Took the Boxster out for date Saturday

[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).

[986Jim]

I get the gears from my neighbours, family and friends too, I know how it is. I'm 29 and my wife 26 and we own a pretty nice house, have the Boxster and a Jetta that's all done up too.. I have the Talon and bikes and a lot of other fancy crap in the house (Plasma Tv's really nice furnature etc..) so people always assume that my parents bought it for me or the Boxster is my dad's car etc..

Honestly it kinda stucks, because we work hard and make good money and spend it wisely and because of that have nice things. People always assume that my parents bought it for me or that its a rental etc.. It's really a pain in the ass.

On the contrary I moved out at 18 and it taught me to control my money better. I find kids who live at home waste their money on things like cars and never learn to save it. I'm not saying that is your situation blinkwatt however it is the case of many kids your age. I'm a licensed Investment Consultant for Canada's leading investment bank and see kids waste their money all the time on dumb stuff. It seems the first thing they do when done school is take a 30k loan for a car they don't need and can't afford or worse yet lease it.

[denverpete]

Originally Posted by 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).

I suppose if it works for you. But I'd like to point out a couple of things.

First, your parents really do pay for alot more than just the food you eat - they also pay for where you live (no small expense).

Second, I don't consider "living with the parents" so you can buy a Porsche to be money management - I consider that to be "sponging". Don't get me wrong, you're 18, I don't see anything wrong with living at home at 18 provided that you're still in school or going to college. If you're not in school then you need to get your own place and start paying your own expenses. You've got enough money to buy, maintain, upgrade, and insure a Porche but not move out or help out with rent?

Third, how much money can you possibly be "managing" at $9/hr plus Ebay? But hey, I guess it's easy to "manage money" when you sponge off your parents.

Anyway, just my 2 cents. Good luck with your plan.

[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

[ralegen]

Originally Posted by 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.

Here here. I couldn't agree with you more.

Personally, I've had many opportunities to get into a great money making opportunity, but I didn't choose those routes because of my opinion on making money.

There are those who want to make money really bad, and those who let the money come to them. For example, lets compare a sales person to a doctor. The salesman may have to persuade his/her clients on a daily basis to make ends meet or reach his or her dream goal. However, the doctor, who has gone through tremendous study, sits back and answers questions while people pay him for his time.

MONEY <---------------------------------------- SALESMAN

MONEY -------Goes this way --------> DOCTOR


Anyone see what I'm saying? In the end, the victor, in my opinion, is the doctor (or anyone with a wealth of knowledge). Though, it's probably just all based on how you look at it. I'd rather hit the books than scurry towards the pot of gold.

[TriGem2k]

Originally Posted by dbth

But it does not hurt to be rich or successful....

Yes true...and everyone has their own definition of rich and successful

[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.

[BuffaloBoxster]

Just want to interject something here...

When you embark on a career, you're getting started on somthing that could potentially last 30 or 40 years or even longer.

Making money is great, and we all know that it takes more of it than the average person has to be able to afford our beloved Boxsters, to say nothing of a Ferrari! What's really important over the long run is to find something that you are happy doing. If you dread waking up in the morning on a work day, then no car, no matter how wonderful, will make you happy. Working endless hours, working for a boss you hate, and working a job you hate are the three easiest ways to burn yourself out on life, so keep that in mind.

I am fortunate that I am good at the thing I like to do, and that it rewards me well enough to pursue the interests I love outside of work.