I had the first s in 87 16 valve, but the front was of the standard grade 944
@MarkReynolds-yr3fj14 күн бұрын
Great video - I have an '86 944, first year with oval dash - Owned for 21 years now, lovin' it now, as I did back then!
@tonyhirst931929 күн бұрын
Interesting comment about not having to worry about driving a CS. Recent sales, both on Collecting Cars, are for £120,700 and £129,000. That definitely puts this car into the rich man’s toy category. Having said that I would love to own one and be able to drive it in the way Porsche designed it to be driven. There’s a nice video on Harry’s Garage on a CS that confirms what everyone says about this car, worth watching.
@robertwilson3556Ай бұрын
It says 981 in the title, but the Boxster equivalent of the 997 is the 987 which has the same issue. Are the 981’s also affected or did they correct this issue on the next generation. Not seeing anything else about 981 crossover pipes?
@911virgin8Ай бұрын
Sorry, a typo and now corrected.This tends to just affect the 997 and 987 variants.
@franwoonАй бұрын
I‘m fortunate to own a yellow 996 Mk 1 clubsport. About 32000 miles. I absolutely adore it. Living in south Germany, we often take it into the alps where the car just comes alive. The narrowness of the car - compared to later models - is a huge bonus on smaller roads. I will never sell it!
@911virgin8Ай бұрын
Enjoy !
@DavidBrown-ko5kg2 ай бұрын
A great conversation on all levels - way to go!
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
Thank you, very kind.
@resnonverba1372 ай бұрын
It's pronounced, Thai-Khan, Henry.
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
Kap Khun Krap. Maybe that's why they wouldn't let me order a GT4 RS. Which I think is pronounced GT4 and then RS. 😂 You forgot to mention it's also pronounced Porsha not Porsh as I say. I'm still trying to get my head around Skoda, Hyundai and Citroën.....
@terryurquhart24132 ай бұрын
Actually if we are on correct pronunciation mode … the word Taycan is not an English language word its actually a Turkic origin and should phonetically pronounced Tai - jan
@resnonverba1372 ай бұрын
@@terryurquhart2413 You'd better explain that to Porsche. They themselves have stated their pronunciation for the word.
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
@@terryurquhart2413 So there you have it. Straight from the horse's mouth..... 😊
@SpencerMcCrory2 ай бұрын
This is an amazing get together. So many Porsches in one place....midweek. We are spoilt living in this part of the country. I've attended many times in my early Boxster and felt nothing but good vibes every time. Can't wait for 2025!
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
It is indeed very inclusive. Of all the cars this month the 942 Le Mans was the one I'd tuck away in the barn for posterity !
@SpencerMcCrory2 ай бұрын
@@911virgin8 It took me a few seconds to work that out. It shouldn't have taken that long. 😁
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
@@SpencerMcCrory I'm a product of my youth / age always trying to unlock the younger me hidden somewhere in my middle aged chubby body
@ranchlife81282 ай бұрын
Very informative, thank you. I was considering these but will now look elsewhere. Drive safe.
@n.a18272 ай бұрын
Lovely guys and thier motors ,was aiming to come to this one was unable to, but will join the convoy next year.
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
See you next year !
@dream_supercars_daily2 ай бұрын
awesome video of an amazing event
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
Many thanks
@BigTwat2 ай бұрын
owned a 2016 S Diesel with the V8 and regretted selling it ever since.. when my current Macan Turbo goes, I'll be looking for another.. That V8 dominates the experience and is hoot to drive. I also need the extra space and it'll save me quite a bit of money. Not many for sale though..
@danphilpot46622 ай бұрын
picking up my 997 C2S TOMORROW!! Is this event in the same venue each month? i'd love to attend one day.
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
How exciting. Yes, essentially the same each month. You've missed it for this year now but aim to arrive from around 5.30pm onwards and it runs until the light fades. The pub serves decent food if you fancy grabbing something to eat. You will be marshaled into the right area on arrival. Everyone is parked in the same field, just a case of in which group.
I thought the Cayenne was my worst ever Porsche , then they built that electric thing 🤮
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
The old 3.2 V6 was a decidedly average car that could have been made by anyone but the 4.5 S was OK. Which model Cayenne did you have and what didn't you like about it ?
@Carrera-gp9od2 ай бұрын
@@911virgin8 It’s not just the cayenne , it’s all suv . It’s a car Porsche had to build to be profitable I suppose. I never owned one but I have driven a couple .
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
@@Carrera-gp9od But you said the Cayenne "was my worst ever Porsche." Now you're saying you've never owned one. As someone who's owned them since 2003, an incredible 21 years now I'd say they are a pretty good machine for their intended purpose. If you don't want or need an SUV then don't buy one but if you do......
@halloweenjack86832 ай бұрын
I went mad when they did the suv then a diesel omg, they should only have made the 911 imo 👀
@Carrera-gp9od2 ай бұрын
@@911virgin8 Ok Mr pedantic, in my opinion the Cayenne was the worst car Porsche had built, until they built that electric thing . Is that clear enough for you ? Note : I never said I owned one . FFS
@saquibramday2 ай бұрын
Sad state of affairs when a man of your stature in the Porsche community can’t get hold of a new GT4 RS.
@911virgin82 ай бұрын
🙂 I'm not sure I'd measure myself on the international Porsche scene.... Ultimately we buy, sell and service Porsches. We buy lots of parts from Porsche and actually do arrange a bit of servicing through them as and when we can get stuff booked in but don't buy cars from the dealer network. We let them do their thing and we do ours. We tend not to deal in new or nearly new cars. Whilst there is some crossover a lot of the stuff we sell falls outside the typical remit of a main dealer. I do have quite strong views on the way some models are restricted / allocated and the problems that causes. I just don't really pay attention to the current Porsche offering because I don't want an electric car and anything that did appeal wouldn't be available. Some of the people I see who have managed to acquire premium models aren't necessarily people I would associate myself with or want to align my brand to were I Porsche. Bur hey, Porsche are a very successful company without my business.
@kaidechrailama6092 ай бұрын
it's concept is superb but feature need to be more attractive then this vehicle will rule the world,,,, i think so
@abdulghanibinothman2 ай бұрын
Thank you Henry!
@abdulghanibinothman2 ай бұрын
Carver is jooooss!
@jim15563 ай бұрын
Very informative, thanks!
@911virgin83 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful
@Ash-pv7mk3 ай бұрын
Just wondering if anyone on the comments section would have seen a car I used to own - a 964 C4 in Diamond Blue with a supercharged conversion by Ninemeister? I bought it 2005 from near Luton then sold it ( to another chap in Northern Ireland where I live ) in 2008/9 and he then sold it to someone in Scotland. Just in case That's a lovely 964 you looked at Henry.
@911virgin83 ай бұрын
Not something we recall seeing I'm afraid.
@MD-qp8gj3 ай бұрын
I still track my 996 GT3. They are easy to repair, maintain and tune.
@911virgin83 ай бұрын
Indeed, everything is still available off the shelf.
@thetumanshow3 ай бұрын
I’m terms of upgrading, I have an early 996.1 that’s been lightened and motor has been punched out to 3.8. I’m ready to upgrade but am torn between a classic 74 with a large port 3.0 or going big for a 996 GT3. I see big pluses and minus either way.
@911virgin83 ай бұрын
totally different cars. I would go the 996 GT3 route, the early cars look lovely but the drive can be quite disappointing when used in anger. Pop a GT3 round the track then do the same in an early car and assuming it doesn't break down you just don't feel that sharpness. The GT3 has everything already done for you at the factory. There are a few tweaks if you want but it isn't essential.
@terryurquhart24133 ай бұрын
I had 997.2 GT3 exactly the same as that one , changed it out for a 997 turbo S which you sold SOR for me over Covid Wish i still had the GT3 really
@911virgin83 ай бұрын
Different cars, not sure one is better or worse, just different.
@SterlingMess3 ай бұрын
Thanks, Henry- that's my 964 C2. It's "quite" original 😉 Those are (genuine Porsche) 17" Cup wheels, and the suspension is Bilstein coilovers, which gives it the RS stance. It has 928 GTS brakes. The engine and interior are original. It has Classic Retrofit electric A/C.
@911virgin83 ай бұрын
We've fitted that electric air conditioning kit in the workshop. A good solution for early cars.
@stephenauty24023 ай бұрын
That 996 GT3 RS in Blue ..OMG , I'd have that over the 992 version any day. Would the 997 GT3 CS have a 3.8 DFI engine or was it a Mezger?
@911virgin83 ай бұрын
One of the reasons why people like this particular car is that it's the last of the Mezger engines, in 3.8L form. Really solid performance.
@n.a18273 ай бұрын
Back in the day ,I was offered a GT3 Club Sport from main dealer Porsche Cars GB, £54,000 with low miles in Cobalt blue, They were always a lot of car for the money, wish now I had brought it.
@911virgin83 ай бұрын
Hindsight is a wonderful thing....
@gopherbar4 ай бұрын
Hi, How much would you charge for all of the hoses on my 997.1 C2S to be changed please. Great video as well
@911virgin83 ай бұрын
Hi there. Just seen your message, sorry for the delay. We charge £90 plus Vat per hour. Parts prices will be Porsche retail price. The exact price depends on whether the cross over pipes need doing. sometimes the rubber pipes come off, more often they don't I'm afraid. It's a job we do quite regularly.
@luboso2394 ай бұрын
can you aford the new version of this car???? ... oh. you can not. so stay im be ci le. simple.
@911virgin84 ай бұрын
What a strange comment. Assuming the estimated cost is around £45,000 then yes, I could afford one, in fact it looks extremely good value when compared to someone like Porsche.
@peterfurber69664 ай бұрын
Prefer this bodywork. Makes the ever growing 911 a little bit smaller. Litchfield tune, wheel spacers, job done 👍
@johnwu524 ай бұрын
Hi Henry, great to follow the buildup of the RS. As a long term owner of an Indian Red RS, I decided to take off the front brake cooling ducts a previous owner had fitted. The standard car had dummy clear lens. I’ve reverted back to standard buying the original Porsche lens. Will you do this on your? I see you have the aftermarket brake cooling ducts that I took off. Thanks again for the content, it’s really great. Regards Warren
@911virgin83 ай бұрын
I think I will keep the brake ducts as they are.
@Dave-un7fh4 ай бұрын
WRONG!!! Boxster=Boxster+Speedster! Porsche own "Speedster". Why on earth would they use Roadster? Thought it was just the Yanks who were ignorant of this. Also, you forgot the 912.
@martyndunkerton32624 ай бұрын
When it comes to Porsche specific refurbishment I would love to know if they colour match the plastic centre caps or repaint them. If they are repainted, what about the Porsche crest emblems ?
@911virgin84 ай бұрын
We ended up having to get these magnesium alloys refurbished at a specialist magnesium refurb place. They got "measles" after a couple of months. It was a really involved job. It's usually just easier to buy new centre caps. You can mask out the emblem and paint the silver but if there's any deterioration of the crest buy new.
@simonjessop_photo4 ай бұрын
Lovley Stuff 👍, that's my Miami Blue 718 Spyder, which a week later Ive now sold..
@williamkroth94294 ай бұрын
Wow...just bought the 80 inch model for my car (C8 Corvette) and I should have seen this video first. They are being delivered tomorrow. Got them thru Amazon at $536.00 and perhaps I will send them back immediately. You are correct in saying plenty folks talk about how good they are new but not in terms of how they hold up. Thanks.
@anonay72384 ай бұрын
Another GR Yaris review. Like there’s not 1000 of them already
@frankiewasp39144 ай бұрын
Thank you for an honest review. For the money the race ramps IMO are not worth buying. The company offering a 10% discount for the same quality ramp is a slap in the face telling you to go pound sand.
@toulouselaplot56954 ай бұрын
Spot on review, had mine for 6 weeks after coming from an M2, absolutely no regrets, great car that doesn’t want to try and kill you in it’s natural environment of B roads when pushing on unlike the M2, can’t see me selling it any time soon if at all ✅
@hoomee76054 ай бұрын
The most cheeky car that edges u on to pick fights we'll above its weight, gives u the biggest grin is still my puny Fiesta ST mk7. It's razor sharp, precise handling. The GR is a brute,. The chopper knife whilst the Fiesta ST is a surgeons scalpel. I love both lightweight hothatches, one being a decade older and the other (GR) is what is best wt 10 years of car legislations ontop. I'd keep both for as long as I can
@gregclark25094 ай бұрын
Bass speaker in the circuit pack??
@n.a18274 ай бұрын
Nice GT3, awesome porsches and colours on air cooled cars,,speedster wide body cool , Bobs car awesome
@paulw58224 ай бұрын
The 993 at 6 mins 25 secs is a 993 RS Clubsport variant, it is not a regular 993 RS, which was produced in a greater number, albeit a more limited production run, compared to the 2 generations of 996 GT3.
@GRfourfun4 ай бұрын
Thank you Henry, your review popped up on my feed and I’m glad I watched it. I like how your background is Porsche so to say what youve said about the GR is high praise. I’ve owned my GR for 2 years now, multiple track days and a Nurburgring trip. It never fails to disappoint or put a huge smile on my face, can’t see me ever selling it.
@rhettcorcoran28794 ай бұрын
Excellent video, I never expected to see this, what a fun car.
@KN-jw7ts4 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Perfect take on it. Especially coming from the world of Porsche.
@thedrivebygg4 ай бұрын
Thanks, nice to see my 987 Boxster next to the 991 GTS cab 👍
@darrenprior63394 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this video. I own a GR Yaris and regularly go out on drives with mates in GT3's, GT3RS's and various other forms of 911's, GT4's, GT4RS's. I'm always genuinely surprised at how well this little nugget holds its own and, on some roads, even thrashes the pants off those more expensive and refined cars, especially in the wet. Truly a remarkable little car that people regularly underestimate. And I think that's what I love about it the most. Cheers
@patrickbateman71224 ай бұрын
Felt more brave driving the original GT86 in the wet than driving the Yaris with it's all grip dynamics..
@MrBatwa4 ай бұрын
Brilliant content
@911virgin84 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙂
@ianbrooks35694 ай бұрын
The video makes me want to keep mine now. I was thinking about replacing it with a 981, 718 or a 997.2. I am not sure now 🙄
@911virgin84 ай бұрын
Different cars. I think with the Toyota you aren't necessarily expecting much and it takes you by surprise. The Porsche comes with high expectations so has to deliver. I'm going to say you don't have to try as hard in the Porsche because everyone knows what it is.