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Ofishbein · 12-28-2008, 05:38 AM

I was 49 (am now 51). I was always into sports cars and in high school went through a series of MGs, 240Zs and 280Zs. My goal was to own a Ferrari by the time I was 30. I got my first one at 26 (246GT Dino), and that was quickly followed by a 308 and then a 512BBi. I was always envious of Porsche build quality though but the styling of each new model seemed to take a few years to grow on me. Looking back I can say that you buy a Ferrari with your heart and a Porsche with your head.

Now I've sipped the Kool-Aid and I wouldn't go back for anything. I like having a car that I can afford to fix if it breaks - plus the driving experience is better.

12-28-2008, 05:38 AM	#4
Ofishbein Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Posts: 115	I was 49 (am now 51). I was always into sports cars and in high school went through a series of MGs, 240Zs and 280Zs. My goal was to own a Ferrari by the time I was 30. I got my first one at 26 (246GT Dino), and that was quickly followed by a 308 and then a 512BBi. I was always envious of Porsche build quality though but the styling of each new model seemed to take a few years to grow on me. Looking back I can say that you buy a Ferrari with your heart and a Porsche with your head. Now I've sipped the Kool-Aid and I wouldn't go back for anything. I like having a car that I can afford to fix if it breaks - plus the driving experience is better.