How Old Were You & How Did You Purchase Your First Porsche?

[vincesf]

I was 17 years old and purchased a new 1976 930. In its day, the 930 (Turbo Carrera) was an incredibly swift car and was one of the nicest Porsche's I ever owned. I have owned 9 Porsches in the last 33 years, and my advice is that I would never buy a car believing that I will own it for ever, or that it will be a future classic. Some of the cars made today may be future classics, but not in our lifetime. Don't buy a car to garage it, but rather buy it to drive and enjoy it. Why be a caretaker to preserve history?
vincesf

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When did you decide you wanted one?
Always liked Porsche from a young age - don't really know when though.

How long did it take to finally purchase it?
Finally bought my 1998 Boxster in Ocean Blue in July 2008 after the ex told me that she wanted the Ford Cougar! Started looking in May and researched everything I needed to know to buy a good one. And touch wood (hand to head) I have not had any problems so far!

How old where you then, and now?
I was 31 then and am 31 now.

Is there anything you would have done differently?
At the time no. But in hindsight I would have saved a little more and maybe gone for a 2.7 or S

Quick word of advice for a young person trying to save for one?
Patience, patience, patience. Buy the one you want after serious research into what to look out for.