This will make you desire a base Porsche 911 991.1!

[@yammienoob]

As an owner of a manual base 991.1 - I couldn't agree more. Classic 911 vibe, howling NA engine, super enjoyable to use. The 7 speed manual box for me is a miss though, too many cogs and gears are way too long. Life is long, and I'm sure I'll end up with a GTS or if I'm very lucky a GT3 one day!

[@amcheung10]

AYO YAMMIENOOB didn't expect to see you in here hahaa

[@TommyLGarage]

I agree with the 7 speed but it gets better once you upgrade to numeric

[@Rushwind100]

I am with you Yammie. I started out, 21 yrs ago with a Turbo (964), and since then had gone thru several 911 variations, both newer smaller turbo 911’s, and ultimately felt I need a NA. I’m glad I decided to keep the 964Turbo all these years, but have now also settled on the 997.2 GT3. Good thing I bought it 5 yrs ago when they were affordable,… but now will NEVER let this 997.2 GT3 go. It is better than ANY of the newer machines imo.

[@yammienoob]

@@Rushwind100997.2 GT3 is my perfect spec 911! I've had a toy model of one for years, and given the way pricing has gone it will likely remain a toy model for the foreseeable future. Hold onto both of those forever, that's an awesome combo!

[@tcolley]

Consider upgrading to Numeric shifter w/ cable. Gear changes go from feeling like a toy, to a firm handshake. Takes an afternoon to install yourself

[@YumboYack2521]

I was caught between a 991.1 and 991.2 both S manual last year. I ultimately chose the 991.2 because other than sound, it was better in every other aspect. The steering felt better, the clutch was easier to daily, the low end torque and speed, the cheap horsepower you can make, the list just goes on. The MA2 engine is also flawless and reliable other than the water pump which is an easy fix. Yes, it was more expensive but I believe it will be more future proof in terms of performance and CarPlay than the 991.1.

[@rebelranter]

Agree on everything bar CarPlay, lots of CarPlay solutions for the 991.1, including OEM option, so hopefully that narrows the gap between them for you! 👍

[@YumboYack2521]

@@rebelranter not a fan of any of the car play solutions. They either lag, have a weird interface to access it, or have connection issues. The touch screen on the .1 also isn’t optimized for swipes or pinching. I researched this thoroughly before pulling the trigger and even had the chance to try out a few at PCar meets. Still, solutions do exist but they’re just not for me.

[@TommyLGarage]

I agree with you. Good decision

[@dm9817587]

NA all the way.....

[@ShaanNotShawn]

I am missing that sound for sure in my 991.2. For daily driving its kinda nice to also have a "slower" porsche in manual. You get to make the most of the rev range. That said 991.2 is an agile missle. Idk you can't really go wrong with any Cayman or 911.

[@TommyLGarage]

991.2 is on another level for sure

[@mariogutierrez8712]

That's precisely the problem with sports car in general. Doesn't matter which one you have and whether what you have is plenty for normal roads use. Once you taste the next tier and its extra capabilities, you want it, and it ruins you. This video proves it once again. It never ends :( Better not to try, sometimes.

[@TommyLGarage]

Haha so true !

[@jimsteinway695]

Normally that’s true. I have a 991.2 gt3. The 992 came out and I just wasn’t moved. No upgrades in the motor just a different aero package and a $40,000 price increase. Then add the hoops you have to jump through and I don’t have any interest in getting a 992.

[@mariogutierrez8712]

@@jimsteinway695 In your particularly case sir, I would keep the .2 GT3. Personally, I like the looks better than in the 992, in my mind the .2 is peak Porsche design. The power might be a different conversation between the two - obviously new generation brings more power - but you could always tune your GT3 if desired and make it even faster than the new 992. You got a gem of a car.

[@tomauvodic]

Only comment I can make is that I noticed that owner of that base carrera is so proud of his baby. During whole video he didnt take away smile from his face nor looks from his baby. Wholesome guy :-) Honestly, If i was buying 991 model would go either for base MT model as shown or all out with MT gt3 touring, nothing in between.

[@TommyLGarage]

Totally agreed. He’s very much into his car

[@Chris-pe9lj]

Tough choice between the two but I’m going NA that sound is amazing. I’ve got a 996 turbo and 996 gt3 and the turbo is much faster but gt3 noise wins every time

[@Chris-pe9lj]

That 991.1 does sound like a gt3 for sure.

[@TommyLGarage]

I need a gt4 in my life !

[@Chris-pe9lj]

@@TommyLGarage me too brother me too!

[@Rushwind100]

Me too. The 997.2 GT3 Mezger is THE most intoxicating wail I have ever driven. I’m now 5 yrs into ownership & will never let it go. My 30yr old son also said he will drive it till his ripe old age.

[@vicwu1660]

991.1 for weekend and 991.2 for every day. I had a 991.1 targa in China for 10 years and I love it

[@TommyLGarage]

Targa is my new favorite kind of 911

[@phileas816]

Absolutely stunning video!!! Had a great time, thanks Tommy!

[@TommyLGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@thesearch9048]

The 991.1 NA sound is amazing. With that said, the move to turbos on the 991.2 make it a completely different animal. Great video!

[@TommyLGarage]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Hodlproject]

My preowned base 991.1 had an msrp of 112k! Kinda crazy. I also had a 991.2 previously and couldn’t get over the sound and steering. Yes 991.2 is probably the better car overall but not all of us want that. 991.1 with sport exhaust sounds great and the electronic rack feels virtually identical to the hydraulic one in my 997.2.

[@TommyLGarage]

What was wrong with 991.2 steering? Just curious.

[@Grasshopper0122]

……”the 991.2 is probably the better car overall but not all of us want that.” WHAT ? When I ordered my 2023 911, I told them to “order the 2nd best for me, would you…!?” Speaking for myself, I’m much happier with 2nd best !! Oh, it’s not as quick…..sounds goofy and smokes…..but perfect for me.

[@Hodlproject]

@@Grasshopper0122 I think ya missed my point or are just trying to troll. 991.2 has better tech and is faster. These are objective things and most people would consider better. But I didn’t care. I want a more analog better sounding car. And 992 is objectively better than the 991. But I hate most everything about it from the interior to most of the exterior styling. Do whatever you want. Be well young grasshopper.

[@Grasshopper0122]

@@Hodlproject God, I wish I was young….but not trolling….just struck me as funny. When I’m paying for the car, I’ll pick the car….just as you should. And that’s what makes it best….for you. Hell, my little Carrera is a “base” model……and some “elites” might consider that as “not the best”…..for them. Perfect…..but it IS the best for me. You don’t have to justify your choice to anyone…..as long as it makes you happy, it’s “the best.” Drive safe…..

[@gilbertferguson1685]

I like the 991.2. Easy to increase power with a tune or larger turbos. Porsches are great driving cars so you can’t go wrong with whatever you choose. Good info guys.

[@TommyLGarage]

I agree I love being able to bump up the power

[@gracci01]

Having a convertible 991.1 it’s even better sounding with the top down. Great review guys

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for the kind words!!! I kind of want a targa :)

[@sankofa1906mt]

Sounds absolutely incredible. I have a 992 C4S and I’m jealous 😂

[@TommyLGarage]

It’s really that good

[@gregs8685]

I always dismissed the base 3.4L 991.1 due to the small, low torque engine, but this video has me reassessing that. Especially at the price point. 991.2 manual base or T coupe is 2x the cost of an equivalent 991.1 base.

[@TommyLGarage]

It’s a very adequate car. You’ll like either one! Also consider the cayman S

[@AtypicalDriver]

The .1 and .2 make power very differently. The NA you have to rev almost like a Japanese car, but the .2 makes a ton of torque down low in the rpms which is actually more fun in normal driving probably. Great video! I just did a .1 and .2 video on my channel too but a different story.

[@TommyLGarage]

It’s so funny I was watching your videos just the other day. The one about testing the latest Porsche in public without us knowing it. What an excellent topic! Then the comparison you did was fantastic too. You’ve got an awesome channel growing. and you just got a new subscriber. Really nicely done!

[@AtypicalDriver]

@@TommyLGarage thank you so much! I subscribed to your channel too, keep the great videos coming.

[@geterdunn2733]

The 991.1 sounds amazing. May not be as powerful but it is still a beautiful and amazing car. I love them both and have driven both.

[@TommyLGarage]

Agreed! Which one do you prefer ?

[@geterdunn2733]

@@TommyLGarage 991.2

[@DxModel219]

I had a 991.1 Turbo S and upgraded to a 991.2 Turbo S Cab… The 991.2 is so much better alot more refined and the cab feels much more tighter than the 991.1 coupe.

[@philnleblanc6664]

Wow, what a glorious sound!

[@TommyLGarage]

Indeed it is!

[@j.3854]

Great video Tommy! Love this guy haha he’s a character. He did a great job on his 991.1

[@TommyLGarage]

He’s awesome indeed and thanks!!

[@RT-zg9qi]

no way MSRP on that car was 74k new.

[@3RDPDL]

I stand corrected. I just looked at the sticker and Base Carerra new was 84.,300 plus with upgrade packages this one was 92,000. I paid 74,000 for the car so I think I brain farted when on camera and got the question confused in my head.

[@TommyLGarage]

You’re right!

[@rodbirch5876]

exactly. Have base 2013, premium package plus, manual, some stuff but no sport exhaust, sticker $99k

[@michaelsherman3544]

I have a 991.1 bought new in 2013 and it started at $84K. .

[@duyduong2054]

I have a 2012 CS2, with options, MSRP was $125k new

[@iand8548]

I have a 991.1S. Love your mods. Ian suggest you look at sport headers from soul. I have the long pipe high flow cats with an ECU stage 2 by Cobb, makes a big difference. More torque above 3k and upper range umph (above 6K). Also consider the pasm from dsc sport. Plug and play replacement, but given your suspension upgrade may not be complementary.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for the tips!

[@3RDPDL]

Ooooh. That sounds worth looking into

[@darylwizzard5832]

The black one is more car per money, which is the formula that's important to me

[@TommyLGarage]

Good point. I’d splurge for the S

[@JasenDelgado]

Would love to see you guys drive a 981 GT4! Price wise it sits between your two 911 so it would be a great comparison!

[@TommyLGarage]

I drove one in the past and loved it!!

[@yasibrahim4452]

Great video, loved the bit at the end….2 guys who are passionate about cars just talking 👍🏼

[@TommyLGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for stopping by!

[@ttotsbarc]

Based on a quick Google search, the very bare 991.1 in 2013 was starting at $85k...and this particular one in the vid has a bunch of add-ons.

[@3RDPDL]

You are correct. I mixed up the question in my mind I guess bc of being on camera and answered what I paid for the car by accident. MSRP for base Carrera was about 83,000 and with packages this car was 92k MSRP new in 2013.

[@ttotsbarc]

@@3RDPDL No worries, totally understand, I just wanted to point it out for clarification...Super nice car, great options as well!! Thats my current dream car! Thanks for sharing.

[@TommyLGarage]

Ugh you’re right!!

[@vasik3234]

991 models are great but no matter what you think, 991.1 Base is very underpowered and I didn't think it was representative to how a 911 should feel. And by the way I have owned and driven almost all generations of 911. I traded in the base 991.1 for 991.1 S and I thought I found the best balance. I highly recommend the 991.1 S version!

[@TommyLGarage]

Gts might be the way to go

[@alpinetrader]

we will do a comparison when my 992 T comes end of summer/early fall :) also switching from a 981 S so going to miss the sound. but do you like your 991.2 T sound overall?

[@TommyLGarage]

I do love the 991.2 sound but only after I did cats and headers

[@joelrogers7413]

I have a 2013 991c2 base. Great sound, great car....

[@TommyLGarage]

Agreed!!

[@TheNorville2]

Man I swear by Waze, I do not drive without it..by the way, I want to get a Carrera T

[@TommyLGarage]

Waze is amazing I agree. Do you ever mark anything on it ?

[@25jai123]

@@TommyLGarage No radar detectors allowed where I am in Ontario but yes I mark things on waze. Gotta give back to the community and do it for good karma haha

[@geirarnesen6531]

Think you could have done better guys. So, the 991.1 base Carrera 3.4 got 350 HP, while the Carrera S 3.8 got 400 HP. The 991.2 T got a 3.0 Turbo with stock 370 HP and you failed to inform us how much you have remapped the ECU - an additional 100 HP is so easy but of course, increased risk of wear and tear. The chassis should be similar, but if you tinker with it and don't get it right hmm. The weight saving on the T is truly negligible and more symbolic than actually making a difference.

[@TommyLGarage]

Sorry we failed you

[@geirarnesen6531]

@@TommyLGarage Good response- Make you another subscriber 👏

[@jakeringer3153]

Original MSRP on that car with those options would likely be close to $100k and that base engine was a bit of a dog with only 288 lbft of torque at 5600 rpm (and a lot less below that).

[@TommyLGarage]

Interesting. Thanks for confirming my suspicions

[@karlsailor]

The conversation at the end was super interesting

[@TommyLGarage]

That’s how we are when we are off camera :)

[@robertogarcia9413]

Had the same car, N/A 991.1... Now I have a 991.2 GTS and I miss that sound. I think is time for me to upgrade to a 991.2 GT3

[@TommyLGarage]

GT3 is always the answer :)

[@AlanBearfinn]

Tommy you need to do a review on the Z06 C8 - I just picked mine up and it’s an angry beast. That said, would love to see your personal feedback and impressions. Do it please!🙏

[@TommyLGarage]

are you in NJ?????

[@raygotz1069]

Sounds amazing and really get what he was after, one question though - why this over a Cayman GTS 4.0?

[@TommyLGarage]

Cayman gts 4.0 is $100k. This one was $65k

[@mariogutierrez8712]

Tommy, love your videos on 911s. May I please ask you what type of fuel economy are you getting on our T after the engine tune? Thanks in advance!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thank you. I can easily get 30mpg on the highway. City 22

[@mariogutierrez8712]

@@TommyLGarage Thanks Tommy. IN your video when you took delivery of the car, I believe you mentioned 25.2 mpg. So i was curious how that metric may have changed after the tune.

[@TommyLGarage]

@@mariogutierrez8712 so the metrics changes for the better actually after the tune.

[@theclutch19]

He simply likes the turbo torque and the electric motor steering of the T making it feel "lighter".... But you and I know it's not! People who have a Cayman 4.0 GT4/GTS and then drive an old turbo GTS with the gobs more turbo torque end up with a lot to be desired (except the sound). This is even more true when that turbo has a tune in it... But you can't hide the sound of a 4 cylinder.

[@TommyLGarage]

I once drove a 718 cayman and hated the exhaust note

[@Jay-xr3sb]

718 gts 4.0 is a great car, but the 981 s/gts sounds the best. Filters and tone changed.

[@shughes911]

991.1 still has that old school sound and feel. But man I would buy the turbo

[@TommyLGarage]

Turbo is indeed better

[@shughes911]

@@TommyLGarage hey let me ask you, so I have a 997.1 Carrera with 82k . I love it ! It’s so fun to drive in the canyons out here in ca! However I am considering buying a 981 Cayman s. It’s fast, handles better and I feel I can beat on it a little more . Mine has become a garage queen🙄so since you have owned a cayman s what do you think I should do? What makes better since? Keep the ol girl or get a 2014 cayman s. Thx in advance fir your input 👍👍

[@TommyLGarage]

@@shughes911 I will one day own a cayman again. Best car ever. I miss it every day. And sounds the best. I say do it!!

[@shughes911]

@@TommyLGarage thx for your input! thats all i needed to hear! cheers👍👍👍

[@TommyLGarage]

@@shughes911 let me know what you decide !

[@wannaflyme]

I love 991.1❤❤❤

[@TommyLGarage]

Same!!!

[@thecasualpetrolhead]

This is a great video and very real and raw emotions to both cars. I’m on the hunt for a good spec 991.1 Carrera for my daily stuff. Other than the weighting of the steering components, would rear axle steering be what is causing the different and lightness feel of the chassis?

[@TommyLGarage]

No rear axle steer on either of these vehicles. It’s all down to how heavily assisted the steering is

[@ottomobili2575]

I just bought a base ‘13 as well! Agate Grey on Red Interior. Picked it up for $48K, feel like I got a steal of a car

[@TommyLGarage]

Wow now that’s an absolute steal!

[@alexbruski]

Where’d you buy yours from? Most I’m finding are about 55-60k for bases

[@ottomobili2575]

@@alexbruski facebook marketplace! I looked for 4 months

[@stuartholt2299]

Accident damaged?

[@TommyLGarage]

@@stuartholt2299 curious too

[@amac8487]

Everyone’s Porsche is the best Porsche up until they drive the newer one. Sure you lose some things, and gain some things with each generation… but overall the cars get increasingly better each generation that goes by without question

[@TommyLGarage]

Hah so true

[@Jay-xr3sb]

Nope, the 718 cayman/boxster was a step back from the 981 S/gts.

[@ernesternest815]

Do the GT3 steering calibration on that 991.1. You will love it.

[@TommyLGarage]

I will let him know!

[@ernesternest815]

@@TommyLGarage he needs to find someone with a PIWIS2. I have one and recently did the a 991.1. His car had the GT3 cup calibration. We programmed it and it took 5 seconds and the steering was transformed. He loved it. Good luck.

[@3RDPDL]

Wow. I never knew that existed. Im on it. Thank you

[@KostasToyBag]

Oh man what a great video, Ian is the best!!!

[@TommyLGarage]

Haha yes I agree! He rocks

[@WanderingFriar]

You should have held out for a 991.1 GTS... I did and maaan! It's a screamer!

[@TommyLGarage]

Almost a gt3 !

[@walt9427]

I would love to see a drag race between the Porsche and M5.

[@TommyLGarage]

We will make it happen!

[@bvans6439]

Well done Tommy. Great vid. Real world.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!!

[@jbrown7403]

+ 1 for the Uniden R3. 👍🍻

[@TommyLGarage]

It saved me so many times

[@wannaflyme]

Tommy. I watched your videos once again. Could you please explicitly explain what was your feeling when you drove 991.1 base? Though may I seem like a daily driver to you or anybody who reads my comment but I know how to handle cars..so, I'm very open to your comment. So I can really purchase either one. Both seem like performs good but one of them sounds better. If I want the performance I should go for Turbo but I will be driving daily from home to work. Only a few times I will be enjoying the ridicule amount of BHP and Torque. My point is where the fun would lie. Is it 991.1 or 991.2? Damn it. I also want the sound as well when I'm behind the wheel.. Does the 991.2 T sound that minimized?

[@TommyLGarage]

991.2 is by far the better car for all purposes - daily, track etc. It does everything better except the sound. But that’s a small trade off. Get the 991.2 and you won’t be disappointed

[@wannaflyme]

@@TommyLGarage Thanks Tommy. Love you man!

[@winkstorm]

991.2 22S has so much more low end torque. Do a basic ECU tune on top of that, it’ll smoke any GT3 on the road (not track).

[@TommyLGarage]

Agreed!

[@NickBusscher]

GT3 is much more fun to drive though, more smiles per mile. Much more than 400hp doesn't translate to more fun imho for road driving.

[@MrASeidel]

Is there any internal drone with that Soul PSE cat back? I just went from a 981 GTS with PSE to a 991.1 Targa S w/PSE and I miss the louder in cabin sound of the 3.4L PSE

[@TommyLGarage]

It’s not drone, but the sound is definitely loud. I would switch to just the cat back and not replace the headers.

[@capitalexotics]

What PCM upgrade did you put in your 991.2? Does the 991.2 not come with the PCM 3.1? I want more functionality out of the 991.1 PCM, Bluetooth for audio, apply CarPlay etc. Thanks for the help!

[@TommyLGarage]

My 991.2 has a stock pcm. Car was made in 2019 so not sure which version it is. I actually never use it

[@iand8548]

991.2 came with pcm 4.0 which is CarPlay capable. The 991.1 came with pcm 3.1 which doesn’t support CarPlay or android auto.

[@capitalexotics]

@@iand8548 thanks for letting me know. Yeah the PCM 3.1 sucks and the $20 hard drives are really unreliable. Had to replace mine at the dealership, whole new unit $4k CAD. That was a bag of dicks!

[@iand8548]

@@capitalexotics they make after market double din heads that can replace pcm. I think alpine, kenwood or pioneer make them. Completely separate system that have many features including CarPlay. Another option is to install the boards into the pcm unit that give CarPlay.

[@capitalexotics]

@@iand8548 yeah thanks for the info, if this new PCM goes bad again, I’ll replace it with something else! Thank for the advice.

[@goldpyramid]

i got 991.1S. its not a manual but its good. haha thanks for your nice video.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks for the visit. Lovely car you’ve got there!

[@rayz8000]

76k is base price without options.....My Base stickered around 104k

[@TommyLGarage]

Ahh good to know. Is your base similarly equipped to this one ?

[@rayz8000]

Mine is PDK 14way seats Glss roof, sport techno wheels which is kind of odd on a base, PDLS and Bose..About 104k new in 2014. It is my forever car @@TommyLGarage

[@aaronbell5743]

Was the gt3 worth the extra money over your T? Wrong video to post the question at,sorry.

[@lancewinter9975]

Hi Tommy, do you happen to have a promo code for your TLG Guards from Kies? I'm looking to purchase a full set front and rear. Thanks

[@TommyLGarage]

Actually they’re on sale now!!!!

[@lancewinter9975]

@@TommyLGarage Darn, I must have missed it!

[@myaccount__7269]

I have a N.A. 2011 bmw 328i convertible and while it’s fun it’s dog slow. I also have a 23 model Y P and after driving the Y the bmw feels so old cause it’s so slow lol. The N.A. in my bmw (w performance exhaust) sounds awesome but the slowness kills it for me after experiencing the 0-60 in 3.5s on the Tesla. But I still love ice cars and don’t think everyone should have EVs especially if you don’t live in a house with home charging.

[@TommyLGarage]

NA is nice for relaxed cruises

[@Gadfly2025]

I’m looking for 991.2 S , Manual for sure

[@TommyLGarage]

You will love it!

[@bdez1259]

Is it slow, manual runs high 12’s at over 110, and the pdk runs a mid 12 at 115 (magazine times). Plenty fast.

[@TommyLGarage]

I doubt it’s in the 12s. Felt slow but fun

[@FlatSix981]

My base 911 looks suspiciously like a base 981 Cayman (wife has a 981 Boxster). 🤭 It may be asthmatic, but it does sound pretty sweet though.

[@TommyLGarage]

It sounds glorious !

[@Jay-xr3sb]

I have a 981 S Boxster with all the options. It was a steal at £32k and looks best with the top down. The base is too weak, the S is a detuned base 911 engine, a simple map takes is safely from 315bhp to 355bhp.

[@DHKarol]

Tbf I’d rather have NA even tho i prefer looks of 991.2, now I can only afford BMW maybe 911 in the future. Just sayin you should never rest palm on the gear lever it put pressure on the mechanism and deteriorate it more. Any 991 is a W and more beautiful than 992 imo

[@TommyLGarage]

I agree. 991 over 992 any day.

[@jimsteinway695]

My 991.2 gt3 is normally aspirated

[@TommyLGarage]

Seems normal :)

[@veeco3110]

Another NJ p car owner! Nice! I’m guessing north Jersey? I’m by the shore in central Jersey with my RUF.

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes northern. And wow a RUF??!! Maybe we shoot a video with it ???!

[@veeco3110]

@@TommyLGarage I’d love to!

[@theg7365]

Can’t believe you’ve got your ears covered whilst driving that 😂😂😂

[@TommyLGarage]

I don’t follow. How come ?

[@jondas05]

991.1 Gt3 can be picked up for around 120k

[@TommyLGarage]

I need a manual :)

[@jimbaranresidence8]

Connectin to car emotion.... sound or speed cme 1st?

[@TommyLGarage]

Neither. Shifter feel!

[@CGF101]

Sounds nice

[@TommyLGarage]

I agree!

[@Grasshopper0122]

Taking my 23 992.1 back to the dealer. It only “pops” in “SPORT.”

[@TommyLGarage]

Sport + it won’t pop

[@risingsunautomotive2346]

What years was his model

[@3RDPDL]

2013

[@TommyLGarage]

2013

[@crujones5319]

Tommy don't be one of those 'dot' guys - it's 'point'!

[@TommyLGarage]

I am a dot guy :)

[@KevinIsFamous]

100% was not 74 grand MSRP. I have a 2012 well spec’d 991 and vinanalytics shows it was 95 grand.

[@3RDPDL]

You are correct. I brain farted on the question I guess bc of being on camera and answered what I paid for the car by accident. MSRP for base Carrera was about 83,000 and with packages this car was 92k MSRP new in 2013.

[@KevinIsFamous]

@@3RDPDL makes sense, great sounding car though! Glad to see the base 3.4 get some love.

[@TommyLGarage]

I thought so too but didn’t want to press too hard

[@s4aviator804]

Just so we're clear, that was NOT a $74,000 car lol. I own an almost identical spec to Ian's car. My MSRP was $98,135.

[@TommyLGarage]

You are right !

[@3RDPDL]

Yeah I goofed that. Brain farted on the question bc I was on camera and answered instead what I actually paid for the car used. My bad

[@dominicpetron]

Who gives a shit… it’s over a decade old anyway…

[@TommyLGarage]

@@dominicpetron what is your point ? Just curious

[@dominicpetron]

@@TommyLGarage that’s what I’m wondering who cares about a few thousand dollars difference what the car was worth brand new… it’s over a decade old

[@Grasshopper0122]

Where’d ya get the “hat”? A dandy !

[@TommyLGarage]

The GAP!

[@volodymyrshoniia2424]

Most of the handling/steering difference probably comes from RAS

[@TommyLGarage]

I don’t have RAS on my 911

[@volodymyrshoniia2424]

@@TommyLGarage then it must be PTV/lsd/pasm 🙃

[@user-rl3ef4ju9k]

The seams on the road though...

[@TommyLGarage]

Too rough ?

[@user-rl3ef4ju9k]

@@TommyLGarage mildly said, yes. Drive shaft snapping territory ;)

[@myaccount__7269]

Should have had him try the model y 0 to 60 lol. Great review . He was def surprised by yours

[@TommyLGarage]

Maybe we will do it next !

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

This video honestly turned me off the .1 base,if it's really that slow I couldn't justify spending in my country 150k on something and it feeling limp

[@TommyLGarage]

Very true. It does feel slow

[@jstoli996c4s]

Unless it’s something like a GT3, V10 Carrera GT, or a V12 Ferrari, choosing a car solely on “the sound is better” is just idiocy. Your 991.2T is far superior in every way. Want more sound? Upgrade the exhaust or cats.

[@TommyLGarage]

I do have upgraded cats and headers but I do hear your point

[@3RDPDL]

I wouldnt say superior I would say different. They are both incredible but totally different experiences. Not really about picking the car based on the sound alone but more the total vibe. They look similar but couldn’t be more different in personality

[@Lucky-kr9no]

Niiiice

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!

[@spazzyrebble2579]

YEP, Share your toys with friends, NO DIDDY!!

[@TommyLGarage]

Haha

[@porschesportscar]

Not a true 991.1 vs 991.2 comparison considering Tommy G did all these upgrades to his car including a ECU tune. If the 991.2 T had the NA sounds - end of story.

[@TommyLGarage]

Very true

[@anidiotinaracingcar]

That 991.1 guy doesn't know how to drive a sports car, it's pretty shocking

[@TommyLGarage]

As long as he enjoys it!

[@3RDPDL]

Good to know. Luckily My Dad lets me drive slow on the driveway.

[@JORGE-jd9oq]

Black one sounds like a Camaro

[@TommyLGarage]

And yellow one? Honda?

[@CoolHand273]

Can't get over the front turn signal design. Makes the car look unfinished. That and you have to take off the rear bumper to do basic service. Size makes it more of a GT car than a sports car. A departure from classic 911. If you want a more modern 996 this is the car.

[@TommyLGarage]

I mean the front turn signal design would never stop me from buying this car

[@mikeonbike8100]

The weirdest way of holding the steering wheel I have recently seen

[@3RDPDL]

That’s my Jersey guy steering wheel holding thang. You can tell us Jersey guys at the stop light. We’re the ones leaning all the way over into the passenger seat 😜

[@TommyLGarage]

Gangsta style !

[@gertstolk]

Less is more! 😊

[@TommyLGarage]

Time to downsize to a cayman? :)

[@gertstolk]

@@TommyLGarage Absolutely, the Cayman is now more 911 than a 992.

[@MrGB1999]

The Porsche 3.4 (sadly) is *so* slow. It shouldn't really be called a sports car engine. Not anymore. The 991 3.8 is far nippier and a 911 that isn't crazy old, needs to have that kind of go. Core out the exhausts and add sport cats and the 3.8 will be sh*t off a shovel. Another thing to note, NA 911 engines are very peaky. They are not torquey so you have go find the power (the fun bit). In saying all this, coming from an F430 the 3.8 GT4 felt painfully slow. Perhaps the loooong gears.. Porsche seems to hold back their cars (or did). Something I struggle to understand or really respect.

[@TommyLGarage]

The 991.1 S is indeed a lot faster. The 3.4L I had in my Cayman felt ok but sounded amazing.

[@RastaRider]

2:36 That is not true at all 🤣☠

[@TommyLGarage]

Confirmed to not be true

[@RastaRider]

@@TommyLGarage Great vid and nice channel! Cheers from Tampa Bay

[@TommyLGarage]

@@RastaRider cheers!! I love Tampa. Lived there for a year. Hope you’re safe!

[@rafaelraban4814]

How about +250hp in that 991 base?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH65pqCeedaCeMksi=MwZnRwRPSKiP_cxB

[@andresmattos7541]

He likes overpriced porsche

[@TommyLGarage]

Yea Porsche is the worst for sure

[@blueberrycobbler]

@@TommyLGarageIt seems the green monster is prevalent in your life, I truly hope you can rise above it and find what you’re looking for..

[@andresmattos7541]

@@blueberrycobbler the green monster 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣