I am lucky enough to have a 997.2 C2, the GTS is the pinnacle in my humble opinion.

Could you stop praising every 911 from the 964 onwards? I still hope to buy one, one day but you darn reviewers are keeping the prices up ;-). Great review as always. Cheers!

I like how your road reviews are like the early "New Top Gear" episodes of old were, when mainly Clarkson, and to a lesser extent Hammond and May, really just entertained us with their knowledge of the cars and a little bit of wit and charm. Good job, man!

I’ve had 3 Porsche’s, the 987 Cayman S, the 991 C2 and currently the 997.2 C2 and I must say the 997.2 is just the sweet spot. It’s the goldilocks of modern 911s. Great content, love your opinion and the colourful shirts. Keep em coming!

I much prefer your intro now. The old 'LETS GO' was fairly jarring tbh. Content is ace 👍

What happened at the end? Where's the Bye Bye?!

Hi James, Greetings from Australia.Just wanted to thank you for your presentations.In my view,your are one of the top presenters out there and look forward to each new video.Well done and please keep them coming.Michael

"today everyone is on their way to get themselves a pint" haha

Oh how it pains me to see a Lotus man reviewing soooo many 911s! I'm going to have to go review a few Lotus, just for payback. Also, yes you are correct, the newer PDK units are smoother and faster, of course. Time marches on! But with 80,000 miles on your test car, if the PDK transmission fluid has not been flushed, you will notice a significant difference, so it may not be representative of what that transmission can do. Always enjoy your videos mate!

Yay the 997. And a 964 recently?!!!! JayEmm is my dude! I LUST for a 964 daily (even in tiptronic).

Very good point - many of the owners are halo car hunters and not car people- I get the feeling my c2 997 gets looked down on because its so basic- my remit was none sunroof- none rear wiper- rwd- none pasm- manual -the purist from to me and the lightest, the c2 is a gem.

It’s great to listen to JayEmm no matter what car he’s talking about.

As always, very informative video! There's just one thing that felt off... The ending. It felt like there were no real ending catchphrase like there you usually is :/

Sport chrono is not just about the silly clock, what people forget to mention is the dynamic drivetrain mounts. I drove a loaner 718 Boxter without SC for some time then got back in my 718 Cayman with SC and the difference is appreciable even in just sport mode. The tightened up engine mounts give you a far more visceral feeling. Oh and there's also sport+ and launch control for PDK models. Cheers James, lovin your reviews!

Love it The week I buy my first 911 you do this series

Yr right about the sports chrono software unlock. People seem to now buy it because seeing that stopwatch on the dash adds resale value, or the dealer convinced you need launch control and a button on the steering wheel, makes so little difference in the feel of the performance.

It’s testament to the awe inspiring Porsche engineering and sheer brilliance of the 911 platform that it can be offered in SO many highly tailored specs to suit precise preferences; from pure basic, to a fresh air cabriolet, to a manual GT track car, to a continent crushing automatic Turbo super car where often in a review they win the category. Genius. If there is a problem, it is the 911 has become a victim of its own success as its become “visually” ordinary because there’s just so many of the dam things. No longer a car for the show off.

Dear James, great video, mate. On my 981S the Sport Chrono package gives you more than Just the clock and launch mode! Cheers from Italy

Good video, but as an FYI, the X51 power kit is MUCH more than just opening up a bit if software and is not cheap :)

Great video thank you. Low mileage 997.1 or high mileage 997.2?

Great video, albeit with a bit of an abrupt ending.

I have a black 997.2 GTS coupe with a manual transmission. To me, the most important difference from the S is the wide body (and wider rear tires), it is visually very different. You finally mentioned it in passing right at the end, but it is really important. It has a much more aggressive looking stance. I bought the car 4 years ago, and it is worth about the same today (in the US). Mileage is pretty low.

You are a spoiled and lucky man, and by that I mean you worked hard and earned a view of the automotive world that many can be envious of!

I think he needs to try another 997 gts cabriolet as mine is a pdk and it’s fantastic

Watched a Rick Stein the TV Chef touring France in his.. wonderful what a dream tour that would be !

Brilliant video as always.. But, "The current generation of the Porsche 911 (992) hasn't yet received all of its versions yet, with the GTS trim still missing. Porsche was recently spotted testing a convertible 992 GTS on the Nurburgring" Should be this year though :-)

As much as I love the noise from the 997.2 and 991.1 GTS, I can’t resist the turbo thrust from the 991.2 version.

When are you releasing the s2k content? I'm much looking forward to that.

Gotta love the 997.2!! While I agree about your comments re PDK being less smooth in the older cars than their modern counterparts, don't you think that could be a good thing? Sure the 992 changes are seamless when you pull on the paddles .... isn't it almost pointless driving the PDK in manual mode? Isn't it too good? A 997 PDK manual gear change in Sport or Sport+ Mode adds to the drama rather than numbs it, IMHO ;) Mods to recommend - DSC PASM controller, allows you to use PASM Sport 99% of the time. X-Pipe rear silencer bypass on PSE sounds great and is relatively cheap to do . Ditch the Bridgestones and go for the Michelin PS4S. Top it off with a visit to Centre Gravity for a proper geo and chassis set up, those guys are wizards (content hint) ;) Keep up the good work!

I understand your point about the sport chrono, for me it’s essential in a 911 or a Boxster but in a macan its too much

You're going to have to do a 911 model/version explainer for dummies some time soon.... Maybe with diagrams, charts and labels showing what is what

loving the porsche content!

My late uncle (god rest his soul. Had to bury him today.) bought pretty much this car. Except the hardtop, and it just says '911' on the back. Not sure what model that is, maybe the specs are different in Germany, but it was his dream car. At least he got to enjoy it for 2 years. It also has the stopwatch.. No idea how to actually start the thing. It also has the dpk, and the most glorious of options, a sunroof.

A simple ECU upgrade from DMS will take any C2/4S up to the same BHP output of a GTS without dulling the character like the OEM upgrade which delivers power in a different way to sweeter standard S engine.

The wide body on a C2 was the main difference aside from the power kit and many other details. 997 GTS C2 is my darling 911

Owned a 997 S from new. Just outside warranty with 35,000 miles on the clock dreaded bore scoring and diagnosed as scrap the engine. Not uncommon problem I’m afraid.

"Spoilt" you say? Maybe... but it took a huge amount of work to get there. Might as well reap the benefits. Not as if you aren't entertaining us! Keep them coming 😊👍👍

Hi jay, I have a 325i E30 Turbo if you’d like to drive it. Only running around 300bhp.

Great video. Pretty abrupt close...

997.2 is a good buy today

that exhaust looks odd from the top mounted camera!

81k miles. Here's a question Jey, as these cars get older and those miles creep up is there a point where you'd run away from a potential purchase? Example I've seen is a lovely 997.1 with full Porsche service history but 157k on the clock. I know they're well built but.... Your thoughts?

Did your camera die? Please don’t leave without saying goodbye it’s bad luck we can’t lose you and

Its a small thing but I dislike that the only way to get launch control is with the sport Chrono. I feel like if you pay for the pdk you should get launch control.

After driving a few Porsche 911’s from 1972 2.4 S and a Carrera 3.2 1988 now I drive a Cayman from 2008 the first series amazing style a classic and if Porsche would redesign the 911 back in 1963 it would be a mid engine the Cayman is the best sports car Porsche has ever made mine has now 200.000 km on the clock and still going 😉

Is the gts 997 wider than a c4s?

Thumbs up but if you will pardon my saying, the ending very much seemed to be unfinished.

i passed up on a low mileage 997 GTS convertible for 68k back in 2016.. still worth the same amount in 2020... uggh.

I have a 997.2 GTS with Aero and a 6spd, come on over to NY to give it a drive! I'd be glad to have you discuss the comparison. Also, about the steering. That is all a tire there Jay. My Toyo R888R's are completely different to the all seasons I run in the non summer months. I'd be willing to let you try both sets of wheels back to back as well. Cheers

Totally agree with your comments on the convertible 911s-they are just BRUTAL aesthetically! It’s a crime to ruin such beautiful lines on these cars. Much, MUCH better on the Boxster.

5:37 What the hell is happening here? :)

This is my ideal 911

So much hot air. Dude just loves to hear himself blather on.

James, of course the older pdk isn’t going to be as crisp as the new one. Duh. If you want the latest and greatest your going to be paying 6 figures plus for a new 911, not 40-50k for a 997. For the money, that’s the best transmission your going get

is this a reliable car? COuld it be used as a daily driver?

The PDK cabrios are significantly cheaper than the manual coupes. Those command serious money!

I love this model ! But needs to be a manual !

Here in the Netherlands there is an 9ff carrera cabrio 997 with a tuned GT2 enigne swap. Like 680hp in a normal looking porsche cabrio! Very very cool car. Link of the car: motron.nl/occasions-kopen/23329077-porsche-911-cabrio-997-9ff

@ 6:20 near as voke? vogue? Sorry I can’t make that lady word out. Edit: Vocal I assume, sorry I’m dumb

It's a gud un...!!!

I came here to watch the video and leave the first comment!

Manual 997 GTS is my "real world" dream car. But wouldn't touch a PDK cab with a bargepole.

I 100% agree,Jay,I hate convertible 911's,the only manufacturer I would consider buying a convertible from is Ferrari,or maybe another Italian manufacturer,they can make anything look terrific.

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Don’t blame the 997 GTS. It’s the 991 wot done it. (From a 997 GTS owner)

I thought this vid was a joke with a VW bug thumbnail.

Had a 997.1 911 C2 Great car but they really are starting to look dated. GTS? sorry what?

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I think the silver paint suits a 911. The wheels are horrid.

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Without question a fine broadcaster with exemplary working knowledge ....the fly in the ointment remains that terrible introduction and conclusion music....it's incredibly old fashioned and dates the channel...

With respect James, this lopsided guff about "only 964 onwards" being any good, demonstrates a lack of true understanding of the model, and as for "996 is my favourite", tbh, that marks you out as a bit of a contrarian...sorry mate...

Akira nakai son made me fall in love with convertible 911’s 😩😍 they look so much better with body kits

Jay. I've got to bring you up in this. Sorry in advance for being a "Grammar Nazi". You're "Spoilt", not "Spoiled" unless you've relinquished your UK Citizenship, moved to the US and now consider yourself one of "them" :-P We hope not. Keep up the good work. I may bring you a car someday to film. Cheers!

I have a blow dryer that makes a better noise than this car. If you really want to know how a Porsche should sound, hear a Ruff.

What rubbish a manual coupe 997.2 GTS is one of the best 911 made!

Manual is always the best way to go on the 997 997s are just too expensive for what they are 🙃

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One could say, you want a 911 coupe, just buy a cayman

Is it wrong to say that I cant see any difference in any model porsche.... they just look like glorified beetles to me. Sorry ! Great content though 😁

Yeah not exactly a pretty car is it? I never did like any 911 convertible either, save for the 930 era 911s, but being one of if not the most beautiful automotive shapes ever devised, you gotta try pretty hard to mess up that shape. Oh and allow me to say that I pretty much despise anyone that drives a crotch rocket. It seems to be the only way it's possible to drive one is by going at least 25 mph over the posted limit, regardless of what traffic around you is doing and how many people there are. They also must have a serious problem staying in whatever lane the rest of us seem to have no trouble with, as they love to weave in and out of traffic, getting inches from your bumper and/or fender as they whizz by you. I guess turning lanes for them happen to be just another lane they can drive in, and the same goes for the shoulder of the road. While the rest of us wait in traffic they'll happily shoot up either at as fast a speed as they can manage. Oh and driving right up the middle of traffic must seem like a good idea to them as well. Really thought I hate bikers. You can all go to hell. I drive like a maniac too on occasion, but I wait to do it when the chances of me harming anyone else are minimal to zero, rather than doing it every time I drive. I hear bikers bitch about people not looking out for them, well if you didn't drive (or ride or whatever) like an utter a$$hole maybe you'd get less near misses.

9:32 I'm sorry, but can you back up any of that rambling with any actual facts? It all seems pretty subjective to me.

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