Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast

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

Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast

Show Notes

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!

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