That door opening/closing sound is amazing. IT IS IMPORTANT
@opmike3436 ай бұрын
Everything is important 😉
@P33CEGAWD6 ай бұрын
you should hear the mk4 golf. sounds even better than this
@JamesGadbury6 ай бұрын
@@P33CEGAWDMy old 1990 Audi has the best door clunk. It's even better than my MK4 Golf 😎
@bestopinion92576 ай бұрын
Not a VW. This is important.
@stevenc55264 ай бұрын
Ping! Nothing sounds like those doors closing.
@jess_o6 ай бұрын
My dad had a friend who had one of these (later locked up for fraud, lol) and let me drive them around in it. An absolute dream of a car
@TedwardDrives6 ай бұрын
hell of a paranthetical lol
@jess_o6 ай бұрын
Hahaha felt like it deserved mentioning because he had many other fancy toys, all almost certainly also ill gotten gains
@Silverfan976 ай бұрын
Sounds like the midnight club 930 owners end locked up for fraud
@_baller6 ай бұрын
What about his Countach?
@frederickschulze80145 ай бұрын
@@jess_o Yeah, it's important to remember the great lengths that people must go to to acquire these
@cdgilroy6 ай бұрын
This is basically my dream 911. Guards Red, 15" Fuchs, plenty of sidewall, basically stock and cared after... What a machine.
@navigatorpje18746 ай бұрын
Das geilste Auto der Welt. Punkt. The coolest car in the world. Period. Greetings from Germany
@frontsidegrinder68586 ай бұрын
Auto Union Typ C enters the chat
@susannero64016 ай бұрын
Like you i have an '88, but completely stock like this one. Alot of things you said resonate with me: the ideal size and view out, and the Toyota-like reliability (seriously). The G-50 is definitely long-legged; 2nd is equivalent to 3rd in, say, a Ferrari 328. The pedal box is adjustable, so these are actually ideal for heal and toe. One of the main selling points for me is that post-'76 911s are fully galvanized, so it's like having a 60's/'70's era car without having to worry about rust. They also get excellent gas mileage for an old sportscar: 30mpg hwy. I've put 40K miles on mine and it has never let me down. I use it for city driving and long-distance road trips. The only disadvantage is that they've become crazy expensive.
@yankee2yankee2166 ай бұрын
My first “experience” of 911s was my older brother telling me about his friend who graduated college with him. This friend was a business major who thought the first thing to do was buy a Porsche! This was in 1964, I was 12, and the Porsche was a 911. I don’t know much else, but that he liked the car, a lot! That kind of turned me on to cars, and the nicer tools in particular (no Porsches yet)!
@benbustama34306 ай бұрын
The sound of that engine - oh that beautiful mechanical sound. Just lovely! Brings back great memories. Dad had a ‘76 911 with the 2.7 RS engine. He never lost a race, including races against motorcycles. 😅😂😎 Magical times! Thanks👍
@BudderPlayzz6 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful cars ever
@VVS_jeezy6 ай бұрын
gotta love an air cooled 911
@sk8absence6 ай бұрын
My dad had an 80's SC targa when I was a little kid- I spent many Sunday mornings as a young kid in that car and I miss absolutely everything about it. The airy engine sound, the smell of the oil and gas on startup, the smell of the leather and sound deadening materials inside, the THUNK of the door, the funky door open BZZZZZZZZZZZ, everrry little thing
@whileyoureinthere6 ай бұрын
This video brought me joy. I own an '88 911 and despite having many hours in the driver seat, I still enjoy watching other people drive theirs and enjoy all the same things I love about mine. It's a truly unique and special driving experience.
@timmusick98756 ай бұрын
Your videos and impressions (and beautiful countryside) are always enjoyable. It should be pointed out though (ask any old Porsche mechanic) that the '87 to '89 911 with the G50 is the most reliable, trouble free aircooled 911 of all time. There were issues before that and after that but they are the sweet spot. And be careful with that trail breaking, they're not as accepting of it as the BMW's of the time with 50-50 weight distribution.
@robertwalls57946 ай бұрын
Man, this brings back good memories! There's absolutely no experience like driving an air cooled 911! I always tell people if you have an opportunity to drive one just do it and you'll never regret it.
@coolhandchunk6 ай бұрын
Absolute dream car... impact bumpers and all. I had a poster of this car (actually a SC) on my wall all through my childhood and teenage years.... can't even count the number of nights i fell asleep staring at that poster. One day....
@adrianboutsias24376 ай бұрын
Finally the 3.2! This is the car that I grew up with and have enjoyed it for the last 25 years. Can't say enough good things about them. Thanks for the upload Tedward!
@jehl19636 ай бұрын
Gotta love the Mass-hole ahead of you on RT2 at 23:00 who vacates a perfectly empty right lane to pull ahead of you into the center lane. People like that give massachusetts drivers a bad rap!
@davidbennett54246 ай бұрын
People just can’t fathom driving in the right lane. I think a lot of people see the middle lane as “default” - it’s annoying
@Alpha993334 ай бұрын
@@davidbennett5424 In Miami it's pretty much necessary to drive in the middle lane for safety reasons. People are such bad drivers here that you need to give yourself room to escape on either side just in case.
@guslakis6 ай бұрын
Had the Targa version of this, an ‘86, for 7 years, was a great machine, very well built.
@timhankins77076 ай бұрын
I love my guards red 1985 coupe. It was always my dream car and I managed to buy one about 12 years ago when the prices were low. Fun to drive, reliable, and gets good gas mileage. I also enjoy people's reactions to it. Always get thumbs up and folks wanting to chat and take pics when I drive her.
@FPVStingray6 ай бұрын
Same year as my 944, such a beautiful vehicle in red, always wanted one in orange as well.
@JohnBlutarsky16 ай бұрын
I have an 89 cab. You ended up touching on everything I love about it. The G50, the tactile nature, the handling, the fact that it’s plenty quick even in today’s driving world. I thought you weren’t going to mention the left side exhaust and the glorious sound you get off the barriers. And then you did. Then I thought I was going to tell you that you overlooked the seats, and then in the epilogue, you did. Great review, as always.
@Mayor-McCheese6 ай бұрын
FINALLY!!!! My dreams have come true thank you Tom for making my day :)
@josephpagano28986 ай бұрын
Was down in the dumps today, but a tedward 911 video changed that
@bobbybeattie47386 ай бұрын
Me too. I got my own drama but drift games garage burned down with all the cars in it including the new drift lambo they teamed with libertywalk to drift in thier own drift tour this year. What a sad day in the drift world.
@grumpy94786 ай бұрын
a somewhat overlooked aspect of the rear engine + transaxle layout is the more efficient power transfer & lightness (no lengthy driveshaft. another (you alluded to) is the greater braking performance. Porsche has always had an edge vs traditional layout competition because their cars are lighter (relatively), have great traction under braking, and more balanced braking control. the "giant killers" of yore became core to production design & engineering. all from the old man's P-Wagens & KdF-Wagen.
@BullittHilts6 ай бұрын
Gorgeous, inside and out. I think 911’s have the best dash layout for gauges.
@alfamonk6 ай бұрын
Sooo clean - what a beautiful example
@leveraged66946 ай бұрын
I worshipped this era growing up in the eighties. Nothing else looked like it, sounds like it and as I would later find out, drove like it. I just wish they were affordable.
@hugejohnson50113 ай бұрын
Seeing this made me nostalgic for my '86 Targa in Guards Red. Looking at your POV video nearly made me flash back to the good old days. Thank you for that.
@kazeo19534 ай бұрын
I bought my 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera almost 17 years ago when they were Cheap Cheap Cheap... I wish I would have bought more of them then but who would have known they would increase in price so much. They are fun to drive and they just keep going. Mine has almost 200 thousand miles on it and it just keeps going...
@Adison05296 ай бұрын
Judging by this video it feels buttery smooth to drive, I hope it feels the same to actually drive it. It's like this is as smooth as it can get in such a mechanical car without the intervention of plenty of electronics, if that makes sense. The downshift from 3rd to 2nd around 18m mark as you exited the highway was sooooooo satisfying, on the video it felt like a perfect shift. Timeless piece of art and this paint job is one of the best suited for this car imo. Although the spec of yours feels like the one I'd rather go with if I could choose, I hope I'll own any 964 in near future. Such a fantastic car, thanks for the longer video with this one. ❤
@j.38546 ай бұрын
Great video Tedward, such an iconic car and you are blessed to have bought one before they went all crazy in price.
@Douglas3.2Carrera6 ай бұрын
The difference in the gearbox is important yes, but it’s the hydraulically actuated clutch that makes the most difference by far in how the G50 cars drive.
@carfan37626 ай бұрын
Wonderful ! Your comments are amongst the very best, to the point and entertaining. Great stuff 😊
@mtshark76 ай бұрын
I love learning about these older cars and how they worked. Excellent video Ted😊
@MrMfaust56 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable to drive, and behold!
@JJFlores1976 ай бұрын
14:56 - yep. I'm not a car enthusiast but I have driven my dad's 1971 Datsun pickup truck and it is a raw driving experience. It has no P/S, no A/C, a very thin steering wheel and no modern amenities. It doesn't even have a radio! You can feel every little bump and imperfection on the road. Its quite a noisy ride but it is definitely fun and engaging. The only thing I would like it to have would be A/C as that would make it more comfortable to drive during the summer.
@CurtPottorff3 ай бұрын
We had a 74' Datsun pickup, and man, that was one of my favorite vehicles!
@danwalters765 ай бұрын
Good video - Thanks! This makes me appreciate my '87 911 all the more. I also bought mine some years ago when prices for these were MUCH lower and I am very glad I did.
@reidsmontage6 ай бұрын
I’m shopping for my first 911 now, so these videos are extremely helpful! Have been a @tedward fan for years now! The biggest issue in searching for one is access to examples to drive. And, actually having to choose ONLY ONE, which you get into here. Keep them coming!
@eggsandwich40265 ай бұрын
Nice to see a long drive with all your honest opinions unedited! Appreciate the insights. Very happy to join the 3.2 club!
@philippesails49736 ай бұрын
Doesn’t get any better than this!
@renevanderkraats38116 ай бұрын
What a delight! My all-time favorite Porsche!
@owenoconnor27006 ай бұрын
The sounds of Spring!
@lunabouch6 ай бұрын
So nice and your narrative was 💯enthusiastic.
@CanalDoVota6 ай бұрын
Damn, she's a beauty!!!! Congrats
@jmsjms2966 ай бұрын
Thanks for a great video and the "trail braking" sequence. 😻
@hansvanloon10625 ай бұрын
Love that the big spoiler isn't on these models. Looks so much better in my opinion.
@chuckvickrey1202 ай бұрын
Driving my 87 911 for sure today. Black with white sport seats
@andreaswerz78786 ай бұрын
Danke für diese Präsentation. The dream of a car. Greetings from Germany. I love your channel.
@TedwardDrives6 ай бұрын
Thank you Andreas!
@bd7645 ай бұрын
Man that thing likes to rev! Love test videos where you can clearly see the relationship between the tach and the speedo when entering highways.
@chuckvickrey1206 ай бұрын
Have my 87 since 1991. Sold my 2019 911 to keep the 87. Spoilers really increase visual appeal
@China4x46 ай бұрын
most beautiful car on this channel
@edalder20006 ай бұрын
Tedward, this is my high school lust object in car form. Unadorned, NA engine, and light for a 911. Take away things and leave a simple platform that is good as a daily or for some lightweight track work. There is a secondary industry for modding and repairing 911s into any number of desires. That would not easily occur with a car built today.
@Randomperson-ie6bm6 ай бұрын
I love this engine's sound
@TBGaels325 ай бұрын
Always loved these cars. I had a 84 911 with the 915, and it was always popping out of 3rd gear. My 85 I also had I loved a drove that car and it had over 200k miles on it and the odometer broke at 180k by the time I sold it. One thing about the air cooled Porsche and the VW’s is they love RPM.
@onwheels13886 ай бұрын
Hi Tedward, I discovered your channel long time ago and have followed it since then. I really enjoy your videos (especially the Porsche ones). You have a nice camera placement, good picture & sound quality and often drive a lovely scenic route that kind of remind me of my home area here in Scandinavia. Also your selection of test cars is really nice going from Citroen 2CV to very expensive sport cars. In my youth I owned a 911 Carrera 3.2 Coupe with Club Sport suspension and 8 & 9x16 Fuchs plus a backdated exhaust. Every time you post a Porsche video I miss that car. Had it for over 7 years and loved it. Thanks for all the nice videos and keep up the good work.
@crazyjoe15406 ай бұрын
@14:28 I find that upshift light especially hilarious because I guessed what it was because my mum's 2019 Skoda Citigo has pretty much the exact same function on it's dash
@Watankatanka6 ай бұрын
Nice video, good riding. The old 911 sounds like a 70's beetle.)
@nonradar6 ай бұрын
What a great video, nice job!
@swmhill6 ай бұрын
Thank you for an excellent, and nice long drive video in the 911 Carrera! The camera & audio work, and narration were great.
@Namesi6 ай бұрын
Perfect stance on this example!
@nicknyaa6 ай бұрын
Beautiful car, very much a dream car for me!
@Skicub77885 ай бұрын
A true drivers car! Great vid and thanks for the spin. Cheers!
@R19Robbin6 ай бұрын
Something about a classic Porsche 👌
@stuffa016 ай бұрын
Oh Man, Great video! this makes me miss my 89 Carrera SOOO BAD. I can almost smell the Porsche aroma too. I can't believe I sold it back in 2003 for 24k....such a fabulous Car. most amazing driving experience. Super Solid Feel. Once you drive one, you can't sleep till one is in your garage.
@davyd43556 ай бұрын
The first time I ever drove one the downward hinged pedals and the left side ignition was strange but it was so much more fun to drive than anything new even with a 0-60 in the high 6 seconds; suck it Hellcat😂
@braydens646 ай бұрын
Sounds like a beautiful car!
@goodknight58615 ай бұрын
I owned a 964 C4 Cabrio (1990) 3.6 250 pk as well as a simular coupé G-50 3.2 231 pk, both hand shift gear. Both great fun to drive in.
@porscheg506 ай бұрын
I have a 87 Carrera 3.2. An amazing car ! Thanks for the video, think I have to go for a drive😉
@sjhrk6 ай бұрын
Oh nice, another Porsche video!
@27Zangle6 ай бұрын
I've always wanted one of these. Nice car, great drive.
@carolinacars7396 ай бұрын
14:45 Indeed, mid 80s and up Saab 900 "classics" also had a "shift up" light.
@lechienvitre92125 ай бұрын
Hard to explain how much I enjoy driving my G50, best part of my week…
@vvarioPL6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that I’m not the only one that sees 992 as a modern reinterpretation of ur-911 and G-modell lookswise. Not a big fan of how it drives tho, unfortunately that’s the only 911 I ever drove, I’d really want to try some older ones.
@brian_SlingingHooks6 ай бұрын
That engine sounds soooo smooth.
@roystrandberg20916 ай бұрын
For a long time this model 911 was my dream car. Back in my 30s seemed semi attainable at some point. By the time I got to a point in life where a toy car was doable, price and availability of these had changed a lot, and not in my favor. So, 20 yrs later I ended up picking up a 997, which is a great car. Ironically, picking up one of the g-series cars may have been a decently smart financial decision.
@mateoelizondo54803 ай бұрын
This is it. My dream car. I’d love to own one someday. I love old cars, and this is just peak retro car ❤️ It’s perfect for me: not too big, mechanical feel all around, great engine, stunning design, beautiful interior and the sound!! Gosh, old cars definitely get me easily. I daily one, it’s the opposite of a sports car (being a 1991 Peugeot 205 with 45hp) but it’s heaps of fun and I wouldn’t want anything modern instead. I kinda hate that I was born too late to be able to afford one when they were cheap. I’m 21, studying computer science, so I could get the money someday. But unfortunately by the time I can afford one for today’s price, they’ll be too expensive.
@kaifengwu65656 ай бұрын
As a owner of the exact same Guards Red car but from 1986 (w/ 915) I gotta defend my baby a little bit. There is nothing wrong with the 915 transmission, especially one that's tuned-in and well maintained. It was a derivative of the 916 racing gearbox Porsche used in the 70s and 80s. If you know anything about Porsche history you know what they did in those two decades. It's designed to be lightweight and incredibly fast, but owners were expected to know how to use it properly. For sure, when I first met the car two years ago I thought "what the hell" too, because shifting it the same way i would shift a modern car, half the time I couldn't get into 2nd at all. But living with it and dailying it for 2 years now the gears glide in and out and I never miss a single shift. The trick is in the clutch and in timing and when you get it right it feels like a well lubricated bolt action rifle, incredibly satisfying. If it's good enough to win at Le Mans it's good enough for you to rip through some weekend twisties.
@TedwardDrives6 ай бұрын
I don't understand...I said they were good when they haven't been abused. What are you defending against?
@kaifengwu65656 ай бұрын
@@TedwardDrives Hey! I don't disagree with anything you said, just sharing a bit of history and personal experience on the gearbox! This is an age old debate in the aircooled community but I'm in the camp that the 915 can arguably offer more satisfaction than the G50 and not something one should avoid. I'm obviously baised, of course. Love your videos
@marial82356 ай бұрын
When I was a kid I remember how a Porsche from this era with a Whale tale used to park near my house. All of the kids thought it was really ugly.😂😂😂. Now I look at this one and it’s so dainty and pretty.❤
@dab97424 ай бұрын
Simply the Graal ! 😍
@Franzino016 ай бұрын
It’s Porsche season
@AndyK.236 ай бұрын
Sounds so nice and well sorted!
@tridentflavor75575 ай бұрын
It defies all logic that you are not banned for uploading prn like this on KZbin. I'm not even a porsche-guy, but oh my god.... This is indeed the ultimate driving machine.
@houseking92116 ай бұрын
my 2002 saab 9-5 aero also has a shift light like that, it'll adjust if I'm full throttle and come back on near redline just like this 911 which is fun
@Ashfielder6 ай бұрын
Nice Blaupunkt radio, thinking about getting one for my MX5. I always like spotting them in cars out and about to see how they look. Goes very well in a Porsche.
@longbeachcarguy6 ай бұрын
Accoutrements? Well done, Mister! Coming from a French guy here 😉
@TomNeuhauser5 ай бұрын
Excellent video!! Beyond jealous!
@GrizzlyBear-kh5yx5 ай бұрын
One of my dream cars
@jimsteinway6956 ай бұрын
I have an 18 GT3 and it’s such a different look from the front while driving. I started with 993 TT
@dougcl_5 ай бұрын
For god's sake don't modify your bumpers. The bumpers are fine. It's a beautiful car.
@peterpowder85466 ай бұрын
My wife has a 1987 Targa with SSI heat exchangers and an ECU chip. Before the mods I bought the car for $20,000 about seven or eight years ago. She’s worth considerably more than that now.
@johnfaassen61515 ай бұрын
You are essentially driving my car - '87 Guards red, but mine has chrome Fuchs and the whale tail - bought it 30 years ago and I will never sell it - the first thing I did however when I bought it was to ditch the Buick steering wheel and replace it with a three spoke Momo - much better look to me
@KleanShots6 ай бұрын
Have a 84 M491, love the car to death
@DrewWidman6 ай бұрын
Same! I have a red coupe
@oliverlondon52466 ай бұрын
Love ❤ Love ❤ Love ❤ my favourite car
@anothercarchannel96356 ай бұрын
One of the most iconic, gorgeous sports cars ever made - however, the driving experience of these in stock form does not justify their ridiculous price tag. There are so many sports cars to be had for a fraction of the price, that feel more purpose built and inspiring to drive.
@xxhotelcrazyxx6 ай бұрын
The market speaks for itself...this is what people want, this is what's driving up their price. These are not like other sports cars. Rear engined, aircooled, mechanical, and rare as in terms of how often you see them on the road. Well deserved for every cent!
@1979jon6 ай бұрын
When porsche in all there wisdom stuck a turbo in them they become next level
@Benito-lr8mz6 ай бұрын
Coche mitico por excelencia diseño atemporal.
@Paco_Gaepedores6 ай бұрын
OMG Such a lovely cute old Porsche :3 woohoo ❤
@aboyandhisdog6 ай бұрын
I install the solid metal valve stems on all my vehicles. Buy once and forget about them. The rubber ones can be very problematic. The oil is cooled by air so either way, this is an air cooled engine. People can be so strange sometimes about what sets them off! Those are "stovepipe" fenders - a 911 hallmark! Another great drive, Tedward...thank you! -Tom.
@grumpy94786 ай бұрын
Bruce Anderson described it to me as air/oil cooled. is that ok?
@killiangrey40835 ай бұрын
@@grumpy9478 😂👍What else can you expect from a dude who follows this guys YT channels.. He has 11 of em last count lol... Here's 1 of em DiagnosticWorldz - 7 Reasons You Should Own A Porsche 911...... Just type it in on YT.
@joelapoint87235 ай бұрын
Hey boy, ya buddy still sellin those scan tools? "The Review Center - bavarian dominator"
@kroks066 ай бұрын
This reminds me need for speed porsche 2000
@rustbeltrobclassic25126 ай бұрын
My dad's friend bought one in black, new.. my father had a Celica All-trac and they used to race on ribbon of twisty roads in western New Jersey.. His friend was pissed that he couldn't outrun the celica. Fast forward to today.. I don't know which one I would want more.
@C.I...6 ай бұрын
Every time you drive an air-cooled Porsche on here I am always blown away by how well the developers of NFS Porsche 2000 managed to capture the exact sound of every car from the cockpit.