a few times, you just do as you wish. Drive the 930 every day if you want after that.

All you are doing is just getting approval from her friends- when she calls them to tell them what happened that question will stand out. Showing them you are the "normal guy" they see in Cosmo or whatever the hell they read.

It's either a new camry and get acceptance, or a new Range Rover or Bentley, then she'll be all over you. Old 930, not so much.

rjp

RANDY P 03-05-2013 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aigel (Post 7309244)
Around here, as in most places, the girls know exactly what a new car looks like. An 85 930 will only make them feel sorry for you. I'd take the rodeo - at least you don't look like you are trying a little too hard.


G

It's funny this is true. None of my ex's understood my cars until we'd be out and random people would stop me, or offer to buy them on the spot. Then she understood. Happened in the 911 a bunch, my Pontiac, my Trailblazer SS.

It's the status and attention. :)

rjp

xlr8 03-05-2013 12:04 PM

Is this your first Rodeo?

FrankyV 03-05-2013 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EMJ (Post 7310392)
A lot of general blanket statements there. And since when is southern Maryland in the DC area? That aside, I'm not referring to impressing "girls" with your Porsche - that's silly. As others have said, if you own a classic Porsche, that's what you like, why act like you don't and be disingenuous? Here in the DC area, at the light, or in the gas station, I'm always surprised when someone walks over to talk about the old Porsche. They never can believe it's 25 years old and want to know all about it. And btw, I don't think you like P-cars very much. Never heard anyone call a 930 "run of the mill." I don't think a "run of the mill" 930 exists.

I live 15 miles from downtown DC, where I commute to work everyday. I have owned a 88 Carrera, 97 Carrera, 2008 Carrera S and currently own a 2009 Carrera S and a 1983 SC club race car, so clearly I love these cars, I just don't expect anyone else, especially females, to be impressed by them and am usually not disappointed. And it's true 930s and the other turbo models do nothing for me.

Jim Richards 03-05-2013 01:05 PM

Here in DC, they only notice if you have your own motorcade. :cool:

dan88911 03-05-2013 01:22 PM

Novelty fashion were are you?
How did it go?

tweezers74 03-05-2013 01:36 PM

First date. Take the Porsche?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by RANDY P (Post 7310430)
It's all just strategy and breaking preconceived notions. If women in general weren't so god damn hung up on stupid stereotypes we wouldn't have to do this. Once you get in there a few times, you just do as you wish. Drive the 930 every day if you want after that.

All you are doing is just getting approval from her friends- when she calls them to tell them what happened that question will stand out. Showing them you are the "normal guy" they see in Cosmo or whatever the hell they read.

It's either a new camry and get acceptance, or a new Range Rover or Bentley, then she'll be all over you. Old 930, not so much.

rjp

This post made me laugh. You say women stereotype? I can even remember when I picked up a Cosmo last. Just sayin'. Funny if you talk to some of us, we might surprise you. I don't assume you all are stupid stereotypical motorheads... The ones that are, eventually prove it.

EMJ 03-05-2013 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SkankyFrank (Post 7310503)
I live 15 miles from downtown DC, where I commute to work everyday. I have owned a 88 Carrera, 97 Carrera, 2008 Carrera S and currently own a 2009 Carrera S and a 1983 SC club race car, so clearly I love these cars, I just don't expect anyone else, especially females, to be impressed by them and am usually not disappointed. And it's true 930s and the other turbo models do nothing for me.

To each his own. I'm married for 20 years and I could care less who's impressed with my 20-something year-old Porsche, or the other cars in my garage. The 09 Carrera S you currently brag about, beautiful car. Dime a dozen, though. Can pick one up today, no problem. Tyson's Porsche has about 6 of them there at any time. But again, to each his own.

Les Paul 03-05-2013 02:22 PM

Summer of 77 my hot 21 year old wife and I were standing in line to see the first Star Wars movie. You old codgers can recall the era before multiplexes when the newest movies commanded a wait in line. After 20 minutes we are walking past a black 76 930 sitting there right up front bigger than Dallas. My wife was wearing a loose summer dress and right when she noticed the 930 which was the first one I had actually ever seen in person her dress blew up. One of those Marilyn Monroe moments with the badd ass Turbo for a background snapshot still etched into my mind. She laughed because she knew she was hot and mentioned we need one of those. It took 8 more years but damn it's been a fun ride:)

Novelty Fashion 03-05-2013 02:30 PM

Well, AAR time.

I know it's late, but work is killing me.

So I decided on the Rodeo, for some of the above reasons. It was a "date" at a houseparty. We just met a few days prior, but seemed to hit it off.

I was clean, car was clean, it was nice. Anyhow, we get there and it was a total disaster.

She locked in on some girlfriends and I was nearly forgotten. This was not bad, as there was an open bar and free food. I also met and chatted up a 20-year old college chick who is in school for dance. She was super hot and super into me when I showed her some drinking games. Man, I love college chicks.

I've done the houseparty date and it can go a couple of ways, either we're there "together" and I'm clearly her date, (and vice versa), or I'm forgotten. This was the latter.

In hindsight, I wasn't too pissed, because it showed me quite a few things about her personality, and she dropped things in conversation that night that were huge red flags. In short, she's a self-absorbed narcissist who thinks only of herself, is not considerate of others, and after a few drinks, gets pretty racist against White people, (she's Mexican).

A couple of hours later, I bailed. I used to be in the Army, (and I told her this), so I very publicly fiddled with my phone and said that I just received word that there was terrorism in Austin I had to go fight. I looked at her as earnestly as I could and with a straight face told her I wasn't bailing because of her poor personal skills, her crappy friends, or the lame party, but that I was bailing FOR AMERICA and she had no right to be pissed. I did make sure she had a ride home, however. See, I'm a gentleman.

I then proceeded to investigate reports of Al-Qaeda agents infiltrating downtown Austin and San Marcos. I interviewed many hot women, (perfect terrorism disguise), and personally tested the liquor bottles and beer taps in many of the local pubs for poison. Thankfully my search turned up no terrorists or poison.

The things I do for this country.

Anyhow, that's how it went. I don't think I'll be calling her. The friend that set us up got an earful about it. I'm not playing that s**t again.

kinein 03-05-2013 02:36 PM

you shouldve taken the 930 probably wouldve ended a different way. lol

Novelty Fashion 03-05-2013 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kinein (Post 7310723)
you shouldve taken the 930 probably wouldve ended a different way. lol

Doubt that. Seriously, just was NOT feeling it with this chick, which is weird, because we had a good time the other night, (before the party).

Oh well, I'm not worried, I got a few other chicks on the line. Not losing sleep over this one.

Mark Howard 03-05-2013 02:41 PM

Ahh, the good ole AAR format....What went well? What needs improvement? I think you nailed it...may take a few more iterations before you are a "T"!

Novelty Fashion 03-05-2013 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Howard (Post 7310735)
Ahh, the good ole AAR format....What went well? What needs improvement? I think you nailed it...may take a few more iterations before you are a "T"!

When I was in, they loved "E" "S" "N", Excellent, Satisfactory, Not to standard.

I saved the night to an "S" in that I had fun. An E would have been nice, but can't win 'em all.

I think I comported myself rather well, it was the enemy that was the unpredictable element.

What's the saying? "No battle plan survives contact with the enemy."

I made a retrograde movement, extracted myself, and re-engaged where I had better luck. Works for me. :D

Mark Howard 03-05-2013 02:50 PM

I think the link up with Friendly Forces of college age upgrades the overall outcome to an E then...

;-).

Novelty Fashion 03-05-2013 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mark howard (Post 7310752)
i think the link up with friendly forces of college age upgrades the overall outcome to an e then...

;-).

;)

Jim Richards 03-05-2013 03:07 PM

Good outcome.


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