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healthservices 01-26-2014 01:13 PM
If someone offered.... it would be gone in a heartbeat. Does it mean i dislike them? nope. Easy to buy another.. Then again this is my 4th or 5th since 2011.

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heliguy 01-26-2014 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MNICEBOX (Post 383159)
For me, it would have to be some stupidly high price to unhinge me from my car, but even at 2x it's value, I probably wouldn't sell. I do have an emotional connection to the car on a couple of levels; I bought it new in 2003 , optioned the way I wanted, at a time when my career was on the upswing - now after going through two corporate downsizings, it's a very different story unfortunately - so the car's a constant reminder of 'kindler/gentler' and happier times. Additionally, I tweak/customize and work on all my cars- this car looks and drives much better than the original. I routinely get lots of attention, compliments and thumbs ups at car shows - even from 911 owners , so in some respect, it has become partly a reflection of me. Always hard to give yourself away :)
I feel exactly the same way about mine. I have had it for five years and after a change in career and several moves up and down the east coast it has been the one constant in my life. I would have to say that I am emotionally attached to it. Now even trade for a 981, that's a no-brainer.

Ebell914 01-26-2014 03:17 PM
I have only had mine two weeks and would not sell....Took me 18 months to find just the right one. I know there are plenty out there, but I am big on the pre-cup holder 986 (seems more genuinely German to me) and most of the ones I have seen are in crap condition....

BYprodriver 01-26-2014 03:36 PM
Recently was tempted as I usually sell a car when I can get back most of what I put into it. Realized I would just be building a dupicate car as what I have is what I want even after 11 years & 90K miles. :)

Parker986 01-26-2014 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Ebell914 (Post 383250)
I have only had mine two weeks and would not sell....Took me 18 months to find just the right one. I know there are plenty out there, but I am big on the pre-cup holder 986 (seems more genuinely German to me) and most of the ones I have seen are in crap condition....
Only two weeks, let's see pictures. Oh yea, pics of the MGB and TR-7 too....that is a walk back in time. I owned a British Racing Green MGB in the late 70's and a friend owned a french blue TR-7.

Timco 01-26-2014 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Parker986 (Post 383256)
Only two weeks, let's see pictures. Oh yea, pics of the MGB and TR-7 too....that is a walk back in time. I owned a British Racing Green MGB in the late 70's and a friend owned a french blue TR-7.
I have a '64 Midget. Next project. Disc brakes in front!

Ckrikos 01-26-2014 04:34 PM
I felt that way until i drove a turbo. I do miss really pushing my boxster to its limits and tossing it around, it was easier and safer to do.

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Johnny Danger 01-26-2014 04:57 PM
I've gone so far as to artificially inseminate the Dangermobile.

RawleyD 01-26-2014 05:18 PM
Yes, very emotionally attached. It's a sin.
I've considered "what if I just put in on Craigslist for a crazy asking price, and just drive it until it sells",,,, and then I think, I could never sell her! I love my Boxsteress too much! :D

Ebell914 01-26-2014 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Parker986 (Post 383256)
Only two weeks, let's see pictures. Oh yea, pics of the MGB and TR-7 too....that is a walk back in time. I owned a British Racing Green MGB in the late 70's and a friend owned a french blue TR-7.
I will post pics as soon as I get proper ones. It has been in the 20's here in the Carolinas and cannot put a plastic-windowed top down now can we? LOL

Sorry guys, the B and the TR7 were previous as well and I owned them back in the late 80's...no pics survived. The B was a great car - The TR7 was too until a cracked head :o(

Porsche9 01-26-2014 07:28 PM
Still in my honeymoon phase. Let's see in a year. I sold my 964 do to changing family needs. I regret doing so to this day.

Yellow986S 01-26-2014 10:51 PM
I am attached!
I have spent hundreds of hours wrenching on the car and thousands of dollars in modding it. :)
I plan on keeping this car forever.
I treat her right and she treats me right!
The few times she's saved me from wrecking I have even kissed the steering wheel badge. is that weird? haha im a little crazy.

RawleyD 01-26-2014 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Yellow986S (Post 383317)
I am attached!
I have spent hundreds of hours wrenching on the car and thousands of dollars in modding it. :)
I plan on keeping this car forever.
I treat her right and she treats me right!
The few times she's saved me from wrecking I have even kissed the steering wheel badge. is that weird? haha im a little crazy.
Love the pic of your Boxster in your profile. Looks great!

haz 01-27-2014 12:45 AM
No emotions to it at all. Have a love / hate relationship to the Box, have spent too much money on it.. would sell it in a heartbeat if the right price arrives and will put it up for sale the the moment the snow melts..

recycledsixtie 01-27-2014 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by haz (Post 383322)
No emotions to it at all. Have a love / hate relationship to the Box, have spent too much money on it.. would sell it in a heartbeat if the right price arrives and will put it up for sale the the moment the snow melts..
Haz what are you going to buy when you sell it? Sorry to hear you feel that way but understand considering what you have been through....:(
Guy

haz 01-27-2014 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by recycledsixtie (Post 383332)
Haz what are you going to buy when you sell it? Sorry to hear you feel that way but understand considering what you have been through....:(
Guy
Well, "any" car I will get now will be (performance wize) be a downer. But I'm not worried, I would do the Boxster dream/nightmare thing again all day long :)

Replacement car will be either a BMW 3-Series (E90) facelift (2008-up) with auto, petrol, straight six, 2/4-door or an Audi A5 2-door, 1.8 TFSI, auto.

I never get emotionally attached to my cars and I replace it every summer/ every other summer. Cars are my passion and has been since I was a child.

(Well, the only car I was a little bit emo about was my VW 1200 Jeans edt. I sold last summer):

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recycledsixtie 01-27-2014 05:25 AM
I understand Haz . Over my life time I have had a '58 VWbug(no gas heater cold as hell), a '61 Vw bug(no gas heater) and a 1972 VW bug bought brand new. I loved those old bugs. The last one had a gas heater and was most effective as long as the gas worked
.! As regards the 3 series BMW if they are off warranty I would be apprehensive.

Daughter's fiancee had an 200? something Audi and believe it was reliable for him.
Cheers, Guy

haz 01-27-2014 05:34 AM
Nice. Bugs/Porsches, same deal, only difference is "Porsche has 2 more in the rear", as we say here.

Now back OT :)

Muzzle of Bees 01-27-2014 05:47 AM
No, although it did take me a while to find one I liked. Really, it is a hunt. I could easily move on to the next hunt. Lots too choose from. I like many different cars. I just have the Boxster now.

BruceH 01-27-2014 06:52 AM
Yes, I am attached but if a deal on a 996tt came along, I might be tempted but.....I really don't know. Right now, I am extremely happy with my current ride.


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