My brother has an 82' SC while I have a 997.2 like yours. Both are fun, but very different. The SC is a little more special and raw but the 997.2 worries me a little less. I LOVED the clutch and steering in the SC but I really disliked the shifter... I also feel a little safer in the 997.2. Sport Chrono is necessity for first gen PDK, its pretty slow otherwise. The update from the dealer also slowed it a bit, but its less jarring. I'm very glad you enjoy the 997.
I thought I replied already, but I can’t find it. Lol. So if you’ve read this already, disregard! I really appreciate the first hand insight and feedback on comparing the two. I’m super happy with the car I decided on, but one day I’d still like to get an old air cooled car… But maybe not while I depend on it as my primary mode of transportation across five states in around 20 to 30,000 miles per year😬😬😬
Just got mine! Still haven’t sold the 996, hopefully soon. My 997.2 is a manual. Very happy with it!. Drove it 1350 miles from the dealership in Houston.
I use the PDK shifter in the console which is more fun. Don't be afraid to put miles on you 997.2. I have 122K & it still have lots of power. Upgraded the axels & suspension feels like new
@@motorsandmeats88 The upgrade was to the rear shocks. Just needed to replace the axels (right front was leaking). 4Ss seems to have more wear on front axels
If you remember my friend Bradley who has the black 996 with muffler deletes; he and I are going to do a side by side comparison video. Ought to be good!
Congratulations!!! What a gorgeous beaty! 2009 is brand new compared to my 1999 996. Looking forward to seeing you working and upgrading this one. I am still going to the pains of incidental repairs by the mechanic on mine. Windshield pump not working, ignition getting still stuck even after replacing the cheap switch etc. Anyways, enjoy!
Congrats on the car, i think the 997 is sadly the last puristic 911! I just found your channel. 1000 Subs soon, keep up! Weekly videos will be the deal for you. Greetings from Germany.
Congratulations Michael, so friggin happy for you! You have picked the greatest generation Porsches (unbiased opinion of course lol) last one with analog everything and before Porsche got Audified. Also, the PDK is going to be a bit slow in normal mode but near instantaneous in sports and light speed in sports plus.
Thank you! I’ve done close to 600 miles so far and am quickly getting used to the different settings. Today, I was picking up the kids from school, talking on the phone, and almost forgot I was in a 911 because of how refined the normal mode is. But then… backroads called for sport mode and manual with the paddle shifters🔥🔥🔥
Congrats!! Perfect model to get (I’m a little biased)! So first order is the steering wheels with paddles. Then all the carbon fiber we can find, right? 😂. Enjoy!! Looking forward to the 997 content!
Thanks! And yooouuu got it! Steering wheel is done, and I’ll post the video Friday morning next week, so you can watch it while you’re enduring your turkey and dressing hangover😬
My brother has an 82' SC while I have a 997.2 like yours. Both are fun, but very different. The SC is a little more special and raw but the 997.2 worries me a little less.
I LOVED the clutch and steering in the SC but I really disliked the shifter...
I also feel a little safer in the 997.2.
Sport Chrono is necessity for first gen PDK, its pretty slow otherwise. The update from the dealer also slowed it a bit, but its less jarring.
I'm very glad you enjoy the 997.
I thought I replied already, but I can’t find it. Lol. So if you’ve read this already, disregard! I really appreciate the first hand insight and feedback on comparing the two. I’m super happy with the car I decided on, but one day I’d still like to get an old air cooled car… But maybe not while I depend on it as my primary mode of transportation across five states in around 20 to 30,000 miles per year😬😬😬
Welcome to the 997 family, they are such great cars!
I appreciate the welcome! Having fun so far…
Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! So happy for you mate. Can't wait to see the videos!
High fives all around😬
Nice!. Looking forward to your next videos!. For the time I'm being sticking to my 2000 996 Cab 2 convertible.
Thank you! Plenty to come for sure😬
Yeah buddy!!! Can't wait to hear more about the experience vs the 996. ENJOY!!!!!
Just got mine! Still haven’t sold the 996, hopefully soon. My 997.2 is a manual. Very happy with it!. Drove it 1350 miles from the dealership in Houston.
I saw that in the Facebook group! Very nice. I love making a road trip of taking delivery of a new car.
Congratulations! Beautiful car. Keep posting. Sad to not have you in the 996 duck tail camp anymore but you got a lovely upgrade there.
Thank you! Maybe this one needs a ducktail🤔
Congratulations!!! Cool car!!
Thank You!
Beautiful car! I think a great choice that can't be very far wrong too. Can't wait to see and ride in it👍😁
We’re gonna go reeeaaally fast next time😬
I use the PDK shifter in the console which is more fun. Don't be afraid to put miles on you 997.2. I have 122K & it still have lots of power. Upgraded the axels & suspension feels like new
Tell me more about your axle upgrade
@@motorsandmeats88 The upgrade was to the rear shocks. Just needed to replace the axels (right front was leaking). 4Ss seems to have more wear on front axels
Congrats! Will be interesting to hear comparisons to the 996.
If you remember my friend Bradley who has the black 996 with muffler deletes; he and I are going to do a side by side comparison video. Ought to be good!
Congratulations!!! What a gorgeous beaty! 2009 is brand new compared to my 1999 996. Looking forward to seeing you working and upgrading this one. I am still going to the pains of incidental repairs by the mechanic on mine. Windshield pump not working, ignition getting still stuck even after replacing the cheap switch etc. Anyways, enjoy!
Always something to be done on these wonderful cars; some fun to work on, some not so much!
Congrats on the car, i think the 997 is sadly the last puristic 911! I just found your channel. 1000 Subs soon, keep up! Weekly videos will be the deal for you.
Greetings from Germany.
Thank you! Fridays at 8am local time in MS is my goal for the weekly upload. I’m still not 100% consistent but trying!
@@motorsandmeats88 Maybe you talk about planned mods?
Congratulations sir👍🏾
Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND! ❤
Thank you!
Be sure to tell us what sterring wheel you purchased and where you purchased it. Thanks!
--An '09 4S PDK owner
You got it. I’ve already recorded everything, but haven’t edited and uploaded the video yet. It should be up by Friday morning.
I'm looking for the same car in Guards Red with Tan interior. Congrats!
I always wanted a black 911, but I’ve also always wanted a red one… and a green one… and a blue one😬
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Beautiful car. Great intro! I wish I would have gotten sports chrono, but I now have GIAC tuned ECU so it's all good 😁 I love having PASM.
Thank you, sir! What’s the power bump on that ECU tune?
Congratulations Michael, so friggin happy for you! You have picked the greatest generation Porsches (unbiased opinion of course lol) last one with analog everything and before Porsche got Audified. Also, the PDK is going to be a bit slow in normal mode but near instantaneous in sports and light speed in sports plus.
Thank you! I’ve done close to 600 miles so far and am quickly getting used to the different settings. Today, I was picking up the kids from school, talking on the phone, and almost forgot I was in a 911 because of how refined the normal mode is. But then… backroads called for sport mode and manual with the paddle shifters🔥🔥🔥
Congrats brotha.
Thank you!!
Can with for the TOD
Gonna be rad
Nice choice, my man!
Thank you!
Congrats!! Perfect model to get (I’m a little biased)! So first order is the steering wheels with paddles. Then all the carbon fiber we can find, right? 😂. Enjoy!! Looking forward to the 997 content!
Thanks! And yooouuu got it! Steering wheel is done, and I’ll post the video Friday morning next week, so you can watch it while you’re enduring your turkey and dressing hangover😬
That’s what I love about this channel!! Always looking out for the viewer! 😂
@K1dPhresh1 what else would I be here for?!? Lol
Congrats they are a fantastic car. Ensure the PDK and trans Oils have been changed to preserve the car.
Can’t wait to dove off into the DIY side of owning this thing. PDK oil is officially on the list!