Which Is The Best Porsche 991 To Buy? | The Complete Guide To The Porsche 911 991

[@anasqadan911]

The 991.2 is the greatest and the best looking 911 , its combine both words , modern and classic !!! Sead by me 😊

[@18echosf]

This was a great video of the progressions of the 991..........I happen to own one (991.2 and not my first Porsche) and absolutely love it! Oh Yeah..........I’ve been driving Porsches as my daily drivers for the past 40+ years and all have been “base models” with manual transmissions! PS: I’m now 76 years old and still drive somewhere every single day! Once again........a wonderful video!

[@JAYREAD]

Thank you!

[@richeisele7174]

I love it sir! I own a 991.2 GT3 manual and it takes everything I have not to daily it! I absolutely love it...

[@18echosf]

@@richeisele7174 Great car, Rich! I have a friend who has your exact model and only drives it on Saturday mornings. I always ask.......Why? Such a fantastic car to just leave in the garage? Makes no sense to me. Have you seen the Petrolicious video about Matt Euson and his Singer? His attitude is exactly like mine........I don’t buy Porsches as investments........only to drive them and get the enjoyment. I don’t obsess over my cars either.......a few rock chips or scratches don’t really bother me. If I have to worry about those things, I’d be driving a pickup truck. Stay well and safe.

[@richeisele7174]

Andreas hates "garaged" porsches, they are meant to be driven and enjoyed and I fully agree....

[@richeisele7174]

@@18echosf my wife and I were born in 1966 so I thought about "looking" at some 66 911's which would be special to us as were the same age but goodness those early 911's are a grip of cash! Many are more than I spent on my GT3 but I guess that's a good thing...

[@sultanniazi2394]

Porsche didn’t make the Gt3 touring to spoil any legacy. They did that on purpose to shaft the 911R owners who wanted a million bucks for their cars. Well done Porsche. Respect for you as a manufacturer for doing all of us right. Fabulous video. Truly well made and informative. Well done 👍

[@JAYREAD]

Really grateful! Thank you! You’re right - just didn’t want to use the word ‘shafted’ in my video for fear of irritating YT!

[@markdavis911time]

First of all, thank you for producing such excellent videos about my favourite car (the Porsche 911) - the in-depth information and your style of presenting make them very enjoyable and remind me of the original Top Gear. As the proud owner of a somewhat unique, 991.1 C4S Exclusive (with 50th Anniversary detailing), I feel that despite what 'purists' may believe, it's an excellent example of all that's good in a late model 911. Lighter than the 997 it replaced and with as much power as the previous Turbo. Equipped with a Porsche Sports Exhaust, its engine sounds glorious when stretched towards the redline but is just as capable of delivering excellent fuel economy in everyday driving. Unlike the rarer and more track biased GT cars, it's chassis is composed on rough surfaces and delivers a sporting but comfortable ride (especially when fitted with the DSC Sport PASM controller).. Most of the time the 4S is in fact a rear wheel drive car and whilst there's a small trade-off in weight (70kg) and steering feel, the cars ability to shuttle power to the front wheels when driving close to the limit, tightens the front end and allows the driver to make rapid progress, with considerable confidence, whatever the road or weather conditions. Visually, the 4S might not shout about its capabilities but with the exception of the Turbo, it's a blisteringly fast car point to point and all the better for being naturally aspirated. Some 911's are rarer, some are more 'classic' but IMHO, the 991.1 C4S really is all the 911 anyone could need on the road.

[@JAYREAD]

Love this post! Love the passion! Super glad you’re enjoying the videos. Thanks a lot for sharing, Mark!

[@brianhimmelman420]

Easy ... GT3 Touring is the best pure drivers for the road ... 911R dialed to 11/10

[@TheKillWizard]

The Targa wins. Best looking 911 ever

[@rividizd]

991.1 for me.

[@nickarnold2456]

After several months looking for a V8 convertible with at least 400bhp I finally settled on a 2018 991.2 Carrera S which I've now had for a week. The scream from the flat 6 more than makes up for the 2 missing cylinders. It also came with 2 years Porsche warranty, a major service & new tyres so no bills for a while which makes up for going £25K over budget.😉

[@JAYREAD]

NIIIIIIIICE! Congratulations! May be $25k over budget but, being a Porsche, you’ll retain most of that when it comes time to sell.

[@chanhyung88]

I miss my 991.1 GTS... the last NA Carrera GTS

[@MWS1960]

I picked up a Racing Yellow 2014 991.1 and with only 9k miles almost like a new car. I absolutely love the car.

[@JAYREAD]

Yellow adds 10mph to the top speed. True story.

[@Ukrainianification]

How much was it?

[@johnthiam2446]

I just picked up a 2018 carrera T with 3300miles on it and its exactly like a new car. No regret.

[@karlk.6819]

2017 991.2 4s powerkit manual with ceramic brakes, bucket seats, sport chrono, mahogany interior. That's my favorite

[@Japonic]

991.2 gt3 for me

[@JAYREAD]

Nice!

[@michaeljkasnter]

Mr Purple-The way the PDK shifts/sounds is glorious!! Car handles like a Fireblade!!!!

[@BillDunnuck]

Best summary of 991 Porsches that I’ve seen. For all your work on this superb video, you deserve a 928 that runs and functions properly. 😀

[@JAYREAD]

Ha! Thank you! I really do deserve that, don’t I?!

[@Sams911]

I feel like the 992 is a very good incremental improvement on the 991.2 and thus in some ways a 991.3

[@JAYREAD]

There’s truth there, I think. I think you could argue that the 997.1 was the same for the 996 given engines and gearboxes were carried over albeit with a different style.

[@porscheguy5848]

You could say the same with 997 with the 991. It’s a completely different 911 with the structure and how it is set up. Any .2 car is just a face lift with minor increments that make it slightly better. 991 and 992 are more different than simply a 991.3

[@i7Qp4rQ]

@@porscheguy5848 The design has changed slightly, imo to slightly worse overall: more rectangular spots, black plastics, some mismatching lines. Interior seems to have changed similarly in the same way. Or maybe im just too used to "old" one.

[@porschecarreras992cabriole8]

The interior of the 992 made the previous model dated overnight! Simple as that!

[@i7Qp4rQ]

@@porschecarreras992cabriole8 I guess it is up to matter of taste. Imo the door is clearest point where I think the 992 interior design looks tamer/duller than than 991.2. Center console part has been updated in a better manner though. KZbinrs seem to complain about dashboard visibility, maybe they could of gone with MB way: full digital from left to right.

[@d.paulus8373]

2015 Carrera S = Best Bang for the Buck!!

[@lordmaster5522]

@JAY READ At 10:10 you included the 935 which is based off of the 991.2 but is not officially a 911 model. Besides, it’s not road legal straight from Porsche. If you’re going to mention the “track only” model, then it’s fair to include these which can be purchased by wealthy customers. •GT2 RS Clubsport •GT3 RSR The two other GT3 that’s probably not available for purchase are: •GT3 Cup •GT3 R

[@JAYREAD]

Helpful, thanks! But no.

[@jamest8555]

I'm starting to look into 991s and this video was really informative. Thank you. I see the flow of 991 content on YT is slowly decreasing - most of the content is from 6-7 years ago now, and may not be as relevant anymore.

[@JAYREAD]

Shame. Great cars. Thanks a lot for watching!

[@thomasmcevoy6559]

Currently own a 2019 Corvette Z06 and have been strongly considering trading it in for a Porsche 991.2 . Your video was incredibly helpful in this process.

[@JAYREAD]

I’m truly happy that I helped you. Makes me happy. Thank you for watching.

[@onyxviper9394]

Just Go for the Porsche, you will love it

[@artchandler5856]

I owned an 2011 ZR1 traded it in on a 991.2 GT3RS, No regrets. The Porsche is one awesome car

[@jmarkr100]

Do it. You won’t regret it.

[@edombre4637]

you won't regret getting rid of the corvette

[@AlexFeature]

KZbin: Which 911 is best? Me: Yes! KZbin: Wich 911 model is the best one in your opinion? Me: Yes! Yes!

[@verde629]

NA flat 6 is the way to go

[@theLEGOguy22]

GT3. 991.2 - Only ‘ new’ 911 worth buying.

[@CanadianCaymanRS]

991.1 GT3RS...sweet spot for me.

[@yeiwilly1112]

996 is definitely for everyone to own！

[@p1ca550]

Subscribed. Straight to the point, informative and non intrusive reminder to subscribe.

[@JAYREAD]

Thank you!

[@guner7777]

Personally, my accessible and reasonable dream car, so not "money-no-issue" dream car, is the 2012 Carrera S in black with grey Sport Techno rims. Around 70k. First iteration of the 991 with the narrow body, cleanest look and not insanely expensive on the second hand market. Money no-issue, I think I'd get either a Singer, a GT3 touring or a 911r but the first one of the first 200 produced destined to 918 owners in white with red stripes, absolute perfection. New 992 are not my thing, too wide, chunky back, it's not that elegant anymore. And also, not a fan of the 4 points-led and straight lines on the bonnet in general. Old models are good for purists etc. But maintenance must be stupid high, and interior is just too old for me. I want to listen to spotify while cruising.

[@JAYREAD]

You’ve given me an idea for a video here!

[@andywscott]

Turbo S Exclusive Series was available in at least 5 other colours. The launch showed Agate Grey Metallic and Black as well as Golden Yellow Metallic

[@JAYREAD]

Thank you!

[@webgateltduk]

Indeed. To add to this: 'Standard' colours for the Turbo S Exclusive Series were Golden Yellow Metallic, Agate Grey and Carrera White Metallic. Available at extra cost were Guards Red, Black and Graphite Blue Metallic. I've also found at least one car that deviated from this, a UK car in GT Silver. Additionally, the US market received a limited run of 200 cabriolets.

[@luissalazar2021]

I believe it, is the one you drive !!

[@charlesbingham421]

You deserve so many more views Bravo on this and your others Top shelf comparisons

[@JAYREAD]

Thank you!

[@lordmaster5522]

At 5:39 the spec is incorrect. The 3.8L GT3 in 991.1 makes 475hp, not 493hp. I think you got confused with the 991.2 GT3 with the 4.0L. You also forgot to mention the 991.1 GTS Club to commemorate 60 years of PCA which is limited to 60 units.

[@JAYREAD]

I just checked the guide and I think it’s right (per your post). Slip of the tongue in the video maybe but the guide is right.

[@kaiserrazzaq6865]

A nice overview of the 991 range. Thank you.

[@JAYREAD]

Really happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@thegrmcrckr488]

I have a 2017 991.2 4S with factory Powerkit Option and rated at 450HP. I didn't see that on the list

[@JAYREAD]

Yes, you’re right. I decided not to add cars with options. In other models those eventually became models in their own right (often called the ‘S’) and I included those instead.

[@kylee402]

Nice video and summary of the model choices. But I believe there was a Carrera 4 GTS in 2015 (991.1) but the table shows it being blocked out.

[@JAYREAD]

Ah you might be right.

[@guessdxb]

For me .. currently have Carrera S 992.1 NA , and saving $$ for GT3 Touring

[@johnthiam2446]

Everyone talks about carrera T being a parts bin model which is not. It has its own characteristic, engine mounted 2 inches further front for better handling, spoiler raised higher than any base models and comes standard with PASM sport suspension which is equipped with stiffer anti-roll bars and handles corner much better than S model. Besides, its base engine is a sweet spot because it emulated the NA feeling while being turbocharged. S and GTS due to enormous torques of more than 500NM, it has some turbo lags and sudden power surge.

[@JAYREAD]

Completely agree!

[@esthetics4512]

Agreed although I’ve seen some well priced fixes to eliminate the lag problem

[@gregorythomas4470]

Nice series. Thanks for the time and effort!

[@JAYREAD]

That’s very nice of you. My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. One or two more in the works so look out for them!

[@denniscliff2071]

That famous British car tester and commenter stated in Excellence magazine, that the 991 handles "like" a "sportscar". These are very large automobiles.

[@timsgta]

For budget minded I'd say a Carerra S, I mean 400hp NA is nothing to sneeze at...I'd got for the GTS if I could though...

[@JAYREAD]

Damn right! Me too!

[@nadameify]

The 991.1 is the best Porsche with a NA motor. Hard to be the sound and handling.

[@mohawk5010]

7:09 “Porsche went on to spoil the legacy of the car by producing the GT3 Touring…” Wrong. With the GT3 Touring, Porsche just made much of the R experience available for more people to enjoy. Andreas Preuninger said of the R: “I don't want them standing around in dark garages collecting dust”. The true legacy of the R is that Porsche made a manual transmission GT3 again, just as they had with the 997, 996, 993. They also worked really hard to make a new, brilliant 6-speed manual, rather than use the 991 Carrera’s rubbery 7-speed manual. Learnings from the R’s manual shifter informed development of the 991.2 and 992.

[@sultanniazi2394]

Agreed. They did that on purpose to screw the speculative owners and devalue the car. Well done Porsche.

[@mikahassinen9113]

991.2 GTS with PDK

[@artemusifasuenshuffleman8535]

With either transmission it is magnificent

[@newbee74]

9K rev, perfect 6 speed, GT3 chassis, open top, limited. -----> last 991: SPEEDSTER

[@camperchef5127]

Epic video, enjoyed every second of it

[@JAYREAD]

Very kind! Thank you!

[@gatoraddison]

Great video. Very informative

[@WanderingFriar]

Just what I needed in my hunt for a 991.1 4S or GTS! Still undecided.

[@JAYREAD]

No losing choice in that dilemma!

[@radioeye1]

GTS--is the best!

[@WanderingFriar]

@@JAYREAD … Came back to watch this brilliant video again having bought a 991.1 C4S in July last year, brilliant but had to have the ducktailed Lava Orange 2015 low miles and 1 owner .1 GTS that came on the market this January… the one to keep, I think!

[@JAYREAD]

@@WanderingFriar you lucky LUCKY person! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@PauloSantos-rm1mt]

The most wanted: 993 Carrera S. The ultimate true 911...

[@freeyourmind8849]

Love the video. Very informative.

[@JAYREAD]

Thank you!

[@proberaum7015]

Very good compilation, my friend. Greetings from Berlin.

[@JAYREAD]

Vielen dank!

[@proberaum7015]

@@JAYREAD Gern geschehen, Jay!

[@whitecar8]

I think the 50th Anniversary Edition has a 3.8L with power kit and therefore should have a power output of 420 hp.

[@fuak6976]

430

[@dinnaimo]

Great job, Jay!

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks Daniel!

[@standinkler5356]

lol, I hate them very much too. Not really. I'm glad someone can play Boy Racer to the MAX. Thanks for your vids.

[@JAYREAD]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@chuckvickrey120]

Best 911 is one that’s paid for

[@JAYREAD]

Ain’t that the truth!

[@dannyMCDelight]

Best Porsche is the one you can afford and not worry about being a money pit!

[@JAYREAD]

This is why I bought a 996! YIKES!

[@MrSchn3ll]

Nice work, one small error on the graph - Carrera T is not wide. Other than that great video!

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks for the feedback! Sorry about the error. I’ll update the spreadsheet.

[@artemusifasuenshuffleman8535]

Also at least by my understanding, there where 991.2 Carrera powerkit cars . Would have to look to see if it was all S cars or maybe Targa4S only. But it sure seems you could configure it in 2017 or 2018 but not in 2019.?? Buy one things for sure, the 991.2 GTS with a little help from a strong aftermarket is possibly the most interesting and flexible 911 ever. You can easily build a Close as can be imagined bolt on intercoolers/sports cat/ 91octane tuned 991.2 GT2 Touring dream car with Turbo S power and affordable, KW and other semi affordable, Bilstein clubsports, suspension solutions to help you start posting some serious lap times An outlaw legend amongst us..Perhaps!

[@MrSchn3ll]

@@artemusifasuenshuffleman8535 I think you are right, the powerkit to my knowledge was only for S cars, and very limited offering so they are very rare. I will raise a counterpoint to the GTS outlaw, Carrera T (I own one). It has the GTS suspension and lightweight aspect (mine has buckets and no backseat), and GTS turbos+tune are $6k and I have a 600hp car with a manual and LSD w/ torque vectoring and optional rear axle steer/carbon brakes. That might even be the better deal vs. a GTS in today's market but manual T's are hovering over $110k right now so who knows!

[@coryhenson5059]

In 2016 there was a gt3rs, yet your second chart doesn’t show one. Hmm.

[@JAYREAD]

Technical error caused by sunspots. Not my fault.

[@scopher911]

No mention at all of the 4S?

[@jordank3141]

Are you sure the Carrera T is a Wide body? Im pretty sure it isnt. I do stand to be corrected if wrong

[@JAYREAD]

You’re absolutely right. I’ve updated the guide accordingly.

[@jordank3141]

@@JAYREAD Thanks for the reply. Great 991 video I enjoyed it. All the best

[@JAYREAD]

@@jordank3141 Thank you very much, Jordan. I’m glad you liked it.

[@6pistons]

Very informative video

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks!

[@Braydenplaysallday]

Well done

[@JAYREAD]

Cheers!

[@stevosd60]

991.1 991.2 992 - that's a lot of one's ... Just give me one

[@willscurran]

Answer: the one you can afford. Can't really go wrong. Its a 911.

[@JAYREAD]

/debate!

[@johnnyboy1586]

911 R for me😉

[@brentgrant1971]

Good effort and nice channel. To grow subscribers may need you to show yourself.

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks mate. You can see my ugly mug in other videos, no worries!

[@jimgraves665]

You forgot to illustrate the small differences between the 997.1 and 997.2,,,,

[@JAYREAD]

Well, I didn’t think people would be interested about that in a video about the 991?

[@fredianocappellaro7406]

GRANDE PORSCHE 🇮🇪 ❤️ 👍 🔝

[@FamilyFirst_by_RC]

Wich is the better choice (buy) ... 991.1 or 991.2 ?

[@allovertheworld2547]

991.1

[@radfilm1]

For me 991.2 and I have owned both

[@6pistons]

So......if the 991.2 GT3 can cost up to USD$500k......then how much for the GT2RS with the Weissach package???

[@JAYREAD]

Ha! I don’t think there is enough money in the world to buy that any more actually! If there is any market that can talk a version of pretty much the same car as all the others up, it’s the Porsche market!

[@anom7422]

Paid off my house and now starting to save for a down payment on a 991.1Turbo S.

[@anom7422]

Update. I bought one shortly after this message! I love it!!!!

[@2Kdrive]

4s cabriolet.

[@pamotorsports763]

Your prices are way off.

[@JAYREAD]

Might be where you live. Don’t know where that is of course!

[@pamotorsports763]

I'm in the northeast US. I'm an exotic dealer. Deal w these all the time. Your close on a couple. A bit high on most.

[@JAYREAD]

Good to know. Thank you. I used national prices so they might be a bit generalised and not specific to one part of the country.

[@Nousmourronsseuls]

This tells you everything and nothing.

[@JAYREAD]

@@Nousmourronsseuls what more could you want? All realities catered for!

[@Nousmourronsseuls]

@@JAYREAD well, as you ask, a little less factual history, a little less data, a little less sounding like a brochure for the car and a little more opinion and passion. I want to know how one model compares against another, in terms of driving experience, handling, performance and maintenance. I guess I just watched the wrong video.

[@JAYREAD]

You did but you still watched it and that’s GREAT!😁

[@sonnywilson9125]

👌👌👌👌👌

[@JAYREAD]

Thanks!

[@stevenreichertart]

This is my favorite car but I cannot watch this video. So many images flashing in my eyes, it’s a visual assault.

[@porschecarreras992cabriole8]

This is just wrong! Who would say no to a 992 of money is not an issue? I sold my 991.2 for 992 because I could. I don’t see someone that Can afford a 992 to buy a 991.2 instead. This is insane!

[@JAYREAD]

Not sure I understand. This is a walkthrough of the 991 range. Nothing to do with the 992.

[@porschecarreras992cabriole8]

@@JAYREAD a lot of the comments discuss 992 below so I followed up on this! Not sure why the confusion

[@JAYREAD]

@@porschecarreras992cabriole8 Fair enough. I don’t see them but it’s OK. You make a good point.

[@cp1988]

I prefer the 991.2 GT3 over any of the new 992’s

[@porschecarreras992cabriole8]

@@cp1988 I am sure when the 992 GT3 is released you will change your mind! Currently is been tested:)

[@captgiddyup88]

The 19 Thumbs Down are courtesy of the extended trump family. Sum total of those 19 IQ’s = 87

[@JAYREAD]

Haha! Thanks John, I appreciate that!

[@2Greenlid]

Why politics ? I’ve owned 6 911s & just want to talk Porsche , not your BS politics ....

[@JAYREAD]

@@2Greenlid You’re right. Just Porsches and cars here. Nothing more.

[@jv-kg1nb]

You didn’t answer your own question

[@JAYREAD]

Didn’t I? Or were you supposed to according to what suits you after I informed you of your choices?

[@jv-kg1nb]

@@JAYREAD referring to one of the best drivers cars as only a parts bin model is hardly informing..

[@max-vb3pz]

touring

[@gerardov.9716]

Ferdinand Porsche must be rolling over his grave knowing his perfect sportscar turned into humongous minivan. The modern 911 is anti Ferdinand Porsche.

[@nickcole6449]

That was dull...

[@JAYREAD]

Miserable, I thought.

[@versacejeans9327]

Really ? Who cares 90 percent off population can’t afford a new Porsche

[@JAYREAD]

You’re right. Why make a video about anything? In fact, Porsche should stop making cars. People should stop using cars. People should stop traveling. People should stop everything. Burn everything, I say.

[@ccar1332]

Great editing and info... really enjoyed that part of it. The Astronaut Subscribe is super ANNOYING. I was trying to concentrate on the facts and figures being thrown out, and then this effing Astronaut flashing in the corner totally broke my concentration. For that reason alone, I found this video really irritating. On top of that, his "joke" about hating people who can afford a track car is: A) NOT FUNNY; and B) Really shows his spoilt upbringing. Entitled.

[@JAYREAD]

Are you aware that I’ve been doing this for just five months? My son told me the same thing about the astronaut and I’ve stopped doing it. Good feedback will always be listened to. Personal remarks just aren’t fair. I’m doing my best.

[@simeonivanov3507]

Easy.The most beautifull is .. 964 .The best is always..the latest.