Do you openly ‘admit’ to Porsche ownership ?

[sevenfourate]

****Brazenly taken from another Porsche forum. And I find the topic fascinating....

 

Me ? I’m fast approaching 50 and figured it was now or never perhaps (Youngest about to go to Uni - and after financing that; i’m looking to retire ASAP and put money away for that accordingly). 

Mostly I keep ownership to myself. My car guy friends love it; and both see and share my enthusiasm. The haters - who most likely can’t tell my 12 year old base Cayman apart from a £200k 911 - will make their own opinions whatever ‘explaining’ i might try. So mostly I don’t bother to attempt to justify the what, why or how’s. **Despite the fact that although my running costs may be higher than theirs - the initial purchase of their 2 year old run of the mill family-mobile would likely have been  higher than mine.

Others ’opinions’ (Mainly work colleagues) did bother me pre-purchase if I’m honest. But I figured I can’t control anyone else’s thoughts - so went ahead and bought one anyway.

It’s a shame you have to reign in your excitement and passion because of the negativity Porsche ownership can incite. But overall for me it’s a tiny taint on the joy of owning my own small piece of automotive porn......

 

 

[Daz]

Really agree with your comments. I was quite shocked by peoples reactions. From people making negative comments to neigbours who use to come over for a chat when I was cleaning a car who now ignore. Then there are people who are car people and go out of the way to compliment. Really strange. Also people seem to think you are wasting your money. I can remember my mum making a comment your wasting your money. My comment back which really demonstrated to her that Porsche ownership is cheaper than her new car every 3-4 years.

 

i bought Cayman 2 years ago for £25k 15000 MLS and have spent £2k on tyres and servicing and repairs and have done 15000 MLS. Car now worth £23k ish. So total cost £4K.

 

My mum bought a new car for £25k a month before. No service cost part of package. Car now worth £14k. Total cost across 8000 MLS £11k.

 

Glad to say my Mrs never questions and loves cars.

 

 

[sevenfourate]

14 minutes ago, Daz said:

Really agree with your comments. I was quite shocked by peoples reactions. From people making negative comments to neigbours who use to come over for a chat when I was cleaning a car who now ignore. Then there are people who are car people and go out of the way to compliment. Really strange. Also people seem to think you are wasting your money. I can remember my mum making a comment your wasting your money. My comment back which really demonstrated to her that Porsche ownership is cheaper than her new car every 3-4 years.

 

i bought Cayman 2 years ago for £25k 15000 MLS and have spent £2k on tyres and servicing and repairs and have done 15000 MLS. Car now worth £23k ish. So total cost £4K.

 

My mum bought a new car for £25k a month before. No service cost part of package. Car now worth £14k. Total cost across 8000 MLS £11k.

 

Glad to say my Mrs never questions and loves cars.

 

 

Interesting !! I find the different psychologies for and against ownership fascinating as stated. And your financial logic about costs is both correct imo; sane and typical !

 

Peoples logic and what they choose to single out and abject / object to is 'incredible' isn't it Daz ! Me and the wife are Travel freaks currently. And are trying to cross off some bucket-list places while we are still young enough and mobile enough to enjoy them. We both work ridiculously long hours to fund this passion; and spent about the same this year on 5 Holidays as i did on my Cayman purchase. And have pretty much done that for certainly the past 3 years.  

 

And no-one but no-one has said a single thing about that - and furthermore i think for the most part my friends and family either know we hugely enjoy that, and kind of agree its enlightening, mind broadening and 'educational' to see other parts of the World. But spend anything like that on an 'exotic' car and you are suddenly a financially irresponsible / over-paid individual.

 

And to quantify that on our part; We both don't drink, smoke or gamble and are careful with our monies somewhat - choosing to save for perhaps some of the finer things in life over meals out, the latest fashions etc on a month-to-month basis. To be honest our house is a little on the tatty side and many 'keep up with the Jones' types would perhaps be horrified. But on a finite income we choose whats important to us and vote with our feet accordingly....

 

None of that convinces the elitist attitude many non Porsche owning onlookers choose to bare though does it !

[Daz]

Full agree on travel front. Mrs and I like you travel every couple of months and nobody ever comments negatively on that front. Got back from Northern Finland last night and off skiing in 7 weeks.
 

I have come to the conclusion the people who are negative are genuinely ill informed and quite a lot of the time are jealous and do not realise it’s as cheap as running a normal car taking into overall costs.

Also I think the colour of mine guards red doesn’t help.

 

 

 

[briggy]

I deliberately refer to the car as "The Cayman" rather than mentioning the word "Porsche" when talking about it. When it comes up, then I'm generally talking with like minded people anyway, so it doesn't attract attention from those who don't know what a Cayman is. I really can't be bothered justifying why I have it.

 

Totally agree with the maths above. It's about cost of ownership, not simply purchase price or running costs. A lack of depreciation means I've previously been able to run an Audi RS4 (B7) with a 4.2 V8 engine for less overall cost than a 3 year PCP deal for my wife's BMW 1 Series.

 

I'm very fortunate to a Cayman and it's not about showing off or making people jealous. Happy to chat with anyone about what it's like, but I don't advertise that I have one.

 

Cheers,

Bryan

[GlosRich]

I dont brag about it, I bought it as a petrol-head that appreciates the engineering, heritage and driving experience of the car.

 

As mentioned before, non petrol-heads dont realise quite how cheap Porsche ownership can be, their loss!

 

Had a chap at work make quite a point of the fact I had a Porsche. Although he is well known for being outspoken and often not very polite. He drives a 12 year old Vectra diesel estate, with a health hazard interior!

 

I'm not really bothered what others think. 

 

 

 

 

[Lucky981]

Interesting that we are all in the same boat and all seem to think alike.  I too am fast approaching 50, and always said I would own a Porsche by the time I’m 50.  I still can’t quite believe it when the garage door opens. 

 

Ive had very similar reactions. People either love it and want to talk about it, or the others think I am trying to be flash in some way.  I sold a 2 year old Focus RS to buy my 6 year old Cayman S. The RS was £35,000 new, the same money I have just paid for my Cayman. So, I’m no worse off and hopefully won’t see the depreciation of a new car. 

 

I do do find myself constantly saying things like ‘it’s not new, it’s six years old’ or ‘it’s not a 911’ almost defending my decision, which is crazy really.  

 

By far it’s the best car I have ever owned, even if it is the oldest. I must stop defending my decision though!! 

 

 

[TritonII]

Really interesting to read these comments, I am in the process of looking for my first Cayman which will fulfil a childhood dream to own a Porsche.  And I'm already feeling the same as some of the above comments even though I haven't bought mine yet, aside from my wife and daughter the only other person who knows that I am looking for one is my mother!  Previously with motorbikes or my sea kayaks I've been happy to share with work colleagues or friends my latest addition to my toys!

 

Still, can't wait to own one.

[sevenfourate]

3 hours ago, TritonII said:

Really interesting to read these comments, I am in the process of looking for my first Cayman which will fulfil a childhood dream to own a Porsche.  And I'm already feeling the same as some of the above comments even though I haven't bought mine yet, aside from my wife and daughter the only other person who knows that I am looking for one is my mother!  Previously with motorbikes or my sea kayaks I've been happy to share with work colleagues or friends my latest addition to my toys!

 

Still, can't wait to own one.

 

 

Some of the attitudes, glazing of eyes, conversations going quiet etc when you mention you own a Porsche - still amazes me.

 

I'm like you. I've had every bike under the sun, a few ok cars - and have always been willing to share my passion for most things automotive, give anyone (half sensible) the keys to my toys, or take them for a ride myself. Some of the joy for me is being able to share the enthusiasm, experience and sensations.

 

And i can only speak as i find; one thing that did surprise me was the single Porsche "get-together" i went on last year. I've come across some elitist attitudes / opinions on some Porsche  forums - and was fully prepared for the same at that meet. But i was completely wrong on every level and everyone there.....from those driving £150k exotica to the man in his £3k Boxster was open, good fun and came with zero strings attached. Every single person of the 100 or so milling around was simply a car-guy, enjoying their individual cars daily, everyone else's cars at the meet; and we still of course all had that single common denominator.

 

Don't dwell on the negatives. Here's to Porsche ownership and all that brings 🥂