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Message: Re: CHALLENGE: OK, so who is who and what brought you to the Porsche world?
Changed By: Kurt300
Change Date: November 16, 2014 03:53PM
Re: CHALLENGE: OK, so who is who and what brought you to the Porsche world?
Change Date: November 16, 2014 03:53PM
Re: CHALLENGE: OK, so who is who and what brought you to the Porsche world?
In 1977, when I was 17 and at a track meet in NY, I saw a guy in a Triumph TR-7, a little wedge-shaped beauty that inspired me. In my 20's, I bought a 1985 Toyota MR2 (Mark 1) for a steal at an auction (during a recession in New England) that reminded me a lot of that TR-7, and was a joy to drive, being a mid-engine, rear wheel drive. Updated this to a 1989 Supercharged MR2 when I was about 30, and they were fantastic cars. When the Mark 3 MR2s came out, I looked at the specs, and thought about it. But then I noticed that the engine placement and styling were very similar to the Boxster. I had just made a mint of money in the stock market (around 2000), and bought a 1998 Boxster off eBay (yes, I know). I got lucky, for it was a wonderful car. I put a beautiful stereo in it, and couldn't bear to sell it last year when I had some knee issues from too much long-distance cycling (it being a standard). So I gave it to my 22 year old niece, who had volunteered to join the Air Force as a jet mechanic. She and I were the only military volunteers in our family. It was a hit with her and her friends, and may inspire them in the future to own these cars.
Over a year later, I missed that car. So a few months ago, I started to keep watch on cars.com for a Boxster that met the criteria of: low miles, Guards Red (just like my old one), and Tiptronic. A 2007 Guards Red, Tiptronic , 1-owner trade-in with only 12K miles popped up only about 10 miles away from my house 2 weeks ago, for a good price. It's mine today. :) I have two other cars, but this is my performance art piece that I expect to have for some time.
Kurt
Over a year later, I missed that car. So a few months ago, I started to keep watch on cars.com for a Boxster that met the criteria of: low miles, Guards Red (just like my old one), and Tiptronic. A 2007 Guards Red, Tiptronic , 1-owner trade-in with only 12K miles popped up only about 10 miles away from my house 2 weeks ago, for a good price. It's mine today. :) I have two other cars, but this is my performance art piece that I expect to have for some time.
Kurt
Changed By: Kurt300
Change Date: November 16, 2014 03:50PM
Re: CHALLENGE: OK, so who is who and what brought you to the Porsche world?
Change Date: November 16, 2014 03:50PM
Re: CHALLENGE: OK, so who is who and what brought you to the Porsche world?
In 1977, when I was 17 and at a track meet in NY, I saw a guy in a Triumph TR-7, and a little wedge-shaped beauty that inspired me. In my 20's, I bought a 1985 Toyota MR2 (Mark 1) for a steal at an auction (during a recession in New England) that reminded me a lot of that TR-7, and was a joy to drive, being a mid-engine, rear wheel drive. Updated this to a 1989 Supercharged MR2 when I was about 30, and they were fantastic cars. When the Mark 3 MR2s came out, I looked at the specs, and thought about it. But then I noticed that the engine placement and styling were very similar to the Boxster. I had just made a mint of money in the stock market (around 2000), and bought a 1998 Boxster off eBay (yes, I know). I got lucky, for it was a wonderful car. I put a beautiful stereo in it, and couldn't bear to sell it last year when I had some knee issues from too much long-distance cycling (it being a standard). So I gave it to my 22 year old niece, who had volunteered to join the Air Force as a jet mechanic. She and I were the only military volunteers in our family. It was a hit with her and her friends, and may inspire them in the future to own these cars.
Over a year later, I missed that car. So a few months ago, I started to keep watch on cars.com for a Boxster that met the criteria of: low miles, Guards Red (just like my old one), and Tiptronic. A 2007 Guards Red Tiptronic with only 12K miles popped up only about 10 miles away from my house 2 weeks ago, for a good price. It's mine today. :) I have two other cars, but this is my performance art piece that I expect to have for some time.
Kurt
Over a year later, I missed that car. So a few months ago, I started to keep watch on cars.com for a Boxster that met the criteria of: low miles, Guards Red (just like my old one), and Tiptronic. A 2007 Guards Red Tiptronic with only 12K miles popped up only about 10 miles away from my house 2 weeks ago, for a good price. It's mine today. :) I have two other cars, but this is my performance art piece that I expect to have for some time.
Kurt
Original Message
Author: Kurt300Date: November 16, 2014 03:49PM
Re: CHALLENGE: OK, so who is who and what brought you to the Porsche world?
In 1977, when I was 17 and at a track meet in NY, I saw a guy in a Triumph TR-7, and little wedge-shaped beauty that inspired me. In my 20's, I bought a 1985 Toyota MR2 (Mark 1) for a steal at an auction (during a recession in New England) that reminded me a lot of that TR-7, and was a joy to drive, being a mid-engine, rear wheel drive. Updated this to a 1989 Supercharged MR2 when I was about 30, and they were fantastic cars. When the Mark 3 MR2s came out, I looked at the specs, and thought about it. But then I noticed that the engine placement and styling were very similar to the Boxster. I had just made a mint of money in the stock market (around 2000), and bought a 1998 Boxster off eBay (yes, I know). I got lucky, for it was a wonderful car. I put a beautiful stereo in it, and couldn't bear to sell it last year when I had some knee issues from too much long-distance cycling (it being a standard). So I gave it to my 22 year old niece, who had volunteered to join the Air Force as a jet mechanic. She and I were the only military volunteers in our family. It was a hit with her and her friends, and may inspire them in the future to own these cars.
Over a year later, I missed that car. So a few months ago, I started to keep watch on cars.com for a Boxster that met the criteria of: low miles, Guards Red (just like my old one), and Tiptronic. A 2007 Guards Red Tiptronic with only 12K miles popped up only about 10 miles away from my house 2 weeks ago, for a good price. It's mine today. :) I have two other cars, but this is my performance art piece that I expect to have for some time.
Kurt
Over a year later, I missed that car. So a few months ago, I started to keep watch on cars.com for a Boxster that met the criteria of: low miles, Guards Red (just like my old one), and Tiptronic. A 2007 Guards Red Tiptronic with only 12K miles popped up only about 10 miles away from my house 2 weeks ago, for a good price. It's mine today. :) I have two other cars, but this is my performance art piece that I expect to have for some time.
Kurt