10/29/2026
As epic as it is to drive your own car, it’s always wild to see and hear what it sounds like for the rest of the world. After getting back from 944Fest my first proper drive in CA was to the one and only Garage 79 where I happened to link up with some of the San Diego, CA | Premier Car Storage Club crew. After kicking it for a while, a couple of us decided to swap keys to get an idea of each others rides. They say cars are a reflection of their owners and I believe that reflection is not only through how the car looks, but more importantly, how the car feels. Sadly, it’s rare others get to actually drive and feel our cars, it’s just a big ask to trust someone else with your pride and joy; but something I continue to learn throughout this whole 944Driver journey is that experiences are way more fun when they’re shared. Reminding myself of this, I handed the keys to Nick Nesbitt and told him confidently to “have fun” because that’s what I built the car for. Maximum smiles per mile. I also selfishly wanted to hear the car driven how I would be driving it. Experiencing it rip by was surreal, it sounds even better than I thought and looks like a flash of sunshine flying down the road. “I don’t think I’ll ever drive a nicer 944” were the first words I heard when he came back. After spending the last 90 days putting in many 10+ hour days, it was rad to have someone else appreciate the effort and parts of myself that I put into this car. The cherry on top was getting to take his 996 for a spin! That was my first water cooled 911 experience and while I totally get the love and had a ton of fun, I can confidently say I’m still a 944 guy. I guess the point of this post is to remind you to get out and drive with some friends and swap keys every once in a while, and most importantly, don’t forget to have fun!
