My 'Baby' is up for Sale

[drburton]

To address some of the comments:

I did consider the 911 as a possible alternative since it has a back seat. However, after taking a really close look at them the back seat is really so small it is barely usable. Given I'm 6'1 and need the seat set back a bit, the kids would have very limited space. Also, it would be pretty inconvenient to not have 4 doors, not to mention where would you put a double stroller.

Regarding the bumper, yes this is the car that hit a parking curb. Since the 'dent' popped right back out there is just a scratch on the very bottom part of the bumper. It is barely visible but would probably be noticed by a meticulous Porsche owner. I fully plan to disclose that to any potential buyers. Given the car has been otherwise perfectly maintained I wouldn't think this scratch would really be a big factor in the purchase decision.

I do plan to continue to visit the forum. Not sure how long it will take to sell the car, but even after it is sold I'll be around. Who knows, maybe I'll end up buying another one down the road (yes, probably a white one )

Kids got it too easy these days, scrunching up your knees builds character! 911 is the perfect compromise vehicle

[Dr. Kill]

Originally Posted by boxsterz

Kids got it too easy these days, scrunching up your knees builds character! 911 is the perfect compromise vehicle

Unfortunately, this isn’t entirely true. Picking up a 911 was my line of thinking too when my daughter was born, but I figured out that this just isn’t practical either. It isn’t that I was worried that she wouldn’t have enough leg room back there, it’s that you just can’t fit a rear-facing car seat in a space that small without pulling your seat so far forward you could steer with your eyebrows.

[racer_d]

I am reminded of a Porsche (986) add slogan at times like this:


"The more kids you have, the more practical it becomes"

Remember, you don't always need to bring the kids with you.. nor does she. All it takes is about 20-30 days a year.. those "perfect days" to make you realize you are foolish to sell it.

[J-RAD]

Originally Posted by racer_d

I am reminded of a Porsche (986) add slogan at times like this:


"The more kids you have, the more practical it becomes"

Remember, you don't always need to bring the kids with you.. nor does she. All it takes is about 20-30 days a year.. those "perfect days" to make you realize you are foolish to sell it.

Isn't that true. After seeing the car, people occasionaly ask: You can't fit the wife and two kids in there, can you? To which I respond, "That's exactly why I drive it and that's why it's called a fun car!"

Seriously though, I have two very young ones that are really learning to appreciate the car and it's fun. They know it's something special. They love to sit in my lap and "drive" as we pull it in and out of the garage. They ask to help wash it. I'm going to start bringing them to the track with me next year too. Good bonding time.

[drburton]

racer_d, you have a good point and I expect I will feel some level of remorse once the car sells.

I will likely return to the Porsche family at some point in the future and maybe wisely investing the proceeds from this sale will put me in a position to go for a 911 Turbo or GT3