PCA Test Drive News: This month's featured Porsche listings

Published: Mon, 12/09/19

Porsche Taycan Turbo: First drive in the US

PCA—The November issue of Porsche Panorama features the first driving impressions of the new all-electric Taycan. The drive took place in Scandinavia in September. Now, the first cars are beginning to show up in the North American press fleet, so we had the opportunity to drive the Turbo version of the car for the first time in American traffic (formidable LA traffic to be exact). Here’s a quick take on what it was like. As is the norm, Porsche did its usual thorough job of choosing the route, a good mix of freeways, urban surface streets, and mountain twisties. We waited out the morning rush hour with breakfast and a tech briefing before heading east on I-10 towards the Inland Empire and then cutting north towards Wrightwood and the heart of the San Gabriel Mountains. Most sat-nav systems had CA 2 closed because of the recent wildfires.
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This month's featured Porsche listings:

The following listings include a variety of Porsche sports cars, SUVs, and sedans in a wide-range of prices. All of these listings were posted on PCA.org by PCA members.

1975 914 2.0 (Under $10,000)

PCA Classifieds—Runs strong. I have owned this car since 1985. I am the third owner and this car was driven by my wife to work (1 mile) and back every day for 25 years. After that it was only driven on special occasions. Has been garaged since I have owned it. Has original fuel injection. Engine is original and was rebuilt just before I bought it. Was a California car before coming to Idaho.

2009 Cayenne GTS ($10,000 - $20,000)

PCA Classifieds—Two owner GTS with PDCC, well maintained over the past two years. Everything works except for the parking sensors (I pulled the fuse and keep it in the glovebox). Past two years the following has been replaced: AS tires, rear drive shaft & bearing, air suspension module, front rotors, thermostat and water pump, front lower control arms and de-carb. Oil changes too.

2008 Boxster S ($20,000-$30,000)

PCA Classifieds—This is a beautiful car. White with Brown top. Excellent condition. No faults on diagnostic computer. No scratches or dings. never wrecked. Paint like new. New top, battery, brakes, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires. Sport exhaust, top on line Panasonic GPS sound system. Highway miles.

2008 Cayman S ($30,000-$40,000)

PCA Classifieds—Excellent condition! Garage Queen, meticulously dealer and owner maintained, Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires, new mega-tron battery, no wheel rash or body dings. Upgrades: PPBT Preferred Pkg Plus w/ Tiptronic S trans, 19" Carrera Classic wheels, Power/heated seat pkg, Bose high end sound pkg w/ 6 disc CD changer, Bi-Xenon light pkg, Original owner, Clean CarFax

Mart Fresh

PCA—Mart Fresh is a column in which PCA media staff pick what they think are the freshest Porsches currently available in The Mart, and then attempt to explain their reasoning. Check out the most recent reviews below:

2017 Macan S ($40,000-$50,000)

PCA Classifieds—Beautiful, extremely clean 2017 Macan S, with 46,000 miles. MSRP over $70k, including turbo wheels, Premium Package Plus, Connect Plus for Apple CarPlay, leather package in Black/Garnet Red, roof rails, and more. Non-smoker and garage kept. PPP includes Bose, panoramic roof, 14-way seats, Porsche entry & drive, dynamic light system, seat ventilation & heating.

2013 Panamera Turbo ($50,000-$60,000)

PCA Classsifieds—7spd PDK, 20" Wheels, Moonroof, Lane Change Assist/Blind Spot, Seat Ventilation F/R, 4-Zone Climate, Park Assist w/ Reversing Camera, Sport Chrono, Power Steering Plus, Burmester Surround Sound, Anthracite Birch Trim, Pwr Sunblinds, SportDesign Pkge, Bi-Xenon Headlights in Black/Porsche Dynamic Lighting, 36mo/36,000 extended warranty through 8/25/2021. 213 pics available.

1994 928 GTS ($60,000-$70,000)

PCA Classifieds—1994 (late) Porsche 928 GTS, auto, VIN WP0AA2921RS820087, clean carfax, TB/WP and more on 07/16 at 58400 miles, 4 new Nitto NT555G2 tires&optima battery 05/19, 2 keys&original manuals, clean wix engine oil report on 10/19, 928 Owners Club Registry # 1994.L 928 GTS U.S. 0008, build # 8 out of 120 produced for 1994 928 GTS US Market, no snags, clear title, EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION.

1971 911E ($70,000-$80,000)

PCA Classsifieds—Complete full body glass-out/mechanical/int. full restoration/rust-free original #'s match per CoA completed in'16 a true '73 Carrera RS Tribute All steel body/fenders/flairs w/fiberglass Ducktail org.floors&body panels,16"x6&10" Fuchs by Harry Weidman, nice engine detail/performance w/latest 6-coil ignition sys, stainless exch. NICE Driver call for link w/lots of pics. #2-/3++ condition.

1963 356 ($80,000-$90,000)

PCA Classifieds—Great running and driving car, complete restoration and engine rebuild in 2002. Garaged one owner since 1976. Reutter body, European car.

1996 911 Carrera 4S (Over $90,000)

PCA Classsifieds—One of a kind, exceptional beauty Ruf 19", Bilstein PSS-9, Porsche RS sway bars, drop links, camber bar, dealer aligned to RS specs. Motor sound package, large oval exhaust, valentine, Porsche red RS seat belts GT3 seats, silver stitch/polar silver backs, Porsche 3 spoke leather/aluminum wheel Silver gauges/brake/shifter Al pedals Porsche Euro bumpers More