{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Your Car-nundrums ANSWERED!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/your-car-nundrums-answered","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/883537/episodes/19001732-your-car-nundrums-answered.mp3","description":"Should you stick or should you twist? In this week’s episode, Lee and Andy dive into the mailbag to solve some pressing \"car-nundrums\" from our DNHC members. We explore the psychological and financial battle of deciding when to invest further into your current Porsche and when it’s finally time to move it on for a new experience.Beyond the dilemmas, we turn our attention to the current trends within the 9WERKS Marketplace. We analyze the notable rising values of the Porsche 993, discussing whether the final air-cooled 911 has officially moved into a new bracket of collectibility. We also dive into the fascinating world of the air-cooled hot rod. What is the merit of a \"properly built\" bespoke 911 compared to a factory-original car, and why is the appetite for these personalized machines stronger than ever in 2026?In this episode, we discuss:Stick or Twist: Solving DNHC member dilemmas—is your Porsche a \"forever car\" or just the current chapter?993 Market Watch: Why the 993 is seeing a resurgence in value and what it means for buyers today.The Art of the Hot Rod: What defines a \"properly built\" air-cooled 911 and where the value lies in a modified classic.Marketplace Gems: A look at the standout cars currently listed on 9werks.co.uk.Driven Not Hidden: Why the best ownership experiences always start with a car that actually gets used.Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at the checkout on heritagepartscentre.com‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, and 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven Not Hidden Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.Support the show"},"annotations":[{"startTime":119.5,"endTime":124.2,"type":"term","title":"Python Green","url":"/glossary/python-green","quote":"I think Python Green is pretty stunning, I have to say. I'm a big fan of Guards Red.","canonicalId":"term:python-green","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Python Green is a Porsche paint color name. 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