How expensive was it to own a cheap Porsche 911 (996) Turbo? Total Cost of Ownership [TCO]

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How expensive was it to own a cheap Porsche 911 (996) Turbo? Total Cost of Ownership [TCO]

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4 жыл бұрын

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I owned a 'cheap' Porsche 911 Turbo for almost 3 years. How much did it cost to own?
If you want to skip all my blabbering about why and how I bought the car, go directly to 09:36 for (my blabbering about) the costs.
All the costs are in CHF. 1 CHF ~ 1 USD
Spoiler: It was 51 ct / km, which is pretty decent for a sports car of the caliber of a Porsche 911 Turbo. I was pretty lucky in that I did not have many issues with the car.
I was quite amazed when I realized that the Porsche 996 Turbo had fallen within my budget.
Here’s how much it cost me to own my Porsche 996 Turbo for 3 years:
I bought a 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo with 151’000km in November 2014 for CHF 30'000.-
NoS original 996 Turbo winter rims, a new set of Pirelli W240 snow tires and some center caps (off of ebay) for a total of CHF 2043.-
Bridgestone Potenza S-02A CHF 1067.- fitted.
Service CHF 3’207.-
Infotainment upgrade (Pioneer AVIC-F77DAB) CHF 1’549.- installed.
Reservoir for the hydraulics CHF 444.-
New Battery 199.-
Wheel change CHF 125.-
Wheel change CHF 125.-
Number plate LED CHF 23.-
Trunk/Hood-LED CHF 10.-
Service CHF 2’349.-
Fuel CHF 6’908.- (4'406l with an average of 11.92l/100km at 1 Franc 57 per liter, 36'977 km)
Insurance was 4’027 Francs
Taxes were 150 Francs.
But no calculation of total cost of ownership would be complete without taking into account the resale of the car:
The car sold for CHF 33’000.-
That leaves us with a total cost of ownership of CHF 19’227.-
That is CHF 6’786 per year and 51 cents per Kilometer.
Not bad, right? 51ct/km for a Porsche 911 Turbo! I reckon this might be the cheapest car I've ever owned.

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@TopCarsTV 4 жыл бұрын

Middle-class 30-year-old drives around in 911 Turbo or VW Phaeton W12, or SL55 AMG... That is the best ad for living in Switzerland I've ever heard.

@DerpEye 4 жыл бұрын

'middle class'

@lukasb9697 4 жыл бұрын

if you somehow register the car in eastern of europe, and also let it repair there you can maybe afford it too.

@iFireender 3 жыл бұрын

@@DerpEye I mean, it is middle class. An university graduate easily earns 80k annually, a 30 year old should be at around 90-100k. At that point, if you like your cars, you can easily afford a car like this if you take care of it.

@FairladyS130 3 жыл бұрын

The biggest factor? He's single.

@Tential1 3 жыл бұрын

@@DerpEye the most overused and meaningless word, how many times have you heard someone say that they are upper or lower class versus middle class.....

@harlanpepper 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. I've had mine for about 3.5 years and I'm averaging $5-6k/year USD to own it so far. Had to deal with lots of deferred maintenance for a nearly 20 year old car - new clutch/slave, 2 batteries, welded the coolant lines, starter, water pump, tires, washer fluid tank, fuel tank sending unit and several other small things. They're fairly reliable cars once you've sorted them, but definitely have a slush fund at the ready for when stuff goes wrong! They also like to be driven.

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

Good practice with any car to not let it sit for too long.

@timatteberry3382 4 жыл бұрын

the 996 is my every day ride and I love it. Zero problems. Absolute pleasure to drive and own.

@RSTI191 4 жыл бұрын

Had one for 13 years. Same here. I'm looking into a 997

@yankiesilverstone 4 жыл бұрын

Did you have your IMS bearing replaced? Ive had two mechanics tell me independently not to bother replacing it and it was more of a 'scare'. Just bought my first 996, 2002 Cabriollet - 40K miles, one owner. Still nervous about not replacing the bearing in spite of my mechanics reccomendation.

@RSTI191 4 жыл бұрын

Kinda like a the Sword of Damocles hanging over your head. It can go or it won't.. It's not an issue with Twin Turbos. I just drove the hell out of my Turbo, loved every second. Enjoy your ride..

@bfairfax8772 3 жыл бұрын

@@yankiesilverstone The turbo doesn't have the IMS bearing issue it's a completely different design for the engine .

@davidwright2706 4 жыл бұрын

Used 996 turbos here in the US are hard to come by and expensive. That's because they are quite good cars and owners tend to hold on to them.

@KrustyKlown 2 жыл бұрын

now they cost 2X .. ain't getting cheaper, lol

@PorscheRoseSylveon Ай бұрын

Lord this won't stop me! I'm going to get one. Eventually a turbo for me

@Studeb 4 жыл бұрын

As an arcade game collector, I sometimes find lose coins in the machine, but I didn't know that Porches were coin operated.

@raymondfrye8696 3 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoy your pod casts. Honest, great delivery accurate facts that can be applied in real life. Thank you for your time and effort regarding the production of the cast. Keep up the great work.

@Sentosaman 2 жыл бұрын

Very comprehensive review and pragmatic data on true ownership. Too many people buy these cars cheap and either do cheap repairs or cannot afford to repair them.

@terryism 4 жыл бұрын

one of the best reviews ive watched so far and I didn't skip a single second, I actually rewinded some of the information you presented and even got out my money converter out just to follow through and get an idea for myself. thank you soo much ive added this to my favourites for further review

@sirknight5145 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative video presented with the precision of an engineer. I'm glad I didn't skip to 9:36.

@tserzz 3 жыл бұрын

Tks for vid. The Porsche 996 Turbo the best of the old and new. Awesome Le mans racing style with the famous Rock solid Mezger engine a pure and beautiful, everyday all weather urban icon.

@hieayu7773 2 жыл бұрын

This a super useful review! I'm in university and I wanted a car to replace or add my 1994 M5 (since it's quite expensive to maintain, mostly because of the inexistent support of BMW M in my country that times) and I was so interested in a 911 Turbo and it seems it's a great option, even better than the M5 I own, good gas mileage, reliable and beautiful. This review opened my eyes and now I want to sell my M5 and get myself a 911 Turbo, it's my dream car and it's surprisingly inexpensive to maintain, thank you so much.

@audiofils69 Жыл бұрын

Great video but a few comments: 75km/h average over the age of a 911 can also be an indication that the car has been tracked. So rule is to look for 50-60km/h average. Also replacing the car stereo and the whole winter wheel story isn’t properly speaking a maintenance or service cost, more of a choice. Then insurance and fuel cost are also variable country to country. So what you are really saying is that in 3 years and 60,000km the car service and maintenance - a car you bought at near 150,000km- cost less than $5,000 in total service. For a near super car that’s quite amazing!

@DariusMcScotty Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this video, it really helps. Can’t wait to buy a 996TT in the future🙏🏻 Thank you!

@andrewsDoc938 4 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the very informative, detailed and honest experience about owing such a great car 👍🏻

@Gamblor10 3 жыл бұрын

911 turbos were pretty solid. No IMS bearing to fail! Most of your expenses were preventative or upgrades. Good for you!

@elec123 4 жыл бұрын

Dreaming of a 911 turbo. Thank you for this informative video.

@PorscheRoseSylveon Ай бұрын

Still dreaming...

@timothymills733 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I have watched quite a few about buying and owning "cheap" 911 models, but this one was the best; very informative, and gave a good feel for what the experience might be like. Well done Sir.

@gfan1972 4 жыл бұрын

Dude I love you man! You had me cracking up out loud a few times, fun and informative video! Great find.

@helmetculture Жыл бұрын

Just bumped into your channel. You're hilarious and so subconsciously subscribed 😂😎 keep up the videos !

@davidschwalm7441 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video - also good to mention these cars are very easy to work on. For example, I replaced coils and spark plugs myself, and cost of parts was only $250. I have owned mine for a year now and maintenance has been low so far. With these cars it's easy to get carried away with modifications, like suspension, exhaust, tune. If you can resist that urge, it's actually a very affordable "super car" to own and still holds its own 17 years later. Can't see myself ever selling mine. Like you said, even saying $5-6 k a year in costs - I've seen cars depreciate twice as much as that. Knowing I will sell this car for what I paid for it makes a huge difference.

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

That's the way to do it! I am too lazy/incompetent to do the work myself, so I spend more money at the garage. If you can do it yourself, a 996 Turbo can be really quite a cheap super car. I also understand the urge to 'upgrade' the car - I might have the only Nissan GT-R on the planet that is completely stock as I just see no point in spending loads of money making the car even faster (and possibly less reliable).

@StevenVanLoven 4 жыл бұрын

The 996 Turbo is a great value for money car, but not all Porsche turbo's are. A great video and a honest review of a good car. Thanks

@KinGoFComedy52 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot believe you owned and reviewed both cars I really love, respect, and plan to buy!

@swisscarguy 3 жыл бұрын

For me it was owning the cars that were unattainable when I was 18. Good luck on your journey. If you need infos or an opinion about a specific car when it's time, hit me up.

@olivierauberger 4 жыл бұрын

Is this the famous Swiss precision? Anyway excellent video.

@chris-sc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative review. The 996 TT is a gift that keeps on giving. Prices in the US are up more than 20% for 2020-2021. But my question is ... how did you manage to get 11.9l/100km? That's an exceptionally good value! You seem to drive "spirited" and that usually means 15l/100km with these cars. Well done, Sir!

@swisscarguy 3 жыл бұрын

I drive spirited when pushing but in normal driving I tend to drove at low revs. I accelerate quickly and immediately shift into a high gear. Also, lots of motorway driving helps keeping consumption down. That said, 996 Turbos are just phenomenaly fuel efficient in my opinion. I mean, beside a 1.2l Lancia Y the 996 has been the most fuel efficient cae I have ever owned.

@WadeinWhiskey 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my 996tt for 5 years and I love it. It’s not leaving my garage.

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

It's a great car!

@notroll1279 4 жыл бұрын

Keeping the car inside the garage all the time also keeps maintenance and fuel costs to a Minimum 😀

@markgenest6206 4 жыл бұрын

Great, thorough analysis, Delivered w a great sense of humor. 😊

@ziasialvi867 Жыл бұрын

Informative. Thank you.

@edgarsbmw 4 жыл бұрын

I have done much for more for less to my 2002 turbo, but labor costs are way less than in Switzerland. Great cars!

@lefroy1 4 жыл бұрын

This is a really helpful video man, thank you. Frankly, those running costs are rather a lot more than I'd previously thought.

@simoping 4 жыл бұрын

I like this guy... nice swiss guy... intelligent... funny and actually a well intentioned informative video... thanks man !!

@frankmummolo7727 4 жыл бұрын

Honest and hilarious commentary. Owned a 996 Carrera for a few years, never aTurbo. You’ve got me thinking!

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

Turbos are much more powerful but they have completely different power curve. If you like some good old Turbo-lag and the ensuing torque-kick, you really should give the Turbo a try. However, I feel that the price difference between Carreras and Turbos has gotten out of hand. A 996 Turbo now costs at least twice as much as a Carrera. Is it twice the car? No.

@westpalmdoc 4 жыл бұрын

awesome video man, well done. older vehicles like this can sometimes make financial sense but the risk of breakdown at inopportune times makes it something i unfortunately cant stomach. add to that the massive risk of extremely costly repairs; the prior owner took a massive beating on repairs, you got mildly lucky! 👍

@davidcooper3871 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, I’ve never sold a Porsche for less than I paid. I bought my ‘03 Turbo for $32k, with only a broken spoiler mechanism. This led to inventing a new wing lift system and business. :o)

@swisscarguy 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks David! I had your d eRam Kit on the radar in case my spoiler ever broke.

@christophercarnes5225 4 жыл бұрын

19/20 car channels are garbage. This is not one of those channels. Real dude. Real talk. Keep up the 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 content.

@mustang19ms Жыл бұрын

20:03 oh I know that face & feeling lol, so funny and authentic

@Pulsonar 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent owners account of ownership, and from hilarious and valuable perspectives that I never thought of.

@obez42 4 жыл бұрын

Scary costs! Will leave buying one where it belongs.....in my dreams! Very informative video! Thank you

@geoffreycheeping3902 4 жыл бұрын

There were only 2 service appointments and a battery change, you don't need to do summer winter tires or infotainment, etc, as far as general costs it's quite cheap to run

@ltphilipg 4 жыл бұрын

Halfway through the video so far - thumbs up and thank you for the great video 👍🏽

@sportshatch 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. A great ,and very honest, breakdown of the costs of ownership .

@jindrichcitek5064 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this great video!

@Nexus.Achiles 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's still a lot of money for a middle class guy like me. And you've been lucky, no costly repairs. Thanks for the great info.

@salsanchez2114 Жыл бұрын

Besten Dank für Ihre Hilfe und Mühe! Alles gute!

@robertl8098 4 жыл бұрын

Turbo failure could be lack of oil changes. Plus low quality oil with previous owner

@justinwight2213 4 жыл бұрын

Should have kept this car, put it in the garage under a blanket in 10-20 years it will be worth heaps... not sure how many there are in Switzerland or Germany.. Not many in Australia. This is an iconic car, you have great taste in cars.. SL 55, SL500, 911 turbo, GTR,, just got to add the 930 turbo ..

@ceesklumper 4 жыл бұрын

Great video again, a pleasure to watch. More please!

@Shereefe 3 жыл бұрын

I am not sure why I was roaring laughing at some of your remarks. You do a fantastic job on those videos sir. Killer sense of humour!!!

@evopower3395 3 жыл бұрын

Cool Video mate, I like it much greetings from germany

@notroll1279 4 жыл бұрын

A very thorough dive into the economics of Porsche ownership with a distinct Swiss flavour. I really envy the Swiss for their exchangeable number plate system. Germany's previous minister of transport tried to model something similar but failed miserably - though you would have to screw and unscrew the plates between the cars, there was no saving in the process so there were few takers only. Congratulations for driving such a car with a resale gain over the time! Much as though I like these cars, I think a 911 would be wasted on my city driving with 90% of the potential unused all the time - or me losing my licence very, very quickly...

@unclebob4964 Жыл бұрын

Completely different ending than I expected ! We’ll done !

@rwbijl1533 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your interesting story. Loved it!

@improvementonly1988 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

@tuukkasimonen2417 2 жыл бұрын

Why do I watch this? To get knowledge of the cost of ownership of a 996 Turbo. Why do I enjoy watching this? Becasue Swiss Car Guy could read a phone catalog and it would still be super interesting.

@maxmeier532 4 жыл бұрын

looking forward to the Phaeton video, especially since the Phaeton has been praised as the low key affordable Bentley.

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

Affordable to buy used, but the repairs... 😥

@KrustyKlown 3 жыл бұрын

996 Turbo is VERY Expensive!! > 1st year: Turbo Upgrades, new exhaust ~$15,000 > 2nd year: Racing Coil Overs, sway bars ~ $11,000 > 3rd year: Fancy HRE Wheels, new tires ~ $10,000 See it all adds up, LOL.

@thomshere 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you so much for doing this! Great english as well.

@robfinegold5560 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Friend, I am a 996tt S owner and my experience has also been equally good. I just want to say how much I enjoy your facility with English and particularly your mastery of idiomatic phrases. I wish my German were nearly as good. As for your channel raison d’être , well done! You are an interesting fellow with a point of view that is coincident with my own. All the best and carry on !

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, for the encouragement, that's very kind of you.

@K1dPhresh1 4 жыл бұрын

1st, I think it’s awesome that you did this entire video in English and nailed it! I wish I was that fluent in another language. 2nd, you had an awesome ownership experience in a pretty awesome car. I think the 996 Turbo is an amazing value. Sure it’s the “ugly 911” up the bang for buck factor cannot be denied. Great video!

@crazedsuccess 4 жыл бұрын

I have been living in the Suisse Romande side. Great video. I would recommend you get a Goluk camera, front and rear. I have had these for years now and they work in parking mode with a battery saver. So it is on all the time recording any movement front and back. I had LaPoste hit and run in their elecrique moto.

@70s80sVintage 2 ай бұрын

Have a 2020 Triple Black Panamera 4 (my favorite) and Artic Silver Black Wheels 2001 911 Turbo. My goal is to add a red 944 Turbo to the mix! I have to have all three!

@philorkill 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this pedantic analysis. Truly a swiss car guy.

@bzdtemp 4 жыл бұрын

I sadly have the same front bumper issue with my MX-5, including some overlooking it when they reverse from the spot parallel to my spot and turn their wheel to early, meaning they also scrape my front wheel arch :( So I've learned to try and park with the front up to a wall and similar when ever possible. Some people should just not be allowed to drive.

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

I hear you, brother. At some point I even considered installing a dash cam, but didn't as I learned that they are not great at recording in such instances where they have to wake up once they register a bump.

@lukazupie7220 4 жыл бұрын

My father bought 997 c2 cabrio 2005, about 7 years ago.. made 50-70.000 km (idk exactly), no major expenses (tyres, battery, cheap service from some ex porsche mechanic, almost no repairs and nothing expensive..) and he can now sell it for more than he bought. If you get really good deal when buying and u are lucky with repair bills this cars can really be cheap. He also had SUV, which he almost never drove, and cost him few-euros/km just in garage costs (it is around 2000eu a year and he did kilometers in the hundreds).. :) he had SUVs since 1991 but he likes his porsche so much that he never drove it anymore.. so he finally sold it a month ago. Buy smart!:)

@1881Gordon 4 жыл бұрын

Really good, down to earth video. I have little chance of owning a Porshe in this life (or the next), but I enjoyed it. Thanks

@pashakrai4034 4 жыл бұрын

1881Gordon nothing is impossible man. Keep working toward your goal. I was broke myself..then three years later I was able to afford 2 of my current cars. ‘14 Lexus and ‘18 Lincoln. Keep punching 👊🏼

@gregtoth4497 4 жыл бұрын

I've read many comparisons between the GTR and the Porsche Turbo. Most have admitted the GTR was a better car but was soulless and too mechanical. The Porsche was often described as a better driver's car and had a definite soul. What are your thoughts after having driven both cars for periods of time, back to back?

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

Between a GT-R and a 996 Turbo, the GT-R is the clear winner in my book (or I would not have sold the Porsche to replace it with the Nissan). The GT-R is more brutal, faster and just feels more special all around. They are however very similar in many aspects: in my opinion both do not sound great and both basically only become fun to drive above 4000 rpm. Both are 4WD and perform wonderfully in all sorts of weather. The Porsche is more compact and easier to park while with the GT-R it's 3 or more-point-turns all the time due to its massive turning radius. On the other hand, the GT-R has a large trunk, which helps using it as a daily driver. The GT-R is not available as a manual, but to me the 996 gearbox does not feel that precise and the hydraulic clutch has very little feel. Personally, I don't get the soulless-thing. It's not like the 996 Turbo is any different in that regard. The GT-R may have felt soulless to some when it came out due to its traction control and the multi function display, but compared to any new car it now feels positively mechanical and old-fashioned. If you've ever driven a GT-R you know what I mean: you will hear constant bangs and noises from the drive train / transmission. This is normal in a GT-R and I cannot think of any other mass-production car I've driven that makes that kind of noise. Let me describe it that way: I sold the 996 Turbo because I found the GT-R to be more exciting. And that matters to me.

@sambyf2445 Жыл бұрын

I am on the cusp of purchasing one of these. But that final comment about the Nissan GTR has thrown me.

@GrandAdmiralHamilton 12 күн бұрын

The 996 Turbo has been in my sights since 2016. Unfortunately I couldn't afford it back then and now they've gone up by about €20000 so it's still out of reach...😕 Will have to make due with the 1989 944S2 Cabriolet I already have for now.

@TheMentalblockrock 4 жыл бұрын

Best thing about the 996 turbo is it does not have the N/A 996 IMS and other bearing problems. The turbo 996 is much batter than the n/a 996.

@neilpeel59 6 ай бұрын

They are great cars, but my advice to anyone considering buying one is, get the cam chains replaced by a specialist Porsche dealer as a matter of course. It'll cost a couple of grand but worth it for peace of mind. It is the engines only weak link (no pun intended) I speak from bitter experience!

@nelw818 5 ай бұрын

Thanks ! Consider the fact that people praise this engine like its god its good to hear some weak points.

@hugohugo2832 10 ай бұрын

I’ve spent a lot on mine over 4 years but I’ve never had major issues or a breakdown. It has been completely reliable. But I have completely renewed the suspension and have had the electrics overhauled. I’ve been through three front splitters. The air conditioning still needs to be fixed. Overall about £12,000 over four years.

@csabatoth5859 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent videos! Throw in more pictures and images and it will be much more attractive to watch.

@MANOWAR1917 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video thanks for the informative information

@mikejuzenas93 4 жыл бұрын

Good discussion - but I would separate maintenance/depreciation from upgrades for instance - and what costs were specific to the 996 over other cars as well. Every car consumes tires, fuel, needs insurance for instance, and choosing to upgrade a stereo is not a function of the cars reliability, that was your choice. If you factor all those costs out, how to the numbers look, compared to another similar level of car? Comparing this car's costs to say a Honda Fit makes no sense. I have been lucky, I drive air cooled cars (currently a 993 Turbo) and due to good timing, my total costs including fuel are less than what the car has appreciated! .. :-).

@MattiaPelle101 4 жыл бұрын

Ora attenderò ansiosamente il video sulla Phateon! Complimenti per il bel video!

@robertmatthews7527 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the info about your ownership. At the end of your vid you stated: "maybe you were just lucky". Not lucky, smart. Personally, you did exactly what people should do when buying a used car ..... any used car. Currently, my used car preference are Mercedes pre 2015. Again thanks.

@tomharvey2040 4 жыл бұрын

good vid mate, very informative and detailed 😎

@bcut Жыл бұрын

this was informative and enjoyable! :) thank you so much

@gellotion 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I live in New York and there were times when I've had to drive 2hrs Each Way to work and again back home every day. Some of my colleagues still do.

@blauwzakjecrack 4 жыл бұрын

So four hours of drivetime commute each single day? Thats unheard of here in Europe. People would immediately move closer to work, apart from time waste ,its also very expensive here since our fuel prices are 3x higher.

@robertpolkamp 4 жыл бұрын

The Alps are a workout in any car, not unlike going to the gym. To commute 2 hours through an obscure mountain pass is only fun in a Porsche.

@ProfDrDrThomasJRosemann 4 жыл бұрын

Sehr informatives und unterhaltsames Video und extrem sympathisch rübergebracht. Greetings from Bavaria and keep on!

@INDIGOBLUE555 3 жыл бұрын

Since I got my driving license I have always bought preowned cars,ranging from citycars to Porsche and I do sincerely appreciate your approach when looking for your 996Turbo.When dealing with Porsche and specifically with 911 it's all about correct mantainance being the 911 mechanics engineered to work as a daydriver should. So,don't be too worried about mileage itself albeit taking into account the seller's financial means is a must. Secondly a high mileage car will be easily underpriced or at the least ,the asking could be agreed upon. As a confirmation of the 911 quality,you had zero mechanical failures through your ownership.So, a great find and a great resell...No wonder ,you're $wi$$ guy :-) :-) :-) P.S.- were you happy with the 996Turbo ? A fast long distance commuter,powerful and pretty much comfortable as a high performance gt car I suppose.

@swisscarguy 3 жыл бұрын

I was very satisfied with the 996 Turbo. I just wanted a GT-R badly after driving one. Otherwise, I would probably still own the 996.

@toddaulner5393 6 ай бұрын

I saw the pheaton one and wow! Shocking money pit!!

@alstark619 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video. Thanks for sharing. I have been thinking of buying a porsche for years. I'm torn between a 996 and 997.2

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

What speaks against a 997.1 in your opinion?

@9jfd1 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, your decisions are logical with the exception of a rear view camera, I have a 996 and it is not required, a nice have I guess....

@scheidegg 11 ай бұрын

I've heard a lot that to have a porsche car in Swityerland is extremely expensive on running costs. But 6-7k per year don't looks expensive at all. I'd say it's around same like in other countries.

@zioo3117 4 жыл бұрын

You made more money on the Porsche than all the rest of the cars. I suspect you don't miss it too much. I hope the insurance company covered the backing incidents. I've heard the oil must be changed on those Turbos. Glad you like the GTR's. The 996 is a great car. The headlights get no love. AF

@guillermocrespo8144 4 жыл бұрын

I also have the 996TT and while I work in Switzerland I have my car in Spain because I'm Spanish. I have to say service is quite more expensive in CH, ouch... :) I guess that was done on the official dealership. I don't plan to sell it anytime soon. Amazing car and great video!

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

It was actually done at a Honda Dealership. 🤷‍♂️ That has been my mechanic for 15 years (back then they were independent). They are not cheap (about average for CH) but they do good work.

@Baerchenization 4 жыл бұрын

An average below 80Km/h does not mean the odo has been tampered with... if you live in the city, you may simply make most of your driving in slow traffic and spend endless hours in stop and go. I would look for other indicators such as worn pedal tops, steering wheel, side bolster of the seat etc. I would be surprised if my average is 50 ;)

@hoorayhenryzr 4 жыл бұрын

A little late to this one but thanks for the video, very informative and enjoyed your deadpan delivery.

@iamshevanel 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Kinda depressing as I can clearly see i'm not quite able to afford to run it for very long at the moment lol,. Currently driving an E92 M3 and plan on picking up a 996 Turbo next!

@goobernuttridge6476 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Your precise Swinglish is fantastic and makes the video interesting - good job. I nearly bought an Alfa 4C and after some careful consideration cancelled the order. Please buy and sell more cars like Tyler Hoover from Hoovies Garage. You'd be his entertaining Swiss counterpart.

@malcolmgay2206 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative clip. 👌 In Australia they currently sell for $AUD100-200k and your mechanical repairs & parts prices, would make your eyes water. Yes I too want to hear about the GTR ASAP but I have to rush now, as I am going to pull my seats and carpet out of my SL R230 and hopefully find...💰💰💰

@teeskcirtap 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Agree for someone like myself, 996 probably the only 911 I can afford

@zoots15 4 жыл бұрын

You are fortunate to have sold the car for a profit. It is quite unusual to sell a used car for more than what you pay for it. Especially a sports car. You are either a very skilled negotiator or you got a very good deal to begin with. Or both! I myself could not imagine spending half of a cars value on maintenance over a 3 yr period. Nice video Cheers!

@Angry-Lynx 4 жыл бұрын

yeah, but he invested in it also(service, infotainment and cam system) and that ofc adds to the value, so I wouldn't call it profit... still, definitely a good deal

@nealewalter 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I think I’m watching them in reverse order. Very entertaining. Already subscribed.

@noseycomic499 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Definitely helped with thoughts on purchase, plus the humour was well appreciated!

@MikeK-NIreland 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that. Keep up the good work. Mick Northern Ireland 👍🍻

@prodrivebrasil 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent car review! Very detailed and to the point.

@perjanuschas8050 4 жыл бұрын

Like Swiss clockwork (of which I have a few) you summarized your ownership in such a dry humorous way (the German accent added to it) that it was a joy listening to even if it was long :). I have a 2003 C4S so it's easy to relate to all the maintenance bits as they're the same apart from the turbos. Like your P-car, mine has the original Porsche radio, and I'd like to do the sam upgrade as the sound quality isn't that great (at low volumes especially), and I'd like to know more about the process of the change itself i.e. the work to be done. (I'd also like to change the speakers as those BOSE speakers aren't that great either). In addition I can add that I have also wanted to get my hands on some of the MF's that disregard the joy of ownership and punitive damages, not only on mine, but their own vehicles (I don't really care about their vehicle, but they should at least respect my wish to keep MY car as pristine as could be) . My only gripe towards your review is your reference to CHF which makes it harder to relate than if you had referenced a currency of more generic usage, EUR or USD. It's easier to remember those currencies compared to NOK, than CHF (imhop). Of course then you'd have to do all the math, but probably it would have made more sense to many of your 1,92k subscribers (I'm now one) and probably many of the 44292 (so far) viewers of this video (with greetings from Norway). and keep up the good work. :)

@swisscarguy 4 жыл бұрын

The audio upgrade on your 2003 is a bit more involved than on my 2001. At that time there was no Bose, yet and therefore swapping the radio already did a lot of improvement. If you want to do the audio upgrade on your car, you will most likely have to replace the bose amp as well since it's connected via fiber optic connection to the radio. At least back in 2014 when was looking in that topic there was no adapter to connect an after-market radio to the 996's Bose amp. But since you are considering changing speakers as well the amp would have to be replaced anyway. Depending on how much you are into car hi-fi you got a nice DIY-project there (keep in mind that the foil in the doors that isolates the door card from water is surprisingly expensive, so don't damage it). Otherwise, find a car hi-fi specialist and have them make you an offer for a complete install. It's not going to be cheap (I think around $2000, depending on the components) but if you want to keep your car and enjoy it for a long time this might be a worthwhile upgrade to you.

@perjanuschas8050 4 жыл бұрын

@@swisscarguy Thanks for the answer. I know that it's a quite fiddly job because of the confined space, so maybe I'll hace the experts take care of it. And thanks for the heads up on the other complexities, such as the foil. The Bose system isn't very bad, but it's far from very good.