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

Published: Mon, 05/11/20

PCA Spotlight: Porsche Boxster Spyder — 987 vs. 981

PCA—The Porsche Boxster Spyder was launched in the early 2010s as the final hurrah for the 987-generation roadster, a lightweight sports car that immediately won people over with its good looks and sublime handling. Half a decade later it was followed up by the more powerful but heavier 981-generation Spyder. We've often wondered what they would reveal if driven back to back, and fortunately contributor Nathan Merz had the chance to find out.
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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.

1998 Boxster (Under $10,000)

PCA Classifieds—Great car in great condition. Only driven locally and in summers. Always garaged. Includes hard top. Serviced at Porsche dealership.

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

PCA Classifieds—Rare Macadamia Metallic paint w/nicely matching beige interior. 2nd owner since 2010. Optional Wood Package incl. gear selector, PCM Navigation System w/voice command, Sunroof, auto climate control. Opt 18” turbo wheels w/255/55/18 tires in good shape, Bose sound system, power & heated seats w/memory, elect power steering, parking sensors. The is in nice shape.

1990 944 S2 Cabriolet ($20,000-$30,000)

PCA Classifieds—Original US car located in Calgary but can be easily imported back to US. 5 spd manual, options include: locking differential, electric leather comfort seats, Timing Belt and water pump done at 59K miles, clutch at 63K miles, new G-MAX-RS tires last summer. Excellent all original low mileage example always garaged. Sad to see it go, but 2 other Porsches in the garage.

2014 Panamera S-E Hybrid ($30,000-$40,000)

PCA Classifieds—Selling my 2014 eHybrid S Panamera. Fully loaded with Premium Plus Pack, Surround view, Bose, 4-Zone climate. Plus aftermarket CarPlay. Recently acquired a 2018 and looking to sell this one. Got a great deal on it. So passing along the savings. Just looking to break even really. Unique and beautiful Yachting Blue Metallic color.

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:

1974 914 2.0 ($40,000-$50,000)

PCA Classifieds—1974 Limited Edition Bumblebee. Third owner. Rust removal repaint completed in 2007. Original interior. Engine rebuilt at 100k miles. Records dating back to July 25, 1974, when originally purchased and original window sticker. Always routinely serviced. The car is the definition of a garage queen. Recent valuation appraisal completed Sept. 2019.

2012 Cayman R ($50,000-$60,000)

PCA Classifieds—Wheels also meteor grey metallic. 6-speed manual, sport chrono package, carbon fiber bucket seats, Bi-xenon headlights, automatic AC, CDR 30 sound package. Original owner. Formerly a daily driver. Currently a semi-daily driver. All service records available and maintenance up to date. I am sadly letting go of my R because I have a GT4 on the way. It's a great car and price point.

1990 928 GT ($60,000-$70,000)

PCA Classifieds—MINT 6-spd. Clean Carfax. Records since ‘02. 100% original including paint, exhaust, sound system & chromed wheels by prior owner. Original manuals, all tools & gloves. 2018 brakes, 2019 clutch, 2020 T/B &W/P & new batt. Cold AC! 2 keys+orig wallet key&tab! I'm 4th ownr (FL). 2d in TX, 3d in CA. I bought in '08 w/27k mls & always A/C garage kept. I'm buying a 911.

2015 Macan Turbo ($70,000-$80,000)

PCA Classifieds—8700 Miles. Original Owner. Like New. MSRP $95K, $100K+ with extras. Loaded with $22K in options which include air suspension, surround view camera, full leather, 18 way seats, sport exhaust, premium pkg plus, carbon interior, red dials, illuminated door sills, XPEL front/rear, non-smoker, not driven on snow/rain, no accidents, service record. Prot plus-wheel, key, windshield+.

1998 911 Carrera 4S ($80,000-$90,000)

PCA Classifieds—Excellent condition. Several thousand dollars in service over the last two years including new clutch & alternator. CD player, Motor Sound pkg & aluminum instrument dials. Lots of documentation incl original window sticker. $82,000 obo. Would consider partial trade for 06-12 Cayman modified for track but not tracked much, 3.8L engine upgrade preferred.

1991 911 Turbo (Over $90,000)

PCA Classifieds—Very detailed ownership history. Performance upgrades (headers, hi-flo k27S, 1bar spring, H4’s, coilovers, etc.) Certificate of Authenticity. Fall service done (brake fluid flush, A/C retro to R134, valve gasket set replaced, chassis lube and oil.) Prior owner did touch up the paint and changed the radio (have factory radio/CD player). Pricing is OBO.