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This week: Why that's not always a bad thing, a Black Edition, and more
I'm hand-washing lots of dishes this week (still waiting for some appliances to be delivered to my new place).
But that is no problem, with the cool uncles from PCA keeping me company.
This week they discuss the merits of the cabriolet discount, the cheat code that we know well here at Pepita Picks.
They themselves own a bunch of cabs, and, as I do, don't appreciate "enthusiasts" throwing shade at cabs and cab owners (half of all new Porsches sold are roofless cars).
They also take a moment to appreciate the virtues of Tiptronic and PDK transmissions.
The message: Enjoy your Porsche the way you want it. And if that leaves a few extra dollars in your pocket, more power to you.
A great watch as I scrub the dried-out bolognese sauce on last night's dirty dishes.
Onwards!
RF
This Week’s Pepitas
This is my favorite car of the week: a 🔗 2006 Porsche Boxster in Atlas Grey Metallic, 80K miles, mint condition, for $17,900. Not the biggest deal we've seen yet, but it had an interesting life (which I favor): at 77K miles the engine went kaboom because of the IMS bearing. The owner then installed a 30K-mile engine in it. More importantly, they have "spared no expense maintaining this car, keeping it in top mechanical condition. The interior is in phenomenal shape, and the car comes with extensive maintenance records covering the last six years." A well-loved Porsche that deserves more love for more years to come.
🔗 This 1999 996 911 in Guards Red looks striking. Only two owners. Tiptronic. The car went through a complete and professional drivetrain rebuild recently. No mention of an IMS solution, which seems odd given the scope of the rebuild. The steering wheel needs a refinish (or is an excuse to get a three-spoke). $25,000.
Or you can also have it 🔗 in black and manual transmission. 76 thousand miles. 25 thousand dollars. And IMS addressed.
🔗 This 2012 Boxster S Black Edition is $28,999. A late limited edition with more power than the standard S model, a bunch of factory options, and looks… dark. You must like the all-black look with this one. This particular car has a lot of miles at 173K, but is priced right alongside cleaner manual 987.2s. Do your math.
🔗 This 2007 Cobalt Blue Cayman S. Gorgeous color and wheels combo. Not a lot of details in the description, but low miles. The nice background in the pictures and and the particular sale circumstances make me think this could be a good buy. Just do a proper mechanical inspection first. At $28,700, it’s not the cheapest of the 987.1 S cars out there, but did I mention the looks?
Resharing 🔗 this 2006 997 for $33,500 from last week because it was taken down briefly after the issue went out. The car is still available. Check it out.
One bonus car that is already gone, but I think it's important to share: 🔗 this 2014 991 911 that sold for just $45,000. Another data point showing that the 991 generation is becoming affordable by the week. More affordable Porsche options make Pepita a happy camper.
Adopted Puppies
A bunch of highlights from the last issue sold in under a week. The crème de la crème .2 Cayman was such a no-brainer buy. Someone felt very lucky, no doubt. The Guards Red 997 Targa 4S also found a buyer for $45,000, as did the $34,000 2003 996 Carrera. Fair prices for great cars. |  |
Porsche Problems
See you next time with more affordable picks!
Take care,
—RF