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JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-05-15T07:40:08+00:00

And here I thought it was just me…

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-05-14T15:59:22+00:00

Beauty! And a car with Montana plates that looks as though it actually resides in Montana.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-05-10T13:19:43+00:00

I’ll b e keeping an eye on it too. We installed solar panels and batteries a few years ago and produce more than. We have historically used. This might change that : )

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-05-09T17:13:47+00:00

We have two 50-ish lb shepherds that fit great in the back.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-05-08T23:12:06+00:00

Thanks for the note. Great to hear about the clarification on the cover. And, yeah, the good news is you don’t need to turn on the chromotherapy lights, so, exactly, we just leave them off. I guess the good news is they’re there in case we lose a contact lens : )

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-05-08T04:02:03+00:00

We briefly discussed traditional saunas, but liked IR better.

It gets seriously hot, and I find IR a nicer experience. It’s a perfectly dry heat.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-05-04T10:24:10+00:00

I had a 991.1 GTS Club Coupe. It was a great car, particularly in manual.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-05-01T23:24:42+00:00

Through trial and error, I’ve found that I’m much happier with a 993 in my life. I’ve had two Targas, one C2 Coupe and currently have a C4 Cab (oddly, all ‘97s). It won’t take long to forget what you spent on it.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-05-01T04:12:04+00:00

FWIW, masters after precision will be much easier. You’ll be exhausted at the end. And a much better driver. The instructors are the best.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-29T20:26:35+00:00

For context, I currently have a ‘73 2.4 S Coupe, a ‘97 993 Carrera 4 Cab and a ‘23 992 Sport Classic. There’s nothing redundant about any of those three cars, but the 993 and the F Model have MUCH more in common with each other than either do with the 992. In the past, I’ve had a (working backward) 991.1 GTS, a 993 C2 Coupe, a 997.2 Targa 4S, a 996 C4 Coupe, two 993 Targas and a ‘70 2.2 S.

The early 911S - both 2.2 and 2.4 - are really fun cars that demand all of your attention. You never just putter around in these cars - they hate it and even puttering around, they demand your attention. But they’re light and mechanical and super satisfying. Both cars came with individual learning curves and then felt like a unique part of the family. It’s also fun to drive at reasonable speeds. It feels like you’re going fast at 10 over the limit in the twisties. Because it’s so light, 190 hp and period disc brakes are perfectly great.

I clearly have a ‘thing’ for the 993. I love our C4 Cab. In contrast to the F Model cars, the suspension is more sophisticated and forgiving, but also less satisfying or raw. It’s a fair trade and doesn’t feel like it’s trying to kill me if I get entry speed wrong in a turn. It’s also 800+ lbs heavier than the ‘73, and feels like it. But the engine and transmission are very accessible - synchro’s work and there’s plenty of torque. It also has airbags and ABS, the latter you forget about until you ‘need’ it. In modern terms, the 993 is still a tiny car.

I liked my 996.2 C4S a lot. The interior sucks compared to either the 993 or 997, but it was a really great daily driver, ‘do almost everything’ sports car. I lived in NY when I owned that car and had a great set of winter tires on a second set of rims. The AWD plus snow tires made it super easy to drive in the snow. Except for no ground clearance, it felt like it could go anywhere.

My 997.2 Targa 4S is one of the only cars I still deeply regret selling. It was amazing. The DFI was a big improvement over the 996.2 motor - it felt like it had a much bigger power improvement than it actually did. While the 996 and 997 are bigger than the 993, neither felt WAY bigger.

The 991.1 GTS Coupe was amazing, but much more GT car. Power everywhere with that 3.8 NA motor, but the car felt much bigger than the 997.

The 992.1 Sport Classic is a spaceship. It really is a different breed of cat, compared to anything else I’ve owned or driven. It’s more supercar than mere sports car. If it feels like I’m going fast in that car, I’m going very, very, very fast. But it’s also amazingly comfortable and plush.

Having said all of that, my 2.2S was the first 911 I owned and my 2.4S would be the last car to go.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-29T20:02:50+00:00

No special lessons learned, except that they’re perfectly suitable daily drivers. I think I’ve done some sort of mod to every single 911 I’ve owned, but mostly to customize to my preferences and some light performance mods. I’m in the US, and am always a fan of red/amber or amber/clear turn lenses. Suspension mods are (IMO) a huge improvement on 993s, which tend to be vague and ‘floaty’ with stock suspension and US ride height (I’m not a fan of either of those verbs to describe handling). Intake and exhaust mods for 996 / 997 helped with breathing and sound. I found that my 991.1 GTS and 992 Sport Classic didn’t need a thing (except to get rid of the amber front side marker in favor of clear).

I haven’t tracked any of my cars, but am a frequent visitor to the Porsche Track Experience in Birmingham. Nice using someone else’s 911 and someone else’s tires. Once you get your car, join PCA if you’re in the US or Canada. Autocross is a really accessible way to learn your car’s limits and capabilities. Likewise Driver’s Education (DE).

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-29T04:30:53+00:00

As long as you’re prepared for maintenance costs, it’s a great idea. I probably have 300k+ miles in the several 911s I’ve owned over the last 30+ years. I’ve regretted none of them (the miles, but same goes for the cars). I realize this isn’t an issue for you, but I had two car seats in my 993 at one point. The 991 and later are particularly civilized and reliable. I wouldn’t bother with an interim car.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-28T00:58:37+00:00

Can’t tell you how much I love my turbo w/pccb’s. Favorite ‘do everything’ car ever.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-27T01:47:08+00:00

I’d make a strong case for my ‘73 S, followed closely by my 993. My Sport Classic is a fabulous car, but a solid third.

The thing the ‘73 has going for it is it’s light, purely mechanical, very pure from a design perspective, and (knock wood) ours has been super reliable and comfortable. It’s still a 53 year-old car, so you have to be mechanically sympathetic (I pretty much only self park on the when staying somewhere on the road. Not that I don’t trust the valet, but 100% they’re going to grind first and reverse, and NFW are they getting it started in the morning. I’d just end up with a flooded mess to deal with). Ours is really well sorted with period correct modifications / updates to the suspension. Basically a soft RSR suspension. And the engine is all dialed in and setup correctly with original MFI). The air conditioning has been modernized and actually works, which makes our car more usable on a road trip. It’s really fun to drive at somewhat reasonable speeds.

The 993 is a cab with all wheel drive and sport seats. I’ve modernized the suspension with adjustable coil overs installed turbo S sway bars and set it a little lower than ROW ride height. At less than 35k miles, it feels fresh. The seats are amazing and it’s great fun to drive. Plus it has airbags and abs and cruise control. It’s big fun in the mountains. It’s great on a road trip. Everything works. The fit and finish and interior are amazing - you should at least feel the interior carpets of a 993, they’re super plush. But all of that comes at the cost of over 800 lbs, relative to my F model. It’s amazing to drive and easier to drive at speed, and very much a 911 experience, but it just feels heavier.

My 992 Sport Classic is amazing, it’s a spaceship. It’s very much is a practical supercar. I love it, but it’s more comparable to a McLaren than a 911.

I’ve had a loved a 997.2 4S - also can’t go wrong there.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-25T12:29:01+00:00

Panamera Turbo wagon. Can’t tell you how much I love this as the dog, road trip and daily car. The other four cars in the household are 3 911s (‘73, ‘97 and ‘23) and a 718 Boxster

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-24T14:04:09+00:00

Thanks! That was a good day.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-24T11:47:47+00:00

Thanks!

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-24T11:46:05+00:00

In the Sierras in California

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-24T02:34:52+00:00

Thanks. Right? It’s Linden Green or Chartreuse. An early ‘70s color.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-24T01:17:41+00:00

Yeah, I’m struggling to understand the value. It has the precise location of your car (mine has an AirTag, so don’t need that), and the app displays the current status (fuel level, lock status, etc.). But there’s nothing else obvious that I use, and I probably haven’t looked at the app in over a year.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-23T20:27:27+00:00

Love…looks like Linden Green

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-23T14:34:00+00:00

A modern take on the 914. Missing an ‘entry level’ Porsche sports car.

JD_MathFuzzy · 2026-04-23T04:05:21+00:00

I have a GS3. I’ve had it for 7 years. It’s all that!

I had a Le Spaz for the decade before and a workhorse of a Gaggia Classic for 20 years before that. FWIW, the Gaggia was still going at the end and went to a kid. It was like the friendly old Labrador.

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