thebarber
12-03-2008, 09:59 AM
Well, as some of you know, my dad bought a 1987 Porsche 924S a few years ago. He's fixed up what needed fixing and drives it in nice weather and loves it.
Recently, my parents have been thinking about selling their house off once my mom retires (I think thats about 3-5 years time), and getting into a condo of some sort. They're starting the process this winter of getting rid of a bunch of the junk they've accumulated in the basement over the last 20 years.
In moving to a condo, my dad was talking about just going down to 1 car since that's all him and my mom will need once they're both retired. I don't know if they'll just get something new to share or keep one of the 3 cars they own now, but basically my dad said that he'd be giving me the Porsche.
This got me thinking...do I really want the Porsche? I mean, it runs fine now, but what about if stuff goes wrong with it? Will the repairs be too costly to keep the car? I mean, my dad goes to a porsche mechanic in St. Catharines right now and says an oil change is about 100 bucks with tax. Do I want all that hassle and expense.
Then it occoured to me that he wants to pass something on to his son. Something I can appreciate and take care of. More importantly though, I figured I'd be best served not to look a gift Porsche in the mouth! LOL
Recently, my parents have been thinking about selling their house off once my mom retires (I think thats about 3-5 years time), and getting into a condo of some sort. They're starting the process this winter of getting rid of a bunch of the junk they've accumulated in the basement over the last 20 years.
In moving to a condo, my dad was talking about just going down to 1 car since that's all him and my mom will need once they're both retired. I don't know if they'll just get something new to share or keep one of the 3 cars they own now, but basically my dad said that he'd be giving me the Porsche.
This got me thinking...do I really want the Porsche? I mean, it runs fine now, but what about if stuff goes wrong with it? Will the repairs be too costly to keep the car? I mean, my dad goes to a porsche mechanic in St. Catharines right now and says an oil change is about 100 bucks with tax. Do I want all that hassle and expense.
Then it occoured to me that he wants to pass something on to his son. Something I can appreciate and take care of. More importantly though, I figured I'd be best served not to look a gift Porsche in the mouth! LOL