Stu Posted 25May, 2022 Report Share Posted 25May, 2022 I have a 991.1 4S - I obsessed about getting it but now I don’t drive it. I’ve noticed very few come up for sale, I presume not many were made and maybe like my love for Targas I’m the only one who likes them anyone know the real reason? Anyway my problem remains, sell or hold… any words of logic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 25May, 2022 Report Share Posted 25May, 2022 Why sell? Got somewhere better to park cash for fun or further uplift or you feel this car was one for such? Why hold? Will your love and priorities come back to it in the near future? Life’s too short to wonder- that’s why you lusted and you bought it, but if you’re lusting for something else go get it! 🚤 Stu, Dalai and 9er 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 In a world of problems, this is the one you want to have. LeeM, Stu and Needa911 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 Maybe drive it more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedminor Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 5 minutes ago, mc968cs said: Maybe drive it more? My sentiments exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 No better time to sell it if you plan on flipping it. I've been considering cutting back on the 'fleet' lately myself. Been threatening to sell my 997 for 3 years now. Never happens though. Yeatesy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 It seems for some it's all in the thrill of the chase. Once obtained, it sits, and without a conscious effort to get out and use it they loose their appeal. I don't know if the local scene in Syd is lacking in efforts to get out for regular drives but I see a lot of cars sitting in NSW (maybe it's their crappy weather?) Seems like a shame to sell it, especially if you haven't had the opportunity and/or company to enjoy it properly. Use the rest of the rubber left before you move it on I say. micknine01 and Grimmy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 2 hours ago, sleazius said: No better time to sell it if you plan on flipping it. I've been considering cutting back on the 'fleet' lately myself. Been threatening to sell my 997 for 3 years now. Never happens though. Sounds familiar 🙄 Not that I have a 'fleet' though...just one 😁 Yeatesy and Stu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewM Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 2 hours ago, hugh said: I don't know if the local scene in Syd is lacking in efforts to get out for regular drives but I see a lot of cars sitting in NSW (maybe it's their crappy weather?) I think it may be a mixture of both!. A drive in Sydney first involves a > 1 hour drive OUT of Sydney. And agree, the weather has been super terrible too - probably should have bought a canoe rather than a 996.... :drown: PS: If anyone is looking to go for a drive, hit me up! hugh and Stu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 2 hours ago, hugh said: It seems for some it's all in the thrill of the chase. Once obtained, it sits, and without a conscious effort to get out and use it they loose their appeal. I don't know if the local scene in Syd is lacking in efforts to get out for regular drives but I see a lot of cars sitting in NSW (maybe it's their crappy weather?) Seems like a shame to sell it, especially if you haven't had the opportunity and/or company to enjoy it properly. Use the rest of the rubber left before you move it on I say. 7 minutes ago, AndrewM said: I think it may be a mixture of both!. A drive in Sydney first involves a > 1 hour drive OUT of Sydney. And agree, the weather has been super terrible too - probably should have bought a canoe rather than a 996.... :drown: PS: If anyone is looking to go for a drive, hit me up! For me currently it's less the weather and more the condition of our NSW regional roads. The Oxley Highway is lovely and close to me, however two years of really wet weather has led to land slips and hugely degraded B roads which haven't seen any attention. I understand there's no point repairing the roads until this weather spell is clearly over, but there will be some serious long-term engineering and spending required. NSW is already drifting into Victoria's lazy policy of lowering speed limits rather than improving or repairing roads (much better camera return). hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc968cs Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 I get out pretty much at least weekly. Huge run through west head and down around Akuna bay and back out at sunset last Saturday. Was awesome….it’s even better in rain as road is empty doing old road at dawn this Sunday. it’s surely not that hard guys! hugh, Yeatesy and GC9911 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeatesy Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 Not driving your Porsche is like not having sex with your girlfriend, why keep the mileage down for the next boyfriend or in the case of a Porsche the next owner 😉 Naldz88, RVL, 3legs and 2 others 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 16 hours ago, Yeatesy said: Not driving your Porsche is like not having sex with your girlfriend, why keep the mileage down for the next boyfriend or in the case of a Porsche the next owner 😉 Yeah but you got to remember, If the wife found out I wouldn't be driving anything Yeatesy, LeeM and edgy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted 26May, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 11 hours ago, 9er said: In a world of problems, this is the one you want to have. Hahahah duly noted I feel like a wanker now 8 hours ago, reedminor said: My sentiments exactly Yea good solution!!! 😂 8 hours ago, sleazius said: No better time to sell it if you plan on flipping it. I've been considering cutting back on the 'fleet' lately myself. Been threatening to sell my 997 for 3 years now. Never happens though. Yes this is what I’m thinking too but I don’t seem to be able to complete the task 🤣 6 hours ago, hugh said: It seems for some it's all in the thrill of the chase. Once obtained, it sits, and without a conscious effort to get out and use it they loose their appeal. I don't know if the local scene in Syd is lacking in efforts to get out for regular drives but I see a lot of cars sitting in NSW (maybe it's their crappy weather?) Seems like a shame to sell it, especially if you haven't had the opportunity and/or company to enjoy it properly. Use the rest of the rubber left before you move it on I say. Yep I think you nailed it! 3 hours ago, mc968cs said: I get out pretty much at least weekly. Huge run through west head and down around Akuna bay and back out at sunset last Saturday. Was awesome….it’s even better in rain as road is empty doing old road at dawn this Sunday. it’s surely not that hard guys! Yep you are right - I’m taking this advice 3 hours ago, Yeatesy said: Not driving your Porsche is like not having sex with your girlfriend, why keep the mileage down for the next boyfriend or in the case of a Porsche the next owner 😉 Hahahhahahahahha!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 7 hours ago, hugh said: I don't know if the local scene in Syd is lacking in efforts to get out for regular drives but I see a lot of cars sitting in NSW (maybe it's their crappy weather?) It is definitely the size of Sydney and how difficult it is to traverse that limits local drives. Personally I'm not going to make the effort to join an almost suburban run that frankly is a procession because of heavy handed policing. You have to get out to the boonies, and for most Sydney-siders, that could take 90 mins or more to get to the start point, even on the weekend. I'm an extreme case but the quickest route by road to get to Sydney CBD is 76km. Bondi is 83km. Narrabeen is 87km. My suburb is within the city boundary. tldr: Sydney is huge and poorly designed. So car runs are infrequent. luzzo and hugh 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 8 hours ago, Stu said: Hahahah duly noted I feel like a wanker now We own Porsches mate...we're all wankers apparently 😁 I've even got the tshirt a mate made for me 😁👍 7 hours ago, sleazius said: You have to get out to the boonies, and for most Sydney-siders, that could take 90 mins or more to get to the start point, even on the weekend. And I whinge about driving my air cooled for 8 minutes and 3 sets of lights to get to the Adelaide Hills 🙄 Sorry, I'll shut up now Yeatesy, 3legs, Dreamr and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 1 hour ago, LeeM said: And I whinge about driving my air cooled for 8 minutes and 3 sets of lights to get to the Adelaide Hills Sorry, I'll shut up now Perks of living in a small country town. 😉 Joz, LeeM, Morpheus and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 26May, 2022 Report Share Posted 26May, 2022 My typical public road run kicks off around 1.5 hours from home but I still enjoy the commute - as it's my downtime (Porsche time). Few tunes and ease into the mental rush that's about to unfold.................... Phillip Island is approx. 75 min away Sandown 20min Winton 3 hours Haunted Hills 90min They are all worth it. Weekend after next I will be hill climbing in Ararat approx. 3-4 hours drive...............all seat time, savour it. No excuses here gents, just make it happen. Dalai, Shedpest, tomk86 and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedpest Posted 27May, 2022 Report Share Posted 27May, 2022 2 hours ago, LeeM said: And I whinge about driving my air cooled for 8 minutes and 3 sets of lights to get to the Adelaide Hills Yeah the 10 minute drive is so painfull sleazius and LeeM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 27May, 2022 Report Share Posted 27May, 2022 19 minutes ago, Shedpest said: Yeah the 10 minute drive is so painful Yeah, barely enough time to get it warmed up Shedpest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedminor Posted 27May, 2022 Report Share Posted 27May, 2022 10 hours ago, sleazius said: It is definitely the size of Sydney and how difficult it is to traverse that limits local drives. Personally I'm not going to make the effort to join an almost suburban run that frankly is a procession because of heavy handed policing. You have to get out to the boonies, and for most Sydney-siders, that could take 90 mins or more to get to the start point, even on the weekend. I'm an extreme case but the quickest route by road to get to Sydney CBD is 76km. Bondi is 83km. Narrabeen is 87km. My suburb is within the city boundary. tldr: Sydney is huge and poorly designed. So car runs are infrequent. For context I’m a former Sydney sider now living in Melbourne. I lived in the Hills District and the Rozelle prior to moving south, and I managed to get out mc968cs has given you 2 drives already . I’ll add a couplemore in close proximity to sydney. Wiseman’s Ferry, across the punt, turn right. Head towards Gosford. Home. Camden- razorback mountain and the back way to Mittagong then home to Sydney. Bells line of road to Mount Victoria. Stop for scones and coffee and home. theres 5 drives. 2-5 hour time investment. now get out and drive and enjoy your cars. Justin mc968cs and Dalai 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 27May, 2022 Report Share Posted 27May, 2022 2 hours ago, Dalai said: Perks of living in a small country town. 😉 Fair point 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 27May, 2022 Report Share Posted 27May, 2022 The delicate balance of life, working hard enough to buy said toy vs being able to afford the time to use it. 3legs, Yeatesy and LeeM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalai Posted 27May, 2022 Report Share Posted 27May, 2022 11 minutes ago, LeeM said: Fair point 😅 The convenience of living in a small city would be the main reason if I ever moved there. Though for me where I am in Melbourne the better roads start about 30min away when leaving early for a blast, so not too bad and no excuse not to get out. First world problem is which vehicle to take... Currently been favouring my 92 Gixxer for my every 2nd Friday RDO (took a pay cut to go 9 day fortnight) whilst it's been dry. LeeM and 3legs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter John Posted 27May, 2022 Report Share Posted 27May, 2022 2 hours ago, hugh said: My typical public road run kicks off around 1.5 hours from home but I still enjoy the commute - as it's my downtime (Porsche time). Few tunes and ease into the mental rush that's about to unfold.................... Phillip Island is approx. 75 min away Sandown 20min Winton 3 hours Haunted Hills 90min They are all worth it. Weekend after next I will be hill climbing in Ararat approx. 3-4 hours drive...............all seat time, savour it. No excuses here gents, just make it happen. Cindy Lauper or Ozzy and his mates? Shedpest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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