‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts aroun ...
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James Watt Automotive (JWA) is proud to compete in the ultra competitive GT2 class of Europe’s premier sports car championship, the Le Mans Series. Campaigning the unmistakable Aston Martin Vantage GT2, JWA firmly embraces the rich pedigree that goes with representing such a famed automotive manufacturer. Our podcast aims to keep you in touch with the team and what happens over race weekends.
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A podcast for the Mezger community. Dedicated to those who love the 996/997 Mezger powered Porsche. There will be guests you recognize and some I would like you to know about in the community.
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Andy and Lee are joined by Paul Pressland from the Driven Not Hidden Collective to review and reflect on their Porsche adventures in 2025. What’s been the biggest surprise? Which car has been crowned Porsche Of The Year? And what’s in store for 2026?! Thanks for all your support in 2025. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.…
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Alwin Springer: ‘Mr Porsche Motorsport’ talks to 9WERKS - Part 2
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1:23:55Porsche Motorsport legend Alwin Springer reflects on his decades-long career in racing in this 2025 interview with 9WERKS Alwin Springer is a true living legend in Porsche circles. Springer has been called “The O.G.” and “Mr Motorsport” by Porsche executives and historians thanks to a 60-year career of high success with both road and racing Porsche…
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Lee & Andy are joined by Rob Kavanagh, fresh from an enthralling adventure racing his Porsche 981 GT4 Clubsport across Mexico in the 2025 Carrera Panamericana. Rob’s fascinating story tells how he, his co-driver and his GT4 Clubsport - prepared in the UK by Williams Crawford - covered in excess of 3,000 fast kilometres… in just one week! Featuring …
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In this episode of Mezger's Only podcast, Aaron Mong, the general manager of Porsche Jacksonville, shares his journey from a muscle car enthusiast to a dedicated Porsche aficionado. He discusses his experiences with the Porsche brand, the significance of the Mezger engine, and the restoration of classic Porsches. The conversation also delves into t…
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Andy & Lee are joined by Steve from the Driven Not Hidden Collective to dissect the key differences between the manual & PDK transmissions available in Porsche’s 911 GT3. Steve has owned both manual and PDK versions of the 991.2 GT3 with an otherwise near identical spec, and has driven both on road and track, so is best placed to offer you an owner…
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Through four generations from 986 to 718, the Boxster has been a huge success – we gathered a group of Boxster owners at Paragon Porsche to share memories of when the roadster with a boxer engine was first released, before discussing how the concept has evolved and what lies ahead as the Boxster adopts EV tech. Thank you to Mark, Jamie, Jason and t…
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992.2 GT3 Touring first drive & your questions answered!
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1:25:47Team 9WERKS discuss the new 992.2 Touring after some seat time in the new flat-backed GT3, before answering some specific questions posed by members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective. 9WERKS’ new Partnerships supreme Jeevan also joins the boys to talk about the many miles covered in his 991.1 GTS, and what could be in store next… Find your dream …
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Strap in and buckle up, this is your ultimate deep-dive into the early Porsche 911 GT3s in the 996.1 and 996.2! Lee and Andy discuss the differences between the .1 and .2, before going around the industry to bring you full insight in these thrilling GT 911s. Philip Raby reminds us of their reception when both were launched, Greig from RPM Technik p…
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First Strasse and 996 Turbo = Turbo Kevin
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59:21In this conversation, Kevin shares his passion for driving and the unique experience of owning a Porsche, particularly a GT or turbo model. He reflects on the joy of driving and the challenges of balancing his busy life with his love for cars.
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Lee & Andy are in Somerset visiting Cameron Sports Cars, where owner Simon explains how his personal Porsche passion lead to a dream job buying and selling special sports cars. Elsewhere, the team talk through the importance (and likely ramifications) of Porsche’s new CEO announcement, as well as a new W18 engine patent – plus Lee reveals which car…
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The 9WERKS Radio team are celebrating the milestone of half a million podcast downloads by welcoming a special guest who, alongside Andy and Lee, picks their dream Porsche garage with a £500k budget from the 9WERKS Marketplace. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com …
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Manual Spyder RS?! Your questions answered!
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1:35:51Andy & Lee are joined by guest panellist Mark from the Driven Not Hidden Collective to answer the best of your questions on all things Porsche. What would we do as CEO to change Porsche’s fortunes, which discontinued model would we love to revive, and where do we think 991.1 GT3 values are headed? All this and much more discussed on today’s fun epi…
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Andy Pearce from Williams Crawford shares his incredible story of having overseen 700 Porsche sales… in just seven years! Andy gives us insight into the world of Porsche car sales, sharing stories and memories of some of the highlights of his milestone 700 sales… and counting! Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketpl…
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I wanted to explain the reason behind Strasse and how it was in year 2.
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Should you take your Porsche on track?
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1:34:529WERKS collaborated with Porsche centre Bournemouth to host a trackday at Thruxton, the UK's fastest circuit. We speak to George and Vinnie from the Centre, as well as members of the DNHC, for their experiences and takings from the day. Also find out why the petrol powered 718 Cayman and Boxster might not be dead and buried quite as soon as expecte…
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Inside the UK’s biggest Porsche centre
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1:14:45A new series of 9WERKS Radio is here, with Lee and Andy reporting fresh from a road trip to 9WERKS’ Fried Eggs & Friends event at Porsche Centre Leeds. The guys are joined on the episode by Wayne & Mark from Porsche Leeds to share the history of the family-owned JCT600 dealership – operating out of one of the biggest Porsche sites in the UK – befor…
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Elliot and a PSA for GT3 RS 3.8 / 4.0 Owners
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1:14:34In this episode, Aaron Johnson interviews Elliot Weil, who shares his journey with Porsche cars, particularly his experiences with the GT3 RS. They discuss Elliot's background, his passion for cars, and the modifications he has made to his vehicle. The conversation delves into the importance of maintenance, the challenges of engine failures, and El…
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Revealed: greatest water-cooled 911s of all time
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1:37:54Andy & Lee visit RPM Technik to discuss the greatest water-cooled Porsche 911s of all time with directors Darren & Greig. With plenty of driving experience around the table, which models make the panel’s top three? This conversation follows on from our previous look at the greater air-cooled 911 of all time, which you can listen to here. Find your …
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Philip Raby is our panellist this week as the team discuss the best £50k Porsches for different use cases. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at the checkout on heritagepar…
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Porsche Marketplace update: summer ‘25
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1:04:35Danny and Henry from Lakeside Classics join the podcast to give insight on the Porsche Marketplace, revealing which models are enjoying an increase in values in 2025 – and which ones are tipped for further success. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsorin…
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Andy, Lee & Saquib have spent the morning driving the new 992.2 Carrera T alongside two other RWD manual Porsche 911s from the back catalogue: the 997 C2 GTS and 996 40 Jahre. With lots of talk around the new Carrera T – possibly the last ever manual 911 Carrera – the boys discuss its merits including its bespoke 6-speed manual gearbox. Is it worth…
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Suneal, 996 GT3. 997.2 Cup, 997 GT2 and Zweck
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1:15:12In this episode of the Mezger's Only podcast, host Aaron Johnson interviews Suneal from Zweck, exploring his journey as a car enthusiast and professional in the automotive industry. Suneal shares his early influences, passion for cars, and transition from BMWs to Porsches, particularly the 996 GT3. The conversation delves into the dynamics of drivi…
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TracTive: modern suspension for classic Porsches
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1:17:58Saquib rejoins the podcast to discuss his latest Porsche purchase with Andy & Lee: have we all been under-appreciating the merits of the Gen1 Panamera?! Elsewhere, Lee visits the Netherlands for a behind-the-scenes look around TracTive and its game-changing semi-active suspension technology. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks…
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The Carrera Panamericana is a challenging lights-to-flag race through Mexican terrain which still takes place in the country every year. 9WERKS chats with Rob, who’s taking on the legendary enduro in a 981 Cayman Clubsport, to find out what’s in store in the thousands of kilometres ahead. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co…
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Classic Porsche market: 10 years of change
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1:54:259WERKS Radio visits Jonny and Matt at Classic Retrofit. Now in its tenth year of elevating the classic car ownership experience with its innovative electric AC among other gadgets, the guys discuss the dramatic changes in the restomod and customisation industry over the last ten years. Elsewhere, it’s been a busy week for Lee and Andy, who discuss …
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Turbo 50, Porsche Design watches & air-cooled engine rebuilds
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1:02:42Lee and Andy have taken the 992 Turbo 50 for a drive and discuss its merits as a special edition. Elsewhere, Lee dives into the Porsche Design brand with Daniel Ratz from Porsche AG’s Lifestyle division, and Chris Wright offers some advice on the – lengthy – process of rebuilding an air-cooled 911 engine. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marke…
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In this engaging conversation, Aaron Johnson interviews Evan Halliday from Merit Partners, exploring Evan's journey from a car enthusiast to a successful business owner in the luxury car market. They discuss Evan's passion for Porsche, particularly the Mezger engine, and share experiences from track days and road trips. The conversation also delves…
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How our car buying habits have changed in 25 years
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2:01:30Andy & Lee are joined by Saquib Ramday from the DNHC to discuss the recent 9WERKS road trip to Norway, alongside the merits of the 997 Carrera GTS. Elsewhere, Lee visits Porsche Bournemouth to chat to Jason Steele, who offers insight into the changing habits of buyers and the evolution of Porsche sports cars during his incredible 25 years in the jo…
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Lee, Andy and Max are back in one room for the first time in over a month, so a catch-up is in order. Lee debriefs on the recent DNHC road trip to Sicily, retracing the legendary Targa Florio circuit before a mammoth drive back through Italy. Max reviews the first 10,000 miles in his new Macan, and the boys pick out their ideal drives for upcoming …
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Welcome to Episode 005 You will hear from Kory a friend that I have got to know since he came on his first mountain drive for an event I put on a few years ago. I wanted to get some dealer perspective from a place that sells a lot and owns them in his personal car stable as well. We talk about how he got into Porsche, started his dealership and wha…
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Passion for Porsche since 1991: Williams Crawford
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1:07:42Andy and Lee are in Cornwall this week at the home of Porsche specialists Williams Crawford. Adrian Crawford and Richard Williams share stories of how they first aligned in business more than 30 years ago, Adrian carving out a reputation for bringing air-cooked Porsches to the UK from mainland Europe. Richard and Adrian share their passion for Pors…
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Thorsten Klein: Style Porsche’s special projects boss talks to 9WERKS
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51:55Thorsten Klein is a Porsche fanatic who has simultaneously enjoyed a long career in the company’s design department at Weissach. While Thorsten’s name may be unfamiliar to most, chances are you’ve sampled Klein’s work if ever you’ve sat in a 918 bucket seat, or used a fabric door pull on a water-cool Porsche. In this exclusive chat at the launch of…
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‘Ultimate Man Maths’ - what happens when the sums add up.
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1:39:16Lee is away leading the 9WERKS Tour of Sicily, in his absence Andy and Lee are joined by Driven Not Hidden Collective member and prolific car buyer Ben. We learn what happens when the man maths adds up and you accidentally accumulate Porsches at an alarming rate. From 356 to 987 we consider the use case scenarios, value, and how you manage the opti…
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Jonny Smith 'That time we did a Somerset Ferris Bueller's day off'
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2:15:17The ‘Car Pervert’ Jonny Smith joins Andy & Max to recall his First, Best, Worst and Next cars including the tail of the borrowed 1989 911 Targa that reenacted the 80’s teen film along with numerous interesting and funny stories from his long career in automotive journalism. Jonny has his own YouTube channel ‘The Late Brake Show’ and the Podcast tha…
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Niko, Stories about my GT3 and Porsche talk
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2:04:56Welcome to Episode 004 My GT3's Secret History & PTS Black RS Journey Discover the untold story behind a legendary Porsche 997 GT3 and its previous owner, Niko, in this episode of the Mezgers Only Podcast. Host Aaron Johnson sits down with Niko to unravel the car's hidden history, from unexpected ownership connections to epic road trips and track d…
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Lee, Andy and Max have been out driving all sorts of Porsche sports cars in recent weeks. They discuss their experiences at the wheel of both the first and latest Spyder, plus Cayman R, 930, 996 C4S, 1977 911S, 520hp Carrera T… and even a V8 manual Cayenne among others! There’s also a first look at the 911 Spirit 70, and a catch up on recent DNHC r…
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Boris Apenbrink: the success of Porsche Exclusiv
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54:059WERKS presents an exclusive podcast interview with Boris Apenbrink, head of Porsche Exclusiv Manufaktur. In a wide-ranging conversation at the launch of the new 911 Spirit 70, a Heritage Design model, Apenbrink discusses the evolution of modern-day Sonderwunsch at Porsche and the challenges it brings, including the expanded Paint To Sample program…
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Lee, Andy and & Max are back for a new series and open proceedings by answering an array of questions submitted from the DNHC. Covering a mix of fantasy and factual, hear what the boys have to say on a range of topics covering all corners of Porsche and car culture. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks …
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EP 003 In this episode, Aaron Johnson interviews Tom, a passionate Porsche enthusiast who has owned a 2003 996 Turbo for nearly two decades. Tom shares his journey of falling in love with the Porsche brand from a young age, the decision-making process behind purchasing his Turbo, and the joy of driving it through various terrains and conditions. He…
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Our last episode of the series takes its naming inspiration from Tuthill's recent event ‘The rally with no name’… It's a relaxed episode this week, discussing all manner of Porsches we’ve driven recently from every Spyder, to 993 C4S, to 991 GTS, plus cars we’ve lusted over. Plus, we reveal some plans for the season ahead. See you again in three sh…
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The boys are joined by six-time Olympic champion, television personality and knight of the realm, Sir Chris Hoy. In this fascinating chat, Chris shares his lifelong passion for automotive, which began with a Porsche 911 scalextric car and has taken him to the start grid at Le Mans, punctuated by memorable motoring experiences driving a Singer Turbo…
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The 991 was a popular generation of 911, with more than 233,000 examples sold. However, with the earliest cars now heading towards 15 years old, how has their story developed, and what do you need to be aware of when buying and owning one? Find out with highlights from our recent online seminar with members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective, who …
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EP 002 In this episode of the Mezger's Only podcast, host Aaron Johnson interviews Ed Sheetz, who shares his extensive background in the automotive world, particularly focusing on his journey from Volkswagen to Porsche. Ed discusses his experiences with car modifications, the Mezger engine, and the importance of quality in car builds. He also delve…
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Join us in celebrating the Cayman’s 20th year! 9WERKS talks to the designer of the Cayman, Pinky Lai, and we unpack the details of three generations (987, 981 and 718) with help from Philip Raby Cars, Harbour Cars and RPM Technik. Where is your sweet spot in the Cayman range? Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketpla…
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Trackdays, Roadtrips and daily duties, what Porsche should you pick?
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1:42:22The boys dive into the 9WERKS Marketplace on the hunt for cars to tackle upcoming track days at both Abbeville and Anglesey, plus the 9WERKS road trip to Sicily, as well as something for the daily grind. What would you choose?! Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace. Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com…
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Alwin Springer: Mr Porsche Motorsport
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1:50:43Alwin Springer has been called “The O.G.” and “Mr Motorsport” by Porsche executives and historians. Alwin's incredible, decades-long Porsche story starts in the late 1960s, working on Porsches in Toronto, Canada, before learning the race trade at Vasek Polak in California. From here, Springer helped form the world-famous Andial with two friends, be…
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The Porsche 992.2 GT3 first drive reviews have been published, and motoring journalist and friend of 9WERKS, Tim Pitt , was invited out to Spain to drive both the winged GT3 on track and the Touring on road. What are the changes over the previous generation, and how do these differences change how the new GT3 drives and feels? Tim also drove the 99…
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EP 001 In the inaugural episode of Mezger's Only, host Aaron Johnson introduces the podcast and shares his passion for Porsche cars, particularly the 997 Turbo. Joined by guest Josh Caggiula, they discuss their automotive journeys, the allure of the Metzger engine, and the importance of community among car enthusiasts. The conversation also delves …
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Nicole Johnson: Porsches, Monster Trucks and King of the Hammers!
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1:18:49Our guest this week is Nicole Johnson, a classic Porsche owner who, in her day job, has driven monster trucks in front of packed-out stadiums all over the world, and became the first woman to successfully land a monster truck backflip. Nicole has also gained acclaim in the rock crawling sphere, taking two notable finishes in the gruelling King of t…
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How much does it cost to run a Porsche?
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2:07:06We are joined by members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective at Heritage Car Parts to discuss how much it cost us to run our Porsches in 2024. In addition Tom from Weissach UK gives his views on how much you should be saving away each year. It's great to be back. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to …
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