{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Best $40k Porsche and is Porsche the Next Ferrari?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/best-40k-porsche-and-is-porsche-the-next-ferrari","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69d39d9207bc2cbfc7a37727/e/69d3aa651d7024f1a7948183/media.mp3","description":"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.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.Links & Resources:Official Website: ElevenAfterNine.com (Send your questions here!)YouTube: ElevenAfterNine – Watch the new 991.1 vs 991.2 Gearbox Comparison!Instagram: @theelevenafternineSupport the Show: Please leave a worded review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us grow the community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":5.0,"endTime":10.1,"type":"brand","title":"Ferrari","url":"/glossary/ferrari","quote":"Hey everyone, I'm Derek, and this is 11 After 9, and today we're going to be looking at why\nPorsche is trying to become Ferrari and why it makes all of our older cars even that much more\nvaluable.","canonicalId":"brand:ferrari","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ferrari is used as the benchmark for what Porsche is trying to emulate. The comparison is about brand prestige and how that can influence pricing and desirability for older cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ferrari is the “gold standard” they’re comparing Porsche to. 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