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NWI Bill · 01-28-2009, 07:13 PM

When Did you decide you wanted one?
Actually just recently. Had been looking at Vettes but wasn't seeing what I really wanted.....my wife actually suggested looking at a German product..I started looking at Porsches...glad I did. Bought 1998 Boxster.

How long did it take to finally purchase it?
I looked for awhile, probably a few months....was waiting for the right one.

How old where you then, and now?
I'm 53

Is there anything you would have done differently?
No. I feel good in my selection...car has 44K miles on it and is in mint condition with a clean history.

Quick word of advice for a young person trying to save for one?
Like others have said, keep your priorities straight....family first and the resposibilities that go with that...fortunately I had a paid off 2006 Solstice to trade for this. So you could say I traded one toy for a much better toy......

01-28-2009, 07:13 PM	#47
NWI Bill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 35	When Did you decide you wanted one? Actually just recently. Had been looking at Vettes but wasn't seeing what I really wanted.....my wife actually suggested looking at a German product..I started looking at Porsches...glad I did. Bought 1998 Boxster. How long did it take to finally purchase it? I looked for awhile, probably a few months....was waiting for the right one. How old where you then, and now? I'm 53 Is there anything you would have done differently? No. I feel good in my selection...car has 44K miles on it and is in mint condition with a clean history. Quick word of advice for a young person trying to save for one? Like others have said, keep your priorities straight....family first and the resposibilities that go with that...fortunately I had a paid off 2006 Solstice to trade for this. So you could say I traded one toy for a much better toy...... Last edited by NWI Bill; 01-29-2009 at 05:38 PM.