Being a 56 year old Porsche virgin - the biggest one for me is that not all Porsche owners are pretentious snobs. I own an 04 986S and I love it - couldn’t give a monkey’s chunky about what others think but all of the owners of far nicer car than mine are always very complimentary (and I’m not smelling sheeite either). It’s a great community that’s very, very diverse. It’s actually far less wanky than I ever thought it would be, so if you are thinking of pulling the trigger on a Porsche at whatever level you can afford - go for it.
@williampotter20989 ай бұрын
94 986S ??? -- Take a look at this .....
@johncampbell47479 ай бұрын
@@williampotter2098 - typo on my part apologies
@williampotter20989 ай бұрын
@@johncampbell4747 I assumed so. I have a 2000 986S. I just love it.
@FLATSIXER689 ай бұрын
Leider hat man in Deutschland sehr viele Neider. Im Rest Europas ist das zum Glück anders.
@Jodoi18 ай бұрын
I have a 2000 986S as well, complete with ambers. And I love them.
@robertlevasseur68439 ай бұрын
They are just damn good sports cars. I have recently purchased a new one and went through the configuration adventure. Turns out you don’t need leather wrapped air vents, a $5000 sound system and carbon fibre roof to enjoy the car. Mine is pretty basic and is still amazing because very few options actually affect the drive.
@williamjackson53579 ай бұрын
I must agree 💯, very few options ever affect the driver of a Porsche. I have a 981 Cayman Base and the driving experience is exhilarating 🏎
@domingoferrari58898 ай бұрын
My ex wife said a family man should not drive a 911. In the end I kept the 911 and got rid of the wife
@NogCube7 ай бұрын
bruh
@ferdinandofilippone44367 ай бұрын
Ahahahh! Cannot blame you!
@GeorgeFistoot7 ай бұрын
Such great women magnets . Yes!!
@velcingilles37566 ай бұрын
My lady on the other hand told me, if you want it and you can afford it, without jeopardising anything else, go for it, life is for the living! She doesn't like speed though, so have to be gentle on the throttle when she's in the car😂. Sometimes I am below the speed limit and she tells me I am going too fast 😂, even though she's a right Schumacher when she drives her little Mini Cooper 😂😂😂. Cracks me up...
@boyantrifonovАй бұрын
So she ended up being right… but at what cost…
@7royboy9 ай бұрын
Still rolling in my 987.1 base and still enjoying every second of it
@davidowen28599 ай бұрын
Your absolutely correct on IMS . I've had my 986 from new for 24 years. Let them warm up like any car and treat them with respect and stop worrying.
@JohnS-q3d9 ай бұрын
Totally agree with the value myth. I started my Porsche journey in a £9k 987.1 base Boxster. All the time I owned it I loved it but was thinking that a more expensive newer model would be even better. Ended up spending three times as much on a 987.2 Cayman S - great car but I genuinely preferred the flying around in the Boxster. The Cayman has now gone and I’m on the hunt for a well cared for base 987 Boxster again - £10k max!!
@JuanDeLaGarza-gq3lp9 ай бұрын
I currently own a 997.1 S automatic and love it. I have been a mechanic for 50 years and know cars, Porsches are well engineered, classic styling, and fun to drive. At the end of the day it’s what puts a smile on our face when we drive our cars.
@Beard_Motors9 ай бұрын
66 912 and 07 987 Cayman owner and I really enjoy my base models ! They always put a smile on my face when I look at them and when I drive them. The amount of joy per money is great with base models !
@adamorly29719 ай бұрын
You are right on the money! I bought a 981 Boxster last summer and I have SO much fun it in. There's always the temptation to "upgrade" to a 911, but I don't enjoy the drive as much! Enjoy what you enjoy, you don't need to show off in something you don't like!
@williampotter20989 ай бұрын
I'm with you. I have a 2000 986S. I could afford faster and fancier but I can't keep a smile off of my face with this. I intend to drive it until either its or my wheels fall off.
@victorc16119 ай бұрын
Same here got a 981BB two years ago and can't think of myself selling it. It's such a fun car.
@adamorly29719 ай бұрын
What year??@@victorc1611
@adamorly29719 ай бұрын
I can relate to the smile! Something about taking those corners in my mid-engine!@@williampotter2098
@briani35999 ай бұрын
Funnest cars I have ever owned. After many higher end models that were garage queens, I now have base 911 (992) and boxter S (718) and putting on the MILES. Great community of drivers.
@velcingilles37569 ай бұрын
I bought a 997 c2s at the end of 2022, with tons of history as it was my best mate's car and I love it! No pretentiousness, just fun. I have various other cars, which I love too (BMW Z4 e85 3.0i, 406 coupe 3l V6) and it's all about the fun of driving these 😎🥳
@eifionhowells9 ай бұрын
I bought a 5th hand 996 Carrera 4 Cabriolet just over 12 years ago. I commuted in her every day until I retired. Wonderful. An absolute delight. I stay away from the main dealer and use a local specialist. Perhaps it was paranoia but I had the IMS bearing upgraded last year - just in case. It's her 24th birthday in May. Big party? Hood down accompanied by that Flat-6 Symphony is Ooooooh!
@tomburns8909 ай бұрын
Good video. There’s Something about just being able to have driven or been able to own any Porsche for that matter. After my 996 turbo stick my now 997 turbo Tiptronic makes me smile and feel so good when I fire it up & take off as does other Porsche owners regardless of the year, make & style. Cheers
@rickintexas15849 ай бұрын
I daily drive a Panamera S. It has loads of horsepower and I can take my friends out to dinner in style. It might not be as “good” as a 911, but having a huge backseat definitely makes up for it.
@porsche911g9 ай бұрын
In my opinion service papers do matter, especially for classic Porsche‘s with high mileage. It is key to have a documented history and exactly that you only can prove with a seamless service book; best of all, stamped by Porsche dealers (or other approved garages; but not privately stamped). Today so much cheating with false mileage and history of classic cars. That’s why.
@yongkim7775 ай бұрын
Don't know how you buy or take care of your Porsche's but I've made money on each of my past 911's. These are one of the best engineered cars made!
@abhayvadhavkar22319 ай бұрын
Love my 996.2 I laugh every time I think of what I paid for it. It already had the IMS bearing fix on it. And the fried egg headlamps have grown on me and I intend to show them off proudly!
@williampotter20988 ай бұрын
I don't even think about the yellow on my headlights. I think the fried-egg thing started because the "cool kids" were just trying to disparage the new cheap water-cooled design. Kind of like the hatred for the Dino among Ferrari aficionados, I think people have forgotten they are supposed to dislike both of those cars. The early Boxsters were a revolution and the Dino was just a gorgeous car. (but I quit lusting after one when I learned that my cheap Boxster had faster specs than the crazy money Dino)
@warrenlucier57969 ай бұрын
In 2010 I bought a 987.2 Cayman S, as I wasn't going to deal with the previous generation engine with it's flaws that are very expensive to rectify and at one time there was nothing short of buying a new long block for them. I'll be keeping this one for a long time and I do all my own servicing and modifications.
@nick76022 ай бұрын
Absolutely right, I get overtaken all the time in my Porsche, but I couldn’t care less, I love the car and I love driving her, and when I want to have a blast I do it when no ones around, and when its the open road, tbh I just love cruising around, the car always puts a massive smile on my face
@gpshouse459 ай бұрын
Own a 981 cayman GTS and it is a beast.. with chicago weather .. no need to go overboard on throttle during cool months. Car is one of the most satisfying I have ever driven.. probably won’t die if I don’t own a a gt3 rs
@garfield68799 ай бұрын
2014 981, owned for 8 years with a perma grin each and every time I start her up.
@cblack1green9 ай бұрын
Another one is once you have one you can’t leave them alone, each one was my last, I am on my 4th one😅
@olivierYF219 ай бұрын
Love my 997.2 Turbo S. I’ll drive it till the wheels fall off!!! 😎
@andyjackson54049 ай бұрын
On my 7th 911 … I have driven all of them - No garage queens. I currently own a 992 GT3 Touring Manual. I’m not saving it for the next guy. No way
@NorthHoustonCityLimits5 ай бұрын
Great video just found your channel as I have a 2016 981! Love the changes on your car especially the wheels! Thanks for sharing and cheers from Houston Texas!
@zeblackboi8 ай бұрын
My 981 Cayman gives me so much joy. I got my techart front splitter because of your Cayman. Looks so good!
@Steve-jq4st9 ай бұрын
I have a 2007 987 Boxster S. It’s fun to drive, has classic good looks and isn’t loaded down with tech.
@artmchugh56447 ай бұрын
😊😊😊😊😊 same thing I say about our 1983 944 !!!!😊😂😂😂😂👍🍺🍺🍺
@gleneaton70909 ай бұрын
All good, but not sure about COVID, think this was just the start, unfortunately
@carlosbonilla16379 ай бұрын
So true about the misinformation on the IMS issues… fueled by internet warriors and the same companies selling the “retrofit”…
@listenwatchandwait7 ай бұрын
My first Porsche and daily driver is a 987 - bought last year at 62 why have I wasted so much time not having a Porsche - will never sell this car !
@igglybiggly69519 ай бұрын
Love my plain Jane 996 even after 15 years.....just something about the feel of these first generation water coolers ,must more visceral than the newer ones.
@panagiotismichalopoulos978 ай бұрын
you loose money om the GT3s as well... The GT3 RS are different, they'll rather keep their money
@sixtrejody9 ай бұрын
I'm very happy with my 2013 991, and my 2023 TAYCON.
@thomashelm69318 ай бұрын
I know nothing about the Taycon, fearing my brain can't handle the great looks and equally cool aspects about it, all at once. 😅
@davidowen28599 ай бұрын
My 992GTS works well as a daily but not even close to my Panamera. My 986 Boxster is still the most fun and your not instantly breaking every speed limit although the GTS is a great track day car.
@chrisbecker36299 ай бұрын
Still waiting on my first Porsche. One of these days.
@alsatch_9 ай бұрын
One day mate. You got this 💪
@911tbf9 ай бұрын
I do all my own work. These Porsche are so easy to work on.
@randyland10009 ай бұрын
Try to get to the oil filter on a 718.
@MarkSmith-vm3csАй бұрын
My 997 has been a daily driver since I bought it new. No kids, but it is the most practical car on the market for two people.
@robertgregory19279 ай бұрын
Drive it like you stole it…love my 992 Carrera S Cab manual as my daily, great daily driver.
@Albertandcars9 ай бұрын
Very well said! As a 992 Targa4GTS owner, you’re absolutely correct ✅
@PhilbyFavourites9 ай бұрын
“Covid is a once in a lifetime experience…………” Re-read this comment in under a decade…….
@lukejarvis18039 ай бұрын
UTTER NONSENSE the 911 is perfectly fine as a family car…. Okay she’s gone…. Horrendous practicality but screw it 😂
@chrisharris42239 ай бұрын
Haha very good! I have a Cayman, it is my only car. I have 3 kids. ..Fortunately my wife has a very nice family car :)
@rustyme11227 ай бұрын
What about the chick magnet myth? Is that true?
@Duke_D8887 ай бұрын
Great vid. I’m not a Porsche driver but like them. 🎉
@GeorgeFistoot7 ай бұрын
Targas are real women magnets ! I love it
@АндрейШарапа-т9ш9 ай бұрын
Worth notice.
@frankdepasquale87159 ай бұрын
Wow you are so right
@guenthermarschall019 ай бұрын
yeah man, well spoken!
@sweatboxteam9 ай бұрын
Great advice…video…well done!👍
@jadmann9 ай бұрын
Nice points all-around Satch! I absolutely agree!
@kyleclaypole53969 ай бұрын
hi yes you will lose money but you will have fun in summer
@a-verybasic29 ай бұрын
All true !
@rossbethell41877 ай бұрын
True my 987.1S is slightly slower than my 640dGC loaded with shite in the back. Still love it though
@mikedx27069 ай бұрын
My Porsche cured my ED!
@alsatch_9 ай бұрын
Impressive
@adamorly29719 ай бұрын
lol love this
@OnePulsar9 ай бұрын
oh my! 🙃
@edwardrahm54359 ай бұрын
Well said!
@Mckorzi7 ай бұрын
So true, well done 👍
@simonhaycockfulable5 ай бұрын
were did you get the side skirts from i would love a pair on mine
@bouchechhamdi8167 ай бұрын
i am hesitant between a 2 years old regular cayenne and a 4 years old cayenne S, both have the same price almost given the age difference...which one it is wiser to buy to not lose too much money an still enjoy the Porsche experience ?
@philipprosapio22959 ай бұрын
In regards to servicing. My 2012 997.2 GTS 4 manual cabriolet is about at 40,000 miles. That's one of the bigger services as recommended And, will be twice as expensive at a Porsche dealer here in the US versus a reputable foreign car specialist I have used. What are your thoughts there? This service requires spark plugs, coils, etc. thank you Phil.
@alsatch_9 ай бұрын
If it’s the big service then it might be a good idea to get that one done at a good specialist. It’s all about finding the right balance for you and also thinking about if you plan to keep for a long time, or sell it on soon.
@williamjackson53579 ай бұрын
I used a Independent Porsche repair and maintenance at the 40k service on my Cayman, that was 3 years ago. Just took a 3 hr trip today. My Porsche showed up and showed out, as usual 🏎
@thomashelm69318 ай бұрын
Agreed, an independent is fine. For reference, plugs and coils aren't that difficult to change. But the dealership will make it seem like it is.
@seabtahi8 ай бұрын
I have the money I just don’t know if I should choose a 911 or Cayenne. Ofc I will use it daily
@fixnfly6 ай бұрын
I’ve had both a Cayenne hybrid S and my current 997 C4S both very wonderful but very different. You won’t regret either but honestly in my experience, the Cayenne fit more for true everyday driving.
@Watson19739 ай бұрын
Never buy a Porsche jacket when you buy a Porsche? 🐵 Only kidding Cool video I’m hoping to own a Porsche once those 3 kids of mine grow up and leave me with some money
@artmchugh56447 ай бұрын
I just got a new shirt made for me that reads " PORSCHE, MORE THAN JUST GETTING THERE "!!!! THOUGHTS???😊😊😊😊
@stephenmoody15068 ай бұрын
My friends think I bought my 911 because it’s a chick magnet. Sorry folks. It’s pretty much only guys who stop in their tracks, stare at my car and wanna talk Porsche.
@jldp248 ай бұрын
same for guys who get buff at gym, mostly jsut guys who ask questions and give adulation. with my M4 there are some girls who stop and stare.
@roypettigrew64538 ай бұрын
My neighbor said, the best way to warm up a car is to drive it!!!!
@kevrosessgod824729 күн бұрын
Name of glasses 😮
@bassplayer2011ify6 ай бұрын
Ok right off the bat don't buy cars (or any luxury item for that matter) as investments. With very few exceptions you will lose money. And when it comes to cars if it does appreciate unless it is a truly rare car the value will fall. Look at where pre war cars were 10 to 15 years ago compared to now. In the next 10 or so years prices of 60s and 70s will start falling.
@philrivera14139 ай бұрын
As always Al, you’re funny as sh💩t …! I love driving my Porsches here in SF❤
@alsatch_9 ай бұрын
Thanks man. I was in SF last year. Love the place 😀
@tet2mor2827 ай бұрын
1 that I often hear: buy a Porsche to pick up women! 😂😂 So not true!! Women don't care about the cars we drive but mainly about how much money we have! 😂😂