BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW OF THE PORSCHE 911 C4S CABRIOLET (997.2)

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It's Joel

It's Joel

Күн бұрын

Should you buy a 997 generation Porsche 911? Here is my brutally honest review of this 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet.
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@itsjoel
@itsjoel 22 күн бұрын
What do you think about the 997? Most beautiful modern 911?
@johanveenstra7097
@johanveenstra7097 22 күн бұрын
that will be the 996 c4s for me :)
@stuntcar
@stuntcar 22 күн бұрын
Hi Jo I have a black 2004 997 for sale £10.000 but the engine needs a rebuild due to bore scoring. Iv had it for 10 years, best car iv had said to see it go. Get back to me.if Ur interested.
@itsjoel
@itsjoel 22 күн бұрын
@@johanveenstra7097 stay tuned, video on that exact car coming soon!
@johanveenstra7097
@johanveenstra7097 22 күн бұрын
@@itsjoel I saw your IG post, looking forward to your brutally honest review of it haha.
@robcookson7559
@robcookson7559 22 күн бұрын
The 996 C4s has a better looking rear end but the 997’s is better from the front.
@pjay3028
@pjay3028 21 күн бұрын
I have a 997. A couple of weeks ago I did the Porsche Experience Day at Silverstone where I got to drive a 992 C2S flat out around their handling circuit for 90 minutes, so you get a very good feel for the car. There is absolutely no doubt about the class of the new car, but there is equally no doubt at all that I would choose my 997 over the 992 every time. The 997 steering is better, the brakes have more weight and feel, the 992 insulates you from what's happening way too much. It doesn't even feel faster because you don't get the instant punch from the engine that you get with a naturally aspirated 997 engine. My 997 just has way more feel and immediacy of response in everything that it does, absolutely no doubt. The 992 would be a more comfortable daily driver, but that's it's only advantage. To be honest I was amazed.
@finleypdoherty
@finleypdoherty 19 күн бұрын
997.2 is arguably peak 911. Hydraulic steering, compact size, naturally aspirated, 996 engine issues sorted. Plus great quality and modern enough. Great review
@itsjoel
@itsjoel 19 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching
@997werks
@997werks 22 күн бұрын
You can open the armrest on the door card ;)
@Rednospunk
@Rednospunk 22 күн бұрын
997.2 C4 owner here. I could actually get a 991 as budget was not a problem, but I was really attracted by the more modest size of the 997 (as my last car was a 993).
@HermandenBlijhoofd
@HermandenBlijhoofd 20 күн бұрын
Nobody cares.
@Rednospunk
@Rednospunk 19 күн бұрын
@@HermandenBlijhoofd 8 people did though.
@user-qn6yt3zx3w
@user-qn6yt3zx3w 19 күн бұрын
@@HermandenBlijhoofdget a life buddy
@alanwayte432
@alanwayte432 15 күн бұрын
@@HermandenBlijhoofdcertainly nobody cares about anything you have to say when your shift at McDonald’s is over You envious little Nissan Micra owner.
@jonwarshawsky5288
@jonwarshawsky5288 20 күн бұрын
Nicely done. However, I suspect that if you’re interested in a 997 it’s likely because the 991 is a bigger car. The 997 retains the basic proportions of the 964/993, but with water cooling and more modern ergonomics.
@TheRaven.
@TheRaven. 22 күн бұрын
Great review as always
@Sussexfauns
@Sussexfauns 22 күн бұрын
Great video Joel. The 997 is stunning 😍. Never driven one but would love to.
@benpenagonzales6014
@benpenagonzales6014 22 күн бұрын
Doh! The doors do have a pocket. Lift up the elbow rest!
@116bg
@116bg 22 күн бұрын
exactly. deep storage area in door panels
@hoggravyandchitlins
@hoggravyandchitlins 11 күн бұрын
Was about to comment that, a lot of folks miss that, and it is a nice sized compartment.
@rcclassicgarage
@rcclassicgarage 22 күн бұрын
Great video Joel, I am thinking this is a great car to join the garage!
@rolandgeorges960
@rolandgeorges960 16 күн бұрын
Best review, keep up the good work.
@kirkshrum6222
@kirkshrum6222 22 күн бұрын
Beautiful car! Thx for sharing Joel ! Cheers Kirk
@SlayerEddy
@SlayerEddy 19 күн бұрын
Another great review!
@staha
@staha 18 күн бұрын
fantastic review, thoroughly enjoyed it! and as a Porsche owner (996 and 991) your subtle observations are spot on.
@itsjoel
@itsjoel 18 күн бұрын
@@staha thank you so much for watching, glad you enjoyed the video.
@brianiswrong
@brianiswrong 22 күн бұрын
There is something about how porsche keep the canvas roof sleek and in shape with the cars coupe silhouette on the 911
@watchman2263
@watchman2263 3 күн бұрын
Great and insightful review, had a few Porsches and think the 997 is a perfect bridge between a more classic (last of...), Porsche experience and the souless modern era Audi influenced Porsche range.
@alanwayte432
@alanwayte432 15 күн бұрын
The steering on 997.2 is much nicer being hydraulic than a early 991 with early electric rack, I own a 2011 GTS which is certainly the sweet spot, also I purchased my 1 owner car in 2018 it has done 33.000 miles, and last year I was offered £8000 more than I paid for, so I have experienced zero Depreciation in six years of ownership..❤
@geoffclarke3796
@geoffclarke3796 21 күн бұрын
Like you Joel, I quite liked the 'fried egg' headlights on the 996 & loved my 996 GT3 which I owned for more than 10 years.
@calle1434
@calle1434 15 күн бұрын
Buy the Boxster Joel! We need more Boxster Content, such a great car.
@TiptronicSS
@TiptronicSS 22 күн бұрын
It's Joel!
@Cheesesoup796
@Cheesesoup796 22 күн бұрын
Initially when I saw these videos I thought you were walking down dog piss lane but now I see that these videos are great. Well done Joel
@itsjoel
@itsjoel 22 күн бұрын
@@Cheesesoup796 appreciated
@HiddenWen
@HiddenWen 18 күн бұрын
Joel, wouldn't mind seeing your brutally honest take on the new Aston Martin Vantage, whenever you get your hands on one.
@anstroth
@anstroth 21 күн бұрын
Sadly just sold my Carrera C4S and loved it to bits but really did not use it enough, but I’ve gone big with a Macan GTS as it’s more usable for grandchildren and a big dog🙂 - - - still miss the 997.2 tho😢
@jf9601
@jf9601 22 күн бұрын
Hey Joel, you’ve come a long way from the days when you had the Z4. Question for you, how do you think the 997 compares to the Z4MR? Interesting perspective on the 997.2 vs 991.1.
@itsjoel
@itsjoel 21 күн бұрын
It’s been a while since I drove a Z4M. The BM definitely has a harder, more spikey edge to it. From what I remember that car is only really happy when it’s being driven within an inch of it’s life, whereas the Porsche can do it all relatively well.
@alanwayte432
@alanwayte432 15 күн бұрын
The 997.2 PCM with Apple car play and latest software is due out next month, The aftermarket option in that car is nasty looking, also the next generation steering wheel is certainly worth fitting
@chrisreadman4282
@chrisreadman4282 22 күн бұрын
Currently own a 997.2 c2s pdk. Nothing drives like them. Not the fastest car but Once got the 911 bug nothing else compares.
@Birmingham_racing
@Birmingham_racing 21 күн бұрын
Only Porsche I've driven is a 997.1 Carrera 4s. Loved how solid and stable it felt but best thing about it was that engine noise
@itsjoel
@itsjoel 21 күн бұрын
The engine noise is addictive
@colin-hanlon
@colin-hanlon 21 күн бұрын
7:50 don’t the armrests lift up on the doors to reveal storage?
@jimgraves665
@jimgraves665 19 күн бұрын
with the PKD 997 you HAVE to have the sport steering wheel with the paddles... no question.
@razorworks111
@razorworks111 17 күн бұрын
Agreed. Very easy to retrofit
@davidstorm4015
@davidstorm4015 14 күн бұрын
Looks like there could be the start of cylinder bore scoring on that car, the two left exhaust pipes look a little sooty. The seller should get a scope down the bores to check it
@flazzo88
@flazzo88 21 күн бұрын
Love my 997.2 Carrera S
@HollieKelly1998
@HollieKelly1998 21 күн бұрын
Sadly over here in Ireland we don't have a huge amount of 2nd hand porsches for sale so unfortunately trying to get a good spec anything porsche wise is tricky. I have that exact car except mine is manual. Absolutely love it. Your right it is fast enough for modern driving/speed limits. Anyone thinking of buying a 997 my advice is to go for it.
@PointNemo9
@PointNemo9 21 күн бұрын
Why can't you just buy them in England and import them?
@aaronobrien7821
@aaronobrien7821 18 күн бұрын
​@@PointNemo9 crazy high import tax
@guss2099
@guss2099 22 күн бұрын
You do have door compartments. Just lift the arm rest. It’s a reasonable size for wallet and phone.
@itsjoel
@itsjoel 22 күн бұрын
@@guss2099 thanks for clarifying! I missed that!
@markjordan6318
@markjordan6318 21 күн бұрын
I would say that the 997 range offers buyers so much, whether it be .1 or .2. Perhaps the later .2 gives a little bit more peace of mind around potential engine favours. I am somewhat biased since for the last 4 years I have been running a 997.2 GTS - which offers incredible kit & is the perfect roadtrip car. Perhaps the sweet spot 911?
@itsjoel
@itsjoel 21 күн бұрын
Yes you could be right. I would like to try a 997 GTS
@markjordan6318
@markjordan6318 21 күн бұрын
@@itsjoel you are more than welcome to try mine - just let me know
@41Forethought
@41Forethought 17 күн бұрын
I own a 2009 997.2 4S Cab PDK with just under 40,000 miles in Ruby Red Metallic over Sand Beige and absolutely love it. I've driven 996s, 991s, and 992s quite extensively. The 996 just doesn't do it for me - the interior is too low rent and the car doesn't feel solid. The later 911s are just too large and isolate the driver too much from the driving experience. The 997.2 hits the sweet spot for design, chassis stifness and driving dynamics. It's the perfect car for the narrow, winding mountain roads here in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. Nothing matches the joy of a fast, top down drive on a warm Spring day!💕
@edword7195
@edword7195 12 күн бұрын
no memory seats in his Porsche, my dads Porsche 928 he had in the 80s had 3 memory settings
@MrRoyck10
@MrRoyck10 22 күн бұрын
Hopefully your next P car will have a flat 4/6 BoxEngine!
@PointNemo9
@PointNemo9 21 күн бұрын
I wouldn't wish a flat 4 engine on anyone
@Matt-go7ss
@Matt-go7ss 20 күн бұрын
Can you retro fit the paddle shift steering wheel?
@razorworks111
@razorworks111 17 күн бұрын
Yes, very easily
@41Forethought
@41Forethought 17 күн бұрын
Yes, I fitted a 2011 paddle shift sport wheel to my 2009 997.2 4S. I reused the original '09 airbag - it was a very easy plug and play swap.
@grande_007
@grande_007 20 күн бұрын
They’re great cars, as is the view of anyone… until bore scoring hits their bank account. It’s far more common than is comfortable. Buy a Hartech rebuild or buy very, very carefully.
@malikabey
@malikabey 18 күн бұрын
There is a huge point spot at the rear ! What are you seeing?
@Carrera-gp9od
@Carrera-gp9od 22 күн бұрын
Maybe. The 991 is ahead in terms of modernity and comfort but I think these have more essence of traditional 911. The 991 is a lot bigger too .
@Fozzymandeus
@Fozzymandeus 21 күн бұрын
The 991 is one inch longer than the 997, and the same width. It’s got a slightly lower roofline. It’s also, model for model, about 50Kgs lighter than the older car.
@gen4lifemusic633
@gen4lifemusic633 22 күн бұрын
Second gen yes...first gen nah
@Shyted
@Shyted 22 күн бұрын
Hey Joel, would be great to see you on the STG’s podcast to talk about your journey with him.
@BenB91
@BenB91 21 күн бұрын
Paddles were available from 2009 at launch but it was an optional extra.
@PointNemo9
@PointNemo9 21 күн бұрын
How much extra?
@BenB91
@BenB91 20 күн бұрын
@@PointNemo9 around 1,000 from memory
@p____p4tel
@p____p4tel 19 күн бұрын
Buy the 987 Boxster. Its the right engine too. Boxster S Owner, 3.4, far too high road tax !!
@robcookson7559
@robcookson7559 22 күн бұрын
Don’t you think the 991 is taking the 911 concept a bit far dimensionally?
@Fozzymandeus
@Fozzymandeus 21 күн бұрын
The button gearshift on the wheel was standard on all 997 PDK and was carried over into the 991.1 If anyone has a blue paddle shift wheel for sale for a 991 let me know! 😂
@speedyben
@speedyben 16 күн бұрын
Shame its not got PSE
@philtaylor5053
@philtaylor5053 22 күн бұрын
12:17 The main problem I have with these cup holders is they're not deep enough, so any cup you use is excessively top heavy. They look great & they're great if you're not moving but on the move & you'll find your cup tipping from side to side. Good design but poor in the real world.
@philtaylor5053
@philtaylor5053 22 күн бұрын
Next time you test a Porsche with these cup holders try putting a filled cup in & taking some corners. 🙂
@rivaterrier
@rivaterrier 21 күн бұрын
Door bins are under the arms.
@itsjoel
@itsjoel 21 күн бұрын
Thanks, yes I missed that!
@Mr_DXB-kt5di
@Mr_DXB-kt5di 20 күн бұрын
Put the rear wing down. It looks ridiculous.
@lamarrharris3539
@lamarrharris3539 3 күн бұрын
911 997 is Not gorgeous unless it has the manual shift‼️
@jamescameron314
@jamescameron314 22 күн бұрын
Jaguars are much, much,much better value and in every way better cars. The XK and F Type are so much prettier and better handling.
@sp7873
@sp7873 22 күн бұрын
if that were the case, that would have gone viral in the car community and everyone would only buy jags. maybe better value but in every way better cars? better handling? i doubt it profoundly! obviously you have never driven one..
@robcookson7559
@robcookson7559 22 күн бұрын
Having owned an XKR and a C4S, the jaguar is less money, but the jury’s out on maintenance and residual value. They are both “pretty” , but in different ways. Handling…you’re having a laugh! On an even mildly damp road, it’s the Porsche every time, and not just because it’s AWD!
@ianhortonplant
@ianhortonplant 21 күн бұрын
I'd go with you on looks but handling? You're talking utter nonsense. Both the XK and F type have a strong GT leaning while the 911, Boxster and Cayman are sports cars. They are far more taught in corners and give way more driver feedback. I love my XKR but it simply does not handle anywhere near as well a my old Boxster. If that was trolling then well done, you got me!
@PointNemo9
@PointNemo9 21 күн бұрын
You are comparing a true GT car to a pure sports car.
@terryogrady5361
@terryogrady5361 17 күн бұрын
Please please please can you have that huge mole removed…. I find it intimidating!
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