Episode 11: What Would You Build For $250K?

Whiskey, Watches and Wheels

Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss their love for spending money and share their recent watch acquisitions. They then dive into the main topic of the episode, which is building a Porsche with a mythical $250,000 budget. Each host reveals their dream Porsche build, discussing their color choices, interior options, and performance features. Casey's dream Porsche 911 is a white GT3 with gold wheels and leather interior. He opted for the carbon fiber roof, PCCB brakes, and the extended gas tank. He also chose the latest LED lights and the cool taillights. The hosts continue to discuss their ideal Porsche builds, focusing on the GT3, Panamera, Macan GTS, and 911 Carrera S models. They explore various color options, interior features, and performance enhancements. Despite some budget constraints, they manage to create personalized and unique configurations that reflect their individual preferences. In this conversation, the hosts discuss their experiences customizing their cars and the value of rare colors. They also talk about personalizing their vehicles with various features and the unique aspects that make their cars stand out. The conversation then shifts to electric cars and the concerns surrounding them, including repair costs and battery degradation. The hosts also discuss the benefits of plug-in hybrids and the potential for non-ICE vehicles in the future. Finally, they talk about the Moto Compacto and their plans to attend the Rolex event.

Takeaways

• The hosts enjoy sharing their recent watch acquisitions and discussing their features.
• Building a dream Porsche with a mythical $250,000 budget allows for customization and personalization.
• Color choices, interior options, and performance features are important considerations when building a dream Porsche.
• Each host has their own unique preferences and priorities when it comes to building their dream Porsche. Building a Porsche allows for customization and personalization based on individual preferences.
• Color choice is an important aspect of the build, with options ranging from classic to bold.
• Interior features and performance enhancements can be tailored to suit specific needs and desires.
• Budget constraints can be overcome by selling or trading in existing vehicles. Customizing cars allows for personalization and uniqueness.
• Rare colors can increase the value of a car over time.
• Electric cars have potential drawbacks such as high repair costs and battery degradation.
• Plug-in hybrids offer the benefits of electric power with the convenience of a gas motor.
• The Moto Compacto is a compact and portable vehicle that can be used for short distances.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Watch Show and Tell

11:10
Building a Porsche with a Mythical $250,000 Budget

22:22
Casey's Dream Porsche 911

27:53
Building a GT3

36:27
Building a Panamera

42:25
Building a Macan GTS

48:52
Building a 911 Carrera S

52:54
Building a GT3 (Bonus)

53:37
Customizing the Cars

54:06
The Value of Rare Colors

54:23
Personalizing the Cars

55:08
Discussion on Nissan 350Z

55:20
Unique Features and Value for Money

55:31
Upgrading to Newer Versions

55:46
Future Plans for Buying Cars

56:05
Electric Cars and Elon Musk

56:34
Concerns about Electric Cars

57:42
Repair Costs of Electric Cars

58:12
Hertz Selling Electric Cars

58:57
Personal Experiences with Electric Cars

59:43
Consideration of Non-ICE Vehicles

01:00:09
Benefits of Plug-in Hybrids

01:01:09
Discussion on BMW i3

01:02:26
History of Electric Vehicles

01:03:26
The Moto Compacto

01:05:01
Features and Use of the Moto Compacto

01:0