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Why Owning Multiple Porsches is Actually... Practical?

Why Owning Multiple Porsches is Actually... Practical?

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About this episode

Will and Derek dive into the practical benefits and lessons learned from owning multiple Porsches, sharing personal stories and tips to manage costs and maintenance. They discuss Will's recent acquisition of a 996 GT3, highlighting its raw, nervous character and the passionate community around it. Derek teases his own new Porsche purchase, adding intrigue. The hosts reflect on the camaraderie among Porsche enthusiasts and the unique experiences that come with juggling several cars, including the joy and challenges of tracking and sorting out mechanical quirks.

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nannies

""...there are no nannies on that car. So love it and very happy with it.""

"Nannies" are safety features in cars that help you drive safely by stopping the car from slipping or spinning out.

Car

Porsche 911

"... like how people always talk about like the early 911 turbos about, you know, their scary cars, their d..."

The Porsche 911 is a famous fast car that looks different from most others because its engine is in the back. Some older versions had a lot of power and could be tricky to control, which makes them exciting but also a bit scary for drivers.

Term

modern tire compound

""But on modern tires, modern compound, they're actually not.""

Modern tire compound means the special rubber used in new tires that helps cars stick better to the road and last longer.

Concept

track car

""Or do you feel like maybe this is a little bit too much like track car and less street car?""

A track car is a car made mostly for racing on special race tracks. It might not be very comfortable or easy to drive on normal streets.

Term

alignment

"I think the car needs an alignment based on what the gentleman was talking to me about. The suspension probably needs to be seen too."

Alignment means making sure the wheels are straight and pointing the right way so the car drives smoothly and the tires don't wear out too fast.

Term

suspension

"The suspension probably needs to be seen too. The biggest kind of surprise that I heard is that it could be the differential that's going that's causing some weird pushing issues around curves."

Suspension is the part of the car that helps it ride smoothly over bumps and keeps the wheels touching the road.

Part

differential

"The biggest kind of surprise that I heard is that it could be the differential that's going that's causing some weird pushing issues around curves. And it makes sense because it's feeling like it's coming out of the back end a little bit."

The differential is a part that helps the wheels turn at different speeds when the car goes around corners, so it drives better and safer.

Concept

runoff area

"Just make sure when you pick a track, pick a track with lots of runoff."

It's a safe space next to the race track where you can go if you lose control, so you don't crash into walls or other dangerous things.

Concept

VIR (Virginia International Raceway)

"VIR is less than an hour away from me, so I've run that track many times and I'll be careful though."

VIR is a race track in Virginia where people can drive their cars fast and safely because it has good safety spaces and interesting turns.

Concept

tire wall

"The last thing I want to do is throw the thing into a tire wall."

It's a wall made of tires at a race track that helps stop cars safely if they crash, so the driver doesn't get hurt badly.

Concept

private party

"I've purchased from so many like different sources, many of which were private party, but also dealers, but also kind of other areas that I won't share."

Buying a car from a private party means you buy it directly from another person, not from a car dealer. It can be cheaper but might have more risks.

Concept

off market cars

"Like I've developed a network of people, entities, ways of finding cool off market cars that I don't know would have happened for me if I only like bought one Porsche every five years."

Off market cars are cars that people want to sell but aren't listed on regular websites or lots. You usually find them by knowing the right people.

Car

Porsche Boxster

"...I have a standing offer. They want to buy my red Boxster, you know? They're like, when the time comes, li..."

The Porsche Boxster is a small, sporty car with the engine placed in the middle, which helps it drive really well. It's a bit cheaper than some other Porsches and lots of people like it because it's fun to drive and looks cool.

Car

Honda S2000

""I got to sell my S2000 or whatever the story was.""

The Honda S2000 is a small convertible car that is fun to drive because it has a powerful engine that can go very fast and handles well around corners.

Car

Porsche Cayenne

"...ne that's special. And whether that means like a Cayenne in a 911 or a Cayenne in an old 911 or like in m..."

The Porsche Cayenne is a big car that looks fancy and can carry more people or stuff than a small sports car. It drives more like a fast car than a regular SUV, so it's special for people who want both speed and space.

Concept

daily driver

"...you can get in and drive and has air conditioning and it's a much more, you know, dailyable car. It's just what it is, it's kind of nice."

A daily driver is a car you can use every day without problems. It's easy to get in, comfortable, and works well for things like going to work or running errands.

Car

Porsche 356

"if you want a special maybe like a 356 that can be a little temperamental or that it's, you know, if it's too hot out, it's not going to be enjoyable to drive."

The Porsche 356 is an old sporty car made a long time ago. It can be a bit tricky to drive sometimes, especially if it's very hot or cold outside.

Concept

tinker with over time

"There is an idea of having something in your garage you just tinker with over time."

Sometimes people like to fix or change parts of their car themselves, like a fun project they keep working on.

Term

mid-year 911s

"Dude, back in the day, I passed on so many what they call mid-year 911s. Those are the mid-70s, 911s."

Mid-year 911s are Porsche 911 cars made in the middle of the 1970s that had some changes compared to earlier ones.

Car

Porsche 914

"People feel that way about 914s until you drive them."

The Porsche 914 is a special kind of sports car made by Porsche and Volkswagen a long time ago. Some people don't like how it looks until they actually drive it and realize it's fun.

Car

Porsche 928

""Or a 928s. Like this thing feels like a Corvette. Like, so it's just when you get there.""

The Porsche 928 is a sporty car with its engine in the front, unlike most Porsches that have the engine in the back. It was made to be comfortable for long drives and is different from the usual Porsche style.

Car

Chevrolet Corvette

"Or a 928s. Like this thing feels like a Corvette. Like, so it's just when you get there."

The Chevrolet Corvette is a fast and sporty car made in the USA that many people think of when they imagine a cool race car. It’s known for being powerful but not too expensive compared to other sports cars.

Car

Porsche 944

""944s, I think aesthetically are just so beautiful. But like, but then you start mixing, you're like, oh, I can have like a 911 and a transaxle.""

The Porsche 944 is a sporty car with the engine in the front and the transmission at the back, which helps it drive smoothly. Many people find it very good-looking and fun to drive.

Term

transaxle

""But like, but then you start mixing, you're like, oh, I can have like a 911 and a transaxle. If I had a 944 and a 911, I mean, what could be different or a 928, 911, you know, something""

A transaxle is a part of the car that puts together the gears and the part that turns the wheels. It helps the car drive better by spreading the weight evenly.

Term

air-cooled

"And I had the air-cooled Bugman. And so, you know, for a period of time, I would only have air-cooled cars in my garage."

Air-cooled means the engine stays cool by air blowing over it instead of using water or liquid. This was common in older Porsche cars.

Car

BMW E92

"...and. So, I had boosted out of, I think it was an E92 M3 and basically came up with that cash out of th..."

The BMW 3 Series is a popular car that is comfortable to drive every day but also feels sporty and fun. Many people like it because it looks nice and handles well on the road.

Car

BMW M3

"... So, I had boosted out of, I think it was an E92 M3 and basically came up with that cash out of that ..."

The BMW M3 is a faster and sportier version of the regular BMW 3 Series. The E92 M3, made a while ago, has a strong engine that makes it exciting to drive but still okay to use every day.

Term

carb tuning

"But then you add in the additional maintenance sometimes of the fickle air cooled world of oil leaks or carb tuning or, you know, SAE lights and or whatever it might be."

Carb tuning means adjusting a part of the engine called the carburetor that mixes air and gas to help the car run well. It's important to keep the car running smoothly.

Company

Bring a Trailer

""You know, I'll bring a trailer for example. And even just in other ways, I mean, I got, I got taken advantage of.""

Bring a Trailer is a website where people can buy and sell special cars by bidding on them, kind of like an online auction. It helps people find cool and rare cars that aren’t usually sold in regular car lots.

Concept

buying guides

"of talking heads, talking about the do's and don'ts of certain models, the buying guides of certain models. I mean, it's like, it's almost like they went to school and hopefully they can try to circumnavigate some of that pain."

Buying guides are like helpful instructions that tell you what to look out for when buying a car, so you don't get stuck with problems later.

Term

PPF

"My 993, 70,000 mile car, all original paint, dialed in PPF. It hadn't even occurred to me to sell that car."

PPF is a special clear sticker put on a car's paint to keep it safe from scratches and small dents.

Term

stick

"But my 014 Bass Boxster, it's a stick."

When someone says "stick," they mean the car has a manual gearbox where you change gears yourself.

Term

sports exhaust

"It has sports exhaust."

A sports exhaust is a special pipe system on the car that makes it sound louder or sportier.

Term

asset

""And then I tell myself, hey, it's just another asset. And if I need to sell it, I can just get the cash back out.""

An asset is something you own that is worth money, like a car that you can sell later if you want.

Car

Toyota Land Cruiser

"... start to whittle it down. And so I have this 93 Land Cruiser things, gorgeous killer truck. It's from the Pac..."

The Toyota Land Cruiser is a big, strong car that can drive on rough roads and last a very long time. The 1993 version is popular because it’s tough but also comfortable to ride in.

Term

four-post lift

"...I have two four posts, and then like I thought there was like a lift that kind of goes off the side of one of your lifts..."

A four-post lift is a big machine with four tall poles that lifts a car up so you can work underneath it or park another car below it.

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