7 Types of Porsche Enthusiasts You Don't Want To Become

Don't be that guy that disrespects Caymans and Boxsters.

I would add one more. The Porsche Snob. This is usually the rich guy who owns one of the newest, most expensive cars and looks down on anyone who doesn't own a car that costs over $150k. They also typically know very little about the brand or its history. I've owned 5 different Porsches and the most I've ever paid for one is $38k. If it has a Porsche badge on it, it's a Porsche.

I am 75 years old with advanced arthritis. As much as I love the 911, it simply became too difficult for me to get in and out of it. So, I opted to stay with the Porsche brand and now drive a Cayenne S. Yeah, I know just thinking about driving a SUV is definitely frowned upon. I have been told by other Porsche owners that the Cayenne is not a real Porsche and they wouldn’t be caught dead in one. I get it. But, sooner or later, old age will come and you are forced to compromise.

I’m an admin in one FB Porsche group and what you said is gospel! Thank you for finally putting a spotlight on this issue as Porsche groups proliferated over the last 5 years. I’m proud to say that our group is composed of very civilized Porsche owners but nevertheless, I will share this vid. 😊

I absolutely LOVE my Boxster. I've driven 911's and the Boxster handles so much better. It is glued to the road. Still has a flat 6 and is a dream to drive.

Typing before video is finished.. My addition would be: Don't be a 911 supremist. Every Porsche is amazing.

Also, there's the "oh look it's a PDK, sucks it's not a manual" guy.

I really need to join the PCA. I never joined because of stereotypes of guys in car clubs. Now, I've turned the big 50, I'm finding out that I most likely missed out on a lot of fun and meeting great people.

I would add: "The one that hates on the Cayenne and Macan" Without them Porsche would probably not exist today. And they still are tuned by Porsche engineers, have the Porsche build quality and are usually the sportiest in their class.

I believe it’s important to be a fan of Porsche in general, not just YOUR Porsche. Bottom line is we all share the same passion, no matter which Porsche we own.

I regret to say that I have met all of these guys. I just smile and wave at them from my 914. 😂

Sage advice, Will. I’ve been on this planet for 74 years, so chances are pretty high I’ve been exposed to just about every degree of the good, bad and ugly when it comes to some of the folks you identified. While I truly believe the obnoxious snobs are far and away in the minority, they certainly exist. I have low tolerance for the ones that clearly make judgements about those around them based on how they might dress or the make or model vehicle they drive. First of all, I feel very fortunate to be able to own a Porsche. There are certainly many folks that would be very good stewards of the brand, but due to circumstances, may never be able to own one of our favorite vehicles. It never ceases to amaze me when I pull into a business, the degree of assistance I get is sometimes clearly related to what I may be driving that day. I remember pulling into a Toyota dealership in my 1995 pickup to look at a car for my wife. I was clearly sized up by the salesmen……and none of them wanted to give up their “up” on me. I apparently didn’t appear to be a likely candidate to be able to afford what they were selling. I couldn’t even get someone to give me a brochure ! I left. Just to confirm what I suspected, a few days later I stopped by the same dealer….only this time I was driving my 2023 911 Carrera. It was absolutely amazing….almost obscene. I was “mobbed” from every direction by sales reps before….BEFORE I could even get out of my car !!! I explained I was there to get some information on a car for my wife….oh….and I’d come by a couple of days ago……and no one would give me the time of day…..I was the guy in the old red truck. I just stopped by to let you know you may have screwed up…..since no one wanted to help me a few days ago, I bought her a new BMW. Thanks……and good day ! Don’t be that kind of person….someday it may even cost you your job !

I inherited a mint condition 944 from my late father-in-law. Sadly it’s NOT considered a Porsche by the “snobs”. Repair shops don’t want to touch it because “we only work on 911’s”. I enjoy driving my lowly 944 since it is one of the cars that helped save Porsche from bankruptcy.

What's kind of cool is the 924 and 944 are being admired at the Porsche meets lately...

Fantastic job Will! I’ve owned a 911, 944, and now own a 924. All are amazing! Each is unique and incredible. Great video!!

I went to my first PCA dinner as a 28 yo and was definitely intimidated by the existing members. But I was very positively surprised that nobody looked down on me for having a Boxster S. Instead the mostly 911 crew had only nice things to say about it. Then I went to an autocross and again expected snobbery. Again I was shocked. What I found is that Pcar guys are very realistic and knowledgeable about the different platforms and it’s far different than the world at large. You will meet people who may have gone to their first event thinking they have the most expensive therefore best porsche but then they see “oh there are 8 different Boxsters ahead of the fastest Turbo.” These cars are legit.

Nicely Done Will! Being an enthusiast means being “Enthusiastic” about all stories, cars journeys and quests to learn…

I’m an Audi enthusiast. My son who’s 7 is 100% in love with Porsche. He’s loves to sit on the couch in the mornings and watch RWB builds. With his passion and my desire to share the hobby with him I’ll be getting a 930 at some point in 2024.

Good video, Will. I like all your comments. I live in a small city in eastern Canada 🇨🇦. Our P car community is smaller a widely varied - in terms of cars, budgets and ages. Your comments about community I think are paramount. We are all trying to enjoy the cars we have and enjoy the people that we share this great hobby with. Love to get down to North Carolina sometime. Btw, love you G body 911. That’s one of the cars I have. Cheers 🍻

Very well said. I have an order in on my very first Porsche 911 and I'm super excited but also somewhat nervous about the community. I hope they are as welcoming as the rest of the car community that I've been participating in locally but I know it is a different group.