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From Washing Porsches at 14 to Owning 911Box! The James Onodi story

From Washing Porsches at 14 to Owning 911Box! The James Onodi story

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James’s journey is the quintessential Porsche enthusiast success story: starting out at just 14 years old cleaning cars on Saturday mornings, he worked his way up through every facet of the business to eventually buy and own 911Box outright. In this wide-ranging discussion, James shares the grit and lessons behind taking over a premier specialist dealership, reveals his vision for the company's future, and delivers expert buying advice on where the smart money is in today’s Porsche market—including the legendary Porsche 996 Turbo and the mid-engine 718 Cayman and Boxster platforms.Featured in This Episode The Saturday Boy Journey: How James went from washing 911s at 14 to running and owning 911Box outright. Evolving an Independent Specialist: The challenges and strategies of managing independent Porsche sales and service in the UK today. The 996 Turbo Value Case: Why the Mezger-powered 996 Turbo remains one of the best pound-for-pound modern classic supercars to own. Why the 718 Platform Is Overlooked: Real-world dynamics, depreciation curves, and why the 718 Boxster and Cayman represent outstanding everyday performance value. The Future of 911Box: Expanding facilities, maintaining specialist standards, and sourcing verified inventory.Frequently Asked Questions (Porsche Buyer & Specialist Guide)What is 911Box?911Box is an established independent Porsche specialist based in Keston, Kent (near South London and Bromley). Established in 1995, 911Box provides specialist Porsche vehicle sales, factory-level servicing, diagnostic health checks, and restoration support across classic and modern Porsche models.Is the Porsche 996 Turbo still good value to buy?Yes. Powered by the motorsport-derived Hans Mezger twin-turbo engine (free from IMS bearing issues found in naturally aspirated M96 models), the 996 Turbo delivers true 190+ mph supercar performance, robust reliability, and everyday usability at a price point well below comparable air-cooled or later 997 Turbo variants.Are the Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster good sports car investments?While not immediate speculative investments, the 718 generation (including four-cylinder turbo models and flat-six 4.0 variants) represents exceptional sports car value. They offer benchmark mid-engine chassis balance, contemporary cabin tech, and accessible real-world performance, making them some of the most usable and rewarding modern Porsches on the second-hand market.Featured Guest & Location Links911Box: View current Porsche inventory and servicing packages at 911box.co.uk9WERKS Partners & DiscountsHeritage Parts Centre: Proud founding partner of 9WERKS. Get 10% off your next parts order with code 9WERKS10 at checkout: heritagepartscentre.comShorade UK: Official body repair partner and Porsche Recommended Repairer. Visit shorade.co.ukGarage Therapy: Professional detailing and car care products available via the 9WERKS ShopConnect & Explore9WERKS Marketplace: Search verified, high-quality Porsche listings at 9werks.co.uk/porschemarketplaceJoin The 9WERKS Collective: Access exclusive member benefits at 9werks.co.uk/joinInstagram: @9.werks / @9werks_lee / @9werks_andyListen to 9WERKS Radio: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTubeGeneral Enquiries: hello@9werks.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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