Another GT3 RS Goes to Heaven—and Advice From “Honest” Used Car Salesmen

Another Porsche 911 GT3 RS has gone off Angeles Crest—and this one reportedly traveled more than 500 feet down the side of the mountain. Paul, Casey, and Dave discuss what is known about the crash, how the driver was able to walk away, and why the outcome demonstrates the strength of Porsche’s engineering. The crew also provides an update on Dave’s damaged GT3 RS. According to the initial assessment, the car may require approximately $250,000 in damage before it can be declared a total loss. If that happens, would Dave replace it with another GT3 RS—or has he realized that modern GT cars require too much speed before they become truly exciting? The conversation then turns to advice from three “honest” used-car salesmen. Should buyers automatically reject a Porsche because it has high mileage, accident history, imperfect paint, deferred maintenance, rust, or an odometer discrepancy? Or have online auctions conditioned enthusiasts to value perfect documentation more than the actual condition of the car? The hosts also discuss overlooked Porsche values, the continuing appeal of manual air-cooled 911s, 991 Targa ownership problems, Top Tier fuel, G50 versus 915 transmissions, dry-ice cleaning, driving rallies, and what sellers really mean when they describe something as an “honest car.” Connect With the Hosts Paul Kramer | Auto Kennel Instagram: @autokennel Email: [email protected] Casey Parkin | Group C Curation Instagram: @groupccuration Email: [email protected] Dave Van Epps | Sonderwerks Instagram: @sonderwerks Email: [email protected] Send the hosts your questions for an upcoming episode of Shifted Opinions.