Grinner Posted 8December, 2017 Report Share Posted 8December, 2017 I recently purchased my 993 Cabriolet and wanted to give my thoughts on ownership from a different perspective to most owners. When I was a boy I had two pictures (not posters, dad wouldn't let me use blue tak...) on my wall, one was a Countach and the other a silver 930 Turbo. These cars were dreams that I only imagined in my head, never believing that I could have a car like this. As I grew up I always loved cars but am honest enough to admit I have limited mechanical knowledge. My first car was a 25 year old HK Premier that I loved but being young and stupid within 5 years I had ruined it. Since then like most I have got married, have a lovely daughter and a mortgage. Whilst I have had the odd old car a Porsche was never considered as it was way out of my league. That 930 on the wall was an almost forgotten dream.... This year I was lucky enough to come into a bit of money, and my wife encouraged me to get my dream car (with limits, of course). I never forgot when the 993 first came out, I was 17 and thought they were great. Again though, I never thought much more about them as I was about as much chance of owning one as flying to the moon. However now I started looking at them, and fell in love. I guess where I differ to most on the forum is that I am not a Porsche "purist". I will never track my car, and whilst I am a decent driver I am no Fangio. I just wanted the car for fun, and to live a once forgotten dream (I know, its not a 930!!). So for me, it didn't have to be a coupe. It didn't have to be manual. I always wanted a convertible so a Cabriolet seemed ideal. I love midnight blue, so when I saw my now car for sale I knew it was the one I wanted. Getting the car delivered was almost like a dream. I seriously couldn't believe it was mine. I still often look in the garage in amazement. Driving it is heaven. I love taking my nine year old daughter for drives, and its a great way for the family to all enjoy getting out and doing things together on weekends. In a nutshell, I feel I am the luckiest man alive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 8December, 2017 Report Share Posted 8December, 2017 Nice! You'll be buzzn for a while yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 8December, 2017 Report Share Posted 8December, 2017 2 hours ago, Grinner said: I recently purchased my 993 Cabriolet and wanted to give my thoughts on ownership from a different perspective to most owners. When I was a boy I had two pictures (not posters, dad wouldn't let me use blue tak...) on my wall, one was a Countach and the other a silver 930 Turbo. These cars were dreams that I only imagined in my head, never believing that I could have a car like this. As I grew up I always loved cars but am honest enough to admit I have limited mechanical knowledge. My first car was a 25 year old HK Premier that I loved but being young and stupid within 5 years I had ruined it. Since then like most I have got married, have a lovely daughter and a mortgage. Whilst I have had the odd old car a Porsche was never considered as it was way out of my league. That 930 on the wall was an almost forgotten dream.... This year I was lucky enough to come into a bit of money, and my wife encouraged me to get my dream car (with limits, of course). I never forgot when the 993 first came out, I was 17 and thought they were great. Again though, I never thought much more about them as I was about as much chance of owning one as flying to the moon. However now I started looking at them, and fell in love. I guess where I differ to most on the forum is that I am not a Porsche "purist". I will never track my car, and whilst I am a decent driver I am no Fangio. I just wanted the car for fun, and to live a once forgotten dream (I know, its not a 930!!). So for me, it didn't have to be a coupe. It didn't have to be manual. I always wanted a convertible so a Cabriolet seemed ideal. I love midnight blue, so when I saw my now car for sale I knew it was the one I wanted. Getting the car delivered was almost like a dream. I seriously couldn't believe it was mine. I still often look in the garage in amazement. Driving it is heaven. I love taking my nine year old daughter for drives, and its a great way for the family to all enjoy getting out and doing things together on weekends. In a nutshell, I feel I am the luckiest man alive!! Mate you have summed that up nicely....I think that applies to a lot of us on here. Great story, and good on your missus letting you pursue your dream car. (Well nearly your dream car) Enjoy yourself and get into that once forgotten dream..... Oh..... now go and get a poster print made of your car, get some bluetak, and stick the poster up in the bedroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 8December, 2017 Report Share Posted 8December, 2017 Congrats mate great story & good on you for making the dream come true... enjoy the drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 8December, 2017 Report Share Posted 8December, 2017 I know that feeling, can still feel it sometimes just stooping and looking at em, especially when I detail the cars , give em a bit of a spanking and just listen to em hum in the shed, casting my eyes all over them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 8December, 2017 Report Share Posted 8December, 2017 I can confidently say that everyone on this forum has a variation of that story. Now, once you get settled in you can start thinking about modifications ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocketscience Posted 8December, 2017 Report Share Posted 8December, 2017 Nice! Welcome to the club!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 8December, 2017 Report Share Posted 8December, 2017 Congratulations and nicely put. Enjoy! c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavn Posted 9December, 2017 Report Share Posted 9December, 2017 Congratulations - great car. I may be in the minority here but I think the 993 character is perfectly suited to the cabriolet shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 11December, 2017 Report Share Posted 11December, 2017 On 09/12/2017 at 6:14 AM, Skidmarks said: I can confidently say that everyone on this forum has a variation of that story. Now, once you get settled in you can start thinking about modifications ... ? ...aaaaand the next Porsche you'd like.......and the next one after that.....aaaaannnndd........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommo66 Posted 13December, 2017 Report Share Posted 13December, 2017 Great story to share mate - well done ! Congrats it's a great looking 993. They are special ... enjoy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 18December, 2017 Report Share Posted 18December, 2017 993 .. the preferred Vice in my life... still addicted 21 years later Congrats and enjoy See ya at cars and coffee GC, Currumbin or Byron perhaps If your in need of two front tyres there are two sitting in my garage and are freebies ...10% wear or less , well not free trade ya for a coffee .. Welcome to PFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IFITHASWHEELS Posted 19December, 2017 Report Share Posted 19December, 2017 Thanks for sharing its a beautiful Car.! im sure we can all relate to your story. Never stop dreaming....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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