Who here is emotionally attached to their Boxster?

[MNICEBOX]

For me, it would have to be some stupidly high price to unhinge me from my car, but even at 2x it's value, I probably wouldn't sell. I do have an emotional connection to the car on a couple of levels; I bought it new in 2003 , optioned the way I wanted, at a time when my career was on the upswing - now after going through two corporate downsizings, it's a very different story unfortunately - so the car's a constant reminder of 'kindler/gentler' and happier times. Additionally, I tweak/customize and work on all my cars- this car looks and drives much better than the original. I routinely get lots of attention, compliments and thumbs ups at car shows - even from 911 owners , so in some respect, it has become partly a reflection of me. Always hard to give yourself away

[recycledsixtie]

Originally Posted by MNICEBOX

For me, it would have to be some stupidly high price to unhinge me from my car, but even at 2x it's value, I probably wouldn't sell. I do have an emotional connection to the car on a couple of levels; I bought it new in 2003 , optioned the way I wanted, at a time when my career was on the upswing - now after going through two corporate downsizings, it's a very different story unfortunately - so the car's a constant reminder of 'kindler/gentler' and happier times. Additionally, I tweak/customize and work on all my cars- this car looks and drives much better than the original. I routinely get lots of attention, compliments and thumbs ups at car shows - even from 911 owners , so in some respect, it has become partly a reflection of me. Always hard to give yourself away

That kind of claim justifies pics of your 2003.....
G.

[heliguy]

Originally Posted by MNICEBOX

For me, it would have to be some stupidly high price to unhinge me from my car, but even at 2x it's value, I probably wouldn't sell. I do have an emotional connection to the car on a couple of levels; I bought it new in 2003 , optioned the way I wanted, at a time when my career was on the upswing - now after going through two corporate downsizings, it's a very different story unfortunately - so the car's a constant reminder of 'kindler/gentler' and happier times. Additionally, I tweak/customize and work on all my cars- this car looks and drives much better than the original. I routinely get lots of attention, compliments and thumbs ups at car shows - even from 911 owners , so in some respect, it has become partly a reflection of me. Always hard to give yourself away

I feel exactly the same way about mine. I have had it for five years and after a change in career and several moves up and down the east coast it has been the one constant in my life. I would have to say that I am emotionally attached to it. Now even trade for a 981, that's a no-brainer.

[Ebell914]

I have only had mine two weeks and would not sell....Took me 18 months to find just the right one. I know there are plenty out there, but I am big on the pre-cup holder 986 (seems more genuinely German to me) and most of the ones I have seen are in crap condition....

[BYprodriver]

Recently was tempted as I usually sell a car when I can get back most of what I put into it. Realized I would just be building a dupicate car as what I have is what I want even after 11 years & 90K miles.

[Parker986]

Originally Posted by Ebell914

I have only had mine two weeks and would not sell....Took me 18 months to find just the right one. I know there are plenty out there, but I am big on the pre-cup holder 986 (seems more genuinely German to me) and most of the ones I have seen are in crap condition....

Only two weeks, let's see pictures. Oh yea, pics of the MGB and TR-7 too....that is a walk back in time. I owned a British Racing Green MGB in the late 70's and a friend owned a french blue TR-7.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by Parker986

Only two weeks, let's see pictures. Oh yea, pics of the MGB and TR-7 too....that is a walk back in time. I owned a British Racing Green MGB in the late 70's and a friend owned a french blue TR-7.

I have a '64 Midget. Next project. Disc brakes in front!

[Ebell914]

Originally Posted by Parker986

Only two weeks, let's see pictures. Oh yea, pics of the MGB and TR-7 too....that is a walk back in time. I owned a British Racing Green MGB in the late 70's and a friend owned a french blue TR-7.

I will post pics as soon as I get proper ones. It has been in the 20's here in the Carolinas and cannot put a plastic-windowed top down now can we? LOL

Sorry guys, the B and the TR7 were previous as well and I owned them back in the late 80's...no pics survived. The B was a great car - The TR7 was too until a cracked head (

[Porsche9]

Still in my honeymoon phase. Let's see in a year. I sold my 964 do to changing family needs. I regret doing so to this day.