10-21-2012, 09:50 PM
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#141
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 383
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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
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10-22-2012, 12:41 AM
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#142
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Jose
Posts: 60
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29 software engineer. Bought a brand new 08 boxster when I was 25
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10-22-2012, 01:47 AM
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#143
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Sweden
Posts: 24
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21 programmer, bought a 1998 2,5l when i was 19.
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10-22-2012, 02:31 AM
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#144
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: ohio
Posts: 86
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48, I'm a metallurgist for a steel company.
I also have a 1967 Sunbeam Alpine that I have had since I was 18. The 2000 base Boxster is my wife's car.
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10-22-2012, 06:05 AM
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#145
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jakesbox
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 759
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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...
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2003 996 Twin Turbo X50, PCCB, polar silver / 2004 996 Carerra Cabriolet, midnight blue, cinnamon leather, IMS Pro / 2003 Artic Silver Boxster - Short Throw Shift, IMS Upgrade, Carerra Light Wheels, De-Snorked with Evoms Cold Air Intake, GHL Exhaust (Sold) / 2002 Seal Grey Boxster - Fabspeed Exhaust, Black powder coated wheels, Porsche stripes (Sold) / 2 -1957 356 A Speedsters (signal red and seal grey) (Sold) / 1989 944 Turbo (m030 S options)
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10-22-2012, 06:19 AM
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#146
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2001 Arctic Silver 2.7
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Huntington Beach,CA
Posts: 310
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54, Sr. Application Engineer.. (fancy title for data & VoIP network design)
I design data and voice networks for business.. I've been working in the communications industry for 32 years..
Enjoying life...
Had many cars(too many to list), sold my 05 Mercedes the beginning of the year. (had 36K on it, purchased in 6-2004)
Purchased the P-car to compliment my motorcycle.. This is my motorcycle on 4 wheels..
I love how this car takes RPM's. just winding out the gears is one of the best parts of driving it..
Funny how I watch the RPM's now instead of the Speedometer...
I don't have what you call a daily driver, I work virtual office from home.
My commute is from the coffee pot to my desk in the morning...
Been working virtual office for over 10 years, so all my vehicles have low mileage.. Except the Boxster...
Other vehicles, 2007 Toyota Tacoma, (44K), 2010 Honda Fury (12K)
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2001 Boxster - Arctic Silver Metallic
RMS, IMS, 87.5K
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10-22-2012, 09:24 AM
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#147
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: anaheim california
Posts: 480
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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
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10-22-2012, 10:02 AM
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#148
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: California
Posts: 143
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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.
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2002 Boxster S with a few goodies, my 2nd Porsche.
1st was a 1966 912 hand me down from pops
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10-22-2012, 10:04 AM
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#149
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Hernando Beach, Florida
Posts: 444
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44 - Case Manager for the Department of Justice. Common question asked is how someone in law enforcement can afford to drive a Porsche....Don't buy new. 2003 Boxster S was less than A LOT of boring new cars out there, and less than many used!!!!
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2003 Boxster S, 6-spd, Seal Grey/Grey top
Ka is a wheel, and everything is 19
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10-22-2012, 10:24 AM
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#150
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NKY
Posts: 211
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27, personal lines insurance sales, also own a small clothing company.
My first boxster, also own a civic. past cars were gsxr600, 2011 honda pilot, audi a4, infiniti g20, 2008 accord, i think thats it.
so who's hiring??
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2001 Seal Gray 5-Speed - 2007 Yamaha R6 - 2003 Honda Civic EX - 1999 Nissan Frontier XE - 2003 Coleman Utah
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10-22-2012, 11:58 AM
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#151
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Northern California
Posts: 319
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54, I work for a manufacturer rep firm selling network infrastructure products.
My '01 Boxster base is my third Porsche, first was a '70 914 then a '66 911.
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10-22-2012, 01:15 PM
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#152
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Boulder, Co
Posts: 69
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38, Preconstruction Manager for a large commercial HVAC/Piping contractor. Bought my 2001 S last month. Loving it. Second P car. 1st was/is a 1958 356A cab. AKA the rust bucket. Bought it from my father 10 years ago and hope to pass it on to my daughter many many years from now.
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10-22-2012, 02:06 PM
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#153
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: New York
Posts: 39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny Danger
Ah, Speed Yellow ! Any pics ?
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Having a friend snap some glamour shots soon, first pics I have taken with the cell.
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10-22-2012, 02:29 PM
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#154
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Carnation, WA
Posts: 136
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Age 53, first Porsche. I am an EE by education and an embedded software/firmware engineer by profession.
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10-22-2012, 02:52 PM
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#155
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Arizona
Posts: 720
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23, just quit my job as a research specialist senior in favor of process engineering.
I'm also attending med school next year, so soon to be doctor.
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10-22-2012, 05:50 PM
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#156
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Current Cars
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Pottstown, PA
Posts: 166
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32 and just quit my job currently looking for a new one. Purchased my boxster at 26
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Current Cars
'01 Boxster (Sunday driver)
'02 F-150 Lariat (Mint, Stays in garage with the box)
'06 Civic (Wifes car)
'96 Jetta (Daily Driver)
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10-23-2012, 06:05 AM
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#157
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 61
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47 Helicopter Pilot on forest wild land fires. 2004 S SE. My 4th Porsche, a 944 and 3 Boxsters !!!
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10-23-2012, 06:10 AM
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#158
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Newberg, OR
Posts: 61
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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
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10-23-2012, 06:24 AM
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#159
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: eastern NC Crystal Coast
Posts: 413
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Quote:
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.
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PM sent to you re little swiss
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10-23-2012, 08:08 AM
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#160
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: atlanta, ga
Posts: 91
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45 Ultrasound Tech. I have a 2001 Black Box with 180,000 miles and going great.
Previous cars include: 280Z, Mazda MX-6 turbo, BMW Z3, Mercedes 560SEL, CLK320, ML320, 190E, Lincoln Navigator, and hopefully another Porsche in a year or two.
Live north of Atlanta.
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Atlanta GA
2001 blk/tan Boxster 18" turbo twist wheels
2003 gray/tan Navigator
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