How Bad Is The UK's CHEAPEST Porsche 911 997?

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

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[@etyperon]

What's the app/website you used in the Porsche 997 clip that shows all the factory options and original costs?

[@sedrabilal6663]

I’m just hear for Calvin’s energy. What a great guy.

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

Legend. Thanks mate 🙏🏼

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

Legend. Thanks mate 🙏🏼

[@VeX00786]

He is entertaining to watch.

[@jameslawson2155]

Super cool guy! Would be fun to hang out with for sure!

[@Dare3142]

Agreed just what I thought

[@Shaunstonard]

I love it, interior in brown looks classier than the tan colour they did

[@BoycottHollywood]

I have this same 997.1 4S car - 2007, same color, manual, US spec., black interior.

[@kyblckwd246]

Dad had the facelift of this 4s and i loved it. Put around 46k miles on it and only had good things to say about it. Didnt know much abt the brand before he got his but i love them now. The sound was immense, the way it changes tones throughout the rev range is different to any other engine ive heard and even as a passenger u can tell they handle amazing. Great cars

[@ianrivaldosmith]

997.1 was also available in tiptronic, not just manual. Pdk came in 2009 with the 997.2

[@simonelliott5956]

Can’t beat the 911 feeling, just moved from my second RS6 to a C4S (991) and it may not be as quick, but it puts a massive smile on my face every time I get into it.

[@chapz4447]

Ya YT buddy odoman, has just sold his 991 to WEBUYCARSFORMORE in Newcastle, and he made made exactly the same comment!! lol

[@laurencelevine7831]

The “Lovin my Life” grin sums this up perfectly 👌

[@helipeek2736]

So, sooty exhaust tips, a ticking sound when running hhhmmmm that’s a definite candidate for a borescope inspection of cylinder six five and four.

[@charliestyler5766]

Haha, my dad was the one who bought it and here it is popping up on my recommended feed!

[@germalean88g77]

Money pit

[@slanterslanter1918]

as a 997 C4S manual owner - it will easily do sub 5 sec sprint time.... you just have to rev it to the limit on the first and on stay in 2nd until 62 mph... you have to full send them :P

[@blurigard447]

Your enthusiasm is infectious. Makes me amile

[@hertsprestigeukltd6229]

Great spec. Looks like seal grey with cocoa brown lots of cost options , early 997 4 S

[@velcingilles3756]

Brown interior is class indeed... Just bought my 1st Porsche 911 997 c2s and it's brilliant! As for the bore scoring issue... They don't all suffer from it! Do your research... And after 06 it was upgraded to remove this issue😉. Another thing... Why do car reviewers always want to rev the engine when cold?!?? Respect the mechanic for crying out loud 🥴

[@EditCrazeEdit]

I was in Tenerife at the same time as you! Was only staying 2 miles away in Playa De La Arena ☀️

[@MS-sy8ls]

Love the brown but I don’t think I could live with that asymmetric line going round the Porsche badge on the steering wheel

[@alxgu198]

Never was a Porsche fan growing up, but the last few years I’ve really started to appreciate the 911. Genuinely is an everyday supercar, a 2+2 at that. I’d happily squash my kids in the back, I reckon they’d understand the compromise. They’d ‘get’ it.

[@cataca91]

yeah, but inssurance and technical control aint cheap, if you want to maintain the value of a 911, you have to get it checked at a porsche retailer/unofficial specialist which in both cases are super expensive, not to mention the gas price, but if you use it like a regular car, it wont consume that much but lets be honest you dont buy a porsche to use it like a regular car....if you press the throtle you will be a supercar levels of gas consumption

[@CarsofGlasgow]

I just seen a rough 911 on a FB group for one up in Stirling area with partial lights missing off the front and no MOT. Looked a right bag...

[@ChrisFEJackson]

Gotta love the way you present the cars. You always make me want whatever it is you are driving...even the G-Whizz lol. Great vid again Mr Calv. Thanks.

[@nadi359]

I love the dark brown leather seats although the other bits of interior such as the dashboard and steering wheel would have been better in black.

[@howardlake6178]

It’s amazing to me how the SQ7 and F Pace are virtually the same draggy time. It doesn’t necessarily make the Porsche look old, it shows how much performance is in the hands of a mum or dad these days. I was expecting that sunroof to be way more, I couldn’t afford £800 for a sun roof on a brand new Alfa in 2004 😂

[@lukem5522]

Cal.. can we get a yard tour again, and let us viewers pick a car out to do draggy times on....give you chance to drive something you may not have ever thought about dragging

[@CarsofGlasgow]

haha love this idea

[@ChrisBeevor0511]

Sounded like a diesel BM when it turned over. Never thought I’d like a chocolate brown interior but its pretty nice 👍🏼

[@craggyoldman6065]

yeh, starter cranked WAAAAAY tooooooooo sloooooooow. Starter motor or battery cable ( well known issue, but routine maintenance ) is my suspicion.... without having any other info :shrug: Lovely car though !!!

[@paulstansfield8693]

Interesting you mentioned the door card, owned a 56 911 997 C4S, always thought a bit of foam through the centre section wouldn’t do any harm. Found it to be classless, never felt, oo not leaving it here. Currently on my 8th 911, for me ticks every box, I agree auto over manual, but my I wouldn’t have my 928 GT with any other gearbox than manual. Keep going sir Paul

[@garymalone547]

Wish I had the MB crest embossed on the headrests in my coupe / roadster. I'll take a convertible over a sunroof every time.

[@stephendutton3766]

I did an experience drive in a few cars. Of them the 2nd gen 997 turbo was amazing. Unlike some it didn't feel too wide and was great to drive. As the instructor said you should buy one... I wish!!

[@chazoclock]

Love your energy! The buyer had a great deal, it’s probably £22k tbh. Loved the spec 👌

[@markbrennan4693]

Cracking car Calvin, love the colour combi. Keep em coming !! Cheers.

[@mickymac6571]

Buy any Porsche with the IMS issue, put a new LN bearing and a clutch for £1500 ,then you're good to go.

[@ReDriven]

Such a great video!

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

I had one watch out for the tic tic engine noise bang bore score mine was a 2006 54;000 miles £21,000 5 years ago

[@rivaterrier]

Cocoa interior is delightful. Bit lazy turning over.

[@robertward2777]

Strip that interior rapid brown drops the value significantly

[@Unclemiffato100]

Beautiful car . Beautiful leather in brown. Very unique

[@smarte.r.1450]

I have another few years until retirement and THIS... is my dream motor... I adore the brown interior.. I think you've said is Cal, better in person than on a video.

[@gleng6812]

Great to watch your Videos Calv, always interesting and informative as well and you were made to present!

[@leccy9901]

I got myself a 911 in 2012 (08 model) carrera 4s auto, 350bhp. Was a real nice car. I was 20 and My Mrs was pregnant, I convinced her this was a 4 seater and better family car than my 350z lol. Very good memories, fun to drive, everyone loved it. Not really that fast In a straight line though, but I'd have one again in a heartbeat. Anyone who's not had a porche, go get one, one of my lads has an old boxster, paid the same price and a second hand corsa, been dripping wet since getting it and picking up any girl that will let him 🤣 think next year when the new 911 comes out I'll be jumping back into one aswell.

[@meandthefamily1485]

Do a quick video on the E46 M3 please yes I no you've done them before , But we have no draggy times on them I think, would be interesting on where they are in times , Cheers Calvin 👍

[@evorobin]

As an owner I second this 😎

[@R-Tap]

997 should be anyone's 1st 911. Never looked krap, even in period. Cool today. My 997 2S had the same chocolate/antique brown interior spec under Artic Silver. The steering wheel is standard to a 997 manual. Still, lovely. That problem you have on the air condition buttons where the label has fallen off is a standard issue with a 997.1 after 30,000 miles. A bottle of tipp-ex?

[@byeckfella]

Nice motor, not sure about the brown interior. Reminds me of 1980s Vauxhall Astra. Black or red would be better. Just my opinion.

[@winstrolchurchill821]

Wish I had the enthusiasm Calvin has what a legend 🥳👌🏻👌🏻

[@iainchristy5631]

Always wanted a Carrera 4S when i was younger, amazing car, really enjoying your videos calvin👍

[@lukegilbert7985]

Those options are now at least 4X on new Porsche cars, some are more like 10X!!. 17,000 quid is a steal. If that car was in Australia it would sell quick at $120,000!! Lovely car, well done!

[@jackwright2779]

Absolutely LOVE that interior

[@skybluescaff]

I’ve owned a 2007 997.1 3.6 Tiptronic for about 9 years. I’m lead to believe that the 3.6 engine is less likely it to bore score. However, If you get the opportunity to get one of these cars for circa £16K you will need another £16K in reserve. Apart from the engine going 💥 there is loads of other weak points. Coolant pipes, Coil packs, various suspension components, brake lines, steering rack, rear main seal, IMS bearing to name a few. Plus tyres, brake pads & discs etc. all seem more expensive on a Porsche. The plus point is… great cars! You certainly know when you are in one. Also hold their resale value well. You have to remember before getting one, is they are approaching 20 years old. ENJOY.

[@julianhawkins9423]

Love love this car mate - great video - keep up the energy 👍

[@notmenotme614]

What hasn’t been mentioned is the running costs of a car like this… how much does it cost for a Porsche service, brake pads, brake discs and tyres?

[@Scotty-UK]

The 4s was a great car, drove one back in 2000 and loved it 👌

[@mustaquemkazi790]

So much energy! Loved the lowdown! Great review.... earned a sub there for sure! I look forward to more videos (now going to check if that car is still available 😀 )

[@buffett1000]

Lovely car. Lovely vid. Lovely bloke.

[@saif162]

These Porsches have aged so nicely, the body shape is lovely

[@sufyan2297]

Very clever business model! Basically put a smaller mark up on so its cheaper then others and sell it via binca where you get no comeback at all so basically if you buy and it goes bang then your fkd lol

[@ChopsGarage]

Im still not sure how they get away with selling cars to consumers as is? Every sale is covered by CRA regardless of what people are signing

[@Bmwm340i]

Ya smashing it Calvin. Keep it up 👍

[@EAD_0]

The bonnet looks a different colour to the wings?

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Looks superb!!! Inside and out👍

[@gavinlewis3049]

Would love a run in a porche, if I had space and the money, something like that would definitely be on the list of potential weekend car.

[@garethjebb8835]

Loving the brown interior 😍

[@reecerichings7816]

What app do you use Calvin for the spec, original cost etc?

[@ivanjeta1356]

As far as I can tell manual cars are hot property in the enthusiast market.

[@Tonys_training]

Another great video Calvin

[@Carrera-gp9od]

They always sound like a bag of spanners when they start up 😂 Not so much when you get them above 4K rpm ! Like the chocolate interior , and the exterior colour . The ims issue is overblown by the internet to me however I’d be getting a borescope done on one of these . Borescoring is quite a common issue but if you get a good one great car 👍🏻

[@EC-zx2xy]

The left exhaust pipe is disproportionately sooty so I'd bet my arse it's scored. Just having mine rebuilt at the moment ;(

[@Carrera-gp9od]

@@EC-zx2xy Just saw this Hope you get it sorted 👍🏻

[@peterhall6177]

Calvin I love your videos you have so much energy top man 👍

[@olliebodman9771]

Great looking car all over I wear shorts everyday mate

[@cabottaxi]

No soft limiter on this one . Nice car.

[@LandB2312]

"This car SOLD before the video went live". Big Calvin making cash every day! hahaha love it.

[@CalvinsCarDiary]

[@jasonsmithy6822]

Had one ,great car

[@davidhubbard3200]

Great video, I've been looking at these because my mate's convinced me this is the exact one to buy as an investment

[@harrymillar398]

I’d be very interested in you doing a video on a Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ, love the content Calv!

[@dazspurs9899]

the gen one GT86 was slow that Subaru unit is awful Toyota should have gone with there own vv-ti unit

[@harrymillar398]

@@dazspurs9899 got a supercharger on my gt86, not too slow anymore😂

[@dazspurs9899]

@@harrymillar398 sounds good mate it definitely needed it! or turbo charger

[@thrumyeyesphoto]

That's outrageously cheap by US 911 prices. That's a $45-50k car over here even with those miles. Strange how different the markets are!

[@Szlasa]

Crazy cheap. They go for over $100k Aussie pesos down under.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Funny enough the only 911 I've driven is a 2005 4s except it was a convertible. Best thing about it was the sound

[@kb8729]

Shout-out to the man shaking his head. 😅

[@timprice5]

Nice car but as you say they tend to have massive engine issues. this one could well have the larger IMS bearing being a late 2005 but the telltale sign of bore scoring is black soot on the exhausts - you really need to check that with a boroscope as it's 10k+ engine rebuild if it's happened

[@GT380man]

Chances are bore scoring has been fixed long ago, but if not, a giveaway is smoke out of one side. The seal / bearing isn’t so frightening costwise. Get it done with a clutch change and it’s really no big deal. The big cost too is suspension. At this mileage it’s going to be suffering in multiple links on all four corners. Possibly 2-4 rotors, pads and two-four calliper refresh, too. Engine mounts looked soft, also. Notice when Calvin revved it that the torque tilted the exhaust tips. Easily fixed at a specialist but the bills are going to mount up. Oil, filters, gearbox service, plugs and coil packs etc. That car looks well worth bringing back to new underneath but someone who bought it for £20K probably doesn’t want to spend that much. Does sound lovely. Exterior a top colour and at ten feet it looked flawless. They do have resilient finishes. I couldn’t live with cocoa leather myself but less offensive than red!

[@BAC_Mono]

Go into it with your eyes open for sure but at this price there’s nothing to touch them. I’ve got £100k sitting in my next car fund, but I can’t find a reason to sell my 997.1 manual, it’s that good!

[@notmenotme614]

19:34 interesting how a stock VW Golf is faster and how a Ford Fiesta is only 0.18 seconds slower. And a new Civic Type R and Megane RS Trophy (not on that list) are even faster. There’s no point buying these old supercars when modern hot hatches are faster for less money and more practical.

[@Izzy111R]

It’s not really about the speed it’s how the car feels, makes you feel and the sounds really. I used to think it was all about the power but what’s the point on a public road? If you want to be billy big balls racing people these days a £300 map on a Golf R etc and it will show most cars a clean pair of heels.

[@jermainerobinson7098]

The stig drives one and loves it. Great video keep them coming 👏🏾👊🏽

[@kevinisaac9139]

I love Porsches that’s why I’ve own a boxster couldn’t afford 911 but I love my boxster 👍

[@ukcarflippers2220]

That oil pressure is too low mine stars and it 5 till it’s hot

[@JofGB]

That’s a bargain stunning car

[@AliHussain-gw2so]

How much did the car cost?

[@harisdevedzic3167]

The fact that car is 17 years old amazes me

[@craigkelly4187]

Brown was quite big in 2005

[@dazspurs9899]

social media has saved you loads on paid advertising win win

[@bobeyes3284]

997 was the best looking since the 80's

[@megasupergoat]

This is a 997.2 with the 3.8. That means no bore scoring issues. You hit it out of the park with this. Enjoy

[@Carrera-gp9od]

This is a 2005 997.1 , so you definitely do have to look for bore score . As someone else mentioned the left tail pipe In this has more soot on it , a sure sign of bore score . I’d say this Is cheap for a reason .

[@velcingilles3756]

This is not a 997.2... 🧐

[@peakyblinder2847]

Lol do you remember the DOG AND DUCK days

[@robjames1397]

Think the brown trim is a bit dated😕

[@diljitjedi]

Great car great channel and it's a manual

[@brian.heslop.399]

great car still proud of me old girl 2005 astra sri 2.0 turbo tho 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@ThomasG3021]

I've been looking for a cheap 911 and when I saw this I thought bloody hell that's cheap!... And then it flashes up sold! 😔 It was also the cheaper tax bracket too. Someone is a very lucky guy/gal.

[@germalean88g77]

Dont bother! Maintenance parts price servicing will rinse u!

[@mray9305]

Had three Porsches and I would not buy an old car and spend £25-30K. Rather have a newer car and new tech.

[@The_journeyy]

Men in their 50s looking with their mouth watering 🤪🤣

[@D992]

Colour is Seal Grey 👌🏽

[@MrClassy1991]

Would love it if you can add time stamp for your videos 👍

[@cataca91]

this model sells cheap, but the inssurance and tichnical control will come bite you back in the ass, so if you think you can afford this car if you're part of the lower class citizens or a younger lad with fair amounts of money, forget about it it will ruin yo ass real quick, not to mention the rising gas prices :)

[@dionwilkinson3028]

theres a 2004 one on ebay 67k miles for £11k

[@Djpaul-lo1px]

Certainly won’t be a 997. A 2000 996 with double that mileage would be that kind of money.

[@danieldoherty919]

Sounded like a lazy starter motor there Calvin when you started it up

[@crimsonpirate1710]

It did indeed

[@john3Lee]

Suggest far less coffee before making the next video !!

[@alanhaigh9682]

Take my money, perfection

[@mgb311]

£17k! Whats wrong with it?

[@kristianspencer1978]

997 turbo the best value 911 you can buy imo.

[@allothernamesbutthis]

naughty, naughty, calvin's very naught :D

[@kimkimkim8]

My ideal spec and colour combination

[@twes5563]

Your dreaming mate 🤤🛏️

[@Maniacility]

@@twes5563 it's ironic you're trying to put this guy down as if a 997 is unachievable. Just highlights how much of a bum you are. Keep hating mate