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jccash 03-17-2013 04:39 PM

59 year old. Professional video/audio/lighting sales engineer. 1999 Boxster, 142K miles. Live in Central Florida.http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1363567165.jpg

bam914 03-17-2013 05:11 PM

39 Engine builder for Flat 6 Innovations. Got my first Porsche at 12. A 914 for me to restore by my 16th birthday. Currently own a 99 Boxster that I am building for ITR in SCCA.

ckkrause 03-17-2013 05:36 PM

I like these threads! Just retired from being a middle school principal @ 61... Also started as an engineer about a million years ago... On my 11th Porsche and 1st Porsche race car! Go Stanford!

RedTele58 03-17-2013 07:02 PM

54. Retired USAF Lt Col, KC-135R navigator. 5 years a liaison officer w/ the US Army as an ALO/JTAC. Currently work as a Project Manager/controller on a USAF bombing range.

2002 Boxster S. Also currently own a '90 944S2 Cabriolet and 3 (yes, 3) '84 928S's. Previous P-cars from my younger days include a '67 911, '78 924, and an '87 944S.

Saving my pennies for a '97 - '00 Arctic Silver/red Boxster for a build project. Just waiting for the right car, got most of the goodies for it sitting in the garage (and in the kitchen and my den...).

Rick

desert_porsche 03-18-2013 07:38 PM

Late 20s, electrical engineer

List of cars I've had, in order

1985 Nissan Sentra Hatchback Wagon (chick magnet)
1999 Saturn SL with no power steering
2006 Acura TL
2012 Audi Q5
2001 Porsche Boxster S

cameronzero 03-19-2013 02:02 PM

28, private DoD contractor, San Diego / 99 Boxster @ 133K; picked it up cheap as a Daily Driver so i can work on my weekend/track/show/sports car: 1990 NA6 Mariner Blue Mazda Miata.

leknus 03-19-2013 02:38 PM

78 Retired industrial engineer. 42 year Porsche owner, 3 356's, 1 914, 1 912, & 2 911's. Current car is a 2004 S. Likes: Quiet & smooth driver, comfortable, fast, great touring car. Dislikes: Nowhere close to a 911 in driving feel, brute force driving techniques. Also, extremely dislike all the "mods" the Boxter crowd is obsessed with, e.g. plastic snowplow front bumpers, silly decals and bling wheels. All that does is turn a well designed car into a boulevard freak. My 2 cts worth.

Vista glass 03-19-2013 03:59 PM

I am 58 years old. I operate the bulk electrical transmission system. I also own and operate a stained glass studio. Currently enjoying a 98 base unit with 87,000 miles. I had a 914, BC (before children).We went through the VW,Jeep,Japanese and big truck phases. Throw in a few boats and bikes. I must say the Porsche's have been my favorite four wheel internal combustion smile inducers of them all.

V-Rod 03-19-2013 04:21 PM

53 years, consultant to the broadcast industry, software trainer, systems integrator.

Started with Harley-Davidson motorcycles and American muscle cars in my teens and early 20's, then onto British sports cars in my late 20's - early 30's. Married with four kids late 30's - late 40's, back to Harley's (2005 CVO SE V-Rod & 2001 Road King), at 53 back to sports cars this time Porsche. Almost purchased an '86 911 Cabriolet in 2011 nice car but I am glad I waited and purchased a Boxster. One drive is all it took.....

gj3ny 03-19-2013 04:25 PM

62 - Retired teacher - Porsche 2002 Boxster 50,000 miles, 2009 Jetta Sportwagen TDI, 1965 Austin Cooper S.

TeamOxford 03-19-2013 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leknus (Post 332386)
78 Retired industrial engineer. 42 year Porsche owner, 3 356's, 1 914, 1 912, & 2 911's. Current car is a 2004 S. Likes: Quiet & smooth driver, comfortable, fast, great touring car. Dislikes: Nowhere close to a 911 in driving feel, brute force driving techniques. Also, extremely dislike all the "mods" the Boxter crowd is obsessed with, e.g. plastic snowplow front bumpers, silly decals and bling wheels. All that does is turn a well designed car into a boulevard freak. My 2 cts worth.

I agree with leknus.

particlewave 03-19-2013 04:45 PM

It's spelled Boxster...with an "s" :p

Most old people don't like what the "kids" are doing these days. It will be ok ;)

V-Rod 03-19-2013 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 332406)
It's spelled Boxster...with an "s" :p

Most old people don't like what the "kids" are doing these days. It will be ok ;)

"older" or "senior" is more appropriate ;)

Bryan topping 03-19-2013 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamOxford (Post 332402)
I agree with leknus.

I agree as well. My 2 cts in.

Smithers 03-19-2013 05:42 PM

54, Pharmacist, working in the insurance industry. Purchased my 2001 Boxster S with 51K last July. Black on Black. First P car. Wondering about my IMS. Also have a 2001 Audi A4 Avant 1.8T and a 2000 VW Passat 1.8T, both with over 200K.

particlewave 03-19-2013 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V-Rod (Post 332409)
"older" or "senior" is more appropriate ;)

Oops :p

I do the same exact thing; damn kids with their loud music and pants around their ankles!!! :barf:

nieuwhzn 03-19-2013 08:15 PM

Great, considering the average age of well over 60 in this thread, I feel young again at 52!

cameronzero 03-19-2013 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leknus (Post 332386)
78 Retired industrial engineer. 42 year Porsche owner, 3 356's, 1 914, 1 912, & 2 911's. Current car is a 2004 S. Likes: Quiet & smooth driver, comfortable, fast, great touring car. Dislikes: Nowhere close to a 911 in driving feel, brute force driving techniques. Also, extremely dislike all the "mods" the Boxter crowd is obsessed with, e.g. plastic snowplow front bumpers, silly decals and bling wheels. All that does is turn a well designed car into a boulevard freak. My 2 cts worth.

+1
I agree, no reason to unreasonably modify a boxster, albeit i assume it's an eastern thing, as here in southern california the majority of owners keep their boxster pretty stock with exception to lighting (if not litronic) and stereo enhancements (most bose systems are dead by now).

heliguy 03-20-2013 06:13 AM

43 Commercial Pilot

2003 Boxster S

Porsche Chick 03-20-2013 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nieuwhzn (Post 332449)
Great, considering the average age of well over 60 in this thread, I feel young again at 52!

Well, in that case, I feel like a zygote :D

It's the same at some of the PCA gatherings, people there have children my age!:eek:


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