Last Of Its Kind - Porsche 911 Carrera (997.2) [911OBSESSED]

On this one, we sit with @911obsessed and chat about his journey to the 911 and what all he has done with it.
This is such an amazing car and the details are so inspiring. It makes me want my 997 back.
Hope you all enjoy this one. Here are some timestamps to help you navigate.
00:00 - Teaser for 911Obsessed
00:25 - Intro
00:48 - Peter has a surprise
01:44 - Using the film slate for the first time.
01:49 - Startup from the cinematic sequence
02:48 - Learn about this journey to the 911.
03:22 - BMW M3 when he could not get a Porsche 911
03:57 - Gets a Porsche Boxster
07:30 - The Porsche commercial from his childhood.
07:50 - How long did his 911 stay stock
08:22 - The mods that were done to his 911 @BC Forged North America wheels and suspension, exhaust, @Fabspeed Motorsport intake etc.
10:57 - Whats next for mods?
13:54 - Whats next for cars? Its not another Porsche
14:30 - 911Obsessed IG and photography
15:24 - How did he get into Photography?
16:21 - Top things that make the car special
17:08 - Outtro
17:39 - The Film

[@jaghi151]

I have the 2012 911 Turbo S. I love his headlights. I wished he had mentioned the company that made the headlights. They’re beautiful.

[@thedevthing]

We have a bunch of comments suggesting to search on eBay. But there is a newer and likely better option if you want to check it out blog.theretrofitsource.com/porsche-911-and-997-get-new-modernized-led-headlights

[@andygowing9677]

I've taken a look but the.current ones don't seem to have the fantastic halo light that yours have.

[@rdhug]

I have a 2011 Turbo S. It’s a weekend car, I wouldn’t want to drive it every day because I don’t want to get “used to it”. It’s so much fun to drive I still get giddy every time I start it up.

[@jaghi151]

@@rdhug I feel the same way.

[@lucasm5889]

those new headlights look like they were taken from a 992... can we try to get the name of the company who makes the headlights the guy in your video has on his car? they are absolutely awesome, where the one you are suggesting seem to have been taken from a newer 911 which i am sure the people here do not want :-)) @@thedevthing

[@jahblessone]

It’s a funny thing about a Porsche, there’s the moment you know you want one, there’s the moment you first own one, and for the truly afflicted, there’s the decade or two that passes in between. 997.2 is the best water-cooled 911 period. Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@thedevthing]

Appreciate the feedback. Owning a Porsche is an experience for sure and it’s rewarding to drive. 🙌🙏😃 Appreciate the support and stay tuned for more 🙌😃🙏

[@sherparoyale]

I knew I wanted one when I was 12 and saw a yellow targa for the first time in Commando. It only took me 30 more years to get a 996tt cab and a brief relationship with a cayenne turbo mid way 😂

[@lro5159]

Absolutely timeless machine.. the 997.2 is a forever car

[@thedevthing]

💯🙌😃

[@maxmeier532]

Not keeping a car stock has been historically been the number 1 mistake of each owner.

[@cboria148]

@@maxmeier532 always keep stock--maybe modify radio, add radar detector, and potentially exhaust and cold air intake (with stock)

[@johnnybaby4036]

@@thedevthinghello would it be possible for you to let me know exact specs and model of wheels and tires. Or provide me owners info so I can ask

[@thedevthing]

@johnnybaby4036 Peter is the owner and you can reach him on IG instagram.com/911obsessed

[@freddysardinas1351]

The 997 is the best gen ever! Analog and the perfect size.

[@thedevthing]

💯💯😃🙌

[@lbco5229]

As a 997.1 owner … I agree with how wonderful they are.

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃💯

[@XxSniper32]

Peter is the reason why I bought my 997.2 (2011), and I just started buying the mods for it - BC Forged KL12 - 992 Head lights - 991 front spoiler - Fab speed exhaust tips carbon fiber

[@thedevthing]

Thats amazing. Congrats on your new toy. I am glad Peter's build inspired you. I have shared this comment with him. 😃🙌

[@st33fie]

Can’t get over how GOOD this car looks

[@thedevthing]

💯💯😃🙌 it’s amazing 🙌

[@user-fo2el6jm7n]

Agreed.

[@leoshamar88]

I just bought my 997.2 GTS 2012 MT, and I couldn't be any happier. The size of the car, the power and Porsche manual transmission are great. The best 911 for daily drive.

[@thedevthing]

Wow, amazing. Congrats on getting a unicorn. 997.2 GTS is probably the most special GTS of the 911 generations. 🙌😃

[@StochasticWolf]

Aerokit?

[@thedevthing]

Aerokit would be a nice option too. Not a must. But I would take one with the aerokit 😃

[@milohajek]

There really is nothing like a 911, the marketing, the commercials, the engineering, the performance, the history, the fact that there is NO SUBSTITUTE.

[@thedevthing]

💯💯🙌😃

[@VivekM1]

The simplicity and the shot selection in the film is awesome ! Was a treat to watch !

[@thedevthing]

Appreciate that feedback 🙏🙌😃

[@MotorDynasty]

100% relate to the statement "it feels like a cockpit" I owned a 991.1 and the airiness within that car just didnt sit right with me after owning a 997. Sold the 997 and major regrects, thankfully back in to a 997 and the way the interior/cockpit wraps around you is special

[@_alpha_sam_3544]

I get chills from this video

[@thedevthing]

🙏😮😃

[@jeremyhardy5234]

Peter, I know I’ve told you this before..but man it literally sits perfectly

[@thedevthing]

💯🙌😃

[@billyjomha3291]

Great video. 997 is the last real Porsche.

[@thedevthing]

Thank you. 😃🙌 I miss my 997.2 GTS 🥲

[@dr.maxpower8860]

Yessss, but the MK1 with the last Mezger engine.

[@maxmeier532]

@@dr.maxpower8860 Only the turbo and it was the same as the 996 turbo so imho you'd be better of with the 996 turbo. Sure it has the questionable headlights, but the 997 is just very bland and what's not spoken about enough is how ugly both 997.1 and .2 rear lights are.

[@jasonbarracks9592]

Really Nice Porsche! The 997 Porsche is the best Iteration personally, looks banging!

[@thedevthing]

💯🙌😃 agree with that.

[@fredianocappellaro7406]

GRANDE PORSCHE 😍 👍 🇮🇹 🔝

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃💪

[@280warrior]

Its funny, He was looking for an 911 and found an M3. I was looking for an M3 and found a 911. Love the shots of the cars in motion!

[@thedevthing]

😂😂😃 life is strange that way eh 😂😃🙌

[@joshthemediocre7824]

Every car this guy owned and modded looks better for it, he has outstanding taste. I love the carrera, it sits perfect.

[@thedevthing]

100% agree with that 😃

[@FrewRyan]

Only a couple minutes in and already blown away by the production quality. Feels like it was made by a channel with a million subscribers. Excited to see it grow!

[@thedevthing]

Really appreciate that feedback. 🙌🙏😃🙏

[@273VIPER]

Third time watching this video and it’s so tastefully modded

[@thedevthing]

Appreciate that 😃🙌

[@yasplz_g8339]

Absolutely incredible

[@thedevthing]

Appreciate that 🙏😃🙌

[@vaflur]

I wonder how many times I’ve watched this video 😂 Can’t stop! Great job, amazing cars and people

[@thedevthing]

Hahaha that’s awesome, I appreciate all the support. Weather has been bad on the weekend to film these type of videos. Hopefully we will have a clear weekend soon. 🙌😃

[@aaaaachew]

Fantastic videography!

[@thedevthing]

Appreciate it, thank you 🙌😃🙏

[@tarcynascimento5627]

Just awesome! Well done...again!!!

[@thedevthing]

Thanks man 😃🙌🙏

[@G_Ozare]

That is STUNNING 👌🏼

[@thedevthing]

💯😃🙌👍

[@Em6726]

Freaking beautiful 997

[@thedevthing]

💯🙌😃

[@PropDeskJunkie]

Great stuff! The interview followed up by the video is OUT OF THIS WORLD!

[@thedevthing]

Thank you, appreciate that support and feedback. 😃

[@edwardko-mortgage1237]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing!! Love the 997 series of vlogs!! Definitely 993 and 964 would be another awesome vlog!!

[@thedevthing]

Thank you, I appreciate that. If I can get my hands on a 993 or 964, I would definitely do another video 😃🙌

[@robpenna3994]

Excellent, especially the high quality photos!

[@thedevthing]

🙏🙌😃

[@markhall9007]

I love love love my 2004 911 cabriolet. It’s my dream car. They are truly timeless!!!!

[@thedevthing]

💯💯😃🙌

[@kurumabakka]

After my 930! The 997.2 is the one to get ❤️

[@thedevthing]

💯😃🙌 the 930 must be so special 😃 such a desirable car now a days

[@davidmorais2394]

I’ve owned my 997.2 C4S 6-sp cab for close to 10 years and have never tired of the car. It’s a beautiful, balanced car and inspires confidence every time I sit in it. I recently added an 86 3.2 M491 targa - superb car - to my collection and another keeper. They are recognisably similar cars but the driving experience is unique in each. I’m still learning to drive the 86 and getting comfortable with it. Old school 915 transmission which I’m surprisingly really enjoying. Feels like a throwback to porsche racing history and a very close connection to the transmission and engine. Feel blessed and hope to inspire my son to keep these cars (and the others - classic Alfas) when the time comes to pass them on! Good video - thank you from Kuala Lumpur! Best, David

[@thedevthing]

Appreciate the comment and love your collection of cars. Hope your son will start to appreciate these cars. We need the car enthusiast culture to carry on to the next generation 😃🙌🙏

[@davidmorais2394]

@@thedevthing thanks! I also drive a fully restored (nut and bolt) 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 2000 and am in the process of restoring another 1973 AR Guilia 1600 - which I’m resto-modding : fast road 2000 Nord engine and intend to upgrade suspension, exhaust and brakes. Keep up with your videos! All the best, David

[@a.c.e.7568]

I love these kinds of videos. I remember seeing one of your first videos when you were up at the lookout in Gatineau Park. The 997, the last Porsche where when you popped the engine lid, you can actually see an engine, much like my 993 Carrera but unlike my 991.1 Carrera 4 GTS, both manuals. The more sophisticated these cars become, they seem to be aimed at "key turners", a phrase I coined well over a decade ago because the newer these Porsches get, owners get them serviced instead of working on them which I find so enjoyable. Some of us Porsche fanatics start early, as in when I was 10 years old and it took 42 years to own my first Porsche, thanks to an accident where my motorcycle got hit from behind (damn mobile phone user) while I was stopped in traffic during my annual Alps motorcycle tours. Life can be short so time to get the car I always wanted. I can relate to that Porsche Commercial video at 7:05. I downloaded that video ages ago; it is a keeper. That and "An Early 911" video on KZbin. Some of us are really Porsche obsessed having been to the Porsche museums a few times each as well as the location of where the first 356 was built in Gmünd in Kärnten, Austria. I also stopped in at the summer residence of Porsche where the small chapel on their property laid to rest the family that passed away. Many owners have no idea what Ferdinand Porsche and his son Ferry had to go through during two wars, the jail time and struggles. So many books on the history of the owner and the make that anyone that is obsessed should read. Most Porsche owners are picky but that guy who did the Gundo Hack at 9:30 needs to learn how to weld. Hell, my oxy-acetylene welds look as good as any TIG weld. Love looking at some of the garages and their size in your videos. I have two 911s and four motorcycles in a standard 19x19 foot garage and trust me, it is tight. LOL But not bad for a guy that grew up on the other side of the tracks. Glad to see Peter found the car that he always wanted. Now lets see how long he hangs onto it.

[@thedevthing]

This is amazing. Thank you for sharing your story and supporting my channel. I love what Porsche 911 offers as a package for the driver and how it fits into any lifestyle. 🙌😃🙏🙏😃

[@johncowie3092]

The car is still so tasteful it’s immaculate

[@thedevthing]

It truly is an amazing build 😃🙌🏁🏎️

[@TurboSmurfHDRemix]

Beautiful presentation of a stunningly beautiful car. Thank you!

[@thedevthing]

I really appreciate that feedback and glad you enjoyed it.

[@Aspireonthego]

Damn, that M3 is a gem!

[@slytherben]

Your video work is so exceptionally good. People have no idea how much work you put into this. But I can tell it was a labor of love and commend your for your hard work and creativity!!

[@thedevthing]

Thank you, that means a lot and the feedback is appreciated. 😃🙌🙏 it’s not perfect, but it’s a learning and fulfilling journey 😃😃

[@TheSniperRock]

perfect build, thank you for the interview!

[@thedevthing]

🙏🙌😃

[@wwewwgunboun]

Love my 6 speed 997.2 GTS. Best driver car I have ever owned.

[@thedevthing]

That’s amazing. I 💯 miss my 997.2 GTS

[@j.3854]

Idk how this came up on my recommended. Other than my recent obsession to watch Pcar vids ha. But you get a sub for sure. Great content.

[@thedevthing]

Amazing. Thank you for the support 🙌😃🙏

[@patricktranbarger3088]

Stunningly beautiful.

[@thedevthing]

🙏🙌😃

[@911obsessed]

🙌

[@MontySpecTT]

I understand. Completely. Thank you.

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃

[@Jlawrence114]

My story is soooooooo similar to his story.. I have an affinity for these cars.. I currently have the 987.. Saving to buy the 911. The car I have dreamed of since a kid!! Your story is a true inspiration 😊 Thanks for sharing..

[@thedevthing]

That’s amazing 🙌😃 glad you liked the story and the vid 🙌😃🙏

[@scottt.4596]

Great video! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@thedevthing]

🙏🙌😃

[@meganpaterson427]

I love that for all of us these are our forever cars!! ❤❤

[@thedevthing]

It’s a true test of car ownership 😂😃🙌

[@OGMAAL]

a beauty! His mods are so lowkey and it made it look even better... Props!

[@thedevthing]

💯💯😃🙌

[@erkang27]

beautiful view, good take

[@thedevthing]

Appreciate that. Thank you for watching 😃🙌

[@underrated_assets]

Just discovered your channel after your latest episode. Love the content and quality!…Now watching all the amazing previous episodes.

[@thedevthing]

Thank you so much for the support and feedback. It’s much appreciated. 😃🙏🙌

[@sheruwalia7450]

Great content! love the simplicity!

[@thedevthing]

Thank you, I appreciate that 🙌😃🙏

[@peakm3199]

Another amazing video 👏🏻

[@thedevthing]

Thank you 🙏🙌😃 thank you for watching

[@RoopsPhoto]

Amazing video. So much passion in this. Makes me fall in love again and again.

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃🙏

[@travis4161]

Man the films at the end are so well done and epic! Love the series and looking forward to more :)

[@thedevthing]

Appreciate the feedback. It’s definitely motivation to do more 😃🙌🙏

[@marvinwalker363]

And I have a EVOM tune but I’m told the highest tune is a stage 3

[@wizofoz7523]

Love to own a 997.2 one day and you’ve taken the classic to another level with those subtle changes, love it!

[@thedevthing]

💯😃🙌 it’s a clean way to modernize the 997

[@s7emilio]

Such a beautiful 997. That car has come across my instagram many times.

[@thedevthing]

💯💯 a beautiful ride.

[@911obsessed]

Thanks 🙂

[@du3lcitiz3n]

So glad I moved from Ontario to Indiana where no front plates are required.

[@thedevthing]

😃🙌 those front plates are such a pain. Quick release plate mounts seem to be helping now. But I wish we didn’t need them in Ontario 😃

[@4444aliraza]

Wow hats off on the tasteful and well thought out mods/ upgrades. Lovely

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃💯

[@911obsessed]

Thank you 🙌

[@ubonrat8653]

Great video, awesome car

[@thedevthing]

🙏🙌😃

[@gerardov.9716]

Nice era, today's Porsche is humongous.

[@thedevthing]

💯💯 bigger and much faster and scarier at the high end of that power 😃🙌

[@bubbajohnson8098]

Yes, current 911 is too big. These designs look good, but my favorite style is the black 911 in the bad boys movie.

[@LeeePowers]

New ones are the size of a speedboat,and goes faster than a speedboat.

[@lbco5229]

997s are beeyooootifuuul!

[@thedevthing]

🙏😃

[@Sonnycrockett1989]

Great work!

[@thedevthing]

🙌🙏😃

[@FrancisCoDe_]

Awesome vid yet again! Would love to see some driver POVs of some of these cars going through backroads

[@thedevthing]

Appreciate the feedback man. Will try to incorporate it into future videos

[@razorworks111]

Awesome cinematography!

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃🙏 appreciate that 😃

[@tjm3roundrock]

My 2005 Carrera looks exactly like this one -- less yellow calibers and belts -- and I can tell you from experience, the driving feel is awesome. A classic and modern car all rolled into one. Also, notice that his (as well as mine) rear wing stays concealed at speed to preserve the classic look. Point to ponder: 2005 = easily fixed ims.

[@justinmaccreery2490]

My goodness, what beautiful photos @911obsessed Peter Nowacki takes! And one of the coolest looking 911's I've ever seen. The silver color, custom headlights, stance, yellow seatbelts matched with brakes, and brushed wheels gives it an extraordinary look! Yet, a little low to the ground for Charlotte roads. I'd tear the front of it off in a day... Cheers and thanks for the fun video

[@911obsessed]

Thank you for the kind words 🙌😊

[@thedevthing]

Amazing, glad you enjoyed the video 🙌😃🙏

[@jdjames997]

Excellent video, phenomenal imagery. If your a car guy, and a Porsche guy, this is amazing stuff. I was lucky enough to just purchase a 997.2 myself, in triple black. This video has inspired me to grab my camera and start taking some pictures. I love Porsches, always have since i worked at a dealer as an 18 year old, detailing cars. I used to take 911’s that were rough and make them pristine by buffing the entire car, then polish, then old school wax (the days, no Teflon or ceramic). Porsches always has such great quality paint, they usually turned out well. I learn new things in every video i watch, and i leaned a few things on this one. So thank you!

[@thedevthing]

Appreciate the great feedback and glad you enjoyed it 😃🙌 Congrats on the 997.2, it is a keeper 😃

[@r33fal]

Just came across your channel and this video- great content!

[@thedevthing]

That’s awesome. Thank you for the support 🙏🙌😃

[@CedrickLubin29]

I love the amazing journey of the 997.2 Carrera and it always has been a dream of mine to one day own a Porsche 997 Turbo

[@thedevthing]

997 turbo in manual is a unicorn now. 😃

[@CedrickLubin29]

@@thedevthing yeah, I agree

[@joeracer302]

Awesome b-roll 😊 silver is so timeless on a 911, love my GT silver T

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃🙏 amazing. 💯💯 the 911s are timeless

[@jdc3636]

Timeless designs, 911s are legend

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃💯

[@oldsoulboy6483]

Fabulous looking car and stunning photography and production, I real talent behind the camera!

[@thedevthing]

911obsessed is great with photography, I love his work. Thank you for your support 😃🙌 Happy New Year

[@codyedsall9459]

super clean car. absolutely love it. those wheels are so satisfying to look at, the machine work is so detailed. lot of engineering went into those. (I'm a CNC Machinist btw) refinement does so much more for me than the dollar figures and wow factor. nice display of your skills with the Outro too.

[@thedevthing]

Thank you for that 😃🙌🙏 Those BC forged wheels are super nice 😃🙌

[@mexykpietrov]

I absolutely love your car. I follow you on IG and now when I see the film I'm even more impressed how clean and tasteful this build is.

[@911obsessed]

Thank you 😊

[@thedevthing]

🙌👍😃

[@heyitsCedrick]

i just picked up my 996 and its been a blast!

[@thedevthing]

That’s amazing congrats. Watch the 996 go up in value. All 911 drive so wonderfully 😃🙌💪

[@aresmatthew]

I Love you 997 😍😋😍

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃🙏

[@petercrawford5085]

Nice shots of RPM Technik's CSR "Snakebite" with the cool interior mods. Been in that car and it's a great place to sit.

[@911obsessed]

It is stunning

[@Nick_Henri]

Great mods and love the headlights!

[@thedevthing]

💯💯🙌😃 the lights we my highlight 😃

[@gilbertluna5158]

Where can i get those headlamps? Please let me know i want some

[@michaelbyers955]

Great video. I have an e90m3 and next car will be a 911. Thanks for sharing

[@thedevthing]

That’s amazing. Keep the E90 M3 if you can when you get the 911. It’s a keeper 😃🙌

[@michaelbyers955]

@@thedevthing absolutely. I buy for keeps. 911 then e46m3 csl when its 25 years old.

[@thedevthing]

Amazing 🙌😃

[@speedstreet2573]

Love this car very nice job

[@thedevthing]

🙏🙌

[@andrewhkim]

Been following your 911Obsessed account. Such a clean build and photos to match. Great job!

[@911obsessed]

Thank you :D

[@thedevthing]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@waji9566]

The photos ofe the car are amazing. This guy is rellly good.

[@911obsessed]

Thank you ☺️

[@thedevthing]

💯😃🙌

[@ZondaF355]

He should really look into Ferrari 355. 5 valve engine, ITBs, dry sump, 8500 redline. The engine alone is a masterpiece and the design is second to none. Lighter than a 360 with near the same power level. Awesome 997.2!

[@juniorsaldana9444]

Ooweee that rides 🔥🔥🔥🔥 homie.....

[@thedevthing]

🙏🙌😃

[@renneleven]

My man Peter! Freshest silver 97.2 out there. 😁

[@thedevthing]

💯😃🙌 Peter has an eye for beauty 😃

[@911obsessed]

Thanks Sean! 🙌

[@ethenhunt1451]

Absolutely awesome get him back on with his car would like to see the mods

[@thedevthing]

Amazing, thank you. 😃🙌🙏 Maybe we can do a walk around video and dive into some of the details. 🙌🙌

[@lrnasigo1]

Cool interview and video cinematic’s. For me the 997.2 is the best and this example is amazing. If only you could see the engine in the 991 & 992

[@thedevthing]

Thank you for the comment. 😃🙌🙏 💯 miss seeing the engine. I guess it’s the price of progress 😃🙌

[@kbaez]

I don't want a 997, I don't want a 997, I just don't! And then this dude drops this video. I need a 997! lol awesome video and that 997 is the epitome of clean, fresh and perfection IMO that is. Bravo my good sir.

[@thedevthing]

😂😂😂 glad you enjoyed the video. 997s are the last of the analog machine from Porsche. The 991 went onto electric steering and 991.2 did away with NA and went turbo. Such a shame. There are rumours that 911 with an NA motor is coming for the 992.2 . That will be interesting

[@krsx80]

Can you provide more info on the front lip? This car is super clean. Amazing.

[@thedevthing]

I believe it this. It’s essentially a 991 front lip on the 997 emc2design.com/porsche-997-front-lip-spoilers

[@hobear637]

Amazing video, ignore the comments on rennlist. Great cinematography and a great break away from all the old and tired conversations about the 997.

[@thedevthing]

Thank you and genuinely appreciate the support 🙏😃🙌

[@andygowing9677]

Fantastic inspiration for a 997.2 C2S owner. I'm in the UK and struggling to find the fantastic headlights in the video. Can you give some specific details about the model and manufacturer. I also found the video of your exhaust mod. Fantastic! I've been thinking about a centre muffler delete as a starting point. Topgear and Hayward Scott are on my shortlist.

[@martingregor6718]

Nice work!

[@thedevthing]

Thanks man, appreciate it 🙏😃🙌

[@garronphillip]

Just Subscribed! Great Channel Brother!

[@thedevthing]

Thank you, I really appreciate the support 😃🙌🙏

[@tpmbe]

Forever car for sure 😄

[@thedevthing]

😃🙌😃

[@911obsessed]

Thank you again for all the work you've put into this, it turned out amazing :)

[@jmswng77]

Love that u kept the original bumper, which looks all together perfect with that simple lip upgrade. What is the name/spec of that front lip guard? Would that fit on a dot 1 turbo? Greatly appreciate it!

[@911obsessed]

@@jmswng77 Thanks! It is the Sport PASM lip front the 991.1 modified slightly to fit the 997.2 bumper. I don't think there is way to adapt to a Turbo bumper.

[@jmswng77]

@@911obsessed Should have known it wasn’t that simple 😕. Look forward to seeing ur future mods!

[@marybethprotz3261]

Where did you get the Porsche center caps for the BC Forged Wheels? Thanks

[@911obsessed]

@@marybethprotz3261 The caps are still BC, i ordered custom sized decals that fit in the center of the gear design.

[@jee-emdoubleyou513]

Great videa. I had a very similar experience. Couldn't find the right 997, so went with an Interlagos Blue e92 M3 manual, kept it for 2 years, and then found a 997.2 C2S manual, and jumped on it. Two very different cars, obviously, but both are great. I won't sell the 911 any time soon, but I do miss the e92's noise!

[@thedevthing]

That’s amazing. 😃 thanks for sharing your journey. I am really wanting a E92, but I have the new M2 on order. It will be a game time decision closer to spring 😃

[@arturinjo]

One day. Maybe.

[@thedevthing]

💯🙌😃👍

[@Bae_Cha]

I just love Porsches from this era. 987, 997 are the last analog Porsche. Starting from 991,981 body became bigger, interior and the key fob became modern and they lost the hydrolic steering. I do love the later models of Porsche but I think 987.2, 997.2 are the best design and gives better driving experience.

[@thedevthing]

💯 I have been tossing back and forth on getting back into a 997.2 just for that raw experience. 😃😅🙌

[@darrelltuttle8298]

This 997.2 is my inspiration

[@thedevthing]

😃🙌🙌

[@darrelltuttle8298]

@Prabhul Dev I'm looking at a 997.1 but, I'm not sure if the IMS bearing has been replaced. The car looks great but, the price for a rebuild if the bearing hasn't been replaced keeps me at bay.

[@thedevthing]

If you look through some of the comments some are saying that all the 997.2 are safe. But the way I have been a looking at since my initial research is that all the 997 turbos are bullet proof. The one from 2011 onwards are safe too. Porsche had fixed the IMS issues from 2011 on. Some say it was earlier. But I play it safe with 2011 onwards. At the same time when you do the PPI the mech might be able to check that for you. Good luck on your hunt 🙌😃

[@911obsessed]

@@darrelltuttle8298 The failure rate of the IMS is low, especially on 2006+ cars, however there is always a small risk. Replacing the IMS with an upgraded deaign on 2005 cars that have the smaller bearing design is great insurance and piece of mind. The 997.2 (2009+) cars have a completely redesigned motor that has 40% less components and no IMS, also cases of bore scoring are significantly decreased.

[@darrelltuttle8298]

@Prabhul Dev thanks. The 997.1 I'm looking at is an 07 with 68,000 miles for $47,000. It looks great.

[@watchmyepics]

Great car and story!! Definitely would love one bone stock for me, maybe exhaust for more sound

[@thedevthing]

Definitely worth exploring for sure

[@philipm.4040]

Great work… would it be possible to do more of a vehicle walk around for future videos?

[@thedevthing]

A great idea. Will try to incorporate it in future videos. 🙌😃🙏

[@williammorris3334]

I’m keeping my 981 Boxster S for my daily and when it’s paid off the 997.2 is what I want. Love the suspension. I put the x73 on my Boxster and it changed the cars look completely from the base suspension, just as on this 997. These cars must be lower than stock to look right.

[@thedevthing]

That’s a good plan. The mod engine recipe from Porsche is so good. A GT4 or a GT4RS with a 997 would be epic also 😃🙌