PorscheCooled Podcast

PorscheCooled Owner Stories #73 – Dan 997.2 Carrera 4S and ‘97 Boxster 986

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 73 of owner stories with Dan from New York in the U.S. Dan grew up in the age of the posters on the wall but it was the Porsche 928 scene in the movie Scarface that left an impression. in college his roommate’s dad coincidentally owned a couple of Porsche 928s. Dans Dad had a few cool cars when he was growing up including a manual Chevy Nova, Nissan 240Z and an early 80’s Camaro. The Camaro Dan would drive when he his dad was away and really enjoyed driving. His dad also gave him a ‘71 Mercury Cougar XR-7 convertible, which gave Dan the ‘convertible bug’.
Moving to New York straight out of school the need for a car diminished. It wasn’t until Dan got married and moved to Long Island that he needed a car again. His Jeep came first, but Dan really wanted a convertible. A few test drives later he decided on ‘97 986 Boxster 2.5. This was in 2002 and is a car that still puts a smile on Dans face 20 years later. A car that opened Dan up to the unexpected and enjoyable Porsche community.
Just under a year ago Dan decided to purchase a 911. A Porsche he has wanted for some time. After a long search Dan found just what he wanted, and in the right specification and options – a 2010 997.2 C4S manual in Carrara White. A car he is really having fun with and enjoying to the fullest.
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Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.
This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.
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Push through mate

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Steve and Marco are here. Michael updates that there will still be no more Friday episodes for a while - but this one just happened. It’s not easy with 3 hosts and Steve thinks it sounds all a bit stilted - but not for long. Michael is excited that you can now buy Porsches with Crypto. Marco and Steve still don’t get it. Steve explains his GT3 issues, and the repairs completed. Michael is still talking about 993’s and Steve has some good advice.
The perfect 912 just came up in the UK but Michael isn’t tempted. Marco thinks it’s best to pay a bit more and get a sorted one. Especially for Michael. What else? Marco explains the relevance of Fuchs on his new oval window VW Beetle and tells the story of his late-night roadside repairs.
Buying advice and checks? Well, Marco thinks it comes down to trust and gut instinct no matter how much research is done. Steve adds that you need to judge the car that’s in front of you and trust the person who is checking it. You just can’t generalise. Steve shares his thoughts on the new 911 Sport classic. 
Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast.
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Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.
This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.
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Follow on Instagram@PorscheCooled @michael.bath @P997.1
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PorscheCooled Owner Stories #72 - Amanda 718 Spyder and 996.2 Carrera 4 Cab

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 72 of owner stories with Amanda from Colorado in the U.S. Amanda’s car journey started when she was only 4 when her dad bought a Mitsubishi Eclipse. A car Amanda has fond memories of pretending to drive like a racing driver. Later in life, and inspired by a ‘Fast and the Furious’, Amanda wanted a Charger. In 2013 her wish came true with a Dodge Charger 100th anniversary edition. A car Amanda enjoyed for around 6 years and drove it all over the country.
Amanda mentions she knew little about German cars, but that changed after an Audi Experience Day at Circuit of the Americas in an R8. A BMW experience in M Cars followed and Amanda’s (and her Husbands) love of German cars began.
So, what followed? A BMW X3 M40i, a car Amanda took to the track. It was at these track days where she started noticing the Porsches. The inevitable followed. In 2020 the first 911 entered the garage, a 2002 Carrera 4 996 Cabriolet - manual and in Arctic Silver. This was going to be Amanda and her husbands’ ‘fun’ car. Not to mention it became the car Amanda learnt to drive stick in. It doesn’t end there. In late 2002, Amanda and her husband purchased a black 2007 911 Turbo in manual. Both practical cars were now gone, and the Porsches were daily driven with snow tyres when needed. Recently the 997 Turbo has been replaced with a very special 2022 Porsche 718 Spyder, Shark Blue, Manual with LWB’s.
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Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.
This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.
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There Is No Substitute

PorscheCooled is back. In today’s Podcast Michael chats with Marco about all things Porsche. You guys would have heard Marco’s name thrown about in a lot of previous episodes. Marco owns a very cool Speed Yellow 996 Turbo and has stepped up to co-host with Michael today. So, where’s Steve? That’s what everyone wants to know. Michael explains.
After an update, Michael thinks the new 992 911 Sport Classic may be the perfect Turbo, Marco likes how it’s a Turbo and RWD. Then there is the recently launched GT4 RS - Michael and Marco wouldn’t say no, and honestly who could not love that sound. Marco reckons Porsche have given the Cayman fans what they wanted. Michael talks watches for a bit and shows off his pronunciation skills with JLC.
‘There is no substitute’ – at first it's not clear whether Michael is just talking about Porsches, Marco, or other Podcasts. Of course, he is referencing Porsche’s heritage. Michael and Marco share their thoughts on Porsche’s mantra. Marco talks about his new car acquisitions (which are not Porsches) and his lifelong love of the VW Beetle.
Welcome back to PorscheCooled.
Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.
This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.
Become a PorscheCooled Exclusive member https://www.patreon.com/porschecooled
Follow on Instagram@PorscheCooled @michael.bath @P997.1
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Hey mate

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve chat about how to buy a Porsche 992. Which one to get and the best options. It’s not easy if you start thinking about the balance of colour / options and rarity. Buying any 911 in this crazy Porsche bubble is not easy. Before that, Steve questions Instagram bots, changes his exhaust to get his jollies whilst Michael is waiting in the wings with a surprise announcement - which he will probably regret. 
Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast.Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.
This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.
Become a PorscheCooled Exclusive member https://www.patreon.com/porschecooled
Follow on Instagram@PorscheCooled @michael.bath @P997.1
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PorscheCooled Owner Stories #71 - David 2001 911 (996) Turbo

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 71 of owner stories with David from Sydney, Australia. First Porsche memories? Well, apart from the model cars it was a 911 in a car book given to him by his parents. A book he still has and has now gifted to his daughter. David got to see his first 911 in real life at his dads panel shop – a 930 turbo.
David doesn’t miss any of his previous cars as ‘they were all pretty much shit boxes’, making his first Porsche even more special. In saying, that David was always into road bikes, especially riding sport bikes, having owned around 13 of them over the years.
David has a detailing business which he started straight out of school. Today David details a lot of nice cars, but it was until 2019 that he seriously started thinking the time was right to start looking for his ‘nice car’ - a 911. Originally David started searching for a 997 Carrera S but decided he wanted a 911 without any underlying issues, so he started looking at the 996 Turbo. A big decision as David has never spent that amount of money on a car before. Why the Turbo? Well, David thought why not go all in and buy a 911 with the bullet proof Mezger engine. At the end of 2019 David found his perfect 911 a well-documented 2001 996 Porsche 911 Turbo, manual in Meridian Metallic with RUF wheels and wing. It was a great day.
Welcome back to the PorscheCooled podcast.
Follow David on Instagram @ruf996turbo
 
Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.
This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.
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Duck & Whale Car Meet plus being ’Porscheless’

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael and Steve chat about the Porsches they saw whilst attending the Duck & Whale Car Meet in Sydney. It was a bit overwhelming in more ways than one. Before that Steve reckons the new Macan T is a Travesty. Michael looks at the sinking Porsche cargo ship in a slightly different way. Oh, and on the topic of being 'Porscheless’ - well that’s a tricky one.
Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast.
 
Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.
This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.
Become a PorscheCooled Exclusive member https://www.patreon.com/porschecooled
Follow on Instagram@PorscheCooled @michael.bath @P997.1
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PorscheCooled Owner Stories #70 - Al (Witty924) 996.2 Turbo S X50 and ’84 Porsche 924

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 70 of owner stories with Al (@Witty924) from Hampshire in the UK. Al grew up in the age of the poster with the three iconic cars – Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche. Iconic cars that he and his childhood friends would chat and dream about.
Al worked in the motor industry starting with Audi, but Porsches, Audi and the like were out of reach. When Al was growing up in the UK it was more about fast Fords and fast Vauxhalls. These were the cars that were prominent and obtainable. Working in the motor trade allowed Al to experience different cars without the cost. Al quickly became a fan of the German brands and has owned E30 and E36 BMWs.
Al’s entry into Porsche happened later in life. In his words when it did happen, he ‘went all in’ and purchased two. The first was a well-documented 1984 Porsche 924 with the 2.0 litre engine, optioned in Copenhagen Blue. Al wanted something that would give him a hands-on experience with Porsche. A Porsche he could learn and work on. Al thought the 924 was the perfect platform for this project and loves the story of the how the 924 came to fruition. Not long after Al bought his first 911, a rare 2003 996 generation 911 turbo S with the X50 package and full carbon pack. Al couldn’t be happier with his 911. The 996 Turbo S gives Al the ‘wow factor’ - just what he wanted.
 
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Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.
This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.
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Whale Tails, Tea Trays, Tacos and Ducktails

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael wants Steve to say his new appointed catch phrase but he is not playing along. Speaking of friends with multiple Porsches Steve reckons he only has one – ‘can you really count the Macan as a Porsche’. Moving along to real Porsches then and the iconic feature we all remember from our first Porsche memories – wings.
Porsche wings, you either love or hate, but form does follow function. Michael and Steve have decided that Porsche wings is the main chat topic this week. Sure, there is the 993 Turbo fixed wing, the beautifully designed 959 wing and the whale and ducktail. Nevertheless, Steve reckons we sometimes forget about how special the retractable wing on the Carrera really is. A 911 signature and instantly recognisable to most as a Porsche if not a 911. What else – well the 992.2 is coming as is the new 911 Safari. Plus, a whole lot more.
Welcome back to the PorscheCooled Podcast.
 
Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.
This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.
Become a PorscheCooled Exclusive member https://www.patreon.com/porschecooled
Follow on Instagram@PorscheCooled @michael.bath @P997.1
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PorscheCooled Owner Stories #69 - Matt 2006 997 Carrera S

In today’s PorscheCooled Podcast Michael presents episode 69 of owner stories with Matt from New York in the U.S. Matts first recollection of Porsche was the Dentist in his local town who had a 911. An iconic black 964 with a whale tail, a Porsche Matt admired and remembers well. Most of Matt’s cars before his Porsche were mainly hand me down cars from his parents. His first ‘real car’ (as Matt puts it) was a Nissan Maxima. A car that had some extra performance than his previous cars.
Once he moved to New York Matt didn’t own a car for some years. Owning a car, let alone a Porsche in New York has its challenges, especially with parking and associated costs. Until Covid hit, Matt never had the need for a sports car. The Porsche 911 was going to be the means to escape and get out of the city.
After using Turo to rent a Porsche 991 Matt was hooked and didn’t want to give it up. From that point on Matt knew he wanted a 911 and his search began. Initially wanting a Porsche 991 Matt decided upon something rawer. He found a fully optioned 2006 997 generation 911 Carrera S, manual 6 speed which was perfect. In the past year Matt has driven his first 911 over 20,000 miles.
 
Welcome back to the PorscheCooled podcast.
Follow Matt on Instagram @anomolymatt
Michael (@michael.bath) owns a first generation 997 Carrera, comes from Australia and currently resides in Bahrain. Steve (@gtst3ve) is a Porsche owner and enthusiast from Sydney, Australia.
This podcast is part of a series with Steve where two mates chat about all things Porsche. Thanks for listening.
PorscheCooled Exclusive member Become a member of PorscheCooled and help support the Podcast. It will keep us talking!https://www.patreon.com/porschecooled
The PorscheCooled Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts.