My mom: “I saw a Porsche 911 Turbo you’d like”

"BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo" (bluemazda2) 05/24/2019 at 10:19 • Filed to: Porsche 911 Turbo, 996 Turbo, Thanks Obama, Beetle

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Thanks, mom.

It’s the thought that counts, I guess.

The Ghost of Oppo > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 05/24/2019 at 10:29

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The 996 did nothing wrong! 

fintail > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 05/24/2019 at 10:34

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Hey, at least she knew what it was.

My mom, who was pretty with-it and daring with cars (before I was born had a Beetle with a 912 engine, 61 Impala convertible, Ford retractable) thought the xB was a “Russian car” and confuses Infiniti with Buick (maybe not always a stretch). And even that probably beats most.

benjrblant > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 05/24/2019 at 10:52

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I’ll agree it’s the thought that counts, but in all seriousness that’s pretty rad that your mom can spot and ID a 996!

Maxima Speed > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 05/24/2019 at 10:53

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Hold up!! Wait. BlueMazda2!?!? How long have you been back?

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > benjrblant 05/24/2019 at 10:56

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It’s been 21 years of this stuff. She takes a picture of every new Ranger she sees ffs. She knows me better than just about anyone else.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Maxima Speed 05/24/2019 at 10:57

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A few weeks, I think.

Maxima Speed > Maxima Speed 05/24/2019 at 10:57

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 Im an idiot. Disregard.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Maxima Speed 05/24/2019 at 10:58

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That makes two of us.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > fintail 05/24/2019 at 11:01

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My mom only talks about other Rialtas and has zero interest or knowledge of other cars. I found out in college she had bought an FJ40. She didn't think much of it, I am in pain.

fintail > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 05/24/2019 at 11:04

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Before monied men of a certain age got into those things (just like Porchas ), they were ordinary used cars.

My mom now drives a white on greybeige Camry and wants nothing more.

Under_Score > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 05/24/2019 at 11:09

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The real update: What does she drive now, and what do you drive now?

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Under_Score 05/24/2019 at 11:12

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2015 Passat and tbd. She just picked it up from the VW body shop. It’s fixed. Idk if I’m keeping it, but it’s fixed and will remain with us for now.

WilliamsSW > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 05/24/2019 at 11:15

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That makes all of us

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 05/24/2019 at 11:25

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“hey I saw a really cool car today, I think it’s one of those Porsches you like so much!”

Under_Score > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 05/24/2019 at 11:26

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It got fixed? That’s good, but it’s also unexpected. 

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Under_Score 05/24/2019 at 11:28

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The damage was mainly cosmetic, surprisingly. Not nearly enough to total it, however.