Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast

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Can You Buy a Porsche Without Losing Money? | Nathan Merz

3 november 2026 · 1 uur 38 min
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Can you buy a Porsche, drive it, enjoy it, and eventually sell it without losing a pile of money? Lees meer

It’s something I hear constantly from Porsche owners, especially people who can only own one fun car at a time.

My guest this week is my friend Nathan Merz, owner of Columbia Valley Luxury Cars and one of the people I trust most when it comes to understanding Porsches and the market around them.

Nathan and I have known each other for more than a decade. I actually bought my first Porsche 356 from him.

This time I wanted to talk about something that affects a much larger group than serious collectors: how do ordinary enthusiasts move through different Porsches without making an expensive mistake every time they change cars?

We start with the word “flipping” and why it can describe very different people. Then Nathan explains why the most important financial decision often happens when you buy the car, why quality matters more than obsessing over a particular model or option, and why maintenance, insurance and other ownership expenses completely change the math.

We talk about accident history, Carfax, mileage, service records and Nathan’s idea of “free miles.”

Then we try to build a Porsche ownership ladder starting with someone who has $25,000 to $35,000.

Most importantly, Nathan makes the case that Porsche ownership shouldn’t become an accounting exercise. Protecting your money matters, but the entire point is still owning and driving a car that means something to you.

NATHAN MERZ

Columbia Valley Luxury Cars:

https://cvluxurycars.com/

Porsche Content:

https://cvluxurycars.com/category/porsche/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/cvlcporsche/

ELEVENAFTERNINE

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https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine

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The Cheapest Way Into Air-Cooled Isn’t a Porsche | Eva Gregory, Hagerty - Be Differential Podcast

27 oktober 2026 · 59 min
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Want to get into air-cooled cars without spending Porsche money? Maybe the answer has been sitting right in front of us all along. Lees meer

My guest today is Eva Gregory, Senior Manager of Marketing Partnerships at Hagerty, former Director of Operations at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, and host of the Be Differential podcast.

Eva's journey into classic cars started with a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle that she bought to replace her daily driver. Was it a sensible financial decision? Absolutely not. But it became the car that taught her how to turn a wrench, diagnose problems, borrow tools, and eventually replace an entire engine after a friend ignored the oil warning light and seized it.

We also get into her Karmann Ghia, a car she compares surprisingly closely to the Porsche 356 driving experience. Having owned a 356 myself, along with a rather questionable $500 Porsche 914 project, and still driving my 1972 911T, I had plenty to contribute to the discussion.

But this episode isn't just about old Volkswagens and Porsches.

We talk about why classic cars get under your skin, whether learning to work on them makes ownership more affordable, and why some of our most miserable automotive experiences become our favorite stories.

Eva also shares her perspective on making car culture more welcoming, how motorsport audiences are changing, what Formula 1's Drive to Survive got right, why IMSA offers such incredible fan access, and what her work at Hagerty has taught her about the enthusiast community.

And of course, I ask Eva which Porsche she'd keep if she could own only one for the rest of her life.

If you've ever fallen in love with an old car that made absolutely no financial sense, this episode is for you.

CONNECT WITH EVA GREGORY & BE DIFFERENTIAL

Website:

https://www.bedifferentialpodcast.com/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@BeDifferentialPodcast

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bedifferentialpodcast/

Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-d…
What Should You Buy Instead of a Porsche? | Everyday Driver

20 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 32 min
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Is a Porsche really worth the money compared to the alternatives? And when is it not? Lees meer

I sat down with Paul Schmucker and Todd Deeken of Everyday Driver to tackle a question Porsche enthusiasts don't always like asking: Are we actually getting more enjoyment when we spend more money?

Paul and Todd have spent nearly two decades driving, comparing, and reviewing everything from Porsches and Corvettes to BMWs and Lotuses. They're also the guys behind one of my favorite automotive YouTube channels, the Everyday Driver Car Debate podcast, and some fantastic automotive films.

We start with Paul's first real sports car, a 1988 Porsche 928 S4, and work our way through the Porsche ownership experience, including why the cheapest or least powerful car might actually be the most fun.

We also get into Porsche's rising prices, the obsession with horsepower, why people are afraid to put miles on their cars, and whether some of the alternatives offer a better driving experience for the money.

IN THIS EPISODE

Paul's Porsche 928 S4 and the car that started it all

Why Porsche prices are getting harder to justify

Are base Porsches actually the smarter choice?

The case for driving your Porsche instead of protecting its resale value

Track days, Hooked on Driving, Watkins Glen, and Palmer Motorsports Park

Cayman, Boxster, GT4, and the appeal of mid-engine Porsches

Porsche versus Corvette and other alternatives

How much horsepower do you actually need?

Finding a great driver's car for around $40,000

Todd's experience owning a Porsche Cayenne

Which Porsche would Paul and Todd keep?

Their experience driving the legendary Porsche 959

Paul and Todd have driven more cars than most of us will ever get near, and I appreciated how willing they were to challenge the idea that more expensive automatically means better.

CONNECT WITH EVERYDAY DRIVER

Website: https://www.everydaydriver.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EverydayDriver

The Car Debate Podcast: https://www.e…
Why the Cheapest Way to Ship Your Porsche Costs the Most

13 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
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You just bought your dream Porsche. You got a great deal, arranged transportation, and now you're waiting for it to arrive. Lees meer

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

6 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 16 min
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What Porsche should you actually buy for the money? Lees meer

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

29 september 2026 · 46 min
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What makes a Porsche worth keeping for the rest of your life? Lees meer

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/

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Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/zwart/

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https://www.youtube.com/@ElevenAfterNine

Podcast YouTube:

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

22 september 2026 · 1 uur 36 min
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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? Lees meer

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

15 september 2026 · 54 min
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How do police actually catch speeders today, and how much protection can a modern radar detector, laser jammer, or Waze really give you? Lees meer

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:

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Instagram:

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Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eleven-after-nine-a-porsche-culture-podcast/id1887344928

Spotify:

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Contact:

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

8 september 2026 · 1 uur 34 min
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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. Lees meer

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:

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Spotify:

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Stop Saving Your Porsche for Someday | Kris Clewell, Overcrest

1 september 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
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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. Lees meer

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

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

25 augustus 2026 · 51 min
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Are Porsche owners spending thousands more for performance they can barely use? Lees meer

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 version

Base Carrera vs Carrera S vs GTS

Why lower horsepower can make a Porsche more fun

Rear-wheel drive vs all-wheel drive

Which Porsche options Manny always recommends

Why carbon bucket seats may be the wrong choice

Manny's problem with Sport-Tex and Alcantara steering wheels

Why he thinks Porsche center locks make little sense on a street car

The story behind PCA's 60th Anniversary Club Coupe

How modern stability systems make today's Porsches easier to drive fast

Why modern Porsches may simply be too fast for public roads

Why the 991.1 Carrera may be one of today's best Porsche buys

Why buyers shouldn't automatically fear an early Boxster

Manual vs PDK

The 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/

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You’re Killing Your Porsche by Babying It | The Motor Oil Geek

18 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 10 min
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Could babying your Porsche actually be shortening the life of its engine? Lees meer

This week on Eleven After Nine, I sit down with Lake Speed Jr., better known as The Motor Oil Geek, for a conversation every Porsche owner should hear.

Lake is a Certified Lubrication Specialist, Oil Monitoring Analyst, Porsche owner, founder of SPEEDiagnostix, and one of the people behind the development of Driven Racing Oil. He has spent years studying used oil samples and what they can tell us about engine wear.

We start with one of the most debated issues in the Porsche world, bore scoring.

Is the commonly quoted 2% bore-scoring rate really the whole story?

Lake explains what he found after looking at thousands of oil samples, why elevated iron, aluminum and silicon matter, and why a single oil analysis tells you far less than watching the trend over several oil changes.

Then we get into the part that surprised me most.

FIND LAKE SPEED JR. / THE MOTOR OIL GEEK

The Motor Oil Geek on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@themotoroilgeek

The Motor Oil Geek on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/themotoroilgeek/

SPEEDiagnostix:

https://www.speediagnostix.com/

SPEEDiagnostix Oil Analysis Kits:

https://www.speediagnostix.com/collections/oil-analysis-kit

PRODUCTS & RESOURCES MENTIONED

Nothing here is sponsored. Lake receives nothing from any oil or fuel brand and said so on the record. Links marked ★ are affiliate links — same price to you, small commission to me. See the disclosure below.

Motor oil

Driven DT40 — https://amzn.to/4wyUgQ3 — what I run in the 997

Driven DI40 — https://amzn.to/4g4RWLS — for direct-injection engines

Mobil 1 ESP 0W-40 X4 — Lake rates this one highly

⚠️ Note: Mobil 1 sells several 0W-40s and they are not the same oil. The Euro FS 0W-40 shears out of grade quickly per Lake's data. Check the exact product before you buy.

Fuel system

Chevron Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner — https://amzn.to/4cJSl3U — one bottle, one tank, roughly once a year

Top…
Porsche Secrets From the Man Who Designed the 981, Carrera GT & Cayenne

11 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 46 min
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Most Porsche owners know the cars. Very few ever get to hear how the decisions behind them were actually made. Lees meer

My guest this week is Hugh Robinson, the former Porsche designer who spent 15 years inside Porsche during one of the most important periods in the company's modern history.

Hugh helped bring the original Cayenne interior to production, worked on the production interior of the Carrera GT, and created the design that became the 981 Boxster and Cayman.

And he has some stories.

We get into the internal decisions, arguments, compromises and engineering problems that shaped cars many of us now have sitting in our garages.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why Porsche believed in the Cayenne when many enthusiasts thought it would destroy the company

• How the Cayenne helped give Porsche the money and confidence to build cars like the GT3 and GT4

• Why Hugh thought Porsche should take the Cayenne racing at Dakar

• The real reason the Carrera GT was created alongside the Cayenne

• How the Carrera GT's famous high-mounted wooden shifter almost disappeared from the production car

• The engineering work required to save that shifter

• Why the 918 Spyder needed to debut before the 981 Boxster and Cayman

• Why Hugh deliberately wanted the 981 to stop looking like a smaller 911

• The single design decision that gave Hugh enough freedom to completely change the 981's shape

• What Hugh wanted on the 981 that Porsche would not approve

• Why he believes the Boxster should never be considered simply the Porsche you buy when you cannot afford a 911

• Hugh's ideal version of the 981 Boxster

• The color combination he originally imagined for the 981

• His defense of the controversial 996 headlights

• Why he believes the 996 and early Boxster are finally getting the appreciation they deserve

• The one Porsche Hugh would choose if he could put anything in his garage

This is one of my favorite conversations I've had on ElevenAfterNine. If you love Porsche design, the 981 gen…
The Porsche Upgrade Most Owners Waste Money On | Andy Hendriksen (While You're In There)

4 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
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Porsche owners love upgrading their cars. But when does an upgrade actually make your Porsche worse? Lees meer

Andy Hendriksen from the "While You're In There" YouTube channel joins me again for a detailed conversation about one of the easiest places to spend thousands of dollars unnecessarily: suspension.

We get into coilovers, OEM suspension, worn shocks, bushings, control arms, alignment, corner balancing, tires, ride height and the expensive parts Porsche owners are often convinced they need.

Andy has tried Bilstein, KW, KONI, Öhlins and plenty of factory Porsche setups across everything from the 993 and 996 to the 987. His conclusion might surprise you.

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⏱️ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS

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00:00 - Sunday Morning Catch-Up & Emergency Pancakes

01:29 - PCA Downeast Region "Porsches in the Park" & Dempsey Center

03:37 - Detailing Tools, Polishing Paint & Flow State

08:00 - How Do You Know Your Porsche Suspension Is Shot?

13:10 - How Worn Rear Suspension Ruins Front Steering Feel

16:40 - OEM vs. Aftermarket: Coilovers, Monoballs & Over-Adjustability

25:15 - DIY Mechanical Tips: Rust, Safety & The Spring Compressor Rule

31:15 - Why OEM Porsche Suspension Design Is Underrated

34:25 - The OEM-Plus Sweet Spot (987 Spyder Springs & Koni Sports)

37:15 - Ohlins Road & Track: The Ultimate Street Setup

39:55 - The Monoball Mistake: Why Solid Bushings Ruin Street Porsches

43:12 - Proper Alignment Mechanics, Kinematic Toe & Corner Balancing

49:50 - String Alignments vs. The $10,000 CSM Performance Laser System

56:30 - The Single Best Driving Upgrade: Tires & Michelin Pilot Sport 4S

01:01:17 - Guessing Andy’s New Mystery Porsche (Engine in Back, 3 Pedals)

01:06:38 - Introducing Elferlog: The Digital Maintenance Logbook for Porsches

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🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE & FEATURED LINKS

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Is Fister Exhaust the Best First Mod for Your Porsche? | Darin Fister

28 juli 2026 · 45 min
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In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, Derek sits down with good friend and Porsche community icon Darin Fister, founder of FD Motorsports. Known widely for creating the legendary Fister Exhaust and the game-changing Goldenrod shift linkage, Darin shares his story—from fabricating in his driveway to building one of the most respected aftermarket names in the Porsche world. Lees meer

We dive into how the Fister exhaust design was created, why build quality and tone matter over pure volume, how to eliminate cabin drone, and what makes these modifications the ultimate bang-for-your-buck upgrade for 993, 996, 997, and water-cooled Porsches alike.

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CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction & Welcome to Darin Fister

02:23 - Why Exhaust is the First Mod Every Porsche Owner Wants

03:30 - The History & Origin Story of FD Motorsports (2005 to Today)

08:20 - Customer-First Philosophy & Organic Business Growth

12:15 - Developing the Fister Exhaust Sound: Stage 1, 2, and 3 Explained

17:43 - 993 vs. 996 / 997 Exhaust Systems & Center Bypasses

22:33 - New R&D: Developing Exhaust Options for 996 / 997 Turbos

24:14 - Why Aftermarket Exhausts Drone & How Fister Prevents It

28:18 - DIY Installation Tips: How to Install a Fister Exhaust at Home

35:35 - Ceramic Coating (Cerakote) Benefits for Thermal Management

38:08 - The Origin Story of the Legendary "Goldenrod" Shift Linkage

44:30 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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7 Things a “Clean CARFAX” Isn’t Telling You

21 juli 2026 · 29 min
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A "Clean CARFAX" report is supposed to give you total peace of mind—but it can easily give you a false sense of security. In this episode of Eleven After Nine, Derek breaks down 7 hidden secrets, red flags, and nuances hiding in plain sight inside vehicle history reports. Lees meer

Whether you’re hunting for a Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayman, or any enthusiast car, relying solely on a clean report can cost you thousands—or make you walk away from an absolute bargain.

In This Episode, We Cover:

Why a "clean" CARFAX doesn't mean a car was never in an accident.

The simple VIN swap trick unscrupulous sellers use to trick buyers.

How to spot winter drivers vs. stored garage queens using service months.

Why CARFAX frequently inflates ownership numbers (and how to verify the real count).

What quick-lube shops vs. specialist mechanics reveal about a owner's ethos.

How minor damage reports can actually create incredible buying opportunities.

Derek's cautionary tale buying a 1982 911 SC and why a Porsche-specific PPI is non-negotiable.

Resources & Consulting

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Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & The Truth About CARFAX Reports

01:21 – What History Reports Can (and CAN'T) See

02:40 – Secret #1: The VIN Swap Trick

03:47 – Secret #2: Decoding Salt States & Winter Driving Patterns

05:07 – Secret #3: Why CARFAX Gets Ownership Counts Wrong

06:17 – Secret #4: Service Location Red Flags (Quick-Lubes vs. Specialists)

08:15 – Calling Shops & Reclaiming Records From Dealers

09:30 – Secret #5: The "Repeated Visit" Pattern (Spotting Lemons)

10:45 – Odometer Rollbacks vs. Simple Transposition Errors

11:58 – Secret #6: Minor Damage vs. Minor Accid…
How Porsche Owners Accidentally Ruin Their Paint

14 juli 2026 · 1 uur
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This week on the ElevenAfterNine Podcast my professional detailer answers the Porsche car care questions you email me most — paint correction, ceramic coating, PPF, proper washing, claying, tire shine, and why Porsche headlights are a restoration nightmare.

I sat down with Kris from Northeast Detailing in Hooksett, NH — the guy who's cared for my own cars for years, from Bertie (my 1972 911T) to a 100k-mile daily — to get straight, no-hype answers on how to actually protect and care for your Porsche's paint.

If you've ever wondered whether a new Porsche off the lot needs paint correction, how many buckets you really need to wash it, whether that "waterless wash" at the car show is scratching your paint, or why most shops refuse to film your headlights with PPF — check this out and leave comments below!

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The Real Reason Porsche IMS Bearings Fail—And How to Stop It

7 juli 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
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Is the Porsche 996 or early 997 a radioactive ticking time bomb, or is the internet completely blowing the IMS bearing issue out of proportion? Lees meer

Today, we're cutting through the forum noise and going straight to the horse's mouth. I sit down with my friend Charles Navarro, the founder of LN Engineering—the company synonymous with fixing the infamous water-cooled Porsche intermediate shaft issues since the early 2000s.

We break down the actual engineering decisions behind the M96 and M97 engines, the brutal financial reality that nearly bankrupted Porsche in the '90s, and the real mathematical difference between a 1% and an 8% failure rate. Charles shares actionable advice for buyers and owners, explaining why garage queens are at the highest risk, how to properly update a non-serviceable bearing, and why he’d personally rather own an early water-cooled car over anything built post-2017.

If you've been too paralyzed by analysis paralysis to buy your dream 911, Boxster, or Cayman, this episode is exactly what you need to hear.

Stop waiting for life to begin. Get out and drive.

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► CHAPTERS

0:00 – Meet Charles Navarro of LN Engineering

02:21 – How a Russian Repair Shop Trained the Guru

04:43 – The Birth of the M96 Fixes

07:37 – Are These Engines Actually Junk?

10:33 – Why Porsche Switched to Water-Cooled (Emissions vs. Cash)

12:18 – The Accountants' Fingerprints: Designing the IMS

14:51 – Porsche Kindergarten: What an Inte…
Why You Can’t Pull the Trigger on a Used Porsche

30 juni 2026 · 24 min
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Buying a Porsche is the ultimate enthusiast dream, but let’s be honest: when it comes down to actually signing the paperwork on a 10, 15, or 20-year-old German sports car, absolute panic sets in. Lees meer

In this episode, we address a brilliant question from viewer Twingo Ease that hits right at the heart of the enthusiast struggle: How do you justify spending $50k to $80k on an older Porsche when that exact same money can buy you a brand-new, highly reliable sports car with a factory warranty?

Before you run down to the dealership to buy a new BMW M2 or Toyota Supra, we need to talk about the brutal financial reality of absolute dollars, depreciation curves, and what happens after a car drops off the depreciation cliff. We’re breaking down the data, looking at the hard numbers, and giving you the honest truth about what you're actually paying for.

Stop waiting for life to begin. Get out and drive.

TIMESTAMPS

CHAPTERS

0:00 The question I could not stop thinking about

1:30 By the way, I have two YouTube channels

3:00 Why this is a completely rational question to ask

5:00 The honest part, the M2 and Supra hold their value

7:00 Where BMW really bleeds, the M3 and the M5

9:00 Why absolute dollars still favor a used Porsche

11:00 Free miles and why I stopped fearing the odometer

13:00 But Derek, a new car comes with a warranty

14:30 CPO, the best of both worlds

16:00 Reliability is really a maintenance history question

18:00 The part a spreadsheet cannot measure

20:00 Bertie, my 1972 911, and why she is still my favorite

22:00 The manual problem nobody wants to talk about

23:30 I drove my brother's 2026 M3

26:00 Just get off the bench and drive

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Porsche's $300 Suspension Cheat Code

23 juni 2026 · 1 uur 4 min
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We are back with Joe Finkel from FCP Euro! In this episode, we tackle a brilliant factory suspension "cheat code" for water-cooled Porsches, bring you boots-on-the-ground stories from Porsche Parade, and discuss the absolute baller move of street-parking a $2M Porsche 959 in a rainstorm. Lees meer

But first... Derek has to confess his sins. After preaching the gospel of DIY wrenching, a nightmare of rusted exhaust manifold hardware and a crazy schedule forced him to do the unthinkable: he outsourced his Fister exhaust install and DT40 oil change.

Once the guilt is cleared, Joe breaks down how Porsche silently updated older lower control arm blueprints to mirror modern 718 geometry—and how you can score this massive handling upgrade on a budget. We also debate the "500-HP cap" for usable street performance and name the #1 diagnostic tool every owner needs in their garage.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Catching up with Joe Finkel & FCP Euro Summer Rush

01:25 – Confessions of a Porsche Poser: The Fister Exhaust Drama

03:15 – The Oil Change Absolution (Driven DT40 Oil)

05:05 – Wrenching vs. Time Management: Balancing Life & Projects

06:37 – What Makes the Fister 997 Exhaust So Special?

09:22 – Triple Zero "Rare Shades" Event: A Masterclass in PTS Colors

13:48 – The $300 Suspension Cheat Code: 718 Control Arms on Older Porsches

20:13 – Free Workshop Manual Hacks: Lemon Manuals & 914-6 Infonet

26:30 – Left Turn: Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR Motorcycle Adventures)

29:35 – Inside Porsche Parade at Lake Placid: Summer Camp for Adults

32:41 – Baller Status: The Rain-Driven, Street-Parked Porsche 959

34:00 – The Great Concours Debate: Art Pieces vs. Dirty Drivers

44:30 – First Looks: The New Elect…
Stop Calling These Restomods | Zack Klapman (The Smoking Tire)

16 juni 2026 · 53 min
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This week I sat down with Zack Klapman, co-host of The Smoking Tire and the man behind the Hilarious car-nerd game show Driver's Test, to map the whole restomod world for anyone who's new to it. We get into what these cars actually are, what they cost, and whether a one and a half million dollar Porsche can possibly be worth the money. Lees meer

From there we wander, the way these talks do, into the Lexus LFA, the Audi R8, hydraulic versus electric steering, why modern engines keep grenading, and the most useful thing Zack said all night: power gets boring, and the base model is usually the smarter buy. If you've heard me preach that on this channel, you'll like where this one goes.

Zack has driven the stuff most of us only get to read about, and he talks about it like a normal person, which is the whole point of this show.

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Chapters

0:00 Meet Zack Klapman

1:13 Why restomods, and who this episode is for

2:19 What a restomod actually is

4:36 Why a Singer or Gunther Werks isn't really a restomod

5:40 Singer's ethos vs Gunther Werks' ethos

7:34 What these cars actually cost

8:14 Is a 1.5 million dollar Porsche worth it

11:00 Driving a Singer, and the Lexus LFA comparison

14:40 The supercar the market never understood

16:46 The LC500, the R8, and great cars that stayed cheap

22:14 Hydraulic vs EPAS, and why "old is always better" is lazy

25:12 Porsche curmudgeon culture

28:08 Why modern engines keep breaking

32:00 The walnut blasting BMW story

35:01 What it's like to drive a million dollar car

37:20 Getting jaded, and Jay Leno's rule

39:49 The perfect horsepower number

42:18 Why the base model is usually the smart buy

45:49 The one Porsche Zack would actually buy

49:36 Is the Porsche market finally softening

51:00 Go watch Driver's Test

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I Waited 15 Years For My Porsche. Now I'm Scared To Drive It | Listener Q&A

9 juni 2026 · 34 min
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Buying a used Porsche sight unseen, talking a cagey seller into a PPI, or finally landing the 996 you waited 15 years for and being too scared to drive it. This week on ElevenAfterNine it's a full listener Q&A: the nerves, the second-guessing, and the search fatigue that come with buying and owning one of these cars. Lees meer

If you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, drop a star rating and a few words in a review. Believe it or not, that goes a long way toward bringing the show to new people.

Chapters: 0:00 Why this Q&A

2:30 How fast do you move on a clean Cayman?

8:30 Is buying sight unseen actually crazy?

15:30 The seller won't let you PPI it

22:00 I finally bought my 996 and I'm miserable

28:00 Just drive the car

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996 Turbo: The Porsche Worth the Risk | with Andy from While You're In There

2 juni 2026 · 50 min
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The 996 Turbo is the most supercar you can buy for sports-car money — and the one a lot of people are still too scared to own. So Derek sat down with Andy from the "While You're In There" Youtube Channel to settle it: is the bargain-Turbo reputation real, or are those coolant pipes a clock you'll regret ignoring? Lees meer

They get into the Mezger engine and why it sidesteps the IMS and bore-scoring drama, what these cars are actually like to drive once they're dialed in, and exactly what to look for before you buy one. Plus a detour into Andy's 987.2 base Boxster — the port-injected 2.9 nobody talks about — and the auction that sold it for nearly double.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Meet Andy (While You're In There)

02:03 Why a base Boxster — twice

06:54 The 987.2 secret: the port-injected 2.9

12:48 Selling it: the auction that went 2x

18:32 Enter the 996 Turbo (2001, Forest Green)

21:06 Buying off the internet: cracked wheels & hidden costs

23:28 The coolant pipe problem, explained

26:57 Pin vs. weld

29:11 What it's actually like to drive

35:56 Buying a 996 Turbo: what to look for

41:20 Why the 996 is the underrated one

46:01 What's next for the Turbo + send-off

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Nick Murray Is About To Upset Every GT3 Owner

26 mei 2026 · 1 uur
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Nick Murray joins ElevenAfterNine for a conversation about what's actually worth owning in the Porsche lineup right now — and his answer just might ruffle some feathers in the GT3 community. Lees meer

We get into the Lemon Law saga that put Nick on the map, why most first-time buyers over-spec their cars, the options that are a complete waste of money (PDCC, we're looking at you), and why Nick says he'd sell a free GT3 to buy something he'd actually drive. Plus: why the current Carrera T might be the most complete 911 Porsche makes, the truth about the understated horsepower numbers on the turbocharged cars, and a 993 cabriolet love letter that'll make you rethink the "coupes only" crowd.

This one's for people who drive their cars.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Welcome Nick (and the Casio calculator watch club)

02:30 The 991.1 that started it all: Nick's Lemon Law story

07:00 Picking up a broken car and the buyback fight

09:30 Why the video blew up — and why he didn't want it to

13:30 Becoming the Erin Brockovich of Porsche

16:30 Over-speccing your first Porsche (and what to skip)

17:30 PDCC: the expensive option nobody needs

20:30 Why dynamic chassis control makes passengers car sick

22:30 Deviated stitching, leather dashes, and other money pits

24:00 Speccing a new Carrera T: what you actually need

27:30 "If Porsche gave me a free GT3, I'd sell it"

30:30 GT3s on track vs. GT3s in real life

31:30 Base vs. S: the case for buying less car

36:30 The Plaid Effect and why the Turbo S gets boring

38:00 The slowest 911 you can buy (it's not what you think)

39:00 Why the base, T, and S are wildly underrated on horsepower

40:00 A $1,500 tune makes more power t…
Your Porsche Is Dying In The Garage (And You're Helping It)

19 mei 2026 · 21 min
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We think we’re protecting our Porsches by keeping them tucked away, but we might actually be accelerating their demise. In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, I’m joined by Porsche Master Mechanic Joe Finkel from FCP Euro to debunk the myths of "garage queen" ownership. Lees meer

From the "stasis" trap of battery maintainers to the hidden dangers of winter idling, we break down exactly why these cars need to be exercised—and how to do it without causing catastrophic engine damage.

In this episode, we cover:

The Battery Myth: Why "floating" your battery might be killing the plates.

The "B-Word": Does Bore Scoring actually affect the 997.2 and 991 generations?

Cold Start Danger: Why idling in your driveway is the worst thing you can do for your cylinder walls.

The 194° Rule: The specific temperature you MUST see before driving hard.

The "Secret Sauce": Joe’s specific oil and additive cocktail to keep bore scoring at bay.

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FCP Euro: https://www.fcpeuro.com (Home of the Lifetime Replacement Guarantee)

Joe’s Oil Recommendation: Driven DT40 or Amsoil 5W-50 + Liqui Moly MOS2

Timestamps (Chapter Markers)

00:00 – Welcome back to ElevenAfterNine

00:56 – Why Porsches "sit to death"

01:43 – The truth about battery maintainers and amperage

04:12 – The Winter Storage Debate: To start or not to start?

05:34 – How idling "bombs" your catalytic converters

06:15 – Cylinder Washout: How bore scoring starts in the garage

07:15 – The 194° (90°C) "Mash the Throttle" rule

08:29 – Don't "Lug" your engine: Proper hill-climbing technique

09:29 – Bore scoring on 997.2 and 991 engines (The MA01)

11:00 – The "Fingernail Test" vs. The Guitar Pick

14:06 – The 5W-50…
The 987.1 Porsche Cayman Drives Like a 993 — For 1/5 the Price

12 mei 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
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In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, Derek sits down with Jeff Lehman, author of Lees meer

"A Porsche Enthusiast's Guide to the 987.1 2.7 Boxster and Cayman" and the

guy people actually trust on first-generation base Boxsters and Caymans.

Jeff recently drove a 993, his own 987.1 Cayman, and a 997.1 back-to-back —

and his takeaway flips conventional wisdom on its head. We get into why the

base 2.7 motor is more fun than people give it credit for, why the IMS and

bore scoring panic on 2007-2008 cars is overblown, and why the .1 cars

might be the last honest value play left in the Porsche lineup.

If you've ever talked yourself out of a Boxster or Cayman because it wasn't

an S — this one's for you.

📖 Grab Jeff's book on Amazon (proceeds go to car-related charities):

A Porsche Enthusiast's Guide to the 987.1 2.7 Boxster and Cayman

GIVEAWAY: Drop a comment and STAR rating for the podcast and we'll pick one listener to receive

a signed copy of Jeff's book, courtesy of Jeff himself.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — Hook & Intro: Meet Jeff Lehman, the 987.1 savant

02:25 — Why focus on just one generation? The case for the 2.7

04:36 — Jeff's first Porsche: the 1976 912E

06:03 — Porsche history nugget: the original 356 was mid-engine

08:04 — Confessions of a reformed "S" guy

10:29 — Why base cars sound better (engine, induction, exhaust)

13:30 — IMS bearing & bore scoring on 2007-2008 cars: the real data

16:36 — The Blackstone Labs 3% figure & forum misinformation

18:36 — DIY-friendly? What you can (and shouldn't) tackle yourself

24:17 — Why these cars are still actually affordable

26:00 — 981 vs 987.1: hydraulic vs electric steering

28:30 — The big test: 993 vs 987.1 Cayman vs 997.1 back-to-back

32:06 — Power-to-weight: why the Cayman feels closer to the 993

35:00 — Do you really need more than 325hp?

39:50 — Why the .1 beats the .2: aesthetics, scarcity, and DFI concerns

43:01 — The perfect second Porsche

45:09 — Buying advice: spec, o…
Moving Up or Modding Out: The $10,000 Porsche Dilemma

5 mei 2026 · 18 min
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This week on ElevenAfterNine, we’re slowing things down to tackle one of the most debated topics in the Porsche community: "Do I upgrade my car or upgrade the Model?" Lees meer

Today, we do the math on the $10,000 Dilemma: Should you save that extra cash to jump a trim level, or should you spend it on the "Touchpoints" and "Soundtracks" that actually create the "Fizz"?

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The Most Reliable Porsche You Aren’t Buying

28 april 2026 · 54 min
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Is the Porsche community sleeping on the best daily driver ever made? In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, I’m joined by my "brother from another mother," Angelo Scuderi. Lees meer

Angelo isn't just a Porsche enthusiast; he’s the Service Director at Porsche of Nashua and a Goldmeister Master Mechanic. He’s the guy I trust with my own cars, and today, he’s dropping some serious truth bombs that might make you rethink your next purchase.

In this episode, we dive into:

The "Zero-Failure" Engine: Why Angelo has never had to tear down a 4-cylinder 718 motor in all his years at the dealership.

The Daily Driver Myth: Why the 987.2 Cayman might be the best "bang-for-your-buck" Porsche on the planet.

930 Turbo vs. The World: I tell Angelo why his dream 1979 Turbo is a "beautiful piece of crap" (and he explains why I’m wrong).

Maintenance vs. Oil Changes: The critical distinction every owner needs to understand to save their engine.

The Death of the Manual: Why the manual transmission is disappearing and what it means for the secondary market.

Whether you're looking for your first Porsche or you're a seasoned Rennlist regular, this conversation is about the real-world usage of these machines—not just the spec sheets.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD I’m focused on creating the best content possible for the "regular" Porsche enthusiast, which means I don't have a ton of time for social media marketing! If you enjoyed this conversation, please:

Share a link in your local PCA WhatsApp group.

Drop a post on the forums (Rennlist, Pelican Parts, etc.).

Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss next Tuesday’s episode.

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Never Pay For a Porsche Oil Change Again (The FCP Euro Loophole)

21 april 2026 · 47 min
Afspelen

Is the "Lifetime Replacement Guarantee" at FCP Euro actually real, or is it too good to be true? Today, we’re joined by Joe Finkel, former Porsche Master Tech and current Porsche Product Manager at FCP Euro, to pull back the curtain on the ultimate European car ownership hack—including how to never pay for an oil change again—while diving into which specific Porsche models and years are actually the most reliable to own. Whether you’re a DIYer trying to save on the "Porsche Tax" or a 911 purist looking for the best-engineered parts, Joe breaks down the mechanics of the FCP program and shares his expert verdict on the 997.1 vs. 997.2 debate, the hidden issues with modern "plastic" engines, and the exact Panamera and Macan years that deserve a spot in your garage. Lees meer

In this episode, we discuss:

The Oil Change Hack: How the Lifetime Replacement Guarantee (LRG) works for consumables.

BMW vs. Porsche Engineering: A Master Tech’s honest take on who builds a better machine.

The "Plastic" Problem: Why modern engines feel more "disposable."

Reliability Guide: Why Joe thinks the 997.1 Carrera S is the sweet spot of the 911 lineage.

Panameras & Macans: Identifying the common "Achilles heel" (like those aluminum timing cover bolts) and the specific years you should buy.

-LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

FCP Euro Official Site: https://www.fcpeuro.com

The Lifetime Replacement Guarantee: https://www.fcpeuro.com/page/lifetime-guarantee

FCP Euro YouTube (DIY Guides): https://www.youtube.com/@fcpeuro

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Bore Scoring Is A Myth? Blackstone Labs Porsche Data Revealed!

14 april 2026 · 51 min
Afspelen

Do you want the actual data from the expert that disputes everything you have heard about Bore Scoring? Every forum, Facebook group, and "expert" corner of the internet would have you believe that if you own a water-cooled 911, your engine is a ticking time bomb. I’ve spent countless nights losing sleep over this—so I went straight to the source for the real numbers. Lees meer

In this episode of ElevenAfterNine, I’m joined by Joe Adams of Blackstone Labs. Joe isn’t guessing; he’s looking at a database of thousands of Porsche engine samples. We break down the actual failure rates for the 996, 997, and 991 generations, and the results are not what you’ve been told.

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Best $40k Porsche and is Porsche the Next Ferrari?

7 april 2026 · 31 min
Afspelen

Is the "Everyman’s Supercar" disappearing? This week on The ElevenAfterNine Podcast, Derek dives into Porsche’s recent financial shift toward a "Value over Volume" strategy. With operating profits seeing a massive shift and a new focus on ultra-exclusive halo cars, we discuss the "Vacuum Effect"—how rising new car prices are sucking up the values of the 997, 991, and 981 generations. Lees meer

Later in the episode, Derek answers a high-stakes listener question: If you have $40,000, should you buy a high-mileage 997.1 911 or a modern 981 Boxster/Cayman? We break down the "Loyal Friend" vs. the "Idiosyncratic Icon," the reality of the maintenance myth, and the one "Don't Settle" rule every first-time buyer needs to hear.

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The Do's and Don’ts of Buying Your First Porsche 997

31 maart 2026 · 21 min
Afspelen

I just bought a 2005 Porsche 911 with 102,000 miles on it. And I'd do it again tomorrow. Lees meer

In this episode I break down exactly what to look for — and what to run from — when buying a 997.1. IMS bearings, bore scoring, Carfax red flags, and why a set of cheap tires can tell you more about a previous owner than they ever would.

Whether you're actively shopping or just dreaming about it — this one's for you.

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A New Chapter | Big Things Are Coming - ElevenAfterNine

23 maart 2026 · 1 min
Afspelen

The drive continues. After an incredible year of building this community, I’m thrilled to officially welcome you to ElevenAfterNine. This is a new chapter focused on the honest, unfiltered, and educational Porsche content you’ve come to expect—just Derek, some fantastic friends & experts, and the machines we love. Lees meer

We're taking the cars out, leaving the noise behind, and taking this show to levels you haven't seen yet.

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