Why Did I Buy a Porsche Myself?

Recently, I purchased a Porsche 911 Carrera T with my own money, and today I want to write about why I was so determined to buy a Porsche with my own funds.

Fortunately, my household already has several Porsches owned by my husband, so I could have driven one every day if I wanted. Because of that, if it was just about the desire to drive or ride a Porsche, there was absolutely no need for me to buy one in my own name.

My husband even asked me several times, “…why on earth are you buying one yourself? lol” and since I was satisfied with my previous car, a Swift Sport, the situation was such that there was no real need for me to buy a new Porsche myself.

So why did I buy it?

It’s because I wanted to experience the world and the feelings that come from buying a Porsche myself.

I believe that whether someone else pays for something or you pay with your own money, the experience you gain from it changes significantly.

Of course, there are things you can experience without buying yourself, but there are many things you can only truly feel by owning it yourself.

Hearing from many Porsche owners around me about how buying their Porsche themselves changed their lives, made them want to earn more, made commuting enjoyable, and raised their goals even higher, I wanted to experience that world too.

I genuinely wanted to know what kind of world that is, what it means to have a richer life, what it feels like to have a stronger desire to earn and actually be able to earn more.

Some might say spending a large amount of money just to see that world is extravagant or wasteful, and opinions will vary. But this is the biggest reason why I bought my Porsche.

Mindset Changes After Buying a Porsche

So, how was it actually after buying it? It’s only been about a month and a half since the purchase, so there haven’t been any major life changes yet, but at least I’ve noticed three big shifts in my mindset.

The first thing I felt was that my money limiter was released.

Until now, I had never made a purchase anywhere near 20 million yen (about $150,000). Naturally, I’ve never been very materialistic—I tend to use shoes, wallets, bags, and coats until they wear out, and the most expensive item I’d bought myself before was probably around 30,000 yen (about $220) (lol).

For someone like me to make a 20 million yen purchase was a shocking experience. I found myself thinking things like “What about resale value? Is the residual value loan really set that low? Should I save more for a bigger down payment to reduce monthly payments?” and so on.

But once the car was delivered and I actually drove it, something strange happened—I thought, “Huh? Why was I so scared when I bought my 2 million yen Swift Sport before?”

Even though my income hasn’t changed drastically since then, once you make a big purchase, it feels like a limiter is lifted… I realized I don’t have to be so afraid.

That said, I still have a loan repayment of over 200,000 yen per month, so I absolutely can’t waste money, and since there’s nothing else I particularly want, I haven’t become reckless with spending…

But I’ve come to believe that if there’s something you really want, it’s okay to go ahead and buy it even if it’s expensive.

That said, with the Carrera T I bought this time, I have some peace of mind because it’s expected that its value won’t drop drastically even if I sell it in a few years. But if it were a model with poor resale value, I’d still be scared to buy it.

If I can buy without worrying about resale, maybe I can reach an even higher level.

Well, that’s probably still a ways off lol.

The second change I noticed is that conversations with other Porsche owners have become more enjoyable. I’ve started to feel like I can talk on the same level (though since many are senior enthusiasts, I’m not completely sure I’m fully on their level yet).

Before, I used to drive my husband’s Porsches, so when asked about detailed specs, I often didn’t know or couldn’t answer well, and conversations rarely got deeper.

But this time, since I chose all the specs myself, when someone says, “The monotone design is wonderful!”, I can reply, “Yes! I matched it with Crayon and black…” and talk about it in detail,

or when asked, “Has the engine changed since delivery?” I can answer with real experience, “It really changed after about 300 km!”

I’m rediscovering the joy of talking about my own car. And wow, having my own Porsche praised feels so wonderful.

The third change is that I’ve become more mindful about keeping the car clean. When I used to drive my husband’s Porsches (Panamera and Cayenne), I didn’t worry much about dirt (sorry), but with my own car, it’s different.

Whenever I spot even a little dirt, I immediately wipe it off. Even when I go to McDonald’s with the kids to buy burgers, I say, “Wait until we get home!” and put the burgers in the trunk so the car doesn’t get any smell (lol).

That said, there’s a slight scratch on the center console that’s bothering me right now…

911 — So Glad I Bought It!