Why You’ll Never Really Make Money on a Porsche (And Why That’s Okay)
Podcast: Rennthusiast RadioPublished On: Tue Oct 07 2025
Description: Will and Derek just got back from rallying through the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains before spending the weekend at Luftgekühlt 11 in Durham, North Carolina. From secret back-road routes around Blowing Rock to running laps at Bristol Motor Speedway, it was two days of incredible driving followed by the most artfully curated Porsche event on the planet — courtesy of Patrick Long and Jeff Zwart at the historic Lucky Strike factory.In the intro, Derek gives a full recap of the week: Then we roll into one of our favorite classic episodes — “The Big Lie: Making Money on Every Porsche.” We dig deep into:The myth of always profiting on Porsche ownershipThe hidden costs (taxes, insurance, PPIs, must-dos vs. nice-to-dos)Why ceramic and PPF are often sunk costsThe ethics of selling and what it means to be a good stewardWhy breaking even might actually mean you’re winningSo grab your coffee, settle in, and enjoy a mix of mountain-road storytelling and Porsche ownership truth-talk.Related videos: • Will’s new 993 video → @Rennthusiast • Derek’s Luft Shorts + Boxster first drive → @ElevenAfterNine #Porsche #Porsche911 #Luftgekühlt #PorscheLife #CarPodcast #RennthusiastRadio #PorscheOwnership #PorscheCulture #CarTalk #BlueRidgeParkway #PorscheCommunity #AirCooledPorsche #WaterCooledPorsche Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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