3000 Miles in Porsche's 911 GT3 Touring (992) - Is it Perfect? | 4K

[@JoeAchilles1]

Happy New Year Everyone! Please remember to subscribe and get involved in the comments below. Cheers and see you in 2023 ♥

[@hl236]

Watched every minute! Ask Porsche Service department whether the parts number for the springs and dampers are identical?

[@daniel53rodrigues]

Hi Joe, I have been following you for quite some time now, and watching your videos on the 992 Touring has been very emotional for me. In the next few months, I'll receive a 992 GTS (in production phase at the moment) as a result of many years of hard work. After waiting so long, I can finally fulfill my young boy's dream, and I couldn't agree more with your saying in the previous video about the 992 Touring that hard work does pay off. I hope to meet you one day and invite you to drive in the beautiful mountains of Switzerland. Thank you for the excellent videos and enjoy the ride !

[@dr_tate]

Great video.

[@janponizil1850]

Dear Mr Achille - Another perfect video about one of the best cars ever made. Thank you for that! Only one thing is a little sad - the last emotional video was fine, only some "creature" wrote me as "you" and tried to steal my money (and I admit that they managed to steal some change) because I was supposed to "win" Apple computer... Beware of this human garbage - they can do a lot of damage to your reputation. They appeared on Telegram and disguised themselves very well! Happy New Year 2023 and many safe travels and successful videos!

[@andymccurley1]

Happy New Year to you and your family Joe. Thanks for all your great content this year, I'm personally looking forward to more of your videos in 2023!

[@jonathanfysh4744]

Awesome. No electric vehicle could ever replace a car like this. I'll never be able to afford one or even drive one but, for me, just knowing they exist makes the world a better place.

[@SenszR]

Never say never

[@Kelveron]

The camera shot from 28:49 is just phenomenal, really involves you in the driving, even as a viewer! Big respect to Patrick for his camera/filming skills! 👍

[@michaelschneider-]

@Kelveron ... Skipped ahead to 28:48 ... A wild photographic w/GT3 audio shot !!

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

Yeah, not a big fan of the gear switching skills though. Rev it, the engine can handle it. There is no need to gear up when you can see the next corner right in front of you. Once you start lifting your foot off the gas you'll be decelerating and can ease on the brake.

[@SpontaneousEvolution]

Thanks for adding the map Joe, it helps us to have an idea of where everywhere is and an idea of the journey. More of this please on trips.

[@stevenmonte7397]

Porsche 911 has always been my dream car for over 40 years now! That car is BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@AlphaLlama]

A dream car! Love the understated silver on silver and the manual option of course. I mean you can’t really go wrong with any colour on a Porsche, it just works 😮‍💨

[@zeavs]

Filming location in Portugal : Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela - Road : N338/339 you may have presented to the world😊 one of the most spectacular unknown road in Europe! Thanks Joe and greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@vtecroadhog2]

Obrigado

[@leonardonickel1217]

I am going to Portugal soon and I wanna drive through this road too, is it the whole road amazing like this or is there a section that is better than others? I’ll be reaching the national park coming from the north of the country (Bragança). Thanks for your comment, helped me a lot!

[@zeavs]

@@leonardonickel1217 in my opinion the most scenic part of the road is when you reach the altitude peak ( 2000 meters) and some few km before and after this point is where the road/views are the best. Enjoy.😊

[@geraint8989]

Subscribed! This is the first vid of yours I have seen (I have been to the ‘main’ vid of this trip and back again) and just have to congratulate you on a tremendous piece of work. In terms of conveying how it would feel to own and/or drive the Touring, this is simply the best of anything that’s out there. Dramatic cinematography, every angle of a darting GT3, musical top-end revs are all good (and they were very good) but the freewheeling chat with Patrick was also as engaging as it was enlightening. Bravo - best wishes for 2023, and may your brilliant work keep feeding your channel’s success.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you buddy, really lovely comment to receive and read 🙏👌❤️

[@seenthroughglass]

Loved this video dude. Great insight!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Thank you bro, mean a lot coming from you! Bet you can't wait to take yours abroad next year.... On the note, Happy New Year!

[@theseb1979]

Brilliant sales strategy by Porsche. Once their special customers get the car they resell it for thousands more. Nice.

[@aljohn6803]

Yup … ridiculous…

[@BubuBarong]

Yes, and those who would have kept them don't have a chance of getting one ever...

[@edward92128]

Even dealers are selling them for massive overs…

[@jonac5561]

I am keeping mine thank you reason for purchase was not to make money rather enjoy it

[@fredtheted2259]

A certain car dealer on you tube, who sells premium cars, has one up for £249.000😮

[@wernerdanler2742]

This sort of vlog involves an enormous amount of work. That one shot from the top of the hill down onto the road must have taken a lot of time to set up. Setting the camera up, then driving all the way down to the bottom and coming back up, and hope the camera doesn't crap out on you in the middle of the shot. I can't believe it takes 20 hours to cross the channel to Spain. Happy New Year, Joe and Patrick!

[@Gws525]

Delighted for you getting to drive this car, your dream car, for a review. Must feel like a reward for all the work you've done, and very well deserved. Also, this car is beautiful. Definitely my dream car too.

[@Aaronozard]

Love how you've probably covered more miles in a gt3 touring than 95% of the first owners........without actually owning one. Fucking legend 👏

[@Kelveron]

1:29 the M3: 'boss, how could you leave me behind for the enemy?' 😄

[@JoeAchilles1]

😂🫣👌

[@bluesky9093]

Test drove a 991.2 GTS three times against a 992 C4S, the 992 GTS wasn’t available yet, I bought a new well optioned 992 and have no regrets. I kept coming back to the 992, the refinements in power and handling were just too hard to pass up. I did finally get a chance to drive a 992 GTS many months later and still don’t regret the C4S purchase. Porsche did such a great job with the Carrera models that I don’t think people understand just how good a car they are. Trust me if you are in the market for one of these, drive the Carrera S models a couple of times against the GTS. I think you will find the added $$$ just to say you have a GTS just aren’t worth it, unless that is you intend to sit on it as an investment.

[@orbitaljunkie]

I dunno what it is about the 911 shape, but no matter how many Ferrari's, Lambo's, McLarens, Koenigsegg's, or whatever I see, it's always 911 for me. I took a similar drive recently in the US in the M2C. Similar vistas across Arizona to California. I'm sure you had an absolute blast. You never forget these.

[@SWR112]

This is why I appreciate what Sam does on his channel when he’s doing it all himself normally to produce such high quality clips. Not that having help isn’t great. The work some utubers put in to produce content like a 9 day trip. Not that Porsche (Reading) giving you such a Car for a few thousand miles through Europe is a hard life, but the time and effort needed to produce what can be only a 20-30 minute clip at times after the edit outstanding. If I won the lottery I’d probably go Porsche as it’s a safe bet and a big enough step up from my MINI Cooper 😂. Sad trips like this costs so much makes my three days trip from Glasgow to London and back cheap think I was £120 fuel.

[@paulkennedy477]

Nice one Joe, you have a lovely relaxed style and calling Harry, 'the Pope of motoring' is priceless, I think that will make him chuckle, and he'll get ribbed about it for sure. Also loved Rob's line..... 'it's like driving on sellotape' Chris Harris would of been proud of that one. Happy New Year.

[@FlynnBellamyCars]

I love this car, I do prefer it to the standard GT3 with the wing, I prefer an active wing! Great video as always Joe!

[@formula1baby]

We all know what joe’s achilles is now, a GT3 touring! Superb video

[@Jim-jw8gb]

The sunset shot where you approach the camera and then see the car from the rear just reminded me of the start of the first cannonball movie and what an intro that was.

[@MegaRetr]

Absolute phenomenal trip, epic shots, backdrops and roads!

[@NathanMannin]

Absolute phenomenal trip, epic shots, backdrops and roads! Loved the encounter with the doggo and bulls at the end 🐶 😁 Also glad Patrick was also given the opportunity to experience them sensational roads in the GT3 Touring. Legendary video Joe, Happy New Year and looking forward to future content in 2023! 🎉

[@jonfrench7133]

I’m collecting a new 718 GTS tomorrow, i know it’s a million miles from the GT3 T but it’s my little essence of porsche experience and in my view 7/10ths of that wonderful 992

[@davidmarquez3010]

For the Patron Saint of The Porsche Brand bless me with the 911 of my choice. 🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@SvN8SiX]

Joe Achilles = has the best videos with the scenic drives he does.

[@kmac5849]

Everyone and his dog praises the Cup 2’s … I changed to P Zeros in the Hope of less jiggle and tyre noise …and I wasn’t disappointed. Beautiful video.

[@ShogunsDojo]

Now you’re just spoiling us. Absolutely love these cars. I’d daily it, some softer springs and I’m sure it would be ace.

[@ArtemisTGM]

There's something about the Touring, it's absolute perfection 🤌🏻💯🔥

[@simbo52bn22]

Yes Harry is the Godfather - loved his video on this car - really enjoyed yours too - great work Joe

[@flatsixer70]

...indeed one of the best Porsche street cars ever built...👌👏👏👏

[@garyjohnson3751]

Was initially looking at the turbo S but decided in the end on the Gt3 touring and must admit I couldn’t be happier with the choice & absolutely love the car

[@knstn1]

Long long time Porsche enthusiast and owner here. I'm following your coverage of the car industry for a long time, Joe, and I've never commented. Your development has been amazing, and I have to say that for someone who's more in the BMW camp (at least that's what I thought about you), you've done well here. I see you as the next Harry. All the best from the U.S.

[@kwan4271]

absolutely gorgeous video. Perfect car + perfect scenic road = master piece video

[@chrisclokey4840]

Dream drive there. Epic car, epic scenery and epic roads. You can’t ask for much more on a road trip.

[@cuthberter]

Another great video. Really enjoyed the sound, scenery and of course the commentary. Re individual mode you’re right it doesn’t have one. But on a GT3 you can customise the Sport and Track modes to suit so they are effectively both ‘individual’.

[@luigirigattoni9648]

Thanks for the impressions and great video settings. I did Portugal on my motorbike several times. Beautiful, peacefull country, warmhearted people, great food for less money. Sure, GT3 is dreamcar for trip like this, maybe the Carrera T would be my choice. Good luck, happy new year!

[@ortontom]

992 Turbo S would of been my choice having driven both for that trip. Nice video

[@rishabbennett]

A long format video on the gt3 is every porsche nuts dream including mine! Thanks joe for creating this!

[@matthewrichardson795]

Awesome and enjoyable video Joe and Patrick. So pleased you were able to do it and share! Let’s see what 2023 brings!

[@adamkhan5274]

Joe in driving heaven....Literally. Wow.

[@8671nickster]

Absolutely fantastic Joe, loved every minute of this epic trip 👍🏻

[@_kevin723]

Is it perfect? Absolutely perfect.

[@bscott77]

Just stop for a few seconds and look at that thing, just look at it, it’s so special 😮

[@5amH45lam]

I really appreciate that you really appreciate your beautiful surroundings with such gusto! The car and the drive are the icing on the delectable cake. Outstanding film and camera work.

[@PrettyGreenMonk]

Best sounding gear change in the business

[@jwb4bb]

Why can't manufacturers put a super long 6th gear in cars? Why not gear it to turn 2k rpms at 75mph? Is there a good reason they don't do this?

[@paulelliott3056]

That shot and the sound at 21:00 - hooley dooley!

[@mqandil]

Yeah I have tried both Michelin cup2 and Pirelli corsa on my 992 GT3 and absolutely it makes a big difference on ride quality. The car is much less nervous on public roads on Pirelli tires. However the cup2 tire is much better on track.

[@cityslickerbass]

You deserve every mile of that - well done mate and happy 2023!

[@thefamilyrobbo]

Great video. Definitely not too long The roads, amazing sunsets, wonderful filming and production probably make this your best video yet. Oh yeah. And the car. A GT Porsche in the true Gran Tourismo sense has to be one of the best real world driver's cars available and this trip proves it 😄😄👍 Having said that, Harry did similar mileage in a similar time in his new Emira and that was more than up to the job also

[@bigvern5163]

Can’t believe I’ve only just watched this video as I’ve been a subscriber for a while now. This has inspired me to do a similar trip. Those roads are unbelievable. Fantastic video and shots absolutely amazing.

[@peterwebb2362]

Hi Joe - enjoyed both videos. I recently got my Touring but think I answered some of your criticisms with folding 18 way seats, pdk gearbox and ceramic brakes. You can throw away the centre cup holder and put an insert in its place. I shall be driving on a Euro tour in 2023, though more in France, Germany, Switzerland and Belgium. The GT3 is sensitive to both tyres and geometry and Centre Gravity set up my friends GT3 and transformed the handling, they also did the same with my TurboS and surprised me what a difference seemingly small adjustments can make. All within Porsche's tolerances. So we suspect that the blue GT3 and silver Touring press cars were set up differently, hence the journalist's views on the feel of the cars. I haven't had the chance to run mine in yet so am looking forward to some epic road trips myself.

[@marknelson6597]

I have a 2022 911 Turbo S with P Zero tires. I believe the recommended tire pressure is 38/48. When the tires get warm the rears could hit 55 PSI. I checked with my dealer, they said I could lower the pressure for everyday driving. I went with 34/40. Made a big difference in ride quality. Not so harsh. I did get a low tire pressure warming on the rear tires. In the PCM you change the TPS monitoring to a comfort setting, and the warning went away. That maybe why the ride difference btw the wing and touring model.

[@brocko9386]

my dream car ... class and power

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

A great presenter, thanks for the great content. Just watched your GT3 touring milestone video as well. Well done.

[@MirceaJaloba]

Absolutely amaaazzzing! Happy New Year Joe and the team! BTW, it's all about the stories...not just a vlog but a travelogue with added carness!

[@OKF_Max]

To be honest, I enjoyed this video way more than the short review one. Behind the scenes, travel vlog kind of stuff is really cool. Like the old shmee videos.

[@chrise2329]

What a great trip that looked to be.

[@MYMOUNTAIN_122]

The day 4 footage looks alot like the drive when I'm driving through the hills going to Mt Hotham in Victoria , Australia, which my little M absolutely loves carving up. I think alot of us dont spend enough time doing things like this, just a simple drive keeping it simple and connecting with the car and enjoying the journey.

[@eliotsalandybrown]

🤩 Joe thank you for this glorious driving footage. Seeing you push cars on real roads is so informative and entertaining 💪🙏

[@drdavediehl1]

I have thought of owning a 911 for some time. I keep thinking next year will be the year. But watching this video just makes me want to run and get one. I would really enjoy a GT3 touring, but I honestly think a standard or a s model would be fine for me. (For now). Keep up these excellent videos Joe. Its not often I spend a whole hour watching anything. This was worth every second.

[@Chrono939]

What a cracking video! Just loved it!! Presented so well.. right car, right location and right chap!

[@davidnimmo5115]

I just watched this again two great episodes loved the location.That is one of my dream cars. I hope you get to drive the GT3 touring again🤞

[@anmu9038]

25:50 omfg that view with that car on such a road, this is pure perfection, you should have made this as main video as well Joe, it is just to good for "behind the scenes" video. Really enjoyed this longer format especially when it is about GT3 Touring

[@jorgemarques8708]

We will be waiting for that meet up! and if we need more idea of roads to do in portugal just say so...we have the best roads from top to bottom!

[@GerrardTorres7665]

My absolute favourite car that's currently on sale. Fantastic video, I loved it! Thank you.

[@adarbar]

Epic video, absolutely amazing views throughout, some of the views from around 22.30 in!!!! Great job Joe!

[@deloristucker6929]

Nice Review! Concerning your niggle „no individual mode“ at 48:30: You can individualize all modes e.g. Sport with different things like auto blip or open exhaust valves but you cannot individualize the standard mode. In the manual it is described how to do the individualization. But every time you start the car, the standard mode ist set and you have to switch to Sport so a little effort is still needed to get the car into your preferred configuration.

[@davidbillberg2203]

Always love a Porsche roadtrip!! Happy New Year!

[@jermainen7846]

I've watched your videos for a while but recently subscribed. I still think your videos are too long but man! This stuff is SO good. 🤩 Proper driving, proper thrills, seeing new parts of the world, experiencing new cars (no matter the age of the car). This is what driving is about. Keep up the good work! 🥳

[@anderslindberg5761]

Don’t drink, just drive !

[@kristy77a]

Such a great car - and what a fine drive! Thanks for sharing this. "Touring" is a bit of a misnomer, yes? As much as the GT3 Touring is a dream car of mine, realistically, I don't think my wife and I would collectively enjoy this rather serious sports car for long(er) distance travel. When the time comes, I'm pretty sure I'll be spec'ing a Carrera S (with manual) as my dream 911 grand tourer.

[@brijkotecha8300]

Cracking video. Haven’t watched your content before.. Really enjoyed the drive from 20mins up high, pilots view! nice work. That engine is what it’s all about. B

[@theman7095]

Absolutely phenomenal video on some of the most spectacular stretches of road in the world. Well done!

[@manuelaguiar5296]

congrats from belgium for a portuguese guy,i like your videos and the way you explain somethimes on detail about cars,enjoy the life and the cars also ,have a great year,,

[@christianlorenzen623]

Enjoyed the video. I have a 992 GT3 Touring and have done about 7500 miles in it so feel able to comment on your views. For longer trips the seats are rather unforgiving and the fact that they don’t give access to the rear is an issue if you want to use the big empty space in the back. It is also quite loud in the cabin. Other than that its a brilliant car.

[@pjmoody]

Another amazing review my friend. Thanks for sharing Joe. Happy New Year to you and Lou.

[@JoeAchilles1]

Happy new year!

[@s10lucky]

What an great video, thank you!. An absolute pleasure to watch and listen to, what a sound on those roads!!. That’s my ultimate car and in that spec.

[@IanWilkinson]

Aha - gotcha! 21:24 Tunel de pedra. Spectacular sunset over cloud inversion later on.

[@christopherjames6568]

One of your best ever YT videos- surely a Porsche must enter your garage during 2023. Keep-up the engaging content (ps longer vid style worked 👍).

[@sadman6295]

Cracking video Joe, great camera work and that sound from the GT3 just wow. Keep up the great work, all the best to you and yours for 2023.

[@amansood1]

Simply fantastic. Great content, production, and delivery. Well done, Joe. Carry On!

[@taforth]

Outstanding driving and cinematography 👌!

[@TomOKelly-he5js]

Fab video Joe - funnilly enough one of your comments about mileage. the service guys love the cars to be driven, properly and with good miles on them. So yes GT3 owners looking at investments wouldn't do miles but enthusiast whose main car is their Porsche it is really would.......and bluntly the cars run better for miles that is what they were designed for.....

[@gbart2679]

Amazing video Joe congrats. I have been following you for a number of years and although you have been a great advocate for BMW I believe Porsche may have found themselves a new brand ambassador.

[@kins888]

Great video Joe. What a lucky guy, amazing car, amazing trip - living the dream my friend! 😎

[@NicolasIwes-n5g]

Amazing video !!! Well done. Great fun to watch. Would love to try this GT3 one day.

[@zeptosecond4106]

Just amazing content. I really enjoyed this video from start to finish. Bravo!

[@setti7i]

Absolute Legend watched the video 10 times at least

[@miguelqueiroga5309]

Happy New Year From Portugal !! Thats Parque Natural Serra Estrela !! Really amazing video in all Trip !! Congras

[@michaelbonwick2105]

Great video, in September 2022, did fantastic road trip around Santander, Segovia, Toledo and Salamanca, brilliant roads, my car is 992 Carrera S. Fancy going into Portugal this year.

[@chrispittock2099]

Late to the comments after watching this morning. What an epic adventure in a dream car. Look forward to seeing more content in 2023 especially when the M3 Touring arrives. Happy new year to you and yours Joe!

[@MrJoe_Porter]

DM ME NOW (i have👆a New year gift) for you🎁🎊🎁

[@stuhill9500]

Watching has felt like a religious experience. You’re a master of of your trade. Thank you for inspiring this summers holiday, which will be in an M4, that you also inspired an Audi S/RS diehard to buy recently. ❤ to Joe…..a true horticulturist of petrol heads dreams.

[@dietercurth6747]

Well done guys. What a great trip you had ! You will show this video and share your experience you had with this car with your Grandkids. Unfortunately they will all drive around in Electric Cars without a stick shift or a petrol engine from Porsche like you guys did. You made history there,you just don’t know about it.

[@TheBarts27]

Great road trip and video. A really nice car. Not my favorite 911 (992) but I real stunner.

[@neilbarden9430]

What an epic trip and film, watching this was the perfect way to round off a great driving year. Thanks as always for all the great content.

[@AndersChanTidemann]

So wonderful to see this video - a true dream come true! The GT3 Touring is the pinnacle but would you agree that you’d have 95% as much fun in a 992 Carrera T?

[@SenszR]

Highly doubt it lol

[@carfan3762]

So, great roadtrip to wonderland on wonderoads in a wondercar. Lucky both of you ! Great stuff and I totally share your enthusiasm. You are absolutely right about the irritating niggles. It seems strange that nobody at Porsche did road testing in a manual car with a mug of coffee… And the only option for storing soft packs in the back is to go for the electric adjustable (excellent) Sport seats which are efficient and arguably make sense on a GT3 Touring. Apart from the budget needed to acquire one - assuming you are on the list - the main problem with the GT3 Touring is that in certain countries where law enforcement is extremely severe, it would be very near impossible to exploit the wonderful 4.0 liter flat-6 and the 9000 rev limit without waking up in prison. Hence the choice of more reasonable 911s for some, such as the GTS. But still, the GT3 Touring is and always will be a much coveted sports car by many. And it is simply gorgeous as well. Thanks for sharing your roadtrip impressions ! 👍

[@idontmindifisaid]

Nice video Joe Achilles. I am going to venture a guess that the suspension feels harder on the gt3 winged version because of the higher downforce it produces which pushes the car down. This downward push compresses the springs making them stiffer as the car travels at speed.