Manny Alban

no sweat....when i joined PCA at the tender age of 23...I thought 47 year old were old too

spar10

whoever said a pca membership is what you make it, is exactly right. i suppose it also depends a lot on your region.

i had a membership for one year and it didn't do anything for me. i've been a rennlist member on and off for a long time and find this a far more valuable place to create a membership.

chuck911

Something difficult to get across, PCA is unlike pretty much any other club in that the vast majority never attend a meeting, but they attend events. The "club" experience will be vastly different depending on your region and which events you attend. If you would enjoy just getting together for dinner with some interesting people, regions plan events for this. Go on-line http://www.pca.org find your region website and get a taste for what you'll be in for.

Cuda911

Here's from a post of mine in a similar thread a month ago:

Since that time, add in: attending a track event, a club breakfast, some more cars & coffee, more car parts ordering, meeting some more great people, etc., etc.

SFZ GT3

Manny, I joined at 23 also, many, many years ago. It's been a way of life for me all these years. Thanks to you and the national team for making it a great experience.

Between Chesapeake, Potomac, and now Florida Crown Regions, its been fun and very different for each region.

BTW, it was great seeing you at the Cary Cars and Coffee a couple of weeks ago. That and the NC Museum of Art show were great reminders that it really is "all about the people".

Mumbles

I think its well worth the cost

John 996 TT Cab

I'm 40+ year member of PCA and founded the first Region in Canada in 1975. The membership is what you make of it. In the old days there were many "Badge and Pano" members who thought the dues were worth it for the magazine alone. In our area our dealer is giving 15% discount on parts and labour these days. Also, if your region is not having all the types of events you like then normally a neighbouring region will welcome you to their events also.

mtbscott

I've been a member since I bought my first Cayman in 2006. I don't do a lot of the events, but locally our chapter has something for everybody. The coolest thing I did go to was a club only tour of the local Ferrari dealership's facililities a few years back. We were given full access to all of their sales and service areas, the associated Risi Racing shop, and the owner's personal collection including the only 250GTO I've ever gotten to see up close.
This next statement might be kind of controversial, but here goes: To a lot of the general public, Porsche owners are snobbish, elitist, and ********. I have to say I agree that applies to a lot of us. But...I have met only the nicest people at PCA functions. The club saying is "it's the people, not the car" and that's absolutely true. The first group of owners I mentioned doesn't usually join PCA, or if they do, they don't stick around.

chuck911

Hey Kathout, did you find out what PCA region you're in or look into it at all?

Kathuat

Yes. I am in the Potomac region. My understanding that the Potomac chapter is very strong with a lot of members and activities/events. Excited to be a part of the chapter and looking forward to participating.

fester

I decided not to opt for it - I'm busy most of the week so try to spend every bit of time left with the family....

parkerfe

If you are a Porsche enthusiast then the PCA is well worth it. The tech sessions, DE, rallies, concours, parties, dinners and other family events they have are well done and a lot of fun. My 17 year old daughter and I participated in a rally a couple months ago and had a blast. If you are just a Porsche owner, then it's not worth it.

fester

That's your opinion and I respect it. I'm hardcore Porsche enthusiast with a young family (I'm in my 30s). I'm extremely busy throughout the week and also travel internationally quite a bit. I LOVE taking road trips in my "highly optioned" C4S with my boys and wife--we all enjoy it. I also love reading Porsche blogs, mags and discussing cars with like minded friends. I just don't buy your comment "if you're just a Porsche owner" and implying "not enthusiast" PCA isn't for you. I'd say if you have free time, PCA is definitely of you.

parkerfe

My comments were not meant as an insult. My point was that if you're an enthusiast, then you would enjoy the many PCA events with your family, as well as alone, so a membership is worth it. But, if you just bought a Porsche because it's a cool car to be seen in, then you probably wouldn't enjoy PCA events, so membership is not worth it.

John 996 TT Cab

"Panorama" the monthly magazine has a high amount of "technical" on the cars also. Worth the membership for the magazine only for most owners.