Rennthusiast Radio

Nathan Merz is back on Rennthusiast Radio with Derek and Will.If you buy, sell, or even daydream about Porsches, this one is for you. We talk ownership reality, what people get wrong before they buy, and what the market is actually doing going into 2026. Nathan has been around more Porsches than most of us will see in a lifetime. He’s also one of the few people who will tell you the truth even if it hurts your feelings.What we cover: We start with the mistakes that kill Porsche ownership for first timers. Then we get into what’s hot, what’s dead, and what still feels like a deal. We also talk online auctions and how they changed pricing and behavior. We finish with a fun budget game where Nathan picks the best Porsche in a few price ranges.Topics in this episode Emotional buying and why people call for validation, not advice Buying for status, buckets vs “sofas”, and the spec trap Bring a Trailer, global demand, and why local deals feel harder 2025 market recap and why pricing stayed stronger than expected What’s moving, G body 3.2 cars, 964 demand, and the 993 “settle” trend What cooled off, longhood interest, SWB cars, 914 values, most 928s, and transaxle pricing 356 market shift, concours perfect vs driver and hot rod style builds Where to find better cars, relationships and community beat scrolling listings Budget game, Cayman R vs 981 Spyder vs 991.2 Carrera S, plus the $50k and $30k rounds Risk talk, bore scoring reality, early PDK risk, and why you need reserve moneyTimestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:52 Nathan’s quick reset from last episode 03:57 The biggest buyer mistakes Nathan sees every week 07:16 Buying for other people, spec pressure, buckets vs comfort 12:07 Online auctions and how they changed the market 19:49 The underrated truth, you can still have fun under $10k 20:14 How to actually find good cars 23:48 2025 market recap and the 2026 setup 27:21 What’s hot in air cooled 911s 29:17 The best value right now, longhood 911s 34:02 What’s soft, 914, 928, transaxle market 39:29 356 market changes and what buyers want now 44:06 Budget game, $80k to $120k 48:26 $50k to $80k, why 981 keeps winning 53:09 $30k to $50k, 996 reality and 987.2 base sweet spot 59:30 Wrap upShout outs: Watch Will’s channel, Rennthusiast on YouTube. Watch Derek's channel, ElevenAfterNine on YouTube. [email protected] Check out Nathan’s inventory and work at Columbia Valley Luxury Cars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, Will and Derek sit down with Justin Roeser, a filmmaker, writer, and one of the most respected voices in Porsche color history. Justin is best known for his work around Moonstone, one of the rarest and most emotional Porsche colors ever produced.This episode covers:• Why certain Porsche colors make owners happier long term• How color can affect resale value without turning cars into garage art• Moonstone’s origin story and why it failed when new• Why social media changed how Porsche buyers spec cars• Paint to Sample vs standard palette, what actually makes sense• Why the 996 and early Boxster are still huge value plays• Why original paint matters less than most people think• How to chase a rare color without getting burnedIf you care about driving your Porsche, loving your Porsche, and choosing a spec you will still enjoy in 10 or 20 years, this one is for you.Guest links:Justin Roeser Porsche Moonstone featurehttps://www.porsche.com/stories/dreams/moonstone-the-rare-porsche-colour/Moonstone film by Justin Roeserhttps://youtu.be/woL2wzourIM?si=0Z4Xw9JHRBxf_WJrJustin on Instagram33bosshogIf you post about this episode, tag him. He will share it.Check out Will’s YouTube channel for in depth Porsche ownership, driving impressions, and real world updates.Check out Derek’s YouTube channel, ElevenAfterNine, for Porsche reviews, buyer advice, and long term ownership stories. [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tis the season to buy Porsche stuff and feel good about it.In this Rennthusiast Radio holiday episode, Will and Derek break down your Porsche Christmas list into two clear buckets: Porsche gifts you want your significant other to buy, and Porsche upgrades you should unapologetically buy for yourself. Using real numbers and real experiences, they walk through everything from cheap stocking stuffers to serious driver-focused mods, all with a hard cap around that $1,500 mark.If you are a Porsche owner, dreamer, or you share a house with one, this episode gives you concrete gift ideas at different budgets and explains why they matter in the real world. It is also permission to treat yourself, backed by two serial Porsche owners who have tried most of this stuff the hard way.If you want your partner to “accidentally” get the hint, play this episode in the car and let Will and Derek do the talking for you. And if you are the Porsche person in the relationship, use this as your checklist before you buy anything else for the garage.Will Youtube: RennthusiastDerek Youtube: ElevenAfterNine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Porsche market feels broken right now. Prices are out of sync, good cars are scarce, sellers are glued to Bring a Trailer numbers, and honest driver-grade examples have all but vanished. In this episode, Derek and Will talk through why the hunt feels exhausting, what’s changed, and how real buyers are struggling in today’s Porsche world.If you enjoy the show, hit subscribe on our YouTube channel.Check out Will’s videos at Rennthusiast.Watch Derek’s reviews and stories at ElevenAfterNine.And browse our full library of Porsche episodes anytime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thinking about a Porsche and stuck between a base car and an S badge? This episode is for you.Will and Derek break down what actually separates Porsche base models from S models, going past forum noise and badge ego. If you have ever heard “you only buy a base because you can’t afford an S,” you will want to hear this.In this episode you’ll hear: – Why Porsche created base and S trims in the first place – How the split goes all the way back to early 356 and long-hood 911s – Real differences in power, torque, brakes, wheels, and cooling between base and S – Why older, lower horsepower cars benefit more from the S upgrade – How modern turbo motors shrink the gap between base and S – Why a base 997, 991, 986/987 Boxster, or 981/718 can feel closer to an “old school” Porsche – How S models can be too fast to enjoy on real roads – Why the base often lets you use more of the rev range and more of the chassis – When an S absolutely makes sense for track use, canyons, or big straight roads – How this plays out with 991.2 vs 992, Carrera T, and air-cooled vs water-cooled cars – Practical advice for first-time buyers and repeat Porsche ownersWill talks through his own journey from “unapologetic S snob” to someone who now respects base cars in a serious way. Derek argues that many experienced drivers quietly prefer the base, and that real driver engagement lives in the cars everyone overlooks.If you are cross-shopping: – Base vs S 911 (997, 991, 992) – Base vs S Boxster or Cayman – Base vs S Macan or Cayenneyou will get clear, honest guidance on what actually matters and what is marketing.Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Rennthusiast Radio 01:00 Why base vs S feels like Boxster vs 911 03:00 History of base vs S from 356 to modern cars 06:30 Psychology, pricing, and how Porsche moves you up the ladder 10:30 “Embrace the base or say yes to the S” 13:00 Real power, torque, and brake differences 18:00 Will’s S snob phase and what changed 24:00 Air-cooled vs water-cooled: why S matters more in old cars 29:00 Why base feels more like a classic Porsche on real roads 35:00 991.2 Carrera S vs 992 Carrera T back to back 40:00 Tunes, torque, and modern turbo tricks 44:00 Practical buying advice: who should pick base, who should pick S 50:00 Listener challenge: defend your side in the commentsWatch Will’s builds and ownership stories on the Rennthusiast YouTube channel.Watch Derek’s reviews and road trips on ElevenAfterNine.Listen to Rennthusiast Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps.Tell us in the comments what you own, base or S, and whether we got this right or completely wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.