08-30-2011, 07:01 PM
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Porsche "Purist"
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,123
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My signature says it all.
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1998 Boxster with 7.8 DME, 2005 3.6 liter/325 hp, Variocam Plus, 996 Instrument panel
2001 Boxster original owner. I installed used motor at 89k.
1987 924S. 2002 996TT. PST-2
Owned and repaired Porsches since 1974. Porsche: It's not driving, it's therapy.
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08-30-2011, 07:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Posts: 801
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Since the realization set in that most major repairs on the car (even the IMS upgrade) are worth almost close to my car's value, I drive it like it's the last time I will every time.
It's my DD, so I don't know how smart that is, but it puts a smile on my face at least twice a day, more on weekends!
Johnny,
i'd love to have that as a full-size poster
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08-30-2011, 08:04 PM
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Track rat
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Southern ID
Posts: 3,701
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I don't beat on my car... but I do use all of her. She is a track rat and a canyon carver. Not once has she been to the grocery store.
(careful warmup, monthly periodic and preventative maintenance, no fast and furious gear changes, few rev limits, lots of fresh tires, two Boxster Spec X Time Trial championships, 6 PCA track records.)
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2009 Cayman 2.9L PDK (with a few tweaks)
PCA-GPX Chief Driving Instructor-Ret.
Last edited by Topless; 08-30-2011 at 08:07 PM.
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08-31-2011, 03:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Frederick, MD
Posts: 1,396
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i've always said he's german, and all the germans i know like it rough...
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"Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you."
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08-31-2011, 05:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,656
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by tonycarreon
and all the germans i know like it rough...
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They certainly do! :dance:
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08-31-2011, 05:23 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: shoreham, ny
Posts: 1,619
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Yes I change my oil every 1000 to 1500 miles. I might drive her only 3k a year sometimes. Glad to hear I am not the only one enjoying our cars. Like others said maintenance and good driving will not hurt the cars.
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996 3.4 engine with 2.7 986 5speed transmission
Ebay Headers, Fabspeed high flow cats, JIC Cross, IPD Plenum, H&R Coilovers, B&M Short Shifter, AEM Uego Gauge Type Analog, Apexi S-AFC Select, 987 air box, Litronics, 2000 Tails and side markers, painted center console, 18" 987 S-Wheels, GT3 Front bumper with splitter.
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08-31-2011, 06:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Philly
Posts: 594
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Why did I buy a Porsche?
Because it is a sports car. I bought it to drive it hard and fast, like a sports car.
Porsche's are meant to be driven hard. Their purpose was originally to be used as race cars.
If you baby it like a Ferrari or Lamborghini, it would most likely catch on fire and die. 
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