Thanks much. Looking forward to it.
Steve
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Love cars and have been driving a manual since 1986—except for a 2.5 year period when I had a Genesis G 70 (nice car but not a Porsche).
My first P Car was a 1992 black, 6 speed 968. Then I purchased a 2002 996 Targa. The 996 was faster, newer, etc., but I really loved the balance and handling of the 968. I had these two P Cars when my boys were young and could fit in the back seats. When they got too big, I had to give up the two cars (I regretted selling the 968 for years) and I jumped into a more family friendly BMW 540i, a 6 speed V8 marvel.
After several years, several cars and my boys becoming men—in May of this year, I purchased a 2007 Cayman S with a Tubi exhaust system. The best car I’ve owned or driven. Mid engine magic…love it!
So happy to be back in a P Car
My first P Car was a 1992 black, 6 speed 968. Then I purchased a 2002 996 Targa. The 996 was faster, newer, etc., but I really loved the balance and handling of the 968. I had these two P Cars when my boys were young and could fit in the back seats. When they got too big, I had to give up the two cars (I regretted selling the 968 for years) and I jumped into a more family friendly BMW 540i, a 6 speed V8 marvel.
After several years, several cars and my boys becoming men—in May of this year, I purchased a 2007 Cayman S with a Tubi exhaust system. The best car I’ve owned or driven. Mid engine magic…love it!
So happy to be back in a P Car
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Welcome to Carpokes! Long-time 944 fan here, so understand why you regret selling the 968. The Cayman S is kind of the spiritual successor in a lot of ways....Rudya9871 wrote: Sat Dec 31, 2022 9:56 am Love cars and have been driving a manual since 1986—except for a 2.5 year period when I had a Genesis G 70 (nice car but not a Porsche).
My first P Car was a 1992 black, 6 speed 968. Then I purchased a 2002 996 Targa. The 996 was faster, newer, etc., but I really loved the balance and handling of the 968. I had these two P Cars when my boys were young and could fit in the back seats. When they got too big, I had to give up the two cars (I regretted selling the 968 for years) and I jumped into a more family friendly BMW 540i, a 6 speed V8 marvel.
After several years, several cars and my boys becoming men—in May of this year, I purchased a 2007 Cayman S with a Tubi exhaust system. The best car I’ve owned or driven. Mid engine magic…love it!
So happy to be back in a P Car
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Welcome to Carpkes! & Happy New Years Eve!I understand the attraction to the 968.I bought an 1989 944s2 new and kept it 30 years!It was my first and only Pcar.It was sold in 2019 for a 981 GT-4 which is an amazing machine.Welcome aboard!Here's a couple photo's.One of the s2 being sold to the new owner.The taller guy and the new addition.I should be good for the next 30 years at which I may not be able to get in & out of the light weight bucket seats.
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I almost forgot to mention I have a thing for Guards Red! I am in a 12 step program to try and break that addiction!
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Welcome @Rudya9871! 'Lotta love for Cayman/Boxters around Carpokes - just all-around fantastic cars. Enjoy yours!
Tim
Current:
'26 911 Carrera S - PTS Verde British Racing Green
'24 Cayenne S - Algarve Blue Metallic
'21 718 Cayman GTS - Black
'22 911 Turbo S - Carmine Red
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'26 911 Carrera S - PTS Verde British Racing Green
'24 Cayenne S - Algarve Blue Metallic
'21 718 Cayman GTS - Black
'22 911 Turbo S - Carmine Red
'21 718 Cayman GT4 - White
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Me too, since both my S2 and 951 are Guards Red... aka India Red, aka Indischrot, LM3AStigs cousin wrote: Sat Dec 31, 2022 11:28 am I almost forgot to mention I have a thing for Guards Red!
Wanna see red? https://www.colors.rs/colorsearch?tag=v ... rchtype=rs
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Tom Pultz
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- 1990 944 S2 - Guards Red/Black
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Very cool link! I didn't mean to Hi jack the thread.Stay warm & dry in Seattle, was just up there two weeks ago.Missed the freezing rain on my drive back.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
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I have had a number of transaxle cars my favorite was the 968 Club Sport I raced for a few years.
Rich
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2000 SuperCup VIP GT3
1999 996 coupe Pastel Yellow
1999 996 cabriolet Pastel Yellow
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1999 Ferrari Yellow 996 coupe
1977 924 Martini
1999 996 coupe Pastel Yellow
1999 996 cabriolet Pastel Yellow
1999 996 coupe race car
1999 Ferrari Yellow 996 coupe
1977 924 Martini