I swapped my Porsche Carrera T for a 911 GT3 Touring 

The GT3 Touring might very well be the best drivers car on the road right now. The car is nothing short of remarkable. The engine and 6sp manual gearbox alone are worth the price of admission. Without question, you made the right choice.

I am fortunate to own a GT3 Touring. I picked it up at the factory and drove 5500 km through Europe including the Stelvio and other Italian / Austrian alps. In all that driving we realized that a lot of the noise is really "road noise" and depends on the road you are on. In Germany and Austria for example we could listen to music without problem but once we crossed into Italy, we couldn't. The road noise was too much and became a bit uncomfortable. Also, we were told that the reason the GT3 don't have parking sensors is that the material that the bumpers are made of could not reliably have them installed in them. The bumpers are made of a very light material (not plastic). I hope you enjoy your car. Good decision!!

100% on point. A naturally trade. The 991.2 is a truly epic evolution of GT cars, I’m very happy with mine !

I mean the T is good but the Gt3T is just miles and miles better, you definitelly did the right thing. Enjoy the crazy 9000rpms!

"Don't get me started"...hilarious. The best car channel on RU-vid! Thanks guys

No matter how much cash I had, I would not allow myself to be treated like that! Disgusting.

The GT3 touring may be the best pound for pound Porsche in their catalog. Looks great, sounds great, performs great, without the massive wing. Understated yet carries with it a presence.

In your summary of 'anger' at the start - you nailed it Damian. For that alone - add in the cost - & that the "T" is such a sweet car, I'd have kept the T and been happy. I think you've made a wrong turn there....

Congratulations sir! Incredibly jealous of you as I was eyeballing this dreamcar of mine on autotrader for months (despite being a university student). I believe your Touring appeared on Redline Specialist Cars too. I love the mechanical sounds you hear from the inside as it really does replicate the air-cooled 911s in that aspect. Its cheeky that Porsche UK won't give many allocations for their GT cars. As a more road-biased 911, I prefer those seats too over the carbon buckets you find on 918 spyder and GT2RS etc. Also the non carbon ceramic brakes are probably a more wiser choice as they won't cost so much to replace them over the years. Black is the colour i'd go for too as Porsche UK won't allow customers to spec it in a PTS colour of their choice but if the opportunity was given, it would have to be either Viola Metallic or Irish Green for me.

Great video chaps! Two honest guys with a great passion for cars. Keep up the good work

Stunning profile of the GT3 Touring without the regular wing. Very Stealthy spec too. Great investment. Awesome content. Blown away by the cars and passion for them you boys have . Thanks for sharing👍👍👍😎

From one incredible car to another, a fantastic spec on both. Another great video, thanks for sharing and enjoy

After having a series of Porsche over the years including Boxsters, 996 C4S, 997 GTS and my current 991.1 GTS I too wanted an allocation but didn’t get one, although my local dealer allocated to a non serial Porsche enthusiast who has subsequently sold it back to the dealer. The whole allocation system is broken, I’ve written to Porsche Uk who don’t care. Anyway I will carry on enjoying my GTS for time being and seeing the GT3 prices (not Touring) are coming off as enthusiasts refuse to pay the premiums. Your Touring is stunning and I’m glad it’s gone to someone who can clearly drive , is an enthusiast and intends to enjoy it the way it was designed to be.

The spec of this car screams “I’M GOING TO FLIP THIS FOR AS MUCH PROFIT AS POSSIBLE” It’s a shame that flipping blew up to a whole new level with Porsche recently

Amazing car, very nice video gentlemen absolute joy to watch! Keep up the good work!

Congrats on the GT3 Touring Damian - it’s perfect 👌 looking forward to more appearances in future Car Guys videos.

Literally loving the GT3, totally made the right decision.

It's all about the sound... Naturally aspirated sound. Right "swap." Enjoying your videos.

Best GT3 available!! Congrats CarGuys!

happy for u man, great car. You have to rev it up to 9k and hear it!

I am glad this channel is getting into Porsches, the more car shows I go to and RU-vid videos I watch I am now obsessed with the 911. Unfortunately I don't have the means to buy one, but it's great to see and live through others like yourselves 👍

Congrats guys ! , that really is a lovely thing, you can hear the difference between both cars on the audio, no question that was the right thing to do. I remember when Hexagon used to sell micro mileage BMW M cars, for huge amounts of money a few years back, in fact Henry Catchpole ( Carfection ) did a vlog from there a few months back. The 911 is the only car I would sell my M3 for , but the desirable used ones are well out my financial reach. I am just waiting for you to swallow a brave pill and swap it for a micro mileage GT2 RS...... you know you want to. !! . I am well aware they now cost the same as Zimbabwe 's national debt though.

So glad you got the GT3 Touring (you didn't mention manual once, but that goes without saying, perfect!) I feel the pain of the price differential. But glad you have got the cash to say screw it!

I absolutely love this car. It's beautiful, it's classy and it is absolutely utterly fast. Congratulations on this new acquisition, love your channel. Cheers from Brazil!

Really look forward to more updates on this car, especially after it's run-in. But do I think you made the right choice... not sure, the T seemed to hit the 'sweet spot' at a much lower price-point.

I think you are the best channel on youtube. Cheers from Croatia.

Absolutely love the new car! Thanks for sharing as always

I want one. It reminds me of the 1989 928 GT that I just sold, in some ways. Black, manual, rear steering. I've lusted after the 911 since the day they came out. It is time; I feel it.

Do like your videos (yes I know this was an older one) think you guys have great banter, in fact I’d even say you could be the Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau of car reviews, keep it up. Oh the car, totally agree with looks, much prefer the subtle lines with no spoiler compared to the cars with HUGE 1980’s wings stuck on.

great content guys ive been following you guys for a bit now all the way from Canada . clearly i am to late for the 991.2 and way out of by budget on the secondary market...but i am hopeful for the 992 GT3 and that's why i started the process already...so initially i went to the dealership spoke to a sales guy..clearly tried to 🤬 me arround saying you got to have previously owned other cars bring business to the dealership put down a down payment " eventhough the car is years away" so took the info and went home called my Audi guy "both dealerships are owned by the same family " and said i want to get into the Porsche market and i want a GT3...he is the GM at Audi and replaced the previous GM who went to work at Porsche ...so he sent a introduction email and I met the GM at Porsche..it was like going for a job interview ...he was really interested to know what i wanted to do with the Car and what kind of business i have done with the business and how they really want to try to eliminate selling to people that would just flip the car or send it to China..that was a bit stresser ..apparently most of them end up in China.. I said this would be my second vehicle for summer fun and occasional track days i would still keep my audi for winter and daily driving and carting my toddler arround...then he said ok, well to be honest i am the one who decides who gets a car yes there are some guys that have done business with us for decades and these people they get what ever they want... we dont need a deposit that's silly but keep an eye on porsche news and register for a porsche account so you get notifications of porsche news and events ...when the car get unveiled a couple days after that its available into our system and then i will call you to come in and spec one out and we will take a deposit then and only then....so i am hopeful.....and ive sent him random emails about questions on posible specs and he has answered every one of them..

Drive that GT3 and track it. I love my 19 Boxster and only see other Pcars on Saturday early am bicycle ride. Love the GT3 engine pull and sound. Hope you enjoy it to the max. Touring is classy looking.

Great video Damian and Jason. It was very open to talk about your negative feelings about the brand. As someone who has their first Porsche, I would love the next GT4 but again, my current car wasn’t from a main dealer. Really disappointing to see the flipped cars and not amazing cars being sold to genuine enthusiasts. Hope to get to see the Touring soon. Shame about the spec compromise you had to make and hope you can learn to love this car in the collection as much as ones you’ve specced yourself. P.S. the full black Batman spec car nicely matched your wrist 🤪

Brutally nice this thing, however did not expect a car like this in economy spec at all.

My dream Porsche! I remember when they released the touring pack for the first time, such a stunning car. Good work guys!

You know that your decision was the right one. A T is no match for the driving dynamics of a GT3 Touring.

100% the right choice. Congrats on an AMAZING MACHINE!!!!!

Great spec choice I completely agree, I’d all ways take the touring over the normal GT3 better in every way i think! Love the vid BTW!!

What a great car, very happy for you and sorry to hear you weren't able to get one new

Saw this car advertised at Hexagon - I’m not surprised it caught your eye - it’s a stunner (PS I like the red dials)!

The perfect modern car, well done. Have fun with it, I am sure it found a more appropriate home... Porsche take notice...

Rockin video. I absolutely love that GT3!

Congrats Damian on getting a Touring! Superb car, mind you any Porsche GT car is great. Strange how some people specced Tourings - some don’t even have LEDs, Bose, or leather dash pack as you mention! There aren’t many people who have owned both a T and a Touring. Quite a few people had locked in their GT3 spec before the Touring was even announced, which has limited numbers too.

Wow what an amazing car, didn’t realise they did the GT3 in the touring, looks awesome, hope to see more of it on the channel.

This is one of the few cars that still looks good with black wheels. Subscribed and bell dinged btw.

Congratulations I love the GT 3 Touring. All the best cheers

Best review i have seen on the comparison between the T and touring

Another great car for the collection, of course you made the right decision. I love how its just two mate enjoying cars without all the fakeness and bullshit that other car content channels are spewing out. Keep it up guys!!!!!!

I know you have got the car to keep, but if you are buying a car to flip like the first owner, the best spec for flipping is the launch colour (or black for wrapping another colour) black interior the highest spec if Alcantara is an option then go for that and then every other option there is available and nothing weird like weird colour dials!

Awesome looking car! Who cares about parking sensor when you got a beast like that 🏁🍻

Hi Guys, I have owned a few Porsche’s over the past 10 yrs and I’ve been considering a GT3 also but sadly not the touring version. I’ve owned a couple of Gen 2 Turbo S coupes and Gen 1 & 2 4 GTS’s. I also recently sold my racing Yellow GT4 to Porsche centre Bournemouth and this was a lovely car but possibly not a good daily. How good is the GT3 ride quality, is it overly firm? I currently own an Audi R8 V10+ which is such a good daily for all the tech and comfort it has. I welcome your opinion please

Congratulations on your new car, I have to admit...and this is only my opinion, should I be fortunate enough to afford such cars I would categorically refuse to pay flipper tax or over list for a car, I'd want as you say to be the first person on the log book and to spec the car exactly how I want it. If I couldn't get a car that I wanted I would look elsewhere, plenty of bloody good cars out there these days. Anyway enjoy the GT3 and keep up the good work with the video's.

Great looking car, nice to see you driving on Matchams lane. Might see you on the road sometime.

GT3 Touring, absolutely fantastic! It's on another level to the Carrera T! 👍

What a great car, love the black on black spec! Btw, I feel like i'm watching Alan Harper from Two and Half Men (Jason) haha :)

best choice u could have done. lovely stealth spec too on the gt3. that’s a car u have to keep for a long long time. personal taste: I don’t like red brake calipers, I would respray or wrap them in black

I agree that the touring pack makes it look a lot meaner. Very nice and a great choice

I have the same opinion about the red dials. Otherwise it's my dream car! I so envy you :)

Porsche must force the buyers through a contract to not flip the cars for 6 months.

I like it especially without the roll cage an rear wing. Its a lot more usable with the same power.

Could do with you on top gear, excellent presentation, as always, keep em coming....

If I had the budget the touring would be my choice. Wonderful choice and great video

My “profile” is not too shabby either.... hehehe

The T was great but the GT3 touring is another level! Congrats👏

As promised another great video! If I had the money I'd go for the Touring over the standard GT3. I don't think it would've been excessive to keep the T as well ; I think it would've been awesome!

great spec! love the seats (but would have taken nomex)

Most enjoyable thank you - I'm sure your channel will grow exponentially due to the quality content. atb snack.

Owned seven 911...this is the ultimate 911!!!

I know of a gent local to me who currently has a new gt2 rs, 911 r and 911 turbo exclusive. He also just recently sold his 918 . I guess he is on the guest list with Porsche. I like your new purchase, although I don't like black cars and think it would look nicer in a more extreme colour , but that's just me. Crazy what these cars go for above list now, making them quick flips for the super rich. Real car guys like yourself who can afford it made to pay way over the odds. Of course being a ltd 911 it's only going to go up in value. Really enjoyed the video.

Amazing GT3 plus 3 pedal👍👍👌👌

Get it on a track and redline it! That engine needs to be revved it’s glorious

GT3 Touring is my absolute favorite and hope to see lots of it in the channel

Oh my...wonderful! 😮👍❤

love it. 1000+ videos on it please

I have not driven a T but own a Touring. I agree. It might not have the wings but it is raw. Not sure I would want to drive to the Alps in it but would like to try! The subtlety of the design/look is so appealing. To those in the 'know' it says it all. To those not, just another (manic) 911.

Enjoy your videos. I do like your personal touch and views that gives more meaning. Enjoy the GT3 in good health. I would be interested to get you to do a comparison with your 458 and 488. Which keys do you go for more often between the Porsche and Ferrari?

Great video Guys. I'm desperate to find a 991.1 GTS manual for sale rather than a 2nd-hand Carrera T and see if my finances will stretch but it's like they don't exist. That's my real world dream car at the moment. The GT3 Touring is my lottery win car. Congratulations.

Welcome to the (Touring) club, guys ! I love mine to tears, and have just completed 11,000 km with it. Only thing I don’t understand is your comparing it to the T. Both are worlds of their own, each in their own right, but massively different.

Are you going to retro fit any of the options you would have selected if bought from new?

A dream car for me. I think you will tire of its ride, width and almost unusable higher rev range anywhere other than on a track, but great choice. I now feel like modding my 996 Gt3 Mk1 clubsport to touring spec by getting a non wing engine lid for road use.....mmmmmnn ..??

Great choice. But T was nice as well. I may have been very sad to let it go. Also surprised no parking sensors on GT3

Congrats Damien, thats definitely a keeper (well at least until the next generation version comes out..or a more realistically priced GT2RS becomes available..of which prices are v.slowly starting to drop on those..I wonder how the price on the continent compare to the u.k!) The GT3 Touring a much more classy car then the bewinged GT3 version. Enjoy every mile!

Another great video. Was never a Porsche fan till I saw the movie against all odds with the infamous car race with 911 sc cabriolet racing the Ferrari then that was me.

My favorite 911 after the R. Just the spec isn’t great but well I understand it must be hard to get one. Congratulations!

Great move, the carerra t is great but gt3 touring is just special

I knew T will be gone soon......when you first got it I was like WUT? lol Touring was awesome pickup! glad to see manual Porsche in your collection!!! so happy for you!

Another great video gentlmen.

ha, I see you're in Hurn. I go that way to the Airport five days a week.

... But still love it! Lol

Nice car, glad for you that you can afford it. Look forward to future videos ..... especially versus the 488 Pista? Very much agree with your rant at the start of the video Damian. Clear that you like cars and wanted that car in that specification, and would probably not flip-it. Then both your local friendly dealer sell their allocation to a flipper, and you have to pay a T-sized premium to buy the car you want from a profit-making flipper. And yet, as you say, no customer-credit from Porsche - that's crazy! VinWiki did a video on how to create limited edition quodos with a dealer (I'm sure you are doing all that and attending their events), but you have to spend $1million+ on cars and a similar amount on extras/special paint to be assured of allocation. But its pretty obvious that Porsche are further restricting such model numbers, as well as creating a lot of sub-niche cars (too many?). That might be working in the UK, but Schmee's latest video suggests the business model doesn't work in Europe - larger left hand drive market, allocations swapping between dealers (I assume for proifit), and hence spare and available allocation at purchase, and normal-styles of depreciation on the seciond hand market. Keep vlogging guys - very much enjoy the channel.

Lovely car! I want your opinion please. Should I spec and order the new 992 GT3 Touring that should come out soon or should I wait for the new 992 GTS that the dealer said will not be available until 2022 in the US?!

You did the right thing. The T is the Clayton's GT3.

You guys made the absolute right choice! Just a shame that you had to get it used as Porsche couldn't be bothered to give you an allocation (i keep asking myself everyday why the heck do they limit UK GT3 numbers rather then putting it as a standard model). The only other option would be to copy Shmee & get one from the EU in LHD. Like i would have done.

Nice upgrade!

I get it. The Gt3 touring is like a Carrera T++. I just hope that it's worth all that extra:$

Great car - I also tried and failed miserably to get one direct from Porsche. I’m sure you made the right decision - these fantastic engines won’t be around for long.

I have no idea what your job is, but my guess is. comedian. you guys are gggggreat.. (Tony the Tiger). blessings

Also the 911R has the previous 991.1 engine I think vs the GT3 touring has the more torquey and reliable 991.2 engine. That alone makes it better.

I have a T myself. Like you, it was a Touring I really wanted. Hugely frustrating, unfortunately the GT3 is now way above what I can afford. Enjoy!

Congrats Damian

Happy revving! 9k