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bamaboxster · 09-25-2004, 06:18 AM

Tqtran and Ad Sach,

I agree with you both.

When I was 19 (in 1989-1990) I bought my first new car a $24K Buick Regal Gran Sport. I also drove vintage Porsches at that time including my 2 1969 911s. I started my first business at that time restoring VWs and Porsches.

Most of my peer's parents were bent that I owned a car nicer than they had. Without getting to know me or visit my business, they also thought I must be into something illegal.

This was my first lesson demonstrating complacent people can be viciously jealous of successful people. I experienced this drama more in California. The eternal battle between the "have" and the "have not".

I just turned 35 last month and I have owned convertibles all of my driving days.

When I bought my 04 Boxster in June, I knew I would catch hell from the people I work with and some of my existing clients.

Snotty comments start with, "is that an '01 or '02?" When I tell them its and '04 and a bought it new, the attitude shifts.

Within the past 2 years I bought 4 new vehicles. Its started with my G35, my co-wokers and clients thought it was a Lexus. 4 months later I bought my new Honda Gold Wing (GL1800) motorcycle. At that time I heard grumblings from most co-workers. A month later I bought my $29K msrp 04 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, which I found USED with 1200 miles on it, saving $7500 getting it for 21.5k. Then came the "red" Boxster, on which I traded my G35.

Not that it was any of their business, I reminded them, I am single, a homeowner, own a sucessful database design and consulting business, manage my money well, I have no debt outside of my mortgage, no kids, credit cards at zero (never carry a balance more than 30 days), I have been working ever since I was 14 and have a passion for cars.

The comment that I find shuts them up is, "My Boxster brand new costs less than your Tahoe, Expedition, Hummer, BMW, Mercedes ML, third + ex wife and all of the alimony payments.

Its funny to hear most people think this is an 80 to 100K car to be shocked when I tell them it was under 50K.

I have busted my butt to get to where I am in life and deserve to have a new Porsche. I really don't care about their snippy little comments anymore. I know who I am. I know where I've been and I know where I'm going in life.

Kudos to anyone fortunate enough to own a Porsche of any year or model.

David

09-25-2004, 06:18 AM	#12
bamaboxster Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL (Crestwood) Posts: 83	Tqtran and Ad Sach, I agree with you both. When I was 19 (in 1989-1990) I bought my first new car a $24K Buick Regal Gran Sport. I also drove vintage Porsches at that time including my 2 1969 911s. I started my first business at that time restoring VWs and Porsches. Most of my peer's parents were bent that I owned a car nicer than they had. Without getting to know me or visit my business, they also thought I must be into something illegal. This was my first lesson demonstrating complacent people can be viciously jealous of successful people. I experienced this drama more in California. The eternal battle between the "have" and the "have not". I just turned 35 last month and I have owned convertibles all of my driving days. When I bought my 04 Boxster in June, I knew I would catch hell from the people I work with and some of my existing clients. Snotty comments start with, "is that an '01 or '02?" When I tell them its and '04 and a bought it new, the attitude shifts. Within the past 2 years I bought 4 new vehicles. Its started with my G35, my co-wokers and clients thought it was a Lexus. 4 months later I bought my new Honda Gold Wing (GL1800) motorcycle. At that time I heard grumblings from most co-workers. A month later I bought my $29K msrp 04 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, which I found USED with 1200 miles on it, saving $7500 getting it for 21.5k. Then came the "red" Boxster, on which I traded my G35. Not that it was any of their business, I reminded them, I am single, a homeowner, own a sucessful database design and consulting business, manage my money well, I have no debt outside of my mortgage, no kids, credit cards at zero (never carry a balance more than 30 days), I have been working ever since I was 14 and have a passion for cars. The comment that I find shuts them up is, "My Boxster brand new costs less than your Tahoe, Expedition, Hummer, BMW, Mercedes ML, third + ex wife and all of the alimony payments. Its funny to hear most people think this is an 80 to 100K car to be shocked when I tell them it was under 50K. I have busted my butt to get to where I am in life and deserve to have a new Porsche. I really don't care about their snippy little comments anymore. I know who I am. I know where I've been and I know where I'm going in life. Kudos to anyone fortunate enough to own a Porsche of any year or model. David Last edited by bamaboxster; 09-25-2004 at 06:28 AM.