Porsche 996 GT3 RS. I’ve Finally Driven it AT LAST! | TheCarGuys.tv

Porsche 996 GT3 RS. I’ve finally driven it AT LAST! | TheCarGuys.tv
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It’s been 17 years in the making, but finally TheCarGuys has driven an exceptionally rare and highly coveted Porsche 911 996 GT3 RS - and with just 10,000 miles on the clock!
Graciously loaned by Ashgood Classic & Sportscars (details below), this has been a dream car, and one that was almost part of TheCarGuys’ collection in 2003.
What’s it like to give a classic GT3 RS the beans? Just how good is that Mezger engine at full chat? Is the ride as jarring as everyone says? Could this car be used as a daily driver? Which is best - red or blue? And just how good is this 16 year old Porsche? All these questions and more will be answered in this week’s episode.
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[@garyg5947]

Buy it, buy it!! In the day of hybrids and ev’s...that car is a mechanical masterpiece!!

[@davidthomas1424]

Agree. Love those headlights too FWIW. 😊👍

[@hgm8337]

Probably halve in price once Tesla’s roadster is out, thinking.

[@emerckx53]

So underrated. The first water cooled RS. Small and mechanical. Very cool...

[@DenfMotorsports]

"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!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@stimsingh9361]

'used to have freedom of choice"... love it.

[@mrkennethsung]

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 : )

[@Chrissy-H]

Is it just me, or do the fried egg headlights look really cool these days?

[@eshanmirash2456]

The used 996 market would say so as well!

[@Chrissy-H]

@@eshanmirash2456 I still reckon the 996GT3 is undervalued at £70k or whatever they are.

[@viowave]

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.

[@eshanmirash2456]

@@Chrissy-H True. They are going up very slowly though

[@Rockit181]

looks like GT1 headlights

[@jasonpowell9022]

The Car Guys on a Friday night, love it!!

[@jrbuch]

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.

[@dangriffiths9813]

A truly wonderful thing. It already feels like an analogue masterpiece in a digital world...

[@550panerai5]

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.....

[@jb7052]

Brilliant video. Will now pretend I’m driving the RS when out in my 996😀

[@chrisd635csi]

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...

[@colinrobertson4569]

Can't unsee the gear stick hand job but what a car!! Really enjoyed the video. More of this pls.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, will do!

[@markjones5315]

What a stunning car

[@gbc7344]

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) 👍🇬🇧🚙

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Inazuma68]

Bought a 996 GT3 Clubsport a few weeks ago. I fell immediately in love withe engine and the drivetrain 😍

[@woutererasmus8809]

Gen 1 clubsport or gen 2? Gen 1 csport very rare and collectable

[@johnlin8454]

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.

[@lotsofcurveslover]

The blue is stunning

[@philnj1962]

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! :-)

[@Galatzo]

Probably my all time favourite 911

[@TheCarGuysTV]

One of the greats for sure

[@Freddanrocco]

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.

[@jason22spurs]

Fantastic!!!!! Love the 996

[@lpstylez]

It’s a wonderful car!

[@xadesi]

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.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍👍

[@Jean-Paul_1984]

This is a dream car. Only two downsides: 1) I wish they made a 996.1 GT3 RS. 2) the price nowadays 🙂

[@Carrera-gp9od]

What a car ! What an engine 👍🏻

[@geoffnorton9279]

Beautiful machine, headlights now look cool. Fantastic presentation as always. Let's have more of the same please.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Geoff

[@rudsey]

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.

[@antonygriffiths6764]

What a ripper Damian... Just an awesome classic 911... Good luck acquiring one mate...

[@markjohnson8352]

Thoroughly enjoyed that, thank you. Beautiful car. Go on! Get it bought! ❤

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JCosh]

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.

[@FizzyMotors]

@10:20 that's how you wake the car up in the morning.

[@heathbrowning34]

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!

[@Billywoo12]

“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.

[@RogerBaileyOnCars]

totally agree this is one of the all time greats, nice video Damian

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@moogsta16]

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...?

[@sxrory]

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

[@steffydog]

Lovely to see this one, prefer the white/red tbh.

[@Ninakoklahombi]

One of the greats indeed!

[@nunoribeiro1298]

Black and Orange it’s stunning but this is amazing too, nice video like always

[@aeromotive2]

brilliant car and vid

[@matthewwebb1045]

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 😎.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mattylf1]

With you on the colour, blue all the way. Great vlog on a modern classic 👍

[@fatherfinney9476]

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.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Cheers, James

[@the911meet]

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.

[@982spyder5]

Great review, thanks.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lukec4ge]

Nice review Damian. Cheers👍🏾

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@zimbarbaluba]

I had to rewind to watch again the funny bit at the end where you popped up from behind the car

[@DwainDwight]

Awesome cars.

[@jon8687]

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

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thomasbenjamin6314]

I enjoy your videos

[@petedavis8701]

One of the best Car Guys editions! Thanks

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Pete

[@rasmusbonn]

Excellent video, it's such a lightweight and tossable car with the right amount of power!

[@euroshark1]

Essential piece of Porsche history. I say add it to the collection. In blue trim of course. Well done Damian.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Blue trim absolutely

[@arrangrant6037]

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 ?👍👍

[@phil-jz1mj]

If that had been blue on white I think you would have bought one already! Another great video as well.

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

GORGEOUS MACHINE...Superb! 👍🏻

[@TheCarGuysTV]

It sure is!

[@TallDrink911]

This encompasses two things I always love to see. A CarGuys video and Porsche.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👏👏

[@curtiswaynethomas3304]

@@TheCarGuysTV would I get one of there or a 4.0 or a 3.8 rs?

[@dylanh1978]

Excellent video, what a machine this is, absolutely love them.

[@pauln0371]

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...

[@sarcodiauk2921]

Brilliant and informative video...thanks for sharing 👍

[@tomwreford6624]

Another great video! I am also in the blue camp

[@jaykay19772]

Fantastic vid Damian! This RS has really grown for me! Greetings from🇫🇮👍

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nrw7272]

One of these is sitting in the showroom in Porsche centre Perth (Scotland) and damn it is goals.

[@andersb820]

Oh I love my 996 GT3 MKII too!!

[@andrewhill9513]

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.

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

Great video!

[@kjackson888]

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

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍👍👍

[@Smitlors]

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 😂

[@paulvallins5994]

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

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Anonymous keyboard morons, sadly

[@Houthiandtheblowfish]

This guy looks like a true texan who talks British

[@mikekilby9785]

Another fantastic video. 👍🏻

[@user-dn3yk2qu7f]

One of my grail cars, well done sir

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks! 👍

[@nathanielgould5284]

Loved it.👍❤️🚘

[@richardcarter1000]

Buy it. No EV or hybrid will ever be as much fun. We need to stock up while we can.

[@paulypoos1]

.....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.

[@HustlerTrickipedia]

996 gt3 or 997.2 gt3

[@alexlee4588]

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

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Cheers, Alex

[@motionsimulation6365]

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 ...

[@bimmerpmp]

What a great modern classic this Porscha 996 GT3 RS

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Agreed

[@tyeben]

Awesome video perfect escapism from all the covid misery

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheCarGuysTV]

That’s the idea 👍

[@1seipai]

Excellent history lesson! You should review a 993 Turbo S.

[@ambersykes1419]

Great video - Excellent

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Steve-jq4st]

We get it - you don’t like the red. I’ll take it.

[@tjianandjie6182]

Buy it Damian !

[@realstradman]

That's why you buy a 996 GT3 Clubsport and with only a handful of mods, will be as fast or faster and you will have plenty of cash left over and you would have no problem thrashing it on track regularly...like I do!😁

[@anandpushkar7510]

Have you driven the 997.1 gt3rs and did you like it?? The best modern 911 imo

[@Scuderia2000HD]

Lovely cars, would be difficult to choose between red and blue! Better get one of each ;)

[@HEKTIC458]

Beautiful car

[@SameShipDifferentDay]

Would love to see the cutting room floor clips of you guys jumping up from behind cars 😂

[@t2rew]

Buy it ❤

[@niosanfrancisco]

PLEASE purchase for the CarGuys Garage. A perfect addition.

[@davonpointer2310]

Great video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks, Davon

[@andyrobinson1237]

Colour coordinated “trade plates”....nice touch 😂

[@rboddington]

I'm British, live in Canada, I drive my Porsche on the big wide straight roads Canada has. Not sure how I would tolerate the tiny little narrow roads of the UK? Google, HWY 400 extension in Ontario, now there's a sports car owners dream road and I live beside it!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

You lucky bugger...

[@rboddington]

@@TheCarGuysTV Even the winding roads here are much wider by comparison to the UK. One down side....super car in Winter storage right now as we are under 12 ft of snow!!!

[@alastairwardle3981]

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.

[@Br1anuk]

Lovely

[@geoffclarke8934]

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.

[@davidcollett1699]

Nice review damian. Blue accents look better. I recall 50 red and 50 blue for uk when new?

[@MyRetroWatches]

I love Friday tea time! so Damian, did the car get detailed after your ragged it over the New Forrest ?!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yes it did

[@michaelrobinson5592]

Very good 👍👍👍👍