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Here are two examples of what is available on our Porsche Approved Demonstrator and Pre-Owned Porsche Program.

The Porsche marque has long been recognised for its exclusive and individual sports cars. These two beautiful white drop tops are no different, designed to offer outstanding performance and superior technology as well as high quality and lasting appeal. W gets behind the wheel as the day breaks at Sydney's Whale Beach on our Northern Beaches.

A 992-generation Porsche 911 Cabriolet Carrera 4S and a 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition grace the coast line in their Carrara White Metallic paint. The fact that more than 60% of all Porsche vehicles ever built are still on the road today, makes no difference to the street appeal of these two cars.

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To help make your pre-owned Porsche purchase easier, Porsche has developed its Approved Pre-owned Car Program which is in use at Porsche Centre Willoughby. All cars are subjected to a rigorous inspection where they must fully satisfy a range of exacting criteria demonstrating high levels of safety, reliability and performance that you would expect from any Porsche on the road today.

No roof? No problem. The 992-generation Porsche 911 Cabriolet is every bit as engaging as its hardtop counterpart. The performance gap between 911 Coupe and Cabriolet is closer than ever before.

The as new, MY22 Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Year Edition finished in Carrara White Metallic with a full leather Bordeaux Red interior is motivated by an engine based on the impressive 4.0L naturally aspirated engine of the GTS model. This car was created to celebrate 25 years of Porsche's iconic mid-engined roadster. If you enjoy driving you would be hard pressed to find a machine that delivers more thrills than this one, especially equipped with the 6-speed manual gearbox.

This car was factory equipped with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) sports suspension with ride height lowered by 20 mm, Adaptive Sports seats Plus (18-way, electric) incl. memory package & Passenger footwell storage net. It was upgraded with a front end clear PPF protection pack from new. Standard equipment includes: fully electric soft top (operable to 50km/h), reversing camera, 3D touchscreen satnav with bluetooth/iPod/Apple Carplay connections plus the venerable 4.0L naturally aspirated (Porsche engineered and built) 4.0L six cylinder engine. It is not possible to order a new version of this car - all 25 Year Editions had to be built in 2021 - 2021 being the 25th anniversary of the Boxster.

Mile after mile, it's hard to find fault with the Cabriolet compared to the 911 Coupe. Even when you aren't living that fabulous top-down lifestyle, the 911 is a car that makes running errands exhilarating. The cabin is quiet with the top up. The engine's power is easy to extract in short bursts between stoplights. The steering and chassis are nimble enough to make darting around city streets a breeze. A number of driver-assistance aids are present to make commuting easier too. You might notice some disparity between the coupe and cabriolet at the limit, say on a track, but that's not where 4S Cabriolets are playing. Plus, you get the added sensory enjoyment of topless motoring: the wind in your hair, the sun gracing your brow. All the better to hear that lovely flat-six hum behind you, too.

The 911 gets a huge tech upgrade for its latest iteration, which is obvious from the minute you get behind the wheel. The central analogue tachometer is flanked by a pair of high-resolution displays, and the right side is reconfigurable, allowing you to see vehicle data, a full-screen map and more.

Guide to Buying a Pre-Owned Porsche

A good service history

Look for a Porsche that has been serviced regularly by an Official Porsche Centre. This means that the car has been looked after by Porsche trained technicians and serviced with Porsche Genuine Parts.

Put together a checklist

If you are comparing several vehicles, it may be helpful to put together a checklist of items such as model year, kilometres, performance and features. By going through the same checklist for all vehicles you will get a clearer comparison.

Purchase through an Official Porsche Centre

Where possible, you should purchase your pre-owned Porsche from an Official Porsche Centre, such as Porsche Centre Willoughby. With more than 50 years of experience, we are well versed in everything Porsche, both new and pre-owned, and are best placed to provide model-specific advice from the 356 through to our E-Hybrid range. Purchasing through us, you know that the car has been inspected by Porsche trained technicians and is eligible for Porsche Assistance and a Porsche factory warranty which can be extended up to 15 years. Porsche Centre Willoughby also provides pre-purchase inspections through our Service Department.

Additional research for older models

Adrian Streather, an international writer and Porsche enthusiast, has compiled several technical publications to help the every day owner and enthusiast make informed choices when purchasing older model Porsches. Titled "The Essential Companion" and "The Essential Buyers Guide", Adrian's books are used within Porsche AG, including versions published in both English and German, which are available for purchase at the Porsche Museum. To view or purchase Mr Streather’s publications, please visit Grimmenstein Books.

Further Assistance

Porsche Centre Willoughby welcomes the opportunity to assist you with your Porsche purchase decision. To discuss your requirements further or to arrange a pre-purchase inspection, please contact us on 02 8966 6900.

We don't just sell Porsches. We buy them too. If you are considering selling or upgrading your Porsche, Porsche Centre Willoughby is here to help.

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