Best $40k Porsche and is Porsche the Next Ferrari?

About this episode

Derek discusses Porsche's financial strategy and offers advice on buying a $40k Porsche.

Is the "Everyman’s Supercar" disappearing? This week on The ElevenAfterNine Podcast, Derek dives into Porsche’s recent financial shift toward a "Value over Volume" strategy. With operating profits seeing a massive shift and a new focus on ultra-exclusive halo cars, we discuss the "Vacuum Effect"—how rising new car prices are sucking up the values of the 997, 991, and 981 generations. Later in the episode, Derek answers a high-stakes listener question: If you have $40,000, should you buy a high-mileage 997.1 911 or a modern 981 Boxster/Cayman? We break down the "Loyal Friend" vs. the "Idiosyncratic Icon," the reality of the maintenance myth, and the one "Don't Settle" rule every first-time buyer needs to hear. Links & Resources: Official Website: ElevenAfterNine.com (Send your questions here!) YouTube: ElevenAfterNine – Watch the new 991.1 vs 991.2 Gearbox Comparison! Instagram: @theelevenafternine Support the Show: Please leave a worded review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us grow the community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Derek

Topics covered

• Porsche
• automotive market trends
• value vs volume strategy
• car buying advice
• high-mileage cars
• Porsche generations
• listener questions

Keywords

• Porsche
• Everyman’s Supercar
• Value over Volume
• 997
• 991
• 981
• high-mileage
• car maintenance
• first-time buyer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Porsche, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Acast

Products: 997.1 911, 981 Boxster, Cayman

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