Should You Buy a PORSCHE 911 997? (Test Drive and Review 997.2 Carrera 4)
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And I’d previously thought that you were a proper petrolhead Matt!
The 997.2 is probably the pinnacle of ‘traditionally sized’ 911’s and I don’t think there is anything else that would be considered a ‘sports car’ that you can use all year round and for north of a hundred thousand miles with so few problems. It’s a big car compared to the early swb 911’s of the ’60’s, but tiny compared to the 991 & 992 generation cars.
Yes, it generates quite a lot of road noise (although there are some quieter tyre brands than others that help with this), but everything else about driving them is fabulous. And the PCM handsfree phone has very good noise cancelling so you can be heard, even at speed!
And then there’s that view over the rear haunches through the door mirrors - you captured it in the video - and it’s something that you can never tire of seeing. Nor the solidity of that interior.
The SL is a wonderful boulevard cruiser, but a 997 is so much more than that. We even used our last one for the school run until the arrival of our fourth child - try that in an SL!
Oh, and those turbo-style wheels that you liked so much are probably the worst feature of the beautiful example that you reviewed.
I rest my case, m’lud 😂
Laughing out loud watching your videos Matt, I have been in the motor trade for 46 years, self employed Garage owner since 1985, never advertised and more work than you can shake a stick at, and you sir are one of the few traders I would buy a car from, that is the highest accolade I can give you. Keep up the good work, I won't be surprised to see you on TV.
Thanks for watching! All the best
Wow what a great compliment! True I wouldn't be surprised either if he ends up having his own tv programme... 👍🏻
I see him on tv all the time :P
He’s everything MrJWW tries to be...who constantly bleats on about not ‘having the words’...well this guy has the words 👏🏻
@@mbal4052 Matt actually has a brain and worked for his money.
Thanks Matt - As always, great content and great humour. Particularly appreciate that your reviews are about cars that 95% of us are seriously looking at as opposed to those channels that cover the cars that 95% of us are seriously dreaming about!
Glad you like them! More of the same to come
i’ve only just started watching this video and already i’m amazed at how hard you’ve worked on your course, great work mate 💯
Cheers!
Had a 997 C4S manual. Replaced IMS bearing. Lovely car to drive and the 4S body shape is classic 911
My favourite shape 911
Mine too. Its definitely the cleanest shape
I hear that. Looks like a proper banker’s racer 🔥
Absolutely top drawer! Keep it going through 2021! ........and congrats on getting the Academy up and running! Great Work. 👍
Thank you so much 😀
Good luck with the course Matt. Great idea. Happy New Year!
Thanks for the upload Matt, an amazing looking car. Keep up the good work and always very very appreciated.
Thanks!
Been following the channel for a while and love it - but never subscribed - until this video. Your reviews are so.. sensible and every word you say makes sense - I just had to sign in and subscribe after this one. Keep up the good work! 👍
Thanks! I appreciate it. 76% of my viewers dont subscribe which is a bit frustrating :)
Great review and a fair report. Love your reviews you get a real honest opinion. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you too Matt and thanks for all the videos. Really enjoyed this one.
Happy new year! Thanks for watching!
You give sound advice and at times make me laugh. Thank you 🤘🏾
Happy new year to you, and I hope lots more videos come along. I can imagine your video academy is completely watchable and a labour of love , and as thorough as your channel content.
Thanks!
Top form on the analogies, good luck with the course, and yes you did say"at one" 🤣🤣
Thanks Matt for keeping me sane this year! Great content and happy and prosperous new year to you!
Happy new year!
As usual a fantastic review. I had to change my incontinance pads three times your costing me a bloody fortune. Seriously, great start for the new year and wishing you all the best in 2021.
Haha thanks. All the best
Wow, love the honesty of everything you say. Thank you. I have the 911 inner wish, currently in a Macan S. Love it. Will follow.
I like the Macan. Do you rate it?
Aah 2021 started off beautifully by a review, thank you so much, will be looking into the car buying course
Best of luck! Happy new year
Thanks for what comes across as a really balanced review. Hoping to get an early 997 as a weekend car so it’s lack of practicalities won’t be so much of an issue. Happy new year by the way! 🙂
Thats the thing, maybe I'm too fussy. If you're using it as a weekend toy then most of the issues I've mentioned aren't an issue
I’ve got a convertible 997.2
Never had an issue with space. Sometimes have two toddlers in the back.
Shopping fits in the front fine.
I’ve even toured Europe and have two specially made to fit suitcases that sit in the front for two adults. Not to mention the space in the back for other luggage under the wind deflector.
Sure it’s not a SUV, but that’s not what you’re buying it for.......
@@ianrivaldosmith wish my 2 were still that young. At 10 and 12, they’re already at the point they will struggle to be comfortable for anything other than a short journeys. As you’ve pointed out though, it would be a great car for a weekend trips away with just the missus. 🙂
Sunglass mode... Hilarious 😂
Nice video, happy new year.
Thanks 😅
You never fail to deliver fella. May everything good find you, you deserve it.
Thanks!
The XKR is truly amazing. Still love this review. Well done on starting the academy
Thanks!
Great review, loved the Armish reference! All the besr for the new year!
Glad you enjoyed it! Same to you
Great video, keep them rolling.
Thanks, will do!
Good start to 2021!
Always loved the 911. Fair play to Porsche for continually evolving it.
Always been a favourite of mine, build quality, timeless design, simplicity of controls- no horrible unsightly touch screens, just a lovely driving environment. Hope you get chance to review a Cayman in the future, some Porsche enthusiasts prefer that to the 911.
You knocked it out of the park again!! Great review 😍
Thanks!
Great video and well balanced views. I have owned a 911 since 1997, and my current 997.1 since 2014. I love 911s. I do particularly ❤my 997.1. Not everyone’s cup of tea, granted.
Every time I get into mine (weekend/European adventures car), I have a silly grin and making memories is so important.
Having enjoyed so many of your other videos, congratulations on this one!!
Absolutely love the videos man, you're destined for great things!
Glad you like them! Thanks!
I have that same interior color scheme with black exterior on my 2009 C2S manual. Best car I’ve ever owned. Btw, great video! Keep up the good work!
Loving your reviews Matt. Based in Altrincham and will swing round your way when I’m after a new motor!
Nice review Matt. Honest and to the point. I have owned a 997.1 C2 for almost 10 years and agree.
Happy New Year! Great videos. Thank you.
Thanks. All the best
All the best with the Academy, hope it repays you for time and effort spent.
Thanks. All the best
997 in blue with small wheels looks so classy and functional.
Hi Matt, loving your channel mate. I started up selling cars myself a couple of years ago, it’s good watching how you did it. Keep up the good videos! 👍
Thanks! All the best
Another great video.
I think your summary “I want one but I don’t crave one” is spot on. They are great cars no doubt but they are not great value for money. On the few occasions I have been toy shopping in the past I have looked at 911s but in the end went for Jaguar or Mercedes. Maybe not as sexy but fun enough for me and much better value.
Yes. Buy one. I bought a 2009 997.2 CS coupe manual. Just amazing to drive. Going up in value too
Happy New Year Matt, great review as always. Love the Peak District in winter. Cheers, Jim
Cheers. All the best
A bang on review,your pro’s and con’s were spot on as usual.The course looks excellent for people who want to get into the business and avoid the mistakes and pitfalls.All the very best to you Matt.I have said this before that you and Harry’s garage are my only two car review channels(as in my humble opinion,are the best).👍🏼
Thank you! I appreciate it
“...as many extras as an Amish Family Living Room....” ......haha, pissed myself.
Hahaha cheers!
Michelin PS4 tires drastically reduces cabin noise ....not to mention handling goes up even more !!! awsome tires ...great vid
@@space_114v2 I have them on my car, it came with them and I got a new set when they wore out. Great tyres and I won’t buy cheap ones ever again.
Excellent video, thanks 👍
Glad you liked it!
Well done on the website Matt wishing u all the best for 2021
Thanks! Same to you
Great review
The Amish may not have many presents at Christmas, but they have more horsepower.
Hahaha yes!
A little known fact about the Amish is many raise female draft horses just collect their urine for pharmaceutical companies.
Great Stuff Matt 👍👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
Hi Matt and congratulations 100,000 subs - well done mate.
Thanks 👍
Thanks - great fair and accurate review. I had a 997.2 for 5 years and loved it though my wife hated the road noise. Now got and F type which is a very different car but love it too.
I'm yet to have an F Type. How does that compared road noise wise?
Chalk and cheese with the 911 on road noise. Not as sophisticated as a 911 but buckets of character - welcome to review mine
Well ... that was the most decisively indecisive review you've done - Happy New Year fella.
Haha thanks!
Lovely car thank you for the video. Also every success with your academy good good stuff.
Thanks!
I had a Targa back in 1996 which had VW Beatle upside down pedals never got used to the car but had a 928 Manual then a 928 Sport Manual which I kept for years it Gobbled up the miles from Cheshire to London every other week such a fantastic car these 911 today look great but £80k upward + options are a dear car. As you say Service history so important if you don't there could be a Hefty Bill around the corner !!! Happy New Year 😎
Cheers mi old marra. Health and happiness, great review
A really informative video with good content. I for one prefer the old classic 996 though many hate them. I’ll have one hopefully one day....
I love scrolling through auto trader looking for cars like that for far less money then they are worth, hopefully one day it pays off.
Quite refreshing to see a review on a Porsche that is not biased on how it is gods gift to the human race. I have just entered into Porsche ownership with a base cayman 987 and it is great and my daily driver. Although I would prefer a 911 in all honesty it’s more about prestige as I’m sure I’m getting 95% of the Porsche driving experience on uk roads with my cayman. Great vid
I agree! Thanks for watching
Love the reviews bud...talk a lot of sense regarding cars though you haven't convinced me about a 2005 range rover sport just yet...keep it up...
I love this Matt, xx
Happy New Year. Another great video. Like you, I appreciate the engineering and the ageless style, but it doesn't grab me, like it should.
I’ve had Porsches for over 20 years. My current 997.2 C4S manual convertible is 13 years old and brilliant in every way. Not gonna sell it any time soon. A keeper!
I'm with you! lovely to look at but not something I would want to own. 8-) Happy New Year Matt!
A Porsche is a Porsche and will always appeal just because of the name. They do look good and classy. Happy new year to you too Matthew, all the best with the course and up and coming merchandise.
Thanks! Happy new year too!
Good solid review of a solid car. I agree totally with your opinion and top jesting as well.
She is looking at a Panamera Turismo so a review soon would be timely 👌
Things look set for you to have a great new year and I hope the course flies off the shelves.
That way you will have more time to make content like this.😄
It’s about time I got a panamera on the channel
Congratulations mate. ❤️
Great video & love the humour, thanks for the entertainment
Cheers!
Proper good content, another fun video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Best of luck with the new business venture, hope it picks up 👍
Thanks 👍
I love the banshee wail of the Porsche straight six at high revs. Much better with a sports exhaust. But that road noise would really get on my wick.
Thanks for the cupholder shoutout. Very usable!
Haha thanks!
And a very Happy new year too you Matt see you when I need my next I think cheers Regards Nigel
Cheers!
great review.refreshing to hear about one from someone who's not a fanboy.
Thanks!
Great review and I totally get and agree what you’re saying, I would love one but it would have to be the weekend toy, type of thing. I think on that basis the ‘sensible’ option would be the M3 / 4.
Another great video: thanks a lot.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good review as usual .
Thanks
I owned a 911SC back in the '80's. Must say, the sound of the engine was a very big part of what I loved about it. Visceral. This one here doesn't seem to sound much at all.
Of course....Happy New Year!
Same to you!
997.2 definitely the best 997 (personally not so keen on the blobby taillights), but would take one in any colour combination (as long as its not boring black). Happy New Year to everyone.
I really enjoy your vids, sensible and real world analysis of each vehicle.I am a Merc fan ,Have an E class coupe 450 at the moment ,so liked your take on sl 55. Porsche 996 and 997,not so impressive . Keep up good work
Amazing looking snow fall on those fields, great!
Hi Matt you are now driving my Dream car of all time Beautiful by far the best
They're great cars. Such a nice looking thing
Superb review 👍
Thank you 🙂
Nice to see someone else who has the same opinion as me on 911's. I get why people buy them but they don't do anything for me.
Regardless of age/price point there are always other cars that I'd choose over one.
Each to their own and all that....
Cheers.
A beautiful example, a great kick-off review in a beautiful winter backdrop 👍
For me, after my Euromillions win, a white on black, manual 997.2 Carrera 😁
I keep looking on autotrader hoping to be bitten by the bug but still not quite there yet... Maybe in time
That was a really great honest review. I also now know not to swap my S3 Saloon for one
Great job👍👍
Thanks! 👍
The sunglasses button you describe actually denotes exhaust performance in sport mode
Did u just call the exhaust button *with dual exhaust image* a button with sunglasses image 😂?
Haha yes I did. I thought that was funnier
Good luck in your new venture Matt!
Thanks!
Man, you must have ESP - every car im considering as a weekend driver you are reviewing. Amazing stuff
Its amazing the different hps variants they can get from the same engine block.. 🔥👍😍👌
Great video and great car!
Thanks!
Never owned one but in my younger days used to do a lot of track days, for me that's what this is for, I couldn't imagine driving one on the commute everyday or nipping to Asda in it;
Happy New Year, Mat!
Happy new year!
As a prior owner of a 997 and a current owner of a 991 S, your review is pretty spot on. It's great fun on the winding mountain roads in Colorado, but it's not much fun for a long road trip. I won't take it on a trip longer than about 90 minutes. One other advantage: the 911 has a lot of glass so the outward vision front and rear is very good. You can't say that about many sports cars.
Thats true. Interesting to hear your thoughts as an owner. Cheers
Hi Morgan, I've heard only in the US Porsche is offering a special safety box for firearms, with a quick release mechanism? It is not available in any other country but the US?
‘Frunked off’ made me laugh out loud, the delivery was perfect. Phrase of the day right there! 👍
Haha thanks! I was pleased with that one
I appreciate and totally understand your honest opinion. I was always an Italian car guy having owned a few but there comes a time when you are done with the loud and brash. Nowadays it is wiser to go a little subtle. I recently bought a 2011 C4S so I can still get the sportiness without the attention. IMO it's the perfect car for now.
Good choice
Brilliant review and very amusing. Quality all round. 👍😂
Glad you enjoyed it
Fantastic channel can always rely on an honest review I have to say though I do lust after a 911
Thanks!
The most useful review of a 911 for real-world purchasers I have ever see/read.
Very enjoyable review. Reminds me of a 6000 mile Boxster I bought some years ago, a big expense for me at the time. I had to come to terms with the fact the car wasn't for me: no carrying space worth talking about and pointless going to and from work where I was lucky to do 50 for 2 minutes. Nice as a 3rd car toy for a successful plumber. but useless if its your only vehicle.
I tweaked the tendons around both knees trying to get into the Porsche drivers seat and never liked it after that... TVRs sound much better and just as focused. I had an XKR convertible for many years and it was delightful. I think you are really a GT driver at heart - that Bentley Continental was all the car you will ever need! ❤️ I hope you still have it in your collection. 😐 Happy New year. 🥂
I think youre right. I love a GT car