Shifted Opinions

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, a...

Project cars start innocently enough.

Brakes. Suspension. Maybe paint.

Then the engine comes out, the car is stripped to bare metal, the budget disappears, and somehow another project car appears in the garage.

In Episode 30 of Shifted Opinions, Paul Kramer, Casey Parkin, and Dave Van Epps tackle the reality of project-car ownership—from their own Porsche builds to listener-submitted...

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 help...

How far should you go when reconditioning an older Porsche?

Paul Kramer of AutoKennel, Casey Parkin of Group C Curation, and Dave Van Epps of Sonderwerks continue their conversation on Porsche recon—and this time they get into the decisions that can either improve a car or take things too far.

How do you know whether an independent Porsche shop is actually good? Should an older 911 r...

How much money should you spend preparing a car for sale?

In this special “Recon” episode, Paul, Dave, and Casey reveal how they decide which repairs, services, and cosmetic improvements are worth completing before an enthusiast car hits the market.

They debate whether sellers should install new tires, correct imperfect paint, repair minor oil leaks, restore worn seats, remove aftermarket modifications, or preserve a ca...

Another Porsche 911 GT3 RS has gone off Angeles Crest—and this one reportedly traveled more than 500 feet down the side of the mountain.

Paul, Casey, and Dave discuss what is known about the crash, how the driver was able to walk away, and why the outcome demonstrates the strength of Porsche’s engineering.

The crew also provides an update on Dave...

A long drive up California’s Highway 1 reminds Paul why early Porsche 911s are so special—and why owning one is not always comfortable.

After spending several days behind the wheel of an early 911, Paul, Casey, and Dave discuss what it takes to make a classic Porsche genuinely usable for road trips and rallies. Dave breaks down modern electric air conditioning, including...

Special guest Jo Bejar—known as @a_car_gal on Instagram—joins Shifted Opinions to talk about building, repairing and driving classic cars instead of simply admiring them from behind a screen.

Jo shares how she bought a neglected 1972 Datsun 240Z at 18, left it unfinished while completing the automotive restoration program at McPherson College, and later rebuilt it for th...

This episode goes from vintage racing chaos to very real Porsche ownership advice.

Paul Kramer, Casey Parkin, and Dave Van Epps start with The Great Race, Cannonball Run memories, and the kind of car-movie disappointment only a Countach-obsessed kid could understand. Then it turns into a proper Shifted Opinions shop session: 993 cabriolets, a low-mile Boxster Spyder, dead batteries, jumper-pack hacks, a 968 Club Sport, Cayman GTS a...

Most auction listings look effortless. They are not.

Paul, Casey, and Dave pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to consign and sell an enthusiast car—from photography, research, and write-ups to reserves that miss and the awkward question of who eats the cost.

Dave checks in after his GT3 RS accident, leading to a candid conversation about a...

Dave is back—and thankfully, he's okay.

After a frightening accident in his GT3RS during the Highlands Motoring Festival, Dave shares the full story of what happened, from the crash itself to being airlifted to a trauma center and the recovery process that followed.

The crew dives into modern performance cars, airbag injuries, whether today's GT products have become too capable for their own good, and why older sports cars ma...

Paul checks in from Oregon after completing the Safari Party rally, sharing stories from gravel roads, beach driving, overland-inspired Porsches, and the incredible people behind one of the most unique automotive events in the country.

Meanwhile, Casey breaks down a week of record-setting collector car sales, including a 2011 Porsche GT3 RS, a Heritage Ford GT, Ferrari Speciales, GT2 RS models, and the surprising market trends push...

This week on Shifted Opinions, the guys trade Thursday-morning coffee for Sunday-evening cocktails and dive into everything from the Ruchlos Rallye to the current state of the collector car market.

Dave returns from an epic West Virginia Porsche rally with stories of incredible roads, close calls, and why the people you meet matter more than the cars you drive. Meanwhile, Casey shares updates on multiple high-dollar auctions, inclu...

Has the Porsche hobby become unrealistic for normal enthusiasts?

The guys break down the real reason enthusiasts feel locked out of the market — and why social media, online auctions, and “perfect spec” culture may be doing more damage than the cars themselves.

From six-figure GT3 RS auctions to bargain 914s and rally-ready drivers, this episode explores why there’s still fun to be had if you stop chasing in...

Old cars break. Air conditioning catches fire. 356s smoke on the side of the road. And somehow… we still love them.

This week on Shifted Opinions, Paul prepares for his longest driving adventure yet, Dave deals with a Porsche 356 fire, and Casey dives deep into auction prep, rally cars, Porsche 964 ownership, Bring a Trailer culture, nostalgia cars, and why enthusiasts continue chasing machines that make absolutely no sense.

What’s the point of owning a car you never drive?

In this episode of Shifted Opinions, the guys break down the difference between real enthusiasts and collectors — and why the best cars are the ones that get used.

From selling a rare Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo to chasing the perfect Porsche 964 RS experience, this conversation dives into rally culture, ownership realities, and what actually makes cars meaningful.

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This week on Shifted Opinions, the conversation goes beyond specs and performance numbers — and into what driving is actually about.

From GT rally experiences to time on the Tail of the Dragon, the guys unpack what happens when you take cars like the GT3RS out of controlled environments and into the real world. It’s not just about speed — it’s about feel, adaptability, and the experience behind the wheel.

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This week on Shifted Opinions, we sit down with designer, Radwood co-founder, and Driving While Awesome host Lane Skelton for a raw, unfiltered conversation on car culture—past, present, and where it’s actually going.

We break down the real story behind Air|Water—from underwhelming show layouts to why it might be better understood as a trade show for Porsche enthusiasts. Plus, what most people completely missed.

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Dave Van Epps is days away from putting his brand-new 1,200-mile 2025 GT3RS on track at VIR for GT Smokies — and the nerves are real. Paul Kramer talks him off the ledge with hard-earned track wisdom, while Casey Parkin quietly reveals he's managing 14 auction cars, including a landmark 8-car RS collection drop on Bring a Trailer featuring multip...