Best of luck and congratulations with the family!!
When you get the time, we will be here waiting!

 

I couldn't have said it any better. Best of luck.
And should you return to ownership, you'll relish it even more.

 

Sorry to see you go...BUT on a better note...CONGRATULATIONS on your future family!


I too have received a bonified offer last week BUT can't seem to fully commit.Plus the guy is jacking around,so I may just tell him to hit the bricks!

The thing that killed me was I held the deposit and the car,so being this close to a sale HURT like h#ll!
I know your situation is different(planning a family) but any regrets with the sale?

Again congrats and good-luck,

Stacy

 

You have your priorities right. More power to you!

 

My 997 makes a great family car and will continue-probably until my kids are 10-12 yrs old. They love riding in it.

 

My son is turning 2 in November. I'm returning my leased 06 Boxster S (lease is up in 2 months) and have leased an 09 Carrera because I wanted to be able to to take the 3 of us in my car and of course this isn't possible with a 2 seater.

I've always wanted a 911 but felt it was too much money but an opportunity came up (good deal on an 09) and I snagged it. Just picked it up July 30 and had a Britax car seat installed in the back.

My son absolutely LOVES riding in the back. He has the biggest smile on his face when I roll down the windows and give the car some throttle - he loves the sound of the exhaust !!!

Now we have a choice in what car to take. Before it was just my wife's A4 and the Boxster was for commuting.

With a 911 you can have your cake and eat it too. The most practical TRUE sports car on the planet. I love it.

You have your priorities straight as it is expensive to keep the 911 especially if you're not getting the enjoyment out of it if you're not driving it regularly. Best of luck as having a child is one of the most amazing experiences - enjoy ever minute of it.

 

It is unfortunate that you will have to let go of your Porsche; however, I can see your point. Best wishes.

 

i too sold my 997s two years ago when we decided to have a baby. it made sense since my wife refused to ride in the carrera and it was an extra car. i now have a 1 year old son who gives me more joy than any car can ever. life will go on and there will be no regrets. he now rides in a cayenne GTS and laughs loudly when i step on it!

 

haha well a Cayenne GTS is the suitable replacement for a family.

 

I have two kids, one on the way, and frankly my car 'hobby' is taking a backseat more and more. Kids are just as expensive but you will find them tons more fun than the car. Besides, its just a temporary leave of car absence right?

 

been there done that, as i am sure many on this board have. i remember having to sell a cobra when i found out our first child what on the way. i need the money to help buy a house.

when the guy who bought it showed up with the check, his 10yr old son was with him. i was like "damn, you lucky sob" - you're getting my car, plus you've got a kid who is totally into it. i remember thinking how many diaper changes and other stuff i had in front of me before i'd ever get to where he was at. that day sucked, badly.

i was without a car for a few years, but eventually got back into it. the only part better than enjoying it yourself, is sharing the experience with your kids. now i cruise around with my 10yr old son and 8yr old daughter, and my car hobby is better than ever.

 

Hmm, like, seriously, 1200 horses?

 

strollers look great with sport classic wheels ;-)) Good luck and see you soon

 

yea, but that was a long time ago, and it really wasn't a street car - it was a race car with plates

today vipers and gt40s make that kind of power with a set of turbos. not to mention you can drive a big hp viper or gt40 on the street...my car didn't compare to what's out there today

 

I never had to make a decision between a car and a family. There was no way I could afford a 911 before I had kids. Fortunately, my kids are grown and I earn more today than my modest income when I had kids. So, nothing wrong with your approach. That said, I don't know how you go backwards from driving a car like this to driving a lesser car. Ouch!