Is the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS the perfect 911 AND my obvious upgrade ? | 4K 

It wouldn’t be a Porsche video without me making a mistake. Clearly had my GT3 head on and was getting excited. Clearly not an NA. Missed that slip of the tongue in the edit. Oops 🙊

Porsche gave me a new 911 GTS for a weekend. Amazing car but almost too much power. Also felt some turbo lag, but didn’t use sports mode correctly. Back in my 718 Boxster thought it would feel step-down, but really doesn’t. 718 is a different ride, but so much fun. Possibly get a 911 convertible one day, but 911 and 718 are both superb and very individual cars. The 718 is great value for money as well.

Went from 987 to 911.1GTS, beautiful car but just gone back to a 981 Boxster GTS and love it, it's such a best of both worlds car. KEEP THE BOXSTER PETE 🤩

Quite a few people who've ditched Caysters for 911s have said they miss the old car. The 911 is an icon, a legend, a statement that you've arrived. But I don't think there's anyone who can objectively say the 911 has the better driving dynamics

Yet another great video Ped! The GTS version of the Cayman, Boxster and 911 have long been my choices in the ranges. Not having the spare cash for any Porsche, I usually play for one of those variants on BoTB when I can. I love minis too so we have similar tastes in cars generally!

I drive a 2014 Racing Yellow 991.1, which had 9k miles when I bought it 2 years ago. I can honestly say that the naturally aspirated engine is just incredible. Your comment around how the car feels nice in the drivers seat is right on 👍.

Great video - lovely to see the smile of your face when you open it up! I have a 718 Cayman which I love. This is all relevant to me as I have the same dilemma as you - my budget is limited too. Thank you.

Great video! Having gone from a 991.2 C2S to a 718 Spyder in recent years, I couldn't help but miss the rear engined feel of the 911. Sure the 718 Spyder was epic and arguably the more exploitable on a back road, but the 911 felt that bit more special.. not to mention more usable if you have two small children... ps. I have a manual Carrera T on order which on paper could be viewed as a step backwards in outright pace, but that would be splitting hairs.

Great Videos! I went back in time and used a few of yours to help me decide to make the move from a 997.2 C4S Cab to a 991.1 Turbo S Cab. I like your real life observations.... plus I also have a mini schnauzer to consider.....

Quality work as ever. Refreshing and rare that someone is honest about budgetary restrictions, many a channel at least allows the impression that money is no object. I for one shall look forward to that 911 being on your driveway at some point in the none too distant future.

I just purchased a 991.2 4 GTS and absolutely love it. I love how you couldn’t keep from breaking out into a huge smile after a few minutes of driving!

Thanks for an awesome video again. I’ve just purchased a 2 yr old 911 992 C4S Cab in black and can’t wait to collect it on Saturday. I’ll attach a pic of our collection and maybe upload a small video when back home.

Hi Pete - my first Porsche was a 718 GTS 2.5 Coupe. Loved it but like you, I longed for a flat 6 992 CS. I’ve had the 992 for just over 2 years now and have just come back from a road trip to Lake Garda, via a Porsche Factory / Museum tour. They only build 250 cars a day for the world hence the wait and low depreciation. On the waiting list for a 992.1 Cab2S. Just hope to get my allocation before hybrid version released. It’s an amazing car. Although I have gone for the S again, the base is all you need for UK roads. Good luck with your search. Looking forward to your Goodwood films, especially as I won’t be there this time. Keep up the great content

911 GTS is a 3.0 turbo charged engine, only N/A powered Porsches are the GT3, the Cayman/Boxster GTS 4.0, GT4 and the Spyder.

Best review yet. My 992 Carrera 2 GTS is due in September. I can't wait !!!

Epic Porsche content, please keep locked 🔒 on Porsche!

Boxster Spyder is where it’s at…both 981 and 982 are truly special cars. Had a number of 911’s (still have a bland but loved 996 C2 cab) but the new 911 ‘s feel like my company hack. Great as a daily but no longer a special weekend car unless a GT# . Just my humble opinion.

Great video yet again. Keep them coming

Thanks for sharing another one of your very inclusive-style offerings Pete. Your channel is just the perfect destination for a Porsche enthusiast. Now in your shoes I would opt for a 991.2 GTS. Values had begun to drop as the 992 was introduced but through the past six months they have begun to firm up again. I wonder though if you would consider the Carrrera 4 GTS given our inclement weather, its all-round usability and near bulletproof handling. The Targa as you are aware is an all-wheel drive as is the Turbo. I love the 991.2 and visually, it offers a little more differentiation than the obviously very capable 992 series. Yes the 992 is doubtless a better car with a much updated interior. Porsche always sees to it that a successive generation is exactly what its meant to be but the 991.2 is an excellent machine. A car you that you can daily for many years to come. Perhaps even the one that is your forever 911. IMHO naturally. Look forward to your next vid. Stay safe!!

I know I have previously commented here I am not a Porsche fan but I think you may have converted me. The sounds on downshift are simply awesome. I love my i-Pace for instant speed but I am thinking I miss the sounds of a car underneath me. Those seats would be a non negotiable for me whatever the cost. I will need to wait until my son has finished Uni and I don't need to pay for a flat for him before I can look at Autotrader again. I have been watching the live feed from Goodwood and I am still waiting for the commentary team to say "driven by Petrol Ped" but we have 2 days to come so I am waiting patiently.

Great review as always.Very nice car.I'm sure you will be in your own 911 at some point.

Wow that green 911 GTS looks beautiful and sounds the business too, something us average Joe's can only dream of owning lol, looks like u had a blast driving that one Mr petrol ped, must admit Porsches look great in green best colour for them I think 👌💪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Great review, as always. I first saw and fell in love with a 911 when I was 14 years old. Some 50 years later I am expecting a 992 GTS in September and I can't wait. I wimped-out on the centre-lock wheels for the reasons you mentioned and I was ultra cautious on the options because the prices are eye-watering. My only disappointment is that I can't specify my tyre preference - seemingly the guys in Zuffenhausen make that choice for you. The Michelin PS4's would be great and the P Zero's a close second but I really don't want the Goodyear Eagles and it seems wrong that buyers can't decide when options exist for the fabric used for the sun visors or other equally trivial items. When it finally arrives I hope it is as good as you and other RU-vidrs tell me it is!

Cheers Pete. Just picked up a new 4 GTS Cab, same colour as you and Tracey took for the weekend a while back. Your vid convinced us on the sa.e colour and roof and cab! I think unless you want poverty spec you are 20 to 25k in extras. I optioned the delete -10mm for normal S suspension and it is fine on UK roads. Good luck hunting for possibly your next car.

Can certainly recommend a 991.2 Carrera T - residuals pretty solid, so will sit well with finance companies. i bought one a couple of months ago in manual with Lichfield tune and Sharkwerks exhaust. Bloody lovely thing

I am pretty sure the new Carrera T with simple stage 1 tune is the perfect way to go. Best daily possible and still huge pottential on the track

I'm fortunate to have both a Boxster and a 992 GTS and there's no comparison. Have the gloss black aero kit and it looks fabulous. On the advice of friends and after driving several i went with PASM. Its 10mm higher which you really can't tell but on our crap roads its makes a huge difference to ride quality. I could comfortably daily it but without PASM i think the ride would get wearing.

Hey Ped from San Diego again. Love that Python Green 911 GTS and it reminds me of going into Pioneer Porsche in Denver in 1980 and seeing a brand new Python Green 911 Coupe in the showroom. Love at first sight! I bought my first Porsche two years later. It was a lightly used 1978 Guards Red 911SC Targa. Drove that car all over Colorado for several years and then from Denver to Tampa FL and finally out to San Diego. Never let me down once. I honestly think you're in the sweet spot with your beautiful Boxster GTS, especially given the price you paid. Hang on to it. Where else are you going to get that kind of top-down performance and style for that price any more?

Two different animals. I had a 981 Boxster Manual and I loved it. Ordered a 2022 992 Carrera S Manual Cabriolet and it’s my daily driver…no regrets.

That is pretty much my ideal 911, but without the lightweight pack. Python green really pops, I totally love it❤️

Thanks Pete , love your work mate 👍

Great review as ever 👍😎

Another great review Pete, I would probably go for the carrera T , if I was in the position to buy.

A 991.2 Carrera T would be worth a look and not too much more than you paid for the Boxster, compared to a new 911 at least.

Have to agree daily diver comfort seats. I’ve not driven a modern 911, but the auto blip is great. Manual box looks awesome. I just feel they are too big, but I’m driving a 993 so I would say that 🤣

That’s certainly a beautiful drivers car Pete. Love the colour I saw a 911 in a fantastic blue once but could never find the colour on their configuration site.

Great review Ped

Brought my 911 3yrs ago for £105k 11k miles & We Buy any Car valuation now is £90k..& your right lead times are horrendous

Also, both great cars but there is a reason the 911’s are icons…superb.

Before you rush into a 991.2 GTS I had one and although very quick it did nothing for me I had rear steer and PDCC with PDK etc. I let it go and still dont miss it other than the looks. I had a 997 GTS manual GTS 2wd and preferred it. I would not have rws, PDCC or pdk again. If you really want a 911 then look very closely at the 991.1 GTS 2wd before you jump as its a more engaging at lower speed shall we say. I would say however I preferred my 981 spyder over both of them but it has its issues like the gearing and lazy engine tune amongst others.

A great color and a cool car. Great video Sir Pete! I seen a white gt3 rs this last weekend it was amazing. Now I’m gonna think kermeit the frog drives a green Porsche lol

I've always wanted a 356! But either of these would be nice 😊 Great video, thanks.

Great review. I went from a 981 GT4 with carbon buckets to the ‘base’ 992 with quite a few options. I miss the GT4, owned it for about three years, but the 992 is a stunning car. It’s a shame Porsches are going up in price such a lot. 😓😓😓 The ‘base’ 992 has plenty of power and allows you to Rev it out without being worried about losing you licence. Ps. As far as I’m aware all 992s, excluding GT products, are turbo powered.

Love it! Great review. Want one. However, just got a S3 8V.👍

A very good analysis. The 992 GTS/4GTS is a very enjoyable, efficient, practical and reliable car. Wether with a light pack or not. I used to own a 981 Cayman S and now drive the above. Porsche certainly knows how to make engines and gearboxes. There is a very unique driving experience with these cars, the first of all being the sensational driving position, with the wheel facing you like in a race car (and not like in a lorry). I think one makes the right choice with any flat-6 potted Porsche as long as the car is in great condition. Ultimately I am a 911 fan, but I wouldn’t mind a 718 Speedster 😎

Great review Pete, but I'm not no where near that league. You're right though a 991.2 GTS is a good option, but knowing you it would either be the Targa or the Cab version. The HT isn't an option, unless you've borrowed it for the week. 👌👍😜

That’s a great spec but comfort seats for sure and the pups need space !!! Great review 🍻🇨🇦👍🏻

Love the Python green. Given the pricing surely a Boxter or Cayman GTS 4.0 with the flat 6 is actually a good compromise?

i've got the carbon buckets in my 718 which is my only car, it is a bit annoying having to lift yourself up and out then at the shops but they feel so good when you decide to step on it. regular seats in other cars just don't feel right any more, like you're on the seat rather than in it.

Hello pal, lovely looking car, I never realised what all of the model letters denoted. One day I’ll get to drive one. 👍🇬🇧

After a few yrs in a 981 base , and a 718S Cayman, I was looking at base 992’s as couldn’t quite stretch to an S. They felt more like a refined GT car than a sports so tried a high spec 991.2 S with ceramics, rear wheel steer , buckets etc and I thought wow this is more like it..like a Cayman on steroids and the sound is glorious!

Hi Ped As you are aware I am huge fan of the brand. 911 love them, my Carrera 4S Cabrio I would rate as best car I have been fortunate to own. Following our house move and downsize, 2 cars out of 5 had to go including the 911. If I were to consider another it would rule out the latest versions, too expensive. Therefore 991 gen1 GTS Cabrio or 997 GTS Cabrio. Whilst you have to accept an older car with the 997, careful search brings up some very good cars with excellent spec and relatively low mileage, and money wise Boxster prices. I can confirm very useable, fantastic driving experience, and of course the Pups would travel 1st Class.😎😎

Pete I was in the same place as you in April. Was thinking 991.2 GTS as that’s what I though my budget could stretch to. However, as I was using finance for the purchase and the residuals were so much better on a 992, I ended up with a 3 year old 992 C2S with PDK, chrono, sport exhaust and some other nice bits of spec for a couple of hundred a month less than the equivalent 991.2 GTS. Take a look you might be surprised!

Great stuff, I would love the same next. THink prices of second hand will go through the roof again as the new generation comes out. Anyway, you mentioned auto blip' but whilst I think I know what you mean I am not entirely sure and wondered if it is something I have on my Cayman 718 S PDK? I expect not as it's PDK but not really sure about such techincal things. It would be good to see you describing how to drive such cars, that is, the skill of using the gears correctly on a 'B' road, launch control, how to use the throttle (do you push stright to the metal) etc. etc. I always think I don't use mine to its full potential. Obviously speed limits need to be considered but it would be nioce just to know the basics of how to drive a Porsche to its full potential. Looking forward to the next video.

Anything with a Porsche badge on it is my preference 👍 love the GTS in that colour.

Pete, enjoyed the vlog and never worry about waxing lyrically about a wonderful car. The elephant in the room I feel is the price, it’s not Porsche specific but the market in general for enthusiasts seems to have went above and beyond the usual increases as time passes. Good plan to look at the 991 variants but I wouldn’t hang about as the prices are on the rise. Personally I think you’ve found a sweet spot with the Boxster and possibly a 4.0 variant or spyder might be a better fit? All the best, Kevin.

We just swapped from a 718 GTS4.0 to a 911T sans back seats. Fitted out with dog harness and carpet protection, it’s perfect for us and Jess the Labrador 😀

Almost 20k miles on my 2022 992 Carrera S Manual. Love this icon! ❤

Don’t forget the T Pete. Had mine 2 months - perfect road car, manual box and less cash.

I prefer the targa over the convertible as that's a bit bulky on the back. Look forward to see what your next car will be.

Great video and so nice to see ICE back on the menu! 👍

My advice would be to keep the Boxster and buy the car you alluded to in one of your podcasts with Joe - the GR Yaris ! It offers all the performance you can use on a British B road with (slightly) more space and with four wheel drive you can use it all year road. You won't regret it (I bought one replacing my M240i).

What a delicious car! I agree though, price hike is a bit scary. Everyman's 10 car garage has a 911. 😎😁

There are lashing points back there for the dogs

Although...That GTS with the stripped out back seats and extra's does put it in the same category as the T which is a great car and my pick of the 992 range.

Love it. What a car... 7 gears, when would you ever get into 7th gear or even 6th, but I guess there are times when you might get into op gear/s. Cheers Pedro.

I like That one, not the seats, not the rear seat delete and certainly not Kermit Green or Puke Green. As a daily the solid roof best option.

Pete, all of these motors are turbos (exception gt3/rs). Otherwise, great review. I personally am finding it hard to pick between a 718 spyder and 992 carrera T

Great review. To be clear, the 992 is not Naturally Aspirated, they have two turbos. Now, the GT4 and Spyder are the last of the NA flat sixes :-)

Great review as always… Had my Cayman GTS4.0 for 18mths and it’s amazing, but…. started to look at 911’s because I “need” to have a 911!! The GTS is the affordable sweet spot the current 911 range, so test drove a 992 C2 GTS manual. Awesome car, looked a step up from the GTS4.0 until I drove it. Insanely fast, but just didn’t have the intimate, engaging feel of the cayman, or the sound of N/A engine. It felt big and fidgety over bad roads. I was expecting to be blown away , but wasn’t. Cost to swap was 70k!! I desperately wanted a 911 but the test drive made me realise how good the Cayman GTS4.0 really is!! So will keep the GTS4.0 and buy a Macan instead 😂

I’ve had a few Porsches and my next one has to be a 992 Turbo 👌🏽

Hi Pete. Are you ready to have a drive of my hybrid turbo 718 Cayman yet? It might give you some inspiration lol

Yep book this into my dream garage Pete. 👍possibly not in the python green , but I’d take it. Lol

I will watch the video in a short while but the answer is yes get a 992 GTS. Loving mine.

I ditched my 911 for a GT4, nuff said!

You can get a 991.1 s for 70k and in my opinion sounds great , has lots of low down pull and a great top end . It’s a bigger car than the 997 but still looks classic 911. The 992 just looks bloated and difficult to justify the price

There’s nothing like a Porsche!!!!

Hi Pete, great video, however I don’t understand why you mention na 911’s a few times but the 992 GTS is indeed a Turbo, also there is no certainty that the mark2 992 will only be available as a hybrid, my guess is that they will do something similar to the Panamera, with internal combustion only and hybrid options, let’s hope so anyway

Hi maté great Porsche my dream car like your videos 👍😁

992 pref. (or 991.2) Carrera 4 Cabriolet for me. The 992 C4 Cab as I would spec one with PTS and all the options I'd want comes to ~138K on the configurator. If I were to spec an exclusive manufaktur interior as well it would push the price to ~150K! So, I think the exclusive manufaktur interior is just too much, but I think PTS is worth it, at least for my tastes. Even without PTS, a C4 Cab build to my specs would be 130K+, and I reckon by the the time you're speending that much, the extra for PTS can be worth it. However, I don't think PTS is worth it just to get a slightly different shade of a colour that is offered non-PTS. I see a lot of PTS colours that most people wouldn't see as different to a non-PTS colour. And of course, it's hard to justify paying for PTS for a colour that was a regular offering on the previous generation. The fact that the price of the base 911 has gone up circa 14K over the last couple of years is hard to take, but it's simply a sign of thee times. However, I think the Cayman/Boxster GTS 4.0 by comparison looks increasingly good value, and the 911 range harder to justify paying extra for. That said; I just love the look of the 911 and I like that bit extra interior space. I've seen quite nicely spec'd 992 C4/C2S Cabs with low miles for circa 95K, and 991.2 Cabs for less than 70K. My head says that either of these is a better way to go than ordering new, and I think for most people, who end up spec'ing very similar builds, it would also make financial sense. IMO, placing an order for a brand new car only makes sense if you want something significantly different, or of course if you're going down the leasing route. I'm getting on in years and I still tend to think of buying cars outright, or maybe with a little bit of finance, but I appreciate that these days most people are getting new cars on a lease deal, which can make getting a new car a very different proposition. If I could see a way to placing an order for a brand new 992.1 C4 Cab with PTS, etc, I'd do it. I generally like to keep my cars longer than most people, and I think cars are already complicated enough. I'd much prefer a non-hybrid 911 in the longer term. But, if you change your cars within the warranty period, as most new car buyers do, I'd probably wait for the 992.2.

Overkill Pete. Boxter all day as a convertible. Better looking IMO. I drove a 911.2 GTS Targa vs my Spyder…Spyder all day for me. Having said that, would I like to have a 911…yes, but maybe the base w/o any goodies

Honey we need to upgrade to a 911 because it have seats for the dogs. Love this excuse 👌😂

Hi from Jacksonville FL.

I sold my 992 911S. Really uncomfortable no lumber support in normal 4!wat power seats and I’m 6”2 and it had 7 factory faults. After having 5 Porsches I’m now taking a break. Don’t forget the new 992 point 2 911 comes out later this year.

GTS at 120quid, is cheap!! Over 250quid in Aust. Helped my mate just order one, A$434k!! Same as a base GT3, just can't get a GT3. We we told 18-24mth, but ended up only being 9m. As for the hybrid, they are delayed until mid '24 we were told, as of only 15Jul23. And the dash on the 992.2 is horrible. I think you need to talk to ya mate, Joe, he bagged the crap out of the GTS. Maybe a T or second hand GT3 is for you? But do what is right for you and no one else. Personally I prefer a NA engine....GT3 or pre 98 (and yes, for others, I've had a real turbo!). PS, so glad that you told people how to get into buckets, they are a must in a GT car!! many people just throw themselves in and then complain. Don't get a turbo, you can't use it on the roads anymore. Also I remember 3 gears, ha!

Carrera T with manual is the value pick!

That green is horrific…… love the silver

I 'had' a 911 way back, 1970's version, never liked it, just a Vdub with a good engine. I'm sure I'm way out-of-date in my opinion but it has put me off them ever since. Seeing you getting bumped around in that reminds me how hard sports cars are to live with.

I’ve had a 996 c4s, 997 GTS, 991.1 GTS, 991.2 gt3 and now a 992 targa GTS and just test driven a Boxster GTS 4.0 which I get delivered later in the year, and I honestly would stick with the Boxster it’s such a complete car, size, power, dynamics

Cracking video

I just got my Cayman GTS delivered and I'm thinking about a 911 already. I'd probably get the Carrera T with carbon buckets.

It’s disheartening when you walk into your Porsche dealership and say you have £10k-£15k deposit and £1k a month to spend and they show you little interest and point you to a £75k base Macan with a few options…..

To me the 718 Boxster looks far far better than the 992 911. The Boxter to me looks like a conservative beautiful Ferrari where as the 911 looks like a tuned and flattened VW Beetle

Every 992 is a turbo. A bit of a cock up; but hey if you thought the turbo was NA that has to be a good thing. Anyway great video. Michael

991 last of the N/A You were driving a 3.0 twin turbo 992 Great review non the less just not got the same beautiful scream as a N/A motor and the price.....😮

Been blessed with fantastic weather.........thunder in the distance...........OMG if we'd only known.

718 Spyder or for more space a 991.2 GT3 - similar money to a 992 GTS but won't depreciate as much and is better built than a 992

Consider a 991.1 Ped. 991.2 were the first of the turbo cars. A .1 will be NA, and potentially pre-OPF - then you’ll get a proper flat six noise ! 😀. Downside will be that there’s no CarPlay. Let me know if you’d like to drive one 😉

Great car, the one I aspire to owning.

Why should u sell or change the one u got U have its a wonderful car . I love ❤️ the Boxster . I saw 👀 this video 3 times now never before I have done that. The last time I did twice was when u did the video of the RED Jacs . A year or 2 ago. 🏁🇦🇺