How old are you? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

deliriousga · 10-10-2005, 09:28 AM

Whew, sorry, didn't mean to get emotions all stirred up. Just a little observation.

For the record, the Boxster is the wife's and we picked the Boxster because my wife is tall and it's the only convertible we could find (besides the Toyota Solara) that her head didn't hit the top. When she first saw one on the road and said "I like that one" I said "Yeah, right! That's a Porsche! In your dreams!". When I looked at the 2000 MY and saw it was the same price as the new Solara (couldn't find used ones anywhere) I about passed out with excitement. From then on, it's been Heaven on Earth.

berj: Like you, I hope my "mid-life" isn't here for another 10 years.

Porschekid · 10-10-2005, 10:53 AM

I'm 21 but got the Box when I was 20.

Pilot2519j · 10-10-2005, 11:11 AM

Im 57 and proud of the fact. I have to acknowledge that I have to thank my wife for suggesting the Porsche in the first place. I was ready to buy another Audi S-4. After 37 yrs of marriage I learn to follow a good thing and her suggestion was 100% better than mine. The mid life crisis thing is way over blown. A phrase like that is used by someone that is envious or mean spirited. I will leave it at that. The great diversity in age group here is a testament to Porsche and how well the car attracts clientele from all age groups. The youngsters here have to be commended of their mature and good taste as well as the others finally achieving their life long dream of ownership of such fine sports car from a marque steep in a tradiion of racing and innovation. As the romans would say Carpe Diem and enjoy it as much as possible for life is too short.

cfos · 10-10-2005, 11:27 AM

I'm hitting 33 this year and I also think the whole "mid-life crisis" thing is a misnomer. "Crisis" seems to have a negative vibe. I think a better phrase would be "mid-life realization".