Why I Sold My Porsche 911/ 997 Carrera C2

The decision to sell my 2007 Porsche 911 / 997 was hard to make. I have never loved and hated the same vehicle so much. In this Vlog I try to explain my logic and rationale but honestly this video falls short of to some degree. I really loved that car, but as you will soon see, she won’t be my last 911.
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[@KRTLyfe]

I noticed some aren’t familiar with 911 safari builds. IMHO a Safari 911 build is the ultimate form for a 911 and is something that can be driven everyday and anywhere! Brad Danger over at Ideal Media KZbin channel ( his channel is dope if you haven’t checked him out) built an amazing 997 safari build. If you want to check out his build the link is here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGO3eHawr9dsgdU

[@GX470adventure]

Did you see the Singer offroad build they just completed? That is sick!! I'm sure it was $700k or more lol.

[@KRTLyfe]

@@GX470adventure oh yeah I saw it and watched a good handful of the videos on it! I’ve been observing the safari 911 movement for a while now. A few years back I saw a red 964 lifted with mud tires etc and I was like wow that is exactly what I need! I’m thinking about starting with a 996 C4S.

[@TempeMax]

This is ( for my opinion because if I don’t say it the Prince that made these videos could be offended) the way to RUIN a legend as Porsche 911.... good for a circus or in America only... a car that is a legend transformed in a off road.....de gustibus but ( in my opinion) absolutely awful and without a minimum of class ....

[@KRTLyfe]

@@TempeMax LMAO last I checked your name isn’t Dr. Ferdinand Porsche! 🤣🤣🤣 so who are you to say what a Porsche should or shouldn’t be LMAO you have a opinion, but that opinion is only applicable to you , and I don’t get mad about your comments in fact I find them funny, incoherent and bizarre.

[@TempeMax]

@@KRTLyfe dear mine Prince..... I said that this project is AWFUL not that PORSCHEis awful......it is different. Porsche has made fantastic project. Singer and your friend could have done good or bad but it is my opinion that this is AWFUL not the opinion of Ferdinand Porsche and you have to RESPECT it. Learn to accept criticism and good comment in that same way....you became a better you tuber......and a better man.... ciao

[@blkferrari355]

Oh man, I didnt see this coming with the care you put in that car but I can understand your reasons. I just started doing some maintenance on my 997 Carrera S and even went back and saved some of your episodes that involved the maintenance I am doing. Hope your next car has everything you’re looking for.

[@KRTLyfe]

Thank you, I was always on the fence about this car. It was definitely one of the nicest cars I owned but I really want a sports car I can drive off road LMAO as ridiculous as that might sound to some.

[@Kirbys911Heaven]

Oh my goodness, clip starting minute 5:50 is my favorite. I do love the idea of a safari build. Hope you find your next dream Porsche.

[@KRTLyfe]

Thank you very much, hopefully I can get the project started in the new future.

[@elliottk2518]

Valid points made. Looking forward to what’s coming next!

[@KRTLyfe]

Thank you, I am neck deep in Land Cruiser world at the moment but I am really getting the urge to step back into a 911! I watch a video of a RUF driving in the snow today OMG!!!!

[@mobeoner100]

extremely informative. i have a 997.2 and going through the same drama as you.. thank you thank you thank you..

[@KRTLyfe]

What are you going to do?

[@sinsae6665]

Sell it to some body in Miami. So they can change the seats, put an aero kit, lowering springs, custom wheels, and ride around with Very Beautiful Woman... As the car was intended too.. 💯🏎😜🏁🏎💯

[@jeffm8444]

Cant wait to see what’s next!

[@KRTLyfe]

Long game Safari 911 but for the short term... Trying to figure that out now.

[@johnireland1629]

Totally understand what you are saying. You might consider moving back to a 996 C4 with the stock 17 inch wheels. Roads in Los Angeles are not very good, but I'm finding my 2001 C4 (with the 3.4 engine) to be constantly a pleasure. Anyway, just a thought. Great pictures of you with your car.

[@KRTLyfe]

I almost bought a C4 996 lol but it was an automatic 😭

[@matthewhomyak1665]

Glad I found this channel. Too bad about the 997 but kudos on cutting losses and pursuing your Safari journey. I wanted a 996 C4S and got a 40AE instead which I love so much it has distracted me from my AWD necessities (for now). I'm also a sportsman (ski, hunt, fish, bike, camp) and would love to have an AWD 911 that isn't as pretty as the 40AE that I could do a gonzo alpine-safari style build. Embrace the GORPcore life and bring it to your next 911 and will be that much more meaningful.

[@KRTLyfe]

Thank you, that is my long term plan for my next 911. Hopefully I can start working on that project sooner than later.

[@DoctorSoftie]

Thank you. Having the same thoughts... down to contemplating 18s

[@KRTLyfe]

I think that if you run 18’s in a non staggered configuration. That might open up more options. I literally just thought about that. Your front tires can fit on the rear but not the other way around. So if you find four front wheels then you might be able to look at a very wide array of tires.

[@thomasro001]

I have a 997.2 and you know what????? I can’t get totally comfortable either!!!!!! But I love this stupid ass car and I’m willing to suffer . Bravo on your intelligence and can’t wait for your unveiling of The next journey.

[@KRTLyfe]

Thank you so much, we appreciate it. God I loved that car but on road trips I felt like those seats were trying to kill me lol!

[@starbridges7887]

Dude if you still got wheels lying around, I live in NEGA and have the same car. I commute mine thru the hills 30 miles everyday and LOVE IT. I look forward to seeing what you get next!

[@KRTLyfe]

Yeah, I sold everything with the car. I got a Porsche 997 iCarsoft if you want to buy it. It is a great tool to have if you own a Porsche.

[@starbridges7887]

Thank you! I have one too!

[@512TXSDIY]

Happy and sad for you. Our car addictions will be filled quickly though. :-). Good luck on the next one.

[@KRTLyfe]

Yes! Thank you! Ive been browsing for the next 911.

[@512TXSDIY]

@@KRTLyfe try a Cayman out. You might love it.

[@Abrothers100]

I’m the same way with my 2007 997. I feel like I want to sell it but then I also love it. The seats are the most comfortable seats I’ve ever had. I totally get it though, I can’t drive my tundra try pro for more than 30 minutes because I’ll be in a massive amount of physical pain.

[@KRTLyfe]

Yeah everyone’s physiology is different, my 100 series Land Cruiser has the best seats every IMHO. I wish my 997 was at least half as comfortable but it wasn’t for me. I still would love to own another 911. My next one is going to be a 964, 993 or a 992… I really like the older models better tho.

[@alialrashidi1764]

oh man I am thinking the same thing (safari build) good luck

[@KRTLyfe]

The roads are so bad here, to me it is the perfect solution! I still get to drive a 911 and I don’t have to worry about potholes and speed bumps and!!!! I also wont have to worry about parking deck clearance issues!!!

[@rhettcorcoran2879]

Thats a real shame but I think it is the right decision, you can always get another one, good luck.

[@KRTLyfe]

Yeah, I felt like my 997 was too clean to become a Safari build and I also wanted AWD. So the search begins for my next 911.

[@GX470adventure]

That safari build would be tight!!!

[@KRTLyfe]

That is my goal! Just need to find the right 911.

[@pixgaming6911]

YOU BROKE MY HEART MANG

[@KRTLyfe]

No worries I’m definitely going the safari route! Lol I still love 911s but I want one I can drive off-road.

[@CarFanatic]

I think you need a Porsche Macan for your needs. I have a 08 Cayenne Turbo and a 997.2 C2S. My 997 is the car I think I'll have more fun in. My Cayenne is the car I have more fun in simply because it's more practical and can handle all my weekend adventures. I love the 911, but I think a Macan or Cayenne would be a better fit for you.

[@KRTLyfe]

Before we started Vlogging. I had a 2005 Cayenne turbo it was great when it worked. The early Cayennes had all types of gremlins and mine was no exception smh, but I did enjoy it until it bricked itself ( probably why they have such steep deprecation) The early ones have a drainage issue that causes the immobilizer modules to fail. When this happens you can’t turn the car on steer etc.The tow truck driver broke my steering column getting the truck out of my office parking deck. After several shops tried to figure out what was wrong with CTT. Jim Ellis Porsche in ATL told me it would take about 14k to get it working again. So I sold it broken at a huge loss. We test drove the Macan a year or so ago, but I didn’t like it. The tiny triangle mirror near the a pillar really bothers me lol.

[@CarFanatic]

@@KRTLyfe ah got it. My Cayenne Turbo has had it's fair share of issues. Luckily everything was mostly fixed by the previous owner and my aftermarket warranty. So now, I don't ever what to get rid of it. Hopefully, all of the issues are now addressed. I'm excited to see what you go with next. Cheers!

[@Mezg3r]

So sad you sold it. You should go for a Macan S or something like that on your descriptiom, it will fit you better. 4wd, comfort seats and good suspension with a Porsche badge on the hood.

[@KRTLyfe]

My wife and I test drove the Macan and we didn’t care for it, but we had a Cayenne Turbo back in the day so that is probably why lol.

[@Mezg3r]

@@KRTLyfe you know what. You should go for a 997.1 or 997.2 4S so you get your 4WD. Please dont leave the 997-section. Then customize it for your living, and keep it for a long long time my friend. Ive learnt so much from your DIY videos because I also own a 997 C2 here in Scandinavia. All the best!

[@KRTLyfe]

@@Mezg3r that is awesome! My plan is to get back in a 911 sooner than later. I just need to find the right one that is going to be good for me to experiment with.

[@rollcam4506]

That’s probably the best decision you could have made. Wanting to more out of less of a car. This a drivers cars, but kudos to you on moving on to something else.

[@KRTLyfe]

Thanks yeah I’m definitely going to build a Safari 911 definitely black on black manual gearbox. The only question is 996 or 997?????

[@rollcam4506]

@@KRTLyfe I gotta be honest I don’t know the difference. But a clean max max off road “kinda” Porsche so excellent to me. The picture you posted of the one with the broad tires looked amazing, but I do question the suspension upgrades. The only thing I know about bmw vehicles are that the lug nuts studs go into the hub... as opposed to every other cars it’s just lug nuts. I wonder if it’s the same for Porsche?

[@KRTLyfe]

@@rollcam4506 it is the same with Porsche and Mercedes. Most people lower their Porsche me on the other hand I shall raise my next 911 nothing crazy just 1 or 2 inches to clear most forest roads in my area. Actually Ideal media on KZbin did a 997 Safari build that came out MEGA! I will post the link to his video.

[@KRTLyfe]

@@rollcam4506 Check this out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGO3eHawr9dsgdU

[@rollcam4506]

@@KRTLyfe checking it out now.

[@richardclegg5853]

I get it, 997 is not perfect, but for me? You'd have to pry mine from my cold dead hands...

[@KRTLyfe]

Really glad you are enjoying your 997! I do miss mine from time to time. Especially when I see a really nice 997.2 in the wild. If I were to jump back into a Pcar it would definitely need to be a 997.2 4S at least. Would still need to figure out the seat issue though.

[@bernardthefourth]

C4S with Ohlins suspension. You can raise them up if you need to.

[@KRTLyfe]

That was another thing I was thinking, adjustable coil overs.... I wonder what the upper limit is tho because as far as I know typically they are used for lowering.

[@bernardthefourth]

@@KRTLyfe I have a FEAL setup on a 996 Turbo. You can go up an inch or so from stock. Maybe you need a Subaru WRX?

[@kaisarsaleem8422]

Broke my heart but looks like the car wasn't really made for what you wanted! I got a GX470 mostly from the reviews and my next car is the 911. Felt like I was in the movie tenant lol

[@KRTLyfe]

You will love the GX for sure, it is an awesome vehicle!

[@Danbae69]

debating between a 997 c2s or a gr supra manual... help

[@KRTLyfe]

Comfort would be my first consideration. I’m a Short person in decent shape, runner and cyclist but, those seats were unbearable to me. The back pain I would experience was unreal. Since I’ve switched from Porsche to Toyota I’m blown away by the difference in maintenance costs. I spent thousands of dollars in repairs on my P cars over the years, now I own two Land Cruisers and just had my first 1k dollar repair bill for a timing belt/water pump. I also feel like the 997 is too much like the 996 after spending time in a 992. When I get my next P car it will be a 992 or a 964. If you really plan to daily drive it, Supra all day! I DD my 997 and 996 and it wasn’t great if I’m honest, considering the physical pain and maintenance costs… But damn they are so pretty to look at!!! I guess long story short Supra or 992 would be my choices lol.

[@frederickcook87]

A 911 is a second or third car. It’s called an every day exotic but that’s by true sports car standards. For what you stated you wanted in a car the 997 was never gonna fill that position. From a 997 lover, I hate to see you sale it but hopefully you find the vehicle to fill your needs

[@KRTLyfe]

I totally respect your opinion but, I completely disagree. One thing I really like about this generation of car enthusiasts is that they are actually putting miles on these cars. I’m starting to see Lambos , Porsches, R8s Etc with 80k plus miles. Too me that is awesome! That means that people are getting out there and enjoying these amazing machines instead of them sitting idle like museum pieces. So my next 911 is definitely going to be a Safari and I’m going to drive that thing over the river and thru the woods lol maybe even put 1 million miles on it!

[@frederickcook87]

@@KRTLyfe I’m sitting at 160k on my 997... so trust me, i drive. Best of luck with the Safari build 👌🏾

[@KRTLyfe]

@@frederickcook87 thanks you very much I sincerely appreciate it!

[@01fuzzylogic01]

oh so sad and understandable at the same time. (also driving a 997)

[@KRTLyfe]

Thanks, lol some people think I’m crazy for selling it lol.

[@ronenlouria3323]

just curious what did you sell it for?

[@KRTLyfe]

I’m still trying to figure that out lol. I’m definitely going to get another 911 but I’m not sure what I want until then.

[@ronenlouria3323]

Wait what? I was wondering how much you sold you're car for?

[@solidstream13]

Your next 911 should be a Cayenne 😂

[@KRTLyfe]

Been there, done that. It was an overrated experience.

[@elblouses128]

Go Safari! Looking forward to that build when the time is right.

[@KRTLyfe]

Thank you, when I find the right 911 I am definitely going to do it!

[@andreabralski6082]

Hi boy ! Buy hundai and you will be happy ! I have 997 c4s cab.and I am. Satisfied !!!!!😀

[@KRTLyfe]

Don’t know what a hundai is maybe you mean Hyundai??? IDK... That is awesome you have a C4S, I’m good on the cabs tho not my cup of tea but to each it’s own. See how that works. You drive a cab no judgment from me the only 911 I would ever consider is Targa or Coupe. Does that mean it’s wrong? No. You are doing what works for you. I would also never buy a 911 PDK but that’s just me.

[@danielholland8255]

I appreciate the video but you missed the essence of the car and should really buy a sport utility

[@KRTLyfe]

Thanks for watching commenting and subscribing! What is the essence you feel I missed?

[@bobbydazzler8620]

Sounds like you need a cayenne?

[@KRTLyfe]

I had a 2006 Cayenne Turbo, back in the day. It was awesome but the first Gen Cayennes were plagued with problems. Mine bricked itself one day and yeah Porsche recommended replacing 3 Modules to repair it for around 14k dollars lmao... I sold it soon after.

[@dezinetech1000]

Get 2 vehicles. One for speed and one for off-roading. Can’t bring a 911 in the woods man lol. That’s like bringing an suv to the race track. Get 2 vehicles = problem solved.

[@KRTLyfe]

I have a GX470 and had the 997, I still want to drive my 911 in the woods tho LMAO.

[@dezinetech1000]

@@KRTLyfe at least you’ll have the best looking rig on camp site lol. Ya know, the 911 safari build would be cool but tight for storage. You live once, do what makes you smile.

[@TempeMax]

You are right you are right..... I should take a pill because I’m saying that you need a comfortable car that allow you to have not back pain in the seats ( that are your words.....) Ahahahaha Continue as is....hearing only your reason.. probably these are evident sign of your age......

[@KRTLyfe]

Why don’t you have these same fits of rage on my 997 DIY videos? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TempeMax]

No,you see this in my comments but it isn’t. Are you that react in the worst way to my firts comment( read it again please) and mine were only suggestion on your comments. I’ve found many many tips in your videos and I enjoyed a lot finding them very interesting. But if I comment a thing related to what You said you don’t have to take it in the wrong way. It is your statement that says that this was not your everyday car..... And then a suggestion.... if you want to be a KZbin you have to accept good and not good comments if done without offending no one....

[@MIXMASTERRONEDEE]

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[@KRTLyfe]

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[@johnireland1629]

Another thought...maybe an Land Rover Evoque?

[@KRTLyfe]

LOL, I’m sure you didn’t see my Evoque review LOL. It’s a bit old and we just started vlogging. I absolutely hate that car or suv or what ever LR calls it. Ive repaired enough LR products to know I would never buy one but if I did... I would go for the new Defender that thing is beautiful. If LR and Toyota ever collab on a SUV LR on the styling and Toyota on the R&D OMG that would probably be an epic vehicle.

[@johnireland1629]

@@KRTLyfe Hi, I didn't see your Evoque review. But you know what you are doing and you know what you want in a vehicle, so it will be exciting to see what you eventually go with. Be well and enjoy life. Regards, John

[@KRTLyfe]

@@johnireland1629 thank you very much we appreciate it!