Why 2000s Sports Cars Got So Expensive (Aughts Price Explosion Explained)

Shifted Opinions — Episode 2 Description (Apple Podcasts / Podbean-friendly)

Why did sports cars from the 2000s suddenly get so expensive?

In this episode of Shifted Opinions (where we’re not sure, but cars are involved), Paul Kramer (Auto Kennel), Casey Parkin (Group C Curation), and Dave Van Epps (Sonderworks) break down the real reasons “aughts” era values have exploded — and why the broader market can feel flat while specific cars keep ripping upward.

We start with what we’ve been doing in cars (including a 964-based build that’s turning into an absolute monster, and Paul’s 944 Turbo S headed to Big Sky for ice racing), then zoom out to the bigger picture: Hagerty’s market data, why some segments are soft while others surge, and how nostalgia (video games, posters, and “forbidden fruit” imports) is quietly reshaping demand.

Then we get specific:

• What “pockets of growth” really mean in today’s collector market

• Why 2000–2012 performance cars are peaking in desirability right now

• The psychology behind bidding wars, scarcity, and “I’m tired of looking” purchases

• Big talking points from the week: Magnus Walker’s collection sale (what’s true and what’s not)

• Real-world price shockers: R34 Nür, 997 GT3 RS, Challenge Stradale, 996 Turbo S

• And our favorite segment: This or That — where we compare an “aughts” pick vs. a newer car at a similar price and argue about what actually deserves the money

If you’ve been asking “is the market down or up?” — this episode explains why the answer is: both, depending on what you’re shopping for.

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Hosts: Paul Kramer (AutoKennel) • Casey Parkin (Group C Curation) • Dave Van Epps (Sonderworks)