Porsche 911 991.2 review of options in detail

[@jhras]

A thousand views in and not one hater among the comments yet 😉

[@NickMurray]

Wait for it....

[@Suction_]

Porsche sucks :)

[@jeffk464]

yeah, never heard anyone in the know who has said they suck. Maybe they aren't my thing is about the worst.

[@p00pie]

Johan smells of rotten duck feathers.

[@maxhi88]

They hide in fear of getting roasted.

[@delboy2596]

When you flick between the two cars interiors. Yours looks so much cleaner and more modern.

[@AsifLicious]

Imagine spending 3k to have 2 tail pipes removed lol. It's looks SO MUCH BETTER with the quad pipes

[@constructivecritique4049]

Wow. The rear wheel well hips are fucking beautiful on this model. It has that almost exaggerated cartoon-like look to it. Hands down, it's pure art. And, a beautiful exterior color, too. Excellent choices on the options.

[@Mrm842]

"or finger or whatever" you're the nicest guy on KZbin...

[@marcuscaple7955]

Correct the 4 pipes are so better looking.

[@koolpep]

but the Porsche sports exhaust is switchable on/off ;-) I wouldn't buy any Porsche anymore without that option.... it really makes you smile a lot.

[@marcuscaple7955]

Ralf Peppekus it's not the sound, it's the look. Those twins pipes make the back end look ugly. Where as the rest of the car is a piece of art

[@koolpep]

You got a point there. It depends then on the visual aesthetics from outside vs the fun while being inside the car. Tough call indeed.

[@marcuscaple7955]

Ralf Peppekus absolutely - maybe Porsche need to come up with a way you can have the best of both?

[@M3Conv]

How can you not love the Golf R32 Replica sports exhaust?

[@nemtizz]

The wheels looks 10x better than they do on the config.

[@donaldvankleeck2004]

I thought they looked lame on the config, but I really like them in real life.

[@dandahl5964]

And easier to clean. Its my favorite wheel

[@Daudgen]

Good choice with xenon headlights. LED are just design. The power is lower. XENON for the win!!! You can also customize them. Different color or better projectors no problem there.

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

I spend a lot of time on the configurator (dreaming lol), every 911 I spec has close to $45k in options... many of which I believe should be standard on a car like this.

[@howardlittell]

Yup. That`s why I bought a Cayman S with 40k worth of options.

[@muizawan]

cool! 981 or 718?

[@mo7ra1]

+Muiz “muizawan” Awan 981 is a 718 dumbass

[@mrjazzycharon2]

fahad alrudidni 982 is the 718, not 981.

[@Grenyas]

I love the look of the interior on your Porsche. Yours stands out (in a good way). The black interior may be more popular, but it's a bit bland for my tastes.

[@BradleyCrandall]

Bland and a bit dismal, since it makes the interior so dark. I like the brighter interior too!

[@newtechgs7471]

absolutely love that you went totally personal on spec. looks amazing inside and out

[@Shivnandak]

Regarding the xenon vs led lights after living with both - one situation you might prefer to have xenons over led is during snow storms. I've had issues where the led's don't produce enough heat to melt snow/ice that accumulates over the headlights.

[@bernardbousson3502]

This interior is brilliant, I saw it live in a car here in Belgium and fall in love...I saw it with brushed aluminium...:-)

[@venom5809]

Don't tell Kevin but your interior blows his away.

[@tsx3158]

venom5809 My thoughts exactly.

[@pmiskovic]

yeah really, black interiors genericize cars so much

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

What are you guys seeing that I'm not? Straight away I think boat interior with Nicks colours

[@mendesrui]

He did a big mistake choosing the carbon fibre package. Black interiors need brushed aluminium!

[@thesnoringsurgeon]

Nick, one day let Kevin take us through his car. Let him explain why he got what he did. Poor chap is getting a beating here in the comments section and you know the famous saying - The absent are always guilty!

[@GregWallis]

Nick, I love your attention to detail. You're a man of style and substance.

[@jamesmorrison745]

Greg Wallis With that hair? Really?

[@mja12685]

Nick, I love your channel. I'm an airline pilot saving my pennies for my dream 911 GT3 RS. Keep up the good work man!

[@JoTokutora]

Nick you have the nicest Interior color combo on an Porsche I have seen. very nice!

[@mattwasilewicz9677]

I get to pick up my new 911 later this week, and I am super excited! Great videos Nick, I have watched all of your previous ones, and found them helpful in helping me decide what to get in mine. I hope you get lots of fun out of your new car

[@mattwasilewicz9677]

Way to revive an old thread lol. Yeah, runs great. I bought a 991.1 C2S. I now have 102k KM on the car, no issues yet. I also track it once a month as well

[@herrschafts-wissen]

Rear window wiper is a no brainer! I totally agree. Form follows function. I'm so glad that Porsche still offers them, despite so many people not liking it.

[@TheYellowSchoolBusDude]

Saw the car on the Post Rd today. I saw a blue Porsche, whipped my head around and saw the rear wiper and the decal. It looks awesome on the road!

[@Aizman87]

The 4 tailpipes looks soo much better than 2! wheels also look amazing!

[@JoeAchilles1]

Nick, I have my own editing to do, this is gonna delay me for another 35 mins and 36 seconds!!!

[@mters12]

Nick congratulations, your car is so much beautiful than kievn. Seems more personalized and unique over just another Porsche.

[@dave3952]

I would agree with you, I'd prefer the HID over LED any day!

[@csread]

I love the way you talk about each car as if "this one, this is the one for life", we all know you'll be driving the next generation M4 :)

[@mornadu]

Fantastic video Nick. I am really looking forward to the headlight comparison. I think it would be very good for future buyers, and also possibly do alot of hits since no one has done it before.

[@easyeagle3730]

It's March 2021 and I finally got a Porsche 911. It's a 2017 Carrera in graphite blue metallic. It's loaded with options. MSRP was $121,000 now it's $85,991 I love it. Thank you Nick for all your videos and advice.

[@ANDRE_675]

Today I was in a Porsche dealership and I saw Targa 4s in Miami blue with red interior the car was hideous

[@ANDRE_675]

Btw your spec is beautiful

[@NickMurray]

Jesus, that sort of thing happens all the time, I bet it was someones idea of a great combo.

[@markday6524]

So happy that the new car is everything that you have hoped for. It's beautiful and you sound well satisfied.

[@RJSanti]

I agree with you on the exhaust. I actually think it's really stupid that that made the sport exhaust only have 2 pipes and the standard has 4. To someone who isn't knowledgeable about cars they would think the standard exhaust is fancier! 4 is always better than 2 ;)

[@ZaDude1970]

With all honesty, this is one very underrated channel. Lovely work Nick! Much respect for all your work from Beirut, Lebanon.

[@glord49]

I totally agree four pips is nicer. And you can also get a aftermarket system. If you want to go louder.

[@shivrrrr]

12:40 The seats of your friends car already look used, doesn't he have a 2017 model?

[@RasmusAlmlundMusic]

Thought the same thing..

[@ryancatalano1947]

My exact thought too.

[@Trefla0874]

i think the black more soft leather wears out way faster than "normal leather" , my A7 with the valcona leather already showed some wear after 2 months.

[@ryancatalano1947]

That's just unacceptable. With a 146k price tag, I expect more craftsmanship.

[@johnyeah183]

I think those are just dust type scratches that can easily clean off. Thing is tho, leather seats especially fine leather seats needs treated with good leather cleaning&conditioning products. if you just clean it with water and regular towel, it will end up like this or even worse if you dont take care of them at all . it's the exactly same thing to high end leather handbags etc. it's leather not titanium. just IMO :)

[@xXsplashxandxcrashXx]

Nick! Awesome build man. Any chance you could do a walk around of a 991 targa? Very interested and want to see your review.

[@Siper2]

This was oddly satisfying to watch. :-D I support the rear wiper decision! I'm also American, so hey, fancy that.

[@twagn]

I agree with you on the color, wheels, headlights. The V8 and 4x4 decals are also a must. The quad exhaust looks much better than the center twin pipes. PDK however would be my choice over the manual simply because it's the best auto trans in the world. Nice car

[@NickMurray]

V8 and 4x4 make this car.

[@JonasRosenven]

The car is lovely. The only thing I would have wanted done differently would have been looking into if it was possible to get it without any badges on the back. I never cared much for that whole "1.9" or "M2" stuff they put on all cars. It just looks cleaner and more elegant to me that way.

[@jasonl5589]

I personally love the way you configured the car. Interior and exterior flows so well together. Porsche FTW

[@cwilliams805]

4 pipes looks sooooooo much better

[@howardlittell]

I agree but unfortunately PSE is a must

[@phillipberk]

Love the sound of PSE, but like 4 pipes does look better, Its fine thought, I would just get the fabspeed exhaust with sport cats.

[@AngelInTheDesert]

Granted I'm a quite bit away from ordering a 911, seeing your realistic approach to options really grounded my expectations in terms of options! Thanks for the great video again, Nick

[@theadventuresoftven6634]

Faster does not equal fun, hard truth

[@Harry-Giles]

Love, love, love the color choices on exterior and interior. Congrats.

[@carmasterz9733]

Your configuration is the best I have ever seen. Well thought out and so special with fine little details. And btw. the rear wiper it's the coolest thing ever + kinda looks old school.

[@thesnoringsurgeon]

What would you have not gotten?

[@edyb2653]

Style and substance, someone wrote. And he's right. You own it! Rear wiper (Europe here); four pipes; NO coffee grinding sports exhaust; leather steering column; manual gear; the wheels; sport plus seats... it's your taste and good thinking. Most of it would be my choice too. Dark blue exterior looks fantastic. I would go for a lighter color because I don't want to wash the car every two days: you see everything on dark paint. I could see road salt on yours easily. Really, congrats on your car Nick! It looks amazing and stands out in the crowd. Resale? You can always ship it to me if the Americans don't want it. But I'm sure there are more gentlemen like you. We don't all have a Trumped taste, lol. Cheers mate!

[@ziich1]

thank you! someone who doesn't like carbon fiber!!

[@jeffk464]

YEah, his buddies car would have looked better with the aluminum trim.

[@BeesonsCars]

Ziich leather, Alcantara (in small amounts), aluminum, and wood are my favorite trim in cars. Nothing like getting in a luxury car and seeing beautiful wood, leather, and aluminum everywhere.

[@FJF987]

I love the leather package in 911s

[@alansemple2015]

I had to search your videos for your review on the 991.2. We just picked up a CPO C2 Cab with 8000 miles. I trust and enjoy your reviews. Thanks for everything Nick ?

[@WahabGoldsmith]

Hey Nick, I was just wondering, how long did it take for Porsche to build the spec you asked for? I'm thinking about getting a 911 Carrera GTS with my own configuration, but if the time is too long, I may buy a spec inside the dealership. Love the interior of your car by the way, I never saw any 911 like it.

[@NickMurray]

The build/delivery is normally 2 months but your dealership needs to have model slot at the factory, that can add months.

[@war1497]

2 months!? Holy moly, it's 4 months where I live.

[@edgo45]

Nick, every time I've ever configured any 911 I always went with the night blue exterior with chalk/blue sport Tex interior. When I saw your car I flipped it looks even better than I imagined it would! Motivates me to keep working and stacking the chips up!! Thanks!!

[@westsenkovec]

I don't see a lot of people talking about the entry and drive system. You pay extra to make your car less safe lol. It's even funnier if you know how it works. I don't know if there was a lawsuit but even on the webpage they state that this system is less secure than the regular key system.

[@westsenkovec]

BTW I like a rear wiper and it's really useful but I hate how it looks on a Porsche

[@gollum3232]

I love the entry and drive system. I’ve never had it before, and it is the dollop of whipped cream on the coffee.

[@user-1500HP]

Thats a really nice and considered choice of options and colour. I would have prob gone for the PDK option. Wheels look good. Nice video. Thanks

[@BombVoyagee]

Interior looks stunning!

[@peteb1854]

2:43, just drooling over how your car looks Nick. The balance of that design is almost literally timeless, so it seems, and the quad tips look stunning. I like where they are placed on the car. Yeah there are a couple of things I would do differently but I have no intention of burbling on about things I don't quite like so much (well, more a case of don't love quite so much really) that are totally subjective. I will say however that, with all due respect to those who choose other wheel options, I like your wheel choice absolutely. I think your wheels lend visual balance to the car and overall, give a more muscular look while somehow giving a nod to the great 911s of previous decades. Nice touch.

[@crispcarguru303]

4 pipes looks way better then 2.

[@cdsmith1990]

8 look better than 4 tho

[@user-eo1hy6sk4x]

Chris Smith Wonder why dual quad pipes never caught on lol

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

Chris Smith 16 or go home

[@crispcarguru303]

I don't know about that^

[@KarmaticEvolution]

"Is it all the way in??"? A story behind that it just interesting taste? Speaking of taste, amazing configuration! I love you interior choice, very unique, worked out very well!

[@humzatanvir7314]

Man, I like yours sooo much better. The white/gray on the black contrast looks way better and classy. Congrats.

[@ziich1]

👍 for the shirt

[@Spinal2111]

Finally someone who agrees with my POV about the sunroof design, many cars have this for some reason. Where it just kinda hangs off the back while its fully open. I am quite thankful that on my old ford focus, it goes into the roof when it slides back - that may sacrifice how big the sunroof can be but that is a worthwhile sacrifice imo.

[@gaivoron]

Nick, your configurations are way better than Kevin's. typical all black interior is simply boring, and his wheels don't really fit the smooth rounded design of the 911.

[@HugoElders]

I think you've configured it absolutely spot on. I would have opted for more traditional colours on the interior, but I have respect for the fact you didn't. Awesome 991.2

[@felixarbable]

from what i hear manuals tend to hold value better

[@revostage4]

I really enjoy your videos Nick. It is very nice that you share part of your life with all of us. Also, I'm in love with your Porsche haha. Best wishes for you!

[@mzdial]

Nick.. Long time stalker, first time commenter.. Dude, you look tired/ill my man.. You okay man? Take some time off. I know the feeling of getting the new car bug too! But you really look beat down! Take car of yourself! You just don't seem like yourself. We will be here when you get yourself back to on path. Take care of your health! :-)

[@NickMurray]

Thanks brother!

[@c3vzn]

The lemon was a blessing in disguise. You got your true dream car in this configuration.

[@Beardroid91]

So how does it feel to own a soulless 911 without a N/A flat 6 sound?

[@NickMurray]

Rather good!

[@Beardroid91]

Okay, but is the trade off of better torque and worse sound really worth losing the epic sound of the N/A flat 6 and the possibility to rev it out more often? To me it just feels boring as there is no more drama in the sound other than the air being blown out.

[@taipeikartman]

BearM304 Birds of a feather flock together.

[@christmas1966]

Yout right about the HID headlights. The light wavelengths from LED's do not travel as far as the wavelengths from HID's. It was explained to me once that the light is not as intense at distance. I'm sure you could look it up.

[@adnamamedia]

"There is one wrong color" *_chooses my color_ DANGIT

[@danielnorton2123]

Thanks Nick. My 911 Cab was delivered this week. Midnight blue and Luxor beige interior, with S wheels and twin exhaust pipes. Also has PDK, sports chrono and Bose. Very happy too!

[@thesnoringsurgeon]

Daniel Norton ...put up a vid of your 911 Cab! Congrats!

[@SirJamesTND]

Nicks shirts

[@ethanmiller1050]

Nick mate, if I had the means I would spec it almost exactly like you did. Your options and overall package is so useable, so many people don't realise a slightly softer suspension will make a world of difference... inherently it's still a sports car and will drive like it's on rails but without issue of harshness

[@eviltobias]

I think I'm sexually attracted to your car. Damn nice

[@NickMurray]

Tobias I knew it!

[@decemberelf]

Thanks for sharing this much Nick! Really, it means a lot to hear your thoughts on configuring the car, and I much adore all of the options you've picked.

[@MemoryLaneCinema]

Tui will ruin that white interior. I like dogs myself, but a dog in a 911? no no :)

[@lucab.5944]

MemoryLaneCinema It worked very well in the M4 which had white leather as well... I dont think there will be any trouble as long as he doesnt let Tui do anything in his car :D

[@jeffk464]

Maybe get him some shoes and a diaper.

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

"Dogs > cars" -Nick

[@NickMurray]

As Willy Lamb said, Dogs>Cars

[@taipeikartman]

MemoryLaneCinema I thought that was his wife?!

[@danield7570]

4S + 4 Pipes +4 Hot Wheels, it can't get any better!! Enjoy it Nick, beautiful selection of options... I'm on the verge of buying a 991.1 (you just made me think of getting a manual one)...Cheers from Lebanon.

[@FragileMediaNKY]

Where's Becky?

[@AaronAnonymous]

The cloth inserts with outer bolsters in leather is honestly the best configuration. From experience, the full leather will show it's age many many years before the cloth inserts. Plus cloth isn't freezing in the winter or scalding in the summer like leather is.

[@Sandouras]

The back of the seats is plastic to protect it from getting scratched from whoever, or whatever goes on the back seats. In most cars that part is plastic. Also rear whippers are fine on golfs but you just ruined the perfectly scalpted rear of your 911 with that ugly thing. It's an expensive, exotic sportscar, practicality comes after looks.

[@David-kg5dk]

Thumbs up for that Talk Talk intro, Nick you keep on rocking!

[@edwill1595]

Black interior boring an dull!

[@HEROfrozt]

your 911 looks stunning especially without the ugly sports exhaust. I love dark blue cars, and the rims are really unique and old school too.

[@En2zeeist]

Nick.... I love your videos. You give honest opinions on the cars you drive. Sometimes i don't agree, but like you always say " to each his own". I love those seats and exterior combo. I hope to order a 911 from the factory one day. Your breakdown of the options was very helpful. Enjoy the car, you should be losing sleep, do to excitement.... lol

[@berindea]

At first I didn't think the wheels and the interior colours would work with the overall look, but I was wrong, the car looks splendid.Hope you get to enjoy it without any problems!

[@Maniacility]

I have to say that I would almost certainly have gone for the same spec as Kevin's, but your interior is absolute perfection. LOVE the white.

[@nothinglike1586]

Great car, great options! The review wouldn't have been half as enjoyable without the other 911 there.

[@JerrySalamante]

You've made me a huge fan of "deviated stitching"!!! Bought my Cayman S used, so I didn't have that choice. Watched most of your vids (in random order), and your enthusiasm is infectious. I only wish you were obsessed with Caymans instead of 911s, so I could enjoy your videos even more. Keep up the good work. 👍🏽

[@bg-yv4ew]

So refreshing to see a review by someone who’s not a showboating berk! You are really making me think about moving on from my BMW 1M to a Carrera T 🤔

[@edpayne8197]

Nick - I ordered a 911 Carrera S back in October. Still waiting for a build date which I'll know in April. Your options video has been really helpful and I'll be changing some of mine as a result. Cheers mate!

[@NickMurray]

Glad to help

[@thesnoringsurgeon]

Lots of identical cars to yours coming up, Nick!

[@atom999]

You nailed it with the sport tex seats and the colour of the interior. 4 pipes suit the car so much more.

[@mattp1873]

I stumbled on this and loved it. Great job! Nick, the wheels you have are by far the best and has a profound impact on the aesthetics. I have a Silver 2017 4S w those same wheels and ppl always comment on them. I wld have paid double for those wheels -far better than Kevin’s. Also, you’re spot on w the GT3 and turbo. If I were 15 maybe I wld feel otherwise.

[@thomasbailey4139]

I LOVE the spec on your 911! Very good job Nick!

[@Sheks]

Great spec! Love that you were "brave", interior looks amazing!

[@cliess]

Nick, totally agreed about changing the dials to all black. My 981 Boxster S has the gray dial in the center -- I wish it could be easily swapped out..

[@maxlundquist]

I love how you say that yours is more unusual in the way it’s configured and then in the configurator Porsche have your color/wheel combo as the “Popular spec.” ;)

[@sambower5544]

Excellent video as always Nick. Enjoy the new 911, you've earned it with hard work!

[@takumi587]

Love the options, color scheme and the manual transmission you picked Nick. Thanks for the video and in depth overview of your car's options. Looking forward to more!

[@williamlopez45]

love your video. lots of good insights, especially for someone in the market for a 911

[@thesnoringsurgeon]

Sport Tech seats...chalk white and blue gray interiors, don't go black - makes it look gloomy and ghoulish inside. I am starting to sound like Nick already.

[@RCFunTime]

Wheels and tail pipes I like your choice.

[@thefridgeman]

23:35 Not only it was toned down with the 991.2 (do not forget that these are turbo engines, not NA...so less noise to work with) but it was toned down more with an update that appeared at the end of 2016 (both normal and sport exhaust).

[@wincrasher2007]

It's gorgeous. So many options on a car like this are personal preference and style - there are no really wrong choices. When I bought my Stingray, it was the same thing - very hard to choose which things to get.

[@bouncingbegal179]

Nick, hello from the UK. Loving your chosen spec, I was sceptical at first but it looks awesome inside and out and pleased for you as you didn't follow the heard. Keep the vids coming, enjoying being part of your journey. I hope Porsche are sitting up and listening to real reviews.

[@eyesurgeon69]

Likely the best resource on the youtubes for configuring a 991.2 build, between this and previous videos. Excellent production quality as usual, and personally I love your car. Seems many people configure as though they are using it 90% track/10% street because that's what the forums push even though the reality is probably the opposite if even that. You make a compelling case that a 991 configured for comfort is still plenty sporty but so much more daily driveable.