20 YO dream coming true today. Options

[4WheelDrifter]

Some here already know I'm getting a 914 today. Less know how long I've wanted one, 20 years.

I was 14 at the time I got turned onto Porsches buy a customer at a variety store/coffee shop I woked at back then. For some reason I latched onto the 914, maybe because it was the under dog, maybe something else.

When I was 17, I picked up a rotted 72 1.7 cheap and started to fix it but the rust was beyond my budget and abilities so I let it go.

Things happened since that, one way or another, prevented me from buying a 914. No place to put it, no money to buy one, or my Motorcycle fascination but the want of a 914 never went away.

Fast forward and it's March 29th, 2004. I'm riding my motorcycle home from running arrands and enjoying a nice spring day. Riding along the little lakes in the area seemd like a good way to get home (Twisty roads that rise and fall are a favorite). As I crest a sharp rise, a car was pulling out from a dirt area on the other side, blocking my path. With only a second to react I hit the brakes and headed towards the shoulder to avoid the car. Missed the car but hit the wonderful sand they use when it snows and down I went.

To make this story a bit shorter, I ended up with a totalled bike and a badly dislocated thumb. Yes, it could have been much worse if i wasn't wearing full riding gear. The leather suit was toast and the helmet took 2 hits to the asphalt (with my head inside). I was lucky. So after riding 15 years and 125,000 miles later, I'm taking a little break from riding. I do have another bike sitting in the garage but it needs some carb work and fork seals but I'll let that sit for a bit longer.

So with the money from the totalled bike, suit and helmet, I'm buying a 914 and I'm getting it today. Last night felt like Christmas eve and I was 6 years old again. Had trouble getting to sleep and I was up much earlier than normal this A.M. The weather is good, the insurance for the car is set, All I need is the car and a trip to the DMV and my 20 year old dream will finally be a reality. I feel pretty damn good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

[4WheelDrifter]

Thanks a lot for the good words and your stories. I like hearing about how people aquired their cars. Keep 'em coming.

Nobody pushed me not to buy another bike though but many liked my choice, others didn't (my riding buddies). I still have my old Suzuki 400 in the garage so I'm not bikeless, it just needs some carb work and fork seals to be road ready. My left thumb won't be strong enough to handle riding until at least July but I'm not going to push it since I'm left handed. I'll wait until next season to reconsider riding again. If I don't ride again, I'll just drain all the fluids and park my 400 in my living room. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif) It's great to be single. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

QUOTE (4WheelDrifter @ Apr 20 2004, 04:32 AM)
Everything works though, even the horn. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

mikez: "Bet the clock don't.... "

Oh yes it does! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) The odometer doesn't though, no big surprise there.


STL, Bethel is next to Danbury. Sroll up to the beginning of the thread to see pics. It's wine or Maroon but will repaint to that lime green color, Don't know the real color name.

mikeatrpi, when you get one, give me a PM or Email. Or if you want to go for a spin in mine sometime. I always wished someone would offer me a ride in a 914 when I didn't have one.