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Re: Cab or coupe

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I keep looking at this one

http://www.williamscrawford.co.uk/vehic ... y-hardtop/

If money was no object, then I would be on the M5 south within 5 mins.
However it is and while I am sure it’s worth every penny, I would need to sell some of the other toys.
I tried convincing Michelle my wife to part with one of hers, she’s being totally unreasonable and refuses.
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I’ve a 2005 Boxster that Porsche maintain for me at vast expense, but the truth is that I enjoy it as much as any car I’ve ever owned. When the last bill appeared I nearly bought a more recent model that would have cost £35K more, but I didn’t because I’m perfectly happy with what I have.

I love my little 356C and I’m spending a fortune on it too. It’s in the paint shop now and it’s lovely to drive, admired everywhere I take it and it’s practical transport, but the Boxster is more fun. Therefore I resist the temptation to spend even more, regardless of how much I like oldies.
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For me, I get much more enjoyment from driving an old car if I haven't had to spend lots of money on it ...

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Ashley James wrote:I’ve a 2005 Boxster that Porsche maintain for me at vast expense, but the truth is that I enjoy it as much as any car I’ve ever owned. When the last bill appeared I nearly bought a more recent model that would have cost £35K more, but I didn’t because I’m perfectly happy with what I have.

I love my little 356C and I’m spending a fortune on it too. It’s in the paint shop now and it’s lovely to drive, admired everywhere I take it and it’s practical transport, but the Boxster is more fun. Therefore I resist the temptation to spend even more, regardless of how much I like oldies.
I have the same combo Ashley. 356B coupe and a 2011 Boxster S. I love driving them both for different reasons.
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I agree Merv, there are very few old cars that just feel right and 356s are one of them.
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Well I think the only thing I can add is bring back analogue.
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Thanks Bootsy, you’re a life saver (for my friend)
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takeflight wrote:I keep looking at this one

http://www.williamscrawford.co.uk/vehic ... y-hardtop/

If money was no object, then I would be on the M5 south within 5 mins.
However it is and while I am sure it’s worth every penny, I would need to sell some of the other toys.
I tried convincing Michelle my wife to part with one of hers, she’s being totally unreasonable and refuses.
Yes that is lovely and ticks a lot of boxes. She would certainly would be high on my list if I was looking for a 356 (and had that kind of money).
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takeflight wrote:I keep looking at this one

http://www.williamscrawford.co.uk/vehic ... y-hardtop/

If money was no object, then I would be on the M5 south within 5 mins.
However it is and while I am sure it’s worth every penny, I would need to sell some of the other toys.
I tried convincing Michelle my wife to part with one of hers, she’s being totally unreasonable and refuses.
That was the one KS drove and reported on in issue 54 of Classic Porsche
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