Thoughts on ageing, When is it time ti call it quits? |
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Thoughts on ageing, When is it time ti call it quits? |
Pat Garvey |
Mar 23 2009, 07:25 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
I bring this thread up on this forum because it's the forum I came to originally.
We, who have owned these beasts for many years (37 in my case) must reach a point where we have to consider moving on. Not all, but I personally am having questions about this. I bring this up here because I am a CW & will always be. But, I have been thinking lately (six months or so) - is it time to put 2 nice cars into someone else's responsibility? I keep buying new parts, but never get around to installing them. Hell, I don't even need them! But, in the last year my interest is wanning. I don't have the physical capabilities to do what I used to, and I won't pay someone else to do what I KNOW how to do. I also have other interests, namely model railroading, which I've been involved in since before Porsches (do I sound like Jon Lowe?). I also don't have the urgency to do anything on the Porsches. I just don't think I care anymore, at least not enough. Used to be, when the garage temp rose above 50, I was there. Not any more. So, I'm asking for some opinions here. I will take all of them seriously. Should I get out? I'm inclined to do so. Can something re-awake the fire? I wonder. Your opinions are appreciated & welcomed. I'm on the brink. |
MDG |
Mar 23 2009, 08:57 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
Pat, I certainly don't know you at all and yet for the year plus that I surfed this site before I joined I've read many of your posts. Both the passion and commitment you have to your car, and 914s in general, is obvious.
Ultimately the right choice is the one which will make you happiest. But, for what its worth, here's my 2 cents (well, mine are Canadian so I'll give you a dime); for most of your ownership much of your joy has come from maintaining your car to show standards. And you've loved it. So now maybe you have neither the time nor inclination to continue that path. Nothing wrong with that. You don't owe your car a thing; from where I sit it owes you. So why not just enjoy it for awhile for what it is. Go drive the hell out of it for the summer. Screw the rain. The odd stone chip? Pfft! Let it pay you back for all your hard work. Then, if the joy just ain't there, sell it to someone you're comfortable with and enjoy the memories. m. |
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