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

Published: Mon, 08/10/20

We drive a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S: Does a stick shift make it better?

PCA—Traditionally Porsche has always released a new 911 with a manual transmission — the automatic, if available, was always an option. When the 992 Carrera S was announced, the option to row your own was conspicuously missing, with only a mention of an eight-speed PDK automatic. Surely Porsche wouldn’t deprive its manual-crazed customers of their preferred transmission, would it? Fortunately, the automaker didn’t do such a thing and we ended up with the car you see here, a Carrera S with a seven-speed manual. After lowering myself into the driver’s seat for the first time, I immediately adjust the seat to the perfect driving position. In other 992s we’ve driven recently, our right hand had no business using the tiny center-console gear selector after shifting into Drive.
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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.

2005 Cayenne S (Under $10,000)

PCA Classifieds—Second owner. Purchased from Ed Carroll Porsche in Colorado Springs. Vehicle is in great overall condition. A few minor paint blemishes on the exterior. Interior is pristine. This vehicle is bullet-proof. Never had any mechanical issues. All regular maintenance performed at Autowerks East, 3Zero3 Motorsports or Ed Carroll Porsche.

1985 944 ($10,000 - $20,000)

PCA Classifieds—Black/Black, 69,400 miles, NA 2.5 liter with 5 speed trans. Late '85 dash, phone dial wheels, sun roof. dash, headliner, carpeting and leather seats all perfect. No bodywork done ever, paint excellent. Always garaged, no winters. Bursch sport exhaust and Colgan Bra. Clean Carfax and service history. Original owner, includes window sticker, factory build order and sales invoice.

1995 968 Cabriolet ($20,000-$30,000)

PCA Classifieds—1995 968 Cabriolet, 43k miles. The Aventurine Green metallic paint is original with the exception of the recently refinished front bumper. The canvas top and leather seats are Marble Grey, and the dash, door panels, and carpets are Marble Grey and Black. The car has a Tiptronic transmission, refinished Cup-2 wheels, new Continental SportContact tires, B&B Stainless Steel exhaust. Extensive recent maintenance includes timing, balance & accessory belts; water pump; motor mounts; all new brakes & much miscellaneous.

2007 Cayman S ($30,000-$40,000)

PCA Classifieds—Two physician owned, under 42k mile 2007 Cayman S w/ Sport Chrono, power/heated seats, bi-xenons, Bose, and climate control. Initially purchased in California and remained there until driven to Texas in 2018. Two keys, window sticker, Porsche certificate of authenticity, and all maintenance records available. Oil changes only w/ Joe Gibbs DT40 during current ownership.

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:

1991 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet ($40,000-$50,000)

PCA Classifieds—Clean 964 in a sought after color combo. I have a binder full of service history spanning the last 5 years. Car is in great shape and well sorted (engine is dry, a/c is cold, heat is warm). Motor pulls hard and sounds great! Many extras include RS motor mounts, K&N Air Filter, After market exhaust (nice growl, not obnoxious), OEM Cup 1s w/new Continental Extreme Contacts (5K miles), period correct looking stereo w/ Bluetooth, new speakers, new Coco Mats, and more!

2018 Macan S ($50,000-$60,000)

PCA Classifieds—Moving so please act fast! In service date 11/5/18 with 4 year factory warranty. Rich looking Mahogany Metallic with tan leather interior. MSRP $71,040. Perfect condition with 7,900 + miles. Best vehicle I have ever owned.

2001 911 Turbo ($60,000-$70,000)

PCA Classifieds—2 owner car in excellent condition both interior/exterior. Polar silver/graphite gray. No type 2 overrevs and low overall hours. All service up to date with plugs/coils just changed. Full supple leather. Never tracked or abused, always garaged. Tubi exhaust, IPD plenum w/ throttle body, Softronic tune, H&R springs. All OEM parts will be included. Service up to date. Email me for more info, copy of COA and pictures.

2015 Cayman GTS ($70,000-$80,000)

PCA Classifieds—2015 Porsche Cayman GTS with pretty much every option, window sticker $101,385, This is the highest optioned 981 Cayman GTS currently on the market. This entire car is completely covered in XPEL clear bra, as well as 25% XPEL tint. It is 100% stock as well. All services have been done on time by Porsche Warwick in Rhode Island and the vehicle was purchased there.

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

PCA Classifieds—2016 Boxter Spyder, 4,200 Miles, Excellent, Mint Condition Plus. Classic Spyder Interior Package. Non smoker. Rhodium Silver Metallic Exterior. EXCEL ULTIMATE Paint Protection film on Entire Car. This includes the new front fascia. Alcantara 18 way Sports Seats. Roll Over bars in body color. Garage kept. Never tracked.

1970 914-6 (Over $90,000)

PCA Classifieds—Great looking and incredible handling matching numbers real 914-6. Less than 1100 miles since bare metal rotisserie restoration in 2008. PCA & Parade concours & autocross winner, SCCA autocross winner, Pinehurst Concours d’ Elegance - 2015, Represented "1970" at 60-4-60 PCA Parade historic display, Porsche of the Month 10/18 – e-Brake News. Steel flares with custom front & rear valances, fiberglass GT bumpers, chassis stiffening, Konis, 19mm front torsion bars, turbo tie rods, 180# rear springs, H&H front sway, factory rear sway.