Porsche GT4 (981) Buyers Guide-- Watch before Buying!

[@ACCollection]

*Great video!*

[@DriversTherapy]

Thanks!

[@jimbernal405]

That blue metallic color is stellar, with the background the car just looks great. The contrast of the PCCP’s really make the entire package stand out!

[@DriversTherapy]

Thanks Jim! 😎❤️🤘🏽💪🏽🙂

[@Lightdasher360]

It was suddenly cold because the GT4 is too cool, especially in blue. Thanks to you both for powering through with the weather for this, hopefully it's warmed up by now.

[@DriversTherapy]

Thanks Brandon! It was chilly but we are always excited to make videos. Thanks you for the continuous support. ❤️

[@993mike]

I've had mine for 5 years since new, and you're gonna love it. This is my eighth Porsche, and even including a previously owned 993 turbo and a 997 GT3, it's my favorite to drive. The only thing that would make me sell it would be the RS model, which I've been on a wait list for a year if & when it comes.

[@DriversTherapy]

Those are some cool Porsches you have owned. This is my second Porsche, the first one was a 996 Boxster I picked up from a friend that needed to be fixed. It am super excited to drive that GT4 and I have taken a few friends for drives and they are always impressed. I wonder how the RS model would be different.

[@fredpinczuk7352]

Just saw one on the road (Los Angeles, 405). I didn't get a good picture it was in heavy traffic and was being followed by the new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo (both with Proto-plates on). I would trade my GT4 for one in a heart beat (with a boat load of cash of course).

[@crazy3rdgen]

Really cold here in Florida too. Hey man, 2nd video and still no revs or driving. I'm gonna cry 😭. That color tho whew yummm

[@DriversTherapy]

Right!? the weather has been back and forth here but looking forward to some nice sunshine. Oh, we are putting together a driving video. Thank's Sean for the support man.

[@TheIcybus]

Great video! You answered one major question and that was seat comfortability especially on long drives. If I can grab one next year, I’m worried about 10+ hour trips, with stops of course

[@DriversTherapy]

Seats are great. The car is way more comfortable than I would have thought. You are going to want to by the bolster protector and make sure you don't wear anything on your belt.

[@DarkTouch]

i shared the same experience, 1200 mile drive with no lower back pain, the seats are alike a perfectly shaped cocoon, sooo comfortable.

[@d0cspeed]

I love my GT4

[@DriversTherapy]

It’s an epic car!!!

[@tomm5480]

Crazy world, I watched this when I was looking for a car, then bought one….THIS car (which I discovered via receipts and contacting a prior owner who sold it to you!). Reach out to me I’d love to communicate. BTW I owned 91 NSX for many years prior and a Alfa 4C spider immediately before.

[@DriversTherapy]

@@tomm5480 wow! You bought the GT4 from Doug? I am on Instagram. Would love to talk.

[@loopernz]

Hi how reliable are these compared to a Nissan gtr, being a boxer engine will it require a engine rebuild around 100,000kms like subaru, thanks

[@DriversTherapy]

Hello, thank you for watching my video. To be honest, I’ve never heard of a 3.8 Porsche engine needing to be rebuilt at 100,000 kms. Plenty of 911s out there with hundreds of thousands of miles. Porsche will always be a better build than a GTR. Reason why Porsche is a high-end brand.

[@feralc]

Hey nice video, any problems with the car during your ownership. I Just purchased a 2016 with 12k miles and I am thinking about the extended warranty. It is not Porsches as the manufacturers is already expired. I think third party extended warranties are a waste of money but I do not know if the car is that reliable. Thanks

[@DriversTherapy]

Hi! Thank you. It has been great car overall. Just two, this happened to me here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZzRh3qYqNeaj5I and an exhaust gasket because there was an aftermarket exhaust installed. This car is bult really well. Did you make sure your transmission recall was addressed?

[@feralc]

@@DriversTherapy the Porsche website doesn’t show any open recalls. The repair that you posted the website was expensive?

[@DriversTherapy]

@@feralc no, under 100 bucks if you do it yourself.

[@feralc]

@@DriversTherapy thank you

[@riceyhotstunna5921]

Thanks for this very informative video!

[@DriversTherapy]

Glad it helped. 🤘🏽

[@brontoo]

What are your thoughts on the reported strut tower failures on the GT4?

[@DriversTherapy]

It freaks me out but I’ve been good so far. I hear it can happen if you hit something really car or go off track. I don’t track the car even though that is what it is made for. I think it’s a rare occurrence and the car that happens to that I read about had a major event happen so it’s hard to say.

[@lotusupra]

Great video. How reliable has it been for you so far? Is insurance significantly higher than other cars you've owned?

[@DriversTherapy]

Hello! Thank you! It is an amazing car. No lie. I just drove it today and it puts a smile on my face every time. On the 981, the clutch is heavy and you have to get use to it but after that, the car is amazing. It sounds great and handles great. The only small issues I have is cleaning the interior, so many parts and it takes so much time but that is small thing. Insurance is maybe 40 bucks more than our Hyundai.

[@lotusupra]

@@DriversTherapy thanks for the reply. Looking forward to getting one soon!

[@DriversTherapy]

@@lotusupra awesome! If you have any question or advice buying one, let me know. 😎

[@-eyl3343]

Thanks for your video ! Very helpful ! I m looking forward to buy a 981 GT4 in my local Porsche dealer, the car has 47k km on it. Through the pictures all looks pretty good, I m planning to visit the dealer tomorrow. Do you have more tips or guide to help me for checking the car ? Thank you ❤

[@DriversTherapy]

Hi, thank you for the kind words. I would make sure to ask for the DME report and look under the car for sure. Also, make sure the spark plug service was done it at those miles. Dealership will mark up cars so make sure you are buying smart. Without PCCBs and carbon seats, the car will be worth way less. The seats make the car and they are awesome so I would not settle unless you are getting a crazy good deal. Let me know if you have any more questions, you can send me a link of car @ [e-mail]

[@-eyl3343]

@@DriversTherapy thanks a lot David for your reply ! I sent you the link of the car by email. Looking forward to hear you. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@fredpinczuk7352]

The carbon sport seats are like an old pair of leather gloves. They are tight to get in, but once you are in. It well, fits like a glove. PCCB are the only way to go, if you can't afford to replace them or service them. Go buy a Ford Mustang.

[@DriversTherapy]

I couldn’t say it better. Thank for checking out the video, Fred. 🤘🏽

[@Timygt4]

What about the sport chrono package ? I think it looks very classy and sporty inside ^^

[@DriversTherapy]

I love the Sport Chrono package. In fact, before I owned a Porsche, I always said that it had to have the clock and such.

[@davidcampbell4033]

Also pccbs don’t have all that brake dust that steel has..also I never heard about the recall on anyone’s videos b4 I bought mine so thank you. I have the agate grey I don’t know if that color costs more but I see very few of them for sale. I think the rear end of the new ones look like Altimas. Yuck 😂

[@DriversTherapy]

Hahah Altimas! that’s funny. 🤣 ya agate grey is a special color as well. That is a beautiful color too man. As far as the recall I have a whole video on it if you wanna check it out.

[@sunny8784]

Not ALL GT4 981s had recalls. This video isnt exactly accurate. If you ever owned a GT3, GT4, which had steel brakes, you will know they are more than efficient for the TRACK..not just the street, but the track, which this guy in the video has yet to track his GT4. The steel brakes last a very very long time, they are sized effectively for track performance. i have driven both, and i will tell you that you ae throwing your money away with carbon/ceramic brakes for the GT4..its a sub 3K lb sports car, the diameter of the steel brakes are more than sufficient and stops on a dime.

[@JohnNguyenVincent]

does this mean no more nsx content!? :(

[@DriversTherapy]

Oh no! Definitely some NSX content coming up. Just getting some of these videos done while the information is still in my head. 🤓

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

How cold is it there ??

[@DriversTherapy]

It’s been going back and forth. On that day the humidity was up and the wind was blowing and it was around 40 degrees. Felt colder then our usual 40 degrees due to the humidity.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

@@DriversTherapy 40F ... no way would i be out there doing that video. I give you both credit for that !!

[@DriversTherapy]

@@ACommenterOnKZbin hahah ya we was cold.

[@drakebonnellbonnell9045]

🏎

[@DriversTherapy]

😀

[@captnjim44smith74]

Please, when you use letters, you at least once, say the full explanation.

[@DriversTherapy]

What words or acronyms do you need help with?

[@captnjim44smith74]

I assume DMT? was a state agency we don’t have where I live.

[@DriversTherapy]

@@captnjim44smith74 I reviewed the video and I think you are referring to “DME” report. The DME report a common report that anyone looking for knows about or should know about. Here is a good video talking about if you are not familiar with it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIjTZmOBi795p5I

[@captnjim44smith74]

Thank you, this was new to me. I have driven competitively in SCCA, and never heard of this report.

[@DriversTherapy]

@@captnjim44smith74 no problem. The DME reports is mostly popular with Porsches.

[@brucemackenzie4952]

The ceramics are not worth it, $8,000 extra and unless you track the steel ones are just fine.

[@DriversTherapy]

Coming from standard steel brakes in most of my cars, the ceramics are a really cool experience. The braking is on a whole other level compared to steel brakes. As far as cost vs value goes, I think that depends on intended use of the car and frankly how much 8K has an impact on your personal finances. No regrets with my ceramics here but I also think having steel brakes would be fine based on how I drive the car. Thank you for watching the video.

[@sunny8784]

finally someone who actually owns a porsche stating facts! exactly, i have owned my GT4 for 3 years running, tracked my GT4, ran around the streets, absolutely ZERO, 0...zero issues with the steel brakes. If you think you need the carbon/ceramics, lets see you put it on the track ffs. This guy is in CO giving a review on a GT4 when hes never tracked his own car lol

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

2nd person ... woo-hoo :-)

[@DriversTherapy]

🤘🏽💪🏽🥳