Shifted Opinions

This episode goes from vintage racing chaos to very real Porsche ownership advice. Paul Kramer, Casey Parkin, and Dave Van Epps start with The Great Race, Cannonball Run memories, and the kind of car-movie disappointment only a Countach-obsessed kid could understand. Then it turns into a proper Shifted Opinions shop session: 993 cabriolets, a low-mile Boxster Spyder, dead batteries, jumper-pack ha...

Most auction listings look effortless. They are not. Paul, Casey, and Dave pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to consign and sell an enthusiast car—from photography, research, and write-ups to reserves that miss and the awkward question of who eats the cost. Dave checks in after his GT3 RS accident, leading to a candid conversation about airbags, old-car safety, and why internet react...

Dave is back—and thankfully, he's okay. After a frightening accident in his GT3RS during the Highlands Motoring Festival, Dave shares the full story of what happened, from the crash itself to being airlifted to a trauma center and the recovery process that followed. The crew dives into modern performance cars, airbag injuries, whether today's GT products have become too capable for their own good,...

Paul checks in from Oregon after completing the Safari Party rally, sharing stories from gravel roads, beach driving, overland-inspired Porsches, and the incredible people behind one of the most unique automotive events in the country. Meanwhile, Casey breaks down a week of record-setting collector car sales, including a 2011 Porsche GT3 RS, a Heritage Ford GT, Ferrari Speciales, GT2 RS models, an...

This week on Shifted Opinions, the guys trade Thursday-morning coffee for Sunday-evening cocktails and dive into everything from the Ruchlos Rallye to the current state of the collector car market. Dave returns from an epic West Virginia Porsche rally with stories of incredible roads, close calls, and why the people you meet matter more than the cars you drive. Meanwhile, Casey shares updates on m...

Has the Porsche hobby become unrealistic for normal enthusiasts? The guys break down the real reason enthusiasts feel locked out of the market — and why social media, online auctions, and “perfect spec” culture may be doing more damage than the cars themselves. From six-figure GT3 RS auctions to bargain 914s and rally-ready drivers, this episode explores why there’s still fun to be had if you stop...

Old cars break. Air conditioning catches fire. 356s smoke on the side of the road. And somehow… we still love them. This week on Shifted Opinions, Paul prepares for his longest driving adventure yet, Dave deals with a Porsche 356 fire, and Casey dives deep into auction prep, rally cars, Porsche 964 ownership, Bring a Trailer culture, nostalgia cars, and why enthusiasts continue chasing machines th...

What’s the point of owning a car you never drive? In this episode of Shifted Opinions, the guys break down the difference between real enthusiasts and collectors — and why the best cars are the ones that get used. From selling a rare Isuzu Impulse RS Turbo to chasing the perfect Porsche 964 RS experience, this conversation dives into rally culture, ownership realities, and what actually makes cars...

This week on Shifted Opinions, the conversation goes beyond specs and performance numbers — and into what driving is actually about. From GT rally experiences to time on the Tail of the Dragon, the guys unpack what happens when you take cars like the GT3RS out of controlled environments and into the real world. It’s not just about speed — it’s about feel, adaptability, and the experience behind th...

This week on Shifted Opinions, we sit down with designer, Radwood co-founder, and Driving While Awesome host Lane Skelton for a raw, unfiltered conversation on car culture—past, present, and where it’s actually going. We break down the real story behind Air|Water—from underwhelming show layouts to why it might be better understood as a trade show for Porsche enthusiasts. Plus, what most people com...

Dave Van Epps is days away from putting his brand-new 1,200-mile 2025 GT3RS on track at VIR for GT Smokies — and the nerves are real. Paul Kramer talks him off the ledge with hard-earned track wisdom, while Casey Parkin quietly reveals he's managing 14 auction cars, including a landmark 8-car RS collection drop on Bring a Trailer featuring multiple 991 RSes, a Ford GT Heritage Edition, a Ferrari P...

Are we overvaluing “perfect” cars? In this episode, we break down the growing obsession with condition, Carfax reports, and collector mentality—and why it might be taking away from what makes car ownership special. From GT4 ownership stories to real rally experiences, this conversation gets honest about: Why imperfections shouldn’t scare you The truth behind Carfax “damage” What real enthusiasts a...

“We’re not sure, but cars are involved.” We open this episode recognizing our rally friend Phil Bazell (@crocgt4) and the impact he’s had on the driving community. 👉 Watch this special video shared in his honor: https://youtu.be/5YviK-vcGAY?si=Zdpbwby9IxcP-LF7 We start with a simple but powerful question: If you had one last drive… what road would you choose? Then the episode shifts into one of t...

In this episode of Shifted Opinions, we’re joined by Shannon Harper, owner of Harper Porsche and creator of the Plática event. This conversation looks at how Porsche culture is evolving—through dealerships, builds, and community-driven experiences. Using Harper Porsche as a case study, we explore what separates a standard dealership from one that creates real enthusiast engagement. From restoratio...

Every car tells a story—and the most meaningful ones come from experience. In this episode of Shifted Opinions, the discussion focuses on the lessons that come from driving, owning, and truly engaging with enthusiast cars over time. From memorable moments behind the wheel to insights into today’s market, the conversation highlights what really defines a great car experience. It’s not about perfect...

On this episode of Shifted Opinions, Casey Parkin, Paul Kramer, and Dave Van Epps break down two of the most important experiences in enthusiast car culture: the Hill Country Rally and Amelia Island. From 1,900-mile vintage Porsche drives across Texas to the collector car world at Amelia Island, this episode explores what makes these events so significant—and why drivers continue to come back year...

In this episode of Shifted Opinions, the conversation moves through several corners of enthusiast car culture — from frozen racetracks to classic Porsche collecting. Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin start with the growing buzz around modern ice racing events, where wildly different machines — vintage Porsches, Lamborghinis, rally builds, and everything in between — end up sliding acros...

Everyone has opinions about cars. Most of them change once you actually live with them. In this episode of Shifted Opinions, Paul Kramer, Casey Parkin, and Dave Van Epps are joined by one of the most recognizable figures in modern Porsche culture — Magnus Walker. To many people he’s the Urban Outlaw. But behind the nickname is a story about curiosity, instinct, and decades spent living inside the...

Most car opinions are formed online. Very few are formed behind the wheel. This conversation draws the line between owner opinions and internet opinions — and why they rarely match. From a carbon-roof 964 build to the short shifter vs RS shifter debate, to auction comment fatigue and the misunderstood “Emo Years” of 2000–2012 cars, it all comes back to one thing: Experience changes perspective. It...

We tried to go 10 minutes without talking about Porsche. It lasted… briefly. In Episode 4, the conversation starts with other cars — Aston Martin DB9s, B5 S4 Avants, short shifter debates, and EMO-era definitions — and somehow keeps circling back to the cars that shaped an entire generation of enthusiasts. What starts as a simple premise turns into a meandering, honest discussion about EMO-era car...

Car opinions are easy when you’re scrolling. They get complicated when the numbers (and the market) start yelling back. In this episode of Shifted Opinions, we officially name the moment we’re living in: the EMO Era — that late-90s to early-2010s stretch where the cars we all argued about in forums are now the cars people are paying real money for. We dig into the sudden value swings (and the psyc...

Shifted Opinions — Episode 2 Description (Apple Podcasts / Podbean-friendly) Why did sports cars from the 2000s suddenly get so expensive? In this episode of Shifted Opinions (where we’re not sure, but cars are involved), Paul Kramer (Auto Kennel), Casey Parkin (Group C Curation), and Dave Van Epps (Sonderworks) break down the real reasons “aughts” era values have exploded — and why the broader ma...

Everyone has opinions about cars. Most of them change once you actually live with them. Welcome to the very first episode of Shifted Opinions, a new automotive podcast hosted by longtime Porsche specialists and enthusiast car lifers Paul Kramer (AutoKennel), Casey Parkin (Group C Curation), and David Van Epps (Sonderwerks). Between the three hosts is more than 60 years of experience buying, sellin...