View Poll Results: Are you a PCA member?
Yes
197
84.55%
No
24
10.30%
Not currently, but I plan to join.
12
5.15%
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Are you a PCA member?
09-04-2010, 06:47 PM
#64
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Location: Hayward, CA, USA
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It is like may things: You get out what you put in. I hope you enjoy your PCA Region. I have several around me in the greater Bay Area (GGR, Diablo, Loma Prieta, ect.) The different regions have different focuses: Some more towards tracking, some more towards shows and touring.
09-05-2010, 01:55 PM
#66
I've been a member since 1998. Joined initially "just because"; then got into PCA DE's and membership was essential to getting in the DE's which always sold out before being opened to non-members; then stopped doing DE's but stayed a member.
Honestly, I rarely attend any events, but likely will go to Porsche Parade from time to time. So I guess that's why I keep my membership current.
And for me, the cost has more than paid for itself for a lifetime through:
A. In 2002 they offered a $1,000 rebate to PCA members who bought an 02 Boxster S (which I took advantage of).
B. 10%-15% discounts on shop work
C. The PCA Club Coupe--I entered and was selected as one of the 48 buyers. Mine's number 2 of 50, and Porsche kept number 1. So that was pretty lucky, and the price they sold the car for was a bargain compared to equipping a 997 similarly. And I plan on keeping the Club Coupe until it dies or I do
Will everyone's PCA membership pay "dividends" like mine has? Probably not, but it was worth it to me.
Honestly, I rarely attend any events, but likely will go to Porsche Parade from time to time. So I guess that's why I keep my membership current.
And for me, the cost has more than paid for itself for a lifetime through:
A. In 2002 they offered a $1,000 rebate to PCA members who bought an 02 Boxster S (which I took advantage of).
B. 10%-15% discounts on shop work
C. The PCA Club Coupe--I entered and was selected as one of the 48 buyers. Mine's number 2 of 50, and Porsche kept number 1. So that was pretty lucky, and the price they sold the car for was a bargain compared to equipping a 997 similarly. And I plan on keeping the Club Coupe until it dies or I do
Will everyone's PCA membership pay "dividends" like mine has? Probably not, but it was worth it to me.
09-05-2010, 04:29 PM
#67
Does PCA membership allow for discounts on new cars? This may be a significant benefit.
Jim
Jim
09-06-2010, 03:14 PM
#68
In my case, it was (both times) one of those right place/right times things.
The Boxster and Boxster S rebate offered to PCA members in 2002 was a one time thing, according to Porsche (and subsequently the then head of Porsche Cars North America, whose name I cannot think of, was replaced), and hasn't been repeated.
The PCA Club Coupe was done to mark the 50th anniversary of the Porsche Club of America (obviously a one time thing), and at the time I remembered thinking, "Nice deal", and it was. At the time the X51 engine option was scarce and literally "sold out" at the nearly $18,000 option price. So Porsche surely didn't need to effectively "discount" the Club Coupe pricing, but they did by selling it for $99,911.00 plus whatever other additional options each buyer chose.
09-21-2010, 09:48 AM
#69
Rennlist Member
Joined in 2006. Very active region (Shenandoah). Always something going on. Great leadership and member participation. PCA membership is the second best reason for owning a Porsche.
