Is the Porsche 996 C4S the Perfect Four-Season Sports Car for Colorado?

[@Aerospaceinc53]

This guy knows how to have a good time

[@chriszeng1488]

gotta have a bit of money to do all that.

[@MurderSkatez]

@@chriszeng1488 nah just be cool like him

[@m5pilot397]

Alex buys and sells modern classic BMWs and Porsches like this. Also has a repair business. You could buy this one if you want.

[@jans9827]

The Quality of Cutting/Filmmaking and Storytelling is Unreal for just 4000 subscribers. Keep it Up !

[@bigdguitars]

totally agree. great video.

[@zeagle8647]

For the last 13 years I have driven my 911 4S (daily driver) a few times a year to Northern Canada. Conditions can get very challenging (-40C, with whiteouts and lots of snow and ice on the roads). With proper tires (don't use the often suggested Pirellis ...), the stock car is capable of getting us there year after year, even in the worst of storms. What a great car ... giving us unforgettable experiences week after week, year after year, and hopefully decade after decade. :)

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

Which tires do you recommend?

[@zeagle8647]

@@siegfriedbarfuss9379 Nokian were the best ones I had, especially the studded ones. The next best is Michelins. Of course ... this is my perspective ... but I purchased after carefully reviewing various tests and reports. Today I have Michelins because the workplace parking no longer allows studded tires and my other Nokians are no longer produced in the sizes fitting my winter 911. I tried many other tires and I am quite happy with my current setup considering the restrictions.

[@areeha5783]

would love to know what tires u recommend!!

[@zeagle8647]

@@siegfriedbarfuss9379 Excuse the delay, it was unintentional. Long story short, here are the tires I prefer in order of preference: 1- Nokian studded winter tires: simply the best 2- Nokian Hakkapeliitta (non-studded) winter tires: very good on ice and snow, fair in slush and not so good in water 3- Michelin Alpin winter tires: good in snow, slush, water and ok on ice

[@zeagle8647]

@@areeha5783 I just responded to the previous/same question above, have a look.

[@danielrogers4072]

Love it, as a Colorado native there is nothing better than a 911 with skis mounted on the rack and winding mountain roads…on a practical note I also love my land Cruiser….great content!

[@GuardsRedMike]

Nice seeing a 911 stuck in the snow and being used properly! Good work, Alex.

[@jvogler_art4708]

a toyota could do it better

[@antonyantony319]

What does "being used properly" mean? Technically a 911 used properly would be a track or some dry mountain roads lmao, but this is cool though.

[@A_Guy123]

@@antonyantony319buddy thinks it’s a Dakar I guess lol

[@Secretlyanothername]

A Corolla would have done that better.

[@Kacpa2]

@@Secretlyanothername Corolla is not a sportscar. Even GRFour isnt exactly one. GR86 is a sportscar. Having said that, anything else than SUV is all people need. Wagon Corolla with awd from GRFour would be everything 90% of people in US need, but they ruined the market by buying SUVs and Pickups, on top of idiotic law that punishes cars and enabled SUVs and Pickups with stupid loopholes, when it should be other way around.

[@henrikfalkner6619]

As a previous owner of a C4S for many years I have to say it’s a great car. I don’t even mind the funny headlights. The 4 wheel drive adds some safety and the wide body shape is beautiful. Certainly a future classic.

[@marcinhernik1270]

These cars are engineered in Germany through some of the most toughest winter conditions, this video is amazing for showing just that and not just another track day. This car was built for this very thing, to be driven daily.

[@p00pie]

Exactly. German engineers go above and beyond to test their cars in extreme conditions.

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

⁠stuttgart is very hilly and black forest 30 min drive with snow mountains in winter therefore Porsche engineers and Mercedes have it omnipresent on their minds and use their prototypes over the weekend to test on site ..

[@someotherguy43]

@@p00pienot if the car is a BMW lol plastic garbage

[@victory423]

I bought a 2004 C4S for all the same reasons. I drive it only in the winter and it's great!

[@martinchai3607]

I really enjoyed this video Alex! (I have the exact same car - interior and exterior.) You provided a VERY honest review of the car in snow, especially with the discussion of the primitive viscous AWD system and not being afraid of showing it getting stuck in deep/slippery snow. More 996 and cross-country touring videos please!

[@Lenoch_]

This guy is so well-spoken and this is so well-made! Sounds like the intensity of a former military guy who tapped into drugs after he served 😂

[@m5pilot397]

Alex is a commercial pilot, owns this business, races, instructs at the track, does stuff like this, loves activities like hangliding, etc. He’s the most passionate car guy I’ve ever met, and is one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. Honest as the day is long. Not sure when he sleeps. Hadn’t thought about him being a veteran, I’ll ask him, but quite a few ex-military pilots do become commercial ones.

[@hi-line8195]

those black wheels totally transformed the look of that silver 996. looks awesome

[@fairfaxa]

Fantastic video, and what's better, that is a high mileage 996 being driven very hard, in very hard conditions. The countless hours of engineering and testing is very evident in Porsche's engineering .... Brilliant!!!!

[@furryrug5998]

Sweet video Glen! I Worked for Porsche for 20yrs and I always have a soft spot for 996C4S. Love that 3/4 rear end view still cool AF.

[@Walking_around_the_World.]

Porsche 996 is probably one of the most beautiful cars in the world!

[@ciekawosci]

this video screams quality - one of the best that i ever watched

[@colinwalters6840]

This is way better than the videos that come from all the KZbinrs in KS. Great job!

[@Esko5891]

I saw this video about a year ago, and since than I have seen it about 10-15 times. This video made me fall in love the carrera 996 and made me buy one. Love the video and the work you all do!

[@JeffFadness]

This is rad. Best snow car I ever had was a Civic EK Hatch with adjustable coil overs (that I'd lift in the winter 😆) and some 15" steelies. Small front or AWD cars with a manual (and a bit of skill) will pull ya 95% of where you need to go.

[@carfan3762]

Simply awesome. Two heroes : you and the 996 4CS 👍

[@Xsolna]

this brings a huge smile to my face. Looking forward to one day owning a 911 C4S and recreating an adventure like this. great video.

[@sambone8213]

I drove a hardtop Boxster through one Midwest Winter. When I sold it and bought my 964 C4, the seller had snow tires on the 964, and didn't hesitate to use it in the winter. Drove the 964 through one blizzard and it wasn't phased.

[@dardarstanksgd4534]

wow this channel needs more recognition

[@BasicPremium]

Epic trip and great job editing. I feel like a lot of youtubers would have turned this into a minimum 45 minute video and would have lost a lot of engagement because of it. Subscribed

[@TerryManitoba]

I seriously considered getting a 996 4 for this application- Until the GR Corolla was announced. IMO the GRC is a great fast car & slightly more practical for a road trips with a real sleeping platform. FYI - I traveled a with my 993 & 07 GT3 so I now know more of what I like and want👍 I have yet to drive the GRC in light snow - but can't wait. I swapped the Pilot sports with some Ultra high performance all season tires (Continental Extreme Contact DWS06 Plus) in a talerl & narrower configuration than stock. With these I will have a little better chance of negotiating light snow (which was my intention-:)

[@macdacsky2701]

You have a real passion in your voice when you talk about Porsches 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@m5pilot397]

…. and BMW.

[@Stoneface_Garage]

Thanks for the nostalgic look back. I've had 2 996 C4's , one used as a year round daily driver up here in snowy NH. With winter tires, nothing more fun than turning TSC off and doin four wheel "burnouts!"

[@packetsurge]

drove a slammed mk6 gti year round, going to the mountains and telluride all the time. car works great passing all the suv’s. this porsche is such a fun way to experience those roads and actually have fun.

[@lissmacg]

Looked fun and I love the inclusion of the importance of chocolate as an element

[@MegaRetr]

996 wow 😊 thanks I enjoyable to watch

[@veryfastcar100]

Such an incredible build for such incredible conditions to drive this car in. What an absolute pleasure to witness this Porsche drive in such difficult but gorgeous conditions.

[@2Cenery]

Fantastic! Love the car and the filmmaking (and miss Colorado)!

[@FreshlySnipes]

996 is a fantastic platform.

[@porscheguy5848]

Ok this is an amazing video. Perfect mix of car content and almost a travel type vlog. Just subscribed!

[@trentmahnken3705]

Epic video. Im considering buying a 996 to be my year round daily and I'm glad to see someone having fun with their 996 in the snow

[@whitmontross6118]

Love this! I drive a 2002 C4S all winter. They are great until you hit a deer on your way into Telluride, then you wish you were in a truck...

[@daggidding4478]

Ouch

[@AlexFuturemark]

😳😭

[@shawarma3636]

Thankful your channel popped up in my feed. Cool content 👏

[@alsatch_]

Love the channel. Love these challenge videos would love to see more 👍

[@skinnyflea2628]

Ugh now I want one! Really well made video! Enjoyed every second!

[@davidstutler3603]

LOVE THIS! Great stuff, Alex!

[@afoolandhismoneychannel]

A sports car in snow can be fun... it's the road salt that I don't want to expose my 911 to.

[@wiegraf9009]

Get out there before the salt goes down!

[@gabrielkhoury4308]

I drove a similar C4S for 11 years on daily basis (not in the snow though) and goch he is right , such a versatile car ❤

[@kevspec]

10/10 vid! On the search for a c4s now instead of an xdrive wagon!

[@theRealLAMZ]

I never comment on KZbin videos but i just had on this one. Amazing production value guys! Great job in the storyteling. All in all, a great video!

[@MurderSkatez]

where has this guys channel been all my life!!!?

[@cdgulkin]

As always, looks like a blast and - you make the production look so easy! Keep serving us content 🤘

[@TannerSeymour]

This is epic well done guys!

[@Enthusiast_Plus]

I've spoken with Alex before, stand-up guy and enthusiast. Definitely buy with confidence from Glen Shelly, I missed out on an E46 M3 a few years ago that I still kick myself about. Winter tires are must out there, make all the difference.

[@m5pilot397]

Ditto. They service both my 2001 C2, as well as my 2000 M5. I like cars that are old enough to drink legally.

[@corychecketts]

Awesome video! People can say what they will about the 996 but their owners tend to drive the piss out of them. Cheers!

[@igglybiggly6951]

Agreed! Proud owner of an original IMS, 2000 996.1 with 125k on it and still runs awesome

[@m5pilot397]

What year? Unless its very early (dual-row), replace it.

[@m5pilot397]

Wait, you said 2000. Should be OK.

[@StevenMoody-v2h]

Alex is always entertaining! Good luck with the channel!

[@ColoradoCarsandCoffee]

Great stuff, Glen Shelly team!

[@upshifter5316]

Hey! I recognize that hangar… holds all the cars I just about being myself to buy!! Excellent vid. New sub.

[@jakegiganti]

Well done Alex and Jeremy 👏

[@elchango8862]

So cool! I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Need more with the 996!

[@ihate_5x108]

This is what I’d do if I had a 996, and what I’ll do when I eventually get one. I drove through the worst winter storm in Colorado this year from Denver back to Kansas in my 2000 volvo V70 so I know how treacherous the conditions can be. I’m honestly surprised my car could make it through at all, and I’m sure the 996 would be more fun because it isn’t a heavy FWD station wagon lol

[@996Revival]

I passed through Steamboat in a snowstorm and it was good enough on a stock setup but BARELY lol Cool video. That looks fun. Great job filming 👏🏼

[@LeftThumbBreak]

not a car guy let alone a sports car guy, but gotta admit this sounds like an enjoyable ride.

[@cucamongaduke3600]

How soon we forget that these cars were manufactured in Germany, where the weather can get… not so good. Great video!

[@erickv8880]

Loved this video. BRB going to buy a 996 c4s

[@vectorair1]

Awesome video!

[@dongtr00]

So happy like a kid

[@LuisMiranda-go7kx]

Keep up the great videos!

[@jayringo77]

This video is exactly what I've been trying to figure out about the 911 all wheel drive. I'm in Syracuse, NY and want a 4 of some kind to daily drive but people always look at me like I'm bonkers when I tell them I plan to drive it in snow. Great video, great walkthrough on the kit and experience. Couldn't mash subscribe fast enough.

[@axe2grind244]

I live in Buffalo and I’m 100% planning on having something similar to this lol. Everyone around here has a TRD Pro 4 Runner or a V6 Bronco….while this is definitely more my speed. Unless you’re going skiing/snowboarding or pulling a trailer, good snow tires on any car is all you will ever need, even in Buffalo/Syracuse.

[@abmwc]

"...being in here, it's like being inside a Kangaroo's pouch"🤣

[@RichardBarry-p8z]

All four elements 🌎🌬️🌊🔥 in the c4 911😊

[@taylor8995]

Man I wish I was as cool as this guy he’s a beast

[@ChanceSummer]

Best salesman pitch ever: “Everything that makes the 996 terrible is what makes it so fantastic”. Haha. Love it.

[@NFTYCG]

Loved watching that. Great Car choice in the C4S and CO is awesome inspiringly beautiful ( used to live in Louisville CO) . Subscribed 🙌

[@KelvinR79]

Excellent video…cinematography is superb! You’re doing what any car guy would love to do! Keep up the awesome work!

[@007inLondon]

Colorado in winter and Porsche are two of my favourite things, wait it go to bring them together.

[@levisaxen614]

Love it! Another killer adventure

[@coyote_way]

Traveling by 911 is just a dream. Great video! My respects 💪🏼

[@koreyb99]

This video made me smile the whole way through!

[@JoseGonzalez-cb9wr]

this. is. amazing. makes me want to make my turbo a 'safari'

[@p00pie]

im going to steamboat springs for the first time in 2 weeks and this makes me so hyped for it.

[@Steamboatsmyhome]

Well done. I saw you while you were in Steamboat. Looks like a super fun road trip.

[@rubenlopez4373]

I saw you driving I70 by cooper mountain...

[@inastrangeland1]

Great video Alex. Now you meed to do the same in a C2S. Show the world that a proper 911 with rwd can also handle the snow…

[@Mckorzi]

Excellent, fantastic video. You absolutely did the right thing with this beautiful car. I envy you and your road trip👍 cheers from Mallorca

[@Blacksunshine636]

I had snow tires no my Miata and I swear that it was more capable than most of the SUV's on the road. This thing must be a blast!!!!

[@NaijaPrince15]

This was dope. Looking forward to more!

[@chancewilson207]

Consider yourself lucky that the Million Dollar Highway from Ouray to Durango was closed. It is absolutely terrifying in the winter.

[@m5pilot397]

It’s kinda scary in the Summer!

[@jmerey]

Try it in a 2 wheel drive rental, that was fun….

[@derekheuring2984]

As a teen ager growing up up in Canada I drove everywhere in a 1964 VW Beetle with studded snow tires. Never got stuck and that was driving it to every ski-hill in the area. 90% of getting around in snow is knowing what you're doing, only 10% is your vehicle's ability.

[@darrinmoore3139]

That car is a long way from Dave’s heated garage 😂

[@BarryMDHo]

We all need a cost effective 911 4S Dakar style version. A little lift, perhaps electronic adjustable height suspension, increased approach and departure angled front and rear facia, off road modes, and viola! I could use my '23 Bronco V6 Sasquatch version for the really big heavy stuff, and the 911 for everything else. Hehe!

[@RedRaider180J]

Nice. Skywagon in the background is a bonus.

[@LivingOnCash]

Wow, love this car! I live in northern NV near Lake Tahoe and this car would be a perfect all season fun car for up here. I would still keep my Jeep though. The reason people drive SUV's is because they have real four wheel drive, they have more ground clearance so you're not plowing in deep snow, they have way more interior room and the cost of ownership is way lower. No IMS, RMS, AOS, bore scoring, and other catastrophic failures. Can't beat a Porsche for driving fun though. Great video but too quick jumping from one scene to another for these old eyes to keep up. Would have liked to see more detail on adding the rack and other stuff. How did you run the CB antenna cable into the car?

[@BrendonWagner]

Dude's living the dream, making me want to sell my car for a 996 again...

[@taylorb9226]

Take my subscription.

[@daggidding4478]

The every day sportscar (also in snow). Great video 😀👍

[@ol48spring]

Bore score totally rules dude🤙🏻

[@wiegraf9009]

Very cool trip! The one thing that really would have helped is chains for your tyres. That would allow the AWD to be more effective even though there's not much weight over the front wheels. Frankly, I think the car would really benefit from being raised a bit as the extra suspension travel would allow you to carry some more speed over the rough terrain, but chains would be the cheap and easy fix!

[@m5pilot397]

Doubt you could fit any, without risking damage to the car, which is for sale. Even the low-profile ones. The car is definitely not designed for chains.

[@davidnimmo5115]

Fantastic episode total respect I love that you enjoy driving your 911🤩👍

[@nafnaf0]

This is awesome! I might try to do this someday. I would bring a -20F bag and some survival grear just in case I got stuck.

[@Maxx.Powell]

Looks like a great time. Still can’t get past those headlights unfortunately lol

[@m5pilot397]

Do you see them while you’re driving a 996? Have you ever driven one? Thanks for keeping the prices low. Tell all your homeys!

[@hugohugo2832]

Perfect car. The Turbo is even better. I’ve had mine 8 years

[@MW-uy3np]

i gotta sub after watching this masterpiece video

[@JimBob_1975]

Nothing wrong with the headlamps, 996.1 or 996.2.

[@lukeagostini5487]

What an epic story!

[@TheAdrian1977]

Beautiful story... Thank you!

[@goowol9949]

You are the truth influencer. I have the same C4S, by the way.