Rennthusiast Radio

In this episode of Renthusiast Radio, Will and Derek get real about something a lot of Porsche owners are feeling right now. Prices are up, the hunt is harder, and it’s easy to sit on the couch every night scrolling listings and thinking “what if.”So we talk about how to stay happy with the Porsche you already own, and how to make it feel fresh again without doing something dumb, expensive, or irreversible.We start where most people do not. Baseline. Because a lot of “my car feels old” is really “my car feels tired.” Worn tires, sloppy bushings, tired alignment, old plugs and coils, mushy shifter parts. Fixing that stuff can make the car feel like it did when it left the factory, and that alone can make you fall in love again.Then we get into the fun part. The upgrades that actually change the character of the car, fast. Derek’s rule is simple. If you don’t feel it in the first three minutes from the driver’s seat, skip it.What we cover in this episode:Touch points that change your relationship with the carSteering wheels, what works, what feels wrong, and the safety tradeoffsShifter feel, short shift kits, weighted knobs, cables, and why this is the first mod Derek would doCarPlay and PCM upgrades, why this can modernize the whole cabinSound upgrades, how to avoid drone, and why Porsche Sport Exhaust is worth hunting for when you buyWhy some mods are only worth it if the car is a forever carHow a road trip can reconnect you to the car more than any part you can buyWhy having two very different cars can cure boredom, even if both are PorschesDetailing as therapy, and why a truly clean car changes how you feel about itTrack days as a reset button, even if you are not a track personIf you’re tired of shopping your own garage and you want to actually enjoy what you already have, this one is for you.Tell us in the comments:What is the one change you made that made your Porsche feel new again?What mod did you regret?Listen to the podcast:Rennthusiast Radio is available on all major podcast apps.Watch more from us:Will’s YouTube channel, RennthusiastDerek’s YouTube channel, ElevenAfterNine

In this episode, Will and I break down Rennlist’s “Porsche’s Biggest Wins of 2025, And the Quiet Missteps.” We go point by point and tell you where we agree, where we push back, and what actually matters if you drive your cars and pay the bills.We cover:The 992.2 transition and the hybrid GTS, smart move or the start of the slideThe manual squeeze, and why Porsche keeps boxing you into certain trimsWhy GT cars still carry the brand, and why buying one feels like a gamePorsche EVs, great design, brutal depreciation, and what that means for real ownersPricing drift, option creep, and why sticker shock finally hit the mainstreamTrim overload, too many variants, and why it matters when you’re shopping usedWeight gain across the lineup, and how Porsche hides it better than anyoneThe hardest truth, Porsche ownership feels less accessible than it used toDerek’s biggest 2025 miss, the Boxster and Cayman ICE pause and the messy EV rolloutRennlist article we discuss:https://rennlist.com/how-tos/slideshows/porsche-s-biggest-wins-of-2025-and-the-quiet-missteps-1002636#introListen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, etc.Watch our channels:Will - Rennthusiast YouTubeDerek - ElevenAfterNine YouTube

Shannon Harper of Harper Porsche, Knoxville, Tennessee runs a Porsche store the way most of us wish every dealer did: No games and no nonsense. We talk pricing, ADMs, and the stuff you ask us about all the time, especially allocations and why some cars feel impossible to get.What we coverWhy some dealers add big markups, and why Shannon refuses to do itWhat really happens when someone flips a new GT carHow allocation works, and why GT cars stay tightHow Porsche rewards dealers, and what the “hoops” actually look likeWhat a Gen 5 Porsche dealership is, and why it feels like a Porsche clubhouseShannon’s personal collection, and why he is obsessed with green carsThe most reliable Porsche pick for a normal owner who just wants a car that worksPLATICA, how it started, and how it turned into a serious eventPorsche PLATICA infoKnoxville, TennesseeSunday, May 3, 2026Follow @porsche_platica on Instagram for ticket announcements and updatesWebsite: porsche-platica dot comRennthusiast RadioListen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyWatch WillRennthusiast on YouTubeWatch DerekElevenAfterNine on YouTubeIf you have a dealer experience that made you swear off a store forever, tell us in the comments!

In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, you hear the full ownership story behind one of the most talked-about modern 911s. Will breaks down eight months with his 2009 997.2 Carrera S manual in Guards Red. The good, the bad, and the expensive.You hear how he found a rare manual car in a sea of PDKs. You hear what felt off right after delivery. You hear how $13,000 in maintenance and mods changed the car, and his opinion of the platform.We talk real buying advice. What to ask sellers. What PPIs miss. Why borescope proof matters. Why cold second gear surprises owners. Why the 997.2 feels different from both older air-cooled cars and newer 991s.If you are shopping for a 997.2, this episode matters. If you already own one, this will sound familiar.Topics covered: • Finding a rare 997.2 manual • Ownership reality after 80k+ miles • Transmission behavior and cold shifting • Exhaust, suspension, and seat upgrades • $13k in work, what was worth it • Is the 997.2 really an $80k driving experience • Would he buy another oneWatch Will’s full video series on the car on the Rennthusiast YouTube channel. Check out Derek’s reviews and ownership stories on ElevenAfterNine.Subscribe, leave a comment, and tell us if you think the 997 is actually worth it.

This week, you get a holiday revisit of one of our most requested topics. Should your first Porsche be a 911 or a Boxster? Before the episode starts, Derek shares a few updates from the road, plus a straight take on winter driving. If you own the car you love, do not park it for months and stare at it. Pick the right day, set the car up right, drive it, then rinse the salt off.Questions? Email Derek at 11afternine@gmail.comWatch Will’s channel: Rennthusiast on YouTubeWatch Derek’s channel: ElevenAfterNine on YouTube