01-26-2014, 02:29 PM
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Location: Florida
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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 
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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.
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01-26-2014, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Charlotte, NC
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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....
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Current: 2000 Boxster S....2018 Clubman JCW
Previous: '71 914 2.2 - TX license plate: "E-GO"....'73 914 1.7....'74 914 1.8....'73 914 2.0 - Saturn yellow with all original 2.0 options- R.I.P..... '74 914 1.8 with 916 body kit.... '72 914 1.7 - my very first car
Also: '09 Cooper Clubman....'90 Miata.... '80 MGB.... '76 TR-7
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01-26-2014, 03:36 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: O.C. CA
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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.
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01-26-2014, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 54
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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....
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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.
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01-26-2014, 04:21 PM
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I am my own mechanic....
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Posts: 3,432
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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.
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I have a '64 Midget. Next project. Disc brakes in front!
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'08 VW Touareg T-3 wife's car
'13 F150 Super Crew long bed 4x4 w/ Ego Boost
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01-26-2014, 06:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 137
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Quote:
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.
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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  (
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Current: 2000 Boxster S....2018 Clubman JCW
Previous: '71 914 2.2 - TX license plate: "E-GO"....'73 914 1.7....'74 914 1.8....'73 914 2.0 - Saturn yellow with all original 2.0 options- R.I.P..... '74 914 1.8 with 916 body kit.... '72 914 1.7 - my very first car
Also: '09 Cooper Clubman....'90 Miata.... '80 MGB.... '76 TR-7
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01-26-2014, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Chandler, AZ
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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.
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