[sweet97m3]

Living in the Washington D.C. area P-cars of all ages and types are abundant (relatively speaking), truly a good thing. Of course Boxters and Cayennes are the most prevalent. I've found that in a few cases these particular car owners also had an older model in their garage as well (usually a 911), so the stereotype around here does not always hold true. Being a relatively affluent area I also see lots of the well preserved aircooled cars on weekends and nice days - and often being used as daily drivers! My biggest ***** is when I am out in mine I rarely see one to wave at...must be on a bad luck streak! Waving at them from the Tahoe isn't quite the same, from either vantage point...

On the occasions I do come across a fellow P-car driver, if it is a newer car I've given up on the "flash" as they typically seem to think I am warning of a radar trap ahead of them...have to chuckle when I see them hit the brakes after they pass by...

As for "getting it"...well I have come to realize that one doesn't TRULY arrive at that point until you do much of your own maintenance. Although my '86 911 is my second, I really didn't do much of my own maintenance on the first one ('86 Targa/lack of tools and a garage mostly). I've since remedied that and have started doing the routine stuff myself and with lots of guidance found through other Pelicanheads and the great book by Wayne (101 Projects) will be moving on to some more ambitious projects. Doing as much work yourself does provide an immense sense of satisfaction...and awe when afterwards the damn thing doesn't blow up when I drive it...

Steve