Thoughts on ageing, When is it time ti call it quits? Options

[Pat Garvey]

I bring this thread up on this forum because it's the forum I came to originally.

We, who have owned these beasts for many years (37 in my case) must reach a point where we have to consider moving on. Not all, but I personally am having questions about this.

I bring this up here because I am a CW & will always be.

But, I have been thinking lately (six months or so) - is it time to put 2 nice cars into someone else's responsibility?

I keep buying new parts, but never get around to installing them. Hell, I don't even need them!

But, in the last year my interest is wanning. I don't have the physical capabilities to do what I used to, and I won't pay someone else to do what I KNOW how to do. I also have other interests, namely model railroading, which I've been involved in since before Porsches (do I sound like Jon Lowe?).

I also don't have the urgency to do anything on the Porsches. I just don't think I care anymore, at least not enough. Used to be, when the garage temp rose above 50, I was there. Not any more.

So, I'm asking for some opinions here. I will take all of them seriously.

Should I get out? I'm inclined to do so. Can something re-awake the fire? I wonder.

Your opinions are appreciated & welcomed. I'm on the brink.

[914four]

Your opinions are appreciated & welcomed. I'm on the brink.

As a relativity new member of this forum (Newbie for over a year and I wonder how long it takes to become a real member) and a 914 owner for about 20 years I really enjoy the information you share with us. You have a wealth of information and share it freely with those of us who were not fortunate enough to be original owners of our 914s.

Most people, especially those of us over 40, seem to change our interests as we age. Water skiing hurts more the day after now and is something I'm not interested in like I was at one time. I'm sure this is an especially hard decision for you to make but you are the only one who knows what is best for you. I know I would have a hard time parting with a car I cared for as well as you have for so many years.

I once read that it takes six months to really know weather you made a good business decision. Someone suggested loaning your car to a museum and maybe that is a viable option. I'm sure AA, Barbers Motor Sports or others would love to have a car such as yours on loan for six months. You might work a deal for six months with an option to sale if you feel it is the best decision for you.

You have been an exemplary steward of your 914 and inspire me to care for my 914 better.

Good luck with your decision.

Kelvin

[Pat Garvey]

Your opinions are appreciated & welcomed. I'm on the brink.

As a relativity new member of this forum (Newbie for over a year and I wonder how long it takes to become a real member) and a 914 owner for about 20 years I really enjoy the information you share with us. You have a wealth of information and share it freely with those of us who were not fortunate enough to be original owners of our 914s.

Most people, especially those of us over 40, seem to change our interests as we age. Water skiing hurts more the day after now and is something I'm not interested in like I was at one time. I'm sure this is an especially hard decision for you to make but you are the only one who knows what is best for you. I know I would have a hard time parting with a car I cared for as well as you have for so many years.

I once read that it takes six months to really know weather you made a good business decision. Someone suggested loaning your car to a museum and maybe that is a viable option. I'm sure AA, Barbers Motor Sports or others would love to have a car such as yours on loan for six months. You might work a deal for six months with an option to sale if you feel it is the best decision for you.

You have been an exemplary steward of your 914 and inspire me to care for my 914 better.

Good luck with your decision.

Kelvin

Kelvin,

First, thank you for joining us! Second, where have you been for the last 20 years?

Now, for all those who've suggested that I loan my 914 to a museum....not going to happen.
I'd rather look at it privately.
Pat

Ps. The 911 is available. It MUST go.

[914four]

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Kelvin,

First, thank you for joining us! Second, where have you been for the last 20 years?

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Well Pat I have put many miles on my 914 over the last 20 years and enjoyed the time I spent working on it as well. I registered for this website a year ago but really only learned how to use the forum part after the 2008 RCR. Slowley I am learning when and how to post to the forum.

I think I may have purchased a dash pad from you in the late 80's or early 90's through MEVs but in this forth move over the last 20 years I have realized that I have done away with most of my early records for my 914s and cannot find my purchase records from that far back. My almost 50 year old mind may not remember the events from those pre-internet days accurately either but your name was very familiar to me when I started reading this forum.

One thing I noticed while searching through all of my old records is that you can easily pay for a 914 two or three times in parts over 20 years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Thanks for the information you post here and I look forward to you sharing your wealth of information with us for may years to come.

Kelvin

[Pat Garvey]

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Kelvin,

First, thank you for joining us! Second, where have you been for the last 20 years?

[/quote]

Well Pat I have put many miles on my 914 over the last 20 years and enjoyed the time I spent working on it as well. I registered for this website a year ago but really only learned how to use the forum part after the 2008 RCR. Slowley I am learning when and how to post to the forum.

I think I may have purchased a dash pad from you in the late 80's or early 90's through MEVs but in this forth move over the last 20 years I have realized that I have done away with most of my early records for my 914s and cannot find my purchase records from that far back. My almost 50 year old mind may not remember the events from those pre-internet days accurately either but your name was very familiar to me when I started reading this forum.

One thing I noticed while searching through all of my old records is that you can easily pay for a 914 two or three times in parts over 20 years. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Thanks for the information you post here and I look forward to you sharing your wealth of information with us for may years to come.

Kelvin
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Kelvin,

Know what? I think I remember that transaction from MEV. Great memory!