PORSCHE 997 Turbo: COST OF ADMISSION. How much I spent on my 911 Turbo.

[@ChristianHammad]

cool video. thanks for putting this together. recently bought a 9972 c4 but I have my eyes on some 997 tt's. this will be helpful in my research!

[@ChristianHammad]

oh, and subbed. make a video on your TT purchase story!

[@NSXavier997]

@@ChristianHammad Thank you for the view and sub & I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Seems that a lot of people are interested in the story of me getting the car so I'll definitely be putting something together for that. Maybe a few videos down the pipe.

[@trigganometry168]

Yes, video on the buying process.

[@NSXavier997]

I’ll try and compile some footage and photos to make it happen

[@air4ce96]

10:58 anytime brotha! The seats compliment the interior very well!

[@NSXavier997]

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[@PabloConcrete]

Great video! Would love to hear the story how you got to buy it, thanks!

[@NSXavier997]

Next video maybe!

[@PabloConcrete]

@@NSXavier997 That would be great!

[@mf3enjoi]

Thanks for the break down dude. That’s why I like your videos 🤙🏾

[@NSXavier997]

@@mf3enjoi hell yea thanks for the view. Look forward to making more. 🤘🏽

[@johnnyj525]

Nice video! Would have been cool to see a break down of Mods vs maintenance! Awesome car!

[@scottveazey9080]

Kudos for facing the man in the mirror on how much you spent. I have a 997 Turbo 6SPD that’s stage 2+, HRE wheels, etc that I lie to myself on how much was spent 😂

[@NSXavier997]

@@scottveazey9080 lol. Something all car people can relate to is facing the facts when it comes to how much it all cost em. Enjoy in good health 🍻

[@TheZakk28]

Love the video. Megatron is the boss tho 😂🙌🏾

[@nc.detail]

Super thorough. Looks great

[@georgelioudis1471]

Great video! I love how detailed and everything was documented. Any chance can you work on my 997T thanks.

[@NSXavier997]

@@georgelioudis1471 yes if you’re serious about having work done, I’m looking to film an engine out service on a 997.1 Turbo (and can’t use mine because all the work has already been done). If you would like to reach out to me feel free to comment here on how you can do that.

[@snolvr100]

Your car is worth every bit of $124k and then some, because YOU'VE owned it!

[@sleserginekolog1]

Im in the process of buying 997tt manual. You should have had a separate price for “need” items, vs “want items”. For example big items like wheels and seats and upgraded turbos and coolers, were want. Coolant pipes and cam thats a need. The one im looking at had the coolant mod done, but a cam is something im concerned about. Im def gonna get wheels, but thats a want. Id say 991 steering wheel is a big want. Power wise, i sort of think cars are overpowered nowadays, unusable power, so id prefer stock power levels, but with maybe rwd conversion 🤷‍♂️ my current e63 wagon 600hp stock, so much unusable power tbh… i had a c6z06 (in germany thankfully), i cant imagine having it in the states, 1st gear 60mph is nuts, id like to row through gears without getting a big prison ticket (wasnt a problem in germany, but stateside wouldve been).

[@NSXavier997]

@@sleserginekolog1 if there is enough interest in the comments section I could make a separate video about this topic and kind of mix it in with a buyers guide.

[@notabenex1]

Great video! I am in the same boat, did Kline X pipe (why you didnt like it? ) clutch, GT2RS intercoolers, PCCB pads, starter, PCCM+, steering wheel... 997 is beautiful car to work at home.. Which mods do you suggest best and worst? Like top 5 and worst 5? Thanks

[@NSXavier997]

@@notabenex1 thanks for watching! The video makes it seem like I hated the Kline but I actually didn’t hate it I liked it for what it was… it’s just that the BBi was way better in my opinion. As far as best mods I’d say it’s definitely the upgraded turbos, intercoolers and gt2 slave cylinder + upgraded clutch. Those just make the car so fun. As far favorite mods I’d say the GT2 seats and BBS wheels.

[@katsuramoneh]

Completely miss the part of it being fun exercise, I think I fell asleep as you read me a book. Thanks.

[@NSXavier997]

Good sleep is a blessing. Glad I could be of some help (not edited).

[@williammorris3334]

Move bro! Taxes and tag on my $45,000 Boxster was less than $1,000 in SC. ($500 cap on auto sales tax here) 93 octane is only 3.10 a gallon here. Insurance is less here as well.

[@NSXavier997]

@@williammorris3334 Fully 100% agree that being taxed on a preowned car is a money grab by the state that is imposing the tax. While I am always intrigued by other places to live, I always return to the fact that Maryland will always be my home 🦀. I just love it here too much . Thanks for watching the vid! 🍻

[@matthewwaldrup149]

That’s a lot but it’s mainly cosmetic or stuff you wanted to do. Maintenance wise it’s not a lot of money.

[@NSXavier997]

Agree but keep in mind that the labor was not factored into the maintenance cost.

[@spyroz78]

Hey what did you bought from BigDaddyGarage to keep the CEL off from your catless exhaust - I use fabspeed mini cat but the CEL came on after driving for 20miles.

[@NSXavier997]

@@spyroz78 www.bigdaddiesgarage.com

[@JohnathanMathews]

Great video bro. I wish you lived closer to me so you could have helped me build mine. 😅😅😅

[@NSXavier997]

@@JohnathanMathews I definitely would have helped out. I’m all about hanging out with other 997 Turbo owners. Enjoy it in good health. 🍻

[@kevinaldana8629]

I don’t know what wheels i like better both look good af

[@NSXavier997]

Definitely agree with you both looked killer but the e88’s fit better. To make the TE37’s proper without spacers you gotta widen the track.

[@articdc5]

I’ll give you 5k and a bag of cool ranch Doritos. Great video!

[@NSXavier997]

@@articdc5 LOL. Thanks brotha.

[@ahastwell]

👌👏 great video

[@NSXavier997]

Much appreciated. Thank you!

[@SF_Native]

There's one thing that's a huge expense that's not listed for us mere mortals who can't drop the engine and install upgraded turbos, lol- and thats allll the labor you did. That alone is worth a ton. So to the guys out there who aren't as mechanically inclined, this build would be closer to o$200k+.

[@NSXavier997]

I appreciate the recognition of labor costs. In all honesty if I wasn't able to do what I'm able to, I don't think the car would be sitting in the form that it is now, as all of the money I used for the mods would have gone towards labor.

[@waynecunning5733]

@@NSXavier997 Defo! well done! great car!:) & Megatron!

[@alhuegayle7550]

Got a link for the O2 foulers you're using? Tried a couple and they never work. Tried looking up big daddies but so much stange listings coming up.

[@NSXavier997]

Yep I’ll get that when I get home

[@alhuegayle7550]

@@NSXavier997 Thank you

[@NSXavier997]

@@alhuegayle7550 www.bigdaddiesgarage.com

[@MF-kj8cx]

Just wondering, why no love for the Kline with Cat deletes?

[@NSXavier997]

@@MF-kj8cx another viewer asked the same question. See comment below - the short of it is that the video made it seem like I hated the Kline exhaust but I didn’t. Shouldn’t have been so harsh on it. But yea it’s not bad I liked running it

[@frederickcook87]

9k for those seats is bananas 👌🏾😃👌🏾

[@NSXavier997]

@@frederickcook87 right? And when I bought em I thought I paid too much.

[@frederickcook87]

@@NSXavier997I bought the 996 GT3 euro seats for like $3800… was surprised to see people asking almost 8k a lil while back… I see them go fit 5-6k now though

[@NSXavier997]

@@frederickcook87 that’s the beauty of the Porsche option parts like seats, ceramic brakes and other stuff like that - they all hold a certain value and have the potential of increasing in value.. it’s nice knowing that you can basically park your $ in some awesome parts that increases the performance and aesthetics of your car while also being able to enjoy a tangible item. Whereas if you buy an aftermarket performance part like intercoolers for example.. yea those don’t do the same lol.

[@frederickcook87]

@@NSXavier997right, I was so worried about my PCCB’s when I first got the car… but 160k miles later I’m glad I have them

[@alexbuiii]

what were your complaints on the Kline system? always have liked the tone of their exhausts through video. also sidenote, got quoted for e88’s last month for my g87 m2… 9k for over 1 year wait, and 10.8 for a ready to ship set lol… you’re sitting on appreciating assets hahaha

[@NSXavier997]

The Video makes it come off as I hated the Kline but I didn’t hate it… I didn’t really have any real complaints about it other than that it wasn’t really anything special when compared to the BBI and my jchutch exhaust I have now. The exhaust tone was actually pretty nice and exotic sounding. I shouldn’t have been so harsh on it in the video. E88’s are 10k now!? Gosh

[@alexbuiii]

@@NSXavier997 ah got it, thanks for clarifying! and yep lol, 2 separate quotes from some big name bbs vendors in cali

[@chistianmeyer2728]

what's the millage and age of that car ?

[@NSXavier997]

@@chistianmeyer2728 currently sitting @ 50,6xx miles. It’s about to be 18 years old and I bought it with 38,252 miles back in 2020.

[@kazm4g]

Your car is bad ass. I'd love to have one. But damn, my wallet is happier over here in S2000 land 😂

[@997WeRKS.]

👏👏👏

[@spoon8890]

You got yours for 75k? Man the prices are crazy now. Looking on cargurus the cheapest 997 Turbo is 97k, the next is 99k, and its all 100k+ from there. This is a nationwide search. Any recommendations for trying to find my Porsche? I'd love a turbo, but they seem so out of reach for me. 70-75k would be what I'd like to spend ideally, just doesn't seem realistic in todays marketplace.

[@NSXavier997]

@@spoon8890 Yea looking back at everything and what I got the car for it seems that I had bought it at the right time.. even though at the time I thought I was overpaying for it. My best advice is to do what you have to in order to get what you really want. If that means saving up a bit more then I’d recommend that over settling for something that you can get right now. It’ll make you happier in the end. Take a look at the private party sale listings for the car on the forums. Some good deals pop up from time to time. 🍻

[@SF_Native]

@@spoon8890 they’re only getting higher. You might find a high mileage one for 90ish, but 997 Turbos are no longer in that price range. I nearly bought one for 73k (4 years ago), silver with brown leather. Super nice, but the guy didn’t want to do the PPI for some reason, which was a red flag for me. Luckily it worked out and I picked up an RS right before the prices went nuts. If you want a turbo for 75k, gotta look at 996s.

[@snolvr100]

Hit me up. Unfortunately my black/black 90k mi car has to go.

[@spoon8890]

@@snolvr100 Not sure how I missed this comment, my bad. Black/black 997 Turbo? Where are you located?

[@snolvr100]

@@spoon8890 Already sold:-(

[@nashbiker]

I’ll take the story on car purchase.

[@NSXavier997]

@@nashbiker 😂 seems a lot of people wants that. I’ll try and make it happen and put my own twist on a vinwiki style video. Thanks for watching 🍻