Will be buying my first car, a used boxster

[AKnowles]

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. I am expecting to do the LN upgrade when I replace my clutch.

[Timco]

This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it.

[black_box]

This is a bad idea..... My 2000 Boxster S had at least 3 mechanical incidents in the first year of ownership that would cost more than $1000 to fix if I didn't have ability, confidence (foolhardiness), tools, and hydraulic lift access that I do. As it was, I STILL wound up paying out about $4k in parts (including brakes, clutch, tires) in my 2 years of 986 ownership. I bought my 987S largely because it has a warranty. You can do wayyyyy better with a hot FWD car performance for money wise, like Honda, DSM, or even a Matrix S, although I'd buy a $1500 Miata instead....

Just wait til you see how much it costs to get a knowledgable Porsche guy to fix what your bro-in-law can't.... Also, a 2.5 Boxster will get smoked at the lights by most of the cars you want to "race" anyway, they're built for cornering, not straight lines.

[evan9eleven]

I think I'm not alone in suddenly feeling OLD. My first car was gifted to me by my loving parents, a '78 Olds station wagon with the fenders rusting off. It was awesome and I was thankful to have it.

What the other posters have said makes sense... a Porsche is even expensive to fix for an established person let along a guy who just got his license. The are plenty of fun and affordable cars out there that would be better choices to start with.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by evan9eleven

I think I'm not alone in suddenly feeling OLD. My first car was gifted to me by my loving parents, a '78 Olds station wagon with the fenders rusting off. It was awesome and I was thankful to have it.

What the other posters have said makes sense... a Porsche is even expensive to fix for an established person let along a guy who just got his license. The are plenty of fun and affordable cars out there that would be better choices to start with.

'76 Pinto Wagon. Loved every minute of it. WHEELS!!!! (4-speed 1.8 or so)

[particlewave]

My first was a 1967 Olds "98".
That thing was a battleship! I once spun out on a gravel road, striking a concrete barrier at about 20mph. Result: small dent in the bumper and hood.

Originally Posted by polkfarmboy

Well after passing my test 3 months ago I am now ready to buy my first car and the bank is giving me 11k.

My wifes sisters man is a mechanic so I will have all the free labor for putting in the parts that need done.

I cannot f$$king wait to get behind the wheel and kick some ass at lights

I'm seeing a pattern of bad decision making

[polkfarmboy]

Well guys I don't wana wait and suddenly be one of those guys with grey hair wearing a sweater that looks like an unwanted Christmas present staring at the booty that I wont be able to hit unless I dropped a couple of viagra tabs.

I am getting my porsche and will post picks shortly, who cares if I have to buy a few parts? My brothers in law can fix anything, cars, big rigs even tractors. I know you think your looking out for me telling me not to get a boxster but your driving one?

I thought this was the 986 forum but it seems more like the over 56 and sensible forum with all the goofy talk. I wear skinny jeans and soon I "will!!!" be adding a neck scarf to the ensemble!

[Timco]

Originally Posted by polkfarmboy

Well guys I don't wana wait and suddenly be one of those guys with grey hair wearing a sweater that looks like an unwanted Christmas present staring at the booty that I wont be able to hit unless I dropped a couple of viagra tabs.

I am getting my porsche and will post picks shortly, who cares if I have to buy a few parts? My brothers in law can fix anything, cars, big rigs even tractors. I know you think your looking out for me telling me not to get a boxster but your driving one?

I thought this was the 986 forum but it seems more like the over 56 and sensible forum with all the goofy talk. I wear skinny jeans and soon I "will!!!" be adding a neck scarf to the ensemble!

And to think, I used to wish I was still 22.......

I'll take 42, grey hair, a great wife, an awesome firearms collection, a couple of German cars, all the flyrods a guy would ever want, an historic home on a great lot, a full 2500 sq' woodworking and welding shop, and several rental properties any day.

[polkfarmboy]

Originally Posted by Timco

And to think, I used to wish I was still 22.......

I'll take 42, grey hair, a great wife, an awesome firearms collection, a couple of German cars, all the flyrods a guy would ever want, an historic home on a great lot, a full 2500 sq' woodworking and welding shop, and several rental properties any day.

In Germany its shameful to brag :dance:

[Timco]

Originally Posted by polkfarmboy

In Germany its shameful to brag :dance:

Good thing I live in Utah.

I just like their cars.

[Perfectlap]

^ C'mon! Madmods is that you?

Johnny Danger are you pulling one over on us? This must be a clever joke.

Good one...you had us going. But the scarf reference gave it away.

[BrokenLinkage]

We sound like a bunch of heroin addicts telling some youngster to stay off the needle.

But what you hear us really saying is that in order for us to become "functional users" of the Porsche high, we've made some sacrifices of time and budget that would have been inappropriate for our overall health at another point earlier in our life, and perhaps for yours now.

Since you are hellbent and determined, enjoy the rush! We'll see you on the other side of Porsche sobriety. But if you crash, literally or figuratively, and can't keep it going, expect to hear some tssk's and "I told you so's."

Welcome to Boxsters Anonymous, my name is Broke, and I am a Porscheholic...

[nicecar]

again you said you wanted a car to burn out in stop lights the 986 is not the car for you.

[NewArt]

Ha ha, fun thread! My first car that I bought with my own money was a 65 Ford Country Sedan: 6 cyl. three on the tree. Lived in the country for a year after graduating. Never got stuck in 3 foot drifts (not enough power to spin the wheels!).
Now my 01 Boxster S pleases me all to hell! Bought it on a whim in California and imported it to Montreal, Canada. (I'm still working on my road movie, coming soon to Vimeo!)
Great fun doing upgrades in my junky garage, and yeah, it is a bit needy, but better spend money on that than fixing the roof!

[haz]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

^ C'mon! Madmods is that you?

Johnny Danger are you pulling one over on us? This must be a clever joke.

Good one...you had us going. But the scarf reference gave it away.

That last post from the polkfarmer tells his a troll, if I ever saw one..

Let's leave this thread for dead..

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

^ C'mon! Madmods is that you?

Johnny Danger are you pulling one over on us? This must be a clever joke.

Good one...you had us going. But the scarf reference gave it away.

lol nah not a Madmods one! Although the OP's last post definitely fits in the scope of what M&M would say if deceived like the OP is at the moment.

To Polkformboy: I had your age and my philosophy remains; do what the hell you want as long as you don't physically hurt anyone. Live your dreams fully buddy. All of them... bright colour scarfs collection incl.

[RawleyD]

LOL, Go get'em farmboy!

Don't listen to what these old farts have to say, you are going to love the car!
You're young and NOW is the time to make mistakes.

Just don't go burning out the tires, and stressing that 10+ year old engine, these beautiful machines deserve better than that! (You'll see what I mean once you drive it and learn to care for your baby)

[RawleyD]

Neck scarf.. love it! I'm getting a few of those too, and some driving goggles as well.

[Nine8Six]

Let's wait and see. I bet Polkfarmboy (and parents) has more cash than most of us here. I would also bet that his soon-to-be-his 986 should be one of the sickest around (e.g. supercharged, latest bodykit, ultra-light concaves, strait pipes, etc!). That'd be so funny.

:dance:

[Steve Tinker]

Son of Madmods.... or whoever he calls himself now ?

You guy have all been pulled in again (apart from Perfectlap) - 51 threads and the guy still has you on his (laughing) hook !!