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911, the only car I have ever liked in white!

Thanks everyone for the comments!

One thing I forgot to include is that I was able to "pay it forward" so-to-speak. Within weeks of getting my 911, my dad was in the market for a sports car. I said "you really ought to check out a Porsche."

One drive in an 08 Cayman S and he was sold:

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Then a few months later my wife ended up with this 99 Boxster. The irony here is she was very much against me getting the 911. You'd never know it with that grin!

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Yep, once you get the passion it's hard not share it!

^fantastic!!

I've been trying to get my dad to upgrade his bimmer to a 911 or cayman for 2 years... He's afraid to test drive one - I think he knows what would happen!

Wes, great story and thanks for sharing!.....I was you back in 1991! I still have and greatly enjoy the 911! I have since added a 997 to my collection.

Cheers!

Alex

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Originally Posted by wes_r (Post 7291739)

...I tell people this is the best car I've ever owned. Period. You just cannot beat the way this car drives, feels, smells, and sounds. While it's not fastest car out there anymore, it certainly brings you closer to the road than most modern cars. I feel very fortunate to be able to own and enjoy this wonderful and timeless machine.

+1

It's also more than just owning a car... it's all the new friends you meet while owning it!
I'm getting close to 6 years now and I can't believe how many people I've met and how many adventures I've been on with the car. Over 50,000 miles of Porsche everyday magic!
I'm always telling people to get off the couch and get one now, don't wait.
Buying a car is just the start...

Many times we talk about resale value and the going trends of the market, but the real value is the experience you have during your ownership. +1 on the people you meet, I've made a lot of connections through the years and this forum has been more than awesome.

Don't be surprised to find that your car will most likely cost you nothing when it's time to move on, just love it and enjoy.