I can understand your distain at the thought that people are trivializing something that you obviously take great pride in. I very much dislike it when someone does exactly this. The big thing is that they may not even be aware that they are evoking this emotion in you though. Most will just see it as a harmless question that are wondering about. They are taking interest in your car though and that is a compliment in and of itself. Now you do just need to come up with a good natured funny response. Any time someone asks me a question like this I always just say, "I just don't have the cash. Because of this damn bad real estate market I have not been able to sell my beach front property in Nevada yet..."

 

Same here. Turbo power sans scoops and spoilers would be sweet.

 

" Dude, I'm only a dentist not a plumber " would be the proper response.

 

I quite like that !!!

 

now this is a good one.......lmao!!!!!

 

That's funny and I am going to use it as my response from now

 

Actually I think a great deal of interpretation depends on the intent of the person asking the question .

1) If the person is simply ignorant about cars -- then the question is somewhat innocent . He or she might just be showing interest in a nice way (or perhaps to learn) .

On the other hand

2) If the person is not ignorant -- then directing the question at the Turbo is a means of delivering a put down by comparison . By praising the Turbo indirectly he (or she) is putting down the 997S without even having to say a word . The message is understood .

 

When I had my Cayman, I got a few clowns saying that it's like a Boxster and therefore not a "real Porsche" or is a "girl's car." My response was simply, "and what car are you driving?"

 

I tested lots of Porsches before getting my 911S cab, and I thought the Boxster S was an absolute blast. At least back then, I liked the way it drove more than the 911 (could be different now that I've spent more time with the 911), but having the smallish back seat was a decisive factor in favor of the 911 (because of our daughter).

 

that's my reply

the question most idiots ask me today (depends on country) is either:

"why did you spend so much on a car?"
or
"why didn't you buy the new Maseratti?"

my answers are
"Because I can..." and "Because I like driving"

People will always try to make you feel bad about your purchase... If they keep hassling me about how their choice is best I just shut them up with "did you pay for it? no! so until I am buying stuff using your account, I have no need to explain myself to you."
People who engage in such conversations deserve to be put in their place, and there is no reason to remain humble towards people who try to upset you due to your success

 

First person to speak my language.

I even had someone tell me in all seriousness that for the amount of money I spent on the porsche, I could have bought 5 camrys and accords in different colors for each business day of the week. LOL

Eff 'em

 

Sameer...

You need to hang out with Jeff and I more. Any questions such as these are dealt with a hardy laugh and a taste of Porsche dust. Let them figure it out..........

 

x2 :d

 

Keith, What up? Long time.
I definitely need to hang out with you and Jeff.
Holler at me when you guys are getting together.

Oops!! I guess i hi jacked my own thread.

 

All I've ever done is shrug my shoulders and say, "Because I didn't want a Turbo". I couldn't possibly care less what anyone else thinks about me having an "S" or a Turbo or opting for a GTS rather than waiting for the 991.