When I read this I immediately remembered this old thread from about 2.5 years ago, which I posted in:

Club Lexus Forums: Are there times when you try to hide he fact you drive a Lexus or other nice car?


Well, I think your dad has a good point. As I mentioned in the thread above, when I bought my C43 (which wasn't even that nice or expensive a car) I actually also bought a used beater that I drove to work and other places when I didn't want to be seen in the C43. The reason is that other people's perception of you will change a lot when they see you driving a fancy car, and usually in a negative (or at least undesirable) manner.

The bottom line is that much of our society these days thinks it is acceptable to feel and show high levels of disdain for the wealthy. Many people would much rather believe you inherited your money or you just got lucky or you have a magical tree that grows it because it makes them feel better about themselves for not working hard and not making the choices and sacrifices that are required to become successful. It's also apparent every day from social commentators railing against businesses and corporations just because they are profitable. Personally, I have witnessed classmates, colleagues, and even employees suggest that it's not wrong to steal from or defraud rich people or big business under the reasoning that those entities "have enough money". If people are willing to steal from or defraud you just because they feel you can deal with it since you are wealthy enough, you can imagine how many other ways they will be willing to treat you poorly just because you are wealthy.

Of course in the end it is your choice, but you should certainly go into that decision knowing the possible effects.

 

I'd say DOOO ITT!!! Before turning 30, I got a relatively secured job. Well 3 jobs actually, 1 f/t, 2 p/t, not uncommon amongst nurses. I would work 6 days a week and sometimes 7. Instead of going all out on a car, I decided to become the head of the household and take care of my parents and my girl. For example, they would all go hand-bag shopping together on a Wednesday, when I pick up extra patient visits after my day job.

Was this the best decision for me personally? I wouldn't say so in a self-congratulate manner. Rather I see this as an experience and a learning opportunity. So I think for you it could be the same thing: if you can afford it, why not make the decision, take the plunge, and treat this as a 300 horse power lesson in life. I think it'll be interesting, and whatever you get out of it, I'm sure it will enrich your life

 

Before we got the SC430, I had my head on a Cayman. It would be in my garage if it was harp-top convertible. I'm not rich but I can afford a Cayman. Go for it if you like it....but once you go Porsche, you may have problem with your next car. Nobody likes downgrade

 

If you can afford it all I can say is that you only have one life to live and if thats going to bring a smile to your face every morning. Go far
Every time you think about your car payment go for a spin in your coupe.

 

Although a Porsche is not the best dd, and many if not most owners use them as weekend cars. But the driving experience (and sound), steering feel, handling is unlike any modern car available today. I highly recommend one.

 

I picked 35-40, because that is my current timeline.

Like everyone said, do it if you have the funds, but then more then likely you would have to have another car as a DD, most likely a Lexus, so that is why, i also picked the 35-40 timeline.

Another thought, at earlier ages you want to get certain car stuff out of your system, many want to play with older imports,drift, VIP, muscle cars etc.
Me personally, I want to have a well built turbo 2JZ ( SC, IS or Supra), and some kind of GM LS V8 muscle car( Corvette or GTO), before I am ready to have a Porsche.

Lastly, Porsche can be a intro to even bigger exotic things, including Aston Martin, Ferrari, and Lamborghini. Just check out www.6speedonline.com to see what i am talking about.

 

Age doesn't matter, I am 17 and had a chance to daily drive a 1987 porsche 911 and the only reason i didn;t was because of the weather here in Buffalo. If i were in California or somewhere else i would definitely put up with the issues that came with driving a 25+ year old car, high insurance, and ridiculous impracticality that came with it. Its more so knowing what you are getting into and being able to cope and handle with it well, not age. That being said, i am thinknig of getting myself a nice 914 once summer comes and putting the es300 in the garage for a few months. i love porsches haha

 

Boris Becker ( Tennis Star) 1st car at 19 yrs. old was a 959. Saw him on Top Gear. I would have answered for him in your poll but there was no answer for 19yr. old I am rebuilding another 300 hp Boxster engine.

 

^^ Boris knows how to have a good time! (I also happen to be an avid tennis fan and USTA club player for fun too).

 

everyone has good points
but one point like yours is enough to persuade me to wait a bit more

at this moment, money is not an issue
it is more about what people will think
working in an office where politics exists, it makes it difficult to upgrade a car to something that garners so much attention

(mind you that our GM used to have CLK63 Black edition and CEO has 911 turbo, panamera S, cayenne turbo)

 

When I shopped Porsches age or my age never crossed my mind.

 

Do it!!!!

 

I fully acknowledge this is entirely your own decision and only you know what is best for your personal situation....but....at what point in your life do you live for yourself and not worry about what other people think? Where do you draw the line? There are always going to be people that are critical and/or jealous of the decisions you make.

Not trying to be a db, just something to think about.