Porsche 911, 997 Carrera | An Amazing Bargain

[@theangriestbassplayer7492]

"You just want to drive it all day long" - can confirm. I have this same car (2006 997 base, 6-speed manual) and smiles per mile are immeasurable.

[@CENTERLANE]

You’re correct. Thanks for watching.

[@danrook5757]

I bought a 997.1 withou my wife, best decission ever as i live in my trailer here in canada during the winter moths

[@CENTERLANE]

😂Awesome!

[@hellonewyork7932]

Beautiful car! I have a 997.1 2007 Carrera 4 as well. I rebuilt my engine with 3.8 L. After that I have no complain at all and love my car very much. And I am enjoying the totally different feeling and sound. I will keep my car as long as I can, There is no reason to buy new standard factory machine assembled car. I recommend to get one of these 997 for the person interested into get it. It's worth it!

[@pegrathwol]

To the owner...well said sir! You nailed it. You essentially like the 997 Carrera gen 1 base for all the same reasons I love mine. I own a 2006 Carrera 2 base, coupe with a 6 speed manual. Black on black. I love that car more than any car I've owned, for all the same reasons you touch on here.

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching!

[@pegrathwol]

@@CENTERLANE Thank YOU for producing such an outstanding video.

[@the1beard]

100 percent agree with this review The Base 3.6 and the black instrument dials look fantastic much nicer than the white dials on the S

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for watching. Glad you got enjoyed the video.

[@cllistings5914]

I think the sport chrono dials were an option. Maybe not.

[@space_114v2]

997.1 is the last of the analogues ....glorious car ...Car is in great shape except for the climate controls .... order a set online .....worth the 50 bucks.

[@space_114v2]

@@jee-emdoubleyou513 yes same difference :)

[@CENTERLANE]

It is in good shape and was so much fun to drive. Thanks for watching. Pleas subscribe.

[@paulweverink2654]

Just ordered the climate control switches. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@CENTERLANE]

@@paulweverink2654 That will be a nice improvement to the interior. Thanks for being part of Center Lane. Your episode is getting a good number of views.

[@space_114v2]

@@paulweverink2654 I just got around to installing mine also ....Big difference !

[@Bonspieler]

Great video. I couldn't agree more. My 06 C2 Cab 6MT in Guards Red is a perfect blend of power and handling. I wonder about the S and Turbo models being more powerful and quicker, but at the end of the day, this 3.6 NA ticks all the boxes. The PSE option is a must have and I love it. I've been offered 20k more than I paid for it 2.5 years ago. I've waited a lifetime to be able to finally own this car and I'm reluctant to part with it. She's a keeper.

[@CENTERLANE]

It will only go up in value. Thanks for watching.

[@spencerb8609]

Finally got my 911 991 and I love it. It was on my list since I was a teen. Glad you love your 997

[@CENTERLANE]

Spencer, Thanks for sharing! It great to finally get the car you've wanted your whole life. Thanks for watching my video. I usually have a new one every week so please subscribe to my channel if you haven't already.

[@cllistings5914]

Good review. I also preferred the coupe having previously owned a cab. Much quieter. Better lines. Transmission Choice is a matter functionality. Sadly, I live in a city with a fair amount of stop and go traffic. As much as I enjoy throwing gears, just wasn’t a practical choice. Enjoy!

[@CENTERLANE]

Manual is no good for traffic, that’s for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@nornibres]

This car would be at least $65K CDN in todays market.(spring 2024) I'm thinking about a 997.2 C2 but they are even pricier. I have two Boxsters, a 2009 'S' with a PDK, and I just bought a base 2004 manual in Carmona red metallic with a full saddle leather interior. It's the nicest 986 I've seen. What I like about the 986 is that I can drive the wheels off of it and not lose my license. That's why I'll be buying a base 997 as well.

[@jimgraves665]

I am pretty sure those wheels are from a 997.2 hence different 19" wheels that what may have been on the build sheet.

[@purplerobotman5852]

Those are Carrera sport wheels and were optional on that car. I’m looking for a set for my 06 C4 at the moment.

[@CENTERLANE]

Those wheels look really good on the car. Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@Audidude]

My car had them fitted from new as a factory option. 2006 997.1

[@trevorlincoln8205]

I have a black 2006 997, I love it and have kept it as perfect as possible. It is so much fun to drive. I would never part with it though.

[@aboyandhisdog]

Terrific video, Bruce! Paul and I might just be the same person! For all the reasons that he mentions, I too have a '06 Carrera C2. Don't need more car than that for the road. It will do anything I ask of it. I get pretty good economy (25-26mpg consistently) on regular unleaded. No IMS issues with the 997 and if you get the car up to temperature every time you drive it and run clean oil, the bore scoring doesn't scare me a bit. I drive the car almost every day but not for short trips. Will usually only take it if I am looking to drive at least maybe 10-12 miles or more. I do put some Sea Foam (the little bottle) in the tank with every fill to keep the fuel system clean and lubricated. Otherwise, awesome, trouble-free car. Thank you for the great video!

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks Tom. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. It was certainly a lot of fun to shoot. Thanks for watching and for commenting. Enjoy your 997!

[@space_114v2]

Regular unleaded ???? oh the horror ...

[@Triple_A_Dogs]

Just sold my 07 C2 for far more than I paid for it. It was a hard deicison but I agree with you on everything you said. I however found a 06 C2S the same day that I hope to move fowrard with. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG with a base 911. Its better than the cars ive owned, 16 GT350, 17 GT350, 08 z06 with 600whp, 996, etc. 997 is the sweet spot!

[@CENTERLANE]

@@Triple_A_Dogs Thanks for your comments. I'm glad you liked the video.

[@paulmoran3482]

2010 base Carrera 3.6 DFI and I'm a happy chappy 👍

[@CENTERLANE]

Good to hear. They’re fantastic. Thanks for watching.

[@rl95719]

Beautiful example. I have nearly the same car in sand beige interior.

[@CENTERLANE]

I think I'd like that colour combination. I love beige/sand interiors because they make the cabin feel more open. Please subscribe if you haven't already. Thanks for watching!

[@Sentosaman]

Go for the 997.2 C2S and it’s a whole new world. The PDK gearbox is so good and fast changing why waste time on a clutch?

[@CENTERLANE]

Kevin, thanks for watching and commenting. The PDK is definitely a great transmission. Please subscribe to my channel and watch future videos.

[@deedub1976]

If you don’t like driving, just get a cab! :)

[@Audidude]

*you* definitely shouldn't waste time on a clutch. Those of us who love a more involving drive and don't care about tenths off the acceleration times for bragging will take a clutch. Every time.

[@cayman9873]

The manual is the experience

[@cayman9873]

Buy a corolla. Seems easier for you

[@petersalaban3514]

Have an 06 silver/sand auto 25K miles, great looking car, equal to the appeal of a 993

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for watching. This car seems to have very wide appeal. They seem to be going up in value.

[@AP-ij2wz]

I own a 2010 997.2 manual transmission and I will never sell my 1991 Alfa Spider 2.0........love both

[@CENTERLANE]

Funny! Paul owned an Alpha Spider. I think his was a 1988. Thanks for watching. Please subscribe if you haven't already. Cheers!

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Other than the engine going bang there bulletproof, that’s the main thing about the car , when you pay 21,000 for the car and it costs £13000 for engine rebuild your stuck with it , but there actually went up in value so maybe people don’t care ,

[@CENTERLANE]

They can cost you a lot of money if you’re not careful. Thanks for watching.

[@paulkearney4565]

Nice one men, from Ireland..☘️

[@CENTERLANE]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@paulkearney4565]

@@CENTERLANE I have the 2007 Carrera..👌

[@darylwizzard5832]

Nice car, perfect

[@Itachi5459]

Amazing car! however is bore scoring common with these engines?

[@CENTERLANE]

Apparently so. Here is an article: flat6innovations.com/cylinder-bore-scoring/ Thanks for watching.

[@paullangan3153]

When the only tool you have is a hammer, everything starts looking like a nail. The company you mention pretty much is saying all engines should be partially rebuilt for 8k without symptoms!!! Of course that’s all they do. Then they point out 1/2 their business is Canadian (because this problem is a cold climate problem). So my 06 that has spent 13 years in the Deep South and 2 in Chicago should be rebuilt? What? Zero oil burn between changes at 5000 miles and over 70k on the car. Oil has been tested and gas is not in oil. Metals in the oil are at or below spec. They point out some cars have gone 280,000 miles before this problem appeared. Sorry, I’m not buying it. Wait on symptoms then fix for me. I’ll take my chances I’ll never need it.

[@aboyandhisdog]

@@paullangan3153 I agree, Paul. Sure, some cars can have bore scoring, most by far never will. Lawn mowers also can have scored cylinders. If you take good care of an engine and treat it right, you put the odds in your favor and won't have a problem. Much negative hype about an issue that most cars will never experience. I expect my engine to last for several hundred thousand miles without issues.

[@FrequencyOfThought]

Any engine with Nikasil coating is prone to bore scoring ! Welcome to modern aluminum engines

[@Audidude]

@@CENTERLANE Not at all "apparently so" common! Some do for sure, the 3.8 more so than the 3.6, but while flat6innovations is enormously experienced, over 90% of their work is with those affected engines. Having watched their videos you'd come away thinking EVERY 997 will be bore scored eventually. That is simply not the case. If there's a problem fix it, but by far most cars won't have the problem.

[@cayman9873]

I am ready to buy one

[@CENTERLANE]

They're nice cars! Thanks for watching.

[@shughes911]

Nice honest review

[@CENTERLANE]

Thanks for watching my video. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Paul's car is a great example of a reasonably affordable 911. I usually have a new video every week so please subscribe to my channel if you haven't already.

[@calimica1979]

I don’t think his comment is correct about the engine of the engine is she wasn’t correct it until 2009 although I have a 996 that I put tons of miles on and I’ve never had an issue with IMS

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

997.1 lovely car I had one the engine is terrible an absolute disgrace by porsche piston slap and ims baiting £13,000 for engine rebuild . When it starts to rattle beware

[@fredliperson9171]

Love it ....

[@chanhyung88]

Amazing bargain until it has engine issues.

[@Grasshopper0122]

Two “square guys drive like old ladies “? Here’s betting you wrote this from a Cheeto stained beanbag chair in Happy Acres Trailer Park and Rehab…..?? 😂 I win !!!

[@georgem5589]

I'll take the 996 cockpit any day over those plastic 997 buttons that wear our like a cheap Yugo. Exterior design as well. 1999 996 only 300hp sub 3000lb 911, doesn't have the bore scoring or IMSB problem of 911's from 2002 - 2008. The cars built in 98 were also better put-together. After 99 Porsche was looking to cheapen the 911 and make profits and target the lawyer's wife, while hiding behind hp leaps as supposedly better.

[@CENTERLANE]

Lots of problems to watch out for in a 997 for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@Audidude]

I've had a 996 and have now got a 997.1. There's no comparison in the cockpit quality, the 997 being streets ahead. The column stalks on the 996 are possibly the worst I've ever had - plasticy and flimsy feeling with a wooly action, feeling like they'll break easily. The wiper speed control is distinctly odd - took me a while to even find it! You're also wrong that the engine in the early 996 doesn't suffer bore scoring. All M96 engines are vulnerable, but few in fact do (unlike what some alarm merchants would like you to believe). And the early 996s do have IMS problems, but with their double row bearing, at a much lower rate than the songle row later nearing. But outside the cockpit, the 996 is a ripping drive, at least the equal of the 997 for driver involvement.

[@petermorales4697]

Why does he sound like Elon Musk

[@johnsmith1474]

Finger snapping music is really annoying. Two very square guys drive like old ladies.