Been AWOL for a While
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Been AWOL for a While
Hello everyone, it's been a long time since I was active here. A lot has happened. I retired from civil service and went to work for Boeing as a systems engineer. Went through a divorce (amicable at least), bought a new house, and had a pool put in.
However, last Friday I traded the Mustang in on a 2009 Porsche 911. Now both of my cars are rear-engined flat sixes. In these pics, the car has the wrong rims. The dealer is doing a full service on the car, putting the stock wheels on it and new tires. I should have it next week. In the mean time, they have me in a Macan S loaner car.
However, last Friday I traded the Mustang in on a 2009 Porsche 911. Now both of my cars are rear-engined flat sixes. In these pics, the car has the wrong rims. The dealer is doing a full service on the car, putting the stock wheels on it and new tires. I should have it next week. In the mean time, they have me in a Macan S loaner car.
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Stick or A/T? Miles? Looks great for its age. Enjoy!
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It has the 7 speed PDK transmission (dual clutch “auto”). 90K miles, very clean and well maintained. Porsche OKC is doing a great job. I wouldn’t have thought they’d provide a loaner when buying a used car while they go over it.
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Welcome back!
even if you ARE driving my dream car that I'll probably never afford
what is the other flat 6 car, the Corvair?
even if you ARE driving my dream car that I'll probably never afford
what is the other flat 6 car, the Corvair?
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Having gone through the 911 phase myself (air cooled) I hope you have a longer lasting relationship with yours than I did with mine. 3 years here. These days I would NOT trade my '14 GT 'vert for any used 911. A new showroom 911 with warranty, yeah, maybe you could get the GT away from me, but even then I would miss my Mustang real bad. I was fortunate to have a quality lower mileage 1995 Porsche 993 cabriolet but it was getting old and the future repair costs too prohibitive. Interior space was an issue too, but those were problems for me. perhaps no concern for you. The driving experience certainly was a blast though and rowing through the 6 gears and hearing that engine sound, was incredible! I just prefer and feel more comfortable with American machines in my garage. The driving experiences bring just as much enjoyment.
Best of luck with yours and the next best thing is, if you want to get back into a Mustang again, plenty will be available. Enjoy the 911 experience. It was a fun ride.
Best of luck with yours and the next best thing is, if you want to get back into a Mustang again, plenty will be available. Enjoy the 911 experience. It was a fun ride.
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The one European car I would consider would be a Porsche, likely a 986 or 987 (if it was a convertible). But the cost of maintaining one always has kept me away from Porsche. I'll stick with my Mustang. But you do you, friend, and enjoy!
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The color combo is great and it looks very well taken care of. A cruiser and a power in the hands of a few. The best of both worlds.
Congrats!
Congrats!
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Welcome back! Although it was sad to find out you no longer have your Mustang, I can surely understand your reason for upgrading to the Porsche 911 Carrera... The 911 is also one of my favorite European exotics that I would l love to own, but is way out of my price range, so I'm more than content to just stick with my Mustang... Your "65" Corvair is actually one of the few GM cars that I actually find desirable and wouldn't mind owning, the other is the "63" Corvette Stingray w/rear split window...
Meanwhile, congrats and thanks for sharing images of your new to you 911 Carrera, as she's absolutely stunning.
Meanwhile, congrats and thanks for sharing images of your new to you 911 Carrera, as she's absolutely stunning.
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Having gone through the 911 phase myself (air cooled) I hope you have a longer lasting relationship with yours than I did with mine. 3 years here. These days I would NOT trade my '14 GT 'vert for any used 911. A new showroom 911 with warranty, yeah, maybe you could get the GT away from me, but even then I would miss my Mustang real bad. I was fortunate to have a quality lower mileage 1995 Porsche 993 cabriolet but it was getting old and the future repair costs too prohibitive. Interior space was an issue too, but those were problems for me. perhaps no concern for you. The driving experience certainly was a blast though and rowing through the 6 gears and hearing that engine sound, was incredible! I just prefer and feel more comfortable with American machines in my garage. The driving experiences bring just as much enjoyment.
Best of luck with yours and the next best thing is, if you want to get back into a Mustang again, plenty will be available. Enjoy the 911 experience. It was a fun ride.
Best of luck with yours and the next best thing is, if you want to get back into a Mustang again, plenty will be available. Enjoy the 911 experience. It was a fun ride.
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Welcome back! Although it was sad to find out you no longer have your Mustang, I can surely understand your reason for upgrading to the Porsche 911 Carrera... The 911 is also one of my favorite European exotics that I would l love to own, but is way out of my price range, so I'm more than content to just stick with my Mustang... Your "65" Corvair is actually one of the few GM cars that I actually find desirable and wouldn't mind owning, the other is the "63" Corvette Stingray w/rear split glass...
Meanwhile, congrats and thanks for sharing images of your new to you 911 Carrera, as she's absolutely stunning.
Meanwhile, congrats and thanks for sharing images of your new to you 911 Carrera, as she's absolutely stunning.
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Good to hear from you again! I knew the name, but when you mentioned flat 6 it came back to me that you had a nice Corvair.
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With 90K miles and looking that good if it is well taken care of and maintained it should bring lots of grins for the next 30 years.
The bad news is SpectreH might wind up having cosmetic surgery.
The bad news is SpectreH might wind up having cosmetic surgery.
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I took delivery Friday and had a blast with it then and Saturday. It now sits freshly waxed in the garage on this rainy Sunday. The “lobster claw” wheels are a big improvement. 235/35 19’s on the front, 305/30 19’s on the rear. Plenty of grip
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FANTASTIC!
Nice pics. Address and keys in the ignition. Thank a mil!
ENJOY!
Nice pics. Address and keys in the ignition. Thank a mil!
ENJOY!
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Very nice!!! Thanks for posting those pictures. Fantastic looking Porsche, I would trade you my Roush for it...
Just kidding... but very nice car!
Just kidding... but very nice car!
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