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Op I had no problem dd my 997 carrera s. it was surprisingly practical for such a small car. I enjoyed driving the Porsche a lot more than the m3 in almost every conceivable way. I only liked the dct better than pdk and the idrive and sound system were far better in the m3 but that's it.
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I hear ya there. 435 bhp in a 3,100 lb car, Mezger engine, last year of the manual GT3 etc.
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There are too many stereotypes with respect to cars. Drive what you like. Never mind what the person next to you at the stoplight thinks.
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I love threads like these. Always great to hear from people who came from the "other side". Welcome, OP
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If you live in a community where you don't come off like a douchebag, more power to you. I understand they exist. Or if you like being a douchebag, that's a side issue. At the track here, 911s are totally worshiped, with good reason. And there is a whole set of guys a generation older than me who seems to show up in C5s. But at this point in my training, they would be totally wasted on me. Maybe someday. A guy can dream. |
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In general, I do my best to be a humble guy. My wife and I have been blessed in life, and make more than most people in both of our families, and in our group of friends. We have a nice house, but it's not extravagant. I'm on the frugal side, so I don't spend a lot on clothes, don't wear a watch, etc. I guess my greatest concern was whether my family would think it was a wasteful way to spend my money. Anyway, they were all really happy for me, if a bit shocked by it, but since I've had it, I've been able to let my dad and almost all my siblings drive it - sharing the enjoyment I get from it with them has been great. Also, I think taking it to the track and on long road trips makes it pretty clear to them and our friends that this is one of my passions - that it's more about the experience than just having another nice possession. I'll dream with you about having a Porsche one day (it's in my blood; my dad actually had a 356B Super 90 when he was young and single).
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Is this a common perception in the states? From the day I got my licence I have bought the fastest "drivers" car I couldn't hardly afford. I've been really lucky to have owned quite a few old school 911s, my favorite being a modified 89 911 5 speed turbo. Never felt like or been called a DB for owning them...always had plenty of positive comments. If I had the money I'd have a 911 on the drive this instant despite being well past the mid life crisis threshold. When I see a nice car, I see the car not the person driving it. |
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Example: My attainable dream car is a 993 RS with a fully built 3.8L. Not the fastest car out buy a long shot but that's not the point. Like most things in life WHAT your doing is not as important as HOW your doing it... motoring is very included in that statement. |
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I don't know if I'd put the Porsche 911 in the same company as a Ferrari in terms of public perceptions. Ferrari is more like Fck you money not I got a good lease on this one.
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I had this same conversation with a friend yesterday. I've driven very few other cars in the past year, other than my own. From what I gather, I'm pretty much ruined on nearly every other car at this point.
I think the only way I could "downgrade" is to go with something lighter, lower, and more visceral (all the time, not just with everything turned up to 11). |
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