Porschenomics - The channel that's all about cars and in particular Porsche, especially the classic 911 - but with a difference.
Yes, we'll do some walk-arounds and a few road tests and interviews. But what we're really about is the numbers, in other words prices, value growth and above all INVESTING in a Porsche.
We might squeeze in some Ferrari, 'Fast Ford', Jaguar, Aston and F1 stuff just for balance ... but we are unashamedly biased toward the greatest sports car ever created, one still going strong after 60 years. And its engine is in the back.
In the most kind way possible, it’s clear the interviewer doesn’t have experience owning a business or building cars. Building 100 cars is incredibly difficult (ask Singer), even if it’s easy to sell them.
this is painful to watch, sorry to say that it is obvious how much these guys are not on the same page, in terms like mindset and personal values they are far from each other like Makó from Jerusalem, as my fellow hungarians would say
Such a very cool knowledgeable down to earth guy could listen to him on cars all day.👍👍 the xj great resto car can’t wait until the next episode thank you both for sharing your time 🙏👍🇬🇧
If I owned Theon 1) I would make limited edition models like Gunther Werks did 2) I would put differentiating elements such as the engine rpm of the Tuthill 911k or the retractable roof of the new Kaegel. 3) I would pay for the car to be used by Cristiano Ronaldo, MrBeast and Henry Cavill.
You can see just how small these cars are at 9:42, it looks tiny! Small cars = more fun! And the SC is truly a great car if you can deal with the Bosch K Jetronic system (I got tired of it and installed EFI).
Would really appreciate an opinion...I like the look of a g-model more than 964/993, but I would like to have some of the ''modern'' stuff that 964 and later 993 had. My question, should I rather look for a 964/993 or should I look for a cheaper SC/3.2 and invest that difference in price in upgrading brakes,suspension,interior,engine tuning? Is it worth it?😀 Thanks!
Hi. There’s a big difference between a 3.2 Carrera price vs a 964. So it depends if you have budget for the latter - now around £80k in the U.K. for a decent one. At £50k for a good G body you could add coil-overs (nicely lowered), a short-shift (buy a car with a G50 box) and bigger brakes, all for less than £10k. So you’d end up with an improved G body for still less than a 964. Plus, you’ll have a much bigger choice of G bodies than 964s. PS. IMO, invest in wheels. Wheels and stance maketh the car.
Obviously Magnus doesn't like 'BULL.SHIT' and especially car $£speculators ... That's why Magnus Walker is a top bloke to be Respected as he drives his cars... period!!!
I'm a fan of Magnus. Great job with this interview....you are extremely knowledgeable. You were complimentary and gracious with Magnus. He seemed very irritable and unfriendly in kind...which is disappointing.
964 on Fuchs wheels looks incredible. As for the most underrated and undervalued 911, I'd go with an early 996 3.4 Manual C2. Light and very very quick. Plus, not marred with the same reliability issues as the latest cars
I've been searching high and low to find which cars have the character you're describing between 6:50 and 11:02, and it's honestly shocking how few I've been able to find, just about 3 or 4 cars so far (I'm sure there are more to be found, but the point is that they're really rare). Love your take here
Probably just doesn’t like this guys whole schtick. He’s said multiple times he likes driving and doesn’t care about values. Why would he get along with a guy who calls himself “porschenomics”
These cars are unreasonably expensive in the US. In fact all vintage cars seem much more money here vs UK. If I could find a healthy, well-loved, low mile, late in the run (‘84-85) un-modified unit for under $50kUS, I’d trade my Boxster in a minute. Especially now there are some useful AC products for them. It’s way too hot in the South without.
A friend turned up with a 488 and I drove it on my favourite A and B roads. Stupidly fast and ridiculously capable. Did the same roads in a TVR Cerbera, a couple of weeks later and enjoyed it more.
I wish he'd succeeded in discontinuing the 911 Frogmobile...imagine what the far more attractive (and better-balanced) 951 and 968 could have achieved with further development money...but bad taste always wins.
Did you ask Magnus how he entered the US and managed to stay? I see your FB page says you entertained Reform, so clearly immigration is something that concerns you?
IMHO, never having driven or owned a Porsche (and frankly not being a fan growing up), I think the only people whose opinions count on which is better and more desirable to own, are those who have driven and/or owned both. To me, the first 911 I ever wanted to drive was the 930. I think the nicest looking/prettiest 911 in the 993. My 2nd choice would be the 964 (930 or not). If I were a multi-millionaire/billionaire, I would own at least one example of every model and/or trim level (yes including the 924 and 914) and then drive each for my opinion. In which case, I would probably want the Carrera GT and a manual gearboxed 928. From a practicality standpoint and to answer your question (and given my caveats), I'd rather have the 964. Great video. Agree with your assessment of "Why is the Porsche 911 SC so cheap?"
My late father was a lot like Magnus. He was a racing driver, but he couldn’t afford cup cars or a nice pay to drive seat on a team. So ever since the end of the 80’s until the early 2000’s he would buy wrecked or abandoned 911’s and build them into race cars in his garage. Two highlights were a 74 S that he bought for $5,000 and built into a 73’ RS replica. The other was a 1995 993 that he built from two wrecked 993’ for about $15,000 (in the late 90’s). His 993 race car sold in his estate for $50,000 just a few years ago (with no title and not legal for the road).
Great video....share much of Magnus's philosophy and also a Pcar enthusiast for like 40+ years. Now have a 997.2 TS (50K mi) as a daily and a '87 3.2C Targa "for fun". Would like to have a 356 in near future but have to agree with MW that anything under 150hp is a bit like driving a beefy Volkswagen beetle.
Interesting business case regarding brand value. Theon has a huge problem now as of course the people that can afford a Singer or Theon care about economics.
@@Porschenomicsif you know, you know...but I'm guessing the vibe of form over substance and marketing bullshit, mixed with a big dollop of self-promotion is just a bit aggravating for some people, perhaps? Objectively, old Porsches used to be a fairly niche hobby until it went mainstream (with prices to match)...perhaps due in significant part to a certain video of self-promotion coupled with the effects of social media? There was visible prickling at "the narrative" which was pretty funny ~10.00 🙄😅
You say that like it’s a bad thing. Marketing hype is 90% of social media. He’s just good at it and that skill served him well in the clothing business and in cars. He has crafted a unique identity and brand that has accumulated a large amount of equity. So, he’s attracted an audience and maintained a high level of success for a long time - that my friend is very difficult to do - requiring talent and hard work.
@@refuztosay9454 sounds like proof of my point. Marketing and self promotion, personified. Why would someone work so hard to promote themselves like that? Complete anathema.
