Episode 34: GT Cars vs. Sports Cars — What Do Enthusiasts Really Want?

Would you rather have an uncompromising sports car—or something you can actually drive all day? In Episode 34 of Shifted Opinions, Casey Parkin, Paul Kramer, and Dave Van Epps debate GT cars versus sports cars and how comfort, transmission choice, driving environment, age, and intended use can change what enthusiasts actually want. The conversation includes the Porsche 968, 944 Turbo, 928, 911 and GT3, along with why the 968 sits in an interesting middle ground between sports car and grand tourer. They also tackle the classic “slow car fast” argument, whether buyers should really fear cars that have seen track use, rally-car choices, Porsche ownership problems, and whether social media has pushed certain enthusiast cars—and even specific colors—to irrational levels of hype. Plus: rally preparation, Porsche engine projects, a very troublesome 928, Goodwood Revival plans, listener questions, and the usual Shifted Opinions banter. Follow and contact the hosts: Casey Parkin — Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration casey@groupccuration.com Paul Kramer — Auto Kennel Instagram: @autokennel paul@autokennel.com Dave Van Epps — Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks dave@sonderwerks.com