{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The Most Reliable Porsche You Aren’t Buying","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-most-reliable-porsche-you-aren-t-buying-0c32d51c-6f09-4bb7-b2aa-ad05102fad03","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69d39d9207bc2cbfc7a37727/e/69ebf2cb17df632b85828530/media.mp3","description":"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.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.CONNECT WITH ELEVENAFTERNINEYouTube Main Channel: ElevenAfterNineInstagram: @theElevenAfterNineEmail: 11afternine@gmail.comWebsite: ElevenAfterNine.com#Porsche #Cayman #718 #911 #930Turbo #PorscheMaintenance #ElevenAfterNine #CarPodcast #Goldmeister Hosted on Acast. 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