Well, my SC boarded a trailer today headed for Vale Colorado with its new owner. After a little over a year of ownership, it was hard to see it go. Even though I'd owned the car for only 1/22 of its life, the long hours of work I put into it made it "my car."
I've had a few people ask me today whether I regretted buying the car. After all, I only had it one year, I dumped a lot of money into it, and got somewhat less for it than I had hoped. I tell them that I don't regret one minute of it. I've met a lot of great Porsche people over the last year, both online at places like Pelican, and in the local PCA. In one short year, I learned nearly everything there is to know about an SC. I posted over 500 times here at Pelican with questions. I went from not having ever worked on cars to installing hydraulic chain tensioners, adjusting valves, rebuilding pedal clusters, and changing brake pads on the SC. And, I truly did love the car. We had some tough times, but overall it was a great journey. And, when you love something, you don't count the pennies (or the thousands of dollars, as the case may be). I'm going to miss her.
I would like to give a special thank you to all the people on this Board who offered maintenance advice, helpful tips, and solace when the going got tough. This Board is a tremendous resource - I could not imagine owning the SC without the help and encouragement of the people on this Board. I'll still hang around, helping where I can. Hopefully, I can do for others what so many have done for me.
So, the time has come to hand in my SCWDP membership card (though I still have the shirt!). I'll be back someday with another 911 - it may not even be too far down the road. But right now, there's an immaculate Boxster sitting 10 miles away with my name on it. I figure I'll give it a go for awhile - it can't be as bad as everyone says
So long for now. I'll still be reading the Board often, but I doubt I will post as much as I have. Thanks again to everyone here - you helped to make Porsche ownership one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.
Pics of the SC in the trailer before its trip to Vale CO.
