How to enjoy your Porsche. POV 911 S owner's review 991.2
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- čas přidán 18. 01. 2020
- I'm always looking for reviews by owners and how they use their cars daily. How do you get the most out of such a great sports car? Here is a review of my car and how I find enjoyment in driving it.
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Man I’m loving this real world day to day review. Not just the highlights all the high budget car reviewers do over and over. I want to know what it’s like actually driving and you have done that well. The helmet camera is great too, so much better than those stupid reviews where someone films THEMSELVES talking for 10 minutes.
Although I don’t have a Porsche yet you’ve inspired me to drive my toy more and clean it less!!
😀Thank you for the comment!
This was an excellent, proper review! Not enough owners daily drive or review these awesome machines. I daily drive mine, and now have owned 2 991.2 (Base and now S) and love it! Owned many cars over the years, and nothing compares to a Porsche 911.
Thank you for your comment. You are right...nothing like a 911!
what made upgrade from base to an S?
@@bak2mb Well - I wrecked my base (my fault not the car), and found an S to replace it. Overall like the S more as it has more options included, and the turbo propeller is larger (more boost) though the turbos are same size. About 2psi difference in boost (stock or tuned when done right).
I’m about to buy a 991.2 C2S 7 speed after selling my 997 C2S. Your videos are super helpful with my research. Appreciate the uploads
Congratulations! Glad it helped.
2019 991.2 4 gts. 10k miles per year.
Perfect fit for me! No plans to change.
@@dirkpalmer1067 Congratulations! Great car!
Thanks for posting - great "real world" review! I've had my 2018 991.2 GTS for the past month and echo everything you say about driving these machines - it's just a sublime experience. I've never massively been a petrolhead but always aspired to owning a 911 since being a kid
I am glad you are enjoying your car. The GTS cars are perfectly spec'd!
Your a fucking legend. I felt you so much. Nobody cares about these boring reviews i want to know how it feels as a daily driver or owner.
Thank you for your comment.
Great video! I just acquired a 991.2 and your video inspired me to drive it as much as possible and not spend so much time cleaning it. Thanks!
:-) Congratulations! I am gald you are enjoying your car!
Great video. Have a 2017 C4S that I picked up 7 months ago. Live is Colorado and have been able to drive it in the winter almost the entire time. Mostly enjoy drives in the mountains on the weekends. This makes it special to wait for the entire week to drive it. Haven't put winter tires and only drive it when roads are dry and above 40 degrees. I absolutely love this car.
Glad you are enjoying it. They are great cars!
Quite enjoyed your perspective, thank you for taking the time to document your thoughts on the car and how you use it.
I'm in the process of ordering a 992 C4S and somewhat struggled to find real use cases for the car and how it can fit into a daily schedule.
Cheers!
I liked his perspective too. I have a 991.2 C4S with Powerkit (GTS motor) and I don't use it very much. I find myself eating potato chips and just staring at the car in the garage for hours. I end up driving my Yukon XL Denali cause I need the carrying capacity. When I do drive it, I believe that is the reason we are put on this earth. The experience is amazing.
Kinda like when your kid does something unselfishly.
@ Jason D. Thank you for your comment. It is an amazing car! You will not regret it! I daily drive mine.
@@thegrmcrckr488 They sure are amazing cars!
I have a 2015 991 Turbo and didn't know about the "coast mode". Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your comment.
So well done thank you for this user POV instead of a tech review that we, like all 911 lovers know, is comprehensive and see on 99% of other reviews. Hats of for this version and your excellent head cam? I am assuming this is a RWD vs. C4 and you don’t mention where this is shot but guessing US Mid or East? Perhaps not a lot of snow. I’d recommend Michelin winters for 2 reasons. 1. That they handle better in cold temps so as you Summer tires harden, Michelin Winters are softer/grippier and 2. Your Summers last longer than 10,000 Mi. Since you are switching them out. I yearn for a 991.2 alas the chip shortage means used 911’s are up 30-40% in price year over year - sadly like all used cars for now. Thanks and enjoy! - BP in Toronto
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a comment. I live in the Midwest. Snow on the ground only for 1 or 2 days usually. I might try the Michelin winter tires that you mentioned...the other winter tires felt too squishy with no road feel. Good luck on finding your perfect car. You are right the chip shortage is a pain...even camera lenses are on back order!
The PSE (Porsche Sports Exhaust) is definitely worth it. When on, It makes the burping sound like other fancy super sports cars; adds significantly to the driving experience when sport mode is on.
Thank you for letting me know. Definitely regret not getting it now!
@@carminered3229 All you need is catless downpipes.
I got tired/embarrassed by the burping noise when you lift off the throttle. Now I want for it to warm up and go straight to sport+ mode. Ps get the dcs sport module v3 for 991.2. Made such a huge suspension difference.
i thought my M2 burps nice but the 991.2 PSE burps hella loud and nice esp om downshift😁😁
This a great video. Honest straightforward review w/o repeating basic stats. Thanks.
I’ve got a Carrera T and I drive it whenever I can. Fwiw the standard exhaust sounds great but the PSE is worth it.
Thank you for your comment. I regret not getting the PSE!
@@carminered3229 not having the pse is not a life changer.
I’ve almost wore out my rear tires in the same mileage because I like making the back step out in the cold and wet. But what’s the point of having this car if not for the precision handling.
Enjoy your 911. It’s a beautiful car and color.
@@cmg11235 Thank you. Agree the 911 is meant to be driven!
yes man !! i love this video man ! i cant agree more with the fact that the rear sits are soooo useful, that's why i think I'm going to get this car! boxster and caymen is just too small and turbo and gt3 is too fast not daily driver friendly. great video bro! thanks for the review and the video! :)
Thank you so much for your comment. Yes you will definitely enjoy the car!
You're probably smart not to jump on the first year of a Porsche car with a lot of electronics. I bought a 2020 Taycan 4S back in June. Although it is a blast to drive ("800 Volts of Goodbye") it has had more than its share of electrical problems. Not so much in the driving components, but more in the "Infotainment" software. I have heard that the car was rushed to the US market in December 2019 as a requirement of the Dieselgate settlement, and if that is true, it would explain all the 'bugs.' However, I am confident that Porsche will eventually get everything sorted and update the software. I also have a 2017 911 S Endurance Racing Edition and I thank you for a good review and a nice drive. I even learned something (coast mode)!
Thank you for your comment. My friend just bought the Taycan...beautiful and fast car! I hope the electronic issues are sorted out soon. The 911 racing edition must be a beautiful car!
Mr advice you need to lift your tire pressure higher, check your manual, as mentioned by others opt Front 36psi Rear 44 psi.
Thank you for your comment. Agree, but that is for full load and going over 160 miles/hr. Manual specified comfort pressure -partly loaded is 29 front and 31 rear.
Nice real world review. I love the non-standard narrative.
The Sports Exhaust is awesome and definitely worth the price, in my opinion. I think your tire pressure is too low and may be contributing to your early tire wear as they may be running hot.
Thank you for your comment! I have since increased the tire pressure to Porsche recommended 'comfort pressure' which is still lower than the sidewall mentioned pressure.
Yes, 28 is way too low. There’s a lot of debate around what’s best, but I always stick with Porsche’s recommendation 36/44. It’s safe and tire where is within spec. Also great video thanks for putting it together.
Back in the 80's, my uncle had a 930 Turbo and he used it as a daily driver. He always said that Porsches are more likely to give you problems if they're kept mostly in the garage. Porsches are made to be driven, not sit inside like a piece of furniture.
Totally Agree! Such a fun car, why wouldn't you daily it?
@@carminered3229 Indeed! I'm looking to possibly get a 911 Carrera S in 2022 but I'm debating whether to get the S or 4S. I live in the NE USA but will likely be moving to the south. I like the idea of the extra grip from the 4S even in warm weather but it seems like these newer RWD 911 have a lot of grip and stability, unlike the "widow makers" of the past.
@@chunkwobbler2544 Absolutely, even the rear wheel drive cars have exceptional grip and in my experience are a little more fun as you could get the rear out controllably if you want to and steering is a little more purer. Whatever you get, however will be a blast! Winter tires will likely make more of a difference in snow/ice however. Good luck!
Has it been reliable,or did you have any issues?
I don't really care about electrical stuff,but I wonder if the engine/transmission are gonna last at least a few years.
Im looking to buy the 991.2 c2s myself.
Dont wanna lease it,cuz I reeeally wanna keep the car for many more years to come,so if you could let me know,Id really appreciate that.
Cheers,and thanks for an awesome video...I really enjoyed it.
Thank you Goran. It has been rock solid so far. No issues. I have had it for 3.5 years now and daily drive it to work. Only have 16K miles on it though since work is close by. Hopefully it remains solid for a long time! I believe there was one recall on it that I did not know about that they fixed during a service visit. Good luck!
I'm afraid my tires would wear unevenly and more quickly at that low of air pressure (upper 20s).
@dirkpalmer1067 That is in the cold, goes up with driving and is the recommended 'comfort' pressure by porsche.
@@carminered3229 understand, I just tend to lean more toward tire mfg vice car comfort recommendations.
One more comment....I think you have to have the sports exhaust if you can get it Night and day experience.
Thank you for letting me know. Not getting the sports exhaust is my only regret!
Hi! I am planning to acquire a 991.2 or a 991.1 . Does the 991,.2 still provide great driving experience despite the fact that it has turbochargers?
Absolutely! Love the car. It's a pleasure to drive. There is more usable power lower down in the rev range which makes it great for daily driving.
If you are going to "push it to the limits" you probably should invest in a Radar Detector. Has paid for itself many times over.
@@jimsc2 I do have one. 🙂
How much did it cost you to get this awesome car ? in US dollar.
Dont remember exactly...I believe around 125k or so.
@@carminered3229 thanks, we can get her here in Japan in the same price , of course used one.
@@drgentlewolf 👍
You started the clip with 992 criticism as soon as you got in the car, showing your personality.
tire pressures need to be much higher. I use 36 on the front and 40 to 42 in the rear on a 991s. You are below the minimum std.
The 'comfort' tyre pressures specified in porsche's manual are much lower especially with one person in the car. The higher pressures are for track or speeds greater than 160 miles per hr or so I think.
@@carminered3229 I know but 29 might be too low for such large rear tires. Do not remember the comfort numbers.
@@paull3179 Thank you for your comment. I just looked at my manual. Comfort pressure partly loaded is 29 front and 31 rear. I'll probably fill it a little more.
@@carminered3229 If you want to push the car hard on corners like I do you will need more than that. I always had 36 and 44 in past 911s and now I decided to go with 34 and 38 as I only drive on deserted country roads that are a bit rough.
My 991.2 is a daily driver. I've driven my 09 as a daily also. These sleds are not ultra comfort cars, their more like supped up Disneyland go cart rigs. I always tell people thinking of buying one to drive it first and just know it's not a luxury car. It's jerky, quick, loud, tight.... and I wouldn't drive anything else..... 911.... click ... click.....
I bought mine used 2017 with 27k miles on it. $106k out the door, certified pre-owned, loaded. California.
Agree with you. They are sports cars and not 'luxury cars'. However, I have found them super comfortable as well (no sports suspension and 18 way seats). When I get into other larger 'luxury cars' they feel like big unwieldy boats and I can't wait to get back in my 911! Congratulations on your car, glad you are dailying it and enjoying it!
After i watched your video i hoped in mine and went for a ride ... every miles a smile.
@@the.noaseo ha ha..that's great!
good price for a CPO...what trim is it? thankz
Ugly choice of color and the black wheels look horrendous. Looks like your car is running on spare tires
That is a very personal choice my friend and the reason many colors exist! Feel free to close your eyes!
Come on the red is a classic color.
Your a fucking legend. I felt you so much. Nobody cares about these boring reviews i want to know how it feels as a daily driver or owner.