Should You Buy a PORSCHE 911 (996 TURBO)? *Test Drive & Review*

Should You Buy a PORSCHE 911 (996 TURBO)? Test Drive & Review

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4 жыл бұрын

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Today I'm in a 996 Porsche 911 Turbo. All-wheel-drive, twin-turbos, 420bhp... Theres a lot to like. Let's go for a drive and see what its like.
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@joeyjstorms 4 жыл бұрын

I need to say this: you're getting better and better. You're not one of those blokes who try to be funny or popular in order to get as many likes possible. In my opinion your car revues are what any car revue should be: pros and cons when owning/driving or consider buying one. It's a simple as that. Thanks my man, I'm waiting for the next post. Peace from your neighbour country, The Netherlands/Amsterdam

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Joey Storms Thank you for saying that. I appreciate your support. Happy new year! 😉

@nomusplenus 4 жыл бұрын

Typical-i just posted basically the same comment hehe

@liamhawkins4062 3 жыл бұрын

Review*

@Beevreeter 4 жыл бұрын

I have a great joke for you about the way you say the car's name: - A blond is trying to make some pocket money doing odd jobs and goes house to house looking for work. Soon she gets to one door which is opened by a man and she asks him if he has any odd jobs she can do. Impressed by her enterprising nature he says, 'Sure - I need my porch painted round the back - you'll find paint and brushes in the garage, go ahead' An hour later she is back at the fron t door, beaming. 'Did you get the job done?' he asks. 'Absolutely, she says, I painted it from top to bottom, and by the way, it's not a Porsche, it's a Ferrari'

@BarryBethal-yv2oz 4 жыл бұрын

👍this is funny

@gentlepersuader 4 жыл бұрын

Here's a classic from a famous Kiwi comedian in the 80's we used to watch as kids: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/puCji8iKuc3HXX0.html along these lines. Great review by the way. A client of mine many years ago had a 2002 model of these with the custom licence plate MRTOSSER2U here in Australia.

@brendanjoyce7962 4 жыл бұрын

Gentle Persuader f

@jackspratt4343 3 жыл бұрын

I heard this joke about 400 years ago,

@Beevreeter 3 жыл бұрын

@@jackspratt4343 So?

@PrimeMatt 2 жыл бұрын

I sold mine a few weeks ago after having it for 7 years. Incredible car, great character, YOU have to drive it, it won't save you if you mess up, which keeps it interesting. Very very easy to get 500+ bhp out of them too

@themancuniancandidate2744 4 жыл бұрын

I agree with your point about that feeling you get just sitting in a Porsche. My 2000 Boxster is obviously 20 years old now, but at that age and with almost 120k miles on the clock, the interior looks like new. It's the same with the driving experience; they just feel very solid, very planted, and (with older Porsches) have an analogue, tactile feel that communicates with you in a way few other cars do. It's a shame that people-at least purists-knock 996s as some kind of poor relation, but for us more normal adults, they represent great value. I'd just be worried about some knuckle-dragger keying it in a fit of inadequate bitter rage.

@Mistermopar 4 жыл бұрын

Priceless!! Your reaction to that first blast on the dual-carriageway had me in stitches (literally, as I've just had a hernia op!). "Have I gone white.....I've gone all hot"!! Great stuff! This is exactly the sort of input that makes these reviews so watchable, and informative. Keep up the good work Matt.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks for watching :)

@dalewainwright881 3 жыл бұрын

Prices have massively increased in the last 8 or 9 months. £10;000 cars are now very thin on the ground. The 996 is beginning to gather a popular status and prices are flying upwardly into mid 40s and late 50s for the Turbo model. Great review I am just a little in history again. My Dad talked me out of buying a £22000 low mileage Porsche Turbo 2 around 18 years ago 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️. Don’t always listen to your parents, do it most of the time but not all of the time.

@hickster222 Жыл бұрын

Had my 996 turbo for 11 years now. Just put 2 new turbos and a kline exhaust on it and it sounds amazing compared to the standard exhaust.

@spainter1985 4 жыл бұрын

What a stunning looking car, bizarrely the 996 is actually my favourite 911!

@theweeknd2725 4 жыл бұрын

Impossible

@noobymcnoobs 4 жыл бұрын

spainter1985 not that bizarre, it’s my favourite as well. It’s the best mix of old school rawness and modern usability. It’s a brilliant car. Just a shame the GT3RS version still costs the same as a 2 bedroom house!

@johncurley4023 4 жыл бұрын

Good piece. I happen to love the 996 twin turbo, particularly in manual and with the X50 factory performance upgrade. I do think they fit the term "Super car", more so than the Ferraris or Lamborghini models of that era. They have the power, performance and yet are trouble free daily drivers. Unlike the majority of their Italian competition

@jameskidd2442 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo, not whiskey 😂

@michaeloshea7360 4 жыл бұрын

great review...I bought a black 996 turbo from a main dealer (Silverstone) in 2013...these cars were in recession then and I haggled over a genuine 1 owner 15k mile car registered in 2004.... it was mint ....truly unmarked as new...I paid 35k knowing it was a steal.... I kept it until 2015 and regrettably had to sell to fund a project....I advertised the car in Autotrader at 7am for 40k no offers and by 10.30 that morning it had gone into a collection never to be seen again....an amazing car and so blisteringly fast for the time....its hard to believe the type of performance generated by a 991 GT2 RS on a road when the turbo would still see many of the so called supercars off today and it would achieve that without breaking down....such a strong powerful car....glad you liked it...

@ghostdog4330 4 жыл бұрын

I've always enjoyed your vids... Keep up the quality content.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Ghost Dog Cheers

@bigal2417 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed just subscribed.

@Mowser63 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video.... and you’re right, 911s aren’t generally considered “super cars”, but that’s not really the appeal to owners of them. 911s are high performing sports cars but are unique amongst the so called super car arena in that they can be driven daily and are reliable and practical. I like the car you have however the tiptronic box on it dulls down the performance a fair bit. The intro of PDK changed that in the later years. Great cars to run though and provided you change the oil regularly and don’t skimp on servicing, they will last forever....... no Ferrari can do what a Porsche can in that regard.

@acmf74 4 жыл бұрын

I've owned one for 6 years now and it has been amazing all round car.

@Rendezvous512 4 жыл бұрын

Is it normal to feel less g-force when doing some hard acceleration..? I’ve test driven one that’s on sale & was a bit disappointed with the power because a turbocharged engine should be able to opt out some g-force sensation.. Not a huge power difference compared to the naturally aspirated 996 Carrera.. Probably I could feel only 20% to 30% more power on the 996 Turbo.. Is that a normal thing to be honest..?

@Euphorica 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rendezvous512 the turbo has proper thrust.

@mickrepairscars9004 4 жыл бұрын

Haha your face when you booted it, classic. Great vid as always Matt

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Mick Repairs Cars 😂 It took me by surprise. The dangerous thing is that it quickly becomes addictive 😍

@martynkersey8729 4 жыл бұрын

Great test drive, wish I had one on my drive. Enjoy your in depth reviews.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Martyn Kersey Thanks. I’d love to have one in my garage too

@Engineerboy100 4 жыл бұрын

I've been driving my 996tt for almost 8 years now and in my honest opinion, it is dollar for dollar the best sports car in the world!

@pye007 4 жыл бұрын

couldnt agree more. I've had one for 6 yrs, added larger turbos and ECU remap, 560 BHP and 600 ft lb of torque, not many cars can keep up with that. And everyday usability - an incredible car. Add a sports exhaust to improve sound, and buy a manual.

@Alexander_l322 4 жыл бұрын

Manuel goes without saying on most cars that have it as an option.

@paulwoollock6332 4 жыл бұрын

Not at all, I've been driving my x50 tip for 7 years now,paddle shift ,left foot breaking,wot gear changes,3 gear kick down,never Will I buy another manual.

@Rendezvous512 4 жыл бұрын

Paul woollock Is it normal to feel less g-force when doing some hard acceleration..? I’ve test driven one that’s on sale & was a bit disappointed with the power because a turbocharged engine should be able to opt out some g-force sensation.. Not a huge power difference compared to the naturally aspirated 996 Carrera.. Probably I could feel only 20% to 30% more power on the 996 Turbo.. Is that a normal thing to be honest..?

@paulwoollock6332 4 жыл бұрын

@@Rendezvous512 Hi, I can only speak for the tip, the acceleration is brutal, it kicks down to the right gear, for you, I wonder if there was something amiss with the car you drove.

@sideshowbob32 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, those paddles are aftermarket, you get buttons with the tiptronic (which is made by Merc in these)

@usandutz 4 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed your video! I'd love to see a test of the E60 M5. I drove one with a manual 3 years ago and it's still in my memory. It's that full of character.

@markjohnson8352 4 жыл бұрын

Naturally aspirated for me. Ran a 3.0 SC and a 3.2 Carrera for many years. Just brilliant and great fun. Wish I still had them. Nice review with the trademark humour. Might have even lowered the odd blood pressure reading in the Rover 75/MG camp. We can but hope.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Johnson Thanks! And good choice. Regarding the other stuff, I very much doubt it. They’ll be gathering their pitchforks as we speak 😂

@Dave-in-France 4 жыл бұрын

Many years ago I had a wide body 911 3.2 Carrera cabriolet. Beautiful car, sold it for more than I paid and bought a house in Scotland with the proceeds

@markjohnson8352 4 жыл бұрын

@@Dave-in-France Morning David, did similarly with my narrow bodied cars, both sold at good profit and moved to Cumbria.

@friedookiehil 4 жыл бұрын

You're absolutely right! Porsche is Porsche and not the pretentious way of saying it with accent "e" and extra syllable. I must admit your reaction to the performance is priceless! Trying to hide it and not show, bit it SO shows!

@JeffoJonJ 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers...been waiting till christmas morning to watch this!! Smiling now all day 😈😈

@jjefferyworboys8138 3 жыл бұрын

The 911 Turbo has always been the benchmark by which all other supercars are measured. All Porsche are clinical and very precise, that's the appeal, it's either something you like or don't. Being clinical is an unfair criticism, the same thing can be said of McLaren and that's also a great car. The Porsche is so good, you just don't realise it. Enjoyed the video, keep them coming.

@lhcamacho Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Sharp comments, entertaining, humorous, and most importantly, accurate!

@ccw5886 4 жыл бұрын

Your deft critique reinforces my love of this wonderful machine. Thanks

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Christian Wells Thanks!

@DoubleOSeven007 10 күн бұрын

Sunroof is a nice option but the air con is good too.

@francisflorez5581 4 ай бұрын

Pedals have the perfect spacing for heel toe driving.

@vxrbandit2527 4 жыл бұрын

Oh well, ( 99% good comments throughout the year👌👌 with the occasional iffy one 😘 ) but all said and done, and at the end of the day>>>>> I still think you are a top-notch reviewer, and with over 32k subscribers in just over a year ( fantastic achievement ) I personally believe your channel will only grow from, strength to strength. All the very best for 2020 Matt and a happy and prosperous new year mate. Kindest Regards Steve.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve! Thank you for your support since the beginning. Happy new year to you too :)

@DJWenlowe 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a prime bit of Pork on the channel. Love these. 10 years ago these were changing hands for £25k, they're absolutely amazing, well engineered cars that you could keep for a decade and still not be bored. Wish I had bought one of these 10 years ago - Doh!

@ianjames3078 4 жыл бұрын

Isaac Maynard I bought one 5 years ago, a manual the sought after box, for £18k. Sold it 2yrs later for £28k. The manual is brutal, auto is quick. BUT.......second gear pop out, sticking turbo actuator (lower), spoiler that costs a grand when it won’t pop up. Discs n pads £1k. Awesome fun though.

@DJWenlowe 4 жыл бұрын

@@ianjames3078 Now that is how it's done, Ian, that was a great deal . I bet you miss it from time to time though eh!

@ianjames3078 4 жыл бұрын

Isaac Maynard definitely not wrong there. I had a diagnosis which made me realise I needed to get on and do things......having a 911 turbo was one of those. Live for the day ❤️

@buffsteve24 4 жыл бұрын

Best car channel on the tube!! Keep it up mate love it

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers for that :)

@wernerdanler2742 3 жыл бұрын

You said you were at 25k subs. Now it shows over 83k. That's a huge leap in a bit over a year. Well done! I love your reviews.

@HighPeakAutos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vailydragon 4 жыл бұрын

The old addage - What is the difference between a Porche and a Hedgehog? The pricks on the Porche are on the inside.

@louisjames1062 4 жыл бұрын

stephen vail/iow the old adage “certain cars (often expensive) slagged off by men who could never / have never driven or owned one”

@vailydragon 4 жыл бұрын

@@louisjames1062 I had one in 1978/79. It was great when it worked. Spent more time being retuned on a monthly basis. A better car today by far, that does not fit my lifestyle.

@GRfourfun 4 жыл бұрын

Great review as always. These even by today’s standards are such quick cars, seriously considered one before my Lexus ISF but as a second hand prospect the Lexus won me over with its bombproof reliability, plus the tail will play on demand.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Yes thats right. And the V8 noise :)

@HerbertDuckshort 2 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness for the Chapel-en-le-Frith bypass!!

@mikejohnson5900 3 жыл бұрын

I liked how you interspersed your commentary video with sort of still shots! Clever.

@chrisogrady28 4 жыл бұрын

Manual convertible 997 S is my attainable dream car. Always wondered what the 996 cab roof mechanism is like, someone doesnt feel like it's going to be as reliable as the 997, there's no real KZfaq content on it. The turbo does look badass

@dr.lyleevans6915 4 жыл бұрын

Had problems with mine

@byronmills5952 4 жыл бұрын

The 996 roof is identical to the 997s.

@chrisogrady28 4 жыл бұрын

byronmills interesting, always thought the 997 roof integrates into the design better with the roof up

@byronmills5952 4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisogrady28 The main shell is identical - as are the majority of the mechanics. In reality the 997 is just a comprehensive face-lift of the 996 - with changes to the exterior panelwork and a much better quality interior a facia layout. I had a manual 996 turbo S cabrio 7years ago. A wonderful machine - but even at 6 or so years old at the time needed a fair amount of upkeep to keep it up to scratch. For all their fabled reputation for quality - there are some specific issues common to these turbos which bite you on the arse if your not prepared for them. One of them is to keep all the drain holes around the rear hood bin clear. If not water will penetrate deep in the the rear of the cabin and swamp out the ecus which are located beneath the rear seats.....

@TheSweetswed 4 жыл бұрын

Not too many 03's are gonna look that good. I was SO close to buying one when I bought my 06 XK years back n really wish I did because they keep their value n certain models go up which peevs me off n then people dont even drive em n just let them sit

@scalecrawlnl 3 жыл бұрын

Turbo!! Having a good time with the High Peak Auto Video Library during tea break. Would have the car in a heartbeat. Modified prefarably, widebody cars for the win :) Thank you Matt, very much appreciated.

@HighPeakAutos 3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! Glad they entertain

@christophersmith3703 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I’ve been watching your videos for a few months now and I have to say your commentary is much smoother now than a few months ago. As others have said, keep up the good work and seasons greetings!

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Same to you :)

@DoctorP131 4 жыл бұрын

Not too sure about those black wheels! :( Great car tho.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

DoctorOP I generally don’t like black wheels either especially on something from this era

@DoctorP131 4 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Yes couldn't agree more.

@louisjames1062 4 жыл бұрын

Arnt they a factory option?

@LeeePowers 4 жыл бұрын

Very very sure about those black wheels!

@fastasfox 4 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on that....gunmetal grey would have been better.

@derdummeasi 4 жыл бұрын

If you blacken the rear indicatiors the looks improves by 110%

@AndyK.1 4 жыл бұрын

Suzumebachi I was thinking it missed out on the craze of clear indicators. Very 90s

@leevweleevwe4813 4 жыл бұрын

Love the Porsche `Turbo 996 and 997 and i personally would class them both as a super car

@diacono5221 4 жыл бұрын

"This is brutal. Have I gone white?'" Brilliant!

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

turns out I went very red rather than white :)

@westcoast747 4 жыл бұрын

£98,000 and it’s got a sunroof, Bose speakers and cup holders. 🤣😂

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Neil Jarmola Value for money isn’t it 😂

@bekabeka71 4 жыл бұрын

😂😭

@AndyK.1 4 жыл бұрын

Neil Jarmola Cup holders were optional back then. So that those with taste could avoid them.

@Thanos.m 4 жыл бұрын

I remember back in the day Ford ads "front electric windows and 4 speakers are standard" wow luxury 😂

@rudsey 4 жыл бұрын

On a 2003 that was all standard, even the sat nav. Sports seats were no cost option. I could see some other options that car had, aluminium trim, colour code wheels, phone handset, seat logos. Was a nice looking car.

@numberstation 4 жыл бұрын

It’s like never having eaten a curry, you choose a Phall as your first one. The result is the same: shitted pants.

@martingibson5636 4 жыл бұрын

love the reaction on your face when you boot it on the bypass that was the same as mine the first time i drove one

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

martin gibson I was expecting it to be quick but it’s shockingly fast. It happens quicker than you can react 😂

@martingibson5636 4 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos sure does you soon realise its not a toy and have to have you're wits about you rather quickly i just love em

@bigbill6617 4 жыл бұрын

Was the same with me respect is required absolutely scary performance

@alisyed9240 2 жыл бұрын

You should be hosting top gear :)

@chriscoleman1151 4 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean by clinical feeling. Many years back I had one of the last 993 air cooled 911s. It was my dream car but I sold it after a year as it really only felt special when driving at 10 tenths. I bought a twin turbo supra after that which felt like a heap of junk after the quality of the 911 but that's another story!

@seymourskinner2533 3 жыл бұрын

Liked just because I can’t say “porsha” either

@HighPeakAutos 3 жыл бұрын

Haha good!

@TheMentalblockrock 3 жыл бұрын

It's not "porsha" either, should be pronounced "Por-Shuh", with the emphasis on the "Por".

@HORNET6 4 жыл бұрын

You absolutely nailed the super car v sensible super car conundrum...1st world problems eh?...trouble with super cars that are rarely used is that when you do wish to take them out, they probably won't start and if they do start, you won't want to park it up and leave it out of sight. My heart would say 458 Italia but my head would say R8 or 911/Cayman S...either way, chalk up another insightful review.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

HORNET6 Haha yes first world problems. You’re right. It’s a tricky one. If you wake up on a sunny Sunday and you’re Ferrari is flat, I think your life is still going pretty well 😂

@Euphorica 2 жыл бұрын

The turbo dors have the 'fried egg' headlights. The 996tt is a proper car through and through

@DoubleOSeven007 10 күн бұрын

The Turbos are brutal 😎

@penman8985 4 жыл бұрын

Another fabulous review bud. I have a relative who owns a 911 and they are cracking cars. They have Boxsters too which are also good cars. Keep up the great work 👍👍

@iandonkin6762 4 жыл бұрын

Not the only 996 without the IMS bearing issue - the GT3 and the (very rare), GT2 also used the old bottom end so don’t suffer.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Ian Donkin Thats right but like you say, very rare

@paragon84 4 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Did you say only 10% suffer from the issue?. I'm just wondering, if most had the IMS setup, then wouldn't it just be a matter of time before it will suffer the same fate?.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Its my understanding that only certain engine numbers suffered with weak IMS but I could be wrong. I've never been that interested in them so I've not done my homework

@iandonkin6762 4 жыл бұрын

High Peak Autos the IMS (intermediate shaft) issue ran on into the early 997’s, but was eradicated by the 997.2 models. IMS bearings was not the only issue; rear main seals were almost a consumable on early 996’s and they also suffered from the cylinder liners cracking, but this shouldn’t be a problem now. GT3’s weren’t that rare, but GT2’s definitely were. I’ll get my coat.

@petemartin7589 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and yes I want one, never really got the "Porsche thing" until I did a driving experience day years ago. I loved the 911 Turbo that I drove. Not sure if it was a 996 or 997. Didn't take that much notice of the front. But yes I would love to own one, but all things considered, I'll keep my SL.

@stephennewton2777 4 жыл бұрын

Have to agree with you on pretty much all counts, although I have to admit to never having driven one. At £35k it's in the AM DB9 price range (something I did think about getting before my practical (read boring) brain kicked in and I bought a Discovery Sport). If I did decide to buy a sports car, of ANY variety, it would be the DB9. I could live with any issues, deal with any faults, just because of the looks. Bit like dating Cameron Diaz - high maintenance, but worth every penny.

@jvommen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very nice review, improving every time!

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Jim van Ommen Thanks for watching

@alanbstard4 4 жыл бұрын

yes go for it if it's in fine fettle, or won't cost a mint to bring up to saleable standard. I guess you need to make profit on it. Prefer one of a different colour. The one to go for is the 930 made between 1975 and 1989. Aquisition price may be high though

@peterbalac1915 4 жыл бұрын

Nice car great revue as usual, my best mate treated himself to a new four wheel drive model Porsche two years ago couldn't believe how comfortable it was and sedate at low speed. Dont ask me what model it was red😂 over 400hrspers😬 that thing was bike quick. He sold it through lack of use and he valued his licence.

@AntonKramer 4 жыл бұрын

Concrats with 30K+ Subscribers ! I really like (any) Porscha because you cold drive it across Europe, and take a few laps against a Gallardo on the Nordschleife, en drive the same evening home in a comfortable and relexed way. Try that with a Gallardo... depriciation and service bill's wil sky rocketing compared with a porsche.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Anton Kramer Thats true. And thanks!

@Indigopop 3 жыл бұрын

Who needs Top Gear.. this guy is good. Informative and witty 👍🏼

@HighPeakAutos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@SocksWithSandals 4 жыл бұрын

The cows seemed to admire the Porsche (with a silent e) more than the lacklustre Rover.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Socks With Sandals They definitely approved. Keep your voice down regarding the Rover! You’ll be inundated by the 75 Owners Club 😂

@tinacape2326 4 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos 😅😅😅 box of worms.

@DiscoFang 4 жыл бұрын

10:10 That's what the cow on the left thinks of it!

@Dan_druft 4 жыл бұрын

It's lovely and still looks good today and unlike any other super car you can park it in the street. It's all very well buying one but you have to have a few quid as it's the servicing and maintenance that costs a fortune.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Dan Druft Thats right although a standard Carrera would be much cheaper to maintain

@Dan_druft 4 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos Yes I suppose by the time it's that age you wouldn't want to pay a Porsche dealership mechanical prices as there are garages specialising in Porsche maintenance for half the price

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thats right :)

@davidsingleton9864 3 жыл бұрын

Porsche 911 996 Turbo hard to ignore a dream machine.

@elementalrainbow 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Nailed it with the comparison to a supercar.

@amsislam2010 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great channel

@1005wiking 4 жыл бұрын

The problem with the pedals is only for the RHD models, as with all 911 s the LHD models have more space for the pedals

@nomusplenus 4 жыл бұрын

1 of your best videos. Already subscribed, in part bcz you actually speak English (professed in the video :) Your channel is defo 'blowing-up' youtube's algorithm was/is suggesting ur vids daily. I'd really like content to include attainable model prices (not only the market price for a decent safe purchase) Peace!

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it. I try and keep it varied and more realistic

@TheDarrenc1973 4 жыл бұрын

I'd have one in a heartbeat... if you can afford to run it and you want a future classic get one... not many 17 year old cars can keep that interior quality and performance....

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

I know... Its crazy to think its 17 years old.

@Aromaeventsuk 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant job on the review.

@clivedalgleish5987 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you smile Matt.........but then, who wouldn't driving that!! I've always hated 911's, but I too like the wider bodied Turbo👍

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Its looks great as the wide body turbo

@medabuzaki7416 4 жыл бұрын

From a Rover to a Porsche 911, what a treat!! Great another review.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :)

@btoleski 4 жыл бұрын

Nice videos,all the best in New Year!

@MikeWaldt 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Matt .... and all those extras .... great value! Cheers Mike

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

haha exactly!

@ahmetalkn2073 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Pls. try also 360 or even 355 with manual gearbox, You'll feel the difference. Ferraris are special.

@pheasantpluckersson2138 4 жыл бұрын

Hard to believe that In those 17 years since, you can now buy an everyday saloon or hatch that has almost the same power and as good if not better performance, even if not the top speed. I’d still own one in a heart beat though 😂 I’d probably rather have the 930 turbo though, a true “widow maker” 😂👍🏻

@MattCSLnut 4 жыл бұрын

That’s progress for you 😉👍🏼 As much as I’d fancy a decent 996 Turbo, my stock 2018 MK7.5 GOLF R with 7 speed DSG comes to mind as a modern hot hatch contender. Currently about the same sort of money to buy as well (£35K ish) although the Golf R will depreciate like a lead balloon while the 996 T will keep on appreciating, eventually out of reach of mere mortals like myself 🤣

@pheasantpluckersson2138 4 жыл бұрын

Auto Addict same, i have a 2016 RS3, although with only 750 built of that model I’m hoping eventually any depreciation will be go the other way as i will undoubtedly keep it as i have other cars. Someone paid 52k for it when it was new as it has all the options on it, bar ceramic brakes and carbon pack and no hill hold of all things 😂 which was only an £80 option Unfortunately i missed the boat several times when the 930 turbo was realistically own able, first time round i was too young second time round i didn’t have the spare money, now they are pretty unreachable price for a nice one A relative owns a low mileage 997 turbo and it’s monumentally fast, so just have to admire that for now 😂👍🏻

@alanbstard4 4 жыл бұрын

yes 930

@stevejudd7777 4 жыл бұрын

I love the Porsche 911, ever since I saw the bad guys driving them in Michal Crawford's movie "Condorman" lol

@mecoltd449 4 жыл бұрын

Oooh Bettie!!

@Michael-4 4 жыл бұрын

They are just too big and complicated now, at least the 996 had one foot in the past. My choice would be a 3.2 Carrera and that would definitely be an event every time you drove it.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

The 996 has never really done much for me. If I had to choose one I'd pick an early 997 carrera

@Michael-4 4 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos I like 'em, even the fried egg lights.

@daviddaniels4235 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always 👌

@santana9537 2 жыл бұрын

Favourite 911 model and gen

@rudsey 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed your review. Evo magazine categorised it a super car back in the day winning evo car of the year in 2000. Rated 5 stars when that meant something. Turn the psm off and see if to too clinical then. I know two people who tried that and both crashed! They can be a beast when pushed hard and compared to modern 911s require respect. These cars hark from a different era of sports/super car where people really used them not had them parked in a garage all year depreciating £20k a year. This was a super car that you could use really every day, 2 year service intervals, etc. There plenty with 100k miles plus out there going strong. I have had one for 7 years and it’s a keeper despite the big bills! 👍

@blackline66 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mate. Like the comment... Im thinking to dive in and get one... Manual Cabrio... What were the Bills like per year? More or less of course. Also... Long drive comfort? Cheers and thanks for the info if you have any. Stay safe

@rudsey 3 жыл бұрын

@@blackline66 I have kept mine serviced at the main dealer as it had full porsche history and keen to keep it. OCD for the service book staying perfect. I use a specialist for other repairs and do quite a lot myself. Over 9 years/23k miles I suspect it’s averaged £1.5k a year. In 2019 it cost me £6.5k, clutch, starter motor, air con condensers, rear tyres, 2020 I had a £1500 discs and pads bill. It is an old car and they can be expensive to run but it’s not depreciating, a new mini loses more than £2k a year. I do two big road trips a year , at least on in Europe and they are great for long distance, cruise control, Bose stereo, nice seats. Cruises down the autostrada at high speeds all day long. Never had any problems, will even do 27-29mpg on motorways. Could easily daily one.

@blackline66 3 жыл бұрын

@@rudsey Hi.. this a great reply many thanks. Confirms my feelings really. I can handle most of the bills, but will get the whole car checked with a Porsche specialist. Thanks again for the reply. Enjoy your car and stay safe. Cheers.

@jimd385 3 жыл бұрын

Porsche 911 of any kind is my dream car (a Singer Porsche would be unbelievable, but might look a bit odd parked on my narrow terrace drive) ......I could afford a used old boxster I suppose, but as you mentioned, repairing old super cars can get pricey. Ah well, I’ll just wait for my lotto win.

@tikkathreebarrels 2 жыл бұрын

04:55 and you clearly said "That's the thing with PorschEs". Well done cocker! Proces have gone up a bit since you made this video: oh well....

@lloydvehicleconsulting 4 жыл бұрын

Gosh, a 996 Turbo! Have you upped the budget since arriving at 25,000 subscribers, Mr Goodwin?

@daystatesniper01 4 жыл бұрын

Once again another no B/S review keep them coming my good man ,and Merry Christmas

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

daystatesniper01 Thanks! Same to you 😉

@RevGary 4 жыл бұрын

Great video very informative. Thanks for posting.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@brentpowell7889 4 жыл бұрын

Had mine for 3 years , manual full aero kit , for the money they are pretty much unbeatable, but buy with full history, they are fairly cheap to buy, but things can go wrong, if they do they can be very expensive, so much better than a 993 having owned both ‘, forget it’s not air cooled, who cares it’s all about the drive 👍

@K1dPhresh1 4 жыл бұрын

In the future, please keep the camera from pointing into the sun. The few minutes of the video have lots of washout from sunlight. Also, nothing pretentious about properly pronouncing a word, much less a name. The 996 Turbo and Turbo-looking Carrera 4S, especially the 2nd Generation, are the best looking 996 IMO. And he Turbo twist wheels are stunning. The 996 Turbos still command a good bit of money today! Nice video!

@stringer-ik1pc 4 жыл бұрын

Fuck off!!!!

@richiero0o0 2 жыл бұрын

I like the back...but I never thought the front was flared enough to match, it looks a bit weedy. Still, in answer to your question: If you can, you should.

@davebowden3338 4 жыл бұрын

25k already ,great video as always 👍that's why you got 25k subscribers already 👍

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@simoping 4 жыл бұрын

Rover 75 to a 996 in a week. Awesome. You hit a nerve with the 75 though... replies still coming in about how good it is...

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I know. I've ruffled some feathers there with that one. To make matters worse the angry comments are coming from retirees with plenty of time of their hands to tell me are ignorant I am

@simoping 4 жыл бұрын

High Peak Autos which tells me you’re on the right track! 😬

@bh4560 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting on this.. what a stunning car..great vid as usual matt. 🔥👍

@HighPeakAutos 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@alchapman1052 4 жыл бұрын

Another sound video, nice looking car but prefer that jaguar you had with the amazing interior. Keep the quality coming.

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Michael-4 4 жыл бұрын

Get the turbo. Look at the value history of older turbos

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Michael That’s true. It’s probably a safe car to invest in. If the 996 Turbos go like the previous models the prices will rocket sooner or later

@rogerphilabaum4563 4 жыл бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos they are on their way to space as we watch this video!

@cnewell5953 4 жыл бұрын

They're already going up. I bought a 2004 turbo x50 (gt2 spec turbos etc) for $57k Canadian 3 years ago. Today i could sell it for close to $100k. It's been super reliable and I drive it almost daily

@skelejp9982 4 жыл бұрын

I checked, 6 for sale in Holland, starting at 50,000 Euro (530Hp), all Gearbox !But I'd rather buy a Cayman !

@emmettcotter1206 4 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are excellent. Really hit the mark for the those of us who live in the real world

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@brianiswrong 4 жыл бұрын

Plate sits nice on it 👍

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

I think so :)

@stevojohn 3 жыл бұрын

lol. At !0:10, the cow is pooing.

@sajidbashir8899 4 жыл бұрын

Superb review keep them coming👍

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@stephenfree5728 4 жыл бұрын

Good review, I think as an extra you can get a noise system on that car, does something to the exhaust system. But great review, you are getting good at this

@HighPeakAutos 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!