My oldest son is 12, and very much enamored with Porsche. Any age appropriate gift suggestions for Christmas? Books? I thought about getting him a junior membership to PCA, but didn’t know exactly what that entails. Any suggestions would be great. Thanks in advance.

  • BaboonFury@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Is 12 too old for die cast models? I loved those growing up and they helped shape my interest in Porsche from a young age.

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    1 year ago

    The Lego suggestions are great. If you have a game console or a PC for gaming, also consider Forza Horizon 5, and buy the Porsche car pack. I had a lot of fun with that.

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    11 months ago

    You can join the PCA with a Porsche through the Test Drive program. Same cost as a membership. He will get the award winning Porsche Panorama magazine, printed version, every month in the mail. Once you’re in as a Test Drive member, you can sign him up for the Juniors. When I was his age, I was a Porsche enthusiast but didn’t even know about Panorama. Another enthusiast gave me a copy when I was 21. I thought I was in heaven because it was a magazine solely dedicated to all things Porsche. Cost of the membership is $46/year. https://www.pca.org/pca-test-drive

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    1 year ago

    I’d say you have a few choices… a 1/18 scale model of a GT3 or one of the race cars, history of the 911 book, or a book on Porsche history with LeMans, OR a cool hat or t shirt. Lots of options really…just whatever would keep his interest and grow the hobby for him

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      1 year ago

      Even at 29, half my love of Porsche’s is translated to me taking a 928 out in Forza on Le Mans and running at 180 mph down the Mulsanne straight with the car maintaining its composure like the proper thoroughbred it is.

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    1 year ago

    Be his hero. Find a junk/salvage one and you guys spend the next 4 years restoring it together. Then buy big parts for future birthdays/Xmas presents.

    Happy 16th kiddo.

    The real gift would be the memories, for both of ya.