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The Ferrari-fication Of Porsche, Break The Cycle, Used EV Choice | Episode 1,042
The Ferrari-fication Of Porsche, Break The Cycle, Used EV Choice | Episode 1,042
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About this episode
The hosts kick off with Porsche’s new 911 GT3 Cabriolet/“GT3 SC” and argue over whether it’s a driver-first evolution or another step in the “Ferrari-fication” of Porsche—more brand/status shopping, fewer true enthusiast priorities. They debate pricing, manual availability, and why a track-focused convertible feels like the wrong direction. News then covers Rivian’s R2 “block party” experience rollout, Ford’s Mustang GTD ring-record chase, and multiple listener car-buying dilemmas (RS3 vs track car, a $50k Porsche/BMW/Corvette search, and a $10k manual AWD-friendly pick for Puerto Rico).
Topics:
porsche 911 gt3 cabriolet pricing debate
ferrari-fication of porsche brand strategy
manual transmission availability and lineup choices
rivian r2 block party rollout strategy
reducing announcement-to-buy lag time
ford mustang gtd ring record arms race
does ring racing boost sales
car debate: rs3 daily + track/backroad second car
car debate: $50k commute-friendly fun car search
car debate: $10k manual awd-ish options in puerto rico
Cars:
Acura Integra
Audi Quattro
Audi RS 3
BMW 3 Series
BMW i3
BMW M2
Chevrolet Corvette
Fiat 500
Ford Bronco
Ford Edge
Ford Fiesta
Ford GT
Ford Mustang GTD
Genesis GV60
Honda Civic
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Veloster
Kia K4
Lotus Elise
Lotus Emira
Mazda MX-5 / Miata
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Mini Cooper
Nissan 300 ZX
Nissan GT-R
Nissan Skyline
Nissan Z
Porsche 550 Spyder
Porsche 911
Porsche Boxster
Porsche Carrera GT
Porsche Cayman
Rivian R2
Subaru WRX
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Crown
Toyota GR 86
Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota Supra
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Is Porsche now just coin-operated like Ferrari, or are they still the every-man’s aspirational, world-class sports car builder? Or a mix of both? The guys debate for Logan’s friend, who is in a groove of circular car ownership and wants to break free. Car Debate #2 is for Kevin J, who has owned almost as many cars as his age! Then, Diego in Puerto Rico is a driving enthusiast, and asks for help deciding what is next for him.
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00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Porsche Announces The 911 GT3 S/C
18:20 - RIVIAN R2 Block Party
22:40 - Ford Mustang GTD Competition Takes ‘Ring Record (for now)
31:24 - EDD & HOD Events Nationwide May 2026
34:18 - Car Debate #1: Break The Cycle
55:04 - Car Debate #2: Owned As Many Cars As Your Age
1:08:32 - Car Debate #3: Cars In Puerto Rico
1:15:48 - Audience Questions On Social Media
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Honda Civic
"...eek that is the Kia K4 hatchback versus the Honda Civic, which we also think is its primary competitor."
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Toyota Crown
"...that later this week. It's like Toyota with their crown. Yeah."
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Porsche 911
"...n't. You're talking about the new GT3 convertible 911. It is the GT3 SC, so there is a slash between SC..."
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Porsche Carrera T
"...ve last Sunday where we got to drive Ryan's 992.2 Carrera T, which is the cheapest way to buy a 9-Eleven"
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Lotus Amira
"...ing or four of something. Yes, I'll pull up in my Amira very happily and have cash on the table for a bun..."
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Mazda MX-5 / Miata
"For sure. One could argue that a Miata is a convertible track car. Yes, you could."
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Porsche Cayman
"... it. Okay, Porsche, what you need is to bring the Cayman back, Cayman and Boxster,"
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Porsche Boxster
"... you need is to bring the Cayman back, Cayman and Boxster, and maybe something right underneath that's aspi..."
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Porsche 550
"It's 2,800 pounds. What's the new Porsche 550? Yeah."
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Volkswagen Golf
"...n you imagine Volkswagen doing this with the next golf? It's a good idea, yeah."
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Volkswagen Id Buzz
"...mean, I think they kind of did with the Buzz, the ID Buzz van, they kind of had a few roll-out events and t..."
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Ford Bronco
"We send you a hammock. Remember the Bronco? The Bronco got so delayed,"
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Chevrolet Corvette
"...giant contest between Porsches in there, but it's Corvette and Ford. It's Chevy and Ford with the Corvette Z..."
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Ford Mustang GTD
"...hevy and Ford with the Corvette ZR1X and the Ford Mustang GTD now announced as a special edition GTD competitio..."
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Toyota Gr86
"The considerations are another Civic Type R, a GR86, 981 generation Cayman S. He doesn't like how sma..."
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Toyota Supra
"...esn't like how small the cabin is on a Miata or a Supra. And any of these would eventually"
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Ford Fiesta St
"...te there. And I was also thinking, what if it's a Fiesta ST? So the Mini Cooper, the R53 and the Fiesta ST,"
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Acura Integra
"... if the Audi stays as commute duty and you get an Integra Type S, so these are still great on track."
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Lotus Elise
"Just asking. Are you an Elise buyer? But then if the Miata and Super Interiors"
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Nissan Skyline
"...reak out just a little bit. I found a 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R with mods. It's $55,900."
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Nissan Gtr
"Let's try to break out just a little bit. I found a 1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R with mods. It's $55,900."
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Subaru Wrx
"He's had a sign FRS, a 1993 Toyota Cresta, a 2011 Subaru WRX and many other project cars on the side, which he..."
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Hyundai Elantra
"...and they got the exact same color choice on their Elantra N. On the Elantra N and now this is for sale"
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Nissan 300 ZX
"Let's go back. 1990 300 ZX hatchback for $30,000. It is the turbo."
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Corvette Stingray
"... it does come to life. So I really think that the Corvette Stingray, the C7 needs to seriously be considered,"
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Hyundai Genesis
"Yeah, thank you. Diego's got a base 2010 Genesis Coupe 2.0 that he bought himself when he got out ..."
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Toyota Corolla
"...out of it. And so I started here, Diego, with the Corolla XSE from 2020 in that great blue."
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Toyota GR Corolla
"...ally had some fun in it. It didn't go as far as a GR Corolla but it doesn't need to because it keeps the price..."
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Hyundai Veloster
"...nd then also I want you to take a look at Hyundai Veloster Turbos. Found you one from 2016."
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Mini Coupers
"but guess what? You can find Mini Coupers down there for this budget. Mini Coupers in vario..."
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Hyundai Ioniq 5N
"make an EV more engaging, he's using the Ioniq 5N as a reference here, which of course simulates ev..."
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Genesis GV60
"...all the ones that I wanted, although I did find a GV60 with really high miles for under 25."
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Audi Quattro
"You're right. E-Twan, E-Tron, Quattro, GT Quattros. Talking about Mercedes, whatever,"
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Mercedes-Benz EQE
"Talking about Mercedes, whatever, because the Mercedes E-QE and EQSs, nobody liked them. Like it was worse than that."
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