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Old 09-29-2016, 04:22 AM   #401
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Just to pipe in, I'm 51, in Information Security for a Community Bank with branches in the midwest. (I make sure bad people don't steal your money electronically)

Had my 98 for a couple months and love it!

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Old 09-29-2016, 07:54 AM   #402
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26, Construction and Real Estate Development in the Washington DC area. I build watches and do custom leather work on the side.

Picked up my first Porsche ('02 986 Base, Black w/ Grey interior) September of 2015

Picked up my second Porsche ('82 928 Base, Gran Prix White w/ Brown interior) May of 2016

First speeding ticket was at 17 in my dads '82 924, my second speeding ticket was July of this year in my '02 Boxster
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Old 09-29-2016, 03:54 PM   #403
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My 10 year old grand daughter says "Only old people get to drive really cool cars".

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Old 12-21-2016, 09:07 AM   #404
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What are your age and profession?

I'm 17, and I guess my profession right now is high school.
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Old 12-21-2016, 09:15 AM   #405
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Old 12-23-2016, 07:50 AM   #406
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45, computer engineer, working in IT and Finance for Toyota Finance in Norway.

4 kids (2-18 yo), got a 7 seater Toyota Avensis Verso Diesel, and a Miata NA in addition to my 97 Boxster Tip.

The 986 is my Third Porsche, recently it replaced an '81 91 SC, which replaced an '86 944 NA.

Fun fact - both the Boxster and the Miata are black, has hardtops and tan interiors! My oldest son is the one using the Miata.
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I lived in Hildevag(Stavanger) for a couple of years. I'm pretty sure they are eating you up in taxes for the multiple vehicles and using those extra seats in the back of the 7 seater LOL Weight of the car, size of the engine, horsepower, etc can leave one shaking their heads just as hard as the inspector shaked their suspension system during the inspection when submitting a payment LOL

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Old 12-23-2016, 04:26 PM   #407
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Ok, so I had some free time on my hands on a rainy night and here are some statistics gathered from this thread:

300 people responded
The average age of the respondents is: 47 years old
The oldest respondent is: 78
The youngest respondent is: 16
The #1 Occupation is: Retired with 42 respondents
The #2 Occupation is: Engineer with 31 respondents
There are 10 business owners, 11 Pilots, 12 managers, 6 technicians, 5 project managers, and 7 students.

Now we should start a thread with geographic location to see where everyone is from!!

p.s. I didn't include myself as I am technically not a Boxter owner; YET. I'm waiting for my financing to go through.

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Old 12-23-2016, 04:47 PM   #408
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Ok, so I had some free time on my hands on a rainy night and here are some statistics gathered from this thread:

300 people responded
The average age of the respondents is: 47 years old
The oldest respondent is: 78
The youngest respondent is: 16
The #1 Occupation is: Retired with 42 respondents
The #2 Occupation is: Engineer with 31 respondents
There are 10 business owners, 11 Pilots, 12 managers, 6 technicians, 5 project managers, and 7 students.

Now we should start a thread with geographic location to see where everyone is from!!

p.s. I didn't include myself as I am technically not a Boxter owner; YET. I'm waiting for my financing to go through.
I would say #1 occupation is Engineer; Retirement is not an Occupation.

Interested in Generational demographics: Traditionalists; Baby Boomers; Millennials; GenXers;
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Old 12-25-2016, 12:29 PM   #409
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78 retired Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Design,Ford,GM,VW,Saab

2001 Grey 2.7L ,986 Boxster 168K km, bought it one year ago, Preventative DIY jobs completed..... clutch, struts, IMS, RMS all good.
Live in Tweed Heads, Gold Coast ,Australia

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Old 12-19-2019, 08:12 PM   #410
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Just bumping a few threads in case anyone wants to add, update, or is just curious...
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Old 12-20-2019, 02:12 AM   #411
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I am 65, first Porsche a 2000 S. Always owned and raced Corvettes in the past. I am the Operations Manager for plant that produces Bico Fibers, (used to make diapers and other hygiene products).
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Old 12-20-2019, 04:11 AM   #412
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I'm 36, my 1998 Boxster is my first Porsche. I am the CADD/IT guy at a small civil engineering firm. Also do a little photography and graphic design on the side.

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Old 12-20-2019, 05:14 AM   #413
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51, retired senior NCO in the army ( REDLEG ), Drive Truck now for a little extra spending money, 2000 Boxster base just recently purchased ( Sept 2019). first Porsche and only reason I got interested is because my old commander purchased a 2000 beginning of the year. That's when I started to look at them.
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Old 12-20-2019, 05:57 AM   #414
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I'll update my response as I'm now 79 years old which I guess makes me the most senior respondent and own an almost pristine 2000S. I've put about 30,000 miles on it since buying it with 10,800 miles in 2014. I'm a semi-retired adviser, coach, consultant to small businesses, public speaker and author. I've had sports cars since a 1960 bugeye Sprite (bought new) though this is my first Porsche. My boxster comes out of hibernation in 99 days but who's counting?

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Old 12-20-2019, 08:11 AM   #415
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My S.O. had a '99 base boxster with a slush box a couple of years ago. Since then I've wanted one with a manual and some sticky tires. Not to mention wanting one with some go power.
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Old 12-20-2019, 04:15 PM   #416
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74 - Lawyer, former Air Force Pilot, Boxster ('04 Base, 44K miles) is my 7th and last Porsche, may be my favorite. Encinitas, CA.

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Old 12-20-2019, 04:55 PM   #417
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Old 12-20-2019, 07:05 PM   #418
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Old 12-20-2019, 07:29 PM   #419
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62, builder real estate investor. 2002 s 55 k miles first Porsche. Sort of a bucket list thing along with my Harley, RZR and a few other toys. Been a bachelor for 27 years so I buy what I want when I want. Go where I want when I feel like it.
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Old 12-21-2019, 06:39 AM   #420
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55 for the next few months. Career electrician, maintenance supervisor for the commercial division of a property management company now.

First Porsche. Nice change from dirt bikes, road bikes, off road 4x4 racing, and circle track cars. Plus it hurts too much to do most of that stuff any more. Enjoying the re-power project as I have time and it gives me something to look forward to in the spring.

My other ride is a year old 2 door Rubicon.

And an old work truck. Ya gotta have one of those for manly activities and yard work. Lol.

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