Shifted Opinions

byPaul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, Casey Parkin

LeisureAutomotive

Shifted Opinions is the car podcast for enthusiasts who live deep in the details — not just the headlines. Hosted by Paul Kramer, Dave Van Epps, and Casey Parkin, the show dives into real conversations about cars, collecting, driving culture, market trends, and the machines that keep us obsessed. From Porsche debates and market shifts to ownership stories, auction results, road experiences, and the opinions enthusiasts argue about in group chats and garages, nothing is off-limits. Expect sharp takes, honest disagreements, and insights shaped by years inside the enthusiast and collector car world. This isn’t hype, reviews, or influencer fluff. It’s...

Episodes(33 episodes)

GT Smokies, A Rented GT3RS Gets Rolled & A $10M+ RS Collection Hits BaT | Shifted Opinions Ep. 13

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 Pista, and a Ferrari Speciale. Also in this episode: the Malibu GT3RS rental that rolled down a cliff (and why traction control on modern Porsches is not optional), the hidden da...

Published: Apr 23, 2026Duration: 1h 25m 49s

Driving vs Preserving: GT4 Stories, Carfax Myths & What Car Ownership Should Really Be

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 actually value And why driving always beats preserving Plus, we highlight a cause worth supporting: 👉 https://www.groupccuration.com/charityshirt All profits support Pets With Disabilities. 🔗 CONNECT Casey: https://www...

Published: Apr 17, 2026Duration: 1h 25m 17s

The Stolen Car That Came Back 49 Years Later | Roads We’d Drive Forever

“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 the wildest real-world stories we’ve covered. A routine car sale uncovers a vehicle stolen in 1977—with mismatched VINs...

Published: Apr 9, 2026Duration: 1h 27m 33s

Harper Porsche, Plática & the Evolution of Porsche Culture

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 restoration philosophy to the rise of Plática, this episode highlights the growing importance of storytelling, creativity, and connection in today’s Porsche world. Explore more from the hosts and their work:</p...

Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 1h 8m 15s

The Stories That Define Car Enthusiasts: Driving, Ownership & Perspective

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 perfection—it’s about perspective, passion, and understanding what makes cars meaningful in the first place.

Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 1h 9m 52s

Hill Country Rally, Amelia Island & Porsche Culture: Inside Real Driving Experiences

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 after year. In this episode: • Hill Country Rally: long-distance vintage driving, preparation, and real-world challenges • Amelia Island vs Pebble Beach: what sets each event apart • Radwood, Works Reunion...

Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 1h 20m 4s

Ice Racing Chaos, Magnus Walker’s Porsche Sell-Off & the Wheels That Make or Break a Car

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 across frozen courses in one of the most unusual automotive gatherings of the year. Paul shares what it was actually like attending the event while recovering from surgery, navigating the ice, the crowds, and the chaotic logistics behind the sc...

Published: Mar 12, 2026Duration: 1h 17m 45s

Magnus Walker Interview: Urban Outlaw, Porsche Culture, and the Outlaw Collection Auction

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 car community rather than observing it from the outside. Magnus joins the show to talk about the next chapter of that journey — including his up...

Published: Mar 5, 2026Duration: 1h 14m 44s

Owner Opinions vs. Internet Opinions

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’s easy to critique from a keyboard. It’s harder to form an opinion after real miles, real maintenance, and real ownership. When you actually live with these cars...

Published: Feb 26, 2026Duration: 1h 23m 11s

10 Minutes Without Porsche Talk? We Didn’t Make 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 cars, ownership realities, auction quirks, and how opinions evolve when you actually live with the cars instead of just spec-sheet debating them. No hot takes for clicks. No forced...

Published: Feb 19, 2026Duration: 1h 25m 45s

Introducing the EMO Era: Why 90s–2000s Cars Are Suddenly Explowing in Value

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 psychology behind them): 993s and 964s climbing fast, E46 and E92 M3s creeping into “wait… what?” territory, and the bigger question — a...

Published: Feb 11, 2026Duration: 1h 20m 26s

Why 2000s Sports Cars Got So Expensive (Aughts Price Explosion Explained)

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 market can feel flat while specific cars keep ripping upward. We start with what we’ve been doing in cars (including a 964-based build that’s turning into an absolute monster, and Paul’s 944 Tur...

Published: Feb 11, 2026Duration: 1h 12m 1s

We’re Not Sure, But Cars Are Involved | Shifted Opinions – Episode 1

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, selling, restoring, rallying, breaking, fixing, and actually driving the cars people argue about online. This isn’t a hype show. No algorithm-chasing topics. No hot takes for clicks. Ju...

Published: Feb 11, 2026Duration: 38m 38s