Everyone says the good Porsche deals are gone. This episode makes the case that they’re simply looking in the wrong places.

Paul, Casey, and Dave dig into recent auction results to find the cars delivering real value—and some of the prices are surprisingly good. From a modified Porsche 924 Turbo selling for just $22,500 to an overlooked 911 SC Targa, rising 996 prices, and a 991.1 Carrera that hammered at $55,000, the guys break down where the market still makes sense.

They also get into what actually makes a car a “deal,” why condition matters more than obsessing over mileage or perfect specs, how auction presentation can dramatically affect the final price, and why trying to perfectly time the collector-car market can leave you watching from the sidelines.

Plus: Casey’s latest questionable project purchase, Bring a Trailer strategy, air-cooled Porsche values, GT3 RS insanity, and why the base 991.1 Carrera may still be one of the smartest modern 911 buys.

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Paul Kramer Instagram: @autokennel Business: paul@autokennel.com

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Which Porsche GT3 should you actually buy—and are enthusiasts paying massive premiums for the wrong cars?

In Episode 29 of Shifted Opinions, Paul Kramer, Casey Parkin, and Dave Van Epps take on the Porsche GT3 hierarchy.

The 991.1 GT3 has been haunted by engine-failure stories for years, but has that fear created one of the best values in the modern Porsche market? Paul argues that misinformation surrounding the cars has helped keep prices down, while proper maintenance, monitoring, and buyer due diligence can make them an extremely compelling option.

Then comes the bigger question: what if you could only own one GT3?

The guys debate the 996, 997.1, 997.2, 991.1 and newer generations for daily driving, canyon roads, track use and pure involvement. The 997.2 gets serious praise as the end of the true analog GT3 experience, while the 996 remains one of the rawest—and most underappreciated—modern Porsche options.

They also get into:

• PDK vs. manual
• Why manual GT3 premiums have exploded
• 996 GT3 vs. 991.1 GT3
• GT2s and the “widow maker” reputation
• GT3 vs. GT4
• Using Bring a Trailer and Classic.com to understand the market
• Why Porsche owners obsess too much over future value
• The rise of the GT3 RS as an Instagram-era status car
• Why the best GT3 may simply be the one you'll actually drive

If you're shopping for a GT3—or trying to understand why one generation costs twice as much as another—this episode may change what you're looking for.

Paul Kramer / Auto Kennel Instagram: @autokennel 📧 paul@autokennel.com

Casey Parkin / Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration 📧 casey@groupccuration.com

Dave Van Epps / Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks 📧 dave@sonderwerks.com