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cation on any Saturday just
by going for a drive. It saves
me money because it only
seats two, which means only
one freeloading friend who
“forgot his wallet” when it
comes time to pay for lunch.
Finally, it saves me money
when I take it out to unwind
from work, because otherwise
I would be in therapy.
And don’t even get me
started on how many jobs
my Porsche has saved!
I love my Porsche because
of the way it sounds
and the way it handles.
Every one of us gets to enjoy
a automobile with amazing
performance and the engine
in the wrong place (most of
the time). And every time
you stomp the gas or push it
through a corner, you can
feel the racing heritage. Most
marques talk about racing
history— Porsches means it. And while you can easily
spend $200,000 on a Porsche, there is pretty much a
new or used Porsche for every budget and each one wears
its racing heritage with pride. You don’t need to have a
private gold mine to enjoy a Porsche and as such we get
a diverse and interesting group of owners, united by their
love of the brand.
I love my Porsche because of the way other people
react to it. Valets park it out front and teenagers tell me I
am their hero. Little kids want to sit in it, and their parents,
too! Strangers ask questions and say they love the
car. When I drive it
through small towns people
stop and look. I get to
be cool without having
done anything to deserve
it. So tell me—how often
do you get a break like
that?
Finally, I love my
Porsche because of the camaraderie.
I often tell people
that the best option
you can order is a PCA
I get to be cool without
having done anything to
deserve it. So tell me—how
often do you get a break
like that?
membership. Not to plug the club but because of the fun
and camaraderie of club events. There are few things you
will own that engender the sense of camaraderie that does
owning a Porsche. Go on a long trip and come upon another
Porsche and odds are you will get an informal convoy
going. I usually “flash” my lights at Porsches in
oncoming lanes, and about three-quarters of the time I
get a flash or a wave back. How many Toyota, or even
BMW, drivers do that?
In sum, a Porsche is more than just a car. It is a history,
an experience, and a community all riding on a chassis.
So let me ask you: Why do you love your Porsche?
How about your story of
why you love your
Porsche(s)? Share them with
dV readers at
dveditor@pcapotomac.org.
A high-resolution photo of
you with your car would
also be appreciated.
der Vorgänger • October 2009 • 31