Living With A 997.2 GT3

[@dlombana161]

Even if I had 5 times the money to spend on a vehicle, a GT3 is still dream car status.

[@TedwardDrives]

You're a man of great taste

[@pdds1]

You certainly won't regret it!

[@mollie2owens]

I’m on my fiancé’s KZbin but we’re buying a 997S and fitting it with the suspension and aero. If the motor were to go a GT 3.6, 3.8, or a 4.0 hopefully. The Big But about it is if we just buy a GT3 instead! I knew as soon as I knew Chris Harris, another one of my favorite journalists/awesome car guys I truly listen to that the 4.0 would be outrageous in value and greatness. So what my conclusion is honey we should just buy a 997 GT3. Thank you for the awesome video and review, my first time watching! Thank you for the spot to ramble, also living in our area we can drive to the beach for a day or be in the mountains on the Dragon’s Tail U.S. 129 in a few months! And sorry for the rambling! LOL Great Video still, got me going on about Porsche’s

[@ksfpubstar2]

I agree and I've put a lot of thought into it. Why would I want a Lambo or Ferrari so low you can't take it anywhere and the engine service is so often and cumbersome just wasting money for a status symbol. Porsches are generally reliable. You'll get some looks but it's not as flashy as a super exotic car. Plus I would be too afraid to drive anything exotic with fears that someone would hit me or I'd curb the front end just seems stressful

[@Accensioni]

Same

[@martinnoyola8520]

The way the engine screams is just so amazing

[@Saif0412]

I'd rate the porsche flat sixes in the GT3's as amongst the best, 👌

[@ayowser01]

it's amazing how quickly it picks up revs

[@carswithluke]

Killer sound!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks Luke! This car was really something special

[@carswithluke]

@@TedwardDrives What exhaust is it? really considering a 997

[@TedwardDrives]

The setup was evoms headers, rsr x pipes, test pipes and stoic muffler

[@JohnSmith-in1tt]

Between the sound and the handling, that car is amazing, and the fact that it has a stick makes it absolutely perfect

[@cpy]

My friend bought a 997.2 GT3. After we (barely) got it to a highway (god damn it's low, and screw MA roads), the car is completely mental! Just hearing that noise again....omg

[@MK5JETT]

MA roads are the bane of my lowered cars existence, western mass is KILLER

[@st33fie]

i caught myself closing my eyes a couple of times enjoying the sweet sweet sound

[@garymartin7842]

I used to be Corvette all the way until I drove a friends Porsche, now I understand.

[@TedwardDrives]

I love a good vette...esp the C7 GS...But theres something about a 911 that just makes life better

[@speedlife301]

Porsche makes great cars I’m getting a gt3 after I pay off my c7 but my friend has a gt3 and my c7 is faster in a straight line at the track and just as fast or faster in cornering speed at summit point track.

[@TexasRiverRat31254]

@@TedwardDrives I had a 2019 C7 GS...now own a Cayman 987.2 and there's no comparison. Better build quality, corners like a slot car and I can tell what the front wheels are doing.

[@fredriksvard2603]

Yes, numbers dont tell the whole story

[@M3spooni]

The best GT3! The last one with the Mezger powerplant. Not to mention the 997 is just the right size. The 991 and now 992 are huge. Love this video! I've watched it at least 10 times.

[@nls8520]

Those seats (aka GT2 buckets) were available during the 997.2 production run. On 997.2 GT3 they were an option, and in the RS they were fitted standard. Fixed back seats (aka Carrera GT seats) were only available in Europe for the 997.2 GT3 with their clubsport package which also included the cage, and fire extinguisher. Only until the next gen did we see fixed back bucket seats over in the US on a GT3. One possible way to tell if the a 997.2 GT3 was originally ordered with bucket is the inserts, on the pair like you have they are leather, generally indicating they were aftermarket installed as on most US cars equipped stock came with the alcantara inserts in my experience.

[@TheTopher]

Yes

[@TheTopher]

Yes

[@TheTopher]

Yes

[@DieselDan09]

Great audio sounds amazing

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks..This was a tough car to mic up

[@montaver2455]

Great vid. Even if it takes me 20 years so save up, I'm getting one of these and never selling it.

[@TedwardDrives]

I'm looking at 997.1 and wondering when to pull the trigger. these cars are so good.

[@montaver2455]

I feel like the e9x M3 and a 997 GT3 would be a pretty incredible 'do it all' stable. I've been musing swapping for an M2C but doesn't feel like enough of a step up, and ultimately I really want the Pcar so better off waiting a few years then going straight to that. I'm in NY so if your mate ever needs another driving opinion let me know :D

[@noahjz_]

I believe in you man one day you will have one if you work hard enough

[@laughingman4236]

Amen brother

[@thof8287]

Worked at a couple Porsche shops and drove every gen GT3 Mezger or Not they are all amazing sports cars. The 991.1 or 991.2 are absolute monsters. My dream GT3 is a 997.2 GT3RS 4.0

[@AronBell1]

It's like a symphony following you everywhere

[@nikosleonardos191]

I did those tunnels in my 997.2 Gts 6spd with sharkwerks bypass as a new yorker, i'm jealous of the tunnels Boston has coming into town. Not jealous however of their potholes

[@Carguy1999Reviews]

Hands down, the 1 car I want to own for the rest of my life. I would love to daily one of these. Can not wait till you get one!

[@americanassistancegroup]

Trust me, you do not want to daily a 997.2 GT3. - Guy who daily'd a 997.2 GT3 for 5 months

[@m3lowiesvlog715]

5 stars reviewer,thank you for the redline!!hats off to you.

[@haydenburgess3603]

I love that you can see all of the dirt on the shift knob so you know that it gets driven

[@avishardutta2578]

I don't know how you just have a couple of thousand views. It should be millions. The people of the world need to listen to that Mezger!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks! when you're a small channel like me it's really up to KZbin to decide if you get attention. Sharing helps!

[@avishardutta2578]

@@TedwardDrives I already did! Infact I used this video as a example of how people should really see beyond the 'Auto/Lifestyle' vloggers on KZbin. BTW, I love Carswithluke too!. Coincidentally, both of you have got sick 430 Scud videos up!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you! I agree entirely. I'm getting pretty bored with the same style most youtubers adopt. I may not be the most popular but I feel like its a style I can be proud of. Hopefully I get a lot more time with a scud in the future.

[@AMAR-ym7sz]

Beck in the early 2000s, the 996 GT3 was my favorite (realistic) Porsche to drive. The n.a. motor and no assist was great. I loved it!

[@wrightwheels9847]

Great video! Such an understated car! And that color!

[@diegoalvarez6861]

It's crazy to see, how much the thopher has grown and to think that in 20218 i didn't even knew he existed, i'm so glad i found his channel cause he's the best automotive youtuber out there in my opinion

[@msherlock1607]

Best GT3 review I’ve seen, and I’ve watched loads 🎉 bravo

[@JonasSmith1823]

You make the best car reviews I've ever seen or heard.

[@jeffrey-f]

This and a Giulia QV is the perfect garage for me

[@GianniAdduci]

Such a beautiful sounding car and looks like a blast to drive.

[@robertrishel3685]

You’re killing me with all these 911 videos!! Killing me with my unobtainable dream....

[@aaroncupp4498]

Such an incredible car! Also, thanks for the cyclists love - a cyclist

[@akingturtle]

The sound is soo throaty and so much better than a 991

[@Ludeboi420]

The sound is very nice

[@funroadz]

Amazing sound!

[@BIMMERZEITT]

Ok weird question, how does the comfort of this compare to your E39 M5? This GT3 is incredible... it will be hard to match the feeling of driving this one I'm sure

[@leonsiric398]

Great review! Knowing cars, feeling cars, great to watch!👍 Greetings to You from sunny Croatia🇭🇷

[@jdmchriz]

Let me ask the question again now, haha. Would you prefer the 997 GT3 or a 991 GT3 if given the opportunity?

[@scuddryvr8784]

I had the opportunity.

[@Krnnerdboy]

I would also choose the 997gt3. I do own one and am biased, however i also have a 997tt and a 993 and now looking to add a 996gt3. But sometime in the future, i will swap my 997tt for a 991tt. I love the 997/996 chassis for its rawness/driving dynamics and love the 991 chassis for its performance stats and improved dailyability

[@scuddryvr8784]

I want the 997.2 RS someday. Sometimes I wonder if I should have sold the the GT3, not bought my M, and gotten an RS instead. I see them for sale in Panamera magazine. Even the priciest ones would have been cheaper than having the GT3 and the cs. But....does it make sense to have an RS if you aren't going to track it? I also like having an option now, MT or DCT, naturally aspirated, or turbo.

[@pdds1]

@@Krnnerdboy I went from a 991.1TT to the 7.2GT3 and never looked back. The TT is obviously very fast and much more refined, but I'll never get over the sound of my GT3 and of course, manual! Now the only question is, 991.2 GT3 RS...

[@zaheer4024]

I keep coming back to this video.

[@MichaelCoburn]

Love your respect for cyclists. I am both a road cyclist and a driving enthusiast.

[@pdds1]

Very nice review! Love mine!

[@justinvoelker9781]

My dream car thank you!!!!

[@TedwardDrives]

My dream car as well!

[@moneyparhar]

I will take 997 GT2RS

[@kannepis]

THAT Sound 🤗

[@DwainDwight]

yep, my all time favourite

[@logwind]

What a sound. I want one. Three pedals, oh yeah.

[@93455Driver]

Sounds awesome!

[@CarTechConnect]

Instant like for this one! 🔥🔥🔥

[@petepeterson7997]

Another great car! Another great video! Keep em coming!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks Pete! Share with your car friends if they like gt3s

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

997.2 GT3 or GT3 RS... besides an Exige Cup... those last GT3s with the Metzger Motor sports engines (I’m sure I misspelled it)... my ultimate dream Car

[@hmk911]

Mezger

[@scottthompson5855]

That exhaust. Yummy. I am good with a five minute tunnel video. Make it so. Thanks for the ride.

[@Herman-zc7te]

Awesome vid!

[@JimZRyd]

OMG the sound❤️❤️❤️

[@PilotMega]

Beautiful Mezger melody !!!!!! Does it run catless headers or 200 cell cats?

[@ArchdukeAnderson]

God damn THE NOISE

[@oneflare9811]

Living with the dream

[@robertrishel3685]

My heart broke a little when you said you didn’t like “pops”.... to me, sound (particularly on a road car) is a huge part of the equation, and pops & bangs on the over run....well it’s just sublime❤️... because race car of course😂. Race car = cool 100% of the time. And the GT3RS does race car oh so beautifully😍😍

[@TedwardDrives]

Pops are great if they are real. Burble tunes to force the car to dump extra fuel just to make those bangs is a different story. I drove a 1969 Dino 246 GT recently that made some pops off throttle..It was wonderful! But if my M3 just popped and banged its way down to a stop I'd feel silly

[@stephensfriends]

Shoutout to the dudes revving the V6 Mustang vert hahahahah

[@Jbaezcars]

saucyp That was me man lol 😂😂

[@TedwardDrives]

im ded. happy the world is so small lol

[@robertocvrlos]

Little did we know there were cameras inside the GT3 lol #Mustangbros

[@donaldstorm4959]

Ted word that is an awesome car but I don't think I could ever drive it. I could sit in the passenger seat but I could not drive it. Have fun with it it looks like you're having a good time already. Bobby

[@povdrivekls8369]

do you edit and add saturation in your videos ? exposure brightnes

[@motormusique]

Love that you respect the cyclists

[@snerd851]

Nice. Greetings from Stuttgart. 👌🙂

[@jamescarrot2813]

Man I can't wait till your channel gets as big as Doug muero and you can do POV drives of Koenigseggs and stuff

[@Saif0412]

One of the best drivers cars 👌

[@theblackiealex]

997 is the king of water cooled era. Period.

[@nitrokyosho]

Ted I bought a 2022 shelby gt 500 after watching your video demo ride,just curious how you think it stacks up against this porshe. And I know the porshe is a more expensive car and I'm sure the interior is better but just curious your thoughts especially on the power.

[@lawrence.centinales]

got me saying mama mia on a german car that engine screaming is symphony

[@Slowcarfastbeans]

Is this the tunnel from mainland to BOS airport? The one where there is only one exit to the airport and backs up because people rush to get to the exit then slow down rapidly (either bc of navigational uncertainty or infrastructural reasons) instantly causing a backup?

[@Makta972]

Stickers....EVERYWHERE !!

[@ACUiTYinstruments]

Love the car, needs more purple. That shirt though ;-)

[@sammyh9542]

" I try to be a good boy but I cant..." then a prius passes by 🤣🤣🤣

[@starsaber2002]

When was that

[@sammyh9542]

@@starsaber2002 min 1:26

[@CRVB7]

Which headers and x-pipes ?? Great sound

[@vantage789]

My god.. the sound of this thing...

[@davidfromamerica1871]

This car is making my iPhone vibrate 😀

[@scottthompson5855]

“It’s not flashy”. Heh, heh. Riiiiiiiiight....

[@86prodetailer24]

...Massachusetts for ever!

[@Scope951]

What exhaust do you have? Sounds insane

[@simmo2745]

what is the exhaust make? Love it!

[@FreddyOakes]

O.M.G.

[@zacharylewis4860]

saw this car at cars and coffee this morning

[@TedwardDrives]

One of my favorites

[@JohnNick72]

What’s with the warning stickers all over the interior?

[@TedwardDrives]

The windows had just been tinted about 48 hours before filming so they were warning not to roll them down to avoid ruining the film

[@MrSWW]

2:29 owner is Taiwanese B.Wu

[@ayowser01]

respect for not being a hypocrite and giving respect for the cyclists; some of them are also car guys too!

[@TedwardDrives]

People who hate cyclists are morons. It’s just a person enjoying the road on an arguably more raw form of transportation haha

[@galeriafuentes]

did 997.2 GT3 have engine problems like catching on fire?

[@bolinwu3679]

Not at all

[@Jb001jb]

Early 991 gt3 had engine troubles.

[@luxuryviplifestyle9494]

Trillions like and best comment for you because you are best on Earth and follower respect you,we need videos in Real 120fps or 240fps 4K,8K and Sound in FullHD Surrounded.,

[@brianhimmelman420]

must have RS lightwheel flywheel?

[@TedwardDrives]

Yes

[@Trex00001]

excellent

[@flsupraguy]

Does anyone know what the exhaust setup is?

[@TheBobodrink]

Check Rennlist

[@peybackendeavors]

I own one. Fantastic drivers car.

[@sean1232]

Nice

[@promvatanapradit5540]

Jeeezus...

[@philliesphan334]

Does the owner track this car?

[@TedwardDrives]

Yes quite a bit haha

[@philliesphan334]

Does he daily it?

[@TedwardDrives]

A lot of the time yes

[@garyortolano7374]

Those potholes on city streets though...

[@TedwardDrives]

They'll eat a Porsche real quick

[@jeromeminthradeva7907]

Sounds like a 3.8l BMW E34 M5

[@moneyparhar]

997 GT3 is amazing but I will take 997 GT2RS

[@TheBobodrink]

YAS

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

I prefer a 2008 turbo. but this is nice.

[@joshuacarlson4768]

IM FN JEALOUS!!!

[@maestri240z]

What do you do for a job?!

[@TedwardDrives]

I actually made a video about that a few weeks ago

[@maestri240z]

Which one? Subbing...

[@TedwardDrives]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppTcg3yAoZKpqrM

[@peter1900]

Was will man in Amerika mit einem GT3?

[@dadaspot2320]

I wanted to like video, but than I realised that this video has exactly 911 likes. Sorrry but no more likes i guess. It's perfect this way 😁😁😁😁😁

[@TedwardDrives]

Forgiven

[@boston-ma-1980]

No. No music over the tunnel blast exhaust sounds. 🙉

[@TedwardDrives]

You should know my style by now haha...the raw stuff comes later on in the video

[@boston-ma-1980]

Tedward 👍 Keep up the good work. #RTD

[@albertovargas6613]

Away with your face, I want the car.

[@TedwardDrives]

Rip

[@viki_W.12]

Good as first car ? xDD

[@drjqool]

Nice car shitty area to live. I'd spend money on proper housing first.

[@TedwardDrives]

Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA is a shitty area?