10 years ago today, on July 25, 1998, I took delivery of my 1999 Porsche Boxster. During that time, I’ve experienced 43,000 miles of top-down convertible bliss. My rule-of-thumb is that it should be driven only with the top down. I don’t want to be one of those top-up-on-a-beautiful-day people. Early each year, I look forward to first clear day above 40 degrees so that I can put the top down, the collar on my jacket up, the heated seats on, and enjoy the brisk prelude to spring.
I’ve been determined to keep the car throughout the changes in life that typically cause owners to part with their toys. Luckily my wife feels as strongly about keeping the car as I do (it provided us transportation for our first date.) So it’s stayed despite the fact that I’ve gotten married, moved, and had a kid.
The two competing parts of my personality are sentimental attachment and the need to upgrade to the latest technology. So far, the sentimental (and financial) forces have won out. Still, someday, I could envision replacing my aging model with one that offers vehicle stability control, a dual clutch transmission, more powerful engine, and upgraded electronics. But for now (perhaps for another 10 years?), I’m happy with the Boxster I have. Unless I figure how to keep my current vehicle and make room in the garage for a new one. . . (a win-win for those competing forces.)
How about a hydraulic lift to store the Cayman above the Boxster?
See what type of encouragement I get from my wife! She’s probably the main reason we still have the Boxster!
I guess I have to find a different Boxster to buy! I now understand why you’re never going to sell it! Still, I like you wife’s idea.
only 43K miles? where do you live?
my 330cic is at 85K miles for 6 years old, and I only drive it with the top down too (6 months of the year). I drive it top down in the 40s.
Yeah, my commute used to be only 5 miles. It’s a farther drive now, so the miles are accumulating a little more quickly.