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Surprising Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Owning a Porsche
“It is so choice. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.”-Ferris Bueller
After finishing 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and 3 years of residency training…it was official. I was an MD. An attending physician. I have arrived.
With over $200,000 in medical school debt to my name, a credit score in the high 500s due to defaulting on a student loan, and living like a hobo for several years in a cramped 1 bedroom apartment, I was ready to splurge. It was July 2011 and I was about to start my first job as an attending physician. I was 31 years old at the time.
What better way to make my entrance into the world as a professional than with a flashy new car. I’ve always loved cars and have always wanted a Porsche 911 Turbo.
I found a used 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera for close to $50,000. It was perfect. White with black leather. 6 speed manual. A head turner.
I loved that car. I felt amazing driving it.
Fast forward 3 months. The check engine light came on. Hmmm. Oh just the fuel pump. I need a new one. Subtract $$$$ from my checking account. Fast forward another 2 months. A got a flat on one of my 20 inch tires that was now $500. Then just the maintenance alone was ridiculous.
