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We're back. And we brought 8 great Porsches.

This week: Caymans, 996s, Targas, Limited Editions and more

May 07, 2026

A dark red vintage Volkswagen T1 pickup truck with a canvas bed cover, featuring the Porsche crest and "PORSCHE" lettering on the side

If you were wondering where Pepita’s been, I had to press pause for a few weeks as I was moving houses.

With my life in boxes, it was hard to think about anything else.

But now that the move is (mostly) done, I was happy to finally check again what affordable used Porsches are out there waiting.

I’m glad to report that we got 8 very interesting finds to discuss this week.

Onwards!

RF

This Week’s Pepitas

Front view of a sand beige 2009 Porsche 987.2 Cayman parked on a gravel driveway with a white picket fence in the background

🔗 This always-garaged 2009 987.2 Cayman. Manual, only 3 owners, only 71,000 miles, and only asking $24,900 (worth closer to $30K). La crème de la crème.

🔗 This 2006 Boxster with low miles, in an uncommon Carmona Red Metallic, with Lobster Claw alloy wheels, and overall looking mint.

🔗 This unique Boxster Limited Edition, the more powerful S variant this time. Looks well kept, well optioned, and at $24,795 isn't asking the moon for its rare orange looks. Check out a deeper dive on these in this past issue.

🔗 This 2014 981 Boxster with very low miles (46K), a long list of pros, and one con. Read the detailed description by the seller to know what happened. It sounds sensible to me. Asking $24K, but given all the factors, you could try to negotiate a lower price if it doesn't move in a few weeks.

🔗 This neat 2001 996 for $27,000. It has a decent list of recent maintenance, but no IMS addressed, and parts of the description are a bit vague. It presents well but I'd recommend a thorough PPI before committing.

Rear three-quarter view of a red Porsche 997 Targa 4S parked in a suburban setting with blooming trees in the background

🔗 This stunning red 997 Targa 4S, with manual transmission. Lots of recent maintenance. At $44,000, and with over 100K miles, it sits at an interesting price point. Similar cars sell for more on Cars & Bids, but I also found this other red Targa with way fewer miles for $39K sold on PCarMarket. You'll have to weigh the comps to arrive at your number. Maybe $40K? What would you offer?

🔗 Or consider this classy 2006 997, with maintenance and detailing done recently. Automatic transmission, under 100K miles, and asking a low $33,500.

Interior view of a 2001 Porsche 996 showing tan leather seats, wood-trimmed steering wheel, manual shifter, and classic dashboard layout

🔗 And finally to wrap it up, I couldn't skip this clean 996.2 with such unique interior details. At $34,000 it sits on the higher end of the 996 price range, but has low miles and it may be exactly the look you're after.

Out There

A man standing next to a red Porsche 996 in a suburban driveway, presenting the car for sale in a video listing

I love to be surprised by listings, and this one did it for me this week.

The seller is a missionary who is departing the US soon to spread the Lord's word, so he must leave his Porsche behind (a sentence I never thought I would write).

My favorite part is the video of himself pitching the sale.

He indeed has the gift of speech.

Porsche Problems

Porsche meme of the week

See you next time with more affordable picks!

Take care,

—RF