People buy Porsches for various reasons. Some people buy Porsches for prestige, some buy Porsches for their speed, some buy Porsches for their looks, but if you’re looking for a true, seat of your pants, sports car driving experience, I believe the 997.2 is the ultimate Porsche. There’s no question that Porsche improves their cars with each model year, but with the 991 Porsche changed the 911 forever, and for the pure race car driving experience, not for the better. I say that for two obvious reasons: first, the 991 abandoned hydraulic steering for electric steering resulting in an insulated road feel through the steering wheel. Likewise, the 991 is longer, wider and heavier than the 997, again adding additional separation between the driver and the road. Additionally, the 997 is the last “pure” Porsche, as the 991 was developed under the umbrella of Volkswagon. So, if a true race car driving experience is your main reason for buying a Porsche, I am firmly in the camp that believes the 997 generation is the way to go. I have owned two 997’s. I had a 2007 997.1 Carrera 4 which I absolutely loved. I tracked that car and had a ball watching Corvettes in my run group spin out as they tried to keep up with me through the turns. I recently purchased a 2009 997.2 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and I love the newer engine and the upgraded center dash. Driving these cars is an absolute driving pleasure, sure to bring a wide smile to your face. I honestly don’t think you could go wrong with either 997 version (IMS bearing concerns aside). As far as the future value is concerned, for those of us who prefer a naturally aspirated engine, these cars should definitely appreciate as the 991.2 started Porsche’s journey on the turbo-only road. So that’s my humble 2 cents on the subject. I hope this is helpful to some potential buyers.
Without a doubt this is my personal sweetspot in the modern 911 history. Great looks, the right size and amazing handling. I also love the fact this is the last 911 developed purely by Porsche before there was any Audi/VW input. Long live the 997.2
Nice video enjoyed it what would you buy a gen 1 or a gen 2 Porsche 911 997. Bore scoring can be a thing on the gen 1 would that put you off the gen 1 is a lot cheaper? The gen 2 dose not have that problem 👏🏽🤜🏽👍🏽
Thanks Jermaine, personally I am a huge fan of the 997.1. If you can deal with the pain knowing that you need to set aside £10k but the 997.2 gives one that added bit of peace of mind. But it’s not to say that .2 won’t require a major overhaul which could easily do. You would buy a .1 for a lot less money than a .2
Thanks for the reply if it was your money which car? Would you buy 😂 also l am selling my Audi S3 2016 to buy a Porsche 911 997 is that a good move? Your thoughts please.
Thank you for getting back to me really appreciate it and respect you taking the time to answer all my questions all the best with your TH-cam channel l have subscribed so l will keep watching if the viewers have not subscribe then you need to he a is a really nice guy the Porsche 911 997 . 2 is a lot more expensive to buy 😢😂 💷💷🤜🏽🤛🏼🥂🍻👍🏽
@@invictusporschethank you really appreciate you taking the time to respond to me the Porsche 911 997.2 is a lot more expensive 💷💷💷💷💷🥲😂 all the best with the TH-cam channel keep the content rolling as your good at what you do 👏🏽💯🥂
First time I saw a 991 in the flesh I couldn’t believe how much bigger it looked, it was brand new and the new owner was struggling to maneuver into a tight parking spot. The dimensions on paper don’t adequately describe how lumbersome those things look.
Nice presentation! I always enjoy Invictus Motor's 911's. Basheer, Sir. If you were on the US side of the pond, I would be buying from from you in months to come!
CORRECTION: The 997.2 ran from 2009-2012, not 2011. 2012 was a split year since Porsche introduced the 991.1 in the middle of 2012 while they finished producing the 997.2 also in 2012.
after watching your videos about 997.1 vs 997.2 and individual videos about these generations, can’t understand on which one of these do you recommend, can you clarify?
Honestly, not a good video at all. The stuttering, being lost for words, the incorrect 0-60mph times (it's not 4.7, are you mad?), it was all very amateur.
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People buy Porsches for various reasons. Some people buy Porsches for prestige, some buy Porsches for their speed, some buy Porsches for their looks, but if you’re looking for a true, seat of your pants, sports car driving experience, I believe the 997.2 is the ultimate Porsche.
There’s no question that Porsche improves their cars with each model year, but with the 991 Porsche changed the 911 forever, and for the pure race car driving experience, not for the better. I say that for two obvious reasons: first, the 991 abandoned hydraulic steering for electric steering resulting in an insulated road feel through the steering wheel. Likewise, the 991 is longer, wider and heavier than the 997, again adding additional separation between the driver and the road. Additionally, the 997 is the last “pure” Porsche, as the 991 was developed under the umbrella of Volkswagon. So, if a true race car driving experience is your main reason for buying a Porsche, I am firmly in the camp that believes the 997 generation is the way to go.
I have owned two 997’s. I had a 2007 997.1 Carrera 4 which I absolutely loved. I tracked that car and had a ball watching Corvettes in my run group spin out as they tried to keep up with me through the turns. I recently purchased a 2009 997.2 Carrera 4S Cabriolet and I love the newer engine and the upgraded center dash. Driving these cars is an absolute driving pleasure, sure to bring a wide smile to your face. I honestly don’t think you could go wrong with either 997 version (IMS bearing concerns aside).
As far as the future value is concerned, for those of us who prefer a naturally aspirated engine, these cars should definitely appreciate as the 991.2 started Porsche’s journey on the turbo-only road.
So that’s my humble 2 cents on the subject. I hope this is helpful to some potential buyers.
Hy. Did you drive the 992? If yes, can you write a comment?
Without a doubt this is my personal sweetspot in the modern 911 history. Great looks, the right size and amazing handling. I also love the fact this is the last 911 developed purely by Porsche before there was any Audi/VW input. Long live the 997.2
Love the cold start sound!
That strip of red between the tail lights is so ahead of its time. Love the 4s just for that
its not really ahead of time, its a throw back to the 930, 964, 993 and 996 C4s which also had a full width reflector.
@@ahemgee9542haha oh the irony 😂
Perfect size and great engine on these
My favorite carrera! I'm a porsche fanboy aswell, so i subscribed. Awesome reviews!
This is identical to mine, even the alloys. My first (and favourite) was an aircooled SSE widebody which i sold over 20 years ago.
Oh wow maybe get back into it?
Nice video enjoyed it what would you buy a gen 1 or a gen 2 Porsche 911 997. Bore scoring can be a thing on the gen 1 would that put you off the gen 1 is a lot cheaper? The gen 2 dose not have that problem 👏🏽🤜🏽👍🏽
Thanks Jermaine, personally I am a huge fan of the 997.1. If you can deal with the pain knowing that you need to set aside £10k but the 997.2 gives one that added bit of peace of mind. But it’s not to say that .2 won’t require a major overhaul which could easily do. You would buy a .1 for a lot less money than a .2
Thanks for the reply if it was your money which car? Would you buy 😂 also l am selling my Audi S3 2016 to buy a Porsche 911 997 is that a good move? Your thoughts please.
@@jermainerobinson7098 safe bet would be to buy the 997.2
Thank you for getting back to me really appreciate it and respect you taking the time to answer all my questions all the best with your TH-cam channel l have subscribed so l will keep watching if the viewers have not subscribe then you need to he a is a really nice guy the Porsche 911 997 . 2 is a lot more expensive to buy 😢😂 💷💷🤜🏽🤛🏼🥂🍻👍🏽
@@invictusporschethank you really appreciate you taking the time to respond to me the Porsche 911 997.2 is a lot more expensive 💷💷💷💷💷🥲😂 all the best with the TH-cam channel keep the content rolling as your good at what you do 👏🏽💯🥂
First time I saw a 991 in the flesh I couldn’t believe how much bigger it looked, it was brand new and the new owner was struggling to maneuver into a tight parking spot. The dimensions on paper don’t adequately describe how lumbersome those things look.
This is why the 997 continues to command such good prices and they will continue to rise. Also lower in build quantity esp the Gen 2.
Nice presentation! I always enjoy Invictus Motor's 911's. Basheer, Sir. If you were on the US side of the pond, I would be buying from from you in months to come!
I own this exact match. It’s a masterpiece
You have excellent taste
Planning to buy one,and im thinking im gonna do it ,great video 💪🏻
You won’t regret it my friend
CORRECTION: The 997.2 ran from 2009-2012, not 2011.
2012 was a split year since Porsche introduced the 991.1 in the middle of 2012 while they finished producing the 997.2 also in 2012.
Thank you for the correction. In UK we rarely seen them registered in 2012.
Sorry I own 2 2011 911 997.2. You are incorrect
Great video - and I want one!
Get it, you won’t regret it
after watching your videos about 997.1 vs 997.2 and individual videos about these generations, can’t understand on which one of these do you recommend, can you clarify?
How much is this car? Is it manual?
It is PDK, we have sold it now for £47k. Are you looking for manual?
I'm sorry, there's no chance the 3.8 gets 29mpg combined and up to 40mpg on the highway. That's a joke.
40mpg is what the original Prius got.
We have had that economy many times. It really depends how you drive them. What do you get economy wise?
Great Video. Is it possible you could refrain from using the word “Essentially “. Somewhat an annoying filler word. Thanks
Yes sir, will look for a replacement:)
The proof of the pudding is in the eating…
Yes i like the 997.2 a lot but please this is salesman who talks, omg nobody takes you serious.
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Honestly, not a good video at all. The stuttering, being lost for words, the incorrect 0-60mph times (it's not 4.7, are you mad?), it was all very amateur.