same here

 

Hmmm...my warranty runs out 2/2012, so we'll see. If she's reliable and I can get some faith that my engine won't be destroyed by IMS failure, then I'll keep her. I've already put over $2500 into it, would be a shame to just trade it.

 

As long as the P-car will have me-

 

Hmmm. I remember having three cars in high school. They were all fun, but essentially crap. I mean having to fill the radiator every fifteen miles can get old, even when you're young.

Now my girl friends... That's different. I've had one since my junior year of high school and we got married in our sophomore year of college. Coming up on 48 years now so I suppose we'll stick with it.

Think our Carrera will last that long?

 

That's awesome...

 

Congratulations!

 

Well, I figure 6k a year is nominal, so we're talking less than 300,000 miles and I know a guy who...

Oh, the marriage! Yep. Ain't it grand? Really pays to marry a friend. Then you can work out all that other stuff as it comes along. Cars wear out faster than friends.

 

944S: 4 years
964 C-4: 9 years
996: 2 years
997: Sweet ride and still loving it
Marriage: 37 years and still a great ride - She still floats my boat.

 

I know you men are obsessed with Porsches......but some of this "trick my spouse to get my next Porsche" seems a bit childish, doesn't it? tsk tsk.

If my husband ever tricked me so he could buy something....I will make it a point to sell his Ferrari......to the pool boy......for 1 dollar.

 

We all remain children, only price of our toys increases.

 

Just an offhand guess, but I'd say men like that never fool their wives for a minute. If both in the marriage were that childish, the union would have dissolved in tears before the honeymoon was over. Like those Hollywood marriages where the 'event' costs more than they manage to spend on food and lodging before one of them dials a divorce attorney.

 

While I'm thoroughly enjoying my 2008 Cab (meteor/black), I already have the bug for more horsepower and and a flashier color combo. I was opportunistic in my purchasing of this car new in 8/09, and I find myself continuing to peruse the ads in search of a killer deal. I can be happy with this car for many years, but also won't hesitate to jump if the right deal comes along.

 

amylynn,

I'll clean your pool FOR FREE for a full season if you give me your husband's Ferrari. I may even consider extending that offer to two seasons if he has an Enzo.

 

great plan! good luck with that one! hope it works out.

 

This car seems like a real keeper. It's the most enjoyable car I've ever owned and driven. Having done a significant number of mods make it far more enjoyable and the money paid for them will never be recouped.
I suspect I'm on solid ground here in that I have a track record of keeping cars that I like (or don't see the value in replacing them):
1983 Saab 900 - 13 years (shouldn't have sold it)
1989 Saab 9000S - 20 years and still going
2000 Lexus LX470 - 10 years and still going