[Chuck W.]

When did you decide you wanted one?
Sixteen years old. I grew up driving VW Bugs.

How long did it take to finally purchase it?
31 years; I bought my first Porsche (new 986 S in 2001).

How old where you then, and now?
47 then, 55 now.

Is there anything you would have done differently?
Not a thing. I drove beaters for 25 years while I raised a family, bought a home, bought a rental house. Then.... when I could afford it, I bought my first Porsche. The wait made it that more pleasurable.

Quick word of advice for a young person trying to save for one?
A car is not an investment and if not done right can be a money pit and destroy a dream. Take care of the important stuff first, then get the Porsche. If you must have one, shop hard and buy the newest model you can afford.

Four kids are grown and gone. Now my wife (32 years next month) share 5 cars; 2 Porsches ('01 986 S & '97 993 Cab), a Mini S, a BMW 530I and a Trunda truck (hay hauler).

Getting old sucks. Having desposable income is great!