Here's Why You Should Buy a 997.2 911 

Your comment about electronic steering racks is wrong - please look up how they work. You're confusing an electronic steering rack with steer-by-wire. In an electric steering rack, the steering wheel is still physically connected to the wheels.

Despite everyone picking littlest items to pick on you, your report is 99,9% correct, the 997.2 is the best 911 available, and I have owned them all, except the latest 992, which is a Huge car. Thanks you.

I have the exact 997.2 (white + beige) with PDK. I really liked both your videos of this car, would rate them very highly even though I have watched tons of videos on 997.2. I do agree with everything you said about PDK but at the same time would like to provide a different point of view based on my ownership experience. #1. PDK behaviour: yes, it is very edgy and lacks smoothness for a daily-driver in traffic use case but this very nature becomes a thing of beauty if you are buying this car for kicks and have other cars for work commute etc. All the edgy and mechanical feel of this PDK makes it feel a lot closer to manual transmission unlike the smooth ZF8 or newer gen PDKs. In other words, 1st gen PDK is more fun and desirable if you are looking for a hobby car. #2. Reliability and cost of PDK repair: What you say in the video is correct but there has been a huge breakthrough a couple of years ago and the dreaded distance-sensor failure is now repairable. Lot of information and success stories can be found on rennlist 997 forum. Of course, manual transmission would be special but it's much harder to find one. If I were to buy again, I would still pick the PDK as I do enjoy the convenience of having access to both auto + manual modes.

This is absolutely excellent, its some tongue in cheek dialogue but also mostly is real and direct. Well done, thanks for making the effort and thankyou!

Just like what many said I also watched many of the Porsche videos for reference but yours is the best one I ever watched. Have a great day!🎉

Brilliant video. I've a 991.1 but going to look at your car tomorrow, wish me luck!

I think this is the best 911 content I have ever heard and watched. By the way I watched tons of 911 videos. Well done mate

This is such a good quality video. I hope everything is going good for you bro!

why would anyone hang a pine tree scented thing in a Porsche? surely, it kills the smell of the classic Porsche.

good content bro !! reviewing car will be the go for you !!!

I’m looking to buy the same generation of Porsche right now, but I am aiming for the 997.2 for sure because I hear it’s more reliable ? Apparently the 997.2 doesn’t have the IMS bearing failure issue and the engine is just better. So I’m sold on the 997.2 for sure.

I been following this channel since the Toyota Celsior video, and let me tell you that the love you have for cars is mesmerizing. Keep up with the good work!

$40,000 997.2s simply do not exist here (West Coast USA) certainly not 6spds. Paid 66K for a 4s with PDK and 50K miles, that was after doing a lot of searching and giving up on finding a manual. Love the car though even after the initial disappointment of settling for the PDK,

My first car was 78 trans am but I'd like a fast rear wheel standard transmission 911 because I like total control of being out of control 😊

I have 2005 911 997 s generation one with manual transmission. 86 thousand miles. Happy with it. 😊

Excellent video. Also, don't forget the .1 esp the ones March 2005 and above. I have a 997.1 (2006) manual transmission C2S coupe. Sounds great Tail lights look better No issues with IMS, etc....

I love my 997.2 C2S, it's manual so naturally PDK gives me mixed feelings. No hate tho.

I know the PDK is technically better, but I think I want the manual

What stereo headunit did u upgrade to?

This is a fantastic car, May I ask why you want to get rid of it?

Wa? PMS? Yeah, my girlfriend gets that once a month.

Take a 997.1, save 10.000-15.000 and rebuild the engine to an improved version. Also put a pccm+ in and have the way better sounding car..

A perfect car

Are interested in selling your car

I've got the same exact car, but just the Basalt Black on black interior... Fu**ing L O V E I T. Would still love a GT3 🤣🤣. I don't care for those stock Sports Design Wheels though. I will say that for me, the PDK is waaay better than a manual. Love that too.

I like your car, what do you do for a living?

Ohoh, it's an automatic

You raised the spoiler for a dig 😂😂. Second video worse than first.

Nice video. Have you considered the air cooled porsche "world"? Really cool you're stationed in Japan - living the adventure of a lifetime :). Will keep you in my prayers to Jesus (remember it's not simply believing in information about who Jesus is and what He did that saves, but accepting His work on the cross AND abiding in obedient faith for your lifetime "Lordship salvation" - see Romans 8, John 15, Colossians 1:21-26, and the epistles of John to see descriptively what being in the faith looks like). If you want to experience God, set out to go down this path and see for yourself what happens :].

Much better video. Please delete the other one. You're doing a disservice to 997.2 owners.

The PDK signals an old lady vibe. I owned a 6-speed manual 911, and my next 911 will be manual as well because the the manual in these cars is too good to not get.

Great Overview 🙌! What car do have in mind to buy after the 997?