Impulse Buying my Air Cooled Porsche 911 was a Massive Risk - POV Drive (Binaural Audio)

[@TedwardDrives]

Have you taken a risk on a car? Did you regret it? - DM on Instagram to order a sticker @tedward_ig

[@pchwang]

I bought a SC last weekend. No PPI.

[@TedwardDrives]

How timely! What year and color?

[@wahpanda1520]

I will order a sticker.

[@saucyp123]

Bought my Miata sight unseen on eBay! It's a rough boy but I was impatient and just wanted it. 100k miles later, it's even rougher. But still fun!

[@johnaitken7430]

Indeed..from my very first 68 beetle..no regrets there..the only ones I ended up regretting: a Chevy Blazer, the only American car we ever owned..back in 74..thru corporate deal thinking would be cool yet was junk that sucked gas..one we stepped back from and regret: a vintage jag about the same time..would have sucked money but been fun..our lesson: don’t buy anything restored or tuned by anyone else..know the provenance..

[@saucyp123]

Just wanna say how I appreciate that you can share Anton's story with your viewers. I can't say I know what that feels like, but I'm glad you could share it

[@TedwardDrives]

I appreciate that. Thanks Steve

[@DoctaM3]

911 has its own garage. Better than any of mine 🙈

[@TedwardDrives]

Lol a tiny house for a tiny car

[@johnaitken7430]

I enjoy these engaging pieces where there is a sharing of experiences...

[@loupasmi]

This car will always be part of you, it is connected with your friends loss forever...

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you 🙏

[@StevenVanLoven]

Even if this is a impulse buy... the later 3.2 (with the G50 gearbox) are some of the strongest , most wanted , best build , one of the toughest mechanical 911's produced . So , your friend and your conscious have brought you a great car . Enjoy it , drive it , use it.

[@EM-cc6gi]

Honestly I would not be so emotionally attached to my e46, had my ex gf not spent so much time in it with me. Every time I get in, I can remember her sitting there. Little overboard, but I can’t see myself ever getting rid of it.

[@smallpants]

Happened to me with a new A3 which is no longer with me. You have to kinda remind yourself that this is your car. Not sure if you buying yours predates your relationship though.

[@EM-cc6gi]

JP Cantalino it definitely predated the relationship. essentially it hits home with me because back when it was broken down with a destroyed axle, she told me I would never be able to fix it. Week after we broke up, that same car was back on the road. I respect the shit out of that woman🤣

[@clardrives9301]

That wonderful click at 0:39, I just….aaahhhh

[@alfiekeogh3981]

Ok so after a solid month of binge watching all of your POV drives, this video has me sold. Subscribed.

[@diamondtron7852]

I can't stress enough how much binaural audio improves ANY video let alone POV drive ones. It's like I'm actually there.

[@carlmazzara5098]

I absolutely love this channel man. What a relatable, relaxing theme in all of these videos. Cars that normal people can afford, drives that we can appreciate, and commentary which is both calming and informational. Im so tired of all the Vehicle Virgins bullshit and Street Speed 717 content... they are ruining the car culture on KZbin, but you sir are reviving it all. Cheers from NJ.

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you. Really it means a lot when someone understands the content

[@daunteuflay4859]

my heart sank to the floor when you mentioned the top gear mianmar special that old show is so dear to me

[@Warzone3571]

meanwhile i just got a 1994 ford thunderbird super coupe that was found sitting in the field by a mechanic friend of mine and offered to sell to me for $100 and it just has a blown head gasket but actually still runs.. thats a steal for me :D

[@paddymac44]

I did the same exact thing! After the passing of my grandmother I went out bought a mustang GT practically sight unseen. I still haven’t gotten it looked yet and it’s been a year, so I’ll take it.

[@BraddersCat7]

These are the reason we buy to cars to enjoy emotional points in our lives. Sorry to hear about your loss. I bought my Porsche 996 a month after my Grandmother died. She knew of my love of cars and since I've bought it I have made numerous friends through the Porsche social scene, so I think she would have approved.

[@kenacycle]

I much appreciate how you are very eloquent in speaking that you are able to tell stories without cutting and pasting sentences together like most KZbinrs do. It makes watching and listening much more pleasant and enjoyable.

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks 😊

[@daxflame163]

Great story man.. I'm picking up my 3.2 Carerra tomorrow, black & black with whale tail like yours. Price is crazy on these cars these days, 3 guys tried to offer 5k+ more after I made the deal, fortunately the seller kept his word with me. To me 911s of 80's are the best looking 911s of all generations, and I'm very excited to bring it home tomorrow.

[@EthanSmith48]

I did this with an old miata, no ppi. Of course a lot cheaper risk, but i relate to the part where i was nervous to get the inspection. For the record, it turned out ok, but I agree with getting a ppi for sure.

[@zeezlebops]

Sorry for your loss man! Thanks for sharing his memory.

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you Mike

[@furrysharker]

Thanks for sharing the story on the drive. My best friend died suddenly several years ago so I appreciate people who can talk candidly about such experiences.

[@DirtDude117]

I'm a used car dealer so a lot of cars I buy I can't do PPIs on. I can drive some but not all either. I actually bought THE cheapest C7 Corvette under 100k with a clean title in 2018. It was rougher than a sandpaper condom, but I got it for $25,000. 2014 Z51 3LT with 30k miles. I needed to get wheels+tires, replace the carbon fiber fender, the bumper, and two magnetic ride control rocks. It drove phenomenal, it looked the money and cleaned up great. I paint corrected the black paint and ceramic coated it. I ended up selling it about a year later JUST before the C8 stuff came out at the SAME auction I bought it from for $36k.

[@The9meister]

I bought my 85 911 3.2 carrera from Japan 15 years ago , black on black, great car, I do not regret buying it, designed to be worked on.

[@TedwardDrives]

915s are a joy to operate! Although the ones I’ve driven were a little more than broken in lol. Synchros were happy to help *sometimes*

[@AzeUwish-cupidsconfidant]

Have always been impulsive when buying cars, i have nine. Live in Texas, traveled to Louisiana, Kentucky and Wisconsin just to buy cars. Just bought my first 911 996 like a month ago in Dallas, worth the risk, made it home and been smiling ever since.

[@zonoscopePictures]

I too bought a 911 (an ‘81 SC) without a PPI- I did get to tour the shop that had done a ton of work on the car. I was convinced they knew what they were doing , and the car has run great in the 18 months I’ve owned it- I think I lucked out and got a good one.

[@ThatAirSoftGeek]

This is my first video I watched of yours and I love it. It’s like VINwiki but you are driving and telling the story

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks. You’ll really appreciate the most recent video if you like vin wiki haha

[@hamsterbrigade]

I took a 1 way ticket to Detroit, along with my gf, in the middle of winter to inspect and buy a 2zz swapped MR2 Spyder. We drove it straight home to South Florida right after a terrible inspection in the middle of the night. It took us more or less 24 hours. It's still my HPDE track car. =) I just watched your video on quitting your job and then this one. I appreciate how open you are on this channel, it's refreshing. Your story telling is great. I've subscribed.

[@doomerconsumer]

I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Thanks for all the amazing car videos to help us smile :)

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks!

[@MrMidEngine]

Absolutely love this. Did this same thing when an MR2 came up for sale on Craigslist in Maine ( I live in Vermont ). I couldn't wait to get over there. It had a 2000gt bodykit on it. I had do to it, and it's been the most reliable car I've ever had.

[@Alltracavenger]

This is years later and I'm definitely late to the story, but your story hit absolutely hard. I lost my best friend about a year later than that and in a very similar fashion. We both had Celica GT-Fours; I had the earlier and near-stock ST165 and he had a decently modified later model ST185. After he passed(followed by a very bad breakup almost immediately afterward) I kinda lost it. I ended up going through a series of buying and selling cars like they were nothing. Models that people would consider once in a lifetime finds I picked up and sold months later for the next thing. I had two AE86s, a MK3 Supra, and an SW20 MR2 Turbo briefly and went through daily drivers like clockwork, but the cars I didn't sell were the '84 Toyota pickup I inherited from my grandfather and my Celica. My friend made me promise I'd never let it go, and I wouldn't dream of it. Even after it threw a $10K repair bill at me(discovered some massive previous owner jank that culminated in a restoration shop having to rebuild the firewall) I toughed through it and kept it. It was a crazy time, but I appreciate the experiences I had along the way.

[@imnotsurewhy]

This car has such a meaningful story behind it. It makes it 10 times more meaningful.

[@ThePedalDance]

Unfortunately I also lost a close friend to suicide. Such a difficult thing to cope with. Seemingly impossible to understand. He LOVED cars as well. We shared our love for cars, experienced getting our drivers licenses, and first cars together. Think about him everyday. Really close to his twin brother and mother. We love talking about him & remembering funny stories. I have all his car detailing stuff and I feel close to him whenever I wash my cars. I watched your other videos where you brought this up. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@jackbrittton]

When I started watching this channel I thought of it as just another POV channel but now I know it's so much more. Thanks for the awesome stories and stay safe!

[@rgstar7702]

My rule #1, you're buying the seller first and foremost. Has never let me down.

[@dezinetech1000]

Man... sorry about your buddy but I think it’s awesome that you got the car to remember him by. Thanks for sharing and the car is beautiful brotha. A must keep. I remember when I was about to get when I was broke and in college back in 98 and it was selling for $20k. Now that same air cooled is probably worth $50k. Fast forward I’m super happy with my 997 S.

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks man. And the 997 S is THE car. Bang for buck, size, feel, sound. Great stuff

[@SgtTriggerHappy]

PPI was definitely something I should of done. First car was a 1991 525i BMW that I bought at a trailer park. My mind was hooked and I had to have it. Polished it, new alternator and it was running beautifully. Half a year it just started falling apart month after month. It's parked for now.

[@raiderfly]

Commenting this again because youtube was all weird. I doubt you ever will but please don't ever sell this car. It's absolutely gorgeous and the story behind it is both sad and heartwarming.

[@wm6337]

Hey Tedward, wow thats shocking, I can't imagine how you must have felt. I know you said you weren't religious but I always find that looking towards my faith helps. Keep up the good work man.

[@MicroageHD]

Faith makes you weak.

[@pascutia]

Always enjoy these story time drives. I had a similar situation with a friend years ago, but I can’t imagine how much worse it would have been if it were a really close friend. But it’s definitely a nice car to have to remember him by :)

[@patuh9450]

i can you're a super intelligent raw and positive person. exact person that needs to be inside a porsche

[@jhrodriguez08]

Nice story bro !! , I bought my e46 m3 out of state, with a camera vídeo, no PPI and I should have, 4 years later still own the car

[@Revlete]

Man she is super clean! Love how those Air Cooled Engines sing. Not the same but I love hearing my Corvair rev out

[@zonoscopePictures]

Corvairs are awesome!

[@kmpitxhnkkitz5426]

Hey Tedward, just wanted to let you know that I love aircooled 911s too! Great video and very heartfelt thing that you did to remember your friend by. You must never sell this car.

[@2doorduude]

Such a pure car, love it

[@billymania11]

I live on the road and work in major cities doing IT stuff. As such I need a modern car that is cool but also dead reliable. I envy you guys with those old Porsches. ...Bill - 2018 BMW M2

[@mikethetechnician310]

i bought a CPO car and also had a 3rd party ppi done. still needed $10k of work done within the first few years. most people will never admit it, especially on the internet!

[@michaelwhite9375]

I think there's nothing wrong going with your gut buying a car if it's just a "fun" car, not a daily driver. If it looks right, feels right, and fits the purpose you're trying to fulfill that's the most important thing (as long as you can afford it and there's nothing obviously wrong with it). After all, enthusiast cars are primarily emotional purchases.

[@snail415]

I’m not one to really be happy for other people. I’m happy for you.

[@christenrten]

Sounds like how I just got my 347,000 km 964 C4. Sight unseen, but the seller had his own PPI and a giant binder of receipts dating back to 1998. I bought the seller, and then I bought the car.

[@williamlong2682]

Not everything in life is completely 100% rational - we’re humans, not computers or robots. Cars are emotional endeavors to people like us, even if you grew up watching unhealthy amounts of Alex on Autos (yes, I was a very very strange child). Appreciate that you followed your heart, even if there might have been some smart things to do prior to buying. I’d have just as hard a time passing up a good 911 as you did, especially since I was into 996’s too. Love all the Outlaw content. It really is a beautiful car. Also, respect the birds🐤

[@thechief043]

That car is fantastic. Never gets old seeing it.

[@harleymeister1]

My absolute favorite car, year and color combination. Enjoy!

[@SW-ni8ls]

These are the only videos I watch to the end they are just so relaxing and nice

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you

[@lordbogus6709]

Makes me think about my e30, great state. Maybe not the best engine but everybody keeps raving about how perfect it is body wise... I just showed up, it felt good and I bought it. If I look now, you cant even buy an E30 for the same amount I paid

[@mus6581]

these old 911s are the coolest cars ever

[@RapideWombaticus]

I think your impulse was right - great car. Can relate to what you said about losing a friend that close - it's soul crushing. A very hard thing to work through... ... I like your content. Keep up the great work 👍 G'day from Australia 🦘

[@Cbv1914]

I’m really regretting not seriously looking into buying this exact year, color and model car back 15 years ago when I was 17/18 when you could find a decent one for $20-30k

[@gRosh08]

Sorry about your BF. Thanks for the great story and great ride! Thanks for sharing. Honestly, Porsche people are people of a special nature. I miss my 1973 911.

[@williamsitton]

Wow what a great story I just recently purchased my 911 and this inspiring to make a video similar!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks William! I’ll keep my eye out on your insta. Your cinematography is great

[@lexremillard2549]

thank you for sharing your story about your friend. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!

[@kraagnjilwulf1413]

I want an old 911 so bad. I have two dream cars; a 1972 Chevy Chevelle and a 1975 porsche 911.

[@WheresTheAnyKey1]

at some point I need to find an owner of one of these and try to go for a ride in one. must be an experience.

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

I see a new Tedward video, I hit like. Then I watch it.

[@Jasongy827]

I feel you with your friend, my closet friend died from tripping and slipping while late for work in the morning he died with a severe concussion. It’s the worst. And I was really close with his family.

[@TedwardDrives]

Wow what a terrible accident. That’s hard to find closure in an accident like that. I’m sorry

[@Jasongy827]

@@TedwardDrives Same with yours too! I was debating either a e46 m3 a 911 porsche or a skyline r32 skyline. So many choices, Porsche is so good, especially the 996 and 997 turbo.

[@leodju2230]

A very nice story you are good person i know that he had love it

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you 🙏

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Risk make champions

[@johnadams2933]

I'm sorry about your friend. I really enjoy your videos. I think many others will agree that your videos are more enjoyable when you talk opposed to just engine noise.

[@TedwardDrives]

Greatly appreciated. There will always be people on both sides of that argument 😂

[@pkbaker100]

Just throwing this out there... but you own my absolute dream car Mr. Tedward

[@TedwardDrives]

I can appreciate your taste

[@Matt-zc1qs]

My eyes started watering just looking at the pollen on your car.

[@TedwardDrives]

😂

[@thisnthat4318]

The big risk with these types of cars is KZbinrs fixing it themselves instead of going to a specialist

[@zonoscopePictures]

Genuinely curious - not hating-What are the most common mistakes that you tubers would make on these cars? Adding too much oil/not checking oil when engine is warmed up , etc ? Or not knowing how to perform basic maintenance like adjusting valve lash ?

[@3267DWS]

I love the sound of the doors!

[@ruslansharif4596]

like before watching

[@MrMuvovr]

I was the first to leave the Wevo G50 exposed.......... Everyone freaked out !!!! YOUR WELCOME !!!!

[@zsolttoth9038]

duuude, you neighborhood looks like a dream.

[@paul_howey]

I would personally rather have an emotional connection to a car and 5-10k post-purchase maintenance bill vs a car that I have no emotional connection to that may cost a bit less initially. I never end up keeping cars that I don't have a connection with very long so, in the long run, those cars actually end up costing me more. If there isn't a bit of emotion involved when buying something like an aircooled 911, you are doing it wrong :)

[@SaveTheManuals]

What a story! Thank you for sharing. These air cooled 911s are timeless legends, unfortunately, now they are expensive to purchase and maintain -- beyond reason :( Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@zaccorpseman7366]

Great car, reminds me of BlackBird from Wangan Midnight

[@samjerome5147]

Exactly

[@JoeJacksonGT3]

"Binaural Audio", yes, we get it, your voice is crystal clear in this video.

[@AronBell1]

Thanks for getting the stamps!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you for ordering! Let’s see how long it takes to get to Ireland 😂

[@Jseee]

Sorry to hear about your friend

[@noahman27]

Hey man, great channel, and really sorry to hear about your friend. Congrats on the car. I love the way it sounds.

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks Noah!

[@moohapple12]

I think you'd be a pretty cool podcast host! It'd be cool if you could get some of the KZbin car dudes on it and have discussions with them. I really liked the little section of old Top Gear where they talked to people about their cars, and I feel like it would be something like that? Unless that exists already and I do not know about it......

[@eastoakland-S65feen]

I was affraid to know what i bought- i totally understand. U should giv me the e92 m3. Ill take care of it & u can get a new car😎

[@MickAv8r]

Glad it worked out for you and Tim’s shop is awesome.

[@loganmankus856]

I know this is an old video... but you go by my house twice...I'm the one with the 77 ta sitting outside.

[@hpkntnw]

8:09 isn’t Randy Pobst something like the most winning long distance driver ever? Like more endurance wins than anyone?

[@156.M]

This was beautiful, simple and engaging. U got a new sub!

[@pilotvanquish3886]

Mad respect Tedward. Any new videos on the m3 coming up soon?

[@TedwardDrives]

Yessir! I (finally) swapped out my snow tires for summers and it's time to take it for a proper drive

[@2Aqua1]

Great content, Sir! At some point in time , I will make the leap into the old school Porsche world & pay the PPI fee for peace of mind... maybe your former friend was looking out for you from above when you purchased yours...

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you 🙏

[@jimmydousse8652]

I know you will not answer for obvious reasons but... where do you live ? It's a beautiful place ! Great video BTW.

[@wrxzboost]

i think your best friend guided you into purchasing this car - that's why you got "lucky"

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!

[@1091Alcatraz]

greetings from East Boston! Keep up the great videos!

[@southerndiy1]

Beautiful looking neighbourhood 👍

[@putrescentvermin]

Sorry about the loss of your best friend. And wtf was that around 3:20?

[@brianhimmelman420]

I will buy it when ur are done with it thanks

[@cozza819]

Great video! just had this recommended.

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks! Cool that it’s getting recommended

[@revmatchtv]

Great story!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks Eric!

[@e85johnson68]

Such a beautiful car!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!

[@qlpar]

I am a big fan of these story time type videos. Keep up the great work!

[@TedwardDrives]

It always feels like a risk that I won't get my message across, or people just won't care. But they have always been well received and it's incredible. Thanks for the support and feedback

[@QEats1996]

Always meant to ask you about the story, great vid!

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!

[@GridForgeMFG]

What a great story!