Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast

Derek
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A Porsche podcast for everyday owners — Derek from ElevenAfterNine has conversations about buying, owning, and driving these cars in the real world. Honest talk from someone deep in the culture and interviews with people who live it too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4d ago

    Why the Cheapest Way to Ship Your Porsche Costs the Most

    You just bought your dream Porsche. You got a great deal, arranged transportation, and now you're waiting for it to arrive. But do you actually know who's transporting your car? And what happens if it never shows up? I've shipped quite a few Porsches over the years, but there's a lot about the transportation business I've never fully understood. Why can two companies quote thousands of dollars apart for the exact same trip? Is enclosed transportation always better? What happens if your car gets damaged? And how do you know the company you're hiring is legitimate? To get some answers, I sat down with Corey Fay of AVI Transportation, who specializes in transporting high-end, exotic, and collector cars. Corey has moved everything from Porsche GT3 RS models and Lamborghinis to a Formula One car driven by Carlos Sainz. He's also witnessed some pretty unsettling things happening in the transportation industry. We discuss brokers versus actual carriers, why the cheapest shipping quote might be a terrible idea, how to verify a transporter's insurance, and why allowing a dealership to arrange shipping can sometimes create problems. Then we get into the really disturbing stuff: fraudulent transportation companies, cars disappearing, and a GT3 RS that suffered extensive damage during a routine tow. This conversation changed how I'll approach shipping a Porsche in the future. IN THIS EPISODE • Open vs. enclosed Porsche transportation • Soft-sided vs. hard-sided enclosed trailers • Brokers vs. carriers and why the difference matters • Why shipping quotes vary by thousands of dollars • How to verify a transporter's credentials and insurance • The risks of dealership-arranged transportation • What to inspect when your Porsche arrives • How car shipping scams work • Why expensive cars sometimes disappear • The GT3 RS towing disaster • Why every Porsche owner needs a trusted transporter • The Formula One car Corey transported • The one Porsche Corey would keep forever GUEST: COREY FAY AVI Transportation IG: @boston_transporter Corey@aviboston.com Phone: 617-928-1188 ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & Porsche Consulting: ElevenAfterNine.com YouTube: ElevenAfterNine Instagram: Instagram Apple Podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify: Spotify CONTACT 11afternine@gmail.com ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Oct 6

    Which Porsche Should You Actually Buy for the Money? | JayEmm on Cars

    What Porsche should you actually buy for the money? It’s probably the question I get asked more than any other. Do you buy a Boxster or Cayman? Stretch for a 911? Go older? Newer? And at what point does spending more money actually get you a better Porsche? To help answer it, I sat down with James Martin of JayEmm on Cars. James has driven an absurd number of cars over the years, from cheap sports cars to some of the most expensive and desirable Porsches ever made. We start with a simple budget and work our way up. James thinks Porsche owners can get caught in a constant search for the “better” car, when the cheaper car sitting next to it might actually be more fun. We talk about why the 986 Boxster may finally be having its moment, why good examples are disappearing, the Porsches enthusiasts unfairly look down on, and why some expensive modern Porsches simply don't work as well on the road. We also get into the 944, 968 and 928, Porsche gatekeeping, manual vs PDK, the Panamera Turbo that disappointed both of us, the GT4 RS, 911 S/T, and why James believes the right Porsche is ultimately the one that makes you want to drive it. IN THIS EPISODE • The best Porsche around $20,000 • 986 Boxster vs 987 Boxster • Why cheap 986s may not stay cheap forever • The best choices around $50,000 • Cayman R, 997.1 and Porsche 968 • Why James recommends the 991.1 GT3 at a higher budget • Manual vs PDK • Why the 911 S/T works, and where it doesn't • The Porsche James says disappointed him most • Why both of us were underwhelmed by the first-generation Panamera Turbo • Why the Porsche 928 surprised James • The forgotten 944, 968 and transaxle Porsches • Why James doesn't love the Cayman GT4 RS • Why expensive doesn't always mean better • Porsche gatekeeping and the “wrong” Porsche • Why the car you actually want may be the one you should buy JAYEMM ON CARS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JayEmmOnCars ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh Contact: 11afternine@gmail.com Buying a Porsche and want a second opinion before you wire the money? One-on-one Porsche buyer consulting is available at www.ElevenAfterNine.com. QUESTION FOR YOU If you had $50,000 to spend on one Porsche today, what would you buy? 00:00 What Porsche Should You Actually Buy? 01:08 Buy the Porsche You Actually Want 03:14 Why a Cheap Boxster Can Be Enough 05:14 Are Porsche Owners Always Chasing Something Better? 08:00 Porsche Gatekeeping and the “Wrong” Porsche 10:57 Which Unloved Porsche Will Be Next? 15:11 Why the 986 Boxster Is Finally Having Its Moment 19:11 The Problem With Classic Car Values 21:16 Buy the Car You Always Promised Yourself 25:07 Best Porsche Under $20,000 27:32 986 vs. 987 Boxster 29:01 Have Modern Porsches Become Too Refined? 30:36 Best Porsche Around $50,000 34:06 The Forgotten Porsche 968 35:15 Best Porsche Around $135,000 36:30 Why the 991.1 GT3 Is Still a Great Buy 38:13 Manual vs. PDK 40:08 What James Really Thinks of the 911 S/T 41:27 911 S/T vs. a Cheap Boxster 43:35 The Porsche James Says to Avoid 46:54 Why the Panamera Turbo Disappointed Both of Us 50:36 What Makes Porsche Different? 54:29 The Forgotten Transaxle Porsches 55:07 944, 968 and 928 58:12 Porsche Model Numbers Make No Sense 1:02:08 Why the 944 Still Matters 1:04:16 Why Younger Enthusiasts Love Pop-Up Headlights 1:08:00 Why James Doesn't Love the GT4 RS 1:10:51 Derek's Disastrous First Day With a 944 1:13:48 Bringing JayEmm to Drive New England 1:14:30 The Most Overrated Driving Road in America? ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Sep 29

    The Porsche Worth Keeping Isn't the Fast One | Patrick Long & Jeff Zwart

    What makes a Porsche worth keeping for the rest of your life? Patrick Long has raced some of the fastest and most important Porsches ever built. Jeff Zwart has spent decades racing, photographing, filming and living with them. Yet when I asked each of them to choose just one Porsche for the rest of their lives, neither chose the fastest car. We talk about why older, slower cars can sometimes deliver more of a driving experience, whether you can modify an air-cooled Porsche until you remove what made it special, why Jeff still drives his cars through snow, and how a Porsche becomes a keeper. We also spend plenty of time talking about Luftgekühlt! With Luft 12 coming to Town at Trilith outside Atlanta on October 10, Patrick and Jeff take us behind the scenes of how they choose the cars, why the venue matters so much, what makes a Porsche “Luft-worthy,” and why a beat-up old 912 with a great story can sometimes be more interesting than a priceless museum piece. And Jeff explains why, after 53 years together, his Porsche 914-6 would still be the one car he keeps. And for anyone heading to Luftgekühlt 12 in Atlanta on October 10, let me know. After this conversation with Patrick and Jeff, I moved a few things around and I’m planning to make the trip down as well. LUFTGEKÜHLT 12 Saturday, October 10, 2026 Town at Trilith Fayetteville, Georgia Tickets & Event Information: https://luftgekuhlt.com/pages/luft-12 Luftgekühlt: https://luftgekuhlt.com/ FOLLOW PATRICK LONG Website: https://patricklong.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plmotorsport/ FOLLOW JEFF ZWART Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zwart/ FOLLOW ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh Contact: 11afternine@gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 What Makes a Porsche Worth Keeping? 02:13 Does Driving Great Cars Change What You Value? 05:30 Why Older Porsches Feel Different 06:28 What Makes a Porsche “Luft-Worthy”? 09:02 How Luftgekühlt Chooses Its Cars 11:40 Why Luft Is More Than a Car Show 12:26 The Cars Outside Luft Can Be Just as Good 15:38 Air-Cooled vs. Water-Cooled Porsche 16:08 How Jeff Zwart Designs a Luft Venue 17:39 What You Should Look For at Luft 12 20:39 What Luft 12 Is Celebrating 21:34 Can Luft Get Too Big? 24:37 Why Patrick and Jeff Stay Approachable 25:48 Jeff Zwart's 53-Year Porsche 914-6 27:28 Can You Modify an Old Porsche Too Much? 30:32 Can a Restoration Remove a Porsche's Character? 33:57 What Makes a Porsche a Keeper? 34:26 Why Jeff Drives His Porsches in the Snow 36:37 The Problem With Saving Cars Instead of Driving Them 38:02 Does a Porsche Factory Racer Still Want to Drive Fast? 41:16 One Porsche for the Rest of Your Life 41:28 Jeff Zwart Chooses His 914-6 42:37 Patrick Long Chooses His One Porsche 44:26 Patrick's Case for Air-Cooled Porsche 46:08 Luft 12 and One Final Thought 46:45 “How Did the Car Make You Feel?” Buying a Porsche and want a second opinion before you wire the money? One-on-one Porsche buyer consulting is available at ElevenAfterNine.com. ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Sep 22

    Your Porsche Engine Has a Problem. Now What? | Jake Raby

    What do you do when your Porsche engine starts leaking, making noise, showing signs of bore scoring, or simply reaches the point where you have to decide whether to keep driving or tear it apart? Jake Raby of Flat Six Innovations joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about Porsche engine problems, rebuilds, upgrades, M96/M97 failures, air-cooled engines, bore scoring, IMS issues, and what owners should know before spending serious money. We start with one of the biggest questions Porsche owners face: How do you know when an engine actually needs to come apart? Jake explains what separates a true engine builder from a general repair shop, what questions you should ask before handing over your engine, why flat-rate work can be a warning sign, and why he believes standards and discipline matter more than speed. Then we get into the engines themselves. Jake explains why he considers bore scoring advanced wear rather than a traditional failure, why he believes some engines may effectively be born predisposed to it, and why low-mileage cars can sometimes concern him more than cars that have been driven hard. We also talk about my own 1972 911T and its leaking 2.7-liter engine. Do I leave it alone? Reseal it? Rebuild it? Make it bigger? Or put the engine aside and install something completely different? And yes, Jake also makes one statement that will probably start an argument: after owning and working on plenty of both, he believes the 996.1 is a better all-around car than the 964 or 993. Other topics include: • When an oil leak actually becomes a reason to open an engine • Rebuilding stock versus upgrading while you're in there • Why Jake rarely puts an engine back exactly as Porsche built it • 3.2-liter air-cooled engine swaps • LS V8 swaps into 996s • What Jake thinks of modern M96/M97 engine conversions • IMS bearing failures • Bore scoring and cylinder wear • Why some low-mileage Porsches may need more work than you expect • Why Jake says you should fully warm up your Porsche, then drive it hard • The Porsche Jake would keep if he could own only one GUEST: JAKE RABY Founder, Flat Six Innovations / Raby Engine Development FLAT SIX INNOVATIONS Website: https://flat6innovations.com/ RABY AIRCOOLED TECHNOLOGY Website: https://aircooledtechnology.com/ ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh Contact: 11afternine@gmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Your Porsche engine has a problem. Now what? 05:38 What separates a real engine builder? 17:59 Why Jake builds engines differently 25:05 How to choose a Porsche engine builder 32:10 Why water-cooled engine failures feel different 37:56 Jake: The 996.1 is better than the 964 and 993 47:54 My leaking 2.7-liter 911 engine 53:00 When is an oil leak bad enough to fix? 57:58 Rebuild it stock or make it better? 1:02:53 LS V8 swaps in a Porsche 996 1:08:55 When engine failure becomes an opportunity 1:11:22 Jake's take on the cause of bore scoring 1:12:38 Low mileage versus hard-driven engines 1:16:04 How to keep your Porsche engine healthy 1:18:33 Why Jake says to drive your Porsche hard 1:28:58 The one Porsche Jake would keep ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Sep 15

    How Police Catch Speeders, And How to Beat Their Tech | Vortex Radar

    How do police actually catch speeders today, and how much protection can a modern radar detector, laser jammer, or Waze really give you? I sat down with Ariel Bravy, the man behind Vortex Radar, one of the biggest sources for real-world radar detector, laser jammer, dash cam, and countermeasure testing. We cover radar vs. laser, K band vs. Ka band, why laser is so hard to detect, how laser jammers work, and how modern detectors filter false alerts from cars and automatic doors. Then we get into what matters for enthusiasts: the best setup for back roads, highways and canyon driving, whether directional arrows are worth it, how Waze fits into the picture, what happens with instant-on radar, clean installations for a Porsche, and what Ariel would buy today. We also talk about moving radar, laser, photo enforcement, aircraft enforcement, and the next generation of systems designed to be harder to detect. RADAR DETECTORS DISCUSSED Uniden R3 https://amzn.to/46QpszJ Uniden R4w https://amzn.to/4r486cb Uniden R8w https://amzn.to/4xO3hGx Escort Redline 360c https://amzn.to/4A8aClH Valentine 1 Gen2 https://amzn.to/3SHQar8 BlendMount https://amzn.to/4gOpApm FOLLOW VORTEX RADAR Website: https://www.vortexradar.com/ Best Radar Detectors: https://www.vortexradar.com/best-radar-detectors/ Best Laser Jammers: https://www.vortexradar.com/best-laser-jammers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VortexRadar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vortexradar/ X: https://x.com/VortexRadar FOLLOW ELEVENAFTERNINE Website & Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh Contact: 11afternine@gmail.com IN THIS EPISODE 00:00 Meet Ariel Bravy 02:05 Radar detectors vs. laser jammers 05:03 How laser jammers work 08:14 Can police tell you're using a jammer? 12:00 K band, Ka band and false alerts 15:19 Radar detectors on back roads 21:26 Canyon driving 22:42 Why Waze matters 25:22 Best affordable detector 27:21 Why arrows matter 32:20 Best set-it-and-forget-it detector 34:29 Clean Porsche installations 40:35 Can countermeasures still fail? 42:22 Best radar detector for a Porsche 43:19 Aircraft speed enforcement 44:39 Who is winning the technology arms race? 45:46 What's coming next 47:32 If police see your detector 49:12 What to do if you get pulled over Radar detectors, laser jammers, and other countermeasures are regulated differently depending on where you drive. Check applicable state and local laws before purchasing, installing, or using any equipment. Some product links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 8

    Should You Actually Buy a Porsche EV? | Jonny Lieberman, MotorTrend

    Porsche makes some very good electric cars. But are they actually the best EVs? I wanted to answer that question with someone who has driven nearly everything. Jonny Lieberman is Senior Features Editor at MotorTrend, host of Driving With Jonny, co-host of The InEVitable, and a regular on Spike’s Car Radio. He has driven everything from early Porsche 911s to the Taycan Turbo GT Weissach with the Manthey kit around the Nürburgring. And Jonny has opinions. We talk about what Porsche gets right with the Taycan, Macan EV and new electric Cayenne, where Tesla, Rivian and Lucid are ahead, why Porsche still refuses to embrace one-pedal driving, and whether removing the engine and sound takes away part of what makes a Porsche feel special. We also get into one of the most interesting opportunities in the Porsche market right now: depreciation. When a Porsche that originally cost well over $100,000 can suddenly be bought used for $40,000 to $50,000, should Porsche enthusiasts start paying attention? CONNECT WITH JONNY LIEBERMAN Driving With Jonny: https://www.youtube.com/@drivingwithjonny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnylieberman/ MotorTrend: https://www.motortrend.com/author/451144/jonny-lieberman Jonny’s Official Links: https://linktr.ee/jonnylieberman The InEVitable: https://theinevitablepodcast.podbean.com/ Spike’s Car Radio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spikes-car-radio/id1247694648 CONNECT WITH ElevenAfterNine Website and Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Eleven After Nine Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNinePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh CONTACT 11afternine@gmail.com Buying a Porsche and want a second opinion before you wire the money? One-on-one Porsche buyer consulting is available at ElevenAfterNine.com. QUESTION FOR YOU Would you buy a heavily depreciated used Taycan, or would you spend the same money on a gas-powered Porsche? And if Porsche eventually makes the Boxster and Cayman electric, can they still feel like real Porsches? CHAPTERS 00:00 - Meet Jonny Lieberman 01:06 - Are Electric Porsches Actually Good? 02:30 - Taycan vs Audi RS e-tron GT 03:14 - The Problem With the Electric Macan 04:54 - Porsche’s Electric Cayenne Strategy 07:01 - Why Jonny Loves BMW’s Electric 7 Series 10:19 - Did Porsche Bet Wrong on EVs? 11:18 - What Happens to the Electric Boxster and Cayman? 13:40 - Can an EV Still Feel Like a Porsche? 18:08 - When Did Engine Sound Become So Important? 25:19 - Can Porsche Make an EV Feel Special? 27:40 - Tesla Full Self-Driving Changes the Conversation 29:38 - Jonny’s Tesla FSD Torture Test 31:20 - The Cybertruck and the Family of Skunks 33:29 - Porsche vs Tesla Driver Assistance 39:05 - Tesla and Rivian vs Traditional Automakers 39:46 - Why Porsche Won’t Use One-Pedal Driving 42:16 - Is Porsche Holding Onto the Past? 44:26 - Porsche Adds Fake Gears to the Taycan 46:42 - Do Fake Gears Belong in an Electric Porsche? 52:03 - Why Over-the-Air Updates Matter 54:08 - Tesla’s Hidden Software Advantage 56:08 - Volkswagen’s Software Problem 59:50 - Used Taycan Depreciation: Problem or Opportunity? 1:03:40 - Why Lucid May Survive 1:08:01 - Did Porsche Enter the EV Market at the Wrong Time? 1:11:05 - Why Should Anyone Buy a Porsche EV? 1:12:43 - Which Taycan Generation Should You Buy? 1:16:10 - The Secret to Successful EV Ownership 1:18:19 - Jonny’s Favorite Porsche Ever 1:26:51 - The Best Porsche for $60,000 to $75,000 1:28:29 - 997 vs 991 vs Air-Cooled 911 1:31:06 - The Porsche Carrera T Jonny Loves ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 1

    Stop Saving Your Porsche for Someday | Kris Clewell, Overcrest

    Most Porsche owners spend years worrying about mileage, paint, value, and keeping the car perfect. Kris Clewell has put well over 100,000 miles on his 1972 Albert Blue Porsche 911T, driven it across the country, taken it down roads most owners would never consider, and he thinks we may be missing the point. Kris is the co-founder of Overcrest, host of the Overcrest Podcast, photographer, filmmaker, writer, and one of the people whose work helped shape the way I think about old cars and road trips. He also happens to own the same year and color Porsche as I do, a 1972 Albert Blue 911T. What started as a conversation about those two cars turned into something much bigger. This ended up being one of my favorite conversations I've had on ElevenAfterNine. If you own a Porsche, an old car, a motorcycle, or anything else that gives you an excuse to go somewhere, I think there is something in this episode for you. The car isn't the point. What you do with it is. IN THIS EPISODE • More than 100,000 miles in Kris's 1972 Porsche 911T • How cheap Volkswagens eventually led Kris to Porsche • Rebuilding his first 911SC himself • The $150,000 offer that almost bought his 911 • Why his kids are one reason he may never sell it • Why he drives a valuable air-cooled Porsche on gravel • Why Kris considers paint a wear item • Cars as tools for exploration • Why you shouldn't waste the "in-between" • Driving, solitude, and flow state • The emotional moment that created Overcrest • What makes an Overcrest Rally different • How Kris scouts routes to create real experiences • The incredible Renault Le Car story from rural Oregon FOLLOW KRIS CLEWELL & OVERCREST Overcrest: https://overcrestproductions.com Overcrest Rally: https://overcrestproductions.com/pages/rally Overcrest Podcast: https://overcrestproductions.com/pages/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@overcrestproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overcrestproductions WATCH DAS ZIEL Kris Clewell and Alex Nelson's cross-country film featuring Kris's 1972 Porsche 911: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGtKUcGBBwE ElevenAfterNine Website & Porsche Consulting: https://www.elevenafternine.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine/ Contact: 11afternine@gmail.com ElevenAfterNine is an independent enthusiast podcast and is not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Aug 25

    You're Probably Buying Too Much Porsche | PCA's Technical Director

    Are Porsche owners spending thousands more for performance they can barely use? This week on ElevenAfterNine, I sit down with Manny Alban, former National President and current Technical Director of the Porsche Club of America, to talk about why the "base" Porsche may actually be one of the smartest and most enjoyable cars in the lineup. Manny has driven an enormous range of Porsches, from base Carreras and Boxsters to GT cars, Turbo S models, the 918 Spyder, and just about everything in between. His take surprised me. When Porsche sends cars to PCA for testing, the base models are often the ones everyone wants to drive. We get into what happens when you start adding horsepower, all-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, carbon buckets, center locks, Sport-Tex, PASM, Porsche Sport Exhaust and other expensive options. At what point are you improving the car, and when are you simply buying more Porsche than you can actually use? We also talk about two used Porsches Manny believes are up and coming. IN THIS EPISODE: Why Porsche doesn't actually call the Carrera a "base 911"Why PCA testers often prefer the least expensive versionBase Carrera vs Carrera S vs GTSWhy lower horsepower can make a Porsche more funRear-wheel drive vs all-wheel driveWhich Porsche options Manny always recommendsWhy carbon bucket seats may be the wrong choiceManny's problem with Sport-Tex and Alcantara steering wheelsWhy he thinks Porsche center locks make little sense on a street carThe story behind PCA's 60th Anniversary Club CoupeHow modern stability systems make today's Porsches easier to drive fastWhy modern Porsches may simply be too fast for public roadsWhy the 991.1 Carrera may be one of today's best Porsche buysWhy buyers shouldn't automatically fear an early BoxsterManual vs PDKThe one Porsche Manny would choose if he could only have one CONNECT WITH MANNY AND THE PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA: Porsche Club of America: https://www.pca.org/ PCA Insider Podcast: https://podcast.pca.org/ PCA Insider on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/porsche-club-insider/id1599573815 PCA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/porscheclubofamerica PCA Tech Tactics: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCZmxzg99WQxxBgFOwP1r5O6yfBGTRIsA CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINE: Website: https://elevenafternine.com/ Porsche Buyer Consulting: https://elevenafternine.com/consulting.html YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theelevenafternine Listen to Eleven After Nine: https://shows.acast.com/eleven-after-nine Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fpVL61pWEZDkaygT7cGZh CONTACT: 11afternine@gmail.com QUESTION FOR YOU: Would you rather own a well-optioned base Carrera or spend the extra money for a Carrera S or GTS? Let me know below. I'm especially curious to hear from anyone who has owned both. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Meet Manny Alban 01:50 - What Does "Base Porsche" Actually Mean? 03:13 - Why Manny Loves Base Models 04:54 - Building a Carrera T Before the T Existed 07:28 - Base Panamera vs Turbo S 09:55 - Why 95 Horsepower Can Be More Fun 11:43 - Rear-Wheel Drive vs All-Wheel Drive 16:13 - Which Porsche Options Are Actually Worth Buying? 20:52 - Comfort Seats vs Carbon Buckets 22:56 - The Problem With Sport-Tex and Alcantara 24:47 - Manny's Problem With Porsche Center Locks 28:33 - Inside the PCA 60th Anniversary Club Coupe 33:37 - Behind the Scenes With Porsche Designers 35:07 - Are Modern Porsches Too Fast? 39:29 - The Undervalued Porsche Manny Would Buy 42:42 - Why the Early Boxster Deserves Another Look 44:45 - Manual vs PDK 47:30 - If Manny Could Own Only One Porsche 49:01 - Driving the Porsche 918 Spyder 50:34 - Why Every Porsche Doesn't Need to Be the Fastest One #Porsche #Porsche911 #Carrera #CarreraS #Porsche991 #PorscheBoxster #PCA #PorscheClubOfAmerica #ElevenAfterNine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Porsche podcast for everyday owners — Derek from ElevenAfterNine has conversations about buying, owning, and driving these cars in the real world. Honest talk from someone deep in the culture and interviews with people who live it too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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