Your video resonates with me: I bought an original owner, air-cooled (non-aspirated) 1996 Carrera, Speed Yellow color, 100% original, unmodified. She spent $31,000 rebuilding the engine 900 miles / 4 years ago (Yes, she had stopped driving it) before I could get it to pass emissions (we call it a smog test) I needed to spend $4,500 on something the engine build didn't do correctly. This very special type of passion vehicle is not in my budget but at age 59, when will I ever get my dream car, if I don't do it now, while I am still young enough to enjoy it? So I've taken on an extravagant car hobby, in order to create a life experience.
Your video resonates with me: I bought an original owner, air-cooled (non-aspirated) 1996 Carrera, Speed Yellow color, 100% original, unmodified. She spent $31,000 rebuilding the engine 900 miles / 4 years ago (Yes, she had stopped driving it) before I could get it to pass emissions (we call it a smog test) I needed to spend $4,500 on something the engine build didn't do correctly. This very special type of passion vehicle is not in my budget but at age 59, when will I ever get my dream car, if I don't do it now, while I am still young enough to enjoy it? So I've taken on an extravagant car hobby, in order to create a life experience.
You made de right decision. Enjoy your life.