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Mr. The Edge · 01-24-2010, 12:01 PM

I've driven manual trannys all my life. Perhaps I just don't get as much sheer pleasure from just *driving* as some of you. At times, sure it's great to go out for a nice drive. However, I derive pleasure from a lot of other things I would place above driving. When I had my 911, I would purposely go out of my way to make unnecessary trips. It was FUN to drive.

My 6 is fun car, but in a completely different way. It has a lot of power, is roomy, and very comfortable for a daily driver. Much more comfortable than the 911 as a DD.

Having said all that, I would love to have a fun sports car sitting in the extra bay of the garage someday. It's just hard to justify that extra expense with everything else going on, especially with my kids. The tuition for both my kids in school is just STUPID expensive, and that's where my "wish I had another 911 as an extra car" money is going these days.

Sharp11 · 01-24-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

Free or not free, I could never daily drive a car with an autotragic, especially a BMW auto.

I can't really see the point of a 6er vert over a 3er vert.

I'd be more than happy to drive a clean 5er, auto or not.

I can see the appeal of a 6er vert, it kind of reminds me of the big convertibles of the 40's and 50's - a touring car. No, I wouldn't consider it sporty per se, but a nice ride, yes - especially if you've got four adults out for a day trip.

Ed

TD · 01-24-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

Free or not free, I could never daily drive a car with an autotragic, especially a BMW auto.

I can't really see the point of a 6er vert over a 3er vert.

For the record, it wasn't free. But sometimes one's family can make an offer that you know you probably should not turn down.

I can think of worse cars. But, yes, I feel old driving it.

TD · 01-25-2010, 09:55 AM

JST-

If you wanted to just go do it right - http://www.porscheofarlington.com/de...tOrderBy=5%2C0

JST · 01-25-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TD

JST-

If you wanted to just go do it right - http://www.porscheofarlington.com/de...tOrderBy=5%2C0

That's a lot of cheddar, as they say. For that money, there was an '09 S at HBL, though it looks like they've sold it.

TD · 01-25-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JST

That's a lot of cheddar, as they say. For that money, there was an '09 S at HBL, though it looks like they've sold it.

My bad. Why did I think that was an S?

JST · 01-25-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TD

My bad. Why did I think that was an S?

It has all that crazy crap on it (sport steering wheel, sport chrono, etc), no badges, and big wheels.

nate · 01-25-2010, 11:24 AM

I think driving a manual transmission is less about the fun that it provides and more about control.

My OBC says that I average 22 mph or so. How much fun can that be? But I have no desire to drive an automatic.

TD · 01-25-2010, 11:30 AM

Having obsessed over Boxster ads for weeks now, I have to ask-

Why are so many of them so horribly spec-ed? Awful color combos and rims are more common than not. I wonder why.

JST · 01-25-2010, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TD

Having obsessed over Boxster ads for weeks now, I have to ask-

Why are so many of them so horribly spec-ed? Awful color combos and rims are more common than not. I wonder why.

People who buy Porsches are giant douches?

01-25-2010, 11:24 AM	#228
nate Oh, are they? Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: S4 Location: H-town Posts: 10,270	I think driving a manual transmission is less about the fun that it provides and more about control. My OBC says that I average 22 mph or so. How much fun can that be? But I have no desire to drive an automatic. __________________ "People keep saying I'm crazy as hell, but sooner or later they're going to realize I know what I'm talking about." - Charles Barkley

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Mr. The Edge Don't worry, be happy Join Date: Mar 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: AW '05 645Cic & '11 Infiniti QX56 Posts: 1,382	I've driven manual trannys all my life. Perhaps I just don't get as much sheer pleasure from just driving as some of you. At times, sure it's great to go out for a nice drive. However, I derive pleasure from a lot of other things I would place above driving. When I had my 911, I would purposely go out of my way to make unnecessary trips. It was FUN to drive. My 6 is fun car, but in a completely different way. It has a lot of power, is roomy, and very comfortable for a daily driver. Much more comfortable than the 911 as a DD. Having said all that, I would love to have a fun sports car sitting in the extra bay of the garage someday. It's just hard to justify that extra expense with everything else going on, especially with my kids. The tuition for both my kids in school is just STUPID expensive, and that's where my "wish I had another 911 as an extra car" money is going these days.

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TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	JST- If you wanted to just go do it right - http://www.porscheofarlington.com/de...tOrderBy=5%2C0

01-25-2010, 11:30 AM	#229
TD Founder emeritus Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,007	Having obsessed over Boxster ads for weeks now, I have to ask- Why are so many of them so horribly spec-ed? Awful color combos and rims are more common than not. I wonder why.