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BXTRBRU 07-28-2015 05:56 PM

64, Retired Eng Mgr for a consumer appliance mfg co., went back to work as a Proj Mgr
03 Seal Grey, 2.7, bought as a retirement gift in 2014, first Porsche

Nmbrsix 07-28-2015 06:47 PM

42, lead recruiting for the nation's largest non-Federal credit union.

The 986S is my 2nd watercooled P-car (first was an '88 944S many years ago). My other daily is a slightly modded 2012 GTI; there's also a 2012 Golf TDI in our fleet.

spinedoc 07-29-2015 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Wild Bill (Post 458843)
Respiratory Therapist, at Mayo Clinic, 61 feel like 29. 1997 986 front suspension changed. Love my bucket list car!!!

Nice to see another Mayo clinic guy here....:)

spinedoc 07-29-2015 05:13 AM

I practice in non operative spine management as a PA, but also have a PhD and am an active researcher as well. 44 years old.

adsherlock 07-29-2015 05:55 AM

21, work in Financial Services Software Sales. Second car, first was a Golf.

2004 Boxster with 37,000 miles on it, Seal grey.

SJEFFB986 07-29-2015 09:28 AM

58 - Electrical Designer for Transit/Rail Industry. USN Veteran.
First Porsche. Owned over 40 cars since starting to drive in 1973.
Why did I wait so long to buy a Porsche...

nobrakes 07-29-2015 09:53 AM

58.....Certified Prostitute tester.............still working. First Porsche 02 Boxster S. I have had it 2 years now and I love it.

Jinx 07-29-2015 03:20 PM

Jinx. 57 CEO of my own company
Daily driver 1999 Jeep Limited or a
Audi A8L W-12 depends on how
much gas is in the tank.
The A8 gets I think about 8 MPG.
Beautiful car.

Other cars
Prewar Frazier-Nash-BMW 328
03 Mercedes McClaren SLR
There two never leave home.

Bill. 67 Retired from Fedex Corp.
Lost package trace dept.

We share the Boxster but it Bill's
Daily driver.

RedTele58 07-29-2015 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nobrakes (Post 459049)
58.....Certified Prostitute tester.............still working.

So. Interesting job.

Tell me about it. :D

Ptriggiani 07-29-2015 05:02 PM

Semi retired dentist, age 66.
Daily driver Audi A5 cabriolet summer, Audi Q5 winter.
1st P car purchased 6 months ago,2000 Boxter S

BYprodriver 07-30-2015 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nobrakes (Post 459049)
58.....Certified Prostitute tester.............still working. First Porsche 02 Boxster S. [B]I have had it 2 years now and I love it.

The Boxster or the job??

cas951 07-30-2015 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cas951 (Post 311095)
I'll chime in.

Age 54: I was 34 when I had my 1st Porssche.
1st Career. US Army retired after 23 years.

Current Emplyment.
Senior IT Manager Client Services. 15 years and counting months before retiring.

It's been over 2 yrs since I posted this.

Update:
Age 56
Retired Dec 2013 and loving it.

doctorm3 07-30-2015 04:36 PM

56....Dentist.....who does not hunt "big game"

CDNIcecube 07-31-2015 02:16 PM

Hi all. New guy here. Boxster 1999 base. Getting it in 10 days (down payment done).

I am 48 years young. I am a partner/ VP in a consultancy. Industrial and Organizational Psychologist which means I basically fix broken organizations. Happy to be here!

jsceash 07-31-2015 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jsceash (Post 272054)
57, Mechanical Engineer, In printing and publications. 2003 Base 44K. Formerly a straight line driver & builder

I can't believe how old this post is. I retired at 60 last June after working for a printing dead line 32 years and always on call. After 6 months retired I was going nuts and rebuilt my motor a second time, and my original 2.7 base motor. I am currently working at a Ski and summer resort as a electrician 4 days a week, enough to keep sane and still have free time I never had before.

herve_g 07-31-2015 04:13 PM

35 years old, software programmer.

I started programming 20 year ago, and I still love it. I didn't choose my career, it chose me :)

dghii 07-31-2015 06:13 PM

56, Retired at 55 as civilian electrical engineer with Naval Surface Weapons Center on the gulf coast of FL.

Now I manage our gulf front vacation properties....ie. I clean toilets (just like my first job at 15!).

Retirement does not suck.

Jim Rockford 08-01-2015 04:47 AM

37

Dept Manager of Product Planning (vehicle pricing, contenting, market positioning) for a Japanese auto manufacturer.

cas951 08-01-2015 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dghii (Post 459346)
56, Retired at 55 as civilian electrical engineer with Naval Surface Weapons Center on the gulf coast of FL.

Now I manage our gulf front vacation properties....ie. I clean toilets (just like my first job at 15!).

Retirement does not suck.

Cheers. We're on the same path. Retired at the same age and manage properties. I have two rental properties.

JRide 08-01-2015 05:53 AM

34

Sales, Service, Consultant, or whatever other hat I have to wear. I've been with my company for almost 10 years.

I'm also an instructor for motorcycle trackdays. I've been an instructor for 7 years.

2003 Boxster S that just turned over 52,000 miles.

Daily is a 2013 F-150.

derfo 08-02-2015 01:44 PM

[I]m on route 66 age wise. For work I have my own business designing and making VW camper van interiors.
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F18febe 08-03-2015 06:58 AM

Age: 42
Profession: Retired Navy F/A-18 Pilot. I now fly an old British Fighter: Mk-58 Hawker Hunter providing Adversary Support to the US military.

Would I rather fly my jet or drive my Boxster? Luckily I can do both.

Mike689 08-03-2015 03:21 PM

Looks like I'm one of the young guys.

Age:24
Profession: Research Scientist
Car Model: 01' Boxster S

epapp 08-04-2015 12:33 PM

Mike, I think they probably refer to us as 'clowns'...at least me anyways.

24, just graduated with MS in computer engineering, software engineer for mercedes-benz research and happily drive the '99 into work each day :D, although the deals through the job for a new merc are looking awfully attractive.

particlewave 08-04-2015 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by epapp (Post 459872)
Mike, I think they probably refer to us as 'clowns'...at least me anyways.

24, just graduated with MS in computer engineering, software engineer for mercedes-benz research and happily drive the '99 into work each day :D, although the deals through the job for a new merc are looking awfully attractive.

You're not going to stop there, are you? I keep going back for more punishment. At 36, I'm enrolled for the fall semester...again. Taking a CAD refresher (been 2 years since my last CAD class) and some artsy stuff. Nothing critical, I just like being on campus. I should look into getting a job there.

epapp 08-04-2015 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by particlewave (Post 459878)
You're not going to stop there, are you? I keep going back for more punishment. At 36, I'm enrolled for the fall semester...again. Taking a CAD refresher (been 2 years since my last CAD class) and some artsy stuff. Nothing critical, I just like being on campus. I should look into getting a job there.

I was 'all about that life' for 7 years straight. In that time, I saw things no human should go through...like 10 years solely towards a PhD. Late 30's, still in school, making 1800 a month as a TA, still doing internships each summer. The problem is getting published in the computer architecture field is getting increasingly harder, and you won't graduate until you've got something original to add to the field. So long story short (after you've already read the story...ha ha), I got out.

Maybe I'll end up missing it so much that I have to return. But at that point I'll have money, a house, maybe my girlfriend will even let me marry her by then!

particlewave 08-04-2015 01:06 PM

Yeah, that's where I was. About 8 years out and too much time and money (as if there's such a thing). I got bored. I've been accused of having a short attention span, but the truth is that once I feel I've mastered something, I don't see the point in doing it anymore.

Looking to get into an art field now. Something along the lines of restoration or museum curator. Quite the flip-flop, but I guess I want to slow down. I think engineering made my brain sleepy. ;)

Mr.JonathanLanda 08-04-2015 02:21 PM

Age:24 libra

School: Cal Western School of Law to become a business attorney and will do personal injury cases that involve commercial policies.

Work: brand Director for New York Buffalo Wings and Ribs franchise, which my father owns.

Hobbies: guitar, mountain bike, motorcycles, cars and computers.


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davedeck 08-04-2015 05:09 PM

64 and still working unfortunately. Director of Support Services for a small foundry which encompasses IT, HR, Accounting and purchasing. Been an engineer, plant manager and business consultant.

01BOXYS 08-05-2015 07:21 AM

I'm 27 and work as an account manager/inside sales for a control panel manufacturing company. Also a small business owner specializing in custom wood working, more as a hobby.

Just recently bought my first P car - 2001 Boxster S, 6 speed manual, from a family friend with only 20,000 miles in perfect condition. The seller even had the original IMS bearing replaced to a retro kit upgrade prior to me buying the car for this peace of mind. I have only owned the car for a little over a week and am loving it more each day.

Other Vehicles:
2012 Ford F150 Lariat
2011 Ford Edge Limited (wifes) when she doesn't steal the Porsche from me. ;)

Timco 08-05-2015 07:31 AM

43. Master boiler installer and tech. One of 3 steam experts in the state.

Did not finish HS. Just thought I'd throw that out there. No college here! Wife is PhD Anthropologist specializing in isotope chemistry and ancient diet reconstruction.

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AndersK 02-09-2016 07:07 AM

Age: 44
Profession: Automotive Electrician / Technician.
Over 14 years in the trade, most of the time in body builder shops on heavy trucks of European brands, but also building ambulances and light weight buses for commercial use, lately also assembling cabins for mining industry, etc.
Dream car: Porsche 911 Gt3

cornontherob 02-09-2016 08:28 AM

Age 16.

Pretty cool to get my hands on a project boxster and get into so young.

eallga72 02-09-2016 09:39 AM

Retired Aircraft Mechanic
 
USAF 1967/71, Eastern Airlines, Trump Shuttle, US airways.
Cars. 1966 VW with factory air (wish I still had it), 1972 Datsun 260Z 2+2, 1982 Mustang GT, 1990 Miata, now 2002 Bosxter S. All great cars to own and drive but not as good as driving a 757.

p3230 02-09-2016 10:08 AM

Age: 65

Profession: Accountant for a construction company.

stelan 02-09-2016 11:09 AM

Age 48
Design Engineer with master degree in electricity, I own a company that provides consulting and certification to manufacturing companies in the US and other countries, I design car parts and build cars as a hobby (in the little spare time I get) I need to retire soon!

stelan 02-09-2016 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by nobrakes (Post 459049)
58.....Certified Prostitute tester.............still working. First Porsche 02 Boxster S. I have had it 2 years now and I love it.

Prostitute tester?, when I first read it I thought it was prostate tester, in both cases sounds like a fun job, lol

B6T 02-09-2016 11:45 AM

31, licensed professional engineer (mechanical design and industrial/mfg), I work for a large automotive company, also working on a part-time MBA at nights, but feel like I should quit the MBA and work on my car more since it is more fulfilling.

EZY 02-09-2016 11:54 AM

Age and profession
 
67..retired and living at the beach...new profession..BEACH BUMMING BEER TASTE TESTER and loving every minute of driving my S with the top down n nothing but sunshine all around...

morgal48 02-09-2016 12:10 PM

Retired. 67, I think. Time seems to move so quickly now I can't keep up.


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