Benefits of not using the Box as a Daily Driver - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

Bambino Don · 11-30-2007, 10:20 AM

Mine is my daily driver, 2miles to work 2 miles back 6 days a week, but those 2miles take 40mins in the morning so i love the stares from kids going to school or the older guy jealous as he drives his Ford whatever to work.

The no.1 advantage is i look forward too driving it home all day.

James

CJ_Boxster · 11-30-2007, 10:40 AM

Meh! i drive my boxster everyday everywhere. Why punish myself, i paid for it, im going to drive it and enjoy it.

HB. · 11-30-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

Meh! i drive my boxster everyday everywhere. Why punish myself, i paid for it, im going to drive it and enjoy it.

I couldn't agree more, anything less would be wrong.

carguy · 11-30-2007, 09:36 PM

My theory is no one will ever be on their death bed and say "boy am I glad I didn't drive the Porsche more!". So what are we saving it for? I say, forget the garage queens, drive it, you won't regret it.

cvhs18472 · 12-01-2007, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by carguy

My theory is no one will ever be on their death bed and say "boy am I glad I didn't drive the Porsche more!". So what are we saving it for? I say, forget the garage queens, drive it, you won't regret it.

Amen Brother. I am a self employed landscaper in an area where you only work for about 8 months a year so that translates to 6&7 days a week. I still managed to put on over 15K last year. My only sorrow is the lack of time to put more miles on.

Bambino Don · 12-01-2007, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by carguy

My theory is no one will ever be on their death bed and say "boy am I glad I didn't drive the Porsche more!". So what are we saving it for? I say, forget the garage queens, drive it, you won't regret it.

good analogy

J

9eighty6 · 12-01-2007, 09:46 AM

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"My theory is no one will ever be on their death bed and say "boy am I glad I didn't drive the Porsche more!". So what are we saving it for? I say, forget the garage queens, drive it, you won't regret it!"

When I was first introduced to Porsche cars through my boss' '84 911 cabriolet in Germany he told me this: "My only regret is not having driven it more over the last 20 years. When you get one, make sure you enjoy it."

And I have. I picked up my '01 triple black boxster last April and have put on 24,000km since then (enough to stun the service manager at the dealership in Toronto). It's my DD and I love every minute of it ... got the hardtop & a set of winter tires and she's good to go. It's a blast in the snow as long as you're careful and know it's limits. Not everyone can live in CA where the weather is gorgeous every day, but to me that is no excuse not to enjoy it. These cars are built to handle anything, within reason (as long as you don't mind washing it, a LOT & have a garage to save it from the storms!!)

Even so, summer can't come soon enough ...

achtung · 12-03-2007, 09:51 AM

Great Advice. Carpe Diem!

xxxalexxxx · 12-03-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

Meh! i drive my boxster everyday everywhere. Why punish myself, i paid for it, im going to drive it and enjoy it.

Exactly what im thinking!

i have a second car but i still drive the box all yr long most everyday, i paid for it so i better get the most out of it

Jeph · 11-30-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bambino Don

2miles to work 2 miles back 6 days a week, but those 2miles take 40mins in the morning...

Would a bike or walking be faster?
2 miles in 40 minutes in a Porsche is TORTURE!

OldBlevins · 11-30-2007, 10:59 AM

When I got my Box six months ago, I thought the excitement might wear off after awhile. No way. It's not my DD, but I can't go for over a week without driving it, and every time I climb in and start it up, a little thrill courses through my body. Just looking at when I go through the garage is a treat.

As God is my witness, I'll never go Boxless again! (apologies to Scarlett)

achtung · 11-30-2007, 12:09 PM

I feel sorry for you East Coasters and Mid-Westerners. Here in California I get to drive my Boxster year-round. You guys are absolutley right about the thrill of driving not earing off. I've had my car for over a year now and the excitement of driving it is always there. My work commute is about 70 miles(round trip) so I save the Boxster for evening and weekends. Enjoy!

jmatta · 11-30-2007, 01:26 PM

Mines put away for the winter, along with the 911. It's Grand Cherokee weather every day for the next five months. I'm watching that storm, too, as I'm north of the city by about 30 miles.

rick3000 · 11-30-2007, 01:56 PM

Mines a DD, I drive it everyday and I agree that the fun never stops. I'm getting my snow tires put on today so I can continue the fun all year.
The longest I have gone without driving it was a few weeks ago when I was out for some surgery. It was the worst two weeks every, not because of the painkillers but because I couldn't drive my Boxster.