Is the 997.2 911 Carrera the new 993? Investment Review Walkaround #45 Diary of a Porsche Specialist 

Thanks Bhinesh, I can see that and hadn’t considered it before. Thanks so much for your insight! Raj

Eh, not really. I own a 997 and it still uses all VW/Audi electronics. The biggest thing that makes the 911 unique is a bespoke chassis, suspension, and engine. Every mechanical bit on the car that affects how it drives, is made specifically for a Porsche. Specifically for a 911 or a Cayman/Boxster/718. Really the only difference between the 911 and the mid engine variants is that the rear seats are traded for the engine and they put a little trunk in the back. The modernization of the interior is about the same between the 993->997->991. The 996 was... different. Why a 911 is so expensive is definitely partially heritage, but it's also because they make one body, one engine, one suspension, for one specific car. They don't make a modular platform and make everything from a "roadster" to an SUV with it like many modern carmakers do. They don't make one V6 engine and put it in every car they make. They make a flat six motor and they put it in one exceptionally rigid chassis. THere are no compromises for a sports car because the platform also has to be able to support an SUV. That's also why Porsche purists don' care that Porsche makes SUVs and whatever else people want to drive. The Cayenne is an exceptionally sporty SUV but it also shares a lot of mechanical components with a VW/Audi/Lamborghini Atlas/Q7/Urus. The Taycan and Audi eTron GT are basically the same car. The day Porsche lets VW use its sports car chassis for another VAG product is when Porsche is no longer independent.

Totally agree with this, enjoy it! Raj

Thanks CK for your feedback and insights too, great to hear other views and super to hear you like the video. Cheers, Raj

I love the 997s, perfect size! Raj

Totally agree with this Bob! Thanks, Raj

Thanks Mark! Love that you use your Porsche so much! Raj

Good luck with it Javier! Raj

That’s a great point Graeme, and I do agree. I don’t get GTS very often so used the C4S, but the GTS is the ultimate widebody rear wheel drive for sure. Many thanks, Raj

Agreed and I did :-)

I am biased but short of a GT3 the GTS is amazing an highly collectible now a days.

Thanks Grant for clarifying. Raj

Thanks Phillip, they should remain strong, no new Porsche is ever going to feel/drive/sound like these modern classic 911s. Thanks, Raj

Thanks Toby, great to hear from someone that owns both, very lucky 🍀 enjoy them! Raj

Thanks for the comments and feedback! Raj

Thanks so much! Raj

Thanks Kenny, good to hear you agree! Cheers, Raj

Thanks Peter, most of them are from Porsche, either the white soft indoor version or grey shiny outdoor version. They cost the same in the UK, and there is 10% discount on them with Porsche Club membership too, hopefully the same applies in Switzerland. Thanks, Raj

Thanks Tomas, enjoy your 911! Raj

Thanks Ian! Enjoy it, Raj

Best Version 😏have a 2012 GTS coupe with 6 speed it is perfect.

Looks wise, yes the 993 is the winner for me too. Factoring in price, practicality in using every day I would say the 997.2 is the winner ;-) Thanks Raj

Thanks Martin, hope you are keeping well. Raj

These guys are great and can help: www.nmautomotive.co.uk/product-page/pcm-3-0-carplay-android-auto-kit

I am going to order this kit surprisingly the head unit doesn’t seem super out of date other than that. The touch screen is quick to respond despite its age.

Thanks D Varia, appreciate it. Raj

Thanks Paulo, the first section is a bit dry in my opinion, next one will be better! Raj