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Originally Posted by 911Envy
So the number of posts and in which thread is a determinant on whether an individual can assess a car that has many times the mileage vs the odometer reads, the carfax eludes to, the visual appearance of the undercarriage confirms, and other sign. Why is it that many people think years and years of experience and posts on a website are needed to spot someone who embodies all that the term "used car salesman" has come to mean?
To your vehicle, targa's were what I lusted after as a kid. If you bought your car to have fun with and sell it as that to someone who wants that, then cheers for whatever it is worth and whatever someone paid for it. That's perfect.
However, someone passing off a grade four car as a grade two when it clearly isn't to unsuspecting and uneducated person, that's very different than your situation.
BTW - it would take me 219 years and 9 months to have as many post as you in the last 10. I seriously need you time management skills or less kids or one less wife or something  |
I get up at 4 AM most mornings. My office hours usually start at 6 AM. At my age, the kids would have kids, if they were so inclined. I also am in the process of restoring a 200 YO farm house and I do volunteer work with my church and financial counseling. But I have time to talk to you, do those things, and put in an 8 hour day that does not include my office hours.
Porsches were a steep learning curve for me. I have had 10 over the years, and they always leave my hands in better shape than I found them.
Exactly what is your interest in Porsches anyway, and what do you hope to achieve with this conversation ? Are you hoping to own one ? The guys who seem to make out the best are the ones who find a nice car languishing in a garage and resurrect it. It is an fun adventure for them. Other people find a nice car that has up to date service for a decent price. Many of these people drive them around for a while and seem to have a knack for selling them on for more than they paid, without putting more than some elbow grease into them. Then there are the guys who buy a dream, pay a big Porsche tax on getting them into shape, and will never ever get that money back.
Clearly nobody wants to be that last guy, if he gets bitten too badly. But what do you want ? Are Porsches your dream car ? To me they are fun cars, and a personal reward for working hard. I like fixing things, and I like driving. I guess in a way, that would make them a distraction from other responsibilities. And I like talking about them. A few times over the years here, I have even helped people to figure out what was wrong with their car, or offered encouraging words, or advice on how to buy a car and not regret it.
This is a good community. How may we assist you ?