The New Dakar and the Death of the Real Manual
P-Car Talk Podcast
The Dakar Gets an Upgrade — And Maybe a Second Chance The next-generation Porsche Dakar is coming, and this time it's arriving with the full 992.2 treatment plus hybrid technology baked in. Expected ordering windows open late this year with a starting price somewhere around $250k before you even look at the options list. The big question the guys tackle here isn't whether the new Dakar is desirable — it obviously is — it's whether Porsche finally lets people actually buy one. The first-gen Dakar's limited production run was classic Porsche scarcity playbook, and it worked, but it also...
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Porsche 1-2 at Sebring, Factory Team Beef, and the 911 Joyride That Ended in Handcuffs
P-Car Talk Podcast
A shop burned down. There's beef inside Porsche's factory team. And a transporter got arrested for joyriding someone's brand new 911. This week on P-car Talk, Mike and Aaron open with some real news from the South Florida car community — Arnage Motorsports, owned by their close friends Cory and George, lost their entire shop in a fire. GoFundMe link is in the description. These are good people and the community needs to show up for them. Then they break down Porsche's Sebring sweep — first, second in GTP, Manthey wins its class. Great weekend on paper. But there's post-race drama...
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Which Porsche Do You Actually Buy? — Part Two
P-Car Talk Podcast
Which Porsche Do You Actually Buy? — Part Two Right where we left off. You've got the spec sheet in front of you, the price ranges are real, and the question the crew has been circling the whole episode finally lands on the table: if you had to write the check today — daily driver, PDK only, traffic more often than mountain roads — which one do you actually buy? Thank You to the Kimchi Crew and Our Listeners Before we get into it, a quick thank you to everyone who's been riding with us. The messages, the DMs, the comments — you guys keep this thing going and we genuinely appreciate...
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Which Porsche Would You Actually Daily? 718 vs 991 — Part 1
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Which Porsche Do You Actually Buy? — Part One The question sounds simple until you actually start answering it: if you're shopping PDK because this car is going to sit in traffic more days than it sees a mountain road, which Porsche makes the most sense? The lineup starts with the 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 and Cayman GTS 4.0 — both making 394 horsepower and 309 torque, with the Boxster ranging $75k to $90k and the Cayman $80k to $95k. Step down to the turbocharged variants and you're at 350 horsepower in the S and 365 in the GTS, torque actually matching the 4.0 at 309 and 317...
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EV Cayman Killed, Magnus Walker Auctions Everything & Singer Goes Wide Body Convertible
P-Car Talk Podcast
EV Cayman and Boxster Project on the Chopping Block Big news out of Stuttgart: Porsche has pulled the EV Cayman and Boxster from their configurator, and reports are surfacing that Porsche leadership held internal meetings to kill the project entirely. So is this a win or a loss? Our take: probably more win than loss. This was shaping up to be a failure to launch. The enthusiasm for an electric mid-engine Porsche was never really there from the core enthusiast base, and the market has been sending clear signals. Sometimes the best move is knowing when to walk away before you're too far in....
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Magnus Walker Sells, Porsche Exits China & The Shifting Market
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Magnus Walker Selling Off Cars, Art & Memorabilia Big news out of the collector world: Magnus Walker is consigning a significant portion of his collection to RM Sotheby's for a March 2026 auction. We're talking 160 items total—cars, art, memorabilia. No official word yet on which cars are going, but given the timing, this is likely tied to the Amelia auction. The question is: why? Is Magnus losing interest? Chasing something new? Just cashing in while values are high? We've seen this pattern before—Vinny recently sold his GT3 RS. So what's going on? Our take: we don't think the sky...
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The GT3 RS Turbo Question No One Wants to Ask
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Rolex 24 Victory Lap The Porsche Penske #7 car takes the Rolex 24 for the third consecutive year—a feat only a handful of teams have ever accomplished. The guys break down their favorite moments from the weekend, which drew the largest crowd in event history. Can they make it four in a row? Fahren 2025 Announced Mark your calendars: Fahren returns October 13–16 at Tapoco. The event is back to two days of driving, bringing together old friends and new for what's become a cornerstone of the Porsche enthusiast community. Is the GT3 RS Going Turbo? Rumors are swirling that the .2 GT3 RS...
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We Need to Talk About Porsche Pricing...
P-Car Talk Podcast
In this episode of P-car Talk, hosts Mike Geisert and Aaron Johnson kick off with what's happening in the Porsche world this month. DRT Miami is coming up—if you're looking to escape the cold and see some incredible cars, this is your move. The following weekend brings the Rolex 24 at Daytona, including the historic 30-minute race on Saturday before the main event. What a way to start the year. The hosts dig into the elephant in the showroom: Porsche 911 pricing has climbed $40,000 in just five years. What's the strategy here? Base 911s now start around $140k, but buyers at that price...
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Combustion, Turbo Mezger's and $50k Only Car
P-Car Talk Podcast
In this episode of P-car Talk, hosts Mike Geisert and Aaron Johnson break down the latest news from Stuttgart—Porsche is keeping combustion alive alongside the upcoming EV 718. What does this mean for the future of the GT4 and a potential RS variant? The hosts dig into the implications for enthusiasts who've been holding their breath. The conversation shifts to the market, where 996 and 997 Turbos are quietly climbing in value. Mike and Aaron share their picks for the best Porsche investments under $50,000—which models still make sense and which ones are already out of reach. The...
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Are you down with OODA? | Elliot Weil
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In this episode, Elliot Weil, founder of OODA Motorsports, joins us to talk about his Porsche journey and how real-world track failures led to engineering breakthroughs. Elliot shares his ownership experience with a 997.2 RS, including a catastrophic engine failure that didn't just stop him—it pushed him to innovate. Rather than accepting the limits of stock components, he developed new high-performance parts using better materials to enhance reliability for serious track work and high-performance applications. We dive deep into Elliot's approach to building the perfect Porsche, including...
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Notable Car Week Reveals
Gunther Werks Flat Nose Recreation
- Specs: 1000 hp, 4.0L twin turbo, 2700 lbs
- Discussion: Pretty cool looking build
- Context: Gunther has come a long way in development
- Comparison: Singer also has a turbo study, but Gunther is making more powerful cars at this point
2026 Ruf Tribute
- Specs: 3.6L, 543 horsepower, 2800 lbs
- Production: Only 50-100 cars over next 5 years
- Availability: Likely already spoken for
- Also Featured: Ruf Rodeo - their take on the current Safari craze
Car Week Chaos Discussion
- Reports: This year was one of the "rowdiest" car weeks
- Issues:
- People fighting and brawls
- Lots of car vandalism
- Attributed to younger generation attendees
- Host Commentary: "Get your shit together, your gen is looking like ass out there"
Rally Season PSA
- Timing: Rally season approaching (end of August)
- Prep Reminder: Get cars buttoned up now
- Services Needed:
- Tires
- Brakes
- Alignment
- Support: Help your independent shops, book appointments early
- Warning: Don't be last-minute with rally prep
Car Week Analysis & Future
Current State
- Atmosphere: Described as "rich boy SOWO vibes"
- Scale: Massive crowds and exotic car turnout
- Problem Areas: Spontaneous gatherings (In-N-Out Burger with 100+ cars)
Potential Solutions & Changes
- Prediction: Major changes coming after this year's issues
- Carmel's Position: City won't tolerate continued problems
- Current Structure:
- Most events require tickets
- Many are invite-only
- But public spaces still get overwhelmed
Social Media Impact
- Assessment: Social media is "ruining stuff like this"
- Alternative Approach: Focus on smaller, intimate events that aren't "blown out"
- Personal Policy: Stopped attending events that have gotten too big and "lost their way"
Discussion Points
- How does Car Week get control of the situation?
- Is it possible to avoid having a Car Week at all?
- The balance between accessibility and maintaining event quality