My NEW car Porsche 964 Carrera 2 | Why go back to classics?

[@BrendanOShea]

Congratulations and welcome to 964 ownership! My advise, keep it '90's but enhance it with suspension, engine tuning, and light cosmetic upgrades.... but when someone sees it, they see an immaculate 964 as factory. I've had mine for 7 years and drive it every day. They have so much personality.... Also, it's a good idea to give your videos more of your personality as it's the stories behind the cars, that we also love. Drive safe.

[@MishaonWheels]

Appreciate your opinion on that! Thank you and definitely noted :))

[@SterlingMess]

Everything Brendan says. Mine has Bilstein B16s, but you wouldn't know, 993 Turbo brakes (which you can see ofc) and Classic Retrofit electric A/C. Otherwise, it's stock/standard.

[@UnMatesito]

I don't know how this guy has only 20k subscribers. Its one of the most cinematic and passionate video I have seen recently

[@dominikbachi434]

It’s nice to see a young guy enjoying the 964. I’m owning and maintaining a C2 since now 23 years and have continuously fun with it.

[@jasrupert]

Don’t lose the cinematic style….it is part of what drew me to your channel. Appreciate the effort. And always love an air cooled car.

[@marshallsonmotorsltd2101]

It goes in no other direction than the pure simplicity of narrow body 2wd as Porsche intended and design the car to be

[@gertstolk]

Please keep it original, you can't improve perfect 😉

[@MishaonWheels]

Well said !

[@ThePsychoticOne]

But come on we need the duck tail

[@johnnyboy1586]

​@@ThePsychoticOneok but only a little one😊

[@std882]

I own a 991.1 but I love a 964. I want a classic 911 with bug eye headlights and the small and narrow body. If I can't get one, I'd be ok too cos the 991 is really gorgeous in itself. Re restomod, if I were you, I wouldn't consider it. Instead I'd keep it as original and as top shape as possible. Singer have reduced the amount of original 964s in the world, your car will be rarer and that would make it more desirable. The looks is awesome. Congratulations.

[@brianhimmelman420]

foolish there are a 100 Singer’s and 10,000’s 964

[@resnonverba137]

@@brianhimmelman420 I agree with the poster. Good luck finding an entirely original 964 for sale.

[@brianhimmelman420]

@@resnonverba137original why … modifications bring these old cars alive

[@resnonverba137]

@@brianhimmelman420 If you have to ask...

[@brianhimmelman420]

@@resnonverba137obviously u r an antique collector lol😂

[@CapitulationTrader]

First and only video of yours I’ve seen. You sir, quite earnestly and poetically captured why a lot of us choose these cars. I loved your explanation for buying and driving an air cooled 911. Thanks

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you for watching and you comment, I love reading comments like this, thank you!

[@syedrehanfida]

I love the 964 so much! I'd really like to own an old Porsche someday... So happy that you like the car. Take good care of it :)

[@亮帆陈]

964 has been my favorite classic 911 for a long time and I absolutely LOVE this video.

[@captaingordon]

I’ve had a 2009, 997.2 Carrera S for 8 years now. Fabulous era to introduce myself to what Porsche is and was. It’s just before they did away with allowing the customer access to the engine. It has excellent power and response. For the most part, it’s still analog with a few cheesy led displays. Recently, I accidentally won a bid on “Bring A Trailer” for a 1989 3.2, Targa with the G50 transmission. I’ve now an ‘09 and ‘89. (Originally, I was thinking 993/994. But with a 997, I decided I needed a bigger gap in development and went with the ‘89, to truly see the spectrum) 100% understand now what you say, modern cars you have to drive 100+ mph to feel them, which of course will either get you a ticket or worse, serious accident. With the 1989 3.2, driving it home from San Antonio, TX to Kansas City, at 60 mph on a highway section that was being readied for repaving, stripped to the grooves. I couldn’t get over how the ‘89 responded. It pulled and pushed against all my senses and really let me know what the car was experiencing. Any modern car would have entirely masked that section of the highway and what the car really was doing. Great video. Dig the simplicity and dialogue you put in. Cheers, enjoy your new wheels and connection to the best era!

[@astaroth5024]

I completely agree with everything you said. Excellent choice with that 964, i hope you enjoy it for many years to come!

[@MishaonWheels]

That's the plan!

[@dulnethweerasinghe]

Hey Misha, absolutely love your 964. I'm in complete agreement, and love your take on raw driving sensation of these air cooled beauties. Every shift, timed and ill timed throttle input is excitement inducing. I've been head over heels for Porsche ever since I was young. Among all present and upcoming regulations for road going cars, I'm dreadfully impatient till I lay my hands on a 964 C2 or a 68' 912. I also hope you find an opportunity to drive a 1970 911 Targa S and more. As for yours and any 964, I strongly believe, it would be best to retain the car as it is, with slight tuning improvements among other trivial upgrades. Again, there's no doubt that we love your stories behind these remarkable machines. Thanks to you and the team for an excellent video!

[@von1447]

Misha, just bought a 1993 manual C2 yesterday for the exact same reason ! And I’m exactly at the same point : keep it original or going wide… Let see what we gonna do ! Hope we could meet on a twisty road. Thanks for this content, Alex.

[@MishaonWheels]

Hey Alex, so I am still hesitating about mine ahahah, especially after reading all the comments, I really appreciate everyone sharing opinions, super cool. Drop me a dm in instagram, would be a pleasure to chat to another 964 owner

[@michaelpappas594]

Keep it period. You can always buy a ‘new’ car. These time machines are hard to come by. As a ‘93 C4 owner, I’d just add a factory RS rear sway bar, the weighted shifter from the 993 turbo with poly bushings. Maybe some period RUF parts. Rennline makes a great roof rack if you’re into touring. Good luck and enjoy!

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you for the suggestions! Def to keep in mind :))

[@guysubmarinerguy9387]

Like you, the 964, manual, C2 coupe is the sweet spot of Porsches imo. I’ve thought about wide body conversions and retro back dating mine but so glad after 5 years of ownership I’ve done neither. What I have done is fitted KW suspension, RS clutch and flywheel, C4 rear calipers and 993 front calipers and discs. I’ve also fitted leather Recaro Pole position seats (originals now in storage) and can fully recommend this upgrade - expensive but my god they make driving more pleasurable where every drive out feels very very special. I may do a colour change one day but that’s as far as I would go with a 964. Anyway, whatever you chose to do please enjoy. Thanks for posting👍🏻

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you for sharing! Very valuable opinion to me! I should make a video soon to explain where I am at with the mod process

[@peterfritzphoto]

The first Porsche I ever drove was a brand new Guards Red 964 Tiptronic. Gorgeous car. Beautiful footage, mate!

[@rotorheadcase]

Great little video and so nice to see a younger owner appreciating the reason we all got into air cooled 911s.

[@713vinh]

Congrats on a beautiful car! I own a 997.2 and absolutely love the way it handles and drive. We would love to see more of this car and we love watching all of your videos as you produce some great quality videos. Cheers!

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you so much !!

[@charliem6604]

Scrolling through here I can see there’s a fair amount of older guys commenting, me included. Watching you brings back memories. My first Porsche was a 1992 964 C4 turbo bodied work of art. It took me six months to be able to drive that car in its full capacity, I was 25. I’m still trying to find that Guards Red rocket to put back into my collection.

[@MrLvzy_]

I genuinely love your content. It's a big inspiration to me, and I love this one alot, felt like I shared a moment with you.... I'm a very big fan

[@MishaonWheels]

I am glad to hear I was able to transfer the moment !

[@kwatson1378]

absolutely in love with the new car! I'm a sucker for an old porsche... As for your video formatting question, I love a combo between chit chat whilst enjoying a drive and cinematic video of that car on show for the video - similar to what Cars with Luke does actually! I've been searching for more content like this and would love to see more of that from you!

[@MishaonWheels]

I hope you check out all the other videos on my channel - we love the cinematic stuff !

[@amaurystanislas176]

I totally agree with you about pure, and simple, pleasure of feeling this car on the road. I Know how is my 964 just after a cold start, you described it very well. Feeling the clutch, to be patient before reaching more than 4000 rpm... You are young but I like your maturity about driving. No need to drive hard from 0 to 100, you are true, pleasure is elsewhere... I was on these roads 2 years ago with my 964, unforgettable moments ! Very good video, thanks !

[@markdavis911time]

Congratulations, beautiful car, love the story. You are right about modern cars losing that feeling of every journey being an experience.

[@nicolojaselli2452]

Agree 100% and I’m happy young guys are getting there too

[@tolotraraz6577]

a big congratulation for you Misha for your new car. i likes it a lot and i approve your choice, we're all happy for your good work. I'm from your french community so excuse me if my english is bad

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you so much man! Appreciate it very much! Énorme merci 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@tolotraraz6577]

you're welcome misha, keep it up

[@allanlai_]

964s are great. I keep mine relatively stock because for me it strikes the right balance between vintage and modern practicality. Widebody and restomod are a bit overdone these days. But that’s just my personal opinion. Enjoy the journey!

[@1031monlin]

Congratulations and that’s a beautiful car! I agree 100% about having a car that is raw and you enjoy the feeling of it!

[@stef-2566]

Keep loving it the way it is. I own my 964 for more than 18 years. Considered several times to mod it, but still glad I did not. It's quite perfect as it is.

[@submariner65-mj4cd]

stef... That you Steve, from R3 North East? if so, you have a beaut of a car

[@stef-2566]

@@submariner65-mj4cd No, not me, I'm in Antwerp, Belgium

[@shannonjohnson4661]

Well done sir! On future mods-It's only original once. Don't touch it. That carcwill only become more rare over time. I own a Midnight Blue C2 from '94 and wouldn't change a thing.

[@jurgendelahaye8413]

I love this car For the mods I'd say some suspension work + bushings etc would make it better I wouldn't change anything else .. Maybe a respray ?

[@tberreth33]

Thanks for doing this video! I have a crashed 964 which I’m rebuilding. I love it, much like you, for its old-school but semi-modern feel - it’s very analogue. I also have a Porsche 928 and a Ferrari 308. These are all so very different cars, but each their own so very fun. The new ones will go so much faster, but have so much less feel. Hope you’re still loving your car!

[@HernanSpeed]

YESSS! 🔥 Sounds like you get it! 🙌🙌

[@jcmend]

your videos deserve more views! you and @carswithluke combine that story telling and cinematic I love watching on car reviews, keep it up! btw the 964 is my dream car, and will most likely be my next car.

[@johncuny1451]

Nice and basic video. To the point. Lowered with Bilstein Shocks, CAT cutout, front lower bumper spoiler. Black on Black C4 is mine and I love it. Enjoy your ride.

[@daggidding4478]

Great car; congrats. I totally agree regarding the basics of driving, without a lot of intervening systems and stupendous horsepower. Weight is the essential factor.

[@MishaonWheels]

All the way 🔥

[@cdbarri1978]

Also, do some videos of cinematic cross-country trips. A good example is when Harry's Garage took his Testerosa across country.

[@rulez-sm9je]

1992, just took sport air filter and sport cat. Drives like a dream

[@Bigmikenorthern]

Beautiful car. Enjoy! Your passion for your car is refreshing. Cheers.

[@CarlWilm]

I would say either going for a turbo-look or leaving it as is would suit the car best. Anyway, great video as always, and from someone who clearly considers the 964 his favorite car, keep it up!

[@MishaonWheels]

Cheers man! Appreciate it :) yes a turbo look would be quite sweet indeed

[@YumCars]

What a beautiful car! Huge congratulations. We will one day also own a 964 hopefully. Enjoy many miles in this beauty!!

[@y0057]

Wise man and very nice car. Cool content overall👌🏿

[@Ramsi-Berlin]

Der 964 ist auch mein Lieblingselfer ❣️👌🏼 Der Blick auf die Kanonenrohre (vorderen Kotflügel) sieht einfach unvergleichlich aus ❕😅

[@Carsource]

Congrats on the amazing car mate! What about a resto mod in the singer style on a budget, it would be a great series 😉 👌🏻

[@MishaonWheels]

Singer style on a budget 😂 love it

[@honestreviewer3283]

Thanks for the video. You're very lucky to own a car like this at such a young age. Enjoy.

[@aduncan520]

Amazing car and camera work, 964's look perfect on both those mountain roads and even the streets of Eaux-Vives!

[@MishaonWheels]

Cheers! Can’t wait to drive it all around :)

[@jahangirhussain9701]

Congratulations a very classy car. Please keep the mods tasteful 🙏🏾

[@michaelg1956]

In my opinion keep the factory style, do NOT backdate, enough of them out there....I bought a 964 last year, I LOVE IT.... search here for 1989 964 Carrera 4 One Owner with only 47,000 actual miles Rare Linen Gray Metallic, but I did the following: Top End Service in 2022, including: Head studs, Piston Rings, Oil Return Tubes, Valve Job, Valve Guides and new Gasket kit, Crank & Temp Sensors, new sheet metal kit Lowered to Euro spec w/Bilstein B16 (PSS10) Shocks and new upper mounts Cup 1’s Powder Coated with Hyper Silver Metallic, New Michelin Pilot Sport 4 All Season New Rotors and brake lines. Calipers rebuilt by PMB Performance in Utah OEM Rear Spring Plates, and Trans Mount, Sway Bar and bushings, Tie Rods, and drop links Rebuilt Distributor, new Conti belt and new bearings, new Wires, Plugs, Caps and Rotors Steve Wong’s ECU Chip, open air box....what a difference! Turbo style steering wheel Secondary muffler delete using SCART “Swan Neck”….music! Heater Delete replaced Fabspeed RS Fiber Carbon bypass hose Rear Wiper delete, and installed new OEM rear RS glass New OEM front windshield Rennline Strut Brace and RS Carpet in front trunk AC evacuate, Vacuum and R22 Recharge, AC font condenser and fan Assembly replaced, new receiver filter frier Euro side makers-white, new OEM head lights New Fuel Pump ECU Relay “R41” COCO Matts, Pad Keeper in Engine area

[@MishaonWheels]

Wow! That’s quite a build! Congrats! I agree, no backdate, that’s what everyone is doing. Did you think about making a widebody ? Turbo look ?

[@michaelg1956]

@@MishaonWheels Did you see the video of of it on KZbin I mentioned above, with this color Linen Gray Metallic its like so perfect narrow body....

[@normski2982]

Great choice! I'm down in the south of France early next week in my 964 c2 if you want to try something with refreshed suspension and a tune.

[@MishaonWheels]

Ah cool with pleasure! Hit me up on IG. I will be at Top Marques at Torque Rally stand in case you visiting that as well :))

[@normski2982]

are you there today? i’m at the show

[@rapture2026roshhashanah]

Wow just wow cinema at its best!

[@alanvalsa]

Mate, I had exactly the same feeling and I bought a 964 😂. Welcome to the club!

[@MishaonWheels]

Ahaha amazing ! Here I am 😉

[@crodrc51able]

Not about computers and numbers. Well said, Sir. I always prefer older more analog vehicles. Whether it’s a W210 Benz E Class, a 4th or 5th Gen Camaro, a C5 or C6 Vette, or up to a 996 Gen 911… they all have the driving scoring common. The kids nowadays are all about the video game experience and the numbers. They can keep it.

[@brandonchism6960]

I absolutely agree with you and would love one of these cars as well. Unfortunately, the cost for the 964 variants in the US is quite high (at least to me). Luckily, I've had similar driving experiences in 987 and 981 generations of the Boxster. I've also developed a fondness for the E85 M Roadster. They are not the same as my old 997, but I find them quite exhilarating to drive on tight ribbons of tarmac.

[@chadbailey7038]

Поздравляю 🙌🏾. Моя мечта машина))

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Congratulations, what a lovely car! Looks and sounds fantastic. Also it is so much nicer than the current crop of increasingly bloated 992s. As for tweaking your car, I’d keep any changes very subtle, a set of 16 inch PAG style wheels could look great and would be mor individual that the Fuchs.

[@Sunnykr275]

Keep this original format it’s great and feel more connected with audience specially those mountains and your background sound choice in the beginning and end of the video

[@petermcmahon5961]

Keep it as it is, it’s a fine untouched example, lovely car

[@Alan-N]

Definitely more 964 content please 👍🇬🇧

[@carfan3762]

Well, resto mods is obviously of fashion. Many of them are great achievements. Some have overdone things a little. It’s all a matter of personal choice. But were I to own a beautiful 964 like yours, I would want to keep it like Porsche intended it and built it. The real and true thing. In that respect I don’t think you can get any closer to perfection (even if perfectible through resto mod) 😎

[@09282003smallchun]

Probably the best looking car in history

[@linkcyde]

Félicitations pour ta première classique 🎉 Elle est magnifique ❤

[@MishaonWheels]

Merci!!

[@linkcyde]

@@MishaonWheels merci à toi pour ton contenu. 👍 Tu mérites à avoir plus de vu et de like. Courage et bonne continuation 💪

[@johnnyboy1586]

I love bothe 993 snd 964,would be hard for me to choose 😊

[@resnonverba137]

Finding an original unmodified 964 is very difficult. I'd like yours to be left as original as possible. If you cannot restrain yourself, please keep it visually as close to the factory car as possible. Slight lowering aside, they need no visual 'improvements'.

[@Mr-xo3id]

964 with spoiler is cherry on top

[@heliolps2]

I own a 964 turbo, I would leave it stock.

[@keitho64]

Great car and video. I completely agree that the visceral feel is worth way more than sheer speed. It is your car, so do it how you want. Personally I would not touch the classic lines. My bite would be refresh the suspension if needed, add lightness and keep enjoying the drive. Subscribing so I can follow what you do! Enjoy the drive!

[@MishaonWheels]

Thank you ! I will be definitely filming and sharing the whole journey of this car !

[@964jc]

Stance of the car looks great! Any info on the: -et values of the wheels (spacers used?) -suspension and lowering specs? -rs short shift kit installed? Nice looking car, beautiful colour

[@mzondi1970]

I'm 53 dying of cancer and would love just to be able to drive one of these beauties before I go

[@MishaonWheels]

All my prayers are with you! Wishing you all the best health, thank you for watching my video, I hope that my video got you closer to being around a 964...

[@mzondi1970]

@@MishaonWheels ty sit much appreciated

[@martinboulden4388]

Wonderful video and story ~ Just add the new Porsche PCCM and it will be perfect. ❤

[@gregsaga682]

Great car. I have a 1991 Amazon green 964 completely stock. Wouldn’t do any mods. Does your car leak oil? Rust around the windshield? How many km? Good luck and congratulations!

[@pierrehenin2123]

congatulation it is an amazing car and if you want to do some upgrades I have some really good contacts

[@MishaonWheels]

Noted thanks! Drop me a message please in IG

[@C3c1l]

This is my dream car.. maybe one day 😊

[@bjornhoffmann5927]

Perfect it is not. But for me 964 is the sweet spot between classic and modern. I used to drive faster and more modern Porsches but ”stepped down” (or up!) to the 964 for the same reasons you describe in the video. Feel and driving enjoyment at reasonable speeds. I choose to update my car only with mild and reverible mods, like suspension, wheels, exhaust, remap etc. I have a ducktail in the garage + an extra hood for Cibie lights that have not yet been mounted. All reversable. Now I’ll go down to the garage and put winter wheels on and raise the suspension a bit. And hope for snow. 😅

[@MishaonWheels]

Snow Yes! Haven't driven mine in winter yet, but that's about to change :) Always a pleasure to read comments like this, thank you!

[@anthonyfunderburk7871]

Air cool life 😎 👌 👊🏾💯 don't touch it keep it just as it is 💯

[@caden.radosta]

beautiful car man i’m a huge fan of classic porsches and the only things i would probably change are the wheels that’s it to be honest

[@dennisbeukude8325]

Great video i feel the same way! Please try a 996 GT3 i think this car is the sweetspot

[@Siyabongandlovu10]

Beautiful car.

[@lxapproduction]

Great car, nice cinematic sequences and indeed a refreshing style of video. The first thing I would modify on your car is remove that third brake light. 😅 It ruins the shape of the car. As for your other mods, please don't wide-body it if you want to keep it for its value. I would also not do a backdate nor a Singer style car. Keep it as it is, and make it better. I don't know if restomod is the right term for it, because this way you would also loose its classic handling.

[@MishaonWheels]

That brake light man! Yes totally that’s going asap 😂😂 appreciate your input def things to think about ! 🙏🏼

[@glox3490]

Absolutely love it ❤

[@Sunnykr275]

5:50 it is very fascinating

[@coultl6556]

Love it. What color is that?

[@thogamestht]

I hope to drive one some day! Im saving up 500 every month hahaha

[@edouardbeaucourt8695]

Totally agree Back to real analog experience By the way, same applies to Photo / HIFI / Cinéma …

[@AndrewLow-y3q]

BBS LMs! You won’t regret it

[@marcusoutdoors4999]

Some interesting coffee runs would be nice to watch

[@coldvaper]

I wish I could afford a 964 c2, congrats

[@MishaonWheels]

Appreciate it! I hope one day you will be driving one man !

[@coldvaper]

@@MishaonWheels Also I would just modernize suspension maybe get Cup 1 wheels, brakes and good tires. Maybe some moderate engine work but I woundnt go much further then that.

[@jimmurray2965]

The most beautiful model of them all!

[@r.hagenau3541]

Way ahead: Optimization of the original basis, w/o going resto-mod, and w/o losing the original feeling.

[@ipolendo]

Great car. The feeling you are referring to drive a "mechanical" car could be named "motoring". Cheers.

[@FranceArpi]

Félicitation !bonne choiX😎

[@HellaBuggin]

Keep it Original. So many have already been lost to the RestoMod Fad.

[@vinniedrawsart1917]

My opinion: leave it alone EXCEPT pilot sport cup 2 tires, the widest that will fit on the car. Fully adjustable coilovers, individual throttle bodies, lightweight flywheel and stage 1 clutch assembly kit, and CAE ultra shifter. Those are must haves, and my personal 962 will have a nice mahogany trimmed steering wheel, some brushed aluminum pedals with heavy knurling, and the 8 ball shift knob. 🍑

[@martinboulden4388]

Is it Slate Grey ?

[@BossPau]

Kid’s alive

[@MakkyTakiStoleYourBaki]

Backdates are cool asf, especial with the Carrera model's, theres a company called 911 retroworks that do backdates for 110k-130k + a doner car. A bargain compared to theon desings or singer

[@funnyrunner71]

Congratulations - really nice😊 👍❤✨️🏎💭✨️🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴

[@Siyabongandlovu10]

Upload more mate!

[@Max-Bliss]

Wonderful car, perhaps some engine upgrades but leave it standard and enjoy.

[@machoopichoo2]

I thought only the lightweight turbo had the front scoops under the lights. Is this a mod? Looks trick.

[@MishaonWheels]

Yes its a mod, fog lights replaced with intakes

[@machoopichoo2]

@@MishaonWheels Thank you. Looks awesome and as a non-purist but respectful Porsche fan, I like it a lot. The 964 is the ultimate 911/Porsche and that's the reason Singer started there. Although, apparently they are moving to work on the 930, which is really exciting.

[@glennmartin2403]

Keep it largely as it was designed - play with the jewellery…..wheels, suspension, exhaust.