June Member Profiles

Member Profile: Ryan Boxler

By:JamesB.BeavanIII

Member Names & Join Date:

Ryan Boxler (Box) - 05/05/2022 (Previously some point in the early 00’s)

Current Cars, Previous Cars:

Current- 2006 911 Carrera

Previous - 1987 944… all of the hot wheels and die cast.

Have you served on any Regional or National committees: No

What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America:

When I was 18 and driving my very tired 944 (175k less than gentle miles before I got my teenage hands on it), the service manager of Porsche Silver Spring took pity on me when my clutch imploded on itself. Understanding I couldn’t afford half the cost of the car on the *many, many* hour clutch job he offered the PCA discount and his own cost discount to help get me back on the road. He had seen me fawning over one of his associates 928, and just loitering around looking at things I could never afford. One of the sales gentlemen, on what I assume must have been their slowest day, even let me sit in the first Carrera GT they had in, behind the crimson ropes and covered in plastic, but they let this dirty from working at UPS kid climb into supercar royalty, fresh from Germany. Reinforced the hook.

When it came time to buy a vehicle, what made you choose your Porsche and is this your first Porsche (if not please detail prior Porsche's):

The first girl I ever made friends with, first girl I ever kissed in kindergarten, was named Porscha. It was hardwired into a very young boy that “Porsche” meant pretty girls and pretty cars. Since then, I grew up pining for my friend’s father’s guards red on black on black Fuchs wheels 1983 944, which he wouldn’t part with, so I bought my first white on tan 944. Learned that an 18-year-old can’t afford a tired 944 and have been working towards a 911 since, and finally have it!

What are your favorite Regional &/or National events: The drives. It’s delightful just heading out with similarly minded enthusiasts on a beautiful day.

What is your favorite PCA memory:

Shutting down I 83 for the Hopkins Toy Drive. Absolutely unreal.

What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members:

Encourage others to sign up, let your insurance know (lowers your rates and pays for itself) and enjoy the magazines.

If money was no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why:

Mine. It’s my perfect car. It’s simple as they came with the original owner only spending money on noise and look (sport exhaust, Bose, sunroof, and sparkly silver). Faster than I am, and just everything I wanted, more than I need.

Anything additional you would like to share about yourself (Family/Work/Etc):

Over a decade ago I started an online community which has grown to be the largest childfree dating/ friends/community group online, which has spread to regional meets and events. We’re the cool aunts and uncles who are happy to hand the kids back hyped up on sugar. www.childfree4childfree.com

Chesapeake Region

Member Profile: Andy Hsu

By:JamesB.BeavanIII

Member Names & Join Date:

Andy Hsu October 29, 2022

Current Cars, Previous Cars:

2022 992 Carrera GTS 7-spd manual

2016 BMW F82 M4 6-spd manual

2000 BMW E46 323ci 5-spd manual

Have you served on any Regional or National committees: No, I have not served on any Regional or National committees.

What encouraged you to join the Porsche Club of America: I was with the BMWCCA for quite some time when I was driving BMWs, so naturally when the 911 arrived, I had to join the PCA!

When it came time to buy a vehicle, what made you choose your Porsche and is this your first Porsche (if not please detail prior Porsche's): It was a happy accident actually. In late 2021, I've been happily driving my BMW F82 M4 for a good 5

years and the plan was to keep it long term 10+ years. On one unfortunate day, road debris struck the oil cooler which immediately seized the engine. The car was totaled and I was put in a difficult position with being car-less. As I shopped for a car, it was increasingly difficult to find a daily commuter vehicle that drove fantastic, somewhat lightweight, made well, looked the part, and most importantly: it had to have a manual transmission. On top of that, deep into the supply chain shortage and the car market becoming insane made the process arduous.

Without going into supercar territory, the 911 fit the criteria superbly! 12 months and a successful Euro Delivery later, I'm a happy driver again!

What are your favorite Regional &/or National events:

I really enjoy the drives and charity events but being so new to the club, I'm sure I'll be exposed to more favorites.

What is your favorite PCA memory: Not that many since I'm new to the club. Ask me in a year or so.

What advice about PCA or Chesapeake would you give to new members:

Go meet the wonderful people! Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming.

If money was no object, what Porsche would you love to own and why:

That's difficult. My favorite is a 964 gen 911 so naturally I would love to own a Singer 964 done up to my spec. As for a modern car, I'd go with a 991.1 911R, 991.2 GT3, 992 GT3T or a 992 Sport Classic.

Anything additional you would like to share about yourself (Family/Work/Etc): I'm the Creative Director and a Partner at a post-production agency in Bethesda MD where we work with many global brands and outlets you may have seen some of our work on television, in the cinema, or online! My wife and I just married earlier this year in January after a 10-year relationship plus a 2-year delay because of the pandemic. The plan is to get her into a Porsche soon! We have a greyhound and two cats. www.andyhsu.com