Frosty20112 Posted 2October, 2020 Report Share Posted 2October, 2020 I will never forget the kids reactions when seeing the 944 for the first time. 8 year old Daughter - I like your Harry Potter car. It's a beauty (yes, she is incredibly bogan). When's lunch? She had to point out why it was a Harry Potter car... It can't be unseen now. 9 year old Son - cool. Can we go upstairs now? While wearing his backpack with all his video gaming stuff in it. I bet if I showed him a 944 on Forza he would be happy. My reaction to their reactions was the closest you could get to a real world face palm while trying not to laugh. Their priorities are clearly not even close to being aligned to mine. It got me a good one. Niko 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550Spyder Posted 2October, 2020 Report Share Posted 2October, 2020 Let it go big guy. You are only at the start of the disappointment cycle. Just be happy they still talk to you. Troubleshooter, Frosty20112, micknine01 and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 2October, 2020 Report Share Posted 2October, 2020 1 hour ago, 550Spyder said: Let it go big guy. You are only at the start of the disappointment cycle. Just be happy they still talk to you. They talk ??? Dreamr, Niko and 3legs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troubleshooter Posted 2October, 2020 Report Share Posted 2October, 2020 51 minutes ago, OZ930 said: They talk ??? If they want something 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 3October, 2020 Report Share Posted 3October, 2020 I've threatened to sell mine (kid) a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre Posted 3October, 2020 Report Share Posted 3October, 2020 3 hours ago, KGB said: I've threatened to sell mine (kid) a few times. Genuine oz delivered? PM sent KGB and hugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 3October, 2020 Report Share Posted 3October, 2020 Just now, Spectre said: Genuine oz delivered? PM sent 🤣 Oz delivered full documentation, matching numbers, just out of extended warranty, German designed with Italian heart, good performer. Runs rough on start up if too early. Blows a bit of colorless smoke at inopertune moments. 2012 model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 3October, 2020 Report Share Posted 3October, 2020 5 hours ago, KGB said: I've threatened to sell mine (kid) a few times. I’ve had to buy my older ones back a few times firstone and KGB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavn Posted 3October, 2020 Report Share Posted 3October, 2020 5 hours ago, KGB said: I've threatened to sell mine (kid) a few times. One of ours threatened to find his way to the nearest orphanage last week (after receiving a wet lettuce leaf verbal lashing for the sort of behaviour that would have, back in the day, got me the back of a hand or 10 of the best with a wooden spoon).....must be no market for 2nd hand parents. In a sign of the covid times, his backpack was prepped with clothes, food and toilet paper TwoHeadsTas, KGB and GC9911 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 3October, 2020 Report Share Posted 3October, 2020 Kinda lucky. 8yr old she’s into the cool of the old cars , and 0-80 as hard as you can is a thrill . Though we always end up discussing ROBLOX .. 14 yr old track diva she changes brake pads with me and still laments the passing of the Barry white hot choc mocha black SC, and enjoyed the 1300 kms home journey in KLAUS , with pipes set wide open . But we end up discussing border collies https://porscheforum.com.au/topic/16644-pheasants-wood-drive-days/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 3October, 2020 Report Share Posted 3October, 2020 4 hours ago, michel said: I’ve had to buy my older ones back a few times Ya not alone there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 4October, 2020 Report Share Posted 4October, 2020 No pet humans here 👍😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 4October, 2020 Report Share Posted 4October, 2020 1 hour ago, LeeM said: No pet humans here 👍😁 Keep it that way. We don't want you breeding. Just kidding Lee. Couldn't help myself LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 4October, 2020 Report Share Posted 4October, 2020 3 hours ago, 3legs said: Keep it that way. We don't want you breeding. Just kidding Lee. Couldn't help myself They broke the mould with me mate...fortunately 😁 TwoHeadsTas and 3legs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 6October, 2020 Report Share Posted 6October, 2020 Stowaway firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjm968cs Posted 7October, 2020 Report Share Posted 7October, 2020 This reminds of my daughter, who until the age of about 5 would always be helping me in the garage with something on most weekends One Saturday, she comes into the garage all dressed up & announces that she will not be able to help me as she is going to get her hare cut with her mother. My reply that was you know that is going to hurt She says no its not. I then reply just think about it - when you cut you finger it bleeds & hurts - she gave it about 5 seconds of thought & ran of screaming that she wanted to help me instead. It took my wife weeks to convince her otherwise My daughter is now an Industrial Designer with long hair & still helps in the garage from time to time She & I still have a good laugh about it today, I even incorporated this story into my speech on her wedding day hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 7October, 2020 Report Share Posted 7October, 2020 Short answer is yes, kids of today can be the enthusiasts of the future but the odds are stacked against them. I've got 3 x boys that I'm fortunate to spend a lot of time with and it seems my influence rubs off on them. They are young and impressionable enough that I still have a level of influence over them and they like to do what I like.............but that won't last forever. The opportunity to own and/or enjoy the "hobby" of classic or exotic cars is becoming smaller due to the increased costs associated, as a result many only find it later in life when their kids are grown up and already have developed interests in other things. Younger generations are less likely to get their licence, let alone buy a car (or potentially afford one) and pending on where they live its just a luxury that isn't affordable. I also believe that the next wave of car culture "influences" (you tubers) lacks any depth whatsoever. Their content rests on essentially wandering around expensive, stationary exotic cars and talking about how much they are worth. Nothing about driving or ownership experience etc. its all about status. If that's what the "kids of today" are basing their expectations of being an enthusiast on then they unfortunately are missing not only the point but what I believe the best part of car ownership - getting out and using the damn things! firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 7October, 2020 Report Share Posted 7October, 2020 My kids only talk about who is having the cars and who is having the motorbikes when I die .The younger one seems to have no idea of value he has gone for the bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmarks Posted 7October, 2020 Report Share Posted 7October, 2020 This is my 11 yo helping out on the 912/6 His 14 yo brother is looking for a summer job to save up to buy it. I think I have their hearts and minds where they need to be ... IMG_6298.MOV hugh and firstone 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 7October, 2020 Report Share Posted 7October, 2020 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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