I would agree with your overall assessment. I just happened to find a 2004 C4s convertible in excellent condition for its 95,000 miles from the original owner almost 6 years ago. For the points you raised I was looking for a coupe, but just fell in love with the car I purchased, and certainly no regrets. I’m lucky to live in Southern California near the beach and on a 63 degree morning in December, driving with the top down will be delightful. Oh yeah, mechanicals are still in great shape at 137,000. I’ve done all the recommended services and wear and tear parts replaced, but no serious worries. All the best!

Gen 1 for sure. Better looking.

That was the best review ever given, too great. this is exactly my chice and option

Thanks for a very informative video. Is it normal practice to not pre fill the oil filter housing, with oil beforehand? Many thanks good sir's

I Love this review, very informative from beginning to end

Good evening I have a question I am planning to do PDK oil change Front and rear diff oil change on my 997.2 turbo ,could you please help me And let me know how many liter is required for each of these services 🙏🙏

Beautiful car. Atlas Gray is one of the most under-rated colors you can get on any Porsche. Must see in person to appreciate.

Młodzieńcze , w twoim wieku ludzie mają pęd do szybkości a w dodatku mają mało pieniędzy . By mieć nie jeden a kilka aut, którymi jeżdżą w różne miejsca... Typu na wyjazd do opery ma się Aston Martina coupe , na wyjazd w teren ma się terenówkę , a na lans po mieście , czy wakacyjny wypad ma się cabrio :) Natomiast człowiek o ograniczonych finansach w twoim wieku chce mieć jedno jak najbardziej uniwersalne auto :) . Podzielam zdanie mojego przedmówcy w komentarzu .... ja podobnie jak on nie mam problemu z przejechaniem moim cabrio wypadu wakacyjnego z Polski do Grecji i też w czasie jazdy z otwartym dachem :) Finał ... a to , że 911 nastka jest najczęściej odbierana z LEASING u nie wypłacalnym ludziom , jest przykładem , że młody leszcz :) chce mieć auto na które go nie stać :( ... czyli jedno auto jak najbardziej szpanerskie i uniwersalne ... uważam , że to jest powód zakupów coupe.

Shit how close was that back end when you dropped off the bump going out?

Shouldn’t the sill kick plates say Carrera4S and not just Carrera?

I like the old school seats

Lovely work Ollie

Hello ,I have 997.2 turbo I need some help as I am planing to do PDK service and front/rear differential oil change Could you give me an estimate how much oil does each of these jobs require ? I would really appreciate your help Thanks

Hello ,I have 997.2 turbo I need some help as I am planing to do PDK service and front/rear differential oil change Could you give me an estimate how much oil does each of these jobs require ? I would really appreciate your help Thanks

I like them, and I didn't think open topped motoring was for me until we had a convertible in the family, then I was hooked! I think the 911 convertible's biggest sales issue was right in front of you in that video - the Boxster. A third of the money buys you as good a condition car, that was designed as a convertible and has less buffeting and flex, and they are lighter and more nimble, with plenty of manuals available.

My 981 truly deserves this retrofit as my long term keeper, i will make contact and thanks for sharing.

Wish you guys would make a little bit more content. Thanks for the great videos.

Fred!

looks like the other PSE that came with mine is coming to good use :)

Yay Ollie.

How come it's so warm in Hertfordshire. It's freezing in Essex, lol 😆

A question. Does the 981 Cayman S or GTS have shorter gearing in manual form than the 718 GTS 4.0 manual?

Great video and nice ride! I have a 997 Turbo with tiptronic and although I wish I had the manual it’s not a deal breaker for me. Very hard to find manual 996 and 997 here in Japan

You look amazing in your black shorts and nice job on the car Work

I have a Cayman 981 2.7 & a 997TT gen 1.5. TT is savagely fast, but Cayman better in every other way - handling is sublime, sounds brilliant with PSE, I can get 40MPG on a long motorway run. 911 is the iconic car though. Feels longer, heavier. Cayman on a windy road - prepare to be gobsmacked when you push it a bit, truly wonderful. BTW Cayman is slightly wider inside.

KWs works better without the Anti roll bars makes the ride harsh and compromise the individual wheel articulation and worst part makes the car feels extremely edgy and not confidence inspiring. The best without After market Anti roll bar with coilovers.

...it will be mine.

I assume you chaps have had the Alcantara finishes applied in the interior?

Just out of interest Luke, what do you do with the old parts? Do they get reconditioned?

I have this exact same car in USDM spec! Love it ❤️

Very informative video. Could you give an estimate cost in the next video?

Gen 2

Wow. this looks brand new

83k and still looking amazing

Stunning condition!

Buying these ICE Boxters and Caymans will be like people buying hard copies of shows and movies, preserving them for the future as their spirit was intended. EVs are soulless

Sweet!!!

No seat covers during interior works !!

This is great - but what did it cost ?

I have owned both … 996 911 C4 - 6 speed and 996 911 Turbo - Tiptronic … and i absolutely enjoy driving the Tiptronic more than the 6 speed … it’s just like the 996 headlights … undeserved negative reputation …

This has been a massively helpful in understanding the challenges of 992s and the work/skills required to work on these cars. Excellent work thankyou for sharing.

Is there anything you can buy to protect the rads at the front of the car from stones, they seem a bit on offer?

I take my hat off to the owner of this car. They must really love this particular model, you spend so much money refreshing, upgrading and retrofitting many, many parts. Having owned a 997 S for 10 years, I can say that they are an absolutely great all round car, which you can drive for many years, without getting bored.

I´m on the hunt for a 996 4S to complement my 991.2 GT3. Your videos has been a lot of help for me and the decision of buying one!!!

Clean AF bro.

Such a practical and informative video. Thank you 🙋‍♂️

Hello my friend! Thank you for the fabulous content . I watching your channel here in Los Angeles California! I finally purchased the car of my dreams. A 2006 997.1 Cab. Although I heard so much about the potential issues that may come with urge gen one 997. I still took the plunge . From an individual that really too good care of it . I’m the 3rd owner . This will be a weekend car for me . I have other daily’s . My question: hope it’s not a dumb question, but is there a wrong or right way to warm these cars up? Some say don’t let it idle no more than 1-2 minutes. Others say start it and drive . Then I heard you can idle it until it meet its temperature. What do recommend? It s kind of confusing. Thank you and keep up the great work !

Here in California, Cab is a must . I’ll hate to not have the option to drop the top on the sunny beautiful days by the beach . Plus you can hear the exhaust more when you’re driving aggressive! Just my thoughts… tapping in from Los Angeles 🎉

Great video! I’m looking at either the 997.2 or 991.1. That sound on your video just puts a massive grin on my face every time the engine revved! I can’t wait!