I have a 2004 996 GT3 Clubsport in atlas grey and I’m the original owner since new. Don’t think I’ll ever sell it as it’s rawness and finesse are one of a kind.
@garyg59474 жыл бұрын
Buy it, buy it!! In the day of hybrids and ev’s...that car is a mechanical masterpiece!!
@davidthomas14244 жыл бұрын
Agree. Love those headlights too FWIW. 😊👍
@hgm83374 жыл бұрын
Probably halve in price once Tesla’s roadster is out, thinking.
@lpstylez3 жыл бұрын
It’s a wonderful car!
@DenfMotorsports2 жыл бұрын
"Not because I want to smoke, but because I like to be reminded that people used to have freedom of choice" Spot on. Great review!
@TheCarGuysTV2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻
@emerckx534 жыл бұрын
So underrated. The first water cooled RS. Small and mechanical. Very cool...
@steffydog Жыл бұрын
Lovely to see this one, prefer the white/red tbh.
@mrkennethsung3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. I own one for 17 years and still enjoying the raw and responsive driving feeling. Something seldom mentioned about 996 GTG3rs is the rare suspension system is from cup car which is totally different to standard 996. It allows adjustment of toe angle just like the cup car. Also many parts actually from Porsche Motorsport which have a little different part number. It may be the last Porsche ever build which have no computer-driving-assist : )
@550panerai54 жыл бұрын
Well, I was let out of that very same junction in a red 550 a few months back.....the guy slowed down quite a bit to achieve it as well. Very grateful to him, and very grateful to be in a 550.....
@jb70523 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Will now pretend I’m driving the RS when out in my 996😀
@jasonpowell90224 жыл бұрын
The Car Guys on a Friday night, love it!!
@jrbuch2 жыл бұрын
Lots of small and large changes in this car compared to the regular 996 GT3. I had the pleasure of experiencing firsthand the 996 GT3 mk2, and Ferrari 360 Modena - I always wondered how much better the GT3 RS and Challenge Stradale were.
@dangriffiths98134 жыл бұрын
A truly wonderful thing. It already feels like an analogue masterpiece in a digital world...
@gbc73444 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that Damian thank you for taking the time to show and produce this car ..look forward to seeing a blue trim version in the garage ( I prefer too) 👍🇬🇧🚙
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@colinrobertson45694 жыл бұрын
Can't unsee the gear stick hand job but what a car!! Really enjoyed the video. More of this pls.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@philnj19624 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, the good ol days when we had freedom of choice! Great video thanks Damian, perhaps next time you can really surprise us by wearing your fav onesies when you jump up from behind the cars like that! :-)
@markjones53154 жыл бұрын
What a stunning car
@antonygriffiths67644 жыл бұрын
What a ripper Damian... Just an awesome classic 911... Good luck acquiring one mate...
@geoffnorton92794 жыл бұрын
Beautiful machine, headlights now look cool. Fantastic presentation as always. Let's have more of the same please.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Geoff
@Inazuma684 жыл бұрын
Bought a 996 GT3 Clubsport a few weeks ago. I fell immediately in love with the engine and the drivetrain 😍
@woutererasmus88094 жыл бұрын
Gen 1 clubsport or gen 2? Gen 1 csport very rare and collectable
@Inazuma6824 күн бұрын
@@woutererasmus8809Gen 2 with RS wing. I think it is almost as collectable and since I drive it regularly it‘s just the better car 🤷♂️. By the way, still love it after 4 years….
@chrisd635csi4 жыл бұрын
You guys are smashing it out the park this year, the vids are tapping in to exactly what I love about cars. Hope the GR Yaris will be coming out again soon...
@Chrissy-H4 жыл бұрын
Is it just me, or do the fried egg headlights look really cool these days?
@eshanmirash24564 жыл бұрын
The used 996 market would say so as well!
@Chrissy-H4 жыл бұрын
@@eshanmirash2456 I still reckon the 996GT3 is undervalued at £70k or whatever they are.
@viowave4 жыл бұрын
Yes , indeed they look cool. Especially when you got a 4S (the rear looks also nice) without the turbo (and spoiler) , but with all options. People often complained about the 996, but why nobody complained about the one eyed too happy smilley on the 993. Ah yes because the 993 isn't really a 911, but the 959 brought into the '90 basically. Especially when you got the 4s.
@eshanmirash24564 жыл бұрын
@@Chrissy-H True. They are going up very slowly though
@Rockit1814 жыл бұрын
looks like GT1 headlights
@Freddanrocco4 жыл бұрын
You are spot on with how one has to be on ones toes on a rutted road. Very alive to say the least. Mine is an -04 with 18000 miles on it, ceramic brakes, full cage (for those extra...graceful ingresses) and AC delete. Get one. It would sit well in your collection.
@xadesi4 жыл бұрын
What a car and what a video, great insight. You guys aren’t getting the views you deserve but please keep these kind of videos coming. I love them.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@TallDrink9114 жыл бұрын
This encompasses two things I always love to see. A CarGuys video and Porsche.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
👏👏
@curtiswaynethomas33044 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarGuysTV would I get one of there or a 4.0 or a 3.8 rs?
@heathbrowning344 жыл бұрын
Huge Porsche fan boy here! I discovered one of these hidden in a back lane near my house a few weeks ago. I knew what it was immediately, despite a fence hiding it. This one had a ‘duck tail’ rear wing though. I checked the reg number and it has around 45k miles on it. Love at first sight! Damien, you need to buy one!
@RogerBaileyOnCars4 жыл бұрын
totally agree this is one of the all time greats, nice video Damian
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@petedavis87014 жыл бұрын
One of the best Car Guys editions! Thanks
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Pete
@nunoribeiro12984 жыл бұрын
Black and Orange it’s stunning but this is amazing too, nice video like always
@Galatzo4 жыл бұрын
Probably my all time favourite 911
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
One of the greats for sure
@jason22spurs4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!!!! Love the 996
@zimbarbaluba4 жыл бұрын
I had to rewind to watch again the funny bit at the end where you popped up from behind the car
@9MAS4 жыл бұрын
They look fantastic. I remember seeing a pair of them in period being tracked around Bedford Autodrome one evening, just the two of them. Proper 911.
@markjohnson83524 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed that, thank you. Beautiful car. Go on! Get it bought! ❤
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@mattylf14 жыл бұрын
With you on the colour, blue all the way. Great vlog on a modern classic 👍
@euroshark14 жыл бұрын
Essential piece of Porsche history. I say add it to the collection. In blue trim of course. Well done Damian.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Blue trim absolutely
@Billywoo124 жыл бұрын
“Mongey,” as in 996 GT3RS alcantara steering wheel, I have not heard since I was about 14. Red wine is now dribbling down my chin. My “mongey” chin. Excellent review. I have a friend in Australia who own one of these in RHD, 1 of 16 to land down under.
@bimmerpmp4 жыл бұрын
What a great modern classic this Porscha 996 GT3 RS
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@jon86874 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed that video as it was packed with interesting information about the car, and wow a 2004 car in such pristine condition. Sounds like the perfect purchase for the garage
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@kjackson8884 жыл бұрын
Superb episode! More of this kind of content pls. Damian, it felt like you were looking for a nudge from the viewers to say go ahead and buy one, well let me just shove you into the BUY IT column
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@Carrera-gp9od4 жыл бұрын
What a car ! What an engine 👍🏻
@moogsta164 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I love your hankering for classics & legends, I have been subscribed to your channel for over 2 years now & never missed an episode. 959 or F50 soon...?
@phil-jz1mj4 жыл бұрын
If that had been blue on white I think you would have bought one already! Another great video as well.
@the911meet4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! If I had the option I would go 996 RS as well but a well sorted 996 GT3 isn’t far behind with that raw feeling and character as well! Such underrated cars.
@jaykay197724 жыл бұрын
Fantastic vid Damian! This RS has really grown for me! Greetings from🇫🇮👍
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@matthewwebb10454 жыл бұрын
Yet another fantastic video review i was a very lucky boy back in 2003 my friend had this GT3 with the blue stripe and wheels (which is my choice as well ) and he let me drive it a lot road and track and your absolutely right one of the all time greats. Never not had a Porsche ever since then. Thanks again guys 😎.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@JCosh4 жыл бұрын
I had one when they where new. Great track car and a real challenge to extract the performance from but on the road a bit compromised to say the least.
@tomwreford66244 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I am also in the blue camp
@rasmusbonn4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, it's such a lightweight and tossable car with the right amount of power!
@Ninakoklahombi4 жыл бұрын
One of the greats indeed!
@fatherfinney94764 жыл бұрын
A great video again. They let you have it because they know you will either buy it or sell it for them. Confession time. I get the fizz when I see a gt3 in yellow. Its that biplane spoiler that draws me in.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Cheers, James
@sxrory4 жыл бұрын
Lottery win car for me, perfect in every way. Analogue, The need to actually drive it and It's not bonkers fast like the new stuff they bring out
@dylanh19784 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, what a machine this is, absolutely love them.
@sarcodiauk29214 жыл бұрын
Brilliant and informative video...thanks for sharing 👍
@aeromotive23 жыл бұрын
brilliant car and vid
@andersb8204 жыл бұрын
Oh I love my 996 GT3 MKII too!!
@pauln03714 жыл бұрын
Definitely Blue colour scheme...I remember seeing a red version for sale for about £50k about 13-15 years ago..At the same time you could get a Standard 996.2 GT3 for about £35-£40k.. How times have changed...
@nrw72724 жыл бұрын
One of these is sitting in the showroom in Porsche centre Perth (Scotland) and damn it is goals.
@andrewhill95134 жыл бұрын
For me this is THE GT3RS, its just looks like its come from a race track. On my only trip to the Nurburgring in the mid 2000's it seemed like every other car was one of these, it really stuck in my memory.
@paulypoos14 жыл бұрын
.....and the watch check was??? lol Great vid, as always my friend, I am considering a nice 911 and can't make my mind up for either 996 or 997.
@HustlerTrickipedia4 жыл бұрын
996 gt3 or 997.2 gt3
@Lukec4ge4 жыл бұрын
Nice review Damian. Cheers👍🏾
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@982spyder54 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks.
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@alexlee45884 жыл бұрын
Wee done. Great commentary. I agree with everything you've said. I would say the GT3 996 is also a great model and perhaps would be my pick of the 996 range. The RS is more special, yes. But the GT3 is more everyday. Stay safe and thanks for the videos
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Alex
@Woodysuffolk4 жыл бұрын
Great video Damien,what’s with people watching this and giving a thumbs down ,just stop watching if you don’t like it lol ,strange
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Anonymous keyboard morons, sadly
@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab4 жыл бұрын
GORGEOUS MACHINE...Superb! 👍🏻
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
It sure is!
@thomasbenjamin63144 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos
@Wooooosaaaaaa4 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@Smitlors4 жыл бұрын
Definitely the one to invest in for sure great episode Damien look forward to seeing the first drive of that car after you buy it 😂
@mikekilby97854 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video. 👍🏻
@tjianandjie61824 жыл бұрын
Buy it Damian !
@DwainDwight4 жыл бұрын
Awesome cars.
@nathanielgould52844 жыл бұрын
Loved it.👍❤️🚘
@ambersykes14194 жыл бұрын
Great video - Excellent
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@tyeben4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video perfect escapism from all the covid misery
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
That’s the idea 👍
@arrangrant60374 жыл бұрын
Beautiful 996 that doesn’t have the engine that can implode at any moment. Who was the footballer who cancelled? Mr Rooney by any chance ?👍👍
@D13-r9w4 жыл бұрын
One of my grail cars, well done sir
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@Jean-Paul_1984 Жыл бұрын
This is a dream car. Only two downsides: 1) I wish they made a 996.1 GT3 RS. 2) the price nowadays 🙂
@t2rew4 жыл бұрын
Buy it ❤
@alastairwardle39814 жыл бұрын
Great video Damian, please more like this. These older Porsches are absolutely dripping with character. I think the 4.0 with the last of the Mezger’s is my absolute favourite. Could that possibly be arranged for a future video? Keep up the great work, your content has been stellar recently.
@Scuderia2000HD4 жыл бұрын
Lovely cars, would be difficult to choose between red and blue! Better get one of each ;)
@davidcollett16994 жыл бұрын
Nice review damian. Blue accents look better. I recall 50 red and 50 blue for uk when new?
@1seipai4 жыл бұрын
Excellent history lesson! You should review a 993 Turbo S.
@FizzyMotors3 жыл бұрын
@10:20 that's how you wake the car up in the morning.
@andyrobinson12374 жыл бұрын
Colour coordinated “trade plates”....nice touch 😂
@dan30924 жыл бұрын
Great watch always like a history lesson.....nice format too..... you should buy it change the accent to your preferred blue job done....
@motionsimulation63654 жыл бұрын
I owned one from new. Paid £84k, which was circa £5k premium at the time. Mine was white and BLUE. Stunning car BUT was very tricky and intimidating on the road. 997RS was a much better road car. Sold for just £74k in 2012 with 12k miles ...
@davonpointer23104 жыл бұрын
Great video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Davon
@richboy9004 жыл бұрын
Remember when this did the exact same time as the 360 CS on the top gear track
@geoffclarke89344 жыл бұрын
I had a 996.1 GT3 Club Sport with a few minor modifications for 12 years and loved it but always fancied one of these. Would have one of these in my dream car garage. Would love a 996GT3RS with the 4.0 litre engine from the 997 model. Prefer the one with the blue decals though.
@HEKTIC4584 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car
@IanRMcAllister4 жыл бұрын
Nice video of a great car - if only it was in blue, I'm sure you would have bought it! Plus I think you are very right on future classic/current low price. One thought: your video shows the milometer at 10258 - whilst the Ashgood listing shows it at 10157, and their pictures show a reading of 9763 = I wouldn't at all worry how much Beanz you gave it/ragged it, someone else has quite clearly been having some fun whilst they could - its one reason I don't buy low mileage garage queens, every mile counts in pricing and I like using them, although with the low number of units produced I think this model of car could be one of the few exceptions? - Good Luck!
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
I was the one that added all the miles post 10,157
@IanRMcAllister4 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarGuysTV Proper test = go for it Damian!
@SameShipDifferentDay4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see the cutting room floor clips of you guys jumping up from behind cars 😂
@michaelrobinson55924 жыл бұрын
Very good 👍👍👍👍
@MyRetroWatches4 жыл бұрын
I love Friday tea time! so Damian, did the car get detailed after your ragged it over the New Forrest ?!
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
Yes it did
@Br1anuk4 жыл бұрын
Lovely
@richardcarter10004 жыл бұрын
Buy it. No EV or hybrid will ever be as much fun. We need to stock up while we can.
@charlie18324 жыл бұрын
I wonder if they PPF’d the inside of the hood if it would stop the moisture getting through and bubbling the paint
@ravenmaster63644 жыл бұрын
So when do you pick it up then? 🤣🤣🤣, it may be astronomically priced to the likes of me, but it's all about simple pleasures, and I get the distinct impression that you thoroughly enjoyed that drive 👍👍. Having never owned a 911 (I've been in one a few times a 980 911 turbo and it was intoxicating, every component of that car to me was mesmerising, the 5 dials, the dashboard, everything was ruthlessly germanic and purposeful!), I'd take any 911 or boxster but this one is obviously one of the finest models 👍
@iainmcglynn8334 жыл бұрын
A belter of a review The only improvement you could have made was to buy it It’s a peach and one of the very best cars ever made Ten properly ies 🏴🙏
@TheCarGuysTV4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@iainmcglynn8334 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarGuysTV you’re really getting the hang of these reviews Very real and insightful
@martinofleeds4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Video. Great history heads-up. I’m not massively up on this history of various models if I’m honest, every day is a School Day, we’re always learning. Blue also for me, all day long..........