Porsche 911 Carrera S real-world review. Is the new 992 the best 911 of all?

[@dankfrenkvisser5977]

I think nobody likes to be called 'old', but from the perspective of a 22 year old (me), Harry (even though I don't know his exact age) is definitely among that category. For me getting old has always been one of my greatest fears. Growing up, everyone has always been telling me that your youth is the best and most enjoyable part of your life and that things are really only destined to go downhill from here. But when I see this lovely chap talking about cars and ragging sports cars and motorcycles about and visibly enjoying it, those worries always tend to slip away. If I can could age like him I'd sign up for it immediately. Keep it up Harry, You're the true David Attenborough of the automotive world.

[@andyhedges5705]

There's only one alternative to getting old.

[@anyexpat]

Getting old is privilege that not everyone gets to enjoy, my two best mates died within 4 months aged 29 and 37, I would have loved to see them getting old..

[@DrPittenstein]

Harry isn't old in my book. But 22 is definitely too old to be wearing a cap backwards Dank!

[@dankfrenkvisser5977]

@@DrPittenstein says the guy with the eye-mask😂

[@nSpiraliArchitectb]

I understand the fear of getting old, felt the same way around your age. Now I'm coming up on 30 and my perspective has changed pretty dramatically compared to where I was at 22. Life has a subtle way of easing you into age and the idea of getting even older, as long as you don't become neurotic about it. The people who seem "oldest" are those who try and cling to past youth and/or become jaded with age. Avoid those pitfalls and you'll be just fine.

[@user-od9iz9cv1w]

My favorite car reviewer. Experience, enthusiasm and common sense. Harry tells it like it is. Thanks Harry

[@mopsnuf]

From driving a 991 I can attest that in this great package of an experience, the gearbox is probably what amazed and surprised me most. I've never been close to thinking any auto box shifted better than I could in any other car, and the Porsche made it clear within ten minutes. Seats, seating position and the engine sounds were also great. Amazing seeing a company refining a concept for this long. Still isn't perfect, but oh so very good.

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

My experience with the 911 dates back to the late 70ties when I was a kid. Parents of a friend of mine had an early chrome bumper Targa which was their only car. It’s done the daily driver work, carried us (my friend and me on the backseats) with a foldable caravan and a small sailing boat to holidays in Italy and was used on Porsche Club trackdays at the Nürburgring... They bought the car new and kept it for over 40years and only sold it, because the prices for the early models raised so much that the car was to precious for daily use - now they own a Cayman... I wonder if a new 911 could do the same job as your one and only car for your entire life...

[@samharper5881]

Seventyties

[@gck82s]

My experience with the 911's dates back to the late 70's as well a 78 Carrera in metallic green followed by a black on black 79 930 turbo dads toys stayed a year or two and went but I am pissed about 930 I loved that car.

[@mikeincognito]

SkysaxonDragonslayer for one thing, the new 911 cannot tow a trailer. For the others only time will tell.

[@jd-py5nm]

gonna show my wife this post to justify a purchase :)

[@nateisright]

I don’t think so for several reasons. First, sadly, ICEs days are numbered. Plug-in hybrid Cayenne, electric Taycan, and then . . . Second, these cars are an order of magnitude more complicated than a 1970s air cooled Porsche. They must have a lot of features like backup cameras because of regulations. The speed of innovation hasn’t leveled off, rather we’ve begun debating seriously the ethics of autonomous car programming. Maybe you could go for ten years, but in 20 years you won’t want to be in this one. Except the door releases, those will still be going fine!

[@rajjy1976]

The famous Porsche press car. Seen this number plate on loads of different channels. Nice colour exterior, interior and wheels.

[@alfonsodriver1324]

Yes Harry, I like your sum up of this 911. It's rather like all (recent) 911's. You spend a lot of money, but you wonder if you've bought the correct one! You said this during your Project 8 review. I agree Harry - the best 911... is a Project 8. Great video for us car-nuts - as always. Many thanks.

[@PixelVogue]

lol i saw it on carwow earlier

[@woodrow_mayes]

Smith and sniff?

[@rajjy1976]

Woodrow Mayes Yup 😄 I’m watching Harry’s review now. He also just referenced the finger pinching door handles that Richard did.

[@sweetfreedomGB]

Awful road noise, very clearly noticeable on the audio, was even tiring watching the video let alone actually driving the thing! Too much R&D on tracks and smooth roads. What a superbly honest review again.

[@yetidh9]

Yep. Absolutely massive, wide, low profile tyres can't help with road noise..

[@carlitoxb110]

well it's a sport car not a family sedan, the car sounds gorgeous

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Yeah, turn it off

[@sweetfreedomGB]

@@carlitoxb110 ah yes that old thing...look engine noise is great, road noise is not

[@Chrissy-H]

Can hear the bangs and crashes coming through on the audio. Forgivable maybe in an Elise or some other weekend car, but on a daily basis It would be intolerable. It’s also far too big. Anybody who buys one of these to daily drive In the UK needs their head testing.

[@pvl4600]

Whenever I think "englishman" this kind of person comes into mind. What a gentleman! This is the kind of people that made your contry so great.👍

[@robertosmith1]

No gaping mouth thumbnail, no cartoonish drifting... And we're left with a great car review. That level of noise would be a deal breaker for me.

[@yamabushi170]

"No gaping mouth thumbnail". Future archeologists are going to despair of their ancestors lol.

[@raymondg6823]

Harry, vastly better and more informative than any so called professional motoring journalist. Thank you for all your videos

[@joshuarosen6242]

Harry is a so called professional motoring journalist. He used to run (and own) Evo magazine and has contributed widely elsewhere. He is definitely one of the best so called professional motoring journalists though.

[@93455Driver]

Raymond G Many great journalists, think the problem is the plethora of "influencers" posing as journalists. There are some really good channels that produce great content, but there also influencers who get press cars, produce a video lacking accurate, meaningful, and interesting information. Too many channels, too little time, triaging what to watch and what not to watch becomes a skill set. Harry though never disappoints and I sometimes watch Harry videos of cars I have little interest in.......not (yet) watched a farming video though!

[@pineman10]

Am i the only one who taps ‘like’ before even watching the video? Harrys Garage....best car channel on you tube👍

[@HeidiandFranny]

He is truly a legend. Yes.

[@TheMdog8]

Always makes me smile when I see Harry driving on the same roads I've enjoyed - it really is excellent for driving around there.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

This is the most excited I've ever seen Harry. He's always enthusiastic with every review but he's absolutely tongue-tied here. Love it.

[@davidruddick3346]

Harry I love your videos,no silly comments just to create controversy or playing to the "fans" Just simple,informative, loving cars stuff like road tests should be,keep it up👍

[@bmorris5863]

Straight shooter

[@minstralmurry7128]

Thanks Harry another lovely, honest, genuine enthusiast’s view. I watch them over and over as there is so much detail in your words. Wonderful, long may they continue.

[@arhimede360]

Harry makes every car look so nice! There is some touch of magic when he's describing them!

[@anonymoushuman8962]

Picking mine up tomorrow! Waited 18 months lol. I did the pre handover on Saturday. Now I am picking it up tomorrow! My first Porsche too…. Especially since it’s pure Errol. No electric or hybrid nonsense. That would have been a nonstarter for me. It’s beautifully understated. Moderaltely well equipped mostly driving related! Tomorrow is the big day!

[@newmotoring]

Never thought I’d hear Harry say “chunkier arse” 😂

[@allow6389]

Thought I'd misheard but no, ta

[@bresley85]

My thoughts exactly, It's like hearing your dad say "look at the tits on that"

[@graemewilson1400]

Hahaha me too! So unexpected but down to earth. He really is a treasure.

[@julianevans9548]

I'll forgive the arse, but I can't forgive the amount of dull grey plastic Porsche put on the front and back - don't know how they're getting away with that.

[@julianevans9548]

Oh, and the fad of preposterously sized wheels - whilst I'm complaining - why not have 25"?

[@andyfaizey]

Got to say I found your channel through lockdown and it was at times a bit of a life saver. But one of the things I love is the sheer joy on the face of your grandson when you strap him in - he just absolutely reminds us all of the fun of driving a fast car; doesn't matter what age you are, young or old, the sheer joy is right there to see. You must be thrilled to have him on board with you😊

[@DrPittenstein]

First balanced Porsche review I've seen in years! Shame such a thing is so rare these days.

[@pdalia]

What a great review! Proper info for the driver / consumer . 100% accurate about the PDK in auto , last year drove a GT3 in Miami Speedway and first thing the instructor told me was “ use the auto , the car knows Better how to pass the gears than you “ . Flawless

[@becharja]

Excellent review, especially on the dB road noise. Very interesting!

[@larrysimon1]

Harry, How about making a Video on your Amazing Watch Collection ? I noticed you always wear an amazing watch sometimes with a car/race related theme. Thanks Simon.

[@virtious8]

I've got an older Carrera S but the noise issue is similar. It's just very sensitive to road surface, on smooth tarmac it's fine, but if you are on a stretch of rough concrete motorway you can barely hear the music and it feels like the trim pieces are going to shake and fall off. The Carreras are supposed to be the soft versions too!

[@ksteak27]

I think Harry must be doing ok on YT because I watch every last second of all of his videos. A proper gentleman. Great content.

[@robholloway5935]

Harry uploads I click, another quality review, well sdone Harry 😎

[@Charezon]

The thing which stands out about your videos is the sound quality - I love being able to hear you speak clearly, but then also able to hear the musical sound of that 992 engine. Thank you sir! So jealous of your cars :-)

[@Apexjuha]

The cockpit noise of 911 comes mostly from the rear wheels. The reason for this is that the rear suspension is dominant in regard with handling. And to get that superb handling of the 911 since 993/996 and onwards really requires a very stiff attachment of the substructure - and this ofcourse has the con of transmitting road-wheel noise. Low profile tyres do not help a bit that. Remember the McLaren F1 front suspension, how much Murray saw trouble to get the substructure attached so that the suspension was the suspension and not the substructure attachment. The way to make a silent car is to have a lot of compliance in the substructure attachment but then you loose some of the handling (like it really matters on the normal roads). I got the 996, never driven a 991 nor 992 but they do look big. Catchpole or someone had a vlog on a 992 and said it does not feel big but the footage showed that it hardly fit the lane on the B-road. I think that from 997 to 991 Porsche made a decision to make a sports car to a GT-car. And thanks for the excellent videos. You and Chris are my favorites, old school car journos who really know about cars.

[@harrysgarage]

Thanks for detailed reply, useful info. My Project8 has near solid suspension mounts but doesn't suffer from this road noise this 992 does. I measured it on the same stretch of road I used in this vid and it recorded 74dB at 62mph. I think Porsche could find a better solution if they actually wanted to but don't bother as sales are okay anyway.

[@Apexjuha]

Harry's garage Ok. I have a pro tyre tester friend. He once told me that being rear heavy the 911 requires quite stiff sidewalls at rear to keep the slip angles in control. I then asked if there is a difference between an unmarked Michelin to an N-marked Michelin and he suspected that there is no difference as long as the load class is the same. Anyway, the stiff sidewall might be a contributor to the noise. I know very well the 911-noise. I dont like to drive on motorways with my car. I tend to take a bit more time and drive the optional B-roads where the car is at its best and I just enjoy - thoroughly. One of the best things in my life. Ive planned a trip to the Alps and I fear to go over Germany because of this noise. I know listening to it for several hours makes a headache.

[@Fluterra]

The AMG GTC/GTR have a very stiff chassis and is much quieter. This is just Bad Design/Cost Cutting on Porsche’s part.

[@alchapman1052]

Always a treat to watch a review by Harry, good sound and honest.

[@Ok-551]

Who in the US is watching this over the Super Bowl? 85 dbs and above does hearing damage. Well done Harry.

[@georgimihalkov4781]

Finally a fair and honest review of the 992 911. Every so called journalist has nothing but praise for this car. Great video as always, Harry!

[@NotJanine777]

That’s the exact same Porsche drag raced against an Audi RS5 on Carwow yesterday (RK19FSS). 😊

[@richardcorns8553]

Carwow also dragged this exact car against the Tesla M3P a couple of weeks ago.

[@audioisgood]

“You can be going very quickly... very quickly.”

[@freepadz6241]

Good old second derivative

[@johnmorris3584]

@@freepadz6241 Physics teacher alert.

[@crisholmurb007]

Thanks for yet another spot on review - really enjoy your channel!

[@julianevans9548]

With Harry you always learn something. I'd heard a lot complaints about the noise issue with particulate filters, but had no idea that they weighed 20kg - and that's all over the back.

[@harrysgarage]

Thanks, extra weight exactly where Porsche don't want it. I think standard 992 exhausts will be swapped out to aftermarket systems with particulate filters once the manufactures warranty ends. Let's see what happens..

[@julianevans9548]

@@harrysgarage Thanks for the reply. So, if your car comes with a PF does any aftermarket exhaust you put on it also have to have a PF (to pass MOT, etc.)?

[@tonywormald8057]

ive just had my 992 convertible delivered , i didnt have the lower suspension option , i think this is why the one you was drivingi rides a lot harder and noisier , i can honestly say it ride 100% better than my previous one.

[@louiscipollo7766]

I agree. I have a 991.2 with Sports Suspension and it rides like a truck. I have a 992 4S on delivery for July without the sports suspension and I know the ride will be kinder. I drove one at dealer.

[@mikemmikem2758]

Beautiful video of the English countryside wrapped in a new Porsche. Brilliant.

[@MoultrieGeek]

Wow, two new Harry's Garage videos in the same week. Life is indeed good.

[@ProjectFairmont]

Excellent reporting. You explained what is hard to put into words on this 911 iteration. It has not diverted my eye from my current fav 911; the 2014 50th anniversary model.

[@alfonsodriver1324]

GREAT video - as always. Yes, very much looking forward to Harry's third video and conclusion of the Trilogy he said he would get out in the new year - about PHEV's vs EV's - starting with the Range Rover 400e, then i-Pace, then the conclusion. We look forward to the enthusiastic, experienced Harry's sensible content on this subject - especially as its just been announced that even "hybrids" will not be on sale from 2035, or whenever...! Good stuff. Many thanks Harry.

[@JayPase]

I was AMAZED with the PDK demonstrated by a professional driver around a race track at the Porsche Driving Experience in Ontario, Canada - he never shifted either & it was gob smackingly good. Bit of a mind reader that PDK as if it has eyes on the road too. All this from someone like me who loves manual transmissions and sad to see them go.

[@ianmitchell9102]

Great honest review again Harry, I think your right the 911 is the new GT of the range and the Cayman is the new 911..... as always I’ll take either 👍🏻

[@bunsenn5064]

I like the prospect of a practical sports car. Two trunks, good gas mileage, great acceleration, exceptional handling.

[@oeiras99]

I've ben waiting for Harry's review of the 992 and agree with his assessment. I've been considering replacing my 991.1 but was hesitant after spending time with the 992. The car had an eerie presence on the road, very stable front end, but that is about the only positive I had. It couldn't compete with the sound of the naturally-aspirated 991 which seemed nimbler and lighter. The rear 3/4 view in my opinion is better on the 991 as the 992 has a fat rear end, and I am against the touch-screen operation which is dangerous if you're speeding on a twisty road. I can't fault the ride or interior noise in the 991 as Harry did on the 992. I may take the plunge but at this moment Harry has confirmed my reservations so I'll probably stick with what I have, the last of the naturally aspirated 911s.

[@sergeantsqueaker]

So nice to see an honest review about the bad bits too. This is what people want to know. Always amazed how cheap the hard plastic under the 'frunk' feels too but never gets a mention. £109k car and my Honda has more tactile plastics.

[@Glasseyed86]

great and honest review. its a shame about the car. its supposed to be the best daily driver...

[@MrAndyj007]

Boom, harrys garage upload.... the week is complete.. give this man a tv show!!!!!!!!

[@Rahis_0]

Only channel where I keep notifications on

[@Random_Tangent]

1. Deleted the Carrera S off the back, so thats why its only in the sills on this one. 2. Painted Wheels (prefer satin black myself). 3. Sportschrono package isn't worth it unless you track-day it (fast enough as is for road use) 4. Lowering it isn't worth it either (maybe thats why the ride was harsher), because then you can't add the sport body kit which looks very nice (low side skirts, different front and rear) without having to get the lifting feature as well. 5. Open the doors with your index and middle finger and you'll be fine. 6. Full black leather with brushed aluminium and contrast stitching is the best looking interior, that slate blue just looks cheap 7. change the tires if you want it quieter

[@yetidh9]

Finally some modern Porsche content! Great stuff! I always wondered what that little plastic arm thingy on the battery cover is for. Now I know. Thanks!

[@mangomcpoo475]

Hands down best reviews on youtube.

[@Stigs722]

At last a proper review of the 992

[@Fluterra]

The best 992 review online! Really appreciate the honest description. Solidified my view that the 992 is not an impressive update.

[@shvidler1177]

Great review 👏👏! Greetings from Moscow!!! A lot of your fans here!!!

[@93455Driver]

Watched loads of 992 videos, so was not expecting to learn much here, but as usual Harry just sews in so many details in his narrative. Even his niggles are done in a way that the Porsche P.R. Team cannot get upset.

[@Hvitserk67]

Guards Red = Indischrot (Indian Red). I've had two Porsches in this amazing color - a 924 and a 928 S :)

[@michaeldinwiddy4864]

Its great that you are honest about your experience with a car, gently pointing out the shortcomings but strongly emphasising the good point. Very fair.

[@harrysgarage]

Thanks but isn't that the point of a real-world review?! I always report on a test car as if I was interested in buying one. Helps keep you focussed and makes you report on everything that matters, warts and all..

[@andrewhurstcars]

Nice review Harry. Try the 992 Carrera press car which doesn’t have the 10mm suspension drop. The 992 GTS could be the pick of the range if they fit it with the 4.0 GT4 engine and manual gearbox.

[@darrylweathers6764]

Saw my first 992 a few weeks back, it really is a fantastic looking car close up

[@thefridgeman]

21:35 that's the "sport" PASM with the -10mm drop. Just leave it out and don't take it as an option. The ride is much much quieter.

[@ALMX5DP]

Good point. Being most models will be used as a daily driver of some type, such buyers would be wise to keep that box unchecked.

[@ZZGTKING]

thefridgeman Why the ride height has anything to do with road noise?

[@ALMX5DP]

@@shingnosis I'm not, just going by the OP since it sounds like they may have that knowledge. Harry still did mention a lack of travel in the suspension which lowering could certainly effect. Larger sway bars in the package could also have an effect, so could be the combination of everything (stiffer damper settings, lower height/less travel and larger antirollbars) that cause an increase in interior volume and general NVH.

[@thefridgeman]

@@ZZGTKING it doesn't work that way. Learn to understand what you read.

[@thefridgeman]

@@shingnosis There is the PASM standard on 992 Carrera S . And there is a PASM SPORT with a 10mm drop in ride height. I did not say "regular" supension or "no PASM". I said do not get the "sport PASM" with the 10mm ride drop. It rides harder and harsher. yes, compared them and yes, there are many others that agree.

[@granblogismo]

I didn’t think I’d enjoy this car being an analogue kind of chap but what a machine! So clever and driver-centric tech to enhance the driving experience, amazing and obviously Mr Metcalfe doing a great job as usual 👍👍

[@MrRobinwhatley]

Harry "I never look at the speedo" Metcalfe; great review, keep 'em coming!

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

Harry´s reviews are growing on me - great as always. This probably is the last generation 911 without battery - either fully electric or hybrid. Great interior - would be more interested in a manual - GT3 will arrive this year!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Fast, comfy, efficient, but utterly soul-less and I couldn't live with the racket in the cabin - I'm all for great engine noise, but I'd expect better road noise suppression from a £100k+ car, even one on huge wheels. Excellent video viewing as always (HG's are the only modern-car vids I watch).

[@joefattal7592]

This Gen 911 is stunning in every way, lovely review as always.

[@deanchur]

Finally someone who is real about the car (for the 30% of the review I could hear anyway). Better off with a Cayman GT4, will very likely hold its value better as well.

[@TheMdog8]

When I did the Porsche driver day at Silverstone I just left the Turbo S in auto and had the time of my life - well worth the money if you can afford it!

[@holsteincowboy]

My tractor cab is quieter than this Porsche at 67dB !

[@DrBreezeAir]

Harry does by far and away the best car reviews on KZbin. All the humorous remarks make it so enjoyable to watch. That said I really hate that you can't see the engine. Otherwise, the car sounds like improvements all around.

[@Tony-hj7bm]

greatest 911 review of all time all the details that nobody talked before and yes better choice is the Aston

[@markbillington5985]

I spec’d my 991.2 GTS with standard PASM and it took the “edge” off the ride. Fine on Hampshire’s awful roads and I can live with being 10mm higher. Not a quiet car but never intrusive. Could the “softer” suspension improve noise too? Keep ‘em coming Harry!

[@matthewgloberman3682]

Saw one in the flesh for the first time the other day. Pictures don’t do it justice. Really wide and yes “chunky”. Can’t wait to see the GT models.

[@FrostedSeagull]

Ditto Mathew, I live half way across the world in Sydney, Australia. and am able to observe a blood red/Garnet 911 every morning where I have my coffee. I'm not into Porsches but this model looks good and yes, it is wide . . . very wide.

[@JeraCravoMyself]

I truly enjoy Harry's reviews!!!!! One of the best in this busy, ever!

[@marcdavis2840]

'Just leave it in auto and your be quicker...and I was' 😀such a Harry thing to say👍

[@robinpratt1541]

Excellent review as always! Love the insights and comparative observations. Please keep them coming Harry.

[@JLo1960]

"The gearbox is just as intelligent as me". Ha ha, very well put Harry, made me laugh out loud!. 🤣

[@lihourj]

Refreshing to hear a serious motoring journalist admitting to hardly using the paddle shifters, as the shift mapping software is so well calibrated. I would not compare myself with Harry as a driver, but I have found the same.

[@hl236]

I agree with much of your sentiment. When I drove a 992CS last year I found it extremely well engineered and polished. However it didn't feel exciting/thrilling enough at £115,000 after options. As a daily driver it's fine but there are other performance cars that fill that role for significantly less. I was left puzzled about WHY I would buy a Carrera S.

[@baronvonhoughton]

Sports exhaust is an option on a Porsche 911s. Begs the question why the standard isn't "sporty" on a 90 grand, S version sports car?

[@technom3598]

Sportier... Lol

[@baronvonhoughton]

@@technom3598 No mate different word and inflection. Sporty.

[@technom3598]

@@baronvonhoughton it's a joke.

[@baronvonhoughton]

@@technom3598 Oh sorry, read it as a correction

[@technom3598]

@@baronvonhoughton all good bud

[@scoobers90]

Harry, not sure if it's something you'd be interested in doing, but a real-world review of the MX-5, or a compare/contrast with your Elan would be epic!

[@jimmybob3756]

You will never go wrong with a 911. ❤

[@kimjungboom4524]

He’s so thorough in all the best ways

[@kale6802]

The road noise is intolerable..... a little more understandable in a lightweight GT car, but as a daily it would drive me insane

[@tommihommi1]

I think the reduced ride height makes it a lot worse

[@datsie14]

something Porsche 911 drivers should be used to and have no problem with

[@stuartbrowning3074]

I drove the new 911 cabriolet, and it was also very noisy. Almost as if there was no sound-dealing, in the rear wheel arches? You wouldn’t want to drive 150 miles in one, on poor U.K. road surfaces.

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

Yeah, don:t bother. Get a different car. Like a caddy

[@maconp1119]

I can sum it up in a 4 letter acronym: Corprate Average Fuel Economy. I will follow it with a 2 letter acronym: Bull Shit.

[@euroshark1]

Honest and fair assessment in my opinion. Well done Harry.

[@markukblackmore]

Ugh the swirls on that! Beautiful timeless design. They seem to keep making it look better somehow.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Mark Blackmore it’s a press car, they get totally ruined.

[@tommihommi1]

I love these headlights

[@KEN-du2iz]

This is been one of the better reviews I've seen, I've never driven a Porsche I've owned quite a few cars in the older I get the more and more I keep looking in or looking over my shoulder at one. Noise can be solved however I do feel it's time and time goes I've grown tired of a vehicle telling me what to do or not allowing me to do what I want. I plan to rent one for about a week just to see. It 's so hard to really get a feel for a vehicle with only a half hour or less test drive.

[@JBthemanwithcars]

Absolutely spot on with this review, especially the comparison with the new Aston Martin Vantage. The new 911 is a fabulous car, but I feel lacks character compared to the new Vantage. I bought a new Vantage after watching Harry's review, trading in my 911 Turbo (991.2) which whilst super fast, was a bit bland. I've not regretted it one bit. There's more to enjoying a car than a quick zero to 60 MPH sprint.

[@Crazy_Worlds]

Interesting point. I traded my 2007 (997) Turbo Sport for a (nearly) new 992 Turbo. After a week asked for my ‘old’ Turbo back. The character and sense of quality had gone. The 997 Turbo has more character than the new car and manages to feel both solid and quick, and in every day driving, particularly in touring mode, it’s still 99% of the pace of the new car. Highly recommend as a keeper for the post ICE era.

[@gregordunant9627]

Bro, why do you lie to us? The 992 Turbo was not even for sale yet at the time of your post, let alone used ones ...

[@DPR178]

Congrats on your purchase. Did you consider the old v12 vantage s(cheaper, prettier, better sound, v12), or did you always want a new car.

[@JBthemanwithcars]

@@DPR178 I never considered it at all. I gave my Vantage to KZbinr JayEmmonCars for a review. You can see him flinging it through the Scottish highlands in his road test on his channel. I replaced the Vantage early last year with a nearly new McLaren 600LT Spider, as I wanted back in a supercar and to do more track days. It's easily the best car I've driven. I've also missed having a Porsche in my garage, and I'm lucky enough to have a new Porsche Spyder PDK arriving in May this year, almost 2 years since I ordered it. I believe I will then have the perfect enthusiasts garage, with my McLaren, Ariel Atom 4 and new Spyder. My wife has banned me from changing any of my cars for the near future.

[@DPR178]

A beautiful garage. I will definitely see the video that you suggested of your vantage. Also, I can understand where your wife is coming from 😂😂😂. I can imagine you tried very hard to get her the car bug as well.

[@y4nnickschmitt]

As far as the instrument cluster is concerned, I believe even 964 and 993 had the two outer instruments hidden by the steering wheel when looking straight on. It's just the nature of having so many instruments next to each other.

[@bigcus8176]

Wouldn’t the Carrera have a softer ride, or even the S without the 10mm lower suspension. The road noise I can’t help you with.

[@David-kg5dk]

I really respect your honesty, keep up the good work Harry!

[@Zoot1343]

Great video. I hope you can review the Cayman GTS 4.0 later this year, Adam, Tofino. CA

[@ynot7262]

Thanks heaps for the assessment of the new 911... I really live a lot of my fantasy's through your channel. Whether it's car reviews or travel documentaries I always enjoy the presentation and honesty of your opinion. And between yourself, Mr Tyrell and Mr JJW I'm well informed of latest and most informative car news. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@mikardo8864]

That’s an absolutely unforgivable noise level for such a premium car.

[@tobiasliebstvonobelitz6554]

Mikardo88 Has a lot to do with the choice of tires and rims. In particular with these very large rims for cars they really do not help with noise levels and general comfort in a car. This goes for all Porsche models, even such as the Macan etc. I recommend not going above 20inches on their SUV’s as they won’t be as quiet.

[@AlfaGTA156]

Tobias Liebst von Obelitz I agree. Why do modern super cars have to have tractor size rims🥴. It look ridiculous. 21” rims on this car is stupid.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Modern mics always make cars sound louder than they actually are. Also it’s a sports car not a luxury car, performance is the goal not quietness.

[@xmoroseguyx]

@@tobiasliebstvonobelitz6554 That`s correct, If you put on 21 inch drug dealer clown wheels, You will have high tyre noise, And hit every pot hole

[@AlfaGTA156]

xmoroseguyx lmao. It’s like back to the days of ‘Pimp my Ride’. All it needs now is spinners.

[@peterwebb2362]

I drove the exact route through Burford to Charlbury yesterday out of curiosity - a lovely stretch by the way - and offer a couple of observations. My C2S has RWS and is not lowered, and has PCCB's and runs on Goodyears. I checked the noise level at 60mph at 74db, I have no idea if any of these differences accounted for the reduction from your 80db or not. I find the 'phone works ok except for that notorious concrete stretch of the M25. The ceramic brakes are fantastic, even better IMO than those on my previous 991.2GT3 and are highly recommended. Enjoyed watching your video again!

[@DavesIneosGrenadier]

Yep...I hate those stupid iPad stuck on the dash interiors too.

[@sweetfreedomGB]

Me too they're awful and show a lack of design and cost cutting

[@michaelcorleone993]

Ridiculous. Nothing impressive about that. I much prefer analog dials.

[@paulthorpe766]

Usual very high quality test Harry thanks. I think you've hit something that I struggle with more than I did 20 yrs ago - namely cabin drone, and 80db is a lot - partly why I picked up an I8 ROADSTER last week (that and I think they'll be future investment as only 200 or so RHD versions made and it's now discontinued this Month/£50k discount!! - future SLS or Z8 perhaps) instead of a new 911/R8/TypeR...and yes Dickie Atwood is a lovely chap who just lets you crack on whilst regailing you with tales of driving his 10 yr old 4WD A8 in snow at 120mph !!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

£93,110.My Peugeot 106 diesel is worth around £300 so just a modest £92,810 to find... FOR SALE: Peugeot 106 diesel. Future classic. First to buy will see. £90,000

[@akeelabbas28]

My eyes keep on wondering off to that Lamborghini countach. Beautiful.

[@turnbull321]

I drove one at Silverstone, agree, it’s always in the right gear. Strange but true.

[@jameswillard1]

How was it on the track?

[@turnbull321]

anazing. I highly reccomend the Porsche Silverstone experiance

[@taforth]

Great detailed review! Lots of details I hadn’t seen before, even though I have watched many other reviews on it. Thanks 👍

[@christurner8062]

Really good honest review - much appreciated thank you. I drove the 4S version of the 992 recently, and same as you really wanted to like it. Unfortunately my conclusions were pretty well the same - though the one I drove didn’t have the lowered suspension and also the 19/20 wheel combo which seemed to give a more compliant ride - but the in-cabin road-noise is a real issue. I’m lucky enough to have a 991 C4S Targa, and it’s a lot quieter - apart from the sports exhaust - which brings me to the other point - these turbo 911’s are far too quiet! All the demo’s and press cars all come with the Sports Exhaust - reason for that is you simply can’t hear the normal four pipe version! Compared to a Gen 1 991 normally aspirated 3.8 there’s just no flat 6 howl at all. Rare that Porsche make a retrograde step, but other than a better interior (totally agree about losing the 991’s mad button-fest) I think the Gen 1 992 has gone backwards....🙁

[@harrysgarage]

Porsche have been forced into using turbos and now exhaust particulate filters by the EU regulators. Engine EU regs get even tougher in 2023. Makes me wonder if Porsche might end up producing EU only cars, with all the retrograde stuff on, then rest of world Porsches (inc UK), without particulate filters, electrical assistance and with high revving engines (which aren't allowed post 2023). Let's see..

[@anonymoushuman8962]

I love your videos. They are very informative and have just my order in for my first ever porsche 911. I have a moderately equipped 911s 992. It’s beautiful. Just one thing about your channel, and I know you can’t do anything about it but it’s the adverts. They came up 4 times during these wonderful 25minutes. Keep up these videos.