Around the end of February, I was struck by the realization that during 2016 I will become a 70-year-old man. Among the profound implications of this dreary insight was my observation that it may be time to transition from my 2013 Porsche Boxster S to a 911 while I (I mean: while wife Connie and I ) will be able to enjoy it; Connie, who has never been particularly fond of the Boxster S, patted me on the head and said something like the equivalent of "yes dear" ( ), and the subject faded away.

While plowing through my email on the first Monday of April, I spotted a routine communication from the Porsche store in Houston that touted "April Specials." Thinking about my impending rendezvous with 70, I opened it and found myself looking at pictures of a brand-new, unsold 2015 Carrera Cabriolet ("my" car in "my" color, Agate grey) offered at a price that grabbed my attention - an untitled new car at a used car price. To make a short story shorter, we test drove on Thursday; I did due diligence research on Friday; and sealed a trade-in deal and brought the 911 home late afternoon on Saturday, April 9.

Here are some shots taken shortly after we pulled into our driveway.

Jer

[cardinal43]

To quote slowpez, been there, done that. However, I didn't get a truck or a Porsche 911. Major bummer! Hope your new "toy" brings you a lot of fun. Love that color.

[rod_grant]

the steering wheels on the wrong side.

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[rod_grant]

I was 69 just a few days ago.
Does this mean a precedent has been set and next year I have to upgrade my 2007 Toyota?
It won't be a 911 - I'm a driver from necessity, not for fun - and I would not get out of it!
I might discus the possibilities with the deputy treasurer.

[wtlwdwgn]

Hey, 70 is the new 50! Nice ride Jer and great color. Just don't lift off mid corner!

[Sailor]

To quote slowpez, been there, done that. However, I didn't get a truck or a Porsche 911. Major bummer! Hope your new "toy" brings you a lot of fun. Love that color.

Thanks so much for the kind words.

Jer

. . . . . . . . . . . . Does this mean a precedent has been set and next year I have to upgrade my 2007 Toyota?

I definitely does, Rod. It's time to start thinking about color!

Jer

Hey, 70 is the new 50! Nice ride Jer and great color. Just don't lift off mid corner!

Steve, I really appreciate the comments. And I will, indeed, keep the pedal to the metal when diving into a corner!

Jer

[RichardS]

Very nice, Jer. You deserve it. I've got 2.5 years to think and plan

Regards,
Richard.

[Sailor]

Very nice, Jer. You deserve it. I've got 2.5 years to think and plan

Regards,
Richard.

Hey, my friend - thanks much for the kind words.

Do you still have your red Saab?

Jer

[RichardS]

Hey, my friend - thanks much for the kind words.

Do you still have your red Saab?

Jer

Sure do, Jer. It's a little bit quicker than it used to be