I finally got my porsche. It was a long time coming. A lifetime actually. I am 53 now with three kids, the oldest 25. With the wife's blessing, I began a hunt for a 997. Long story short, I found one in Naples Florida over the internet. I live in CT. A porsche dealer had this car I wanted. The 911s was red with loads of options and 17k miles. I bought the car sight unseen over the internet. The dealer finished the deal by certifying the car for 2 years. It was all I could ask for and more. I am 16 again. I can't wait to get out of work to take a ride and unwind, both me and the car. It can be a monster, roaring on demand. But, I like to take in the back roads with the sun roof open, windows open and music on just as well. I have some stories already but that will be in the next addition. Someone once said, "Porsche, there is no substitute". That is the truth. I have some porsche chase stories, both as a retired cop and as someone in the red sports car going too fast. Next time.