{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The Smoking Tire’s Zack Klapman on Overhyped Porsches and Real Drivers’ Cars","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-smoking-tire-s-zack-klapman-on-overhyped-porsches-and-real-drivers-cars","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/663816af21435d0012a2e8a3/e/68f39fc5b5743a0a56c0c43c/media.mp3","description":"This week on Rennthusiast Radio, Derek and Will sit down with Zack Klapman — co-host of The Smoking Tire and creator of the new automotive game show Driver’s Test — for a deep, candid, and hilarious conversation about Porsche ownership, hype culture, and what makes a real driver’s car.Zack doesn’t hold back — from why the GT3 might be overhyped to which Porsches are still undervalued under $100K, and why G-bodies and 964s might not be worth today’s money. The guys also dive into:- The 912’s surprising charm (and rust horrors)- Why PDK can feel more “race car” than manual- How perfect paint jobs ruin car ownership- Off-road 911s, the magic of the Dakar, and safari builds- Behind-the-scenes of Zack’s new YouTube game show Driver’s Test- The psychology of the Porsche bubble — and how long it can lastThis is the Porsche conversation every enthusiast needs to hear — from three guys who actually drive their cars hard.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch more Porsche content on Derek’s channel: @ElevenAfterNineFollow Zack’s new show: @TheSmokingTire & Driver’s Test on YouTubePorsche 911, 996 Turbo, GT3 RS, Porsche ST review, 911 Dakar, Driver’s Test, The Smoking Tire, Zack Klapman, Matt Farah, Porsche buying guide, Porsche under 100k, Porsche manual vs PDK, Rennthusiast Radio, Porsche podcast, air-cooled Porsche, G-body 911, Porsche 997 vs 991, Porsche values 2025 Hosted on Acast. 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