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G8RDPM · 1 May 2015, 12:06 PM

OK,so it's only a car.

Tomorrow,I trade in my 997 Turbo.
I've driven my dream for 3 years. There is no substitute. It is for the greater good.(No Porsche in my immediate future)!
Kid needs a car. I need a car. Family needs...
Another reveal in a few weeks.

Sad to see her go.
I may need a doctor.

Dr Tom,too bad you aren't a psychiatrist! I may need help!

Ruud Van Driver · 1 May 2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by G8RDPM

OK,so it's only a car.

Tomorrow,I trade in my 997 Turbo.
I've driven my dream for 3 years. There is no substitute. It is for the greater good.
Kid needs a car. I need a car. Family needs...
Another reveal in a few weeks.

Sad to see her go.
I may need a doctor.

Dr Tom,too bad you aren't a psychiatrist! I may need help!

That's a pretty amazing dream you've lived for the past three years. Not everyone is going to have that sort of opportunity.

It's not the end of the world. There's always tomorrow..........

1mlc · 1 May 2015, 12:13 PM

Buy the kid a a 2000 Honda Civic and you an Accord and KEEP THAT CAR!!!!!!

Just sayin'

Good luck!!

GB-man · 1 May 2015, 01:38 PM

I know the feeling! My 991 just came off lease April 1st and I've been itching ever since. Ordered something else but it won't be here until June

I recall your handle from either rennlist or 6speed back when I was shopping my car! That ones a real beauty! I'm sure you have lots of memories!

james1787 · 1 May 2015, 02:17 PM

Keep the Porsche, let your kid buy their own car. Got my license at 17. Worked hard to save up. I bought my first car at 18, insured it, maintained it myself.

Hooper · 2 May 2015, 10:44 AM

Keep the car!! Tell the son public transit is in order.

East Bay Rider · 2 May 2015, 11:18 AM

Keep the car. It will provide tangible inspiration for your offspring to do well and achieve goals.

bdex75 · 2 May 2015, 11:50 AM

Your Porsche keychain and a tank of fuel cost more than my first car did.

I get it though. We have a 2002 330 convertible that just went over 20k on the odometer and a kid that is turning 14. Have a feeling that we will be in this situation soon with that car. I am trying to convince my wife to just keep it and let the kids drive it but in the Midwest it probably is not practical.

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G8RDPM · 2 May 2015, 11:54 AM

Thank you all for your replies.

Like most of you,I've worked very hard(since age 12). My daughter does as well. I think it is crucial for kids to do so.

I drove my dream for 3 years and had a Carrera S before the Turbo.
Trading down for a few years.

If the weather holds out for a week or two,I'll have pics of what the family received due to my trade in.
I'll have new car pics as soon as she is clean. Drove her home today for 2 1/2 hours in the pouring rain!

toneafficianado · 2 May 2015, 11:56 AM

Avoid regrets and find a way to keep it. You will be resentful if you sell to buy your kid a car and he /she doesn't take care of it etc. It's rare to know for sure that it's your dream car WHILE you still have it so let that wisdom prevail so you can keep it. there are car freaks just as there are watch freaks..it's not "just a car " to you If you get another one years from now it'll be dearer too no doubt..Good luck with your decision. I know how you feel.

2 May 2015, 10:44 AM	#6
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Keep the car!! Tell the son public transit is in order. __________________ “LIfe’s Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!” – Hunter S Thompson

2 May 2015, 11:18 AM	#7
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,092	Keep the car. It will provide tangible inspiration for your offspring to do well and achieve goals. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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1 May 2015, 12:13 PM	#3
1mlc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NC Posts: 179	Buy the kid a a 2000 Honda Civic and you an Accord and KEEP THAT CAR!!!!!! Just sayin' Good luck!!

1 May 2015, 01:38 PM	#4
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,529	I know the feeling! My 991 just came off lease April 1st and I've been itching ever since. Ordered something else but it won't be here until June I recall your handle from either rennlist or 6speed back when I was shopping my car! That ones a real beauty! I'm sure you have lots of memories!

1 May 2015, 02:17 PM	#5
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	Keep the Porsche, let your kid buy their own car. Got my license at 17. Worked hard to save up. I bought my first car at 18, insured it, maintained it myself.

2 May 2015, 11:50 AM	#8
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,505	Your Porsche keychain and a tank of fuel cost more than my first car did. I get it though. We have a 2002 330 convertible that just went over 20k on the odometer and a kid that is turning 14. Have a feeling that we will be in this situation soon with that car. I am trying to convince my wife to just keep it and let the kids drive it but in the Midwest it probably is not practical. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 May 2015, 11:54 AM	#9
G8RDPM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,254	Thank you all for your replies. Like most of you,I've worked very hard(since age 12). My daughter does as well. I think it is crucial for kids to do so. I drove my dream for 3 years and had a Carrera S before the Turbo. Trading down for a few years. If the weather holds out for a week or two,I'll have pics of what the family received due to my trade in. I'll have new car pics as soon as she is clean. Drove her home today for 2 1/2 hours in the pouring rain!

2 May 2015, 11:56 AM	#10
toneafficianado 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	Avoid regrets and find a way to keep it. You will be resentful if you sell to buy your kid a car and he /she doesn't take care of it etc. It's rare to know for sure that it's your dream car WHILE you still have it so let that wisdom prevail so you can keep it. there are car freaks just as there are watch freaks..it's not "just a car " to you If you get another one years from now it'll be dearer too no doubt..Good luck with your decision. I know how you feel.

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