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a couple times I would give a friendly wave to a guy driving a newer model a 991 or whatever they just look at me mostly and dont wave back, funny thing is they probably lease the car and dont even care about it other than its a status symbol.........sad.
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I recently met a very successful woman who had just bought a brand new 2017 911 Turbo. When I asked her why she bought a Turbo instead of a GT-3 or a Targa, she replied, "Because it was the most expensive". Bam! There it is, spoken out loud. To her credit, she wasn't trying to be an ass, she was simply answering the question. Rarely am I at a loss for words but this did it for me. |
You should have given him the Larry David stare while he was looking at you!
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Honestly, everything all comes down to you. Do what makes you happy, drive what makes you happy. 99.9% of the time those are the ones dropping ****************tons of cash down the drain to keep their pristine car clean while anyone else who enjoys them just says **************** it and drive.
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+1 Anker! Our region seems to open and accepting to all. I truly think I bring more of it on myself sometimes...that feeling that I’m not worthy to hang with people whose PCCB are likely worth more than my car...lol. But then I remember that you cannot measure the enthusiasm and enjoyment that I get out of my 986, and my smile is as big as someone who is driving something more valuable, rare, etc. Now, I’m not saying there aren’t “look down their nose” people in the Porsche community - there always have been and always will be. Just ask the 914 guys, who are finally getting the respect they deserve. But, if someone shows this attitude to me, I just find the many others who don’t and spend time with them instead. And, BTW, both Anker and I were made Board members in our club. So, no 986 discrimination there! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Nice to see a healthy conversation about a topic that most agree on in some way or another. I see some regions are more friendly than others. As far as 986 hate I think any "entry" level car in a what most consider a prestige marque will always be looked down on no matter what. I enjoy my 986 even if its no 991 Turbo although I won't lie I really want a Carrera someday :rolleyes:
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In my experience, most of the guys - because it's always guys - who hate on the Boxster, call it "not a real Porsche" and so on, very rarely own a Porsche themselves.
In Porsche Club Sweden, I've never met that attitude. I've had owners of 991 GT3s and air cooled 911s take an interest in my humble Boxster just as much as I'm interested in theirs. |
Like I said Tongue in cheek. It's probably only me who believe that the Gen1 Boxsters were the 'best' Boxsters
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Very happy with my 99 986 168,000 miles needs a paint job if you know a paint shop in central Florida let me know
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No, when your right, you're right. Go with it. Long live the Fried Eggs and Amber Side Markers.
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This really is a funny thread. The 914 is only just peering over the edge of acceptance after nearly 50 years! You're just gonna have to have some patience cause the rear axle boys are ahead of us, it might be a while. But then acceptance is NOT why I drive mine.
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911monty just dropped the mic, friends
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Wow.....Pathetic Original Post along with some responses. ENJOY YOUR PORSCHE!!!!!!!!
Do not be concerned with what others (P-Car owners, mustang owners etc) think. If you want to feel offended go ahead, my advice is you own a Porsche, be happy and STFU!!!!! |
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@OP I'm also young and I also drive a 986. Yes maybe it's because of the age, maybe it's because of spending "only $15k" to buy this car, but why does it matter in the end? Also, a 2016 used Mustang costs the same as the 17 year old Porsche (with Engine IMS issues...). So if we judge by the current car's worth, everyone must make fun of the cheap Mustangs.. I also feel good when I see another Porsche on the street. Problem with some P-Owners is that they use the car to show to the world that they are rich... Others just buy a Porsche for the thrill of driving,owning and maintaining a beautiful and unique "super car". I'm on that side :D |
Coming from owning a 914 'four', 'not a pure Porsche' argument does not bother me one bit... 986 has a Porsche flat 6 and front body identical to 911/ 996!
I love 911's and all other P-cars, but when it comes to cornering stability, the mid engine cars are simply superior, period! And when you can not afford buying or daily driving 550, 718, 904 or even 914-6, Boxster (OK and Cayman) just makes perfect sense! By the way, the iconic 550, our grandfather, was not named 'little bastard' for nothing! And our car saved Porsche from bankruptcy too! People calling Boxsters not pure Porsche or hairdresser's cars do not know the whole heritage and history of Porsche. |
I think people will change their perception about Boxster 986 generation. I know that I have. My first drive in a 986S was around year 2000. The handling was nice but it was a bit tame enginewise. I expected more. A few years later I bought a 993 turbo that I still own. 2 years ago I started to look for a car that was undervalued, reliable and fun to drive. I bought a 550 SE. Maybe I payed more than I would for a standard 986S but it was in very nice condition. Took it on a eurotrip to italy this summer during three weeks. What can I say. It was perfect. Goes under the radar. Fun to drive. Very balaced car in every respect. Even practical for a twoseater. I won't be selling it anytime soon. If people think of the Boxster as a poor mans Porsche. It's their lost. It was the first Boxster and I think someday more will recognize that.
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I’m like you I drive the 986 because they are fun to drive love how they handle the curve
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986 hate
I've only had my 986S a few months and was fortunate that my first encounter with a PCA club was 100 percent positive. It was a group from South Dakota that was in town (La Crosse WI) for the weekend. Being a local I was able to steer them towards some of my favorite roads and places that only a local can. It was a fun weekend and I made a few new friends.
I've come across haters and snobs over the years in many different situations. I simply don't have time for that negativity in my life. I like to go out of my way to present myself in the total opposite manner. I try to be kind and friendly so it reflects back towards the P car people in positive light. |
I've had girls and guys tell me "Nice Porsche" but I have never had anyone tell me how disgusting my car looks, even when its dirtied up with tape racing numbers.
I rather enjoy being the only Porsche in the Parking lot and enjoying the awesome sound and handling on every drive. Hater's, who cares what they think. Never met a hater who's opinion I valued. :p |
A young chinese man was walking from one village to the next and along the way met a wise old man coming in the opposite direction. He said to the old man "what are the people like in the next village" the old man replied "what are the people like in the village you have just left"
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Porsche haters are just a cross section of society . Everyone know or works with some douche nozzle that is just a pain in the butt for whatever reason , Porsche haters fall into that category . Some folks are just miserable/jealous/hateful/ignorant it is what it is . I could really care less what someone thinks about my car or my ownership of it . Life is too short to argue with idiots . Go enjoy your car and drive it like Ferdinand wanted it to be driven .
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My last car, before my 986S, was an '89 Carrera 3.2 Targa. Not a 964. At P-car events everyone thought it was great. Instructors all wanted to ride with me. It was great! My next birthday starts with a "7", and I'm not capable enough to drive a car that will, literally, turn on you as quickly as a 911 on a slick road in traffic will. All the weight transfer knowledge I have arrives in recall about a second too late, as all those years of tequila have slowed the firing times of my synapses. I can still have fun and - more comfortably - hang the rear end out as needed. It took a year to find the 911. It took a year to find the Boxster. Two wonderful, albeit different, cars.
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