Amen my brother!!! lol

 

19 pages of posts.... Not a bad thread. However, there is a term called confirmation bias....basically it's human nature to seek out info that supports our point of view or desires. So, I admit that I only read about 3 pages of posts but i have to think that not one reply said "don't get it".

I've wanted a 911 since I was 6 years old. I'm now 39 and bought my first porsche last year and it is a dream come true ( artic silver 997.1 C4). It's never been about the name or status, it's always been about performance, the design and the pure simple beauty. To hell with what others think. I finally bought it bacause I found a great car that fit my budget and I had the cash to pay in full, without putting my family in financial risk. I'm a stickler for minimizing expenses, but life is to be enjoyed and not everything can be an investment. Although I did start out looking for a 964 project car.

So the other day I go to lunch and in the parking lot is a brand new Cayman S in artic silver. Gorgeous car! I walk around it a few time and check it out, peeked in the window and wheel wells, under the rear and across The wheel wells. Up walked an 90 year old man and unlocked the car. I told him that the car is absolutely beautiful and he told me it was his baby and life long dream. We talked for about an hour about cars and life. I finally got my Thai chicken wrap from tropical smoothie and I couldn't help feeling happy for the old guy that he was able to enjoy the car even so late in life. I also realized how lucky I am to enjoy it so early in life.

I'll tell you this, The more time you spend on this website not only will you want the car but all of the upgrades and improvements. My wish list of add-ons is at about $10,000 after only seven months of ownership.

 

I don't know where the heck Paradiso is but this was a very nice contribution to the forum...probably the best post in this seemingly ridiculous 19-page thread that just won't die!

 

Mr. Price - sage words. But I like Porsches and Ferraris too...that's ok right? Hee hee

 

You only live once. If you can afford, do it and don't look back.

 

If it makes you happy.

 

Yes Ferrari's are wonderful though for me after the 430 (my last Ferrari which was a gearshift coupe) their cars lost their appeal for me. I prefer the sound of that metal gearshift bracket and the feel of that shifter (I had a custom gearshift **** made that was weighted) in my hands. I still have it since one of these days I will buy another 430. I may be old (or older) now but still love cars (I bought 2 650i's for her a conv, and me a coupe) in the last 90 days. I wrote this when I was signing books one day and I try and live by it. May every step you take in life be better than the one before it.

 

I do not have the patience to read all pages, so I apologize if this was already written.

It is not about being rich enough, it is about being wise enough to know how great it is to drive a Porsche! Topic closed.

 

I'm actually rather surprised with how much attention my old silver 911 has gotten me in the past two months (90% positive). I chose silver as I wanted something understated, but simultaneously tasteful. However it seems that nearly everywhere I go, people seem to notice the car; kids at the gas station, people in traffic, clients at work, etc. The only car I've owned that got more attention was my Datsun 240Z (everyone loves a good classic!). I have had much flashier cars that got much less positive attention; the 911 is just so well known I guess. I chose the car more for its performance and quality than anything else, but I don't mind looking a little wealthier than I actually am. I work my butt off and my income isn't where I'd like it to be yet, but why not at least look the part in the meantime? Worst case scenario I never make any more money than I do now, but I keep this little Porsche forever; a very wealthy man once told me: you'll never be rich enough to buy cheap things.

 

And I'm beginning to wonder how many people here have leased their car or actually bought it?


Or does that actually even matter?

 

200K what? dollars or pessos?


With $200K income you can afford to drive a brand new GTS and trade it every 6mos for a newer one..........

 

Not if your married or have kids !!

 

No, Not even close. $200k income is not that much money. After taxes and 401k savings and insurance you will have much less then the price of one 911 much less then 2x a year.

Then no food,, no gas, no garage or house to keep new cars. You would need a $150,000k initial car budget and a $50k recurring to buy two new GTS a year.

 

Old post but worth every word members have shared. Its been 4 years now, I assume you own a Porsche by now.

You have weird websites that produce money? You are an entrepreneur. You have courage, drive and intuition among other qualities. Acknowledge who you are and move forward with enough confidence, but not too much, do not send the wrong message to others who see you at their inspiration or send your current project to failure because of stupidity.

Get the car you want, when you want it. The chances of you making a bad decision are very slim, and even if you make a mistake, my gut tells me you will fix it. If you fail at what you do today, you will find another way of producing money.

Do let live remind you how short it is, the chances are that at the time you get reminded it will be too late for you to do anything about it.

 

He said you can afford to "drive" a GTS not buy one outright with cash. You most certainly can afford to buy (finance) or lease a GTS on a $200k salary.