Multiple Porsches....

[RedTele58]

I'm probably one of the worst offenders on the forum when it comes to these cars...

I've been driving and slowly gathering Porsche cars for the last 30+ years. My first was a '67 911 in college during the early '80s. Then a '78 924, a '87 944S, a '70 914 and a '90 944S2 cabriolet. All but the '90 944S2 cab are gone - it hides in my garage w/ 66k 2 owner miles. Along the way I gathered several $1,000 "project" cars - 3 1984 928S and a '71 914 - I still have them. 2 of the 3 928's will run and (sorta) drive, and the 914 will start with a shot of ether. 2 of the 928s and the 914 are tucked away for future restoration. One of the 928s I'm working a slow/steady restoration on.

Then my Boxster addiction hit, and hit pretty hard. I have 7. 4 1999s, a 2000 base, a 2001S and a 2002S. All are clean above average to excellent condition cars. Most have unique option packages (aero kits, different sport packages, unique colors, or are just a bad ass looking little car). I'm fortunate I have a big shop I rent for cheap to store everything and I'm able to do a fair amount of maintenance on them, but even then, it's an expensive hobby. When we talk about ~$1,500/yr for maintenance, that's a pretty realistic number.

I also have a '99 aerokit 996 in the mix and am looking for the right early Boxster to turn into a Spec racer.

Before anyone thinks that I can give mr.jonathanlada a run for his daddies money, if you add the cost of 7 early Boxsters and a 996, you'd come up with just enough money to buy a gently used 991 and have enough left over to go to the Cheesecake factory for dinner. And a gently used 991 and dinner at the Cheesecake Factory doesn't give you Baller Status...

The 986/996 cars are to me, the last of the Porsches that a regular guy can drive, work on a little, and have fun with. For me, it's a great hobby. I daily drive them, work on them, waste time here on the forum, scrounge bits and pieces off eBay, salvage yards and other places, take them to the track, and as important as anything, I've made great friends in the Porsche community that I can share fun and camaraderie with.

[cas951]

I've had 4 Porsches to date. Two 944 turbos and two Boxsters. I still have three of them but my youngest drive the 986 now. Even with three Porsches I still have the itch to buy one more. I'm keeping an eye on the Cayman GTS. I still have the itch to have a 911 but a standard 911 just haven't attracted my attention as much as the Cayman GTS.

I've been around 968's but have never owned one. It's basically an updated 944 S2. It is a great reliable car provided the timing belts and front seals are maintained. The 968 were produced from 1992-1995 so there's not many around. The 968 CS and the 968 turbo are very rare and prices for these are like the old air cooled 911's. Prices for standard 968's have gone up a bit in the last couple years but ones in great condition is hard to find.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

I'm probably one of the worst offenders on the forum when it comes to these cars...

It is always a joy when you post photos from your collection! You should start renting them out... Then again those cars deserve to be treated much better then a rental owner would. A gently used 991 sounds great but I think the value for money of your collection surpasses the 991 after the third box, 914, and one 928. Everything on top of that is just added fun!

[RedTele58]

Originally Posted by BIGJake111

It is always a joy when you post photos from your collection! ... A gently used 991 sounds great but I think the value for money of your collection surpasses the 991 after the third box, 914, and one 928. Everything on top of that is just added fun!

When the day comes that this car is complete and hits the street, I'll be parking my Boxsters for about a year.

[BIGJake111]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

When the day comes that this car is complete and hits the street, I'll be parking my Boxsters for about a year.

Just don't lose it into a lake!

[husker boxster]

When I bought my 08 Boxster S LE brand new, I knew I didn't want to track it so I started saving for a 2nd Porsche. 3 yrs later I bought my Carmon Red (burgundy) 07 CS. It was a good car but didn't have the options of my LE, so I bought my 08 CSS and sold my 07 CS. The CS and now CSS are also my all season cars.

I love my current inventory and have no plans to update / change it. One of the salesmen at the local P-Car store covets my CSS and has made me some tempting offers on 911s and 981 GTSs. I'm happy with what I have and they're both paid for (LE paid off in 2012, CSS paid off last yr).

[spinedoc]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

When I bought my 08 Boxster S LE brand new, I knew I didn't want to track it so I started saving for a 2nd Porsche. 3 yrs later I bought my Carmon Red (burgundy) 07 CS. It was a good car but didn't have the options of my LE, so I bought my 08 CSS and sold my 07 CS. The CS and now CSS are also my all season cars.

I love my current inventory and have no plans to update / change it. One of the salesmen at the local P-Car store covets my CSS and has made me some tempting offers on 911s and 981 GTSs. I'm happy with what I have and they're both paid for (LE paid off in 2012, CSS paid off last yr).

Nice collection...

[JayG]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

When I bought my 08 Boxster S LE brand new, I knew I didn't want to track it so I started saving for a 2nd Porsche. 3 yrs later I bought my Carmon Red (burgundy) 07 CS. It was a good car but didn't have the options of my LE, so I bought my 08 CSS and sold my 07 CS. The CS and now CSS are also my all season cars.

I love my current inventory and have no plans to update / change it. One of the salesmen at the local P-Car store covets my CSS and has made me some tempting offers on 911s and 981 GTSs. I'm happy with what I have and they're both paid for (LE paid off in 2012, CSS paid off last yr).

I'm, terribly sorry, but since this is a 986 forum and you don't own a 986, you are not eligible for membership.

You will have to move over to Rennlist.









NOT
Just kidding.
Nice looking collection except for their ugly headlights

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by JayG

Nice looking collection except for their ugly headlights

I'm not a scrambled eggs guy.

And I meant to ask you why someone in SD would have all-seasons on their car? Is that in case the temp drops to 55?

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by husker boxster

When I bought my 08 Boxster S LE brand new, I knew I didn't want to track it so I started saving for a 2nd Porsche. 3 yrs later I bought my Carmon Red (burgundy) 07 CS. It was a good car but didn't have the options of my LE, so I bought my 08 CSS and sold my 07 CS. The CS and now CSS are also my all season cars.

I love my current inventory and have no plans to update / change it. One of the salesmen at the local P-Car store covets my CSS and has made me some tempting offers on 911s and 981 GTSs. I'm happy with what I have and they're both paid for (LE paid off in 2012, CSS paid off last yr).

I hate you so much right now...

[JayG]

Originally Posted by RedTele58

I'm probably one of the worst offenders on the forum when it comes to these cars...

I've been driving and slowly gathering Porsche cars for the last 30+ years. My first was a '67 911 in college during the early '80s. Then a '78 924, a '87 944S, a '70 914 and a '90 944S2 cabriolet. All but the '90 944S2 cab are gone - it hides in my garage w/ 66k 2 owner miles. Along the way I gathered several $1,000 "project" cars - 3 1984 928S and a '71 914 - I still have them. 2 of the 3 928's will run and (sorta) drive, and the 914 will start with a shot of ether. 2 of the 928s and the 914 are tucked away for future restoration. One of the 928s I'm working a slow/steady restoration on.

Then my Boxster addiction hit, and hit pretty hard. I have 7. 4 1999s, a 2000 base, a 2001S and a 2002S. All are clean above average to excellent condition cars. Most have unique option packages (aero kits, different sport packages, unique colors, or are just a bad ass looking little car). I'm fortunate I have a big shop I rent for cheap to store everything and I'm able to do a fair amount of maintenance on them, but even then, it's an expensive hobby. When we talk about ~$1,500/yr for maintenance, that's a pretty realistic number.

I also have a '99 aerokit 996 in the mix and am looking for the right early Boxster to turn into a Spec racer.

Before anyone thinks that I can give mr.jonathanlada a run for his daddies money, if you add the cost of 7 early Boxsters and a 996, you'd come up with just enough money to buy a gently used 991 and have enough left over to go to the Cheesecake factory for dinner. And a gently used 991 and dinner at the Cheesecake Factory doesn't give you Baller Status...

The 986/996 cars are to me, the last of the Porsches that a regular guy can drive, work on a little, and have fun with. For me, it's a great hobby. I daily drive them, work on them, waste time here on the forum, scrounge bits and pieces off eBay, salvage yards and other places, take them to the track, and as important as anything, I've made great friends in the Porsche community that I can share fun and camaraderie with.

Yes, you definitely do have a Porsche problem. I can fix it for you, just send me a couple

And yes, you are very very poor, all those old beat up piece of crap Porsche's you have

[j.fro]

The 99 C4 has been a great DD. In 2.5 yrs I've put 65k on the car. With Conti DWS tires (only 2 sets!) it has been fine in both rain and snow. Overall mpg has been just under 24. With the back seat, there's room for the dog and luggage.
With prices under 20k for well cared for cars, how can you go wrong??

[Porsche Chick]

I blame the hubby; he talked me into it.