2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T Manual vs PDK Review - The Purist Porsche

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Hahahah that's one of the best comments we've ever received. Thank you

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[@Sal12538]

You guys one upped Top Gear/Grand Tour by just putting one headphone on and calling each other for communication instead of using walkie talkies. The little things lol. Amazing review

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@cxxxislow]

Prob best car review on KZbin.. Period.

[@jbgoogmd]

As a new (1 week) Carrera T owner, this is clearly the best review on the Interwebs. Excellent scripting, editing and spot-on on every detail about this unique variant of 911. I tend to agree with nearly all your subjective opinions and spec'd my black T exactly as you suggested except with the standard seats since I'm >50 and daily driving. I call it my $100K (US) go-cart too.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Congrats! PS - no scripts for us 😉

[@YuriTereshyn]

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[@jesussavesanus9790]

​@@YuriTereshyn by yours, he means a dick pic

[@Unchainedmaple888]

10:28 Memory Seats lmao

[@YuriTereshyn]

Unchainedmaple888 think about it though

[@Unchainedmaple888]

Yuri Tereshyn it's ingenious

[@bigmangozg2677]

Do u even know what it is?

[@MrApan19]

I’m literally doing that on my GT3 with the carbon buckets

[@cf7637]

Exactly the model I own... 911T, GT Silver , 7sp Manual Nice review !

[@TheStraightPipes]

Amazing

[@corpnupe85]

Claude Fortin Nice! Congrats.

[@MrSchn3ll]

Same here! T, GT Silver, manual, sport buckets! Great car.

[@Mike-A-M]

Very creative way to compare two cars. Love you guys conversing back and forth in your respective cars. Great job!

[@security_threat]

I agree with everything except for 1 thing: PDK. After driving manual sports cars for my entire life, I experienced PDK for the first time and I am blown away! The 7-speed is ok but it's nowhere near like a Honda shifter (S2000) but better than most BMW's that I have driven. If the manuals weren't near extinction I feel most people shouldn't choose them.

[@pirdah1336]

Awesome video. I bought a yellow T with regular brakes and regular seats. Traded in my 991.2 GT3 with carbon fiber seats. CF Seats are super uncomfortable. GT3 has too much power for daily driving. Personally i think T is better then GT cars including GT4 which i have owned as well. I have an F12 and the carbon fiber seats in that car are awesome. Until Porsche makes adjustable comfortable carbon fiber seats i would never spec them. Awesome video. Thanks

[@TheStraightPipes]

Can we come drive your cars plz

[@Nord_Mann]

Totally agree! Sport seats, manual, no sunroof. My Miami Blue dream car. Better than all of Porsches GT cars and way more usable being a 4 seater. Carrera T is THE best 911 ever. Period!

[@alohasnackbar3544]

Awesome, i was contemplating whether i should get a 4 seater or 2 seater carrera T, and was my choice correct on Carrera T or should I go for GTS instead. Looks like my choice was right. I will be collecting mine a used 2018 carrera T next week. Been cross shopping between 991.2 n 992. Still think 991 model looks better in every aspect. Besides, it cost me USD 145k for a slightly used 911 in my country.

[@BlacksterVFX]

I think this was one of the best car reviews I have ever seen. It was extremely cool when you were talking to each other while sitting in different cars.

[@TheStraightPipes]

We were looking at each other the whole time too

[@adik4923]

some of the best camera work ive seen on a web show!

[@josephcarastro4318]

Going for the lightness. Ceramic brakes, Std. seats but rear seats/belts are gone, working on package shelf. Lightweight battery and lightweight exhaust on the way. ECU tune to 475 HP.

[@xf99]

Best Porsche review anywhere.

[@jkfuel]

I love the LWB seats. Proper way to get out: put your left hand on the door sill, rotate your body 90 degrees and swing your legs over, place your right hand on the door sill and push up/ stand up. Good luck!

[@valentincarl3770]

Best carrera T video I've seen, been waiting for this!

[@ten2055]

2019 Carrera T with manual transmission and Sport Chrono: the best driving car on public roads even while staying close to legal speeds. First 4600 miles of driving (since new): 28.2 MPG

[@pencilelitist]

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[@crazzyzack]

From a collectors point of view I’d get a carrera T with a manual. Primarily because in the future they will end up selling for more.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yep

[@R3LF13]

Then you should also spec sport crono and carbon ceramics...at least according to every Porsche sales guy.

[@albertop.6167]

Your videos are so good, I choose to savor them for after work so I can truly appreciate them

[@robpoitras6812]

Great video. I *love* cf bucket seats and the whole concept about them. However I wanted something easily driveable in LA when going to coffee, the store and misc trips. Plus something friendlys for Bay Area, tahoe, Mammoth, Palm Springs road trips. I figure I can always get a recaro or OEM GT seat from my Porsche dealership. I Overall spec'd my car with: -GT Silver -No Sport Chrono wart on dash (default option) -Heated and vented seats for hot LA days -LCA -PLDS -Side sticker and rear logo delete

[@YuriTereshyn]

Rob Poitras send pics!

[@_Thomas_Clarke]

When Yuri put the seat forward and said “memory seats” 😂

[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@treyquattro]

The mainline 911s have become too luxurious, and the GT cars are too expensive to drive like they ought to be unless you're on a track. The T is the best compromise for spirited drivers. I would still prefer more power, and probably a NA engine though (I know: save up for the GT3). Definitely manual (although the 6 speed in the GT4/GT3 is better than the 7 speed. I don't really like 7 speed manuals).

[@tomhiggins4816]

Trey Quattro gt3 touring package is such a dream car

[@brianhimmelman420]

Tom Higgins best car available

[@robpoitras6812]

The base is still available at 91k. Or 991.1's going for 60-75k with a manual. These things are built so well they look and feel new after a few years. Compared to an Audi or AMG, well after 2-3 years depreciation is tanked and car just isn't as special.

[@noorgull9770]

TheStraightPipes I love both

[@shaimhasan9472]

Yesssssss they said it twice “I’m Yuri I’m Jacub and we’re going for a drive ” These videos are so good, makes me feel like I’m driving the cars while I watch it.

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[@UndercoverSquirrel]

just did that and re-watched

[@YuriTereshyn]

I played dodgeball with Gordon, our team was the best. We were last place. Champions 😬

[@eddinicolai2011]

I bought a 911T pdk silver comfort seats. Love it. More than love it. I adore it.

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[@crashbomber]

OK, That "Memory Seats" bit is pretty much the best idea for cars that dont have that. Thanks guys!

[@bicyclist2]

The Manual trans is the way to go! I used to have a 914/4, back in the 90's and it was awesome. Thanks.

[@alexturpin1168]

Yuri's "Dance Mix 95" audio test. So genius. Definitely a valid test that I never thought about. Good job guys. Keep up the good work.

[@2010challengerRT]

Even though I can't afford one, I really respect Porsche. No matter how much technology and innovation they put into their models, it's apparent that they'll never lose sight of real driving enjoyment. Also, manual for me.

[@your_alter_ego]

Bought one with manual + bucket seats as you guys have suggested. Big upgrade from my old 981 Boxster base (2.7L).

[@brandonng4147]

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[@BlitzkriegRap]

Second best 911 you can buy. My favourite is GT3 Touring Package 6 speed manual.

[@brianhimmelman420]

BlitzkriegRap Touring is epic

[@Nord_Mann]

Carrera T is better because rear seats. Need them for my 2 boys. Carrera T twin turbo engine makes it more usable IRL situations.

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[@IvanBosnjak89]

Christ, I'm so jealous. My dream cars! I had the pleasure of driving a 991.2 Carrera 2S not long ago and it was an absolute BLAST. Most fun I've ever had. And great video as always guys!

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[@southernclassik]

I'm leaning more towards the PDK route for my first Porsche. After years of rowing gears, Id rather have the full performance my car has to offer with a PDK automated gearbox. Also, those paddles make me feel like a damn F1 driver!

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Visor test fail streak: 2 Highest I’ve seen: 7

[@TheStraightPipes]

Amazing

[@mikeculp92]

When I see a Porsche video it's always a good day (or AMG)

[@deang3359]

So i guess looking through manual isn't bad idea after all . . . Thanks to Doug 😁😎

[@eganfo]

Hooray, I love these simultaneous reviews of both cars from two perspectives.

[@jimduyck]

The bumblebee look with the yellow on gray wheels... 👌

[@MarMPB]

As a Carrera T owner, I love the review! Beg to disagree about the manual. It would depend of how someone uses the car. I’ve had a few manual sport cars before ( BMW Z4M Coupe and a C6 Z06 Corvette) and I can’t tell how happy I am with the PDK. I live in a big city with lots of traffic on the streets and main roads and it’s a relief to have the best auto transmission available ( if you were caught in heavy traffic at night with rain after an 8 hour road trip with a manual sport car you’d agree with me). On the other hand, I attend to a few track days a year, where you need the best performance to get a “winner” hot lap. So for me your grey Carrera T is the best option with PDK, Carbon race seats and PCCB. By the way, it’s possible that with those options one can cut more weight of the car (manual would be lighter, but losing performance too). PDK is even faster than the advertised: getting it right it’s 0-60mph in 3.8. About the 7 spd manual, I read some complaints about it, claiming the 6spd it’s much better. In conclusion if I want a manual car ( which I don’t, not being part of that funny nostalgic trend). I would look for a new classic like the 997.1. Thanks for the review!!

[@mikesgt3rs]

You guys are the best, love the 1-2-3 pedal display lol!

[@R3LF13]

My favorite 911 right now. Some say the T is kind of a gimic because it needed to be lighter, and if I was actually in the market I would want it to be a little less expensive, but I still love it. I would even radio delete to keep it extra purist. Manual, carbon seats, A.C., done. The perfect backroad scalpel.

[@revnto7k]

Yay for purist versions. I love the manual trans. People who really enjoy driving definitely want to see them stick around. Thumbs up!

[@Ben_TheBillionaire]

Ohhhh yessss, a very good comparaison. Love it !

[@Closertotruth2]

Great review, long live the manuals. I have a Spyder manual, 991.2 GTS manual and GT3 Touring coming. Much more fun to drive than PDK. Not as quick but who cares off the track.

[@TheStraightPipes]

My man -yuri

[@AmanVerma0272]

I was just watching your older videos back to back and here is a new one!

[@alexioflexio8818]

the way we get out of the light weight buckets, is to put your hand on the door sill, and the other on the center armrest, and you can easily get in and out of the seats. you guys should talk to some owners.

[@TheStraightPipes]

All about the memory seats

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gtguy123 if I had to chose I’d go 911 as well. In green. But the m3 was very wicked as well. VERY wicked

[@maxmartz4665]

Had same dilemma with M2 and Boxster. I know different cars and went mid engine with drop top.

[@professorquack]

there is a db limit at race tracks. so no pops is a plus

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Amazing comparison review.

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Ahh yeahhh two car videos all day!

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The memory seats You guys are the freaking best

[@crypto_que]

I rented an X3M as a free upgrade & trust, infotainment is a must now, you never know when a good distraction may be needed. The infotainment system didn't work in the car & my long long trip in the ultimate driving machine, was lackluster. The songs popping up in the gage is awesome, no wasted glances away from the wheel.

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[@superdukerandy]

Great review between the two. sounds like I chose wisely in my order. Although I disagree about the race shells as I ordered the sport pinstriped seats. So much better for DD and the 98% of the time it won't be on the track. Keep those fixed seats in the GT cars, they're wasted in the true intent of this model. Alcantara sucks as well. GAWD I CANT WAIT TO GET MY CAR. Zuffenhausen delivery in Sept...

[@TheStraightPipes]

You'll love it. Congrats

[@iamnotinsane1]

Keep producing comparisons like this guys.

[@eagleman3577]

Awesome Video! Best part is that Memory Seats.

[@Alpha-soixante]

Hey guys, epic video. I think you just stepped up your game. Again! I really want that yellow 911 now. So flipping amazing.

[@kuglepen64]

Love your reviews guys. Well done.

[@fmso190d]

I drive a yellow T with the manual and the standard seats. Yes, the bucket seats look better and are much lighter, but I need the rear seats for children, my wife wants to adjust the angle when she relaxes and the bucket seats are too tight for athletic backs... Oh, and I think the rear wheel steering is not needed as well.

[@Xtefanno]

I knew this video would be a masterpiece before it was out 🤷‍♂️👍🏆

[@kishan.d.perera8161]

The new T is technically a Club Sport but Porsche cannot use CS anymore so took up the T homage. good review guys

[@treyquattro]

fantastic review guys, you are my new favorite automotive review tag team! (TBH there wasn't an old favorite... But you're still the best! :D )

[@treyquattro]

I even like the music at the end. So Canadian. Eh.

[@mrmarrow8918]

I'm with Nick (Murray) - this is the 1st time I've watched your videos, and man, they are engaging - well done!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks!

[@nicholastiensovan2326]

I always here you guys driving! I hope you do a fan meet up one day!

[@YuriTereshyn]

You guys better buy* these in a manual.

[@akilh340]

Yuri Tereshyn *Buy

[@YuriTereshyn]

Akil Hodge true

[@Raja6482]

yuri, is rear axle steering worth it?

[@TheStraightPipes]

We didn't drive one without it

[@akilpanju9012]

@@akilh340 Nice name! You're the first person I've met with the same spelling as me.

[@Yachtzeee]

Love how you guys geek out on the car guy questions. Best car channel on youtube.

[@ksn3000]

That edit with Jakub trying the rear seats SO GOOD hahaha

[@aniston73]

@13:42 the button also defrosts the exterior rearview mirrors, thats why its still there.

[@e99783]

A+ review, nice job guys

[@blaXkgh0st]

Great video gentleman!

[@vse0]

PCCB are best for Zero brake dust (but with grey wheels, not necessary), but moreover, the PCCB save a lot of unsprung and rotating weight, and that _dramatically_ improves steering feel, feedback and suspension response. very worth it.

[@stranobikes]

I have a Carrera T and the standard seats are sooooo comfortable. Getting in and out of the carbon seats is the human equivalent of origami. Great video btw :)

[@FilipRauh]

I once interned at Porsche and for a company ski trip, a colleague had an exposed ski mount on the roof of his bright yellow manual 911 T - looked amazing

[@MWS1960]

I traded my BMW M3 a year ago and bought a couple of Tesla a Model 3’s. Yesterday I went down to my local Porsche dealership and picked up on a Black Porsche Carrera T, and wow what a car. It’s a weekend car, so I get my combustion engine fix on the weekends

[@JordanPayneLV]

This video was really fantastic, great job

[@1972juankarlos]

So, you started Sep 2nd. 2016, first video with you actually talking. Cheerz Hope you kick the Motor Trend number, you can do 6M in the next 3 years

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yes we didn't post that video for about 9 months. Didn't know what to do with it haha. Thanks

[@gt3sam193]

Favourite car favourite reviewers.... happy days 💪🏻

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You guys are very entertaining. Plus, you have the greatest job in the world!

[@themadplotter]

"It's cool when things change and stuff happens" agreed

[@stephenauty2402]

What a brilliant review , totally different to normal stuff and I like the fact there's two of you both giving a different point of view and very quickly as well. Top job.

[@goode.110]

Really high production quality, nice work

[@mackenzieconnell]

Love everything about this video!

[@bonzaiboy12]

Not gonna lie, I wasn't a fan of Porsche's until I saw these videos. Now I want one

[@meteormedia7021]

The hottest 911 right now. Base model, but with all the good parts from the S model

[@ghanishc2445]

BEST REVIEW EVER!!