Best car I've ever owned! | Porsche 964 Carrera 2 | 1 year ownership review

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It's been a year since I added the Porsche 964 to my garage, probably the best car purchase decision I have ever made. We created this film to transfer the feeling and the vibe of driving and owning a 964. I will also be sharing my one year ownership experience of the 964.
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[@MishaonWheels]

I would like to thank you all for your amazing comments, suggestions, ideas and feedback! Really makes my 964 journey exciting! I will try to respond to each and one of you asap. In case you forgot to sub, please do, would really appreciate :)

[@thbgruen]

964 and 993 are the most beautiful and emotional 911 for sure. Far better than today.

[@89itis]

I wish 996 had regular round headlights. The rear of that car looks stunning.

[@James_Sovereign]

@@89itis I like the headlights on my Turbo, I think they look great!

[@hieroglyph321]

What a dream... it's not just the car, it's the access to those roads that completes the package... ❤

[@lastlondon]

Clean lines are what the C2 are all about; no wing, no wide body kit etc. You’re so right keeping that stock look and keeping the engine as it is. There’s something rewarding about driving a car like this one with enough power to go fast, but not too much that takes away any incentive to downshift, or making some quick mental calculation about which gear to be in and at what rpm for which curve etc. Having cars that are too fast and don’t require this mental calculation or the downshifts diminishes the very engagement that you cherish. Keep this car mint and enjoy it forever.

[@Joker-ig8im]

This video is my introduction to your channel. Incredible film making! Earned my sub. Your not the 964 Carrera 2's owner. Your it's custodian. In the future, someone you and I will never meet will be enjoying that car long after we are long gone and forgotten. It deserves to be kept in it's original, unchanged form.

[@MishaonWheels]

Appreciate your words!

[@tischo1740]

Beautiful 964! Keep it stock and keep the rear wiper. I have one on my 964 as well and it’s just one of those iconic 911 things.

[@michaelschneider-]

Optioned a rear wiper on our '98 993 C2S Coupe. .. A rear wiper is a classic in Europe...

[@fravin2474]

The most beautiful 911 and authentic of the history in my eyes. With the rear wiper ! And with those "Cup" wheels !

[@brianfeutz529]

Love your car! Pure c2 964. I personally would leave the wiper. To me it is so German and so Porsche. Form follows function.

[@std882]

Great video. I'm glad you kept it original. I love all original cars because it represents an era of how cars were. Re the rear wiper, if you're absolutely sure you won't be driving in rain or snow, then remove it. If it's me, I keep it on. Once the rain comes, it always comes in handy.

[@benlibo]

One of the best ‘upgrades’ you can do, is ceramic coating the exhaust system. It helps more heat channel out the exhaust rather than dissipate through the engine bay. Overall cooler running temperatures, better AC performance and lesser wear and tear.

[@jan-erikgauksheim3749]

Keep it original, already a classic. Original cars will gain value. Leave the rear wiper.😀

[@bcb3009]

hate the wiper but agree …

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you!

[@jan-erikgauksheim3749]

Best off luck.😊

[@lucasgarofalo1880]

Agreed

[@sidneyokudzeto7095]

Stock only way to go! I wanted to sell my 911, 1987 Super sport Cab and my wife and I had a fight…. She said two things keep it stock and never sell it…

[@sophia091007]

Great content! Love to see someone enjoy the visceral feelings an early 90's sports car brings to the driver. I've recently purchased a 2018 991.2 base with 8500 miles on the odometer and that is pretty much my daily driver now. Fun car and fulfilled a dream of mine since being a teenager of owning a 911. It has allowed me to fall in love with a car again after about 10 years off from my last ride in a SAAB 900 Turbo. I had several of those SAABs and still have one in the garage. They evoke the same feelings you describe perfectly with your 964. You get to know and feel the car in a way that is almost impossible with a newer vehicle....they have a personality if its possible. The smell, the feel, the sounds are just something you cannot find in a new car. And yes you are in for the journey with them good and bad. Glad you kept the 964 stock as it should be although if it were mine I'd be strongly tempted to do a tear down refurb and go completely broke doing so. I want to find a 964 also but the prices are insane....my wife already knows the 991.2 will not be my only Porsche....so one day the right one will present itself....after I pay off the 991.2! Thanks for the content and great production quality!

[@MishaonWheels]

So happy you understood the feeling I wanted to transfer via this video! Thank you for being here 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@lastrasp]

Cracking video that captures the joy of driving a 964. Delete the wiper / keep the wiper… totally your call. I deleted. Personally I love the clean lines without and I drive mine in the rain all the time. No problem.

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you very much! Glad we’ve transferred the passion of owning a 964, thats what really matters to me :))

[@713vinh]

I have a 997.2 manual and have the same love and passion for it as you do for your car. I've owned a lot of nice cars but I don't have that same emotional connection as I do with my 911. Really glad you're enjoying your car and would love to see more videos of it.

[@jonwarshawsky5288]

Nicely done. I have a 1993 C2 coupe and enjoy it as it is. No need to try to turn it into something more modern because, as you say, it is a classic Porsche and gratifying to experience as built. I do have oil leaks at the timing chain housings, which is common to 964/993s. Mine has the rear wiper, an original option on the car, so I’ve left it on. With the launch of the 991 and then the 992, the 964 looks properly vintage and compact - almost exotic in its proportions. A very cool car. It looks like yours is slate grey, as is mine - Porsche is bringing it back with the 992.2.

[@SwedenBronco]

I used my 964 c2 all year, I made a inner fender in front of the right rear wheel, in black plastic, to protect the thermostat housing and oil lines of road grime, sand and humidity, I had a couple of the oil lines starting leaking at the crimps due to rust, I keept mine stock, and it kind of grows on you

[@richbarham8710]

I really enjoyed this video because your love for the classic is so clear. I've just had to put my 86 Targa on sale because of finances and I thought I would keep it forever. It's so nice to see someone else who feels the same about their aircooled car, it felt so famillar.

[@MishaonWheels]

Hope you will be able to buy the Targa back one day mate! Thank you for your words, highly appreciated

[@Coa_Kralj_Coa_The_King]

For me, this one og the most beautiful Porsche ever made!!! I love this model!!!

[@StuartRoss-v7b]

Love your 911 Misha. Particularly in slate grey metallic, best colour. I sold my 993 a few years ago and had sellers remorse so recently bought an unmolested 964 in dark blue. So much fun, at any speed. Am happy again! Glad you removed the light bar and hope you kept the rear wiper!

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you and congrats on your 964 😉

[@peterquinton8151]

Awesome video. I just purchased a 1990 C4 in forest Green Metallic, fully restored, can't wait to drive it this summer in Newfoundland. Car is a ROW imported from France in 2022 and restored by London Ontario Porsche in Canada for the classic show on Oct 2023. Billstein dampers, speedline 18" wheels, other than that stock. Also purchased a 964 Targa to use more often, maybe some mods( exhaust, chip, etc., just to compare both. Bring on the summer. Cheers

[@MishaonWheels]

Nice! Congrats! So happy to see more and more real Porsche enthusiasts on this channel!

[@lxapproduction]

Good thing you removed the 3rd brake light, now it looks absolutely stunning! You've done all the right mods to it, and only the trained eye will spot the differences. Maybe a set of wheels, and you'll be done. It really is fun to drive, and I enjoy every meter in my 964 as well. Your coverage really does sum up the 964 ownership and the lifestyle it entails.

[@g5k830]

Love it man, great that you lived with it to decide what to do. You’d regret had you jumped in changing stuff and so much enjoyment in the meantime.

[@damianjames4681]

Great video. Lovely car. So good to see the original, and best model: a simple, but perfect Carrera 2 - true sports car. No GTS, GT2, GT3, GT4, GT3RS, RS, Turbo S.

[@mikhailfrolov5438]

Lets take a moment and aprecciate the cinematography and effort that was put in that video

[@EBAD964]

Love every minute I spend with and in my 1990/964/C2 ROW. I got mine in April of 2023, looks exactly like yours. My interior is green, exterior is Granite Green Metallic. car is 98% stock. Glad you took the third light off, it had that 993 feel. Keep the back wiper, I think it's part of the history and it should stay that way. I live in USA.

[@wernerengel4919]

Great video Misha. I had a similar dilemma with my 997 turbo. Thought I might change the wheels and add Bluetooth. Have now removed the Bluetooth as it stuffed up the audio and will leave the wheels alone. Could you also post on “X” as there is a massive audience there for you. Keep up the good work.

[@MishaonWheels]

Thanks for the advice about X! Never used it, don’t event have an account 😂 need to discover a bit

[@Coa_Kralj_Coa_The_King]

That’s my child dream car!!! Like the movie “ Dream machine” You’re happy guy, enjoy 😉 I wish to have it, once in a lifetime ❤

[@guysubmarinerguy9387]

Nice video Misha, thanks for posting. Personally I don’t like the look of the rear wiper, I think it looks old fashioned - and not in a good way! I removed mine after 2 wiper arms broke - they are old and the metal is very weak. I first just fitted a ‘bung’ but thought this looked cheap so eventually dropped the wallet on a non wiper rear screen NOT the RS one but the one that still retains the de-mister wires, very useful I think. You will be told by many that the non modified 964’s will fetch more money - yawn - maybe they’re right but before you know it you’ll be watching the mileage and then all the fun will just drain away…….. It’s your car and your money so do as you please but don’t listen too much to the ‘stock’ bores😂

[@gregsaga682]

Great video. I have a 1991 Amazon green 964. Completely stock. Really enjoy the car, a few drops of oil on the garage floor but other than that runs perfect. I know why you love your car! Looking forward to more content!

[@rtwogb]

awesome transformation of understanding and thinking, know what matters

[@jamhot8243]

I’ve always loved the 964 beautiful car 😍😍😍😍

[@4773mark]

Yes definitely keep rear wiper it’s built with car but more importantly and no one has mentioned it has a very useful function! It wipes rain away 🤷‍♂️👍

[@trvr]

Your passion shines through! Yes, definitely keep the rear wiper - yet another differentiator.

[@JohnPeterKousakis-rn8kt]

Leaving the rear window wiper. Classic.

[@shannonjohnson4661]

I bought my '94 964 a few years ago and will also keep it stock. Beyond the material value, this is best driving vehicle that I have ever driven. It makes me smile everytime I get behind the wheel. Keep yours stock for maximum value!

[@rmsys18]

Only in this video, I appreciated much that front bumper of that type of 911

[@MishaonWheels]

Most probably because the cat is slightly lowered, so you get this nicer looking front :)

[@_arthouse]

Nice! I’ve had one for nearly 2 years now and can relate to what you’re saying. I deleted my rear wiper, put genuine RS glass in and had the rear shelf re upholstered. It’s a good idea to pull the glass out and check for corrosion, I had a new windscreen at the same time and there was some corrosion in both apertures. Can recommend putting the Porsche Classic radio in too, having that is great and keeps it OE looking. Like you, when I first bought mine I thought I’d modify it but I’m loving it as it is, maybe I’ll do some things later when I feel like a change, like the gear shift and LSD, but for now I love it! Yours looks a little lower than stock, does it have a suspension upgrade? I have KW’s on mine, it was the first thing I did and only other big mod I’ve done 👍

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you for amazing insights! So mine is lowered yes, however will need some work, I like the look but not a fan of the performance!

[@ThanassisBB]

For sure keep the rear wiper. Lovely car!

[@enuclear]

Good for you Misha! Keep the wiper. Keep it stock!

[@y0057]

It’s your car to enjoy, do as you please with it or do it up. It’s all down to you. Life is short to live based on what others say or do. Do you and live! I love mine tho the 993. It’s mine and I’ve added my own signature to it. Makes me happy and that’s all that matters ☺️

[@hugomessas]

Good to see you back 🎉

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you! Also a pleasure!

[@levanoni]

There is an aftermarket 3rd brake light. Its placed on top of the rear glass, so the clean lines aren't ruined. Similar to the ones on a 993

[@michaelvirgilio6355]

Beautiful 964. I agree, keep it original. I would not remove rear wiper but eh it's your car and it's a beauty.

[@yvesilboudo7009]

You are back! Let me know when you come to the Northern US (Minnesota) so we can meet up!

[@acton909]

Love the colour. Beautiful car!

[@grattidude]

Enjoyed your video. Any footage of seeing and hearing this beautiful car in motion is appreciated. Cheers

[@TechnicaX]

Great video. Well shot. Perfect car video.

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@midwesternpickle]

I had a 964 from 2012-2016. Drove it 30k miles. It was amazing. Sold it for double what I bought it for before having our first kid...but I still regret it. I miss it every day.

[@philippemerco.0630]

Merci Misha pour cette belle vidéo French Riviera avec une voiture iconique indémodable et des superbes paysages..Et aussi félicitations pour votre stand Torque Rallye au Top Marques 2024 ….👍👌👏……🤓…

[@nickrapitis4896]

Stock all the way!! 964s are beautiful.

[@marcoscamaramartin4495]

As an 964 C2 owner, I subscribe the effect…

[@KD-cg9iq]

SUPERFUN SUNDAY CRUISEMACHINE , nuf said !

[@jordanlambertomagsaysay8113]

Keep it original and leave the wiper on! It already looks great on its own

[@honestreviewer3283]

I actually love the rear wiper and would option one on a new Porsche. The way the rear glass sits, it would be nice to have a rear wiper on road trips.

[@risbo2323]

Leave it as it is❤❤❤❤ nice content

[@waynep.weddingtoniii1806]

the mediterranean scenery is great. where was this filmed?

[@AlexanderGroapa]

It‘s a dream car with or without wisher, have Fun and enjoy each km

[@Baerchenization]

Did you know that Porsche now has a historic cars update programm, currently I think 996 and older, where they offer modern but period correct upgrades, like e.g. modern Sat navs, stereos or whatever... there might be cool stuff, that would still be reversible if you wnt an absolute stock car in the future, and it is original Porsche stuff.

[@constantinrenoir8273]

Very great job man! For your next driving videos, it could be possible to fix a camera on the pedalbox to film your footwork please? :)

[@MishaonWheels]

Good idea!

[@constantinrenoir8273]

@@MishaonWheels Thanks man!

[@joaquingomezgarcia5083]

Nice video!!! Beautiful car 👏👏👏

[@ulrichgunther9905]

Keep the rear wiper. It is not ugly and original and also has a practical purpose.

[@robmccall5017]

Leave it as is! 964 ist best classic Porsche, love my 964 C2 in violetblue! Would never sell it. Cheers from Munich. One Thing i think is mandatory to Change is the Suspension: Get a KW3, its a Gamechanger.

[@ronreyes729]

Yes!! Another stock one on the road! 👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@MR-ys7tg]

Love your 964❤

[@guillaumeduparc5149]

You don’t need to remove the glass, add plug and you can keep the wiper in the car. But as you drive frequently, keep it on

[@phillynch6295]

I’ve had my 964 over 15 years. First 5 years it was my daily driver. 10 years ago I had a glass out respray. I’ve left the interior as is. Compared to a brand new hot hatch, it isn’t that fast, but it’s not the point. It’s an analog car, every drive is an experience 😎

[@npappas2]

No need to remove glass to delete the rear wiper. There is a wiper delete using oem parts. Only thing you see from the exterior is a plastic cap coving the hole

[@JennyPenny707]

Beautifully shot.

[@MishaonWheels]

Thanks !!

[@tockingwatches2377]

I’ve owned an ‘82 SC for a year and I feel exactly the same.

[@LEBMCM]

Personally, I would keep the rear wiper

[@CapitulationTrader]

I live where it rains. I would pay a premium to have a rear wiper on my 3.2 carrera. I know it’s a few hundred dollar option when speccing. I know it disrupts the beautiful lines (a teeny tiny bit). However as a daily car, it’s worth a premium for many to find an old classic with the wiper. FWIW

[@theoruijgh]

With all the 964's being used for backdating (Singer as the most prominent example) it will be harder and harder to find clean original examples of the 964. Add the low production numbers of the 964 and you can be sure that clean original 964's will become very rare and therefore valuable. To anyone that owns one, keep it and enjoy it. Most important, don't forget to drive the car. THAT is what they are made for and can do effortlessly for hundreds of thousands of miles.

[@MishaonWheels]

Agreed 100% !

[@webersteve1547]

I had one for 30 years and had to sell it for financial reasons. Bought it 1989, made some improvements. The most important imho is to make a good suspension upgrade

[@Bukkakenist]

Porsche 964 looks and feels more classic than the 993

[@michaelscoots]

You seem to fit in the car very well. How tall are you?

[@air_cooled_andy]

Great little video. Wonderful cars 👌

[@davidmason8212]

Keep the rear wipper Don't remove it

[@anthonyfunderburk7871]

Air cool life 😎

[@kofiofosu9051]

I bought a 964 7 years ago, years after giving up a 997. I won’t get rid of it.

[@IIVVX]

Delete the wiper mate. Lovely car though, 964 felt so modern to me compared to the 3.2 Carrera I used to own. Must have felt so ahead of its time in period. Also, look at electric AC systems like classic retrofit offers. Big difference in usability.

[@NickForest999]

I’ve a Carrera 3.2 (1987) with wiper and rear spoiler delete (previous owner) and I prefer the look…I put a bit of Rainex on the rear windscreen and it negates the need for a wiper (I live in the U.K. so rain is our default weather 🥴)

[@clausbrenk4684]

Had one put 250tsd km on it ,had a lot of fun.

[@mortenberg2897]

Keep driving kid 😊

[@Howsitgoingfellas]

Leave the rear wiper, I was going back & forth myself. Best thing I did , was there from the factory leave it 👍

[@eddiec.2278]

Carrera badge is placed too low on the rear deck lid... I assume post paint it was improperly installed

[@MishaonWheels]

Well spotted, it was indeed repainted after we removed the 3rd brake light spoiler thing

[@nickrapitis4896]

Do NOT remove rear wiper, it's designed so well it looks great on that car.

[@mkc1rrc]

leave the rear wiper as is!!

[@TobyParker]

Delete rear wiper you can always reinstall if someone wants it stock, much cleaner look

[@matthewlcooke]

Well yeah, if I lived there that is the car to have also. I just sold my 964. Now I want it back.

[@JJ-pe1wy]

I’ve owned a 964 for almost 10 years and used it as a daily winter and summer (when I bought it nobody wanted to buy one of these). I replaced it with a 993 Carrera S and never looked back. The 993 is the better car. No doubt about that.

[@Conversus]

Keep the wiper. I drive a 987 Black Edition. Wanted to change some stuff but ultimately decided against it. The car is not yours, you’re just holding onto it for the foreseeable future. You buy into classic cars, you also buy into responsibility.

[@danb2145]

Keep the wiper, actually quite practical 😊. I don’t quite follow why this urge to delete the wiper….

[@upssidep9283]

Great video

[@verdict1163]

Yay for not modding it. 964 attrition numbers are already too high due to all the backdates and restomods.

[@peterk4123]

Great car! Keep the wiper 964 design, with its rubber boat bumpers, remains one of the worst in Porsche history.

[@ThordurBergmann]

Awesome car

[@life4us]

Nice beautiful car, congratulations. The rear wiper is not beautiful, it would look more clean without it. That’s my opinion.

[@Thilo1001]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Takethiskeycard]

After 2010 its over for cars. And no I am not old fashioned. Its just facts. New cars feel like a brand new vaccum cleaner rather than a solid kick ass car machinery

[@MishaonWheels]

Agreed 100%! Just posted a video with my new daily (BMW M2) with a conclusion that older cars are just better 😂

[@stevenmurphy9225]

Did we actually see the car ?