Took the Boxster out for date Saturday

[insatiable]

QUIT IT YOU GUYS!!!!
I'm green with envy. How do you think I feel at age 68 owning my first Porsche.
Still at least I'm not to old to dream!!

[Adam]

Originally Posted by insatiable

QUIT IT YOU GUYS!!!!
I'm green with envy. How do you think I feel at age 68 owning my first Porsche.
Still at least I'm not to old to dream!!

lol...thanks for the that lol. I must say it's always nice to take out a lady in the Porsche. I got the car 2 years ago when I was 23 and I have to say I've gotten less action since I got the car than when I was in college. That probably has more to do with going out to the bars alot less than the car itself. I must say though even though the car only does 0-60 in 5.3 sec the panties drop in 3.8 once they get the Porsche ride!

[eslai]

Hahaha nice story, Adam. I have had some choice moments with the 987, but funny enough, not two months after buying it I ended up with a steady girlfriend. The car didn't have much to do with it either, surprisingly.

[pinoyfiend]

Don't be down on yourself, times are changing, kids are getting younger and richer, no way in hell would I have thought I'd be where I am now at 28. Retiring at 30 is nowadays a possibility. Still crossing my fingers! My brother is just turning 20 and owns his own house!!!! Sure he wanted a porsche.. but I didn'l let him, I guaranteed to him though he would have his Ferrari by 25. There are just so many oppotunities now compared to the past.

[blinkwatt]

I plan on buying a house by 23, 993 or Boxster S(havent decided) at 25, 360 Modena at 30.

[bigislandboxster]

Wow,
Must be nice to have been born with a silver spoon in you mouth....or not....how the hell can you afford that at that age? Or am I too old to figure that out? Sorry to sound judgemental, but I've never been rich , and that just doesn't sound possible without a little help from somewhere else....Not that theres anything wrong with having some dough.....

[aBsOlUt]

I've been lucky enough to have one of the first ever build Z4 at the age of 18. Now, being in college the Z4 attracted more than enough attention. I must admit, girls and guys would comment on the car saying how beatiful it looks.

Fast forward 3 years and the Z4 is gone and switched with a slightly used (7000 miles) 2004 triple black 986S. I fell in love with the car at first sight and at first test drive.

I am 21 now, close friends and mostly guys would comment on the car more now than girls. I don't know, the Z4 was more modern, more new - besides a common girl/lady would never notice a 986 from a 987...so I havent received so many comments by girls.

What I am trying to say is that while Porsche cars are more superior to BMW cars, the "bimmer" marketing always wins. I dont know maybe I am completely wrong but these apply to Charlotte, North Carolina where I live currently and with an average age radious of 18-24. Heck, some girl did not even know what a Porsche is!

While its always good to get good comments, I have passed the immature state. I now enjoy my driving and I understand the difference between cars. I do not like to promote them to get a girl. I think of it since I am fortunate enough to have one at this young age, just like you are getting dressed up to go out and you wear your good clothes, I also "wear" my good car.

[blinkwatt]

Its not like my parents buy me anything except the food in the house I eat. I work almost 40 hours a week for $9 a hour w/benefits and my side job for eBay. I'm lucky enough to know how to manage my money at a young age(18). I think many young people would have more money to live a higher quality life if they realize a couple of things;moving out as soon as you are 18 is one of the worst finicial decisions you can make and they should be riding out their parents until 22 or 23 if possible (you NEVER see the rent money again,instead it could be saved for a down payment on a house). All this technology,iPods and such are waste in my opinoin because they all devalue fast and instead they money should be put into the stock market(I will venture in this area shortly).

[Pilot2519j]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

I plan on buying a house by 23, 993 or Boxster S(havent decided) at 25, 360 Modena at 30.

There is a remedy for your illness, as told by Mr. Greenspan, time to correct your exuberant expectations, when he spoke those words it was the kiss of death for the Internet bubble as it exploded like a kids pinata.
All kidding aside no matter what the age young= perv, middle age= your life is in crisis mode searching for answer, and old= must be that dementia hiccup, people like to part with their nasty remarks unto the porschephiles. Though your date's father was obnoxious at least he was not vulgar as the people I worked for when I got mine at 55. In the end you have the Porsche and the babe. I believe that is a win win situation in my book. Good luck with your car and make that Ferrari red that is all I ask.

[blinkwatt]

Ha,you think I plan on keeping the Raley's job at $9 a hour? Im currently doing my real estate training as we speek. eBay makes me alot more then alot of you guys would expect. Who said I was "sponging" off my parents to have a Porsche? I know that paying rent is stupid if you dont have to because I have already lived on my own before. When you buy a house you may see the money again someday,where as in the case of paying rent you NEVER see the money again. Did you guys ever consider that maybe I do certain things like stay in school,maintain the house,watch siblings, and pick up brothers and sisters to stay in the house? It not like I live at home and do nothing.

[TriGem2k]

To say someone is rich or successful because of the things you see they own is stupid I’m sorry. Anyone today can buy whatever they want with the money they don’t have. I’m not trying to take anything away from anyone, but you see too many people drive cars they have no business in. How many people do you know that can walk into a car dealership and buy a 50K car cash with no strings attached? Probably very few. There was a poll not to long back that showed majority owners on this forum own second hand Boxsters, but how many can really afford a brand new one without payments?

The world offers too many ways for you get screwed; they come in for from of Loans, Leases, & Financing

[tqtran]

Originally Posted by dbth

However , to have a Modena by 30 , you will need , rich relatives , a career or a lucrative patent or business.

So you think within the next 12 years he plans to live at home and not pursue a career?
To me it sounds as though his lifestyle of "paygo" is a smart one for someone his age. I would wager to guess that he will more than likely attain his goal of getting a Modena by 30 but will probably pass on it and move up to something else.
Also, did you consider that in 12 years a Modena will have depreciated greatly? Think of a 12 year old Ferrari now, like a 348. You can get them for the same price of a new Boxster.
Is that so hard to attain without "rich relatives...or a lucrative patent or business."???
Sorry dbth but you need to get off your high horse.