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E3EJvilla · 10-20-2012, 07:53 PM

27 Years Old
98 986 Boxster

Server in two upscale restaurants. Also have a small ebay business. Just picked up a new sale rep job with a company called sgi apparel. In the works to pick up more. Snow plowing in the winter.

srad34 · 10-21-2012, 01:36 AM

38yrs old,
Technical Product Manager for a UK Supermarket chain.
'98 986 Boxster
'97 Ducati 853

mountainman · 10-21-2012, 02:54 AM

70 yoa next month. retired cop currently own vacation rental cabins in little switzerland, nc. have 2 boxsters and a C 4. I believe they should be driven not polished.

Homeboy981 · 10-21-2012, 04:35 AM

I am turning 51 soon. Have wanted a Porsche since age 10. It has ALWAYS been a goal. I am goal driven!

The group I worked with in DFW purchased around 100+ homes per month (that's $15 million per month for those without a calculator)! That was myself and about 10 people…that is all it takes! Housing bubble my foot….try political/financial GREED - they are after more $$$. Want to solve housing? Repeal Dodd-Frank and let us work "people to people" without greedy banks who are not making loans to REAL PEOPLE! Housing would be back on track. We don't need a President to do that, we just need to reel in greedy folks in DC.

For 11 years I have bought houses from people in trouble, lots of them and used to Owner Finance them to people with less than perfect credit. I WAS YOUR LENDER! We were buying 10+ homes per month…until Congress passed Dodd-Frank. Shortly after that…we have a "housing crisis", you DO THE MATH! Congress put companies like ours out of business! There almost no investors left, is it any wonder homes are not selling?

I am a true one in a million and a million to one story. It took 11 years to build up a 1.7M net worth and only a couple years to fall down to nothing. I was NOT RICH at a million either! Contrary to popular belief and the current tax debate. I was paying $60,000 a year in Property Taxes ALONE! So now SOMEONE IS paying more TAX that I used to pay! Add title company fees, realtors, rehabbers, etc. I felt like I was supporting the whole economy…I guess I was! Now Congress wants 3.8% on home sales? WRONG!

My goal was to be a millionaire, my reward was a Porsche. Tried a 911, wrecked it in a block (Armour All by the dealer on TOP of the tires-another story in which English was a second language) wadded it up on a curb. Took a couple turns in the Box and I was smitten!

Now, we have one house and are barely paying our bills. Gotta LOVE THAT CHANGE IN AMERICA! The "CHANGE" is all that is left in your pocket!

Sorry about the rant…but people ought to know what is REALLY going on here. This may not be the place for it, but the question was asked.

Now my profession is…working on my Porsche! Soon to be a WalMart greeter - what a waste of talent! But you gotta put gas in the car to have fun! BTW I am NOT bitter, I will FIND SOMETHING to do…maybe.

kjc2050 · 10-21-2012, 05:15 AM

First post... love the forum.

Judging from prior entries, I am officially an Old Fart. 62, first Porsche. Just bought my 2000 S. 25K miles on the odo, and the car is in amazing condition. LOVE it! Anyway, I'm VP Marketing for a filtration company.

Past cars have included an Alfa GTV, '64 TR4 (never should have sold it), Infiniti G, a few Acuras, and several other much more ordinary vehicles.

milliemax · 10-23-2012, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mountainman

70 yoa next month. retired cop currently own vacation rental cabins in little switzerland, nc. have 2 boxsters and a C 4. I believe they should be driven not polished.

PM sent to you re little swiss

BruceH · 10-21-2012, 09:09 AM

Just turned 51 last week. I'm an airline pilot(First Officer) for a major airline currently in bankruptcy. I've been flying since the age of 15, my mom used to drive me to the airport so I could go fly. The job is not what it used to be and no I am not rich by any stretch of the imagination. I bought a brand new RX-7 in 1983 after I graduated from college. Ended up selling it since I could not afford it as a flight instructor making a grand total of $8300 a YEAR! My first year working for an "airline" I made a grand total of $12,000 and it took me four years to break $20K. The airline business has not been kind to my finances but I still love to fly. Over the years I have owned a string of unexciting cars, trucks and mini vans

I grew up watching racing as a kid and have always wanted a Porsche. I certainly can't justify new so I started out looking at used 911's. I didn't really even know about the Boxster until I started researching. I saw many comments about 911 owners wishing they hadn't sold their Boxster. I liked the Boxster pricing and once I drove one, I was bit. I absolutely love driving with the top down in this car! My other vehicle is a 2007 Toyota Tundra that is extremely reliable but is now relegated to driving to the airport and Lowes/HD. I can not imagine not owning a PCAR now

jrider36 · 10-21-2012, 03:26 PM

I am 32 years old, Captain in the USAF. Profession = Dentist. I will be separating from the Air Force to start my own business in the near future.

It has been my dream since I was just a just a kid to own a Porsche. I originally wanted a 2008-2010 Cayman, but I changed my mind after test-driving my 09' Boxster. This is first car I have ever purchased, my previous cars were hand me downs from my parents. I currently also own a 04' Ford Explorer with 145,000 miles and going strong. I haven't really decided which is my daily driver, the plan is to drive the Boxster once to work and on the weekends.

I researched Boxster/Cayman for months, I was very happy to get a 09' Boxster for what I payed for.

Justin

dbear61 · 10-21-2012, 08:50 PM

51, engineering supervisor at a major telecom company.

I purchased my 01 S in May because A) my daughter was graduating in June and I would be free of the $5K/quarter tuition and books cost; B) I needed a something to take over my -miles Acura CL 5spd which had no working A/C, needs a new timing belt, brakes, etc.; 3) after 30 years of only driving manual, I couldn't think of buying a car with auto; 4) I've wanted a Porsche since I was in my early teens; and 5) my father died in March with a life of dull vehicles behind him {Studebaker, Chevy Belaire & Townsman wagons, Dodge K-car, Ford Escort, Honda CRV}.

My first two cars were a 69 Camaro with a 2-sp auto (yes, 2-sp), a 71 Camaro, and I've also owned a Celica GT and the original 90 Eclipse GSX with turbo and AWD.

But the Boxster is incomparable. It's been my DD since I bought it, and is now almost ready for Winter hibernation.

DBear61

blair206 · 10-23-2012, 05:10 AM

Bruce, had to laugh reading yours as it sounds like mine ! lol
I've been flying for 19yrs now 7300+hrs all in helicopters and 50 in a Cessna. I make a $100k now but first year as a CFI $12k! 2nd year $18k 3rd yr made more money bar backing !!! It took me 5yrs and moving to Canada to break $20k!!! lol

Thw wonderful world of Aviation

BruceH · 10-23-2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by blair206

Bruce, had to laugh reading yours as it sounds like mine ! lol
I've been flying for 19yrs now 7300+hrs all in helicopters and 50 in a Cessna. I make a $100k now but first year as a CFI $12k! 2nd year $18k 3rd yr made more money bar backing !!! It took me 5yrs and moving to Canada to break $20k!!! lol

Thw wonderful world of Aviation

Yep, the glamorous life!

Mike_Yi · 10-24-2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceH

I'm an airline pilot(First Officer) for a major airline currently in bankruptcy.

I feel your pain man.

47 year old airline pilot (First Officer) at a regional airline (that means I make a hell of a lot less than Bruce, and work way harder/am gone from home more). Currently in the middle of my 5th year in this profession. Went from making a reasonable wage as a project manager (hated that job with a passion) to spending around $50k to finish up my flying, to making $12k as an instructor for a year, to making $17k as a professional airline pilot responsible for the lives of 50+ people many times a day.

I had been hoping to get a job at that major airline that is currently in bankruptcy, but now, I don't know where I hope to go.

All that being said, I still love my job. As my wife says, "I love my job when I'm actually doing it. It's all the other crap around the actual flying that sucks."

'99 Boxster is my first Porsche. Bought it to be a work/track car. Now it's all dinged up from the idiots in the airport parking lot, and after having thrown a bearing at Road America, I can't/won't track it anymore either. It's still fun to drive, but it is only serving half the purpose I bought it for, so I expect I won't have it much longer.

BTW, it's funny that the spell checker on this page thinks that "Boxster" is a misspelled word.

Bear1970 · 10-24-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike_Yi

I feel your pain man.

47 year old airline pilot (First Officer) at a regional airline (that means I make a hell of a lot less than Bruce, and work way harder/am gone from home more). Currently in the middle of my 5th year in this profession. Went from making a reasonable wage as a project manager (hated that job with a passion) to spending around $50k to finish up my flying, to making $12k as an instructor for a year, to making $17k as a professional airline pilot responsible for the lives of 50+ people many times a day.

I had been hoping to get a job at that major airline that is currently in bankruptcy, but now, I don't know where I hope to go.

Sorry to hear guys. Life in Europe isn't much better, I'm afraid. Same situation over here. Flying for a regional daughter company of one of the majors. Getting paid a lot less then the rest of the company. On the other hand... still go to work with a smile on my face and enjoying the views over Paris, Amsterdam and London. Life could be better, be could also be a lot worse.

BruceH · 10-25-2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear1970

...still go to work with a smile on my face and enjoying the views over Paris, Amsterdam and London. Life could be better, be could also be a lot worse.

Definitely! Still the best office view! After 36 years of flying, I still have my grin as well

BlueStar · 10-25-2012, 07:39 AM

67 years old. I am a EE by training. Started with Naval Weapons Center working on the sidewinder missile. Retired after 30 years with Bell Telephone Labs/AT&T. Last assignment was product engineering for silicon wafer fabrication.

My 2001 Boxster, Lapis Blue, is my first Porsche.
Previous sports cars:
1966 Mustang 2+2
1985 Mazda RX-7
1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster
1963 Jaguar E-Type Roadster

shadrach74 · 10-25-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Bear1970

Sorry to hear guys. Life in Europe isn't much better, I'm afraid. Same situation over here. Flying for a regional daughter company of one of the majors. Getting paid a lot less then the rest of the company. On the other hand... still go to work with a smile on my face and enjoying the views over Paris, Amsterdam and London. Life could be better, be could also be a lot worse.

Flying is tough all over if you're trying to do it for money (several career pilot's in my family). If you're flying a GA single or twin for business/pleasure (I do), doing so in Europe seems to be cost/regulation prohibitive.

Do you do any flying outside of the company cockpit?

Bear1970 · 10-26-2012, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by shadrach74

Flying is tough all over if your trying to do it for money (several career pilot's in my family). If you're flying a GA single or twin for business/pleasure (I do), doing so in Europe seems to be cost/regulation prohibitive.

Do you do any flying outside of the company cockpit?

No flying outside the company cockpit at all. As you said before, GA flying in Europe is very expansive and the "free airspace" is limited. "Just flying around for hours" is pretty much impossible over here, without busting a CTR or two.

Renting a Cessna for a hour will can cost you up to 300 bucks, excluding fuel (which is very expensive) and landing fees.
Although I love flying, i guess my GA days are over.

trimer · 10-22-2012, 05:05 AM

40 - Corporate Recruiting Manager. My wife and I have been married 16 years and we have owned 25 cars. 57 speedster replica and my 02 are by far the most fun. will keep this one probably forever, but will buy a 928 before it is all said and done...

oc-boxster · 10-22-2012, 08:24 AM

40-vascular ultrasound tech first porsche,2002 S with 85,000 miles..i was a full size truck guy before the Pcar and love the switch, much more fun to drive

HAUSIDMT · 10-22-2012, 09:02 AM

36, currently a Rural Health Physician Assistant, I work in Primary Care, Peds and dabble in a little Dermatology. Prior to I was an USAF Independent Duty Medic for 10 years. Current PCar is a '02S, First was a hand me down from my Dad a '66 912.

Othe Vehicles: '06 Tacoma for running parts and when the Boxster is limping around (currently needs new CV Joints), a '05 Yamaha VStar, for days I need to travel on 2 wheels.

Enjoying the forum immensely.