I've told one person at work who said, "wouldn't you want to take a year off from work or go traveling?" (with the money I have saved up)

Another flat out chuckled and said "good luck, man. You're not getting a Porsche".

In any case, as many people who I know IRL who like sports cars and exotics, it seems like I'm the only one who has this goal of getting something more than a car-- a supercar, and not just a car. If I wanted a car, I would have gotten a KIA, older Civic or a old ugly, uninspiring car.

I know at the end of the day, a 911 is ''just'' a car, but that is only to a person who doesn't care about cars, like a lot of moms, other women, motorcycle enthusiasts, etc.

In all honesty, I don't care about fancy watches, boats, mansions, large houses, or anything that goes with owning a 911, so I still think this short term goal of mine is reasonable and is not a bad way to instill some drive and motivation in me to work harder to obtain it, eventually.

 

Let it go.

 

Do what you want to do. F the negators. I remember a few guys I used to work with telling me many years ago that I'll never have a Porsche. Guess they were wrong.

 

Goals are goals - who cares what others think. I had a goal to get one and made it happen! Got to have goals no matter what they are.

Where there is no vision, the people perish.

 

I have always wanted a 911 Turbo, since I was a kid, started with posters, then videos, cars shows, etc. When I got to the point that I could really afford a Porsche I got a 2011 Spyder. Yeah, it's not the 911 that I always dreamed about but I was finally in the Porsche club and knew what the attraction was to P-cars. And now, as of 2 days ago, I have my 911 Turbo S. No, it's not brand new and, might seem long in the tooth to some, but it is something I have always wanted. It's an 05 and will smoke pretty much anything on the roads except maybe GTR's and it's newer brethren. If you want something bad enough it doesn't matter who is against you or who thinks it's foolish. In the end life is short and you have to live for the moment and do what makes you happy. Just my .02

 

You only live once enjoy yourself. If you work hard save up go for it. I have a little thing I go by. I don't want to be the richest man in the cemetery or do i want o be a broke as man. So I saved got my 911 and if I happen to go tomorrow I went out with a smile nd no regret. Good luck and post the pics of the new car.

 

You can not beat the car for the current market value that they are going for..Look what you get for the price..
It is and always will be a world class auto that others will admire..
LOL..Just think of the poor guy that bought it new...
Also once you get it that will be the end of it..

 

Thanks for the support and responses guys. I haven't told my friends yet-- not really sure how they will react, if they think i'm joking, or be supportive.

#9shooter, I won't be able to post pics until 2 or even 3 years from now. However, I will still work for the car and enjoy it.

Speaking of work, I know another guy there who owns 6-7 expensive watches, all bought from his dad who has deals on them. TAG Heugers, a Carrera watch , a Bulova, Citizen and Tissot watches. He's not rich or anything, and i'm not into watches so I don't see the appeal-- however, I guess its almost the same perspective the 2 others had for me and my goal of getting a 911.

 

Hello, when you say market value, I just thought of the economic crash of 2007/2008 and the current fallout. Is the relatively low prices of most 996's driven by die hard fans of Porsche who despise the 996, or is it mainly affected by the current economy??

 

What John said is true, and Michael Jordan said "just do it" it's a fulfilling car. I bought a well maintained 03 996 tt bonestock and loving every minute of it and no regrets whatsoever now i'm ready to mod it for some killer set up both for reliability and power.

 

Just curious, how old are you?

What do you do for a living?

How much do you earn annually?

Do you own a home with a garage?

Approx what is your net worth?

Answer these questions so we have a better idea of who you are and if it seems reasonable to spend $50K on a depreciating asset like a Porsche 996Turbo.

If it's within your grasp and you are not short changing yourself in other areas, go for it!

 

the op is going to post pictures in 2-3 years.. ok, ill be right...

zzzzzzzzzz

 

read the other thread. this is getting redundent

 

Yes, it is. You should have "larger" goals than a neat car. Its fun, but you should strive for more =).

 

A dream is a great thing, achieving it is even better IMO...