I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t always made the smartest car decisions. My Infiniti G35 was probably my favorite car I ever owned, and pretty much every car after that left me a little disappointed.
I’d get excited, buy something—sometimes because my ego got involved—and then a week later the novelty would wear off. So when I made the most impulsive automotive purchase of my life and bought a nearly $200,000 Porsche Carrera, a question hung over me: am I going to regret this once the excitement wears off?
One month into the experience and….
Well, it’s been 30 days, and I can officially say there is ZERO buyer’s remorse. I freaking love this car. But before I tell you why, I want to address something people brought up after my original video. I’ve talked before about expensive cars being a waste of money, so how can I turn around and buy a Porsche? The distinction is whether or not you can actually afford it.
If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, aren’t saving or investing, and are constantly upgrading your lifestyle without building a financial foundation, buying expensive toys is a terrible idea. But if you’ve spent years being responsible, saving, investing, and putting yourself in a position where a purchase isn’t going to hurt your family or jeopardize your retirement, I believe you should enjoy some of what you’ve worked so hard to earn. Life is short, and you can’t take the money with you.
What I am loving
And this Porsche makes me ridiculously happy. Thirty days later, I’m still obsessed with how it looks. I love the slate gray color with the black wheels, although those black wheels show brake dust like crazy. I’m also incredibly glad I had the entire car protected with PPF because I’m constantly wiping it down. I hate fingerprints and dirt on this thing. Every time I park it and walk away, I turn around and look at it. My buddy Brian told me that if you don’t look back at your car when you walk away, you’re probably driving the wrong car. Apparently, I’m finally driving the right one.
Driving it is even better. The car is incredibly tight, responsive, sharp, and connected to the road. I drive it almost exclusively in Sport mode because I love the throttle response and how the car feels. What surprised me is that the fun isn’t necessarily about going insanely fast. I haven’t even taken it much over 90 mph. The real enjoyment comes on winding roads at reasonable speeds where you can actually feel the steering, handling, and responsiveness. It doesn’t simply feel fast—it makes you feel like you’re actively driving a race car.
I’ve enjoyed driving it so much that I scheduled an experience at the Porsche Center in Atlanta to learn how to drive one properly. I’ll get behind the wheel of a Carrera S and learn more about what these cars can actually do, including handling and traction exercises. That excitement has also made me realize the one thing I probably would change if I could build my car again: I would most likely upgrade to the Carrera S. It would have cost me roughly another $20,000, but after experiencing how much I enjoy driving the base Carrera, I think I would appreciate the additional performance.
Other than that, I wouldn’t change the build. I love the aesthetics, the simplicity of the controls, the quality of everything you touch, and even little details like where the radio and volume controls are positioned. Nothing feels unnecessarily flashy or complicated. Everything seems to have a purpose, and ergonomically the car just feels incredibly well thought out. After 30 days, I love this thing even more than I expected to.
What this purchase means to me
But this purchase also means something bigger to me. I was genuinely touched by how many people were happy for me when I shared the original video. Showing something expensive can feel uncomfortable because you don’t want to come across like you’re bragging. But so many of you have been with me for years. You’ve heard about my struggles, failures, businesses that didn’t work, and all the times I had to pick myself up and figure out what to do next. The response wasn’t jealousy—it was people saying, “You worked hard. Enjoy it.” And that meant a lot to me.
I’m not special. I didn’t possess some magical formula for success. When I experienced huge failures, I simply refused to give up. I kept trying different things until eventually something worked. Along the way, I managed my money responsibly: I saved, invested, and didn’t buy things I couldn’t afford. Over time, those decisions put me in a position where I could eventually do something completely ridiculous and impulsive—like writing a check and buying a Porsche with cash. And I’m actually proud of that.
This car was essentially my 50th birthday present to myself and maybe the culmination of a little midlife adjustment. Thirty days later, I have absolutely no regrets. Money itself can’t buy happiness, but working hard, being responsible, and eventually allowing yourself to enjoy something you’ve dreamed about? There’s nothing wrong with that. Apparently, my midlife crisis is officially complete—and at least I’m heading into 50 in a Porsche.
