…I guess the biggest mistake people do permanently make is to believe that they will have time to do important things or moves in their lives later… kinda the tragedy of life!
I'm 65, and a few years ago I began thinking of what I could buy as a gift to myself when my super matured - meager as it is. Suffering from mild anxiety and depression, I knew that no material thing would make me feel any different, so I held off from buying anything. Finally, I committed to an ongoing course of anti-depressants, which have only really eradicated the worst of my moods. Despite this, I felt it was time to reward myself - for as you said, life is short, and you never know what's around the corner. Peter, you are absolutely right - as you get older, you have less of an emotional attachment to material things. I upgraded my guitar collection with 2 new Fenders and as an extra reward for finding a new job, I bought a 2003 Boxster S for cash. These new possessions haven't made much of a difference to my life, but the medication and the new job certainly have. Every person is different, but some things are fundamental. We strive for happiness, but that is a mistake. We should, instead, strive to be fully aware of our strengths and weaknesses, stop beating ourselves up for simply being who we are, and engage with the world and with the people around us in the most selfless (unselfish) way we can. If the people reading this think that retirement is about sleeping in and doing nothing, then you're in for a rude shock. You will grow old very quickly that way. Focus now on what you love doing. Narrow it down to the most important ones, and plan on making them your life's work for as long as you are able. Some will require financial investment, so make sure you are set up for that. Others may be completely free, and you may undervalue them because of that. If you can't think of anything, then now is the time to start looking. As a side note, owning a Porsche is interesting. People who don't know me either respect me more, or think I'm a rich wanker, but I'm certainly not rich. People who do know me think that I've lost my mind inside of a massive mid-life crisis. But it's simple - I've always loved two-seater convertible sports cars, and after doing my research, the Boxster was a no-brainer.
This is immensely valuable, Glenn. Thank you for sharing some of your personal insights (all of which I second). I sincerely hope others read this and learn from it.
I think I'm financially responsible but often feel guilt when making a big purchase, even though I bust my chops day in, day out. So, it's refreshing to get validation here 😅 Hope you're having a blast with your new toy Peter!
I see no reason to feel guilty for rewarding ourselves. We trade our life (literally) for money, so trading some of that money to then enhance our life is logical. As I've said dozens of times, there are no gold stars at the end. I believe in being generous with others (time, money, and attention), but also with myself. When we are happy, we are in a better mental state to help others be the same. :-)
just watched a video from garagetimeautoresto and thought of Mr Fritz. It’s about a toyota and older 911 and the joys of NOT chasing the latest drag strip times and bar bragging rights. A kind of maturity position although i’m not sure that’s how the poster intended it. Anyway, i recommended he watch your content as it’s touched my heart as does your content. Keep it coming, it makes a difference and changes lives ❤
I bought a Porsche Boxter s ,as a retirement present for myself back in 2012......living the dream .....I’m now 76 ,and feel 26.... that’s what a Porsche can do ...woooo hoooo 😬
next trip Peter...a tour of Stuttgart in Deustschland:) we are from NZ and flew over there and did the tour in 2010. You will not regret it :) Love the Boxster too mate!
Love hearing that howling flat-6! Truly an intoxicating sound when it's right behind your ear, upshift-just-to-downshift kinda stuff 👌 I appreciate that you touched on the "don't expect it to change your life, because it probably won't" aspect of owning your aspirational object -- I think especially with cars we enthusiasts can be guilty of building up a car in our heads and while it may be utterly brilliant (I do recommend meeting your heroes), with time and familiarity the novelty often wanes as we adjust. Thing is, this happens with nearly *everything* in life to a certain degree. It doesn't mean you won't always enjoy getting into the seat of your favorite car or eating your favorite dish, it just means we have to remind ourselves sometimes of how hard we've worked and how fortunate we are to be able to appreciate such nice things -- that way we don't take them for granted and they remain special. Great video as always!
Peter Awesome noise that Boxster makes. Looks like a riot to drive hard. Great Advice. Reinforcing what most already know but most do not act on it, then it is too late. Thank You.
Fun to see you flying down the road! The audio was really good and I see you mentioned the gear you use so that will be helpful to others. I don't mind voice over for some things but live was the only way to go for something like this, so we could hear you but still feel the wind in our hair! And good reminder that acquisitions are never the endgame and we need to keep looking for projects and goals to keep our minds busy and thriving in the precious time we have.
You’re so right, Juanita. My wife and I often say we’ll never fully retire, We’ll always have things to strive for - more for the striving and the mental stimulation that the things themselves. I’d love more free time to write books, for example! I hope you’re well, luv. 💙🙂
Love your videos, very well done. I've had three Miatas over the years. A 1996-NA, 1999-NB, and a mint 2003-NB2 with 28,000 miles. And you know, my 1996 was my first sports car and my sentimental favorite. When talking photography Pentax has always been my go-to camera.
Thanks a lot, Al. It's funny, I look at car classifieds almost every day, and whereas before I'd pour over the 911 listings, these days, I'm completely obsessed with the Boxsters and Caymans. They just make more sense as practical drivers' cars. The only other cars that seem to excite me as much (for entirely different reasons) are the Lexus LC (maybe when I'm 60) and the RR Wraith (65...?).
Peter - you're right on point with your even-handed analysis of these 2 pieces of advice: 1). Don't buy something thinking it's going to change your life or fix your problems (my buddy's wife once thought she wanted a new SUV and I asked her what she didn't like about her just-fine luxury SUV, or what she *really* wanted in a new one and she said "I'm not sure really" (she then leaned into me and whispered) "I might just be bored, I'm not sure". I told her maybe to try a new pair of shoes first to see if that was enough of a spirit-lift. 2). If you've ALWAYS dreamt of owning X,Y,Z or you're losing sleep obsessing about it, or nagging your partner about getting one JUST DO IT! At least with a Porsche you know you can turn around and sell it without taking much of financial hit if your experiment goes sideways, though I've never heard of anyone who's regretted *buying* a Porsche....only folks who've regretted selling them.
That’s the thing, once you drive a slow but great driving car like the MX5 then the Porsche 911 simply becomes a historical icon. Driving slow cars hard is a joy most people don’t get the pleasure of understanding. You get to use the whole car unlike the Lamborghini drivers you see on the road who can only go max 80 mph on a non-rush hour highway.
They say find something that you really enjoy that pays well and you will never work a day in your life. Yeah true for some but if your talent in your chosen field is not at the top of the tree sometimes you have to settle and postpone. The core message is true but life is about balance. And in certain situations financial independence. But always live the life you want to live with consideration. I cannot think of anything worse than living a life of others choosing, no matter how successful....a fellow 981 (s) owner.
Hey, luvvy! Thank you! I use Premiere Pro. I know lots of people use Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, but I’m too busy these days to learn another piece of software. How’s life for you? So you know, I still get huge joy looking at those two beautiful paintings you made for me. Always will. 💕
@@peterfritzphoto Thanks for the info Peter. I'm using Imovie, but doesn't have the flexibility and options. Premiere seems too complicated. How did you learn it? Love what you are creating here, and I want to build much more here as well. So glad that my art lives in your world.
This is inspiring and good on you. I'm a massive car nut and thanks for sharing your achievement and respect for overcoming your adversity. I resonate, there is a thrill about cars that goes and above and beyond material pleasure- it provides experience and memories that live with you forever. I still have memories of cars that I have seen as a child.
Same here, Ruman. I had my first car - a $5000 Holden Gemini - for seven years, and I LOVED it. So many great memories. Thx for watching, and for your comments.
Very good points Peter, my best mate at the time living in Brisbane finally got the Porsche Boxster he’d always wanted after living on the smell of an oily rag for years getting his company off the ground, three years later at 54 he was dead, unexpectedly!! Thats why at 67 after 43 years working and paying off ex wives and mortgages I have a professional level camera when most of what I do could be managed on a crop sensor from Canons D series, its just a piece of technology I always admired from afar and it’s a joy to use 😀!! BTW nice wheels and I remember that sound from my mates car which I did get to drive - very carefully !!
Oh, mate, I sooo relate. My most recent financial abyss came courtesy of a divorce, and it was debilitating. It took everything I had to grind away - just to get back to zero net worth. Bloke our age - even healthy ones - drop off the perch without warning, so I’m really happy I finally was able to fulfil this wish. And when it comes to cameras, I totally agree. I certainly don’t need what I have, but it brings me such joy to use it, I feel it’s worth every hard-earned penny. Thanks for watching and commenting, as you so often do. 👍😄
I fell in love from that first one in 1995. It was my screensaver for years. Right before the pandemic I ended up renting a 2006 flat-six manual, in gorgeous silver, for a long weekend. Sooooo delicious of a car. Even good for a run to Home Depot.
Pete at age 58 I do exactly the same thing with my Boxster Spyder 987.2, when the afternoon is sunny just take the roof off and hit the road with a smile on my face!
I'm still struggling with the decision whether to treat myself to the Boxster or not. Since your upgrade video and several test drives, I can't get it out of my head. Strangely enough, I now see negative things in my ND that I hardly noticed before (space). The money is there, but the concern about unforeseeable financial bottlenecks in the future (I have 2 small children) makes me hesitate and takes away my anticipation. I don't own several large properties, so decisions in this direction have always been problematic for me. When can I afford something and when can I not? Maybe I should just follow your father's advice: be good to yourself, you never know when it´s going to be over 🙂
It’s good that you’re thinking it through. Of course, no one can give you the answer, but so long as your house is in order - financially speaking - and you have a bit of a buffer, the decision is always reversible. Sure, you’ll likely lose a little money if you need to sell, but only a percentage. Good luck.
Great video, I love people who fulfill their dreams, I know what you mean about once you actually own it nothing really changes, maybe focus on the next dream car ( nsx maybe ? ) and just enjoy what you have for the time being
Thanks, Ian. It toiok me a long time to really learn this (even though I knew it intellectually), but reaching the goal is never really the goal, but rather, how it energises us to get out of bed each day, and then who we become as a result of the striving. One thing is certain; I never postpone my happiness until I reach a goal. The buzz from it's attainment is fleeting - often lasting a day at best - so I make sure I enjoy every single day on the journey towards that goal. And as I approach it, I start thinking about the next direction I'd like to turn towards. Happiness itself is a daily choice.
Love your videos. Congratulations on the Porsche! I came very close to dying 6 months ago, and my wife--who has also worked mad hours for decades--had a life-is-short reaction: time for my dream car, time for a 911. So happy for her, and for you. :)
I'm 51, not far behind you. It's not a car that I want. I want a great stereo system. I want some Magico A5 speakers. I want some great components from Pass Labs and Esoteric. That's my dream, and has been in various iterations since I was 18. I think you're right. I should have some of the things I have wanted for a long time. Can you help me convince my wife?
I just had a look at those Magico A5s. Wow! The internal structure is like nothing I’ve seen before. And the midrange drivers look like something Thor would use!
I'm going through the same decision cycle. I sold my motorcycle due to kids 20 years ago. So now I'm wanting to finally get a dream bike...a Ducati Panigale 1199S. Just have to put away money now and find the right one.
Wow, that’s some interesting optical filtering going on with those windows. How much are we willing to bet that’s a land mine of optical engineering PDF’s i’m about to step walk on to . 💀
@@peterfritzphoto two years ago I would have thought the same. Yes, the tint on the glass. However, one aspect I have observed about seemingly trivial things, such as window tint, is that the devil is in the details. I would be surprised if there weren’t some fascinating optical coatings integrated into the tint film, especially on a Porsche. But hey, who knows. Time to start digging.
@@peterfritzphoto If you want frenzy : lookup wire grid polarisation and optical filtration used in machine vision. My quest for better understanding skintines and wonderful colors has led me down some dark, yet fascinating corridors which will contradict much of the junk science gospel found on forums. There is a fascinating talk I recently came across by the gents at Panavision. If you really want a level 5 mindfuck, google Kodak color scientists . It’s nothing short of remarkable what was done during the last century, yet (hold on, Im sharpening my pitchfork) there’s no shortage of false prophet forum overlords who will gaslight you into believing that by fingering a few sliders and an s-curve that an image will pop. Yeah, so, the research on car window tints is pretty interesting as they need to address visibikity, heat, transmission and reflectance, as well as reducing radio signal interference. Pretty interesting stuff. Ladies? 👀
Splurged and got me a R5 and the 100-500 and a Gitzo tripod and haven't looked back, 55 now and figured I finally get me a Full frame and got rid of the old faithful 7D M2. Hopefully this year I can get a Wimberly head and a 24-70 2.8. Oh the BMW Z4 Roadster was good enough for me :)
Life is too short. I had an old 911 years ago during my sports car phase and it was majestic. Sadly, the roads in NS would destroy a boxster before driving it home to the garage.
Hey Pete, love your channel and love how you started tis video - takes some guts to come out of the gate like that. Also middle aged, over weight and grey - I have been loving shooting with Canon ever since my Nonno gave me his AE-1 back in the late 70's. Over the years I have swayed into and out of photography and have had lots of fun with my 7D from 12 years ago. Currently looking to upgrade my kit and get back into photography in a serious way and would love to connect with you. Are you Sydney or Melbourne? If Syd, would love to have a coffee or just a phone chat - let me k ow if you are open to this.
Thank you, Frank - that's very generous. I'm actually based in Melbourne. I may be travelling to Sydney for business around May next year, but it's unlikely I'll be up that way before then. I'd certainly welcome a coffee and a chat if the opportunity presents itself. Thanks for dropping in.
Glad to see you’re enjoying that car! I’m not much of a sports car guy, so I guess maybe I’ll buy a Hasselblad 😂 Have a great day, buddy! Good to hear from you.
Haha!! Yeah, I just watched Tom’s video on the Blad. That dynamic range and IBIS is pretty amazing. If I had a spare $50k… Then again, I need at least a 300mm equivalent lens, and their longest is 105mm for $10,000!!
Perfect! That Porsche looks good on you 😉 as always, love the life lesson chats ❤ random question, what camera/audio are you using to record yourself while driving? Love and hugs headed your way!
Thanks, Tammy. 💙 This time around, I used an iPhone 14 Pro (HDR off) to film myself, and a mix of DJI Mic (standalone) and Rode VideoMic GO II (connected to the iPhone). The shots out front were done with an Insta360 GO 2. 🙂
@@peterfritzphoto thank you Peter! Trying to figure out a solution to truck mount camera and audio while we are driving to film inside talking and our truck is so loud!
If you want me to SCRATCH the bird💩 off your car , just let me know haha. I immendiately visualised a scourer pad on that porsche😁😁😁 Great video buddy, good to see you happy & less stressed! Cheers
@@simplydegen They’re nowhere near as sharp or communicative. I haven’t driven them recently, but the SL especially, is a GT, a cruiser, not a sports car. The SL is a silk-covered hammer. The 911 is a Damascus Santoku knife, and the Boxster & Cayman are scalpels.
2:34 No way, there are no pot holes in Oz. LOL Every year when I am on the Gold Coast, the roads are perfect. Of course there are no winters in Oz to wreck the roads. And $330K for a new 911 is ridiculous, but then you have this added luxury tax on top of the regular tax and greed. So little wonder you guys are being shafted. Being a bit bored of the constant sunshine on the Gold Coast, I stepped into the local library in 2018 and went to the Porsche Australia web site and priced out a 911 Carrera 4 GTS, but a 991.2 model since the 991.1 models were no longer listed. The Drive Away Price was AU$323,994 for the manual transmission without any optional extras. Then I added all the Porsche factory options on my car but one which was not listed and the Drive Away Price was AU$404,520. NUTS! My 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS to the original owner listed for CA$208,805 out the door as we call it. So we are looking at almost double the price in Oz. NUTS AGAIN! I paid slightly less but then the 3 year 1 month old GTS only had 157 kilometers on it. I lucked in and snapped it up. Great YT video!
It’s only 6:42 am here, and already I’ve had my first laugh of the day! I love Australia, but we’re definitely getting shafted when it comes to new car prices. Thanks for swinging by, and for the morning giggles.
@@peterfritzphoto Looking forward to being back and watching the races in Bathurst at Mount Panorama, mind you, on TV. What a track! I've spent some time with Porsche Canada on the track at MOSPORT. Street driving just doesn't do it for me anymore.
@@a.c.e.7568 I’ve spent a lot of time on tracks in my past life with car magazines. I’ve driven Bathurst in anger, too. It’s much steeper down the back than it looks on TV. Epic circuit.
@@andresmattos7541 And I said many other things. If, out of all that, the price of a Porsche was the most important thing you learned, you missed the key messages towards the end of the video.
I can only compare what I drove. But for context, the cheapest 2013 991 Carrera base on Carsales AU right now is $150k, and the cheapest with Sport Chrono, sports exhaust and Carrera Classic wheels is $170k. The Boxster is brilliant value.
…I guess the biggest mistake people do permanently make is to believe that they will have time to do important things or moves in their lives later… kinda the tragedy of life!
Sooo true. It all goes by in a blink.
I'm 65, and a few years ago I began thinking of what I could buy as a gift to myself when my super matured - meager as it is. Suffering from mild anxiety and depression, I knew that no material thing would make me feel any different, so I held off from buying anything. Finally, I committed to an ongoing course of anti-depressants, which have only really eradicated the worst of my moods. Despite this, I felt it was time to reward myself - for as you said, life is short, and you never know what's around the corner.
Peter, you are absolutely right - as you get older, you have less of an emotional attachment to material things. I upgraded my guitar collection with 2 new Fenders and as an extra reward for finding a new job, I bought a 2003 Boxster S for cash.
These new possessions haven't made much of a difference to my life, but the medication and the new job certainly have.
Every person is different, but some things are fundamental. We strive for happiness, but that is a mistake. We should, instead, strive to be fully aware of our strengths and weaknesses, stop beating ourselves up for simply being who we are, and engage with the world and with the people around us in the most selfless (unselfish) way we can.
If the people reading this think that retirement is about sleeping in and doing nothing, then you're in for a rude shock. You will grow old very quickly that way. Focus now on what you love doing. Narrow it down to the most important ones, and plan on making them your life's work for as long as you are able. Some will require financial investment, so make sure you are set up for that. Others may be completely free, and you may undervalue them because of that. If you can't think of anything, then now is the time to start looking.
As a side note, owning a Porsche is interesting. People who don't know me either respect me more, or think I'm a rich wanker, but I'm certainly not rich. People who do know me think that I've lost my mind inside of a massive mid-life crisis. But it's simple - I've always loved two-seater convertible sports cars, and after doing my research, the Boxster was a no-brainer.
This is immensely valuable, Glenn. Thank you for sharing some of your personal insights (all of which I second). I sincerely hope others read this and learn from it.
I think I'm financially responsible but often feel guilt when making a big purchase, even though I bust my chops day in, day out. So, it's refreshing to get validation here 😅 Hope you're having a blast with your new toy Peter!
I see no reason to feel guilty for rewarding ourselves. We trade our life (literally) for money, so trading some of that money to then enhance our life is logical. As I've said dozens of times, there are no gold stars at the end. I believe in being generous with others (time, money, and attention), but also with myself. When we are happy, we are in a better mental state to help others be the same. :-)
just watched a video from garagetimeautoresto and thought of Mr Fritz. It’s about a toyota and older 911 and the joys of NOT chasing the latest drag strip times and bar bragging rights. A kind of maturity position although i’m not sure that’s how the poster intended it. Anyway, i recommended he watch your content as it’s touched my heart as does your content. Keep it coming, it makes a difference and changes lives ❤
That means a great deal, mate - thank you.
I'm in my twenties, but this is still solid advice for me, thank you!
Thanks, Mert.
I bought a Porsche Boxter s ,as a retirement present for myself back in 2012......living the dream .....I’m now 76 ,and feel 26.... that’s what a Porsche can do ...woooo hoooo 😬
Haha!! Good for you, David!
Life is short and uncertain. get that damn porsche/canon!
100%
next trip Peter...a tour of Stuttgart in Deustschland:) we are from NZ and flew over there and did the tour in 2010. You will not regret it :) Love the Boxster too mate!
Would love to go back to Germany. Last time I was there was 45 years ago!
Love hearing that howling flat-6! Truly an intoxicating sound when it's right behind your ear, upshift-just-to-downshift kinda stuff 👌
I appreciate that you touched on the "don't expect it to change your life, because it probably won't" aspect of owning your aspirational object -- I think especially with cars we enthusiasts can be guilty of building up a car in our heads and while it may be utterly brilliant (I do recommend meeting your heroes), with time and familiarity the novelty often wanes as we adjust.
Thing is, this happens with nearly *everything* in life to a certain degree. It doesn't mean you won't always enjoy getting into the seat of your favorite car or eating your favorite dish, it just means we have to remind ourselves sometimes of how hard we've worked and how fortunate we are to be able to appreciate such nice things -- that way we don't take them for granted and they remain special. Great video as always!
Thank you for this very generous comment. And of course, I agree with everything you said. 🙂
Peter
Awesome noise that Boxster makes. Looks like a riot to drive hard.
Great Advice. Reinforcing what most already know but most do not act on it, then it is too late.
Thank You.
Thanks, Aboo. I have to remind myself often, I can assure you! But yeah, we have to live while we’re alive. 👍
Fun to see you flying down the road! The audio was really good and I see you mentioned the gear you use so that will be helpful to others. I don't mind voice over for some things but live was the only way to go for something like this, so we could hear you but still feel the wind in our hair! And good reminder that acquisitions are never the endgame and we need to keep looking for projects and goals to keep our minds busy and thriving in the precious time we have.
You’re so right, Juanita. My wife and I often say we’ll never fully retire, We’ll always have things to strive for - more for the striving and the mental stimulation that the things themselves. I’d love more free time to write books, for example! I hope you’re well, luv. 💙🙂
Love your videos, very well done. I've had three Miatas over the years. A 1996-NA, 1999-NB, and a mint 2003-NB2 with 28,000 miles. And you know, my 1996 was my first sports car and my sentimental favorite. When talking photography Pentax has always been my go-to camera.
Thank you, William! Yes, Pentax were always special, and very highly regarded. I actually still own their gorgeous little Auto 110 with three lenses.
Congratulations. Drive the wheels of it, the 981 is the perfect sports car in my eyes. Well balanced, sounds/looks great. All the best 👌
Thanks a lot, Al. It's funny, I look at car classifieds almost every day, and whereas before I'd pour over the 911 listings, these days, I'm completely obsessed with the Boxsters and Caymans. They just make more sense as practical drivers' cars. The only other cars that seem to excite me as much (for entirely different reasons) are the Lexus LC (maybe when I'm 60) and the RR Wraith (65...?).
Good for you Pete do what you love.
Love your view of life. Enjoy Pete
Thanks, Joe. 🙂
Peter - you're right on point with your even-handed analysis of these 2 pieces of advice: 1). Don't buy something thinking it's going to change your life or fix your problems (my buddy's wife once thought she wanted a new SUV and I asked her what she didn't like about her just-fine luxury SUV, or what she *really* wanted in a new one and she said "I'm not sure really" (she then leaned into me and whispered) "I might just be bored, I'm not sure". I told her maybe to try a new pair of shoes first to see if that was enough of a spirit-lift. 2). If you've ALWAYS dreamt of owning X,Y,Z or you're losing sleep obsessing about it, or nagging your partner about getting one JUST DO IT! At least with a Porsche you know you can turn around and sell it without taking much of financial hit if your experiment goes sideways, though I've never heard of anyone who's regretted *buying* a Porsche....only folks who've regretted selling them.
A lot of wisdom in this comment!
That’s the thing, once you drive a slow but great driving car like the MX5 then the Porsche 911 simply becomes a historical icon.
Driving slow cars hard is a joy most people don’t get the pleasure of understanding. You get to use the whole car unlike the Lamborghini drivers you see on the road who can only go max 80 mph on a non-rush hour highway.
Exactly - 100%. 👍
Enjoy the Porsche!!! You are right, life is short and hard.
enjoy the moment.
Thanks, mate.
Really like your videos, your view of life and your advice. Love your Boxster in white! Congrats! Hope to see more of your videos.
Thank you, Juan - I appreciate that.
They say find something that you really enjoy that pays well and you will never work a day in your life. Yeah true for some but if your talent in your chosen field is not at the top of the tree sometimes you have to settle and postpone. The core message is true but life is about balance. And in certain situations financial independence. But always live the life you want to live with consideration. I cannot think of anything worse than living a life of others choosing, no matter how successful....a fellow 981 (s) owner.
Many truths, John. 👍
Wise words, especially for mid life crisis males.
Thank you. There’s a lot of us!
watched this again and it still totally resonates, one day Peter and would love to shake your hand 👍
Thank you, Jon. I’d like to do the same. Where do you live? (If you’ve already told me before, I apologise.)
@@peterfritzphoto chilly UK on the south coast Peter, the closest I get is Bali for holidays ☺️
@@jonfrench7133 Ah, bugger. I had a lovely visit to Bali a couple of years ago. Cheers, mate.
…so true!
Love your channel Peter! So fun. What are you editing your videos with? Love all the extras you add into the film!
Hey, luvvy! Thank you! I use Premiere Pro. I know lots of people use Final Cut Pro or DaVinci Resolve, but I’m too busy these days to learn another piece of software. How’s life for you? So you know, I still get huge joy looking at those two beautiful paintings you made for me. Always will. 💕
@@peterfritzphoto Thanks for the info Peter. I'm using Imovie, but doesn't have the flexibility and options. Premiere seems too complicated. How did you learn it? Love what you are creating here, and I want to build much more here as well. So glad that my art lives in your world.
This is inspiring and good on you. I'm a massive car nut and thanks for sharing your achievement and respect for overcoming your adversity. I resonate, there is a thrill about cars that goes and above and beyond material pleasure- it provides experience and memories that live with you forever. I still have memories of cars that I have seen as a child.
Same here, Ruman. I had my first car - a $5000 Holden Gemini - for seven years, and I LOVED it. So many great memories. Thx for watching, and for your comments.
@@peterfritzphoto you're welcome and keep living life.
@@astongrad930 Same to you, Ruman.
Yep! Do it while you can. That's my latest moto. Thanks for a refreshingly honest video.
Totally with you, Richard. And thanks for the feedback - I really appreciate it.
Very good points Peter, my best mate at the time living in Brisbane finally got the Porsche Boxster he’d always wanted after living on the smell of an oily rag for years getting his company off the ground, three years later at 54 he was dead, unexpectedly!! Thats why at 67 after 43 years working and paying off ex wives and mortgages I have a professional level camera when most of what I do could be managed on a crop sensor from Canons D series, its just a piece of technology I always admired from afar and it’s a joy to use 😀!! BTW nice wheels and I remember that sound from my mates car which I did get to drive - very carefully !!
Oh, mate, I sooo relate. My most recent financial abyss came courtesy of a divorce, and it was debilitating. It took everything I had to grind away - just to get back to zero net worth. Bloke our age - even healthy ones - drop off the perch without warning, so I’m really happy I finally was able to fulfil this wish. And when it comes to cameras, I totally agree. I certainly don’t need what I have, but it brings me such joy to use it, I feel it’s worth every hard-earned penny. Thanks for watching and commenting, as you so often do. 👍😄
Congrats! YOLO. Can't take anything with us. We only have so many good years of good health on this rock hurtling around in space.
Beautifully said, Rod. 👍
I fell in love from that first one in 1995. It was my screensaver for years. Right before the pandemic I ended up renting a 2006 flat-six manual, in gorgeous silver, for a long weekend. Sooooo delicious of a car. Even good for a run to Home Depot.
True - they're super practical. And every drive feels like an event.
Parabéns meu amigo. Belo carro. Hello from Brasil 🇧🇷
Pete at age 58 I do exactly the same thing with my Boxster Spyder 987.2, when the afternoon is sunny just take the roof off and hit the road with a smile on my face!
That’s the spirit!! 👍
Just found your channel and funny I’m looking at a981 white 2.7 Boxster so I’m binge watching you I’m in Nz
LOL. You won’t be disappointed, John. Try to get one with the sports exhaust - it’s glorious.
Wise words.
I'm still struggling with the decision whether to treat myself to the Boxster or not. Since your upgrade video and several test drives, I can't get it out of my head. Strangely enough, I now see negative things in my ND that I hardly noticed before (space). The money is there, but the concern about unforeseeable financial bottlenecks in the future (I have 2 small children) makes me hesitate and takes away my anticipation. I don't own several large properties, so decisions in this direction have always been problematic for me. When can I afford something and when can I not? Maybe I should just follow your father's advice: be good to yourself, you never know when it´s going to be over 🙂
It’s good that you’re thinking it through. Of course, no one can give you the answer, but so long as your house is in order - financially speaking - and you have a bit of a buffer, the decision is always reversible. Sure, you’ll likely lose a little money if you need to sell, but only a percentage. Good luck.
That's so good old chum. It looks great on you! And I actually caught a vid early for a change. Praise be to the algorithm gods.
Lol. Thanks, handsome. 😄
Great video, I love people who fulfill their dreams, I know what you mean about once you actually own it nothing really changes, maybe focus on the next dream car ( nsx maybe ? ) and just enjoy what you have for the time being
Thanks, Ian. It toiok me a long time to really learn this (even though I knew it intellectually), but reaching the goal is never really the goal, but rather, how it energises us to get out of bed each day, and then who we become as a result of the striving. One thing is certain; I never postpone my happiness until I reach a goal. The buzz from it's attainment is fleeting - often lasting a day at best - so I make sure I enjoy every single day on the journey towards that goal. And as I approach it, I start thinking about the next direction I'd like to turn towards. Happiness itself is a daily choice.
Congratulations mate
Thanks, old boy.
Love your videos. Congratulations on the Porsche! I came very close to dying 6 months ago, and my wife--who has also worked mad hours for decades--had a life-is-short reaction: time for my dream car, time for a 911.
So happy for her, and for you. :)
Thank you, mate. I hope you’re both okay, now.
@@peterfritzphoto Thank you, doing much better!
@@tictocbang7443 Great to hear!
Seems similar to what I think and have done. Many homes, many cars…. And thankfully I have my boxster as well. Ain’t life grand?! Cheers mate 🍻
It is indeed. It ain’t all rainbows and unicorns, but I’m glad to be a part of it.
I'm 51, not far behind you. It's not a car that I want. I want a great stereo system. I want some Magico A5 speakers. I want some great components from Pass Labs and Esoteric. That's my dream, and has been in various iterations since I was 18. I think you're right. I should have some of the things I have wanted for a long time. Can you help me convince my wife?
Send her over - I’ll do my best. In the meantime, get her to read “Die with Zero” by Bill Perkins. It’s compelling.
I just had a look at those Magico A5s. Wow! The internal structure is like nothing I’ve seen before. And the midrange drivers look like something Thor would use!
I'm going through the same decision cycle. I sold my motorcycle due to kids 20 years ago. So now I'm wanting to finally get a dream bike...a Ducati Panigale 1199S. Just have to put away money now and find the right one.
Oooh, nice. What a machine!
Hi so very true life is very short 😀
Indeedy.
Wow, that’s some interesting optical filtering going on with those windows. How much are we willing to bet that’s a land mine of optical engineering PDF’s i’m about to step walk on to . 💀
Are you referring to the car's side glass? I'd say it's just the tint film on them.
@@peterfritzphoto two years ago I would have thought the same. Yes, the tint on the glass. However, one aspect I have observed about seemingly trivial things, such as window tint, is that the devil is in the details. I would be surprised if there weren’t some fascinating optical coatings integrated into the tint film, especially on a Porsche. But hey, who knows. Time to start digging.
@@Dstonephoto I must admit that seemingly trivial things fascinate me, too. I often descend into a Google search frenzy because of it.
@@peterfritzphoto If you want frenzy : lookup wire grid polarisation and optical filtration used in machine vision. My quest for better understanding skintines and wonderful colors has led me down some dark, yet fascinating corridors which will contradict much of the junk science gospel found on forums. There is a fascinating talk I recently came across by the gents at Panavision. If you really want a level 5 mindfuck, google Kodak color scientists . It’s nothing short of remarkable what was done during the last century, yet (hold on, Im sharpening my pitchfork) there’s no shortage of false prophet forum overlords who will gaslight you into believing that by fingering a few sliders and an s-curve that an image will pop. Yeah, so, the research on car window tints is pretty interesting as they need to address visibikity, heat, transmission and reflectance, as well as reducing radio signal interference. Pretty interesting stuff. Ladies? 👀
Splurged and got me a R5 and the 100-500 and a Gitzo tripod and haven't looked back, 55 now and figured I finally get me a Full frame and got rid of the old faithful 7D M2. Hopefully this year I can get a Wimberly head and a 24-70 2.8. Oh the BMW Z4 Roadster was good enough for me :)
That's the spirit! Nothing wrong with the Z4, either.
Life is too short. I had an old 911 years ago during my sports car phase and it was majestic. Sadly, the roads in NS would destroy a boxster before driving it home to the garage.
LOL - our roads are falling to pieces right now, so this might be a short-lived romance, Gavin! That old 911 would probably be worth drug money, now…
Hey Pete, love your channel and love how you started tis video - takes some guts to come out of the gate like that. Also middle aged, over weight and grey - I have been loving shooting with Canon ever since my Nonno gave me his AE-1 back in the late 70's. Over the years I have swayed into and out of photography and have had lots of fun with my 7D from 12 years ago. Currently looking to upgrade my kit and get back into photography in a serious way and would love to connect with you. Are you Sydney or Melbourne? If Syd, would love to have a coffee or just a phone chat - let me k ow if you are open to this.
Thank you, Frank - that's very generous. I'm actually based in Melbourne. I may be travelling to Sydney for business around May next year, but it's unlikely I'll be up that way before then. I'd certainly welcome a coffee and a chat if the opportunity presents itself. Thanks for dropping in.
Glad to see you’re enjoying that car! I’m not much of a sports car guy, so I guess maybe I’ll buy a Hasselblad 😂 Have a great day, buddy! Good to hear from you.
Haha!! Yeah, I just watched Tom’s video on the Blad. That dynamic range and IBIS is pretty amazing. If I had a spare $50k… Then again, I need at least a 300mm equivalent lens, and their longest is 105mm for $10,000!!
@@peterfritzphoto yeah, that's a lot of cash for a camera 😄
What’s the mic setup? You’re rocketing around in a convertible and the audio is still great
It was a pain in the arse to get it decent. It was a mix of DJI Mic & Rode VideoMic GO II.
Perfect! That Porsche looks good on you 😉 as always, love the life lesson chats ❤ random question, what camera/audio are you using to record yourself while driving?
Love and hugs headed your way!
Thanks, Tammy. 💙 This time around, I used an iPhone 14 Pro (HDR off) to film myself, and a mix of DJI Mic (standalone) and Rode VideoMic GO II (connected to the iPhone). The shots out front were done with an Insta360 GO 2. 🙂
@@peterfritzphoto thank you Peter! Trying to figure out a solution to truck mount camera and audio while we are driving to film inside talking and our truck is so loud!
If you want me to SCRATCH the bird💩 off your car , just let me know haha. I immendiately visualised a scourer pad on that porsche😁😁😁 Great video buddy, good to see you happy & less stressed! Cheers
Haha!! Thanks, mate! 😄
I love Porsche drive it myself, I question if an SL Mercedes would be a better buy then a Boxter, sound wise 4 sure.
The SL and the Boxster are very different cars. You wouldn't cross-shop them, that's for sure. Not even the SLK.
@@peterfritzphoto how is the handling compared to a Boxter or 911? Engine is also in front ...love to hear your thoughts. Did you drive them ?
@@simplydegen They’re nowhere near as sharp or communicative. I haven’t driven them recently, but the SL especially, is a GT, a cruiser, not a sports car. The SL is a silk-covered hammer. The 911 is a Damascus Santoku knife, and the Boxster & Cayman are scalpels.
Is the Porsche a bigger feel car than the mx5 to drive?
Absolutely. It feels just right.
The only thing that you can change is you.
That’s where all the best changes begin. 👍
2:34 No way, there are no pot holes in Oz. LOL Every year when I am on the Gold Coast, the roads are perfect. Of course there are no winters in Oz to wreck the roads. And $330K for a new 911 is ridiculous, but then you have this added luxury tax on top of the regular tax and greed. So little wonder you guys are being shafted. Being a bit bored of the constant sunshine on the Gold Coast, I stepped into the local library in 2018 and went to the Porsche Australia web site and priced out a 911 Carrera 4 GTS, but a 991.2 model since the 991.1 models were no longer listed. The Drive Away Price was AU$323,994 for the manual transmission without any optional extras. Then I added all the Porsche factory options on my car but one which was not listed and the Drive Away Price was AU$404,520. NUTS! My 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS to the original owner listed for CA$208,805 out the door as we call it. So we are looking at almost double the price in Oz. NUTS AGAIN! I paid slightly less but then the 3 year 1 month old GTS only had 157 kilometers on it. I lucked in and snapped it up. Great YT video!
It’s only 6:42 am here, and already I’ve had my first laugh of the day! I love Australia, but we’re definitely getting shafted when it comes to new car prices. Thanks for swinging by, and for the morning giggles.
@@peterfritzphoto Looking forward to being back and watching the races in Bathurst at Mount Panorama, mind you, on TV. What a track! I've spent some time with Porsche Canada on the track at MOSPORT. Street driving just doesn't do it for me anymore.
@@a.c.e.7568 I’ve spent a lot of time on tracks in my past life with car magazines. I’ve driven Bathurst in anger, too. It’s much steeper down the back than it looks on TV. Epic circuit.
The most important things I got from this was Porsches are overpriced.
That's a pity, Andres.
@@peterfritzphoto Well you must be pity because you said it on your video when you compared the 911 and the 981. LOL
@@andresmattos7541 And I said many other things. If, out of all that, the price of a Porsche was the most important thing you learned, you missed the key messages towards the end of the video.
Shouldn’t you be comparing a 9 year old Boxster to a 9 year old 911?
I can only compare what I drove. But for context, the cheapest 2013 991 Carrera base on Carsales AU right now is $150k, and the cheapest with Sport Chrono, sports exhaust and Carrera Classic wheels is $170k. The Boxster is brilliant value.
Is the life is a lie?
Sorry, Omar - I don’t understand your question.