Is It Worth Selling Everything For a Porsche 911 Turbo ? 991.1 Turbo Review 

I'm still mourning having to give this car back. Follow me on IG to see when my E92 M3 is posted.... @eatsleepdrivetv

SELL EVERYTHING! and Buy, buy, BUY!!!

I would say yes, as it is one of most perfect cars available in the world for everyday use.

Honest relatable review, thanks for focusing on the experience and not the numbers!

Great video man! Great content 👍🏼

Great review! Thank you for trying to explain the time warp feeling. Always have difficulties trying to tell people that’s what a gtr felt like

Your 997 was the reason why I’ve subscribed to your channel at the first place. Now I own 991.1 4S with aero kit and I just LOVE it. I haven’t seen the video yet but my answer will be yes!

Really enjoyed the review thanks! I drove a 991.1 c2s pdk last month. They have depreciated around 50% from new when you include taxes. Very capable car and lots of grip due to the wide track, huge tires and redesigned suspension. It was a wonderful balance of daily driving comfort and performance. It did not make me want to sell everything for it. It cant be quite frustrating not being able to get even close to the limits on city streets.

Cool car. I agree I would have also kept the springs stock. Your vids are great really geared towards the enthusiast/driver. It must be difficult to get on it and still have the presence of mind to translate your thoughts into interesting content (without crashing) lol. I can tell these vids take some work. Well done

I don’t understand why everyone wants a GT3 RS and the Turbo gets no love. Naturally aspirated engines are dinosaurs. The turbo offers so much more and it often costs less.

Love these! I’m happy with my old AMG’s on my channel, but man I would love to drive one of these...great video +eatsleepdrive !

Great review! 🔥 All very accurate. 👍 Loving my 991 Turbo!

Beautiful review

Great review. And it IS an amazing car

that "bending" of perception is wild. The first time I experienced it I thought I was passing out. Losing consciousness is about the only feeling close to a strong AWD launch

I had a '17 GT350, I now have a '16 GT-R: you're spot on with regards to AWD and RWD.

Great video. For me the 997.2 is the right pick. The interior quality is much improved over the 997.1, you keep the hydraulic steering, manual handbrake, manual gearbox and smaller body. Get it with pccb’s but then swap the rotors for steels. That way you get the massive calipers, brake servo etc andassive rotors, but keeping the cost down :)

Great review! Have the same car--love it more every day.

good vid. Looks like it rides too stiff being lowered. Keep up the good work man been following this channel for a while now.

I drive the 2018 991.2 TTS , but I’m saying good bye to it as I’ve pre-ordered the 992 TTS. Both the Turbo(S) are just amazing on and off the track. I daily drive, it’s great around town. So if you can buy one do it, you won’t regret.

Keep making more videos please. Soo entertaining

I know this review is a few years old but I really enjoyed it. Well done! Where is this video filmed? Some lovely roads there.

Dude, this is probably the 20th time I've watched this video. Thought it was time to give you personal kudos!

Love seeing some Cincinnati scenery. Know that road, love that road. Subscribed.

Debrissss. Nice lol

Good video. Nice-looking car in the white + black. But "Day-bree" 😉

These 911 turbos are holding their value. The 997 turbos are appreciating as time goes on. So my answer is yes. It would be smart to buy this car. Not only is it holding its value, it is one of the best cars ever made. It’s soo smooth and fast. Perfect supercar.

Hey dude, followed your channel for long, just get my 335i sold and got a w204 c63 amg. The motor is lovely, big thanks to you duuuuude

The reason I subscribe to your channel was because you bought a 997. I have since bought a 997.2 with 6sp manual and LOVING IT! The Turbo would be my dream car hands down. If you can manage to get a Turbo, you will be the King of the Road.

I'm a huge Porsche guy, and I own the 997.1 911 Turbo. This was my dream car. While I would certainly "take one" if someone offered a 991 Turbo (I'm not stupid) but they seem a little too big. However I do love their look! The one huge advantage of the 991 series is the gorgeous interior. Your comment about the "two hands on the wheel" is so spot on. One of the biggest things I had to get used to was when passing a car on the highway. In a normal car you can hit the gas and signal and make your pass when there's no on coming traffic. In a 911 Turbo you need to hang back about three car lengths because when you hit the gas to pass, you'll find yourself running into the back end of the car in front of you. For inexperienced drivers I've seem do this each time. Kind of scary when I have people driving my baby.

Great video

I was fortunate enough to also get to drive a 991 Turbo, albeit not as long as you did, but I got to "let her rip" and I 100% agree with you - it was utterly AMAZING and I would sell my soul to get one. Great review, great video! When are you getting one?!? :)

Great review, I own the same car. Love the comment "warps reality“ 😂 spot on.

Nice review

I’m used to smaller cars. Test drove a new Mustang GT a couple months ago and it felt huge. I’m sure I would get used to it quickly, but it was a little unnerving on a 2-lane country road. Glad I’m not the only person who thinks the Mustang is big.

The 991.2 with the 3.0 turbo is pretty sick

A 2009 with the .2 interior and the mezger is probably worth doing that for. Car is a guaranteed future classic and is at or close to its bottom

I totally agree with everything you said. Currently own an F80 M3 Dct and looking to trade in on a 991.1 911 Gt3 or Turbo within the year. The Gt3 has a little more wiggle room with pricing when it comes to comparing the turbo for some reason but I think the turbo is a better daily.

I eat ramen noddle for breakfast, lunch and dinner for my 500 horsepower Porsche Cayenne Twin Turbo. Yes, it is worth it! lol Nice 911 by the way

I just purchased a VW R32 and I've been looking for some fun driving roads in Cincy, got any spots to recommend?

I Dailey drive my 2018 turbo s all the time. You can beat on it so hard and it keeps on taking it. Such a great machine . Go try and Launch it against someother Supercar 100 times in a row and see how long the other car lasts. Ha.

991.1 Are really starting to get to the bottom and is an amazing value (doesn’t beat the turbo obviously) but you get a solid car that will rival $150k + cars

Going fast on back road...! Man watch out animal....!

There's a dude here in my town in Puerto Rico that have this exact spec Turbo and a Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale since brand new. His past daily was the Stradale (yeah) a 2003 $200K(in todays world) car as a daily driver for around 10 years. He get the Turbo brand new in 2014 and since then I have seen the Stradale just a few times.

You forgot to mention it was rated the number 1 most feared car by cops :)

I don't want your "stuff". I want that car! Great review!

I love manuals but there is something so intoxicating about a good automatic like the PDK that shifts quicker than lightning

I hope you get a 991 because I have been wrestling with the same want. I have had a 996 and felt the same you felt wit h the 997. I work at a Penske auto mall that has a Porsche franchise. I walk by my dream car daily and can see it from my office. So hard. I hope you get one and it justifies my eventual purchase.

Might be a good time to buy now....market is favoring the buyer at the moment Hold off on selling everything though until you can get value for it

Brilliant video. Good review. I had the e93 M3 for 7 years. Brill car. You could put your foot down and enjoy it. I now have the 2016 M6 F12 competition. So. much more power than the e93 M3, but you cant plant your foot without spinning or sliding out. I cannot enjoy its full potential unless the weather is hot. . I test drove a 2014 Turbo S. Different ball game. Absolute beast. It plants itself and goes, its just crazy power. The M6 fully loaded cost me £44,000. The Turbo S, I am looking at costs £80,000. I want to sell everything for it. I would recommend anyone to try a Porsche turbo or turbo S to appreciate its warp speed performance.

Love those wheels

It is amazing to consider the sophistication of the four wheel steering.....what’s truly remarkable is that the Honda prelude had the same capability in the late 80s

The first time I heard you pronounce "debris", I thought you were a bit tongue in cheek, but you actually pronounce it wrong.

damn I love 991

As for the exhaust note...I LOVE IT!!! I had a 911.1 4s with a Fabspeed X Pipe. I found it cringy. The Turbos spooling is all I need.

is there a way to do something after market to make the exhaust note sound better? any tips anyone with a 991?

Such a great car and even better with a third pedal.

We replaced those faded buttons in our 987 boxster... for $150 :O

I am thinking of getting one as a daily driver

How does this compare to the 718 S you drove, notwithstanding the obvious difference in speed? Thanks!

I've owned a 997 turbo and currently drive a 991 GT3. If you are after a comfortable, super fast sports car, buy a turbo. If you want a fast, really engaging and raw driving experience, buy a GT3. For me the sound of the GT3 at 9,000 RPM is so mechanical and visceral that I'd never go a Turbo again. The 997 and earlier GT3s are amazing machines and as close to an analogue driving experience as you can get with the manual gearbox.

I might if it was a standard!

Are those diverter valve sounds stock, or did he mod the engine to increase that sound?

That road looks so small for how fast that car is. The swoosh sound recordings were pretty damn epic.

what did u do to heart the blow off

Regarding 4:14 where you say AWD is pretty much required to put that power down: the GT2 RS is RWD and puts 700hp down just fine.

Currently own a 981 cayman s in manual. Love the manual but PDK is the better car. Easier in traffic, shifts are so fast and effortless. Can’t beat it.

Wonder if u r pronouncing debris that way in all seriousness or in jest... lol

What year is this one?

Looks like the one that sits between Kellogg Ave and Columbia Park Way.

Love PDK

EatSleepDrive: 10:12 Brake discs become consumables when you track a car, so unless you have a s**tload of money, I would stick with steel brakes-preferably slotted, not cross-drilled, because they last a lot longer with frequent heat cycles (like you get on the track).

Good review! I’m glad you touched on the unique feeling that earlier 911s give the driver. The only thing I think you could’ve done to make the video better, was a launch control, filming from the outside. It would have added some nice drama to your video 😉!

are they reliable?

What is De Briss?

Spec is perfect

As long as youre saving for retirement do it, but I would guess you'll buy it and sell it in a few months so in a year it won't matter. Let's go!

I pulled over on the side of the road for this video

8:55 it sounds like a jet taking off.

Hey...how much for those shoes? LOl, it's a Porsche the best car money can buy.

YES IT IS !!

Would you rather buy a 2015 Turbo with 20k miles or a 2020/2021 Carerra S w/ 10k miles - assuming equal price of around $130k ?

Good review. I'd politely correct your pronunciation of debris though, if I was in your company I would. The s is silent. Debri or bebree is the way to go.

Uuuu that car is fast !!!

I have 996 and 997.1 Turbo and ill keep them as long as i can they are my classics :) i dont like or need the new turbos tbh

The 991.2 is better in every way. You should give it a try... steering feel, power, handling overall, the entertainment units, PDK is quicker, et al.

Talking about the 997 buttons, nothing compared to Enzos revenge in ferraris.

Sell my 2015 Nissan GT-R FBO e85 bigger injectors fuel pumps for one of these?

I can't believe anybody would put lowering springs on a Porsche. That's sacrilege!

Oh man drive the 991.2 Turbo S. You'd be blown away how much faster it is than the standard 991.1 Turbo

What happened to the Shelby, I sold mine and have a 991.1, handling is more fun in the 911 imho

1:54 not wanna sound mean, but did you have a chance to also drive a turbo without rear steering? I have watched a review of a guy who owned several porsches and he was once doing some sort of track/performance day with a bunch of other people. those people were talking the whole time about the amazing rear steering and how good it was, until my review guy noticed that all those cars in fact didnt have the rear steering option. He talked to the organizer and he was like "yeah, you are right, but please dont tell everyone, we couldnt get the ones with actual rear steering...". Long story short: the standard steering of the turbo and 911 in general is already amazing enough, which makes me question if this several thousand dollar option is actually worth it and even noticable if you are not an experienced perforamance driver + on a high speed track

Tramlining?

Yes yes and yes!!!!!

Buy it

I ve Porsche macan turbo it's in the shop as this moment.. Don't buy if you're short on Cash not credit.

best purchase I've ever made..

Before I even started the video. "Yes."

The answer is yes

de·bris /dəˈbrē,ˌdāˈbrē/ Do not get the PCCB for track ... well do it ... but expect some $ to replace them ... I have had about 10 track days with my 991 Turbo S ... done 56k miles ... and now I might have to replace the discs ... I will know next service when they will do a density check ... if they are gone ... I'm looking at $25k for replacement set. I do love them though ... saving weight, better acceleration, better braking, no fade ... but $$$ ... When you are at 150-200 it does actually not feel that planted on autobahn. It might have been the section I was on, but at time I felt the car was skipping sideways which made it very iffy when I was hitting 200mph. In the M5 CP I felt no issue at all hitting 195mph and that was with quite a bit cross wind. The M5 was planted while the 911 felt iffy at those speeds.