I first remember seeing a 930 Turbo screaming down a little 2 lane street in London, England. This was in 1977, I was 9 years old. From that point on, Porsche has always been my dream car. My first car was a Volkswagen Scirocco, '78 model. I've been a Mazda RX-7 guy for many years now, had 4 of them. Great car, but the Scirocco had a completely different feel.

Well, the stars aligned for me too!! I found a 1988 Porsche 930 Turbo that I could actually afford. Every 911 I looked at, I found enough reason to not buy it. Not this one. Completely bone stock, no modifications. New clutch, timing chain, and Turbo at 100,000 miles. I was worried about the mileage @116,000 when I found her. Everything checked out perfect, and now she is mine!! And, getting back to the Scirocco. There is something about a German car, something that Japan, Italy, and the States just haven't achieved. You strap this car on, and great things start to happen. The feeling of interaction between the road, car and driver can't be matched! It's indescribable. There are too many 911's out there that look beautiful, that will really dis-appoint you if you don't look deep. Do the work, be patient. There are gems out there, greatest car you can buy if you ask me!!

29th of August. I don't know you, but I love your sentiments!!! I too am testing stock 911's in California. I moved here from the UK in '87 and have lusted after an air/oil cooled 911 since I cannot remember. I require a daily driver and have driven many. The last "Porsche" I drove was a Carrera 4 996. I was everything one would expect, but I still have that hankering for an "80's (85 and up) air cooled. "Pelicanparts" forums have a interesting mix of contributors, but a well aligned set of mindsets when it come to discussing Porsche! Many constructive comments and many well informed opinions. Like all forums there is the often, "My car is faster then yours", but sort out the wheat from the chaff and I am sure it is probably the best forum available.

The problem with Porsche ownership is (as per a recent Pelican request), many want to drive the badge and do not have the passion required. Unfortunately, many owners who sold their Porsche cars, drove the badge and still did not "get it". They get hung up on the colour and "does it look good". (TIP::: You want to get laid... lick your eyebrows, get a French accent and a Botox license. A red "porch"" is 50/50 at best.

Good luck,

B.