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Old 08-30-2011, 08:04 PM   #1
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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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Old 08-31-2011, 03:40 AM   #2
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i've always said he's german, and all the germans i know like it rough...
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Old 08-31-2011, 05:08 AM   #3
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and all the germans i know like it rough...
They certainly do! :dance:
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Old 08-31-2011, 05:23 AM   #4
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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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Old 08-31-2011, 06:04 AM   #5
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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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Old 08-31-2011, 06:46 AM   #6
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The very simple answer to that question is , ME! I love every minute of it. My 98 is well maintained and well used. As a summer only car I put on over 10K per year and it is not my DD. Ed
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Old 08-31-2011, 08:12 AM   #7
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I just spent three days driving time trials at Laguna Seca. Total track time: 5hrs, 45mins. Engine was never below 5K RPM the entire time on track.

Car, engine, and driver never seemed happier!

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