Base vs Top Spec- Porsche 911 Models- WORTH IT?

[@StanleyKubick1]

The guy that dailies his 997 with a baby seat in the back is winning at life in my books

[@andrewrossnagel9433]

I would take a minivan over a 997 for transporting my kids. Fuck that lol.

[@butterspread4104]

@@andrewrossnagel9433 very suspicious

[@dekabwerks]

I daily an e92 m3 with my little one and would love a 997 😂

[@insaneconqueror5421]

Sadly the kid won't fit after a year old.

[@joel89039]

@@andrewrossnagel9433 man I agree. 2 car life! I have an ev suv for family hauling so I can have a manual turbo car for fun.

[@masonandmepowerwheelsvids1690]

Its oddly satisfying most of the channels i watch now are because they are against the channels that have gone corporate. Fully support it.

[@dekabwerks]

The people always win

[@AP-op4rc]

@@dekabwerks They almost never do. But it’s dope when it does happen.

[@vin_tra]

@@AP-op4rc eh im not making endless this vs that episodes so i won here hahaha

[@martylee9035]

And then there are the channels that ARE TRYING TO BE CORPORATE like DDE. I remember when DDE was like Vin almost. The good old days are over but NEW TALENT LIKE VIN is AWESOME!!!⁸ Congratulations bro. You're on your way to greatness. Keep it up.

[@SDSBBQs]

*Not being controlled by crappy corporations... That part. Thanks Vinny!*

[@silasnofx]

hell yeah! I like the crummy vlogs though 😅

[@MattMatt77]

🙄🤦‍♂️

[@bagelbandit6076]

Keep this series going. Maybe you could then have a leader board for under 30k, 30-100k, 100-300k, and “more than you can afford pal” shootouts .

[@bagelbandit6076]

And to be clear, anything over 3k is “more than you can afford pal” for me. Ha ha. That’s why I follow you to turn a 3k car to a 300k car that will outdrive me any day of the week.

[@paulbartholic3866]

I will watch all your videos, and I really enjoy this comparison format!

[@Zzombie_666]

I agree. I'll let u drive my nicely modified fbo 6 speed 2013 335i 😂

[@BartyBacardi66]

Agreed on all points☝🏼😂

[@joshralph8270]

It should be titled 'Vin Number' and can be vins version of a doug score.

[@IDv8I]

There are some other boys who left the BS of the corporate world, stars from channels that decided to go it alone, and they are near or at a million subs. We now have Vin out here making great videos, and all the millions of people who love his content need to show their support now. Vin should be at 500k by now.

[@FuhQ64]

Dude great point!

[@primebuilding1852]

I love my Carrera White 997TT. Smiles for miles with all that torque. But, an open exhaust on a GT3 is pure gold

[@megansuefry5408]

“Were you milking it?” “We’re gonna be soaked.” 🤭🤣

[@freddysardinas1351]

The biggest bang for your buck is the 997 GT3, basically same engine and transmission of the GT3 RS but almost half the price. The experience is 98% the same.

[@mezgermischief]

Longer gearing and the lack of a single-mass flywheel seem minor, but make a huge difference in character and emotion.

[@SF_Native]

That booty tho. 997 RS is the 🐐

[@freddysardinas1351]

I added the 4.0 single mass flywheel and clutch to mine. It drives almost the same.

[@mezgermischief]

@@freddysardinas1351 ah fair play- you left that part out ha; Fantastic upgrade!!

[@vin_tra]

for sure but the gearing is everything, you should do the r&p on yours. Widebody and other crap is cool but doesn't enhance the experience.

[@desertsandfly2277]

The 997 generation has been my favourite simply because I grew up looking at these models and driving them in racing games. It's peak 911 design no matter what model you talk about.

[@ReadMichaelParenti]

Jolly getting spicy over the JDM slander coming from Vin... got me rollin!

[@Zygrene]

Love this concept! Thumbnail reminded me of my 997 GT3/RS3.8/RS4.0 comparo haha. Doubling in price with each step up

[@moknowsyou]

For a second, I thought he met up with you and collaborated 🤣

[@themitsudas]

Exactly! Your video was amazing!

[@yass123]

Porsche guy Nick Murray says that the base model 911 is always the most fun.

[@Lou-f]

So does Hammond but the neither have access to the fast canyons above LA so that may be a factor. Roads are wider too.

[@AP-op4rc]

Honestly the simplicity of the design of the base model 911s is just so complete.

[@xa-1248]

Id love to see an episode on the MK4 Golf. A base car maybe 1.8 NA, 2.0, 1.9tdi or even 12v VR6, a 1.8t GTI, Anniversary GTI or 337 GTI and finally the R32

[@zombie4034]

3:04 oof

[@Fawnyboi]

Too soon ✊️😔

[@4ohf]

I was gonna say lol

[@themitsudas]

I thought that was pretty funny, actually. 😁

[@zombie4034]

@@themitsudas it is lol

[@MrBhop58]

Recently purchased a 997 Turbo S and it’s been blissful. The 997 generation represents the best of the water cooled cars from Porsche, IMO. Great video, Vin!

[@GT350RRR]

Hearing you talk through each car is quite educational for those of us that don’t know what to know.

[@fpSmoker]

I honestly learned more about porsche in this video than I have ever known. Before this vid the only thing I knew was. No one liked the 996, and that's just because it was the 1 that everyone LS swapped. Great video. And come on People smash that subscribe

[@RevengeAvenger]

It was because the Headlights and that bearing issue. Once you replaced the IMS bearing seal. Bulletproof

[@sherrlz357]

Loved the vid, but as you said Porsche guys will Porsche, the GT2RS is not the top 997, it is the GT3RS4.0!!!! Also you missed the standard GT2, which they made a 997.1 of!

[@mckinnonwolf7877]

he wasn’t lying when he said Porsche people gotta Porsche lol

[@fengrr]

true the 4.0 is best porsche

[@xa-1248]

he also missed the GTS

[@seanmick7737]

Was looking for this comment. The gt3 rs 4.0 is so bespoke that people forget about it. A 997 gt3 is definitely a top dog Porsche for sure.

[@challengerjetdriver]

Owning a 997.1 Targa4S (Manual) and 992 TurboS I have to admit that the Targa4S just seems more engaging 😊

[@jasonmaldonado9756]

This intro is giving old school hoonigan vibes and I love it. SO dope man.

[@jarodwebber1799]

I really like the idea of this video. Taking one model and picking apart many available trims for the model to kind of put yourself in that trim and decide where you would sit!

[@billynguyen710]

Had the luxury of driving my cousin’s 996 for a weekend when I was visiting him back in May, 2024.. fell in love immediately. Love the basic interior, the feel of the driving characteristics and the smallish wheel base. Chef’s kiss!

[@whobroughtdude2231]

I’m really enjoying mine. It’s a Tiptronic cabriolet, which is supposed to be the worst offering but I bought for so cheap that I didn’t care. I slapped a hardtop on it, some 19 inch Champion Motorsports RS97’s and and a GT3 style front bumper and let it rip

[@davvehallberg]

I am so in love with the high revving Porsche GT3s of all modern models! A couple of pounds of sound deadening so its more bearable on the road and it would be perfect!!

[@Hoodyces]

Ripping the GT3RS while scanning for cops on the rearview mirror😂 priceless

[@infidel335]

Glad to see there was no GT3 RS bias in this video... Also, those prices are crazy high!

[@shamil808]

Awesome stuff. You're becoming one of my fav automotive personalities. A bit of everything here; advice and info, sick machines, fuck ups, the boy's JZX, best puppers, and laughs. I sincerely hope you plan on doing an episode on M3s, E36 to F80.

[@the_frankc]

"Not big productions controlled by crappy corporations" Okay Vin tell us how you really feel. And put the red wheels back on the RS or I'll riot 😂

[@ottomobili2575]

I skipped over the 997 when I upgraded from my 987.2 to a 991, now thinking of selling my 991 and getting a 997.2

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

In a weird sort of way, the 992 seems to have really dated the 991 (unless we are talking about GT cars). And now that the 991 isn’t the latest body, I think it somehow sort of propelled the uniqueness of the 997. I’m also a bit surprised how close they are in price now.

[@Rushwind100]

Totally agree with both these comments!!

[@ottomobili2575]

@@KosmicHRTRacingTeamI really miss the small cockpit and hydraulic power steering

[@steel0803254]

Vin this is one of THE best channels I've seen. Keep it up!

[@jonathanharper2949]

“Not big production controlled by crappy corporations”. Stay true Vin 🙌🏽

[@omarcuriel9636]

I drive an even basier base 997. 2005 Carrera C2 with the tiptronic. I love it so damn much.

[@Ruserton]

Perfect time for me to start getting ready for the day and watch a Vin vid

[@EverydayEmira]

Feeling/experience over speed is exactly how I feel. Al said it.

[@Chuck_T88]

Ready for more episodes like this!

[@corvettenyc72op21]

I love my 997.2 Carrera , purchased it recently, my first Porsche, it’s a base Carrera with very good options, and it fit in my budget!

[@blacksail337]

Great idea for a series man! I’m curious for how often the turbo is called the GT car of the lineup, how soft did it ride? When you guys first set off it looked really stiff on camera, but may have just been a bad patch of road.

[@triggerjim13]

Love this content. Would make a dope little series comparing different levels of dope cars.

[@IssaqAl-Ahmed]

I love comparisons like this. Great vid!

[@TeamPureBlur]

I’d love to see more from this series!

[@terryjantzen685]

Great content, it does make it worthwhile to watch. I enjoy seeing the different specs / series of the cars like that.

[@westbunting4358]

This is a cool idea. Seen a lot of comparison videos on price and style. But nothing I am aware of that really compares the "same car." Well Played.

[@spookymikal]

lmao @ 14:30 "This car is in incredible condition" - Bare metal is *literally* exposed in the back seat.

[@scott_p_havens5188]

Love this comparison style video! Now do another Porsche comparison video

[@forzaviola9512]

I had never seen your stuff until you appeared on BigTime with Jere. I thought you were doing those guys a favor but turns out they were doing me a solid. Subscribed! 🥳

[@Hotspace5170]

Hey Vin… Awesome video, as a fan of Porsche from way back when I didn’t know about cars especially Porsche.. to see you drive the other cars and the look on your face and the big smile on your face you drove each one with a honest opinion of each car. And then you finished the video driving your own car and give us an unbiased opinion and look at your car. Brilliant job, so chill vibe the entire video, awesome choice of background music. Is Jolly your editor And camera guy on occasion, smooth transitions, choice of background music. Great choice for this video for those know but don’t know, like me…. Didn’t know the difference outside of the exterior of the car the stuff that you can notice, intakes, spoilers/wings, tires/rims and sound of the engine. Keep doing what you’re doing, I enjoy every minute of this and every video that you have so far. Big fan.. Most importantly you keep on being you, enjoying the content that you are creating. Final thing… the if situation was reversed, would you watch this……?. Stay chill. TC from nyc.

[@jordanrochow]

Love the episode ❤ thought it was super detail oriented. Please do more of tuos

[@bruceschoonover1045]

VIN U R KILLING IT!!!

[@TheGamingDistrict1]

The 997 is goated. They had two white 997 Carrera's at the shop where I service my BMW when I went for my last service. They have something that catches your eye regardless of whether it's the base 911.

[@RonaldjamesF3]

Love the video, you're perfect at pointing out the details. Keep it up.

[@ecofriendly.1]

This realy gives off a "bigtime" type aura, would love to see you again on their channel.

[@IraqVet0608]

This format was fun

[@jonathanlawrence1401]

This was cool to learn, the closest thing I ever had was a VW bug. Also, I grew up in Long Beach so it’s fun seeing familiar neighborhoods, etc.

[@mattyp3119]

I really liked this episode, do more of these!!!

[@jonnyzee7192]

This video was my favourite so far

[@petezee6645]

15 minutes in and I’m searching 3 apps for Turbo S models under $100k. Goddam it’s a good looking car. Loved Vins acceleration reaction 😂

[@creamsoda5492]

just wanted to comment that I love this type of content, and can’t wait to see the other cars you include in the series ❤

[@MichaelSeavey-r4b]

yes, both 360 and C6 videos would be great!

[@quintongrand]

yeeoooo this is such a great idea this y u my favorite youtuber

[@Complete.cyclepath]

Yessss you need to do this with all sorts of sporty cars! Theres a ton of content to be made with this premise! Ill watch them all vin!

[@aznskrachmaztah]

More of these types of videos! We need that evo video, we know they have a special place in your heart. 😉

[@thejacksonmurphy]

This was an epic vid Vin! Multi vehicle comparisons is not common and fun to hear you compare them.

[@chrback1]

great camera work, that Hyundai never had a chance. Awesome video

[@91Wildcat700]

C6 Corvette would be a great video because there are a handful of trims at different price points and all relatively affordable by enthusiasts standards.

[@jamesmorgan3462]

Had a rare 30 minutes after work and before the family got home. Watched this video to unwind… Worth it.

[@nikolajberg5589]

It brilliant, love this type of content, keep makeing it

[@danielmolina1616]

Looooove this concept, also helps that you started with not just my favorite 911 but my favorite car ever, the 997. Cant wait to see what other models you do. Keep it up the great vids!

[@Sguba97]

The manual 997 mk 1.5 turbo manual is so rare, my heart bleeds thinking about it getting transformed into an RS build, but it will be a crazy experience for sure

[@Steve89074]

This is a cool idea. Gives me something to think about.

[@szyszah]

Nice concept with comparison! Hope it becomes a series 🤞 BTW shake cam from daily transmission is back! 🤣

[@1mccarson]

love this concept. C6 corvette would lend itself super well to this format. I would also say E90 BMW could be cool on a different price point with the 328, 335, M3 or the 1 or 2 series too. Also different Generations of the same car would be cool like CTS-V, M3, M5, etc. Loving the content Vin!

[@mateosik9090]

1:50 this really spoke to my soul, I hated 996 for so long and now after 911 got bigger I really appreciate it more

[@addj7093]

The base Carrera needs more promotion. People need to know just how good the base 911 is.

[@AmishSLV]

super rad vid, gives us an insight on how to value cars and really I think most car guys probably dream of owning a GT3RS at some point lol

[@AdventureSeeker303]

Great video as always, Vin. Just picked up a 997.2 Cab (specifically wanted a cab for cruising top-down with the missus). What a thoroughly satisfying car, even as a "boring base" model. I nearly daily it

[@YachtReport]

The 997 Turbo was the first production car to have variable vein turbos fitted. So the turbo lag is limited. FYI If you have a mic you should use it when in the car, you wouldn’t have to shout. Great video though on my favourite Porsche model (I’m an owner).

[@stephencurry8552]

I graduated from business school in 2003. The Porsche made that year is what I bought for myself. All these years later, getting a new job one old white guy who worked there has an M3. he attempted to make fun of my Porsche as he was no longer the guy with the fastest car. LOL. I could not care less what other males think of my 911. Been a great car.

[@fakedotQ]

We love the shots at corporate companies!!!!! Keep making great vids vin we love em!!!

[@wjcolclasure]

You know you need to source a GT2 RS for a drive review now, right? I got to drive a 997 Turbo S Cabriolet for a day and my face hurt from smiling.

[@docholliday2754]

a 2007 C2S is not $75k, a 997.2 C2S is. So your prices are for the .2's.

[@YumboYack2521]

Yea, .1’s are more $40-65k depending on spec and miles.

[@Rushwind100]

Agreed. And to help put perspective on the upper end of the buying spectrum, the 997.2 GT3RS may be in the $330k range, but a regular 997.2 GT3 (w/ let’s say 25k miles) can be had down in the $160k to $170k range. Of course that’s still a LOT more than a C2S, and even probably $40k more than the 997.2 Turbo … but hey, it’s only money right?

[@pubchronicles]

997TT ftw. Pure monster and has the most modding potential. Plus that factory wide body.

[@Grr8xtc]

i really liked this video and would love to see more. keep them coming

[@ZondaF355]

997 Turbo with some goodies and decatted system is one of the coolest driving 911s ever. 935 turbo noises and plenty of shove with a manual equals magic.

[@doostar6875]

i love the comment about content not being controlled by big crummy corporates

[@thereal-ghost]

As a GT2 Owner I can say you made a great purchase. The GT3 is a drivers car through and through. We've had only one GT3 and it was very fun to drive. Sadly the GT2 doesn't move much due to mileage creep which is normal for these cars and similar.

[@ngendreau23]

Dope concept! 1 series episode could be cool

[@Tech_-on1ou]

Thanks, Vin. This really sealed the deal for me. Ill be picking up at GT3RS now

[@vin_tra]

Smart man

[@ElBadu]

Nice! A Corvette series would be cool too

[@Dave-kl2pq]

I love this video concept .you should do this with a few more cars ?

[@MichaelCoppock]

Rare to get some good Porsche content against a classic KRS One musical backdrop (toward the end of the vid). Subscribed.

[@michaelosullivan9358]

Love the enthusiasm.

[@EPtreeAdventures]

great comparison and a history lesson, loved this Vin!

[@TylerKroek]

I have been following you since you started at Hoonigan and I would like to say "good for you" at where you are now. Very happy for you in your success. As to an answer to you question at he end of the video. 100% yes keep doing stuff like this. You do a good job putting car reviews together. I think it would have been cool in this video to see the 2 owners of the cars you drove come for a drive in yours to give their review, Keep it up man!

[@vin_tra]

Thank you so much!

[@benjaminbeebe9182]

Love the format. Also love the intro def old school vibes! Can’t wait for the next installment

[@Radman_69]

The subtle DriversEra merch throughout your videos has me hyped! Can’t wait for the release! You’ve got my money already

[@MrTimbicile]

This is a great video I would love to see more like it on different cars!

[@CircuitAce]

Great video concept. Fresh and new

[@TokenBlack313]

I peep the editing skills since the first video. I like 💯👌🔥

[@danieljagger8466]

For 997 (or any Porsche fan for that matter) should consider watching Matt Ross's rebuild or Lee Carter from LeeCParts AIM build series for their respective 997 turbos.

[@danielmolina1616]

Al's C2S is soooooo clean, my god i fell in love