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Cost per mile is cut in half driving a 911 twelve months of the year instead of six, and it doesn’t hurt the car one bit to see a little snow and sleet, much less rain. I view tires, brakes and windshields as consumables, and a deft hand with Dr Colorchip takes care of any road rash. A production line 911 is a very nice car but not in the least collectible. Its real value to me is using it as a highly entertaining transportation tool, not washing/detailing and seeing it depreciate in the garage while waiting for the next owner who will eat Cheetos in it and dry it with polyester towels after its 4x a year wash.
Allow me to explain. I jokingly ask my wife if she's ever seen a dirty 911. She, of course, rolls her eyes, and walks away. I try to avoid puddles; just today, as I was driving down the highway, I had to drive through a plume of dust from some construction being done in the median, and my heart skipped a beat; I am deathly afraid of a truck kicking up a stone; dirt on the road makes me shiver; I have become super-duper vigilant on where I park; and so on. The list is long. I'm not saying my car has to be 100% dealer-immaculate every time I drive it, but... well, close. I love doing two things that are diametrically opposed to each other: drive my car, and keep my car clean.
So, how clean do you keep your 911? Are you obsessed with its cleanliness? Do you even drive it in the rain (I do)? Have you cleaned it, and then cleaned it again (the whole thing) three days later after a bird **** on it? No? Just me? I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Also, for some context: my first 911, but not my first Porsche. We've owned Bimmers, Jags, Maseratis, and Benzes; so, not my first luxury car, but the most expensive. I don't have a DD. I work from home (even before COVID), and drive very little. This is my only car, plus my wife's Maserati.
Thx for this thread!
Mine 911 is summer DD in my family, main driver is my wife. My role is to keep our 911 in mint condition, so it's always clean with full fuel tank etc
But I believe that we have a partnership with 911 - we ride it whenever and wherever we want: long trips, track days, trips with children, etc
I feel like a slave to this car and it hasn’t even been delivered yet. I’m constantly wondering if I should have upgraded the color scheme, wheels, etc.
But I obsessed over this before I put down the deposit so I’m confident I’ll still get a great car!
I wash mine almost every Sunday afternoon. It's therapy for me. Seriously. I spend 1-2 hours by myself, completing the task with laser focus. It's very rewarding and is actually when I come up with my best ideas, de-stress, and breathe....
I have to add on the your thoughts. I fully agree that these cars are meant to be driven anywhere and in any conditions. I just got back from a 7,000 mile road trip across the US. I left from SF and visited family and friends in Interlochen Michigan, Brooklyn, Nashville, LA and just yesterday made it back to SF. The car is still blemish free although very dirty with a nice solid coating of bugs splattered across the front bumper. I'll wash her later today or tomorrow. I'll post another thread with some of the pics and observations I took along the way. What actually made me respond to the post was your avatar. See my pic below I took while on the return leg of the journey.
Originally Posted by detansinn
My 911 exists to serve me. I've taken it on some extensive roadtrips, loaded it full of gear, driven it down gravel/dirt roads, and enjoyed it in all weather. The best part about getting it dirty is that you get to clean it up!
Even with the pandemic and a walking commute to work, I've managed to put 13k miles on this car in the first year. While I take very good care of my cars, I use them as "cars" -- they're best enjoyed driven. I'm not particularly uptight about it. I keep them clean, maintained, and drive them like they're meant to be driven. It's honestly one of the reasons that I bought a 911 -- they're not fragile.
I have to add on the your thoughts. I fully agree that these cars are meant to be driven anywhere and in any conditions. I just got back from a 7,000 mile road trip across the US. I left from SF and visited family and friends in Interlochen Michigan, Brooklyn, Nashville, LA and just yesterday made it back to SF. The car is still blemish free although very dirty with a nice solid coating of bugs splattered across the front bumper. I'll wash her later today or tomorrow. I'll post another thread with some of the pics and observations I took along the way. What actually made me respond to the post was your avatar. See my pic below I took while on the return leg of the journey.
Dude. Awesome!
My trip was 3800 miles and 12 states in August. Following Route 66 is a blast.
I wash mine almost every Sunday afternoon. It's therapy for me. Seriously. I spend 1-2 hours by myself, completing the task with laser focus. It's very rewarding and is actually when I come up with my best ideas, de-stress, and breathe....
Thank God it's not just me. Neighbors think I'm weird/obsessive/old school. But it is therapy!
Allow me to explain. I jokingly ask my wife if she's ever seen a dirty 911. She, of course, rolls her eyes, and walks away. I try to avoid puddles; just today, as I was driving down the highway, I had to drive through a plume of dust from some construction being done in the median, and my heart skipped a beat; I am deathly afraid of a truck kicking up a stone; dirt on the road makes me shiver; I have become super-duper vigilant on where I park; and so on. The list is long. I'm not saying my car has to be 100% dealer-immaculate every time I drive it, but... well, close. I love doing two things that are diametrically opposed to each other: drive my car, and keep my car clean.
So, how clean do you keep your 911? Are you obsessed with its cleanliness? Do you even drive it in the rain (I do)? Have you cleaned it, and then cleaned it again (the whole thing) three days later after a bird **** on it? No? Just me? I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Also, for some context: my first 911, but not my first Porsche. We've owned Bimmers, Jags, Maseratis, and Benzes; so, not my first luxury car, but the most expensive. I don't have a DD. I work from home (even before COVID), and drive very little. This is my only car, plus my wife's Maserati.
I use the car year round and clean it twice a year at my detailer. The cleanings coincide with summer/winter wheel changes so it is clean once in the spring and once in the fall. Otherwise, I may run it through a car wash if it is really dirty. One caveat is that the car is ceramic coated and doesn't seem to get as dirty and my previous versions. I understand that some people like cleaning their cars - I don't. Just remember, ultimately it's just a car. Enjoy it and do what it takes to make you happy.
I wash mine almost every Sunday afternoon. It's therapy for me. Seriously. I spend 1-2 hours by myself, completing the task with laser focus. It's very rewarding and is actually when I come up with my best ideas, de-stress, and breathe....
i do the same. We call them ‘car wash parties’ at our home.
10-07-2020, 12:07 AM
