Call 911: I Bought A 996 Runny Egg Porsche Cabriolet
About this episode
A lively discussion unfolds as Victor, Dan, and Dylan dive into their recent Porsche purchases, focusing on the 996 model. Victor shares his excitement about his new 996 Cabriolet, highlighting its driving dynamics and affordability compared to other sports cars. The trio also discusses upcoming events at Analog and Grit, including Cartober Fest, and reflects on the evolution of Porsche models, particularly the differences between the 996 and 997 generations. They explore the implications of manual vs. automatic transmissions and the future value of these iconic vehicles.
Wheely Dan joins the podcast along with mainstay Dylan to talk Porsche 911’s from the 996 generation to the 991. Dan gets his restored Datsun 510 back from Tijuana, and shares what it’s like getting your car painted across the border. I bought my first Porsche 911 and can finally say; I get it. How young enthusiasts will drive up 996 Porsche 911 values.
Porsche 911
"...rsches again, since Mr. Dan here also owns a 997, 911, and Mainstay Dylan with the Geostorm."
Porsche Cayman
"...ou ever driven one? And I was like, I've driven a Cayman, you know? A more modern Cayman for a good amount..."
911 Carrera
"So one came across obviously a good deal, jumped on it. So now I'm the owner of a 01 Porsche 996 911, Carrera 4, Cabriolet, unfortunately, but it is a six speed."
Toyota GR Corolla
"And like, like, which happened a few times in the GR Corolla in the car week. And you can hear it like, oh dam..."
BMW E36M3S
"I mean, think about it this way. E36M3s are almost at the same price point as those now. ..."
Alfa Romeo Spider
"I get it. Like my Quadrifoglio Alfa Romeo Spider has a hardtop, changes the look completely,"
Toyota MR2
"because I went down this rabbit hole, like an MR2 or what are you gonna try to find? Like the cheap..."
Nissan 300Zx
"...ar with an interference engine, you know, like my 300ZX, everyone when I sold it wanted to know"
Porsche Boxster
"...r headlights that were, that were shared with the Boxster. So I, here's like a take that I have."
Chevrolet Corvette
"of that car, right? You look back at like C4 Corvettes. The ZR1 looked identical to the regular C4 Corve..."
Volkswagen Beetle
"... like we were comparing it to like the Volkswagen Beetle in the early 2000s."
Porsche Carrera T
"than PDKs at this point. They came out with the Carrera T. It's manual only."
Renault Twingo
"...hey're used to maybe daily driving like a Renault Twingo manual or whatever. So that when they want a trac..."
Porsche Cayenne
"...t it a few times in the 80s and 90s. And then the Cayenne was the thing that kind of saved them with the 99..."
Porsche 944
"..., I grew up around all of the front engine stuff, 944s. Sorry to cut you off."
Toyota Gr86
"... can afford that. Like I'd rather get that than a GR86 Toyota that's brand new for 30."
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