That’s great to hear. Can’t argue with you about the engine either. Thing of beauty! If you’re loving the car then hold onto that thing and drive the wheels off it!

Well said 👏 👌 👍 🙌 😌 🙂 mine will stY with me

Yep J.D you’re probably right! 😂 I agree with everything you just said 100%. And like I say, the weekend my son and I went away in the 991 it was quite literally the PERFECT car. Ah well, more fool me right? 🤷🏼‍♂️

Thanks for the comment good sir. You hit the nail on the head. This car is just brilliant but there's something magic with the older ones. I didn't mention it in the video (forgot) but one of the challenges with these super capable, powerful cars is being able to really exploit them on public roads. Here in Australia, our highway patrols are very trigger happy when it comes to booking people for speeding. 996 i think is a fantastic mid point in terms of some modern(ish) tech and involving, analogue drive.

Murray it sounds like you bought the perfect car for your purpose. And I guess that's the point isn't it? The car needs to match your needs and the type of driving you want to do with it. Interestingly, part of the reason I was so keen to get a 991 in the first place was that the first time I drove a 991 was in the Angeles Forest up ACH and Upper Big T. Similar spec to yours - on those roads I think a 991 is a spectacular proposition! Keep enjoying yours and thanks for commenting 👍🏼

Same here. '14 c2s w/akropovic exhaust. Bought it in 2015. Not selling it. Torrance.

Totally agree Matt. If you have a track or roads where you can really exploit the modern cars, they come alive and dance. Then you really see just how incredibly good they are. On most roads, driving the old cars, you really feel like you're pushing.

KZfaq hack?! Enthusiast mate! Love your stuff!

You know how it is Nate - always got half an eye out!

Spot on Andrew! Mega cars. That PDK is a good thing! I must admit that as I prepped for my latest rally last week, I found myself thinking I'd have liked to have been doing it in the 991. There are some roads on that rally that would have been incredible in that car. I certainly miss it but feel lucky to still have a 911 in the garage to play with!

Thanks Nathan. Honestly, editing this piece and hearing myself say I didn't feel that magic connection with the car sounded completely ridiculous! But hopefully I went some way to explaining that. It's in no way a reflection of how good the 991 is - because it's a mega car.

@@lastrasp Nah, not "ridiculous" at all mate. Not every car will stir your soul like your 964 obviously does. I have just taken advantage of the same 'hot' market to move on two lovely 911's that just didn't get my blood racing after every drive. So I get it 100%

@@nathanperkins9815 Ah there you go. Good move!

This is great to hear! the 997.1 is such a cool car and there's plenty you can do to make it your own. I really believe that makes a huge impact on the way you connect with your car.

Couldn’t agree more Rob. Hope you’re good my man.

Haha. True enough Chris. Maybe it was me channeling George Kostanza 🤷🏼‍♂️But seriously, how could it possibly be the car??? That thing was awesome.

Cayman GTS would be fantastic. What a spectacular car! Like you say, small and agile with just enough horsepower.

@@lastrasp Agree.I have a 2014 GTS, and love the car to bits.. This is my second year of ownership with zero problems. First year was a nightmare!! intermittent stalling, which seemed to occur as least a couple of times a week, and with no fault lights showing up on the dash!! Always re-started straight after, and without any repeat for at least a couple of days, then same thing, again, without any warning. Next step was a diagnostic check at main dealer, at a cost of £185!! with typically no faults showing up , along with no stalling on their test drive.!!. How foolish it makes you look!! lol.... Anyway, after a couple of months frustration, I eventually got it sorted at my local indy garage.. "Faulty O2 sensor!! Changed and Bobs your Uncle.... A word of warning though. Don't be tempted into buying one of those cheaper scan tools, then assume you can find out what the fault is yourself. Again big mistake on my part. For starters The tool looked cheap and wouldn't power up, and with no response from the seller. Avoid!!!! See "Bavarian Dominator - Review Centre"........................

Hey Grant. There's worse places to retire than Thailand! Love it mate. C4S is a lovely car - like you say just classy and rock solid. I think if i didn't have an air cooled car already I'd have had more of an open heart and would have fallen for the 991. Still, there may be another liquid cooled car in my future. Stay tuned!

Yeah I hear that. I was saying to a buddy yesterday that maybe I wanted a modern car because I didn’t always feel so confident in my own driving and wanted the extra help a modern car delivers. However I feel much more confident these days and, on the days where I’m not finding flow, I just back off and enjoy the cruise.

Glad to hear it! I spent three days driving on a rally with friends, one of whom was in his 991 C2S (he usually drives his 964). He absolutely loved it. I miss mine.

It’s a great point Grant. I found that to really experience the 991, I would sometimes push harder than I’m comfortable doing on a public road. Conversely, some days I loved that I could drive with the faster guys but not feel like I had to try as hard so it had its benefits! My recent drives of 996’s have converted me.

Hard to argue with any of those points! Also think the NA aspect of the 991.1 - while lacking the torque of the turbos - makes for such a great driving experience and rewards pushing the car high into the rev range with both power and aural rewards!

Huge fan of the Cayman S! And I’m a huge fan of the 991.1. I think if I’d owned mine before my 964, I’d probably have gotten into the 964 and thought it was a rattling bucket of bolts! I think experiencing a 991 on track is definitely the way to do it - get the opportunity to stretch its legs.

So true. Although I must confess, the first 991 I ever drove was a base Carrera which I took up Angeles Crest and Upper Big T. If we had more roads like that here I'd be keeping mine for sure. They were the perfect roads to exploit the attributes of a modern day 911. That said, I didn't drive any of the narrower and twistier roads So Cal has to offer.

There it is - if the car connects with you and becomes part of your soul then you know you've got a keeper!

I think is an incredible combination! There’s a crazy rawness to this Gen 1 997 GT3’s that’s hard to beat! That’s a car I’d want to drive a lot!

Sounds like the perfect setup for you Obi-Wan! Definitely agree that there’s more connection and engagement with the manual. May have been a different story for me if I’d had the manual.

Yep the fear of voiding the warranty is a limiting factor for sure. I love how James from Auto Amateur seems to not worry about that and has been able to make his 991 an awesome expression of his perfect 911. I think about the things I could have done with stance, wheel colour, light lens tints, exhaust etc and know I could have made that car far more unique. Maybe I’ll get another some day and do all those things. My daily is a Jeep SRT. 6.4 ltr HEMI.

Spot on Allan. I never really committed to this car as either a daily or a fun car so I probably never gave it a fair chance. As I said in the vid it was a lovely, lovely car to be in. If my requirements for a daily were limited to the work commute, it would have been great.

Hopefully he has it by the end of the week. He's super excited. First Porsche - he's a good dude and it's been an easy transaction. Hope he enjoys the hell out of it!

Heya. It’s Basalt Black. Yeah I definitely miss it as a modern alternative to the 964. So lucky to have been able to have both.

Danny the first 991 I drove was a PDK which I was lucky enough to spend a day with driving Angeles Crest. Could not think of a better car for that application. They are such great cars and do everything well. Particularly the S which - as you say - is a bit of a sleeper. If I'd had the car longer I reckon I'd have done some mods to make it more 'mine'. I do miss it from time to time that's for sure!

Thanks for commenting. It's a very good question. I've learned to trust my AC car, understand its limits but also understand what it's communicating with me. There are some days when I'm driving in the twisties and just don't have flow - on those days, I just back off some rather than trying to push through it. I've learned that there's no point trying to force it. It helps having the car setup dialled too.

@@lastrasp thanks! I felt more confident up until I spun it on an S bend….

Yes I'll definitely miss the 991 on the hotter days here in Summer. There's something to be said for quality air conditioning - especially in traffic. Sitting in traffic in an air cooled car, watching the temp gauge heading north is never fun! Sounds like you've experienced a great range of Porsches in your time Tom. Love it!

Honestly, either of the two cars you've just mentioned will deliver a tonne of good times and just enough modern luxury.

Gotta say that lately I’ve really missed it. Have even been scouring the market, considering the idea of getting another one. But the “hot” market I referred to in this video has only gotten hotter!

You might be onto something there! Always love Carmine Red.

Hey Andrew. to be honest, I probably agree! the 991 is magnificent and I've often missed mine since selling it.

You may be right Joshua! 😂

Tracy your car sounds brilliant - truth be told, they all are! If you're loving the drive, that's what matters and I maybe I am nuts. I definitely miss the car from time to time!

Spot on. I agree with every comment you’ve made. I must confess that, as time goes on, I’d love another 991. But I don’t think I want one for daily duties.

Hold onto it i say! I wish I'd held on to mine.

Bob, I agree on all points. I have to say I certainly didn't buy the car with the idea of making money on it. As a car enthusiast I have no interest in buying cars to make money - I fully anticipate losing money on every car I buy! So you're right, that's definitely not the point. The point is to buy these cars and enjoy them. When I bought my 964 I was convinced I'd bought at the top of the market but didn't care as I just wanted the car. I don't care how many miles I put on it - I drive it all the time because it makes me happy. And mate, if your 991 is making you happy that's brilliant! They're great cars so enjoy it!

There have been many moments where I've wished I never sold the car. Was discussing it just last week on the Curb & Canyon podcast.

Exactly right Will. Manual 991 would be a blast actually. I also figure there’s a reasonable supply of 991s. If I regret it, I could find another one.

@@lastrasp if you’re anything like me and my connection with air cooled (and it sounds like maybe you are on some level) I am doubtful you’ll want another one…I don’t miss either of the water cooled cars I sold. #aircooled4lyfe

Agreed. It’s funny because I love the watercooled cars. It was never AC v WC for me but the truth of it is, when it’s time to grab a set of keys my AC car won 9/10 times.

@@lastrasp I just find the soul, presence, character and the work required for the reward in the air cooled cars so alluring. The modern 911’s, while incredibly good, just don’t move me like the older cars.

Couldn’t have said it better mate.

Good question Paul. Nothing for now - want to sit tight I’m kind of happy to free up some money.

haha. You may be right Sean! It's telling isn't it that I held onto my Jeep throughout for exactly that reason.

Totally get that Rodney!

Bwahahaha. I’d love to say I have no idea what you’re talking about but you make a very fair point! Hilarious. 😂

Lately? Definitely! Thankfully my GT4 answers the modern Porsche brief really nicely. However, I think if I’d held onto the 991 for longer it would have gotten u der my skin more and I’d never have sold it in the first place.

That's okay Michael, I'd find it hard to let go of too and there are definitely days when I miss it. The manual version must be brilliant. Keep enjoying that car!

@@lastrasp definitely

Well Keith that’s just it. Sometimes a car gets under your skin and you can’t imagine ever moving it on. Those cars are keepers.

Oh big move! What a beautiful car the 992 is! How are you enjoying it?

@@lastrasp I haven't got to drive it yet

Actually believe that is a very good point!

Love the GTS! Maybe there’ll be regret but that’s always eased by something new coming onto the fold!

Well whatever floats your boat right? Like I mentioned I'm a big fan of PDK. And the times I had spirited drives in the car, I really enjoyed it. Rather than looking at it as a less fun experience than rowing through the gears of a manual, I just embraced it as a different experience. Lightning fast shifts, mated to that engine were just brilliant.

@@lastrasp We have 2013 PDK 981 Boxster, and 996.1GT3, manual of course. Love both!! As an every day car, PDK is brilliant, but manual in GT3 is very engaging!! In a heartbeat I would have a current GT3 or 992 in PDK

having had the benefit of time, I tend to agree with you!

You what Greg, when I bought the 991 I had originally wanted a 981 S just like you. I wonder if I had bought that car, it might have just been a bit more suitable to the kinds of roads we drive and a bit more 'me'. I've driven a 981S and loved it. If I had bought one I may well have held onto it.

@@lastrasp It's hard to say, maybe you're right; I really like the balance of my 981 S. Or... maybe if your 991 S was a manual? I've driven PDKs and while they are brilliant, I find a manual is so much more fun to drive. Either way, great video. I love your stuff. Keep up the great work!

@@gwilli maybe Greg. But honestly, I love the PDK. Thanks so much for the feedback!

Thanks Andy