07-18-2012, 01:09 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Vancouver Isld , B.C.
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What's the dumbest Boxster question ?
Today a lady at the mall looked down her nose at my car and asked "is it safe?"
I said " Sure, it was designed by Doc. Brown" ( Back to the future )
She seemed really impressed.
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'99 Boxster Arena Red
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07-18-2012, 01:17 PM
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Registered User
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My dad is convinced my Boxster is a death trap.
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07-18-2012, 01:20 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Carnation, WA
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No fun car is "safe" in a world full of gigantic SUVs with every one of their drivers on cell phones.
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07-18-2012, 01:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ohio
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Any means of transportation is only as safe as the driver. Being knowledgeable about the vehicle, having common sense and a safety driven mindset will get you far. While riding motorcycles I have had close calls induced by other drivers, and having the outlook to foresee and anticipate their behavior saved me.
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07-18-2012, 03:13 PM
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Certified Boxster Addict
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Location: Los Angeles
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2nd Dummest Question: How Does It Drive?
Ummm, ... like a Porsche!
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1999 996 C2 - sold - bought back - sold for more
1997 Spec Boxster BSR #254
1979 911 SC
POC Licensed DE/TT Instructor
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07-18-2012, 03:52 PM
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Porscheectomy
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Seattle Area
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The dumbest question I got, "Can I drive?"
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07-18-2012, 04:11 PM
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Theoretical propagandist
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Pacific Northwest
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue2000s
The dumbest question I got, "Can I drive?"
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Ding ding ding...winner winner chicken dinner. This has to be the single most asked question I get to which the answer is always NO!
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When life throws you curves, aim for the apex...
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07-18-2012, 04:22 PM
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Registered User
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Location: bay area
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Is this your wife's car?
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07-18-2012, 04:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Melbourne Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bull420
Is this your wife's car?
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That one hurts.
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" Here's to swimmin with bow-legged women" (Quint - JAWS)
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07-18-2012, 05:14 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Atlanta
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Why didn't you get the 911?
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07-18-2012, 06:24 PM
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Registered User
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Location: O.C. CA
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Did you know it was yellow when you bought it? from a jerk at the athletic field
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07-19-2012, 06:12 AM
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Registered User
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Location: Riverside, CA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Eric G
Ding ding ding...winner winner chicken dinner. This has to be the single most asked question I get to which the answer is always NO!
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Yep, I had that one too, Girlfriends Brother asked and as I listened with skepticism to his credentials....he said he drove a Porsche in the 70's.
Of course the answer was NO!!!
I told him I'd rather he take a car dealers Porsche for a ride if he really wants to drive one.
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2012 Porsche Performance Driving School - SanDiego region
2001 Boxster S, Top Speed muffler, (Fred's) Mini Morimotto Projectors, Tarret UDP,
Short Shifter, Touch Screen Dual Din Radio, 03 4 Bow glass Top (DD & Auto-X since May 17,2012)
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07-19-2012, 10:01 AM
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2006 987
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: st. louis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bull420
Is this your wife's car?
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No she got the Mercedes/BMW
:-D
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07-19-2012, 10:03 AM
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2006 987
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: st. louis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue2000s
The dumbest question I got, "Can I drive?"
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I usually say yes.... to chicks that ask
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07-19-2012, 11:23 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Miami florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nnewell
Today a lady at the mall looked down her nose at my car and asked "is it safe?"
I said " Sure, it was designed by Doc. Brown" ( Back to the future )
She seemed really impressed.
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I would have responded, "Sure, my Box always wears a condom."
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Current car
2000 Boxster 2.7l red/black
Previous cars
1973 Opel Manta
1969(?) Fiat 850 Convertible
1979 Lancia Beta Coupe
1981 Alfa Romeo GTV 6
1985 Alfa Romeo Graduate
1985 Porsche 944
1989 Porsche 944
1981 Triumph TR7
1989 (?) Alfa Romeo Milano
1993 Saab 9000
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07-19-2012, 01:45 PM
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Registered User
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Wheres the motor?
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07-19-2012, 02:15 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Florida,USA
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Does it look like an MR2?:chicken:
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Is that your Hairdresor's car?:ah:
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07-20-2012, 01:41 PM
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Opposed to Subie Burble
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Central CT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrmaddbrad
Wheres the motor?
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I can't fault people for this one too much, though I have a hard time hiding my smile when asked, especially because it usually happens due to both trunks being open and that leads to the looks and question.
I think my dumbest question has been "How come it doesn't sound like a Subaru?"
Because this is what a boxer engine is SUPPOSED to sound like.
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1997 Arctic Silver Boxster, 5-spd
IMSR + RMS
Robbins glass window top
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07-20-2012, 03:50 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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The dumbest question about a Porsche is anything to do with cup holders.
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07-21-2012, 04:34 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Madison, Georgia
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How fast does it go?
Like I am going to confess my sins to you... Go buy one and find out yourself!
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2001 Boxster S 3.6L, Zeintop
"Calling upon my years of experience, I froze at the controls." - Stirling Moss
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