Was My GT3 RS Worth The Money?

[@MatWatsonCars]

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[@conor7154]

That’s nice. So are you going to spam this video through community posts on the Carwow channel? And then just continue to delete and repost them to get around the anti-spam feature? Or are you going to just delete this comment so people can’t call you out on that?

[@haralamc]

Has Matt bought a money pit

[@K970i]

i wanna see matt do the cooking :v

[@computercrack]

thumbs down for the thumbnail. Putting the word mistake over a GT3RS is just WRONG

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@haralamcWell he literally doesnt buy the Carerra yet.

[@tymekkieca1477]

Space wise this is the thing. If your taking a GT3 RS out to holiday, your single and can place the suitcase on the passenger seat, if you have a partner, you dont have the money to own a GT3 Rs

[@SamuelJochman]

ur not single when u have this car, trust me. but i love your comment xD

[@SA-tk2im]

@@sys-administrator Its a 911 not a Bugatti lol

[@TheDevaLand]

@@SA-tk2im indeed but you should lookup what you have to do to even get this car, porsche has some sort of elitist picking system going on where you have to buy atleast 3 other porsches before they let you buy this car... idk how mat got this car if im honest

[@SA-tk2im]

@@TheDevaLand That's true I forgot this version of the GT3 RS followed that system. A lot of the times having the right connections can shortcut a way rather than the long-winded route of buying the right cars, I'd guess that's how Mat got his.

[@Vusseyv881]

It’s a pointless car unless you can afford to track it, that’s what it’s for. Not to rev up on your driveway.

[@williamc9578]

If you're not a track regular, the RS is really a vanity item, bar the once every few months when you notice or get to push it a bit on a challenging empty road.

[@AB-80X]

Yep. And I've seen Watson on track. It was pretty funny. That car is a vanity item for him, and something he got by way of now constantly doing videos praising Porsche.

[@liammorgans7329]

Jealous? 😂

[@williamc9578]

@@liammorgans7329 Not at all. My desired modern Porsche is the GT3 Touring or the GTS.

[@liammorgans7329]

@@williamc9578 people like to drive it not on the track too.. Brendan Schaub drove a 2rs as his daily.

[@williamc9578]

@@liammorgans7329 no doubt. For certain afficianados, it will be a blast. As will an Ariel Atom, Caterham Se7en, McLaren Senna.

[@1967Stotty]

996 is one of the best sports cars you can buy… small, brilliant steering and the perfect amount of power for the road. Modern stuff is far too powerful and has way too much grip to get anywhere near the limits on public roads.

[@diegodivers]

I have a 996.1 and a 992.1 T. I agree with you. Even a 911 with a standard engine is such a capable and fast car nowadays far beyond the limits of public roads. So it is quite hard to experience its true performance. A 996 is still fun to drive with its communicating steering and, the typical balance towards the rear axle. Gearing is a little too long.on that one.

[@TheDjcarlos67]

@@diegodiversI have a 2002 Targa with a 335bhp tune. It’s absolutely amazing to drive and the sound (Dansk back box) is sublime. I love it. Best car I’ve ever had

[@richardbaron2948]

But looks shit

[@EvoraGT430]

It is, until the engine goes bang. Crankshaft wears out, cylinders D-chunk and crack, bearings leaf/fail and you're looking at at least £10K to fix.

[@TheDjcarlos67]

@@EvoraGT430 you’ve been influenced far too much by internet experts. Ask an actual Porsche specialist and they’ll disagree, or ask an owner who hasn’t had any of those problems

[@bluesky9093]

Multiple Porsche owner here, including Turbo S, Carerra’s of various type and vintage 911’s. Take everything you see in the KZbin videos with a grain of salt. Nothing against this presenter he does a great job, as do many others. But take the bits and pieces of information that really matter to your driving type. Yes a GT3 RS would be a dream car for anyone, but it’s a track car through and through. Many are being returned to dealers on consignment because the owners are learning that what they really want is more of a GT car experience. They end up buying a GTS or Turbo instead. Porsche is an absolute amazing brand who builds incredible cars, right from the base Carerra to the top of the line Turbo S. If you truly want to enjoy a Porsche, think about how you will drive and use the car and then work backwards into the model that fits. You won’t be disappointed.

[@RB-xv4si]

Great comment. This is what people need to hear.

[@jimsteinway695]

That’s happens with most GT3s or RS s. They complain about the ride and everything else. So the dealers get to rip off us enthusiasts twice

[@barrymurtagh9771]

Still waiting on lotto.but you're right. I always thought I wanted a gt3. But let's face it turbo or carrera will be mo than I'd ever need..

[@davidporeilly1]

Well said.

[@chanm01]

250k. But couldn't cover the entire dash in alcantara because of a shortage. The WHEELS cost as much as an entire other functioning car, but they couldn't... Bro. I'm sorry, I can't. It's cool and all, but this is insane.

[@GregNicolas-vb6vj]

And a fabric loop door pull, how much weight could that have saved?

[@EL_CHPP0]

It's madness

[@359noScope]

​@@sys-administrator I think it's a great car but yea you can tell some of these designs are catered to reviewers(so they can talk about it)/ posers. At the end of the day they need that balance as they are not exactly building a race car but a race track focused car.

[@ApolloIzCoolz]

yeah I totally agree with you its just too expensive for what it is.

[@thex45l35]

Lmao you cant even afford a golf

[@wideshadyy]

It'd be cool to see the 992 GT3 RS vs the first GT3 RS

[@WawaMarvel]

Why?

[@purwantiallan5089]

Or even 992 GT3 RS vs BMW M3 CSL with Porsche engine swap.

[@ISLAMICSTORIES13]

@@purwantiallan5089 wtf is a m3 with a porsche engine swap? never heard of it

[@hell4891]

​@@purwantiallan5089 why would you even get an m3CS just to swap it's engine with a porsche engine just buy a porsche at that point

[@Moakmeister]

I’d love to see it vs the Mclaren Senna. The two highest-downforce production cars.

[@dwarfyh32]

Nice comparison. The GT3 RS is an absolute beast of a car but the 996 definitely still has its place. I have a Hartech 4.1L in my 996 which puts out the same power & torque as the base spec 992 carrera. Love the way it gets down the road.

[@purwantiallan5089]

The 992 looked as great as the old Porsche.

[@ChewyHighHAD]

My brother in christ....you make 7 figures making low-budget drag racing videos for KZbin, which has given you the opportunity to buy an industry-rare appreciating asset supercar at list price. Is it worth it? Cmon now LOL.

[@ifyourelistening8332]

Why don’t you try replicating his ‘simple’ strategy… 😊

[@zooski151]

@@ifyourelistening8332sure sounds like you have tried 😂😂😂 Not everyone wants to be a KZbinr there fella.

[@hussammattoo]

@@zooski151the guys up to date with his content and hating on his job. What other reason to do that except envy

[@SirEveryone]

So true

[@jaymondtang8979]

Actually I love how he makes his video. Come on. Compare it to the blonde girl car. Her videos are total bullshit. She kept saying ‘OH WOW NICE HEAD LIGHT, OH WOW THAT IS A NICE MIROR, OH WOW THE CAR CAN OPEN THE DOOR LIKE THAT?’ Unlike her, carwow just doesn’t give a shit and start to talk about the real shit, ‘engine’ of course. Who tf cares about lights and doors opening when you can learn the engine of it.

[@tompidcock680]

Matt the tyre sealant goes under the higher cover under the bonnet. There is place to Velcro it. It doesn’t need to go in the glovebox

[@Marc0tt0]

I kept the 17" for durability and comfort. Proceed to change suspension and bushings 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HardHatExotics]

It’s so cool to see the differences in car cultures between here in the US and over in the UK.. You guys have so much less space and tighter roads compared to the states and that makes us look at cars so much differently.. You’re the best Mat!

[@andrewhurstcars]

Hi Matt, you really shouldn’t use harnesses on the road, and without a hans system. It puts far too much strain on the head / neck in the event of an impact. Normal seatbelts are much better for road use for the neck in any impact.

[@GothamClive]

The same with carbon breaks. If you use them on the road they don't get warm enough and are worse than normal breaks.

[@teslaed5822]

@@GothamClive Do you even know what you are talking about? I had a 2015 911 GTS and a 2017 911 Turbo S. The Turbo S with CCB. The difference is enormous any day under any condition

[@RB-xv4si]

@@GothamClivethat’s not true at all. This is a common misconception that’s derived from carbon-carbon brakes used in Formula 1 race cars. They’re completely different than carbon ceramic rotors. Carbon ceramics don’t require any heat build-up period to operate effectively.

[@shadxwslash44]

23:30 I attended an International GT Open Race Weekend on the Hungaroring, with all the Huracan GT3, Audi R8 GT3, AMG GT3, McLaren 720 GT3, Ferrari 296 GT3, and the 911 GT3 cars, and although the V10 was the loudest in the R8 and the Huracan, there really was something special about the 911s. Even in the pack of racing cars flying by, the screaming of the flat-6 stood out really well, despite being only the third or fourth loudest, definitely behind the Huracan and the R8, and maybe behind the AMG. Plus the 911s just looked fantastic, sent some chills every time one of them flew by, changed gears just a few meters after my spot, so the sound of the gear change crackled all over the grand stand. And don't even get me started on the Porsche Carrera Cup. 26 glorious 911 GT3 Cup cars doing a standing start, some of them bouncing off the rev limiter before a gear change every lap they flew by on the main straight right in front of me. Again, chills.

[@MichaelAMangone]

250K on a 996... 25K purchase price, 20K for a built 4L M96, 10K for a close ratio, LSD-euipped trans, 10K on interior for for 9 lb seats, 3 lb battery, 3 lb steering wheel, sound deadening upgrade, and a headunit and speakers, 20K for exterior: lightweight front and rear bumper covers, whale tail spoiler, 997 underbody aero panels, lightweight hood and fender panels, 8K for carbon fiber wheels and sticky tires, 2.5K for titanium exhaust, 15K for Ohlins dampers, monoball mounts and forward and trailing arms, and 2K for two piece rotors. You still have enough left over for a Cabriolet equipped the same way plus a glass rear window upgrade. You end up with two 2700 pound, 400 HP, user-servicable cars!

[@jernejferjan]

...with a combined value of maybe 60k. Mods don't increase resale values of cars so your suggestion is terrible from a financial standpoint. You also just end up with 2 996s when you could've had a 997 gt3 rs + a 991 turbo for 250k (and you'd make most of your money back when you decided to sell)

[@MichaelAMangone]

@@jernejferjan Yup. That's true. I don't buy cars as investments, so I don't ever think about resale value. They're mine forever!

[@jackplowman2103]

@@jernejferjan Found the garage queen car scalper

[@jernejferjan]

@jackplowman2103 Is caring about resale value a crime? I agree its incredibly gay to buy cars as investments but if you look at my comment none of the cars I mentioned are new and both have an established market value. I would not be making any money by owning these, I just prefer not losing 250k of my hard earned money. The way to scalp here is obviously buying the 992 GT3 RS and selling it new for 100k over.

[@smxlad]

@@jernejferjanplease don’t use “gay” in this context. It’s homophobic and not the 1990s

[@dirkpalmer1067]

Enjoy your vids! Joined. All I can say is Carwise must be doin' a helluva' job for you to get these cars! I've gone thru 70+ in my lifetime to finally afford a 2019 991.2 4 GTS, and I absolutely love it!

[@costasgeorgiou5015]

Don't care what you say Matt the original 930 TURBO CARRERA looks the best from any angle! 7:06

[@someguy9440]

preach 💯

[@TheDjcarlos67]

The sound from my 996 is utterly addictive. I hunt high walls and tunnels just to hear that raw, raspy, sound, cutting through the air 🎵

[@thezakie123]

I own a 996.2 in Cobalt blue. I think it’s aged beautifully

[@Codetrey]

Ok car nothing compared to the r8 but good

[@TheDjcarlos67]

@@Codetrey as if you’ve experienced both😆

[@Codetrey]

@@TheDjcarlos67 As if you're experiencing your team win another prem 😭🙏

[@PhantomMark]

I reckon the 992 GT3-RS looks sensational, without ruining the history of everything before it, all Pork 911's have been awesome in their own way.

[@playwithcars]

The 996 narrowbody is the perfect size for cruising in the twisty roads. Easy to place and that face grows on you. Now it's a semi-modern classic you don't look like a nonce driving it. Plus its a elegant and pretty looking thing.

[@Codetrey]

Everything you just mentioned about the gt3 the r8 can do but better fun fact

[@AndrewCleland1972]

@@Codetrey yeah, but one's a Porsche and one's an Audi...

[@Codetrey]

@@AndrewCleland1972 R8 vs some random yea

[@Aktivek]

I would love to have both in my garage. Still pretty satisfied with my 987 boxster, btw , keep the 996 until you die, its a classic

[@gordonmills2748]

Some madman at my work has a silver 991.2 GT3 RS, and I prefer that to the 992. It's not exactly understated, but it's a bit more subtle than this one. Plus the 991.2 is my favorite generation of 911, hands down. (no offense, Mat)

[@PaulLukeBonenfant]

Matt, as a modded 996 owner myself, you should get yourself a set of silver 18" OZ Allegrita wheels in 996 gt3 sizes. The lower wheel weight offsets the smaller sidewalls, and the added offsetm grip and handling is worth it, at least for a summer set of tires. I drive mine around NYC, lowered on these wheels and the ride isn't too punishing! Definitely give it a think, with the suspension setup you have, this wheel/tire size package will make a serious jump in performance (ask me how I know)

[@-Grifter]

I like stock look.

[@richy69ify]

What road are you driving to notice this difference ? Nice wheels but IMO too sporty for a 996.

[@PaulLukeBonenfant]

@@richy69ify sporty in looks you mean? or in driving? I notice a difference right away when I switch over from the winter wheels (stock 18" widths with all season conti tires) to the summers, OZ's (gt3 widths with summer conti tires). Just feels like it makes the most of the suspension, lots of feel and corners on rails.

[@richy69ify]

@@PaulLukeBonenfant I mean they look too modern/fashionable for the 996. Nice wheels though and price is good for the spec, just over 2 grand in the UK.

[@mattias8039]

Great and always funny reviews! However, I do not see the point buying a GT3 RS and not tracking it. But entertaining comparison and the 996 C2 manual is a fantastic bargain and values are going up. I prefer the gen 2 though. The 3.6 torque is lovely, better interior and gearbox too. Also got the Ohlins on my 996 and those are amazing and you can play around with the settings depending on mood or type of road.

[@harishyadagudi9997]

A quick question mat , Is your Gt3rs is running or not ?

[@MatWatsonCars]

Yes

[@MichaelAMangone]

​@@MatWatsonCars Then you better go catch it!

[@heyhey3887]

Didn't know Matt had a GT3 RS, he never mentions it...

[@BullyBoxer]

@@heyhey3887cry more .

[@prawnk1ng]

@@heyhey3887be humble in life.

[@AledPritchard]

I just don’t like the look of the GT3RS. I find the spoilers too fussy, the wheels are ugly. It looks like something from MaxPower and I’d feel a bit of a d*ck driving it. I know it’s a great road / track car, but I prefer the simple lines of a Porsche. Big love to you Mr Watson, love your videos, be they here or on CarWow, you always make me laugh.

[@MatWatsonCars]

Thanks

[@cbotten106]

@@MatWatsonCars Aled is a bit of a prick. But he is correct on all counts. Thanks for the vids, Matts.

[@Conservator.]

1:00 “It makes it sound better” The neighbours beg to differ 🤣

[@BombSponge]

Sound doesn't compete with 458 V8, not even close.

[@Paul_F_C]

I think the 996 is aging very well as I’ve owned mine for ten years and public opinion is so much nicer now that it was , I think people have now come to realise how good it actually is

[@pj9375]

I’ve never had a problem with the lights like a lot of people do. Think it’s aging well.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@pj9375aged well like old Audi Quattro 1982 too.

[@mediocreman2]

It's always been good, but it's always looked horrible. That's the problem.

[@danparry834]

Not forgetting the engine issues unfortunately

[@Gorrila_Man92]

Watching this video makes me realize how impractical the GT3RS is. What makes a 911 special to me is how capable yet practical it is, you can track on weekends and commute on weekdays. Getaway trip with your partner, easy! The GT3RS gets rid of all of that and just focuses on the track part, which to me isn’t as special as something that can do everything well.

[@jdsk8914]

You are absolutely correct but I reckon Porsche specifically intended this GT3RS more for the track. The electronics, brakes, tyres, active aerodynamics etc. enable it to get those insane laptimes. They've got plenty of 911 models in their range (C4S, Targa, T, C2S, GTS, Turbo and Turbo S etc.) to choose from that are more practical. Catering for different requirements and budgets for sure

[@jdsk8914]

Love the 996, especially the 996.1 GT3

[@Codetrey]

Even tho the 996 isn't faster than the r8 Porsche does have some good car's

[@AgriCo42069]

The gt3 rs sounds like my civic and thats not a compliment also "i bought it to drive, not to look at" mad respect for that one. we need more people like you Matt

[@MW-uy3np]

Matt is spot on. The 996 has the best lines of any 911 ever made: thanks Pinky!! This video highlights just how good the 996 is and how over rated the 992 gt3 RS is

[@rusty911s2]

Totally get it: I like to get max bang for my buck and for a while had a C2 996 3.4 manual. Then I tried a facelift 996 GT3, thinking it probably wouldn't be 'that' much different to my car. Oh my word, it was a TOTALLY different experience. Even today, ten years + later that drive still sends a shiver down my spine. So yes, if you have the means to enjoy these things without breaking your finances, go for it.

[@Will_au]

19:48 That exhaust note... 😫😫😫😫😫😫😫

[@Codetrey]

Nothing compares to the r8 exhaust but beautifully

[@MurderousPingu]

The price is pretty outrageous but the sound on that GT3RS engine is absurdly nice

[@shoos9315]

I wouldn't begrudge anyone a GT3RS, but I see it as a great tool for a very specific job. The better a specific a tool is for a given job, the more compromise there must necessarily be. The GT3RS is a fabulous track car, but you lose out on some practicality and have a high price tag. If one can afford it and can live with the compromises, why not? I suspect the GT3 (minus the RS) is probably a more palatable every day driver / weekend track compromise. The 996 is a relative bargain, but my choice would be the next iteration, 997.1 / 987.

[@techniqueswithtodd]

One the road it's POINTLESS. On the track it's brilliant. So it's a track day toy.

[@kylecoats4444]

I cackled when I heard him say the poly bushings are only a bit noisy. I lied to myself about poly suspension bushing noise for awhile too. Give it time you'll likely regret that mod. Not throwing shade I just went through this myself.

[@AndrewTSq]

I like the look of both cars, but I would take the 996 cause of the size. Smaller = more fun (even if your wife might not agree). Another car, Aston Martin Vantage, I thought it was a huge car, but saw one for the first time in real, parked next to a KIA EV9, and the Aston looked so small in comparsion, so I loved it lol :)

[@Codetrey]

Gt3 great car nothing compared to r8 but wonderful car

[@64Alvis]

I had a 911 way back in the 80s. I called it Bobby. You can still see why with these later generations.

[@DeputyStorm]

I've personally always loved the looks of the original 996 GT1 style headlights.

[@ActionManXVI]

same, i think the hate they get is unwarranted

[@Nikowalker007]

They give you that 90s cheesy vibe 🤌😁

[@TheFatAndTheFurious]

I'm warming to them IF I DON'T HAVE ANOTHER ROUND 911 around, but that body is NOT elegantly shaped. :(

[@TheFatAndTheFurious]

@@ActionManXVI If the ONLY aesthetic issue was the headlights, I'd agree...

[@sh399039]

MAT, how lovely to see someone being honest about the fact, that a decently modified 996 3.4 - and this one is IT! - is basically enough for a maximum of driving pleasure! Nice, nice, nice... You don't want to know how I REGRET selling my former Horizon-blue 1991 964 3.6L Carrera 2, with a cuprohr-exhaust. Still dream about it at least once per week...

[@michaelborst2100]

can someone explain me , why they put an alcantara stearing wheel in this car. you have to clean it so often, because of sweaty hands

[@Carguy925]

Nice to see porsche supporting long term cars like these with new screens

[@carljuztine3328]

mat's 996 is like the best 911 to daily, simple and lovely

[@RachelKridtan]

I just love you!! Classic music is life! I can work better, think better, and be grateful for life

[@christiantan5341]

Some Porsche snobs don't know what they're missing out on. Love the 996 😍😍Exhaust mod really makes a difference.

[@Codetrey]

Maybe the reason they Don't know what they missing is because they watching a better car like the r8

[@danparry834]

Not forgetting the engine problems they were known for

[@christiantan5341]

@@danparry834 yea true. could also just do your research though...

[@stuartleonard1060]

Mat is the only person to buy a GT3 RS for list price 😀. Well done 👏

[@TheFatAndTheFurious]

The only one in the world??

[@cbotten106]

@@Daggers.33 And he was quite furious about it too.

[@krishnabade4306]

I love the way how both yanni and mat got sponsored by hello fresh

[@Krnnerdboy]

Interesting video, i have had over 11 911's in my car career and some notables are my 993, 997 gt3, 997tts and 991gt3rs and the only porsches i have left are my 996tt x50, 996 cab, and my 996c2 4.0 m96 on gt3 suspension and kw cs coilovers. Those 3 porsches fulfill my porsche fix and represent everything 911 that i experienced. And Rather than buying late model 911s i used that budget to buy a 430 scuderia, sls amg and now a 599gtb. All this to say there is a world outside of porsche, and a well sorted 996 will let drivers experience a genuine 911 at a bargain

[@Codetrey]

Everything you just mentioned about the gt3 is what the r8 have over gt3

[@MW-uy3np]

Matt is spot on. The 996 has the best lines of any 911 ever made: thanks Pinky!!

[@AB-80X]

Lol, no it really does not. All of the air cooled 911's look better. The 997 is overall a more pretty car. The 996 is a blob.

[@liammorgans7329]

@@AB-80Xjeez youre having a bad day huh?

[@AB-80X]

@@liammorgans7329 Not at all.

[@liammorgans7329]

@@AB-80X youre negative in all these comments

[@AB-80X]

@@liammorgans7329 I'm a bit annoyed with Mat Watson.

[@thewatersavior]

We need an episode of Mat daily driving the GT3RS to pick up baby supplies etc, but its a time attack and he can only shop at Costco

[@nicstroud]

I'm not a Porsche fan but that GT3RS does look awesome. You did say it was a bad road but it looked like it was _porpoising_ a little bit. Is that the right word?

[@Codetrey]

I'm also not a Porsche fan but I'd sag r8>any Porsche

[@lukeskywalker1574]

The 996 represents the best value for money 911 in history and is an appreciating classic. The new cars are going to lose sooo much money by comparison, especially when the financial system collapses.

[@martinnigut353]

When will you take gt3 rs to track? It is made for it cmoon

[@mm6705]

this was a great video, I think Mat should do more in depth videos like this more often!

[@goatmonkey2112]

I'm probably the only person who would rather just have a Turbo S. Faster, more comfortable, has a trunk, AWD weather proof driving.

[@sgkingly8392]

I absolutely love that 996, despite the questionable headlights it looks absolutely incredible, Just such a timeless and classy looking car. Sounds wonderful too! I would very much like a car like that. Not too much power for the road but just a fun driving experience

[@Dogloverw]

Hey Matt love your content ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@silvera1109]

I suspect more than 10 times better. It's non-linear - like the difference between an ordinary meal and a perfect meal - the taste, the texture, the smell - all combine to produce that boost to serotonin, that 'wow' factor that pulls it up out of the ordinary - and makes it extraordinary and a memorable experience. And after all, Mat is car wow, not auto ordinaire...

[@Jonathan-qz9kd]

The biggest bargain is the 986 Boxster 80 percent of a 911 for 5k they drive great!

[@mediocreman2]

Not the 2.7 though. haha

[@cbotten106]

The 4.0 Boxster (and Cayman) are the shizzle. All the other stuff is sloppy seconds. Well, if you track the RS is the shizz. Wait until they drop to 5K. OK, I giggled on that last one.

[@YachtReport]

All 911s are pretty regardless of model.

[@MrEdouard5555]

A Real Porsche Lover!❤🇩🇪🏎️🚀

[@AB-80X]

More like Porsche shill...

[@fredericberthou]

@@AB-80Xabruti

[@ricardoferreira2038]

@@AB-80Xshut up fool

[@MarkBradbury-o5j]

Pretty happy with my 997.12S Manual... i dont feel any need to upgrade at all. Only gremlin lurking is potential bore scoring some day in the future !

[@leekindell9937]

Love design on both of them

[@midlifecarsis6420]

If I had the space I'd love a 996 project. They're such an underrated and undervalued car.

[@paradoxofgodexisting]

Best plates ive seen fitted to 911 said "BUSH DID"

[@ziggyfreud5357]

Totally understand your logic. I’m lucky enough to have an personalised e90M3 as my daily. But my fun car is my 991.2 GT3 with it’s Akrapovic exhaust. Actually the M3 has an Akrapovic exhaust as well but that’s beside the point. Cheers. Enjoy

[@LavGajjar-jm8ui]

Been waiting for a video since 4 weeks

[@MatWatsonCars]

Sorry for the delay

[@RobertBaird-xr5sw]

Want to see you take the GT3 RS on a road trip including pushing it on tracks like Spa etc. This is what it was really made for.

[@GoodMusicEnjoyer]

if old 911 costs 25K now, then it will cost 250K 10 years after. Try to find cheap 911 from 80-90 now. All are hella expansive. It's time to invest guys!

[@nafnaf0]

The 996 has certainly not lost any value in the last 5 years

[@pblake123]

a 996 will not be worth 250k in 10 years lol. maybe 30-40.

[@pauln0371]

It certainly isn't worth £25k either. At a push it might be £18-20k with all the mods...

[@richy69ify]

The bubble is going to burst. Younger people are not as interested in cars as previous generations, The Playstation generation have kept current prices high and seen the boom in Japanese performance cars.

[@richy69ify]

@@nafnaf0 Last time I checked they were not selling or meeting reserves etc

[@AllotmentHolder]

25k for a Mk1 early 911_996 with the proper lights and some mods with a good service history was a good deal. Well done you but a GT3 RS is a lovelly car but sadly I am not on a internet journalists income so I will take the 996 every time and have as much fun as I need. Nice Vid well done.

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

The 992 is worth it alone for not having that interior……………

[@bigwangmark]

You need wider tyres on your old 996 because with it lowered it makes the gap between the tyre and wheel arch look huge and a bit silly. Also kinda shocked an aftermarket company has not built an update kit to fix the front end on them. I have seen two over the years that the owner had later model guards/ headlights and lights fitted to the older 996 but it took a massive amount of work as they basically had to massively modify them to fit the older model making it not really cost effective. But surely some company had made fiberglass or better still carbon fiber Guards that then bolt up without mods and gives the better traditional headlight look.

[@Bromoteknada]

So he basically bought a track sportscar in order to use it like a soccer mom and reving it. There are many ways for someone to show that he's stpid, and this is surely one of them.

[@millerbai]

With all due respect, I also don't think the GT3 RS is a supercar. GT 3: Pretty much the ultimate sportscar GT 2 RS & GT 3 RS: Road-legal racecars 918 Spyder: Hypercar 911 Turbo S: Daily / Grand Tourer, Autobahn-monster, backroad hero, but practical enough I think, supercars come with an inherent sillyness and lack of usability in most situations (including race tracks) that just doesn't fly with Porsche. Thoughts?

[@Sp1k3e]

Have you already done over 1k miles in your investment car? LOL

[@gockelxxxxxl9584]

Some Porsches can be driven and still be an investment… a GT3 Touring costed like 190k in Germany when it was launched and now those are offered for like 230k with 5k-10k km on the clock.

[@Sp1k3e]

@@gockelxxxxxl9584 I know the situation pretty well but even in EU, you weren't able to buy gt3 touring without dealer markup (or at least in CZ) and basically even today thanks to low allocation numbers you cant buy even base carrera under 4 mil. Kč (160k euro) and GT3 were easily 6-7 million cars (240-280k Euro) unless your porsche dealer was your boy / girlfriend. 911s are completely out of reach because of insanely good marketing of Porsche and "investors" And so it makes more sense to buy Taycan GTS for reasonable 70-80k euro, rather than more enjoyable but more money consuming and easily double the price 911.

[@fxlltxtsearch]

25:50 the real question is if you can drive the 996 10 times or the gt3 rs 1 time, which one would you choose?

[@The_Real_Persian_Fox]

not to be mean but i feel like mat kinda looks like an older version of Matt Armstrong

[@olekarredlarsen]

who?

[@shaniapearcey]

No

[@prawnk1ng]

Tbh i think he looks like an older Matt Watson.

[@gileswilson1980]

very informative nice see older cars featured.

[@van_trippin5260]

I would only drive the GT3 with a full face helmet and very tinted windows. Screams of tiny todger syndrome! The 996 just needs change of lights

[@LILSLB]

I agree with Mat, I really like the old 911s

[@conor7154]

There’s no way the 996 sounds better. It literally sounds old. It’s not a tight sound at all. The GT3 is all within a certain range and the 996 sounds like it has exhaust leaks. Also can’t wait for this video to be spammed multiple times on the Carwow channel. They’ll just delete the community post after a day and repost it to get around KZbin’s anti-spam measures.

[@Tinei1]

Yeah i agree

[@SheerHippo]

I mean the 996 sounds like it has an exhaust leak because it does...he mentioned it at the beginning. It's a deliberate modification.

[@thecutlemon8101]

To each their own

[@edwardpryce2596]

I have stainless steel boxes on my 996 . Sounds better bloody great , ohh and i saved £200😊

[@niceMange]

People should address the major engine issue with the 996 and 997, everyone knows about the ims bearing but it the coating on the forged pistons that are going to inevitably chew the cylinder walls up. I actually really like the look of the 996 but the prices of them elevated into the territory of better porsche options like the 987 boxsters and base caymans (the s models also had those same coated pistons) so for under 30k my money would be on a cayman 2.9

[@anotheran]

Guess you’re stuck with it for a year before you can flip it

[@craig8638]

Driving a car like the GT3 RS is a huge flex because you really can’t do much with it other than drive it and enjoy the performance. Which is a lot. But it really says I can afford to have a two seater supercar that doesn’t even have room for one bag of groceries if my wife’s going to the store with me

[@ericB3444]

Both of them will get you to the drugstore to get your Ozempic. Neither is as practical as a Hudson vehicle from 1920.

[@buzzlightweight]

What a bizarre thing to say

[@ericB3444]

@@buzzlightweight my team disagrees. We feel it was less-than-bizarre. The Hudson was practical. Ozempic use is widespread.

[@marcinbstr2285]

"Baby seat brown" interior color 😂😂😂 I love you Mat and your 996

[@LordDaveKoresh]

Baby “sick” brown…..

[@theaussicarguy]

3 second ago is crazy

[@FastbackN]

People know, the Porsche badge is a sticker and not painted 👇

[@davidchlumsky9343]

This one is painted

[@jukeboxjohnnie]

Love you Mat, but that hello Fresh advert was a bit 'Alan Partridge' :-) I think my 718 interior easily beats that 996 interior

[@ianmcmillan1411]

I agree, you want some sidewall on your tyres.. even serious race-cars don't have those wafer-thin sidewalls! But I think you can go on holiday in the new 992, provided that your luggage items can fit through the roll cage to go behind the seats, lol

[@bielas1200]

Just put a few backets on the 996 and then say if, after all, sometimes you don't prefer to take that one instead of the GT3 👏👏

[@12jamiegavin12]

Matt's 996 is absolute dream material 🤤

[@Theurgicnick]

Time is precious even more so when it’s limited due to work and family commitments. The GT3RS is an extremely special car. Enjoy it whenever you can! It won’t be all that long and the sound of a flat 6 or any engine for that matter will be consigned to the memory banks…

[@rotorblade9508]

the gt3 rs is street version of the cup car, supercar performance but more cost effective. the old 911 is something else, but if you put some cup 2R on it should become pretty wild even dangerous

[@oneeleven9832]

All those buttons & dials on the steering wheel for set up will only ever be used by a few people.. the majority won’t even touch them i bet…there was to much guff on the 911 992 Carrera S i had…nice earner though if u got an allocation 😉

[@orbitaljunkie]

You should mod in a storage bin into the back seat area. Hell a little net would hold that tire/wheel lock box.

[@mm6705]

Those poly bushings in the 996 are what is causing the harsh ride. They are likely seized in the joints of your control arms. They are one of the worst things you can do to a car, they have LITERALLY zero benefits, they just make the handling way worse even before they fuse over time. The material inherently binds in joints. You gotta replace them all with a self lubricating material like delrin, and use brass sleeves machined to the proper lengths to relieve any binding stress on the bushings. This allows for the suspension to move properly but no deflection within the joints beyond their inherent geometry. A whole kit even custom one off is only around 1000 bucks.

[@machohogan]

I love that 996. In 25 years I’ll likely love the GT3