Monday was SUCH a fun day. Ever since I was a kid I've wanted to haul ass down the Autobahn in a Porsche and drive very very fast. On Monday this dream became a reality! I woke up early and went to Beverly cars where I rented a Porsche 911 convertible. It was a 2003 model, 350 horse power, 6 speed, black on black, extremely awesome.
It was a pretty damn expensive rental...but holy shit was it worth it! I drove away from Beverly cars and stopped at my first stop light with a massive grin on my face. In Germany the street lights are just like racing lights. Instead of going immediately from red to green, they go red, then yellow, then green. So I stop at my first street light and I'm very excited, I cant wait to tear off the line. Im sitting there for what feels like ages, then it turns yellow! then green! I let the clutch out and stomp on the gas....AND...................STALL! hahahah! Cars start honking...people are staring...I'm turning very red trying to figure out how to start the car again. People start passing me on either side. Im finally able to start the car again and slowly drive off the line. haha! Such a goof! After about five minutes I start to get the hang of it and start to open er up. Porsches are very easy to drive. I stop at another light, this time I feel pretty comfortable, and I've noticed that most people take off when it turns yellow...so again, its red, then yellow...and Im off! Vrrrroooommm!!!! Im thrown back in my seat, in seconds im already doing 100 km/h, and Im only in second gear! I slam it into third...pass a few cars, then slam on the brakes for the next light. WHOA. Now I know why these cars are so freakin expensive. After driving around Berlin for a half hour I made my way to the autobahn...finally found an on ramp...and tore it up. Next thing I knew I was flying past Mercedes, BMWs and Acuras. It was fantastic, I was in the fast lane and most of the cars would just get out of the way and they change lanes very quickly. I looked down at the stick and I was only in 5th...are you kidding me? Im already doing 220 km/h and I have another gear? I step on the gas and this car just keeps going and going... Oh man. I got this Porsche going pretty damn fast, 280 km/h and it was still handling great!!! So much fun! I spent the next 7 hours driving all over Germany. Easily one of the most fun days I've ever had!
Cruising on a back street near Hamburg.
Punch it Chewey! At this speed it was pretty extreme just holdin the camera! haha!
Wait til you see the video! I'm going to edit it tonight!
I can't wait for it. What a trip!
Posted by: Defpol | Oct 12, 2005 at 09:23 AM
My husband is SO JEALOUS!! The first thing he said was "He got it up to 280?!?!?!?!?!" Jon, you're living the dream of so many right now!! Can't wait to see the video!!
Posted by: Sandi | Oct 12, 2005 at 09:56 AM
So, what was more fun? The Camel in Morrocco or the Porshe in Germany? I mean, sure, the Porshe is faster, but it doesn't spit or smell bad. And you didn't name it Steve.
Posted by: MV | Oct 12, 2005 at 10:52 AM
Off the hizzy
Posted by: Duncan | Oct 12, 2005 at 01:27 PM
Great Story!! I laughed so hard when I heard you stalled! Be careful.
Posted by: Lish | Oct 12, 2005 at 01:52 PM
for many years i wondered why my clients had ferraris in their garages and i obviously was missing an extraordinary experience
when i took delivery of my first ferrari i drove it through the mountains and got lost and missed palm springs completely
lost in a ferrari... one of my best days ever
and driving the big sur california at dawn with the top down and rolling stones screaming rockin role
music... to soothe your soul
ahhh
that old time rockin role
youth aint it spectacular
your mommy loves you
Posted by: damama | Oct 12, 2005 at 10:33 PM
Well done, Jon, well done. A porsche on the autobahn. Now that's something I can't live without doing.
Posted by: sean | Oct 13, 2005 at 12:51 PM
I just rented a car and drove around Slovenia, Croatia, Austria and Slovakia. Our car was nothing like this though, how much did it cost to rent for a day? It might have to be done...
Posted by: Sparky | Oct 14, 2005 at 02:23 PM
How much? What a GREAT idea, jon!
I have my own story to tell, sometime, but not on the interweeb.
Posted by: jeff | Oct 15, 2005 at 01:36 PM
Just saw the video. You are living the dream man. living the dream.
JD
Posted by: jef | Oct 15, 2005 at 01:58 PM
wow that was a nice video. Home Security Camera
formal Dress
Posted by: Tickets | Sep 08, 2006 at 06:17 PM
fuck That must be fucking fun
Posted by: Nick | Oct 31, 2007 at 04:54 PM