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Autobahn BoundFollowing European Cars from Porsche to Ferrari and Aston Martin to LamborghiniHomeAboutNewsReviewsPhotosVideosAccessoriesCar LifeTunersUltimate CarsContactPorsche 911: The Practically Free SupercarOctober 30, 2019 by Ryan Leave a Comment I remember as a teenager picking up a special edition book from Road Track called Used Car Classics: A Guide to Affordable Exciting Cars. It provided detailed buying advice on 70 different models of used cars the average person could afford. Of course I bought it and went through it cover to cover. Several times.A fire of sorts started to burn Around the same time, I had a car fanatic buddy of mine who managed to drive all sorts of sports cars from Porsches to Corvettes to Alfa Romeos even a Lancia I adopted the belief that most car brands were within reach. Even the seemingly untouchable ones like Porsche, Ferrari or Lamborghini. Maybe not the Ferrari Daytona or Lamborghini Countach, but other models of Ferraris, for instance, were indeed within reach if you were patient and willing to embrace a less desirable model.A few years ago I had the opportunity to buy a Ferrari 348ts for about the price of a run of the mill mini van. It was a great experience that I would happily repeat again. Maintenance costs were low and fun value was off the charts!Not too many people have undertaken writing anything substantial about how to own a dream car for little to no more than the daily runabout you re already driving. Thus I was pleasantly surprised when a copy of Porsche 911: The Practically Free Supercar showed up on my mailbox. The book details a number of different model Porsches, with a focus on the Porsche 911, that can be had for a reasonable price.The book begins the reader s journey with the author s personal experience with Porsche and what propelled him to Porsche ownership. After a brief overview of Porsche, the author jumps into some practical exploration of what Porsche 911 model types might be suitable for undertaking driving a Porsche 911 for practically free. He even touches on a few other cars in the Porsche family that are great candidates for stepping into Porsche ownership.A couple of sections I found particularly useful are Can you afford your dream Porsche? and The best value Porsche 911. In Can you afford your dream Porsche? , the author breaks down the logic behind the thrust of the book. I found it thought provoking and in line with some of my own feelings on car ownership, as well as how to consider driving your dream car. The best value Porsche 911 chapter builds on the previous by throwing out some hypothetical examples of 911s that could be safe bets for new owners. Practical advice on finding cars out of favor with the average Porsche enthusiast will help possibly expand your thinking on what cars might fit the profile of a good deal, leading to inexpensive ownership.Aside from the practical information and approach to purchasing a Porsche 911 wisely (or potentially another Porsche model if that s your pleasure), one of the most intriguing for me is the Running Costs section. Owners of three different model Porsches detail their experiences with Porsche ownership including costs, pitfalls, etc. I love reading stories of other people s experiences to get an idea of how ownership of a particular model might go.Lastly, the idea of an investment Porsche discussed in the Investment Potential chapter is one that always piques my interest. I find it fascinating (and sometimes mind boggling) that people can buy cars, tuck them away, and never enjoy them the way they were meant to be enjoyed. I have a fundamental belief that cars should be driven and enjoyed. That said, I know that s not always practical/realistic with rare or historic cars. Still, the thought of a Porsche as an investment is an interesting one for me personally, and the book has a unique take on the subject that s worth the read.Overall, Porsche 911: The Practically Free Supercar is worth picking up, not only for the first time Porsche buyer, but also the seasoned owner. The principles in the book also apply to other supercar makes, so even if Porsche is not your cup of tea, you ll find some interesting and useful information in the approach.Buy on Amazon: Porsche 911: The Practcially Free SupercarFiled Under: Car Life, Porsche, Reviews Tagged With: book review, porsche 911, Porsche BooksPorsche 911 Outlaw Magnus Walker StyleNovember 13, 2017 by Ryan Leave a Comment I ran across this little bit older video on Vimeo today. I ve long been a Magnus Walker fan (come on who doesn t love that guy?!) and his take on the Porsche 911. I love the mix of Outlaw 911s along with true restoration projects protecting the originality of a car. He feels like a sort of everyday, normal Porsche guy.This particular video is about a 1978 Porsche 911 SCHR Magnus picked up to prove a Porsche 911 SC is a great first-time buyer 911. It s his answer to an often asked question about where to start one s Porsche habit.This particular car had been a track car for 10 years, and already included a number of upgrades he would have performed. Magnus mentions that he feels track cars are worth considering since owners tend to take care of a car they re going to drive at high speeds on a track. Something I hadn t thought of.Crank up the sound and let this video delight your eyes and ears and dream of your own affordable 911 story.Filed Under: Porsche, Videos Tagged With: magnus walker, outlaw 911Blind Backflip Over Speeding Formula E CarApril 18, 2016 by Ryan Leave a Comment I've seen some crazy videos over the years having to do with cars and the stunts people try and pull in, on, and around them. We've seen some stunts in a similar vein to this one in plenty of movies, and I have no doubt I'm not the only one who's [Continue reading]Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: blind backflip over formula e car, damien waltersMidnight Rambler VideoMarch 25, 2016 by Ryan 1 Comment Two words sum up today's video: Magnus Walker.This is a video from last year, but I came across it earlier this week and can't find that I posted it on the site, so today is the day! I absolutely love this video. It causes my imagination to run [Continue reading]Filed Under: Porsche, Videos Tagged With: magnus walker, midnight rambler, porsche videosEye Candy: Vintage Porsche AdsMarch 23, 2016 by Ryan Leave a Comment Sometimes going back in time is as eye-catching as a modern, gloriously brilliant image. For me, there's something about having to engage your imagination in a different sort of way that is as mesmerizing as an HD image that makes it feel like you [Continue reading]Filed Under: Porsche Tagged With: porsche ads, vintage adsPorsche Wants To Make You A Better DriverMarch 21, 2016 by Ryan Leave a Comment I came across this series on YouTube this last weekend and have watched all 3 of the videos below. It's a great series that hopefully Porsche will continue on with for a while. Patrick Long has been the host so far, with the Porsche 911 R being the [Continue reading]Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: driving lessons, patrick long, porsche videosLamborghini s Superest in Lamborghini Supercars 50 YearsOctober 28, 2015 by Ryan Leave a Comment "Superest" - sure I know it's not a word, but perusing Motobooks' latest Lamborghini super book, Lamborghini Supercars 50 Years, put "super" on the brain. I couldn't think of another word to describe what I saw in the pages of this book by Stuart [Continue reading]Filed Under: Accessories, Car Pictures Tagged With: 50 Years, James Mann, Lamborghini, Lamborghini Cars, Lamborghinie Supercars 50 Years, sports carsThe Pininfarina Book Pure Design GoodnessJuly 19, 2015 by Ryan Leave a Comment Enthusiast sites tend to get a lot of book review offers. Some are good, some not so much. Consequently, I've had this book sitting on my desk for several weeks now. It's probably one of the largest format books I've received so far to review. Unlike [Continue reading]Filed Under: Accessories, Reviews Tagged With: Car Books, The Pininfarina Book1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Driven Reviewed VideoJune 8, 2015 by Ryan Leave a Comment The 1980's Porsche 911 Turbo is one of my all-time favorite cars. I still love them to this day and have renewed my pursuit of putting one in the garage some day. When I came across this episode of Harry's Garage, I went full screen and got lost in [Continue reading]Filed Under: Porsche, Videos Tagged With: 1980s Supercar, porsche 911 turbo, VideoPorsche 911 Red Book Handy Pocket Reference ToolJune 4, 2015 by Ryan Leave a Comment I happened to be looking back through some old posts on the site and came across one that still haunts me to this day. It was a Tempting Porsches post where I mentioned a 1965 Porsche 912 for sale close by for $4500 (Tempting Porsches #24). Could [Continue reading]Filed Under: Accessories, Porsche, Reviews Tagged With: porsche 911, Porsche Book123110Next Page Newsletter

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