Porsche 911 (991) review - Carbuyer

[@violian5]

Something about Porsches. It turns heads when it drives by, yet the design is so understated for an exotic sports car.

[@azazii8738]

Because it's a Porsche

[@jakemalatesta9592]

+violian5 True, I've got a shitty 996 and even that turns the heads of people of all ages

[@Dreadzedan]

997 does not turn heads at all, too pedestrain looking, see people look right past them regularly, the 991 on the other hand does turn heads, it looks more special , lower, wider , sleeker and better proportioned

[@AleX-un7bw]

lol, 99% of people on street cant tell difference between 997 and 911, so they does turn head for every porsche, except if you are living in dubai...

[@duncanidaho7494]

Dreadzedan they look very similar. They both turn heads.

[@SwagBari]

"Before you try to argue with me I am gonna end this video now" lmaaaooooooo

[@jamesbower8269]

Best point: You would be great a presenter on Top Gear

[@wildan2136]

Tyrone correction...its amazon

[@connormullen6323]

+james bower yeah the old shitty top gear that talks about prius's

[@Basih]

+Zack The new show won't be aired untill ~september 2016

[@sherazkhalid1975]

I totally agree

[@iantownsend5480]

If I had a 991 911 the last thing I'd be doing is playing golf

[@beatles373]

+Ian Townsend FOUR RIGHT

[@georgemavrides3434]

Precisely, better off having p@ssies going wet on the co passenger seat :)

[@Poochyke]

Remarkable how the multimedia centers in cars of only 6 years ago look prehistoric.

[@AguriBR]

I'm absolutely loving CarBuyer... it's not because of those fancy cars, it is because of their simplicity and perfection on reviews like this, a bit different from other websites or magazines.A big congratulations from Brazil !

[@vegarosa69]

One of my dream cars. Here in Miami there's a ton of 911 driving around, so I get exited and sad every time I see one.

[@frencholivier]

I think Mat's haircut/style has improved and I'm in love with him again!

[@K22MDL]

I agree, this guy should be a pretender on Top Gear. Very good and very professional

[@Island606]

i never used to like Porsches, but I now understand the beauty of this amazing machine!

[@skorp7365]

The Nissan Skyline (r34) and GTR are truly great sport cars, one of many favourites. No matter what, Porsche will always be the best. As a kid, I remember just admiring Porsche's out of any car. Nothing can top it ever. Worth every penny.

[@petrolpower96]

YES! Finally a review of the new 911, with a MANUAL gearbox.

[@DennisBerkhout1]

"Oh my god. The steering is rubbish!" In some way that sounded like a Jeremy Clarkson impression haha

[@traderpapertiga]

The last of the naturally aspirated wailing flat sixes

[@rodrigorosatoalves]

OMG! 7-speed manual!! I need one... NOW!

[@dehydr8ted]

This is the only review of the 7 speed manual i can find on youtube! Great review!

[@borjastick]

I owned a 911 (964 version) Carrera 4 in the early 90s for a couple of years. I am always amazed when journos talk about the old models being so hard to drive, dangerous and unpredictable due to the tail happy handling. Bollocks. If you went sideways it was because you were out of control or were a numpty who simply shouldn't have been in it. I enjoyed mine every day commuting through rural Kent up into London and had great fun in it, without getting into a spin. They are great cars.

[@56silverman]

I own a 2012 991 cabriolet for 2 years and have have to say I am very pleased all around with suspension and exhaust option. Its everything the reviews say about this car. One of the best cars made and I have had 3 other Porsches, I like this one the best.

[@Yogobogo]

Great review of a great car! Don't know how you still manage to make every new review a little bit different than the one you made before.

[@ReptileCrib73]

Didn't the Chevrolet Corvette had the first 7-speed manual gearbox in the world? I believe it did. Great show you guys!! Love it!! Sincerely Patrick

[@aishashahid5237]

Porsche did 911

[@glowflow7729]

Worst joke ever!

[@ilibertywalkedmybaconct4445]

fuck ya

[@TAG247]

Is that supposed to be funny?

[@ecina1]

Best Car Reviewer on KZbin.

[@Mostafarefaie]

Since Auto Express brings Super hot cars, Matt decided to show them who is the boss :D

[@itsmeTIBOR]

Everything this guy said is the reason why Porsches are my dream car! :D

[@astronomyenjoyer8280]

my dream car and i think that this is the best 911 that prosche has ever produced

[@BrawndoQC]

Sorry to say, Everytime I go to Montreal for business, I drive a 2006 997S. My Daily is a S5, and I drive a Ferrari 360 Spyder at least 1 week per year, and my best buddy lends me his 2010 Gallardo all the time. Yes, In Canada, a 997S properly loaded was 100K MINIMUM with the ceramic breaks, at the time. Now it's the 991. Don't assume things.

[@hellowill]

Carwow Matt! Crack up!

[@Srpopo2000]

This is my favorite car, EVER!!!

[@M3Conv]

I test drove a used R35 last month before i changed my M3. Incredibly fast but i could not live with that low rent interior (it was a 2008) , neither could i live with worrying about transmission failure or ridiculously short service intervals and eye watering running costs. The 991 is just at another level in terms of interior trim, and although the GT-R is faster you will not find many people who would say its a particularly involving car to drive which is one of the 911's strengths

[@Lymos524254]

my dream car, thanks for the review Matt, have been waiting for it.

[@fesen2]

On the track yes, blinking lights buttons on the wheel, no backseat, not space for storage, no 4wd and the navigationsystem is in a small screen so you have to choose speed or navigation... The Porsche is a GT gar and sportscar in one.

[@Fezilian]

I will not argue with you please continue!

[@Milfsilike]

At long last a carbuyer review of the 911

[@sorenslothe]

Wow, 7-speed manual looks really weird, but I guess that's just because it is something new that we have never seen before. I would really like to try and drive this with the 7-speed.

[@lids918]

You guys make the best videos!

[@tomjones7089]

The major gripe I hear in my area. The car is very expensive to repair, have heard a few stories from owners. Saying it is very expensive, just for a tune-up, among other things.

[@liljay300000]

+Tom Jones USA yeah but they are extremely reliable they hardly ever break (so there expensive to repair but they hardly ever need to be repaired)

[@SeaJayBelfast]

Why why why, Tom Jones. It's not unusual in the American market. You've got to realise, when it comes to Porsches, she's a lady. Nothing new with that, pussycat.

[@ralphraffles1394]

John Lawry Reliable!! Bought mine new, some years ago. Broke down after 500 miles 1500 miles etc. Starter motor engaged with engine whilst driving at speed three times. Dealer refused to change car or return money. Court case blah, blah, blah.

[@PaulMcilwaine]

I like your Clarkeson impersonation "This Steering Is Rubbish" LOL

[@derbigpr500]

Probably one of 5 best cars overall on the market today.

[@djbrissette]

Excellent review, for a near-perfect car! I would take mine exactly as this one, white, and with the 7-speed manual

[@DSG-farts-connoisseur]

so, 9 years later, did you get it that way? or was it some other car?

[@djbrissette]

@@DSG-farts-connoisseur unfortunately not! Since I need a more practical car I got a B8.5 Audi S4 with the 6spd manual and sport diff package and full equip with the other options! I love it but it's no Porsche

[@MrMintoni]

Matt is the best, good job mate

[@DrakorGaet]

The 991 911 Carrera S takes 4.5 sec with the manual and 4.3 sec with the PDK (4.1 with the Sport Chrono package). The Audi S8 4.0 TFSI quattro takes 4.2 sec. So, yes and no. It depends on the transmission. Also, please don`t forget that the 911 has a 3.8 flat six with 400 hp and the S8 has a 4.0 biturbo V8 with 520 hp. They are quite close in a serious drag race, but once there is a corner, the 911 wins easily. The 991 GT3 and Turbo are yet to come, so don`t worry.

[@svenskfox]

It may not come with a manual gearbox, but I think it would be a blast to drive. People are way too critical of cars that have paddle shifters instead of a manual. Honestly, I'm totally fine with Ferrari switching to paddles only on the 458, and the GTR being paddles only. Cars like that are all about crazy numbers (0-60 times, top speed, fast shifts, etc.), and those transmissions make sense on them. I love a good manual gearbox, but flappy paddles can be great on the right car

[@joseeduardocaravaupereira2052]

Matt from Carwow... He always had that wow swag.

[@Siper2]

Another great review - thanks Mat!

[@Beolex]

Corvette C6 Z06 base price $75,000. Not the fastest car, or the best interior. But reliable and gets good fuel mileage (can get 30+ MPG). Not to mention it's 505hp, RWD, and 6-speed manual.

[@Beolex]

Yeah, but if you supercharge a Z06 with an aftermarket supercharger, or go for a twin turbo setup, you can get well over 1,000 HP, way more than a ZR1. Also, I admit an automatic gets better 0-60 times, but top speed times are not really affected too much whether you have automatic or manual. I see what you are saying though, the GT-R is a bargain supercar for 50% or 25% or 10% of the price (like Bugatti Veyron).

[@deanarel]

Nicely done, Matt!

[@SCRex0472]

Wow, the new 911 goes toe to toe with a 2002 Corvette C5 Z06! It must be the best all around sports car in the world;)

[@Tstott77]

GTRs and Porsche 991 are both great cars according to the people that test drive them.A GTR and a BMW M3 are about the same price in Australia(around $150,000 US dollars).Just a little more than my Citroen C4 turbo diesel(worth about 7 thousand now,lol).0 to 60 miles per hour in about 12 seconds.Anyone of the cars mentioned above would be welcome in my drive way.I have meet a few lucky BMW owners in Australia and they seemed ok to me!

[@TangoR34]

Never had an issue with the engine being in the 'wrong place'. But yes, the Cayman and Boxster deserve a more powerful motor.

[@sorenslothe]

Absolutely. I'm not saying it's a bad thing at all, in fact it has put it over the R8 V10 on my 'Cars I can probably only ever dream of'-list :-)

[@DeusExAurum]

Think about the quality, comfort, service and features. It's not just about speed and acceleration.

[@Tha1DJPLex]

Never said i hated it, you jumped to that conclusion all on your own, i think it's a brilliant car for those that possess the skill to use it properly and not end up in a ditch, BUT, Porsche themselves have 2 mid engined cars, the Boxster and Cayman, which many car enthusiasts have bought and bough 3.8L crate engines and got significantly better performance out of the 2 "low end" models, those 2 cars have been kept back for years in favor of the 911, which again proves my point.

[@DarkClosetOfTheMind]

Look how young you are here Mat... :) Had to take a double take as your voice was immediately recognizable.

[@lightbox02]

Great review as always.

[@BennnWJK]

The A8 W12 has quite a lot of gadgets as well to transfer all that power to the road. Plus its 4-wheel-drive. Its entirely possible.

[@VSxFEAR]

I tested both the 2009 and the 2015 2009 has more head space for the rear seats which is exactly why I think it's better for anyone who wanna carry an adult who is 170 tall maximum..

[@spencer19811]

Good video and reviewer. Top marks.

[@Beolex]

Go read on Corvette forums. Various C6 Z06 owners can get 30+ MPG on highways. It's not impossible, just throw it it 6th and baby the throttle. A stick is better because manual transmissions are lighter, more reliable, provide for heel-and-toe shifting, provide for more control over gears, have a clutch pedal, and not to mention, more fun than any GT-R DCT or M5 DCT or 911 PDK. If you don't think a stick is more fun then you probably never learned (or never perfected) driving it. Truth hurts.

[@tony23zz]

Don't forget, the ZR1 is a supercharged V8 that makes over 630 HP, and the car still takes 3.4 seconds to get to 60 with the manual. And costs $112,000 Also for cars, i never said a manual was bad, actually if you were gonna buy a performace car, getting a auto is plain stupid. I was just speaking on the GTRs case, because this 'automatic' gets to 60 in under 3 seconds, has a top speed of over 200, and statwise matches up against almost any supercar, with a price tag of a fraction of most.

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

Miss the old Mat (no homo)

[@Paul21691]

and you sir are clearly a madman

[@SocialAlchemyProject]

This narrator gives an excellent report. I look forward to buying my very first Porsche. Thank you. Tyler Lord Hamilton

[@oliverballam7]

You are no Lord

[@barrycarrigan5584]

Yes he is a fukin jay lord

[@vitorhprocha]

I love the sound of that 4.7 V8 of the Quattroprte

[@djbrissette]

it permits an incredibly aerodynamic shape, AWD-like traction for a car that's RWD and a very good handling, so yeah, just keep blindly repeating what you hear on topgear

[@Beolex]

If you only care about numbers, let's talk about numbers. The GT-R retails at $95,000, and the C6 Z06 at $75,000. For that extra 20k you can supercharge your Z06 and give it a sequential transmission and it would become a GT-R killer, easily, for the same price. But it would have a more fun drivetrain (RWD) and if you stick with the standard transmission, you would have a more fun gearbox (6-speed manual). Even DragTimesInfo had a video where a manual R34 GT-R beat a Veyron. Manuals arent bad.

[@Ausc42]

AA, so nice to see one with a proper stick shift :)

[@q8PetroEngineer]

i agree with you 100%. you cant get the same prestige, elegance and refinement in the FTR same as the porsche. don't get me wrong. i love both cars, both are on my top 5 list. but when it comes to the moment i have to decide which one to buy, things you mentioned comes into mind. for that kind of money i would go for the Porsche. oh wait. i already got one.

[@Blakeoffire]

I saw one of these new 991-gen models parked up in my 'hood recently and I couldn't help instantly noticing the longer wheelbase and width - definitely a bigger car. Then, as I was slowly walking around it, noticing the humped-up/higher rear-end, I realised that I started viewing the new 911 as the GT version of the Panamera... and how the (much better looking) new Cayman would now be my preferred 'sportscar' from Porsche over a 911... At least I can have a manual !! New flappy-paddle GT3 ? pfft

[@vwmatt33]

there are only a few cars in the world where evolution in design works....911, Miata and Corvette.....probably manyh more but thats whats comes to mind.

[@YourGodsIcon]

England has so many excellent car reviewers compared to here in the U.S. It's incredible.

[@Blu12929]

You should be the new presenter of Top Gear ngl.

[@kazar777]

Please do more sports car reviews!!!!

[@guyver7890]

Matt, nice review as always, however I'd rather see the channel review 'normal' cars so to speak rather than those very expensive toys which we're seeing as of lately. nonetheless keep up the good work..

[@narekzo]

I just love his reviews

[@bfcricky]

Ford Focus RS500, 350bhp, 0-60 in 5 seconds, top speed 168mph, sat nav, recaro seats, matte black wrap finish. £33,000. You can't say fairer than that. Also, in 15 years they will be a goldmine.

[@MarcoTav18]

Yes, and for 120k you get a Ultima GTR, which will run circles around, say, any street legal car out there. But for that you get basically no interior and no comfort. And don't get me wrong, I love both Skylines, GTRs and Ultimas. Just want to say numbers and performance aren't all for every person out there

[@KeanuNzuuu]

made of aluminium, so it will bend in my pocket?

[@sherazkhalid4800]

Lovely car and nice colour.

[@Phezt09]

+sheraz khalid Its white?!

[@eireboy100]

it helps cut emissions by only using electric power rather than fuel for a hydraulic pump

[@Spawn223311]

Porsches are just too expensive. For the starting price they dont come with absolutely anything and like he said all the extras are super expensive and super stupid, just for their best sound system you have to spend 5k+, for a starting price of 95k+, it should at least have that stupid stereo from scratch. Just go to their website and build one, its the craziest thing i've seen.

[@jannissen9211]

At the dealership it wont be as expensive, and the cars come with a lot standard equipment at the base price.

[@Spawn223311]

nah man, they dont even have back lights and it cost $250+ to put two tiny lights on the bottom of the back seats. they dont come with absolutely nothing considering how high the base price is. Not even with a back wiper.

[@jannissen9211]

Spawn223311 Yeah, you are right. Porsche is really crazy with the options price, but try at the dealership, as my cayenne cost around 10k less with the same options I built online.

[@Spawn223311]

i cant buy a porsche xD but if one day i could, i would definitely buy one from a dealer and 1 or 2 years back for that price drop, and since people dont even put mileage on these cars its gonna be fine

[@supbrotv]

Yeah, thats why its called a luxury sports car brand they dont make kia or Hyundai.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

I drove one and it gave me cramp with it's beetle like pedals. I prefer my 997.2 and have driven most variants.. Only thing I prefer on the 991 is the sound.

[@deser7RAT]

I'm going to buy this tomz can't wait

[@umairahmed9582]

Everywhere I go people praise Porsche but some people think it as upscale beetle and I really hate those people because Porsches are the best sports car eeeeeeeeeeeeevvvvvvverrrrr made.

[@chan625]

Hey! cheer up...at least tail-lights are changed! But I am one of few who like Porsches that way... :)

[@04218158]

a noise button for the exhaust but you still put your hand to your ear

[@iFilmSuperCars]

Great review!

[@HesteBremse]

Good Straight Forward Review, Thanks ;).

[@TheRavetetsei15]

MANUAL!!!

[@kiwigoose698]

ITS MATT FROM CARWOW!!!

[@jj_mccarron]

I can't wait for the turbo.

[@simonwalker6689]

If you want a good deal on a Porsche ask for Adolf the head salesman !

[@bighands69]

+Simon Walker Everybody I think we have a liberal in the house. I say a liberal.

[@NinjahPenguinZ]

Simon Walker wow what a fuckwaffle

[@deancostello14]

I do not care whether it's faster around the track. I do not care if it's cheaper, the Porsche 911 is a better road car and a better car for actually driving around the track, it doesn't matter which is faster.

[@PedroTRamos1]

Best sports car in the world. Nuff Said!

[@tony23zz]

If anybody drives a car that soft, then you can say the same about any car. Truth is, the MPG is the same on average for both cars, 18. Also a GTR weights more, but guess what? It goes 0-60 in 2.9 seconds, one of the fastest cars in the world. And that's because it has a AWD launch. I won't doubt the vette is a better handling car, but as for speed, not even close. I have a auto, but i can drive stick. And nissan chose the dct over a stick, they felt that it was better, and that car is amazing.

[@tepeke88]

"1700 pounds for that noise button, which also includes a sports exhaust!" lmao ill admit it took me a second review to get it! Hahaha matt rocks and the 911, well its just one phenomenal automobile!

[@toxik217]

yeh i over did it a bit but still the driving feel of a RWD let alone a Porsche is unbeatable ... Only wish i could afford one :P

[@locomason]

He said ONE OF THE best.

[@lighthammermeta]

Definately the best all around production street/sports car. They should do something about the rear overhang. It looks like it's carrying a load in it's pants.

[@TheMonsterOfTheDeep]

Thank you for your OPINION!