Here's Why the Porsche 911 Turbo (996) Is a Crazy Bargain

[@BarikSingh]

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 has entered the chat Patrol Officer: 46 county in pursuit, vehicle is a silver Porsche 911 Turbo, suspect is a white male wearing two shirts

[@tleoipl37]

Damn that’s a throwback. Loved that game

[@dtzchar]

He blew my doors off! Lol

[@Mountain-Man-3000]

Damn right

[@Omar-em7rl]

Stiggy tiggy piggy buddy wiggy wiggy wack

[@toinehouben1976]

@@Omar-em7rl stiggy tiggy piggy buddy wiggy wiggy wiggy wack

[@Lucas-ck1po]

My inner child goes crazy with these 996 Porsches... Need For Speed 2000: Porsche Unleashed memories come back like a train, i still remember the soundtracks these games had, Jesus...

[@pupu6oi74]

Yes! What a great game!

[@craigpainter337]

I downloaded the soundtrack to that game on my SD card. IMHO it's the best racing game soundtrack of all time!

[@OldManPhillips]

Remember how Dylan would always be the guy you would need to fight for first place?

[@Yusep27]

I always think of R U Ready whenever I see these 996 Turbos. Love me NFS V.

[@Wertical21]

same. Grew up playing Hot Pursuit 2 a ton, so the 996 is has a very special place in my heart.

[@yungsagegaming8577]

NGL, I actually love how these look, I grew up with this gen of 911 and it was a childhood wall poster

[@Lianpe98]

Me too, I felt in love with this car the first time I saw it as a kid. I think is a beautiful design.

[@deannorris5662]

Have a 996 gt2 Clubsport and it’s my favorite 911 regardless of price

[@Mtndewplus]

Used it on need for speed most wanted haha. Tbh it’s my favorite looking Porsche

[@jdmbryan618]

The 996 looks good since I seen it in person when I was a kid, and it is still a beautiful car.

[@deannorris5662]

@Ana Schrödinger510 I think the headlight design was first seen on the GT1 lemans car...can’t beat that right? You also get the famous Metzger engine which was also designed, and turbocharged, for the GT1 racecar.

[@longtailgt]

I'm a Porsche enthusiast but I think the 996, especially the Turbo and the 996.1 GT3 are two of the most beautiful 911s ever. So perfectly proportioned - not too small, not too big, not too wide. Just perfect! I even love the headlights.

[@RelaxingDisney]

100% agree!

[@lucasfirmin7680]

the 996 cars will have their day! (this is from a 996 gt3 owner)@@RelaxingDisney

[@juanmartindurisotti6185]

The owner was so proud about that 30+ hp that he put it on his license plate lol

[@MrEmreWawa]

the X50 package has a MUCH high max power potential with tuning than 911 turbos without. it’s more than the stock HP boost.

[@08utes39]

Californians in love with their vanity plates

[@haithumawni]

I'm checking the comments to see if anyone else saw it, and there u r

[@agenericaccount3935]

@@MrEmreWawa Thats nice.

[@kevinvoisine152]

@@08utes39 Gives the homeless something to read as they take a dump on their streets

[@Lambullghini]

Am I the only one who actually really likes the design of the front headlights?

[@mr.modelreview3729]

I love them too!

[@alibekhradi7291]

They doesn't look bad...as Doug said they are aggressive...but still...I still think they doesn't deserve to be on a 911

[@aqibmehmood7326]

I like them too, they're not too bad, some people don't like changes.

[@yungsagegaming8577]

Hell yeah, I never understood the massive hate

[@KC--1776]

I don't think they look all that bad either.

[@simastautkevicius1372]

Doug: The 911 996 is a great bargain. Litteraly a micro second after the video: List price: $199.999,99

[@sethmoyer]

@@morganwilliams2863 It's almost like people in different parts of the world write things slightly differently.

[@vedantawasthi5410]

@@sethmoyer but decimals are decimals... They don't change

[@aljowen]

@@vedantawasthi5410 Strangely they actually do, there are countries where it is common to do them differently. If you need some evidence, I can't speak for all calculators, but Casio ones have it as an option in the setup menu.

[@simastautkevicius1372]

Lets be clear, if I used a dot* as a decimal points, the same comments about it being 199 would've appeared.

[@agustinromerosimon7704]

@@aljowen here in argentina we use , to signify decimals A hundred thousand would be 100.000,00 I was actually really surprised when i learnt other countries wrote it differently

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

Love the look. Headlights included. The design is simplistic, and minimalistic. Stunning, and mechanically bullet proof, from a safety and reliability perspective.

[@jessereeves3120]

These interiors invoke the memory of my grandmother’s carpet toilet seat cover that matches the rug, shower curtain, and hand-painted TP storage caddy. But to be fair, most interiors grotesquely overused ovals during these years.

[@nhakam222]

The owner of this car really love it so much that he included the car type and code of the engine in his plate number! (911T X50)

[@Panzer_Runner]

A nice easter egg the owner puts there

[@randomguyfrominterwebster]

996TX50 would be even better

[@danh8302]

When my state had 6 digits on the plate, i was assigned a plate that started with 345 and ended with what looked like it could be an acronym for my international scout. People familiar with them would say all the time “ok its got a 345 but what does XXX mean?” me: “nothing, it is what was generated”. Funny enough, in 2005 i put an LS motor in is so it didnt even have that motor anymore after 05.

[@jesusdontlikethatimgaybuts9493]

@@randomguyfrominterwebster yeah but he prob wanted more normal people to notice. most people just think of them as 911’s and don’t know all the internal codes.

[@clorky2]

7:00 having an option so desirable, that you show it off on your license plate.

[@hotdogy12345]

Wow I don't even notice that. Nice catch!!

[@tophan5146]

also 22:16

[@albertmetzler4043]

5:34 also

[@vladvulcan]

a missed quirk

[@andyo1212]

Thanks Porsche for making "ugly" head lights 911 so more "poor" people like me can afford one

[@shaheena.3803]

I actually have always liked the headlights. The 996 was the current gen at the time when I was a kid starting to become a car enthusiast. Reminds me of my childhood whenever I see a 996. Especially the GT3s and 2s.

[@liamnissanS2K]

Those headlights are ugly and Its okay because the rest of the car Is gorgeous.

[@ghoulbuster1]

We got ya fam

[@LOUNGELIQ]

You're not "poor" if you can afford a $ 50,000 weekend toy.

[@te86a]

Honestly, I see a few online for $20k LOL.

[@NORWAYORNOWAY]

Doug's "Image of battery -- front trunk" observation is not quite accurate: The front trunk requires electricity to open, and that battery image tells you that in cases where battery is dead and you can't open the "frunk", you can remove the plastic cover in the foot well to access an alternative battery charging point.

[@vladvulcan]

but Doug's explanation is funny

[@richharr]

On my 911 you can pull the side marker off on the passenger side and theres a pull cable

[@jaylee2577]

Yeah... You're almost right. But it's not a charging point. You can't charge your car using the pullout in the fusebox. You can just give your car enough juice to pop the frunk

[@sherparoyale]

I had to do it last week and learn how to do it 😂

[@shrimpshrubbery7664]

It’s not a “front trunk” it’s just the trunk. The rear is the hood.

[@DISOPtv]

One of the most reliable german cars I have owned - 11 years and counting!

[@aretonsenner6664]

Are they going to get cheaper or start increasing in value?

[@DarkNymph]

@@aretonsenner6664 most probably stay and depreciate a bit slowly, don't see them coming back

[@nicholassides3969]

More reliable than a bmw? Lol

[@p0tat0o]

@@nicholassides3969 porsche is as reliable if not moreso than lexus man. have you ever owned a porsche? one of my friends has a 996 turbo that was a hand-me-down and he's had it for years and years with no real issues - just basic maintenance like changing oil filter, changing oil, tires etc. these things just run forever

[@p0tat0o]

the new ones are even better

[@pking6021]

"A speed slightly higher than the speed limit" I can see the future through your windows.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I have nothing to say to the purest out there. The 996 is one of my favorite Porsche bodies. Because they look so different yet still deliver that Porsche feeling. I've driven a 993 Turbo and yes it's very quick and beautiful. But for me the technological advancements and styling of this car is the one I will always gravitate towards.

[@JW-uv7ww]

I think it's spelled "GRAVINNATE".

[@mtumasz]

Doug 2017: reporting car prices Doug 2020: influencing car prices

[@bigchief9313]

Honestly tho he really does

[@Benzinilinguine]

6:00 damn he really did his research, how did he know-? *looks at license plate* Oh.

[@dhirenderkumarcarandgadget5520]

Yes you can find it

[@CarsMeetsBikes]

imagine someone so enthused about a factory option that they have the option code as part of their license plate

[@rhysbowditch9355]

He also worked for Porsche so wouldn’t be surprised if he knew

[@brightymcbrightface]

kermit the frog knows next to nothing about cars and clearly freaking nothing about Porsche. X50 is on the plate because in the .2 it became the gift from Porsche he doesn't mention the name of the engine designers for GT cars and for Carrera cars doesn't know about the wheels, the weight of the tail lights ... good lord ... looks like he spent $10 of his millions for an unpaid intern to not do research the problem with the 996 is the cabin interior, not the exterior "fried egg" headlights, etc. he's just uninformed and not welcome to provoke his millions of followers to spike the price on early "wet" turbos ... btw, the problems with the 996 turbo are well known ... and expensive ... including insurance ... you just can't get that information on youtube from these "influencer" and "as seen on TV" hot air vendors

[@zainashraf681]

@@brightymcbrightface y u mad bru

[@rtg9760]

I had one of these in 2013 when I did a temporary remote job assignment in the Mid West of the USA . Loved it and ran it year round . Added 4 snow tires for the winter . Felt as if I had cat claws on the winter roads. The only issue for winter was the poor clearance and anything more that a three hour drive was uncomfortable . Nevertheless, the safety factor and control was amazing, One night returning after a late night flight , I had encountered freezing rain on the interstate alone, dark and no traffic . I had to suddenly stop to avoid a coyote. We had a moment , the animal glaring at the headlights and I at him. He almost nodded and implied...OK you can pass. Made it home safely. 😅

[@MegaTechpc]

“Nothing from 1999-2001 {had good-looking interiors}”. Generally I agree with you here Doug but then I thought of a car (granted from 1994-1996) that still, to this day, has one of my all-time favorite interior designs; the 4th-generation Honda Prelude! That was an interior design so far ahead of its time that I actually think it still looks ultra-modern and beautiful even today in 2023! Btw, you should absolutely review a 4th-gen Prelude VTEC on the channel if you can ever manage to find a rare clean and un-modified one!

[@ack434]

"All 911s look the same and they're slow in the straights." "Here's the 996 with a new water cooled flat 6." "Eww it's lost its charm get those headlights off." "Here's the 997." "It looks like a 996 wth" "Here's the 991." "It doesn't feel like the classic old 911." "Here's the 992." "It's so fat jesus they ruined it." Picky.

[@olliesgaragebyfp6275]

From 991 people cannot mess with the engine anymore, too much plastic cover, now everytimes we show people engine, what they saw is 2 fans

[@MrSlowestD16]

You can't make the 911 people happy at all.

[@jhomrich89]

and these "purists" probably couldn't even afford one anyway

[@abalakrishnan4152]

my favorite 911 generation is 991.2

[@TodorKatsarski]

So they're not the same after all..

[@zacharylevin8306]

Can’t even see the headlights when you’re driving

[@johnjacob688]

But everyone else can. And lets be real, the people that buy these cars are little more vain than most people.

[@brian_jake]

@ you're = you are. British English

[@MrPanggs]

@@brian_jake I think he was taking a jab at all the people online who constantly mix up "your" and "you're"

[@B1ankeys]

@@johnjacob688 Except if Im not looking at them, they aren't there. Duh

[@Charliefox71]

It's still a gorgeous car. I'll overlook the teardrop headlights. Glad they stopped doing it, though.

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

My dad owned a 1978 930 turbo with over 25k of engine work done back in 05. It was long before they became super high dollar cars. THAT was a car. I've driven almost every version of the 911, vipers, vettes, Ferrari 360's, m5's, etc. That 930 was a creature designed by its own master. Absolutely insane and a pure drivers car that would pull the smile off your face and transform it into fear reincarnate. Such a beautiful experience. The white with lobster red interior made it even better. Good god I miss that car.

[@samuelstalder9522]

Here's a quirk: Some dude called Ego from Hungary made a song about you called 'Doug Demuro' (respectively) and it's reached #2 in KZbin trending here in Hungary.

[@fxsti]

Who’s No. 1, Hoovie?

[@tommihommi1]

looking at the text of that song, sounds like the only reason for the title is to get clicks on youtube, it has nothing to do with the song at all lol

[@tomasadam7134]

It was actually in slovakia

[@jdstarek]

I cant find the song. Link?

[@crabbypadty393]

I was really hoping it’d be in English.

[@JavierCR25]

Honestly one of the best reviews you’ve done. You truly gave justice to this car. And just like that, 996s are no longer cheap!

[@Patrick76496]

The 996 was always my favourite generation of 911, partly because of the headlights. I actually like them both pre- and post-facelift. I rarely say something like this but being different helps it. Although I think all 911s are great since they still have a subtle look without the shitty overdesigned nature of the italian supercars. Plus it's also manually elite.

[@_Francis]

Driving a 911 Porsche for a couple of hours is one of the best thrills to experience on this planet

[@paulzapodeanu9407]

I wanted to do this last year. Was going to rent one from the Porsche museum. Sadly the credit limit in my credit card was 300 euros too small to cover the "warranty". Ugh! I'll make sure that doesn't happen again next time, I'm in Germany. It's about 400euros to rent a 911 for a day-totally worth it I'd say.

[@_Francis]

paul zapodeanu yup totally worth it. I was lucky enough to have friends who owned several Porsches. Actually he always gets the latest 911 and lets me drive or lends me the car whenever I want. I did some crazy drifting with a Carrera2

[@chipskylark8869]

Not a couple years tho right?

[@SebastianWest82]

Facts!!!!

[@FoRmaTiTo]

If it's not mine I'm too nervous because I don't want to break it...

[@RNKel1]

I’m a Porsche enthusiast, I like the fried egg headlights and those after them. I think the fried egg headlights look smooth and definitely Porsche Boxster like, and I like the ones after of looking unique and underrated.

[@DjDolHaus86]

I like the fried egg headlights because it doesn't just look like every other 911. When I first saw it I hoped Porsche were finally taking some bold steps forward with their aesthetics but a generation later it was back to the same old thing

[@faridayasmin8224]

Same

[@thomas0086]

vman armand kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp7Ci5Khr9Smm5I I didn’t see that any where in the marketing.

[@kelvinyonger8885]

@vman armand Why is it a woman's car?

[@Iridiumcosmos]

Honestly

[@woodsoncircle]

18 years later, still a beautifully designed machine. Always been a fan of the 911 from Porsche.

[@MySunroofWorks]

Doug: "people don't like the headlights, these people are idiots." also Doug immediately after: "These people are right." ROFL. Gotta love Doug

[@dmrsdump3994]

They're idiots for hating on them as much as they do, but they're still not wrong in saying that the headlights aren't good looking

[@rossbarnett6279]

Upstate SC Dashcam lol you’re right about that, I always look forward to it. He can’t talk about a Porsche without making fun of stitching in some way and it cracks me up every time. I definitely consider myself a Porsche enthusiast, they are my favorite manufacturer bar none and I believe the 911 is the best overall sports car ever built. Perhaps just the best car ever built period. I say this just to say that I find double D to be spot on making fun of Pcar enthusiasts, the Rennlist type fans he makes fun of are the insufferable elitist snobs of the car world

[@Yasin5791-d7u]

Agreed

[@mikeobie1]

Me: I'm so glad I pish-poshed this car because of the headlights. Also me: Drives a 2005 Ford Escape.

[@interslavia]

Mike Obie i like the looks of that car actually lol

[@CrazyUncleChris]

I had a young man talking smack about my Bentley because it's old (2002 Arnage) trying to make fun of me for not owning a brand new one. So I was all casual asking what year his Bentley was, then I pointed out his early 90s Chevy Beretta with a trash bag on the window and the red fender.

[@FaroesePictures]

8:31 Doug's inner demon came out right there

[@timhaisch5275]

Yes, that was perfect!

[@Andy-Andeee]

What in the Shmigol !?

[@franciscoroque2383]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@giannagorgg1156]

😂🤣😂🤣☠️☠️

[@flatfourluka1306]

Am I the only ones who actually likes the headlights?

[@deadnoises]

no, i think they look dope too. i guess people don't like them beacuse they are not a circle like every other 911 model

[@Watch4erik]

Nope, they’re great

[@flippy3260]

Nope

[@EQuevs]

Love 'em

[@gabrieltertelici9864]

Definetly not

[@dcarts5616]

This is my absolute favorite year of the 911. Hands down. Doug, stop trying to drive the prices up. I need ten years worth extra income to afford one of these as it is, and if you bump the prices by these videos you’re essentially killing my dream. Better check your privilege, sir! (HUGE EYE ROLL)

[@ahmedyasir8288]

@D Carts let's co buy one

[@dcarts5616]

Ahmed Yasi Lol! Let’s do it! You take 10 yr loan?

[@dcarts5616]

Thomas Buchmueller he knows the prices are increasing which is why he needs to buy now and watch his investment grow! :)

[@jetsnail2923]

lol

[@jetsnail2923]

Exactly

[@halfunkbass2966]

Lol... it was the Porsche's 996 that saved the company... oh, and to those who lack a history with Porsche's headlights, check out the to Porsche GT 1 and you will understand where the runny egg headlights was born. I love my 996 Turbo with leather rapped around everywhere including the dashboard. It will never crack like the pleather thats on the 997s. Honestly, it was the headlights that made me want it more because I like being different.

[@slugerknot]

The episode I'm not looking forward to "THHHHHHISSSS is my retirement". Love ya Doug!

[@capicheeno746]

Looking forward to isn’t the right thing to say

[@AyAy008]

And it'll be 40 minutes long

[@capicheeno746]

Aishik Ashraf yes

[@haydenjcollins]

Capicheeno am actively dreading* ?

[@CommonSenseless1993]

Well he’s only 32 so I predict another decade of Doug do this at least.

[@pelleskutt4927]

I really miss my dad's old 996 GT3RS seeing this video. We flew from Copenhagen to Dusseldorf to pick it up on my 13th birthday. We got picked up at the airport by a Porsche Center employee in a Panamera who drove us to the Porsche Center. We then drove the GT3RS all the way back home. Great memory!

[@CornholioASDF]

14:30 the reason for this feature is not to explain the location of the battery in a unique way ... It is actually a quite common problem to open the fronk to charge the battery after a month of not driving the car and the battery is dead.. And the button to open the fronk require electricity from the battery... (catch 22) So, the reason for this feature illustrated there.. is actually how to open the fronk with jump start cables.. When your battery died..

[@nick9roberts]

The “ambient” light on the door panel illuminates they ignition cylinder..... cmon Doug

[@onniborg9065]

😂 😂 😂

[@johnmoser2689]

My sister didn't know the ignition in her 2018 was on the left of the steering wheel because of the racing history.... so I told her in case she cared lmao

[@Dannyzmm]

When did it happen

[@erebostd]

I really like that model, INCLUDING the front - maybe it's because drove one back in the days, but I think it's a great car from every angle...

[@AbstractCatsMedia]

I like the headlight MUCH more then the taillight. Over all, I love the looks.

[@_marlene]

agreed, coming as a fresh noob, I thought WOW before he said it's "ugly". The lights with the orange bit were bad though.

[@laowhy86]

Glad to see these going for less, but the build quality improvement in the 997 is palpable. I drove a relatives one, and it felt so much nicer than his old 996.

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

All depends on if you're willing to pay the premium for the 997. I agree with your assessment but the 996 is a relative bargain and so is still probably the one I'd go for.

[@karupt422]

CCP will get you! Watch out, gweilo pig!

[@jing713]

Wow, I watch your videos. Just a bit surprised that you watch Doug DeMuro too!

[@bradlemmond]

@@jing713 i noe rite?

[@samlauer8855]

Hi laowhy86

[@cruizin4customs]

After watching your C4S review a few years ago I bought one and lucked out finding a low mileage example with a factory X51 power kit- freaking love the car!

[@AlexanderVonMalachi]

>watch wideo >reinstall NFS: PU >be sad that you'll never own a Porsche

[@Torikkaa]

If you work full time it's not that hard to get a Porsche after a few years of hard work..

[@AlexanderVonMalachi]

@@Torikkaa depends on profession, salary, and what country you live in. Buying a new one is theoretically achievable, but it would cost way more than a decent apartment. Used ones are more affordable, but I have no desire to own an old Cayenne, and a decent first-gen Cayman is two-three times the price of a used Cayenne.

[@Torikkaa]

@@AlexanderVonMalachi Yeah, true that. But I mean that a 996 C2 or Cayman 987 are affordable in most western countries.

[@AlexanderVonMalachi]

@@Torikkaa welcome to Russia.

[@timothycoyne5874]

I’d be happy with this car, regardless of what the damn headlights and interior look like.

[@erikdominguez4382]

Totally agree, the performance matters more to me

[@HyperVanilo]

Why people hate that headlights? It looks just fine

[@AxLWake]

Yes, I'd be happy with the car. But those headlights are so damned ugly it hurts my eyes.

[@augustsawzak5401]

@@AxLWake there are some decent aftermarket options. Worth it given how ugly the stock ones are

[@harjatalonen3467]

@@AxLWake how do they look bad to you? I think they look normal.

[@StevenRiegert]

Thanks for helping the value of my 2002 996 Turbo X50 go up! You’re the man!

[@MrMRGamer1010]

Np poopie butt

[@Jackbyrne77]

Fabulous car. The headlights looked appropriate for the turbo and 4s, when they transitioned onto the carrera they looked a bit ungainly. It’s also clear from the used car market that they are pretty bullet proof. In all the car magazines when the 996 Turbo came out it was hailed as the greatest Porsche of its day.

[@miderafael]

Me checking Doug’s website: THIS is Cars and Bids... I really think Doug announces everything happening around him with a THIS 😂😂😂😂 Love THIS guy!!! ☺️☺️☺️

[@DietBajaBlast]

get the sponsorblock plugin and never have to hear about cars and bids again

[@miderafael]

Lee Klinglesmith very interesting!!! Gotta look into it

[@deytonthepoolguy]

Plus And

[@justsomeguy1141]

THIS is Doug DeMuro

[@7633J]

Hello nice to meet Thisss Doug Demuro!

[@enigmaPL]

Funnily enough, this is one of my favorite generations, because of the different lights. The circles always reminded me of a Beetle, and when this came out, it was like they were finally putting effort in to differentiate it. Plus the long nose, rear end/lights, overall shape, and in that factory metallic blue color with these 5-spoke rims, and tan interior was just awesome in my opinion. Silver on black is nice too.

[@CEsquivel91]

I've always loved the headlights too. I think they look great.

[@agrvet1]

If I remember correctly first Porsches were designed from a VW Beetle, hence the headlights

[@AlanCessa]

I have pretty much the same opinion on these haha

[@ArnoldWinters]

Doug this is another great video. The 996 Turbo X50 has 1) Synchro problems when downshifting downhill the manual transmission slips out of 2nd gear. Also 2) the clutch slave accumulator fails in many 996 Turbos for no reason. 3) The water cooling lines deteriorate and leak causing some 996 Turbos to overheat the rear wing hydraulics and finally, 4) They burn a lot of oil with white smoke when the fittings pop out.

[@phasmata3813]

Doug: "These people are idiots." Me (immediately): "YEAH! Preach, Doug!"

[@baselhs]

The headlights are the most beautiful among all 911 generations. The newer headlights remind me of the VW beetle

[@drao2000]

Said no one ever

[@harjatalonen3467]

@@drao2000 @Basel just did

[@marcoling2173]

12:50 Doug on "attention to detail": Italian brand Lamborghini uses Italian: cool attention to detail German brand Porsche uses German: lack of attention to detail

[@gervasiogrosso3981]

I love the headlights of the 996, in fact it precedes me the most beautiful porsche of all time. people talk a lot and even more in the car world. Thanks Doug beautiful review

[@oscarpalomera]

Doug SMOKED that Honda Pilot on the freeway. “Bye bye everyone.” Lmao!

[@soplim8632]

I reckon give it a few decades and the price will be more because of the headlights being different. Like the 1980s slant nose Porsche.

[@miketeeveedub5779]

Doug: "Best sports car bargain ever!" Normies: "But the headlights are ugly!" Doug: "You're ugly!"

[@brumby92]

I prefer it over the buldgy eyeballs. Still a nice looking vehicle

[@interslavia]

the headlights are ehhhh,imo

[@desertpair2]

"Normies"??? Normies are not people who would pay thousands more for a car with conventional 911 headlights! Doug is spot on. This car is spot on, and the only Porsche I'm truly interested (in part because my budget for another toy is guided by whether or not divorce is a viable option; it isn't). 0-60 in 3.7!? A manual transmission? Truly great looks and a rear set that folds down like it's an SUV?! Superior handling for track days? And somebody is fretting over headlight design? Shut up! I mean, really, Shut up!

[@clardrives9301]

Doug is the arch nemesis of the normies, and frankly, that’s a good thing

[@AdamG1983]

*[AIRHORN INTENSIFIES]*

[@AdamG1983]

"You may want to consider picking one up" *looks at my 2014 Corolla with $9K left on the loan* Me(sadly): "No...I don't think I will"

[@tortugaracingchannel4402]

😂😂😂

[@TodorKatsarski]

Exactly! I was excited that 911-s are actually affordable and here I am - not even able to afford Boxster from the same era..

[@greatsayain]

He gets passed by a corolla in this video

[@ozawajin1]

bruh, I feel u

[@muchadoaboutnoting]

I took your advice and just bought a 2001 911 Turbo hardtop, 6spd with 20,000 miles. Paid $63k. A bit more than I wanted to spend, but I've noticed that since I first watched your video the prices are increasing. I had tried to buy one with 55,000 miles on it for mid $50's, but it sold before I could get deposit down. Then this one popped up. I see convertibles with automatics are still $45k-55k. But I wanted the hardtop. These things are wicked fast. The torque band is insane, and consistent in 4th and 5th gear, especially 4000-6000rpm. Thanks for posting this video!

[@someone.............]

Nice plates! "911TX50"

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

Right!? This guy has to feel like one of the coolest porsche owners and rightfully so lol

[@p.gillesm.7007]

had to scroll down too much for this.

[@A_furry69]

Thanks for the information

[@camrsr5463]

It was the first 911 to reach the performance levels of the 959. and I love it.

[@jasonchristophergran]

You helped me decide purchased a 2003, Turbo 6speed seal grey and black thank you Doug!

[@improcrastinating8063]

OGs remember Doug's first 996 review

[@GarthLovesTRAVEL]

i love the headlights thats what makes it unique. all i get is compliments on mine honestly

[@john9968]

Great video Doug. Having owned a 996C2 and now a 996 Turbo the main different is the engine and suspension setup, it's another level in the turbo.

[@williammarcnguyen]

I remember felt in love with this car at the first sight of it in a car magazine years ago and I still love it and the 996 generation.

[@RandyWillcox]

I love the Vanity plate "911T X50" 911 Turbo with X50 option. 🤘🏻

[@dense_and_dull]

It looks like it could be a normal plate, but those who know will get a kick out of it.

[@Denco12]

Wow so corny..

[@vandalorianvandalorian4769]

I had a 2001 Turbo, Silver like this one. I loved it and miss it. I want another one.

[@foofstarr4856]

Why you sell it

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Average person: all 911's look the same. Porsche enthusiast: those lights are ugly! Porsche: lesson learned.

[@mercator79]

but the headlights are fugly

[@theowainwright7406]

yeah but those tail lights are pretty

[@marcosescobar9330]

Hamster: It's like saying all babies look the same Jezza: they do! Lel

[@ford_probe_garage_studio]

But those headlight is what will make this a classic, they will be cool again very soon. Just wait.

[@JGV_IX]

Is the light in the door so you could see where the ignition is at night? 🤔

[@johnd296]

Johannes Vorster That’s exactly what it is!

[@weiddy468]

18:15 When doug gets out of the backseat and says “I’m never goin back there again” is perfect for a meme template

[@docontra4921]

Italians: Insist on putting "Benzina" (Gas) on their fuel gauges Doug: Germans: Put a german word in only one control/indicator on one car Doug: *angry quirk noises*

[@noomanajmal9381]

It’s ‘Petrol’ not Gas

[@jbizzle8491]

Doug's definition of a bargain VS people who shop at Dollar Stores

[@josephepperson7197]

I’m a huge Porsche enthusiast, I love all generations and I love the quirks of them all. It’s what makes the car. I love a 996 4S, Turbo, anniversary edition.

[@PizzaParkersGarage]

I love this car so much. I regret everyday not hopping at the chance to buy one of these 10 years ago for only 16k. God I was so dumb. I should’ve taken out that loan 🤦‍♂️

[@sultanqasim]

How would you buy a 996 Turbo for $16k in 2010? Weren’t they worth something like $75k back then? They were only 5-8 years old them.

[@riskyy2657]

*omg doug commented on my new video*

[@PizzaParkersGarage]

@@sultanqasim It was broken haha. Would've been totally worth it though, even at the time

[@siava1018]

@@sultanqasim There were a lot under 20k back then especially after the 997 came out

[@CoronaTheVirus]

Take out a loan to buy a car lmao smart

[@Bigtexatx11]

I actually always liked the design of the 996. I was a teenager when it came out and remember all the auto magazines losing it over how Porsche ruined the 911 and how it would be a blemish on their history. Personally, I always thought that the headlights looked like some sort of glass sculpture. Iv always had a bigger issue with the break lights.

[@cloverdalepunk]

This is the best looking Porsche 911 by far. I have no idea why it gets hate

[@Romedanger]

Well don't make a video on it if its such a good deal Doug! You're bringing the value back up! Haha

[@x_Oeuf]

So he uses a back up camera

[@AJBROSVLOGS]

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[@jongraham8396]

Doug, the type of guy to make his bed before getting into it

[@snakeeyes9246]

My mom does that. What are you trying to say?

[@jongraham8396]

@AbuHamid al-Ghazali idk man

[@jongraham8396]

@mjrichardss I phrased it wrong

[@jongraham8396]

@mjrichardss I meant he makes it right then he gets in it, I should've phrased it more understandably

[@ghoulbuster1]

Joke failed successfully

[@kb9072]

Back in the late 90"s I worked with two Porsche owners. One had a 993 Cabriolet (Silver) and one had a 996 Carrera 2 (Black). I always looked at the 993 because it was stunning. I could walk past the newer 996 without looking back and I love black cars.

[@s3tTz]

_checks AU pricing_ $95,000... yeah, it’s the deal of the century

[@MattBradshaw]

Hahaha. I know, right?! All these US channels I watch, then go check CarSales and think, “Yeah, nah.” lol

[@kvltizt]

@@MattBradshaw It isn't all of us. I drive a 2004 Ford Focus ZTW. 😂

[@greenback3140]

Settz even a base model Carrera 996 cost 150K AU $ here 🇲🇨

[@Jake-im2lv]

@@MattBradshaw same with my desire for an MR2. Watch a project car channel where they pick up an mr2 in great shape and they pay like gbp1500 for it, which is what, aud3k? Cheapest I can find here is like 8k and it needs a lot of work :( Cars here are so dear

[@johnjacob688]

The interior always reminded me of a Ford interior. I think that interior would looked right at home in the mustang.

[@tserzz]

Commented elsewhere before, but yet another good vid. A fab looking Turbo 996. I had a new 997 Carrera S but some how it lacked old Porsche look and lacking in character. Oddly my left leg when in the cruise felt squeezed inwards from the left slightly - RHD. I went for the 996 Turbo and it certainly feels more solid, more positive to drive and very comfortable, has more of the old Porsche character. I love the awesome Le mans racing style lights etc. Way ahead of it's time, also the great Mezger engine power haus. The 996 Turbo is the real deal urban icon - Timeless unique beautiful clean design. I could have gone for a new series but the new ones can look to gimmicky and Bat Girl a bit like the new Astons nowdays just too "kit car". The 996 Turbo genius design of the best of the old and the new was way ahead of it's time. The Turbo 996 is a real deal street true urban Icon, a work of art and no I wouldn't let go if offered over 100k, because I still enjoy the car just so much.

[@OhRaez]

"It's cheap, so I'm gonna make a vid about it and shoot the price up a few thousand dollars now" All jokes, I love you Dougy

[@bj-ok7bi]

8:30 made me feel extremely uncomfortable

[@nataliesannn]

🤣🤣🤣

[@turnertrevor17]

Underrated comment lol

[@kevinlovescars]

This is still my favorite car. I wish video games had this car. The twist wheels are the most iconic wheel design

[@neovenom9833]

Doug:"The 996 is really one of the best sports car bargains." Me:" Yes, but (now that you said that, it's) actually no."

[@lanternnnnn]

This is actually my favourite porsche design and i love the headlights because it reminds me of sally from cars movie

[@TodorKatsarski]

I was just going to agree with you saying that it's my favorite design too, because of NFS5 and NFS6. Then I read the second part of your comment...

[@lanternnnnn]

@@TodorKatsarski lol, well it does remind me of that movie. I dont just like it because of the movie, the design just looks nice to me

[@essidrovital6397]

I knew someone else noticed the headlights. I just didn’t want to be the only one to comment the movie

[@ogcasino5896]

What's worse....U remember her Name Lol

[@lanternnnnn]

@@ogcasino5896 i looked it up for the comment, but i remembered the movie

[@AZVIDS]

Ah yes the X50 option. Had a ‘01 (non-x50) at the time we all lusted for it or waited for the turbo-S with extra hp and ceramic brakes👍

[@rimave07]

The owner found the x50 so important that he even put it on the license plate. Nice touch!

[@henryrodgers7386]

7:32 "And from there, moving on to some other exterior quirks- " I don't know why that sound amuses me so much, but it does! This car is kind of the epitome of early 2000s cool... So of course the Porsche snobs hate it. Of the very few I've seen up close, most are Turbo models, and most are one- or two-owner cars. The owners don't give a rip about the headlights, since you can't see them while driving, and a small car with plastic interior is very easy to keep clean. The only wild one I can think of is '71 Challenger blue and looks like a RUF... sort of.

[@raiyanmagician718]

8:31 relax doug, you're scaring me

[@stevee8318]

Officer: "Sir, do you know why I pulled you over?" Doug: "Starting with the weekend category . . . "

[@kgallinatti]

Doug, the kind of guy to say “Weeeee” as he accelerates.

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

Same lol

[@wiscoworm5971]

Yelling America when you floor it gang rise up

[@A_furry69]

Lmao

[@ijwarren170]

Never suppress your inner child!

[@punkcovers8918]

love this era, 996 is a classic, and I like the "retro" egg lights

[@blank842]

Just when Tavariqh bought one. Great timing:)

[@AnitaHannjob]

sSoreneSs ....they know what they’re doing. Its the new day “Mafia”...racketeering, extortion, etc on youtube with exotic cars. It’s being done right infront of our eyes!

[@jack_-]

Doug: The 911 is a great bargain Me being very broke: X to doubt

[@riskyy2657]

*omg doug commented on my new video*

[@simastautkevicius1372]

@@riskyy2657 stfu

[@manuelsousa8479]

Riskyy stfu

[@jaimeramirez-perez7198]

@@riskyy2657 not even donut media commented on your new video so quit trying to get attention

[@70s80sVintage]

After owning a 2005 911 Carrera 4S (sold it), I still have a 2020 Panamera 4 (which I love!) and just now adding a 2001 996 Turbo. Pretty much identical to Doug's. LOVE IT!!! And I totally accept the quirkiness of the headlights!!!

[@mach1neg]

"nothing from 99-2001 has a good interior" e46 would like to know your location

[@ourtime-downhere6931]

A real bisexual petrol-head it's pretty dumb to say cars twenty years ago didn't have updated interiors when writing that twenty years in the future. Captain obvious would be proud🤷‍♂️

[@burrogrande]

Now that's a good shou mant! All BMWs from that era had timeless interior design and superb quality.

[@blueshattrick]

"Consider picking one up..."? Ok, Ferris... sounds good ~

[@Octane_Rampage_]

This car looks similar from 2000's movie "Gone in 60 Seconds" from the beginning of the movie, where they steal from the dealership and escape through the window.

[@wojtekswiezak148]

Fun fact about that particular carrerain gone in 69 seconds, it's based off a 1978 carrer SC that was rebodied to resemble a 996

[@randyluxenberg7245]

Doug...have you ever come across a 1981-1982 Chrysler imperial Frank Sinatra edition? I think they only made 150-200 of them!