TheWasteGate delivers honest Porsche ownership stories, buying advice, maintenance insights, and real-world experiences—helping you enjoy the journey, not just the horsepower.
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If you think TheWasteGate is “negative” because I talk about Porsche repairs, depreciation, ownership costs, and the things that can go wrong… this video is for you. I didn't buy my 911 to look cool, project an image, or fit in with the Porsche crowd. I bought it because the first time I drove a 911, it completely changed how I felt about driving. I fell in love with the experience. And that's exactly why I created TheWasteGate. This channel isn't a Porsche commercial. It's about the TOTAL Porsche ownership experience — the cars, the culture, the community, the highs, the lows, the unexpected
This is a cry for help. I’m using myself as the example because this behavior — this exact behavior — is way more common than people admit. I have a 992 Turbo. I owe $70K on it. The dealer offered me $185K… and suddenly I’m trying to justify a $340,000 Turbo S like it’s a normal decision. This video isn’t just about cars — it’s about how easy it is to talk yourself into terrible financial decisions with zero logic, zero planning, and a whole lot of ego. If you’ve ever convinced yourself that a bad idea was actually a good idea… welcome to the club. --- ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – This Is a Cry for Hel
From daily driver to dream car… this is my journey. In this video, I introduce The Wastegate, share what this channel is all about, and take you through my personal story — from driving a BMW M5 as my daily car to finally getting behind the wheel of my Porsche 911 Turbo.
You budget for oil changes. You budget for tires. You even budget for scheduled maintenance. But nobody tells you about the random Friday that turns into a $4,000 conversation. After losing a rear intake trim piece on my 992 Porsche 911 Turbo, I found myself asking questions I never expected. Not just about repair costs, but about resale value, emotional attachment, and why a seemingly small piece of plastic could completely change the way I felt about driving my dream car. In this episode of TheWasteGate, I talk about the side of Porsche ownership that rarely gets discussed: The hidden costs
