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SgtSchultz · 03-30-2023, 01:02 PM

At 15, MOST people do not have the mechanical aptitude to service the majority of this car. Not to say It cannot be learned with gifted acuity. At 15 I was changing oil and adjusting valves at the VW dealership. My father had a very early 911. He worked on it regularly mostly with me by his side. I was not ready at that age. At 17 I had a 914, a couple years later my first ragged 911. I lived it. If you do not, buy as previously recommended, a Miata. It's a modern Alfa. Well balanced, parts everywhere, and a lot less frustrating than a car you might not have the resources or aptitude to drive every day. I will say having owned many 9xx series over the years, my Boxster S is the most fun out of all of them. The car is very well balanced and incredibly forgiving with good suspension and tires. Pretty sure the Boxster would win in the babe magnet department as well.. Sorry for the confusing at best response..

03-30-2023, 01:02 PM	#25
SgtSchultz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: St Petersburg, Fl Posts: 14	At 15, MOST people do not have the mechanical aptitude to service the majority of this car. Not to say It cannot be learned with gifted acuity. At 15 I was changing oil and adjusting valves at the VW dealership. My father had a very early 911. He worked on it regularly mostly with me by his side. I was not ready at that age. At 17 I had a 914, a couple years later my first ragged 911. I lived it. If you do not, buy as previously recommended, a Miata. It's a modern Alfa. Well balanced, parts everywhere, and a lot less frustrating than a car you might not have the resources or aptitude to drive every day. I will say having owned many 9xx series over the years, my Boxster S is the most fun out of all of them. The car is very well balanced and incredibly forgiving with good suspension and tires. Pretty sure the Boxster would win in the babe magnet department as well.. Sorry for the confusing at best response..