Man Says This Porsche Is 'The Best Car in the World.' It's Not the One You Think

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What makes a car "the best" is completely subjective, depending on your life circumstances, budget, and priorities. 

A family with kids needs safety features, cargo space, and reliability above all else. Someone living in a dense city might prioritize compact size, fuel efficiency, and easy parking over raw power. Rural drivers often need ground clearance, all-wheel drive, and towing capacity to handle rough roads and weather conditions.

In the world of luxury sports cars, the debate gets even more heated.

When most people think about the ultimate Porsche, their minds immediately jump to track-focused legends like the GT3 or GT3 RS. But one automotive enthusiast is making a compelling case for a different model entirely, arguing that practicality and everyday usability might matter more than pure track performance when crowning the "best car in the world."

Is the 992 Turbo S 'The Best Car in the World?'

In a viral video with more than 13,000 views, car influencer Anthony (@whistlemotors) breaks down why he believes the Porsche 992 Turbo S deserves more love in the car community. 

"Explain to you right now why this is, hands down, the best car in the world," Anthony says.

The car lover argues that everything shouldn’t be about exclusivity or track times, instead, it’s about real-world practicality. He highlights the latest generation of the Porsche 911's all-wheel-drive system, turbo engine, and carbon ceramic brakes that "you're not gonna have to change [...] for 100,000 miles minimum unless you track the car, which most people aren't."

The creator also emphasizes practical features that set the Turbo S apart from its more track-focused siblings.

"It's got a front lift system, which means that you can go in any driveway that you need to," he explains. "It looks phenomenal. It's faster than you'll ever possibly need to go."

Anthony acknowledges that many enthusiasts gravitate toward models like the GT3 or GT3 RS, but argues that the Turbo S holds a different kind of supremacy. 

"The GT3 RS might be more desirable or more exclusive, but the Turbo S is the kingpin Porsche,” Anthony says, adding that the sport seats are more comfortable, making the car more “daily.”

"I know it's expensive, but you're not gonna have to buy another car for the next 20 years."

Is it Worth $260,000, Though?

In his caption, Anthony tackles the Turbo S's six-figure price tag. 

He suggests that the $260,000+ cost might actually represent value when viewed through a long-term ownership lens.

Gallery: 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Live Photos

"If you take an $85,000 car, which when you’re in the world of high performance sports cars is pretty much the introductory level, your lease payment is around $1,000 if not more monthly," he told Motor1 via email.

"Over your average 3-year lease that’s $36,000 clean with no warranties attached or payments for going over the agreed upon mileage, which is very common. You repeat this cycle about 6-7 times, and you are actually over the sticker price for a Turbo S after down payments for each lease cycle, and of course you don’t own the car."

He called buying a Porsche a "no brainer."

Why Do Most Cars Lose Value So Fast?

Drive any new car off the lot, and you've instantly lost a chunk of what you paid for. 

After three years, that car is worth roughly half of what you originally spent. Cars lose about 20% of their value in the first year, then around 15% each year until they're four or five years old, Car Parts explains.

Once a car is labeled "used," people see it as much less desirable, even if it barely shows any wear. New cars come with prestige, the latest features, and top performance, all things that make people willing to pay full price. But that appeal drops fast once the car isn't brand new anymore.

How Fast Do Luxury Cars Lose Value?

Luxury cars face unique challenges that make them depreciate even more quickly than regular cars, Acklam Cars reports. First, they cost way more upfront, which means there's more value to lose. A $200,000 car dropping 50% in value loses $100,000, while a $30,000 car only loses $15,000.

The luxury car market is also super competitive, with brands constantly launching new models packed with the latest tech and features. This makes this year's "cutting-edge" car feel outdated pretty quickly. All those fancy systems that make luxury cars special can become obsolete fast.

Plus, luxury cars often have much higher maintenance costs because of all those intricate systems. When potential buyers know they're signing up for expensive repairs and service, they're not willing to pay as much for a used luxury car.

But some luxury cars actually hold their value way better than others. According to industry studies, the Porsche 992 only depreciates about 36% over five years, much better than most luxury cars.

People who watched Anthony’s post were divided.

“He’s not lying. Best car I ever drove,” one wrote.

“But… it doesn’t sound like it should for 300k and it looks like a base model 911 to 99% of people unfortunately,” countered a second.

“All facts. Porsche 911 is undefeated. Greatest daily sports car ever by far,” a third shot back.

Via email, Anthony told Motor1, "It looks like a show stopper, it drives like one and in all aspects of the title - it is one. The Turbo S is undoubtedly the greatest all around sports car that exists today. There’s nothing it doesn’t do. And they just keep getting better.".