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

Published: Mon, 03/09/20

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PCA—On the record, Chevrolet’s new mid-engined C8 Corvette is merely an interesting curiosity to the folks at Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America. Behind closed doors, one gets the impression that the threat assessment is a little bit different. The C8 is likely the first Corvette that can seriously hunt for conquests among Porsche owners, and the first that presents something close to an existential threat to any Porsche product line, in this case the base four-cylinder turbo 718 Boxster/Cayman. For about the same money, the Corvette brings a 490-horsepower V8 against a 300-hp turbo four, and it’s nearly two seconds faster from zero to 60 miles per hour.
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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.

2004 Cayenne S (Under $10,000)

PCA Classifieds—Lovingly cared for SUV, always garaged. A high-powered, luxurious, V-8 that handles like a sports car, is clean, with few imperfections. Makes a beautiful statement. Electric sunroof, heated sports seats with lumbar support, premium Walnut Wood steering wheel, Bose Surround Sound, alarm, more. Last annual Service: 10/1/19 Located in the Del Mar area, CA.

2006 Boxster S ($10,000 - $20,000)

PCA Classifieds—Leather/Heated Seats/ Bose audio. 2 Adult Owners. Clean Carfax. Well maintained, all records/books from new. All weak parts of car addressed including AoS, Water pump, 2nd Gear rebuild, new clutch/flywheel. Car has Bilstein PSS9 coilover suspension, Fabspeed exhaust, GT3 Brake ducts and deeper oil pan. A clean car that is ready for an adventures and a new home!

2007 Cayman S ($20,000-$30,000)

PCA Classifieds—Good condition, second owner for 8 years, always garaged - no winter driving. 6-speed, heated seats, Bose High End, Bi-Xenon headlights, Automatic Climate Control. Nicely set up for HPDE: deep sump, underdrive pulley, LN spin-on oil filter adapter, LN low temp thermostat, fire extinguisher. No wrecks, no smoking, well maintained. Original paint. Window sticker, all manuals.

2012 Panamera ($30,000-$40,000)

PCA Classifieds—Purchased this car with the intention of keeping it, but need to sell to payback some bills. My loss, your gain. I have updated the tires and wheels only; everything else is stock.

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:

2016 Macan S ($40,000-$50,000)

PCA Classifieds—Excellent condition Porsche Macan S. 40,xxx miles. Custom chameleon wrap. Outstanding mechanical and cosmetic condition. No accidents or issues. Almost new brakes, replaced last year. Just performed 40,000 service also replaced spark plugs and air filters this month. Best packages, including Chrono, PASM, etc. Original Price: $75,570.00.

2014 911 Carrera ($50,000-$60,000)

PCA Classsifieds—22,319 miles. PDK, 20" Carrera S wheels, Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), Park Assist (front and rear), Electric Slide/Tilt sunroof in glass, Standard interior in black G1 Guards Red, Power sport seats (14 way) with memory package, Premium package, Bose Audio package.

2015 Cayman S ($60,000-$70,000)

PCA Classifieds—One owner w/12,800 miles, fully optioned PDK. No chips, dents, dings, garaged throughout life cycle. Sports Design steering wheel, Park Assist w/ camera, Sport Techno wheels, Premium Pkg. Plus, Infotainment w/ Bose, 18 Way Adaptive Sport Seats plus. XPEL full front, mirrors, behind rear wheels. Great looking performance vehicle. Showroom condition, CoA.

2007 911 Turbo ($70,000-$80,000)

PCA Classsifieds—This car is in pristine condition with all the right additions done to it. Ceramic coated, Cobb tune, exhaust, etc. Recently went through the entire cooling and vac system and replaced all lines as needed. This car is ready to drive across country.

2016 Boxster Spyder ($80,000-$90,000)

PCA Classifieds—Red stitching, Bose, navigation, 2 zone climate control, extended range fuel tank, platinum satin wheels, paint protection film on front half, garaged and covered, never tracked, factory warranty through 1/17/22. Excellent condition.

2011 911 GT3 RS 4.0 (Over $90,000)

PCA Classsifieds—Essentially New GT3 RS 4.0 with 510 Miles. Showroom Condition. White with RS 4.0 Graphics. Full Black Leather Interior w/Deviated Red Stitching. Extensive Exclusive Options w/Adaptive Sport Seats. Front Axle Lift. PCCB Ceramic Brakes. Dynamic Cornering Lights. PCM w/Extended Navigation. Full PPF Body Wrap. Always Stored in Heated Garage.