Took the Boxster out for date Saturday

[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.

[Finallygottaporsche]

you guys are a bunch of haters. quit pickin on a kid who loves cars. we were all kids who loved cars at one time. Congatulations Blinkwatt on getting a porssche so early. i hope you get the ferarri. its only natural to have goals and aspirations. by the time you can afford the ferarri you may not want it anymore. such is life.

[SD987]

It's funny that as Porsche owners we get caught up in the image that the brand projects, when we have some inside knowledge and should know better.

If Blinkwatt had purchased a 2006 Toyota Camry no one would be questioning his purchase or lifestyle, or making silver spoon references, and a 2006 Camry costs more than a 99 Boxster. But it's part of the interesting phenomena where cars that are pricey new, retain their halo of prestige as age and depreciation move them decidedly down-market.

Obviously it's Blinkwatt's money and his life, and if driving such a car is a priority for him, so be it. The only thing I might question is the advisability of a younger person purchasing an import sports-car that's seven years out of the box, only because cars that fit that profile are usually expensive to run and maintain. Keeping a car running can be quite a drain at a time when it might be a good idea to develop a little financial breathing room for the the long road ahead.

I also don't think anyone is hating on him. From what I've read, a few posters have been tempering his enthusiasm with good intentioned doses of reality. And although it's a hard thing to take advice or receive judgement from someone else, it might be worthwhile to consider the input of someone who has some idea of what that road ahead looks like.

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Pinoy, I am a little curious why you went from a 90K Acura NSX to an 18K Porsche Boxster?

[blinkwatt]

Wow I wouldn't have ever thought that this thread would turn into this. Let me update some quick info. I will be one step closer to reaching my goals as I will be promoted in 2 weeks more then likely(ever manager says I have the position,Iam not taking it for granted though). My Boxster at the time I bought it was more then a new Camry(dont worry I checked),but I clearly see your point there. Another thing I forgot to point out is that I bought my Boxster as stepping stool/test to my next car(Boxster S or 993). I wanted to see what a true high class German enginereed car was like and see if I could really value it. In addition to every Porsche seems to hold value if it was taken care of (look at value of excellent condition 928,944 and old 911s),so Im hoping it will be decent amount of money towards my next car.

[mach schnell]

blinkwatt - what did you sell or are you selling on ebay?

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by mach schnell

blinkwatt - what did you sell or are you selling on ebay?

I buy and resell guitar amps alot during the summer,"gigging" season. I normally find busted amps and fix them and resell them for alot more. Everyonce and awhile I come across a deal where I can buy it in working condition and resell it for a few hundred or more immediately. In addition I sell hobby trains(any scale) that were left to my dad and I after my grandfather passed away. The hobby trains may not sound like much but it is when we have a room in our house stacked floor to ceiling with them,literally. I also sell anything for anyone that wants me to sell it and I take commision off the final funds after fees. It ranges from $400-$1800 extra a month depending on the season and how much time I have with school,gym,real estate training and the ladies.

[TriGem2k]

Originally Posted by SD987

It's funny that as Porsche owners we get caught up in the image that the brand projects, when we have some inside knowledge and should know better.

If Blinkwatt had purchased a 2006 Toyota Camry no one would be questioning his purchase or lifestyle, or making silver spoon references, and a 2006 Camry costs more than a 99 Boxster. But it's part of the interesting phenomena where cars that are pricey new, retain their halo of prestige as age and depreciation move them decidedly down-market.

Obviously it's Blinkwatt's money and his life, and if driving such a car is a priority for him, so be it. The only thing I might question is the advisability of a younger person purchasing an import sports-car that's seven years out of the box, only because cars that fit that profile are usually expensive to run and maintain. Keeping a car running can be quite a drain at a time when it might be a good idea to develop a little financial breathing room for the the long road ahead.

I also don't think anyone is hating on him. From what I've read, a few posters have been tempering his enthusiasm with good intentioned doses of reality. And although it's a hard thing to take advice or receive judgement from someone else, it might be worthwhile to consider the input of someone who has some idea of what that road ahead looks like.

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Pinoy, I am a little curious why you went from a 90K Acura NSX to an 18K Porsche Boxster?

You can not judge the price of a car for what it is worth today as almost every car loses value. Soo many people today can buy a Brand New 100K car, its how many of them can afford to property maintain them...

My daily driver is a 1997 S500 Mercedes Benz which my father bought Brand New Feburary of 1997 for 106k...Today that car is worth 17K, and anyone can pretty much afford it, but how many people could have really bought it back in 1997.

In my opinion when buying a second hand car that old today and saying you can afford one or that you have one your only kidding yourself.