Porsche 911 HONEST Ownership Review - 5,000 Miles update - Visiting Podium Place in 992 Carrera S 

In other words, you have just pointed out what a privilege it is to own a 911. And I agree with you 😎

I am a car mad dad myself and also have a 992 Carrera S (manual clutch though) and this is the first video of yours I have seen. Really liked the honest review and agree with your points. Also good idea about donating the proceeds to charity! Shame not more youtubers do the same. Thums up from me! You have a new subscriber!

Great review thanks! Can’t wait to pick mine up in a week. 😊 Also really great that you donate the proceeds of your channel to such a worthy cause. As someone with a channel on my own (not this one or car related) I know how much time effort and cost goes into producing content! Bravo. 👏🏼

Nice video, I’ve run a 992 C4S as a daily for the last two years and concur. The best car I’ve ever owned by a mile, so easy to drive, so quick, even quite practical (for a sports car).

awesome stuff. i've had a 992 s cab for a year now, been babying it until recently, and i discovered that this thing is *fast*. it puts the power down so well for a RWD; as a contrast, the BMW F10 M5 is spinning rear tires all day when i hit the throttle, while the 992 is smooth. just a great car.

Just a note on the 911 seats. If you're a bigger gentleman with broader shoulders (around 50 inch chest +) you may struggle to fit in the (18 way) sport seats, which I believe you @carmaddad have. I sat in a 992 Turbo and I didn't really fit in the Sport seats. I kind of just sat on top and it was very uncomfortable. They do a (14 way) comfort seat which was much better. Just wanted to point this out if any bigger gents are thinking of buying a 911 and then don't fit in.

I sold my 992 2S and bought a 2017 V10 R8 and the R8 is a MUCH better car. The sound, the steering, and the overall feel are better than the 992 2S. It's exotic and amazing.

Great review and interesting hearing about the track days. Picking up my 992 next week 😀

Awesome video. I agree with your perspective after owning mine for a year or so. Absolutely brilliant car for nearly all purposes, especially the fun ones. I agree some of the switchgear and touch surfaces are a bit chintzy. Not terrible, but somewhat noticeable, gor me especially the power window and mirror controls. That’s about it. Enjoy your car, and continued good luck with the channel! I love the donation format.

Love what you’re doing with this channel! Awesome way to give back to your community!! I have the exact same car and spec as you - (mine is dolomite silver metallic), same spyder wheels etc but mine is manual which is a blast to drive. I have had more cars that I care to count but this one…I have never loved a car this much and I have no intention of ever selling it. I’m 6ft 1 and the only thing that drives me crazy about it is the visor doesn’t extend along the side window and the sun will pierce through that gap and blinds the crap out of me.

Thanks Dale, so few real world reviews of cars. Great to hear about the real ownership experience. 👍

Good review mate! Good to see you're still enjoying the 992

Awesome thumbnail. One of the nicest Porsche photos I've seen. It's entirely the reason I clicked the video and the content then made me sub. Hopefully that's helpful info. Cheers! PS let me know if you ever want to upgrade from the 911 and take my 2016 Dacia for a spin. 90 bhp is no joke.

Great review. OPC Nottingham is my PCGB region OPC of choice (R8). I sit really between several regions (R5 North West & R8 East Mids) and in my experience of the OPC's who cater for R5 & R8 ...Nottingham are by far the best ...Look forward to more content

Great Video! My first video I've watched from your channel - definitely won't be the last!

Lovely to see this honest review. Something I’m beginning to think is that the 4.0 718 is the porsche of the moment IF you want the original experience of sound and dynamic ability. Very interested in your view

My 2022 Carrera S Cab Manual will never see the track but I have tons of fun on back roads….nice review!

I think you nailed it. Sure, you can find a few faults, like with materials or road noise or tech package, small things like that. But, you don't find fault with quality and reliability. And, if you take it to the track, then it all makes sense. A key thing you said is when you said you got what you expected, maybe a little bit more. That is why 911s are so loved and have such good resale these days. Thanks.

Great vid! Considering one, myself. And eat a sausage roll for me! Cheers from the States!

Great review and I love that you support great causes, definitely subscribing now.

New sub here! Having driven every generation 911 Turbo/Carrera/GT3, I must confess to me the 992 is too much of a polished luxobarge to be really interested in getting one. Of course I’m interested in following where Porsche is heading and have been doing over the years, having owned double digit P-cars from 4x 964s (2X C4, C2 & Turbo), a lovely 993 C2, C4 (.1 Tip) & GT3CS (.2) 996, 997 (.1 CS & .2 C2) s and the last one which were a 991.2 Carrera T before test driving several 992s (C4S & Turbo S). To me the 992 just grew out of being a proper sports car and into a comfy do-it-all grand tourer and along with the 2 things you mentioned on the negative side, along with the fact it gotten just too big for my liking, it meant I jumped off the 911 bandwagon and went 718 instead, which to me is the new Porsche of choice. Of course I kept my favorite generation 911 which is the first Porsche I’ve owned, a 964 C4 built to my taste, sporting a Bilstein suspension, a tuned 300hp engine breathing through a 100-cell sport catalyst and a shouty cup exhaust. Daily duties is carried out in the base E3 Cayenne which is perfect for trailering the 718 4RS to and from tracks in comfort.

Great video. Nice to hear an experienced review from a normal person and not a journalist or youtuber who has the car for a few days max. Your ownership comments mirror my thoughts of my 992 S ownership. Have to say though, I swapped my PDK S for a Manual 992 GTS and it feels like a totally different car. As a weekend toy (not a daily) I find the manual epic fun. If you can find one to test give it a go, would love to hear your thoughts.

Great video and review, beautiful car and I like your Tudor Black Bay GMT.

Thanks for helping out people who will never have the money to buy any of these cars. Thanks for thinking about the poor plebs. Cheers

Happy Birthday 🎉mate, I think spending it with a 911 CS is not too shabby at all😂. Thanks for sharing the vlog and I look forward to further updates. Cheers, Kevin

Ordering this exact model and color for 992.2!

Awesome Tudor

This Californian immediately recognized Laguna Seca on the simulator. Turns Three and Four, if memory serves. Oh, and yes, the Porsche's nice. Well done.

The only negative I can see is that I can’t afford one yet 😂 Good to hear you’re enjoying it and it’s everything you thought and more.

Interesting ‘real world’ review/round-up, thanks. 👍

I’ve just picked up a 991.2 C4 GTS with PCCBs, very tempting to always look at the best models Porsche are very skilled at subtle changes every year that keep customer continually changing, but for me I think whilst I have an older car, it’s 70K cheaper than the new one, so plenty of $$$ for Premium unleaded😅

Planing to get a Porsche approved used car as well. My targeted specs is quite similar to your car, primarily the GT silver, 18 way sports plus to name the few. So far still searching for those specs…can’t wait to get mine!

Great vid, I’ve followed you since before I bought my 650d coupe like yours, identical bar the piano black! How does it compare this beast?!

Cracking video. These modern 911s just do everything really well. And unless you're doing track days all the time, a Carrera S will nail almost every task.

Love the honest review!

On a 2 year waiting list to get this same model but in manual. Nice review 🥂

Turbo engines need high octane fuel and even E blend to run good. I’m wondering what is on the fuel cap? 95 or 98

I have a C2GTS in Carmine Red coming June 25. Should be great. I skipped RAS, PDCC and PCCB are not available globally right now. Other than that, ticked most of the boxes.

Hi great video , but you do know you can simplify the display so the dial are bang on ,in the middle of the steering wheel,

Hi Dale, I’m looking to get my first 911(992) and wondered if I should go for a 4 or 4S as the amount of power worries me just going through two wheels. What do you think ?

Awsome video. CMD are you wearing a Black Bay GMT ?

Hi Dale how does the Road noise compare to the M2 I am considering selling my M2 for the Carrera S

Legitimate question - why don’t cars in the UK ever seem to have tinted windows? Is it not allowed over there?

You mentioned you were worried about how much fuel you used when at the track, just what kind of mileage did you get? Interesting to know what that's like when you're driving it at the edge. Thanks.

Nice review. I noticed the wind noise, did you opt for the noise insulated lightweight glass? If no, have you tried one that got it and noticed any difference?

Good video. I'm coming from BMW land... You kinda touched on this, but what about lack of HUD as a negative? Also, BMW has larger iDrive screen and dash screens which are all digital as opposed to the fixed gauges of Porsche. I'm considering a 911 after my M8 if BMW doesn't make another decent looking coupe and wonder how much I'd miss those things.

Nice balanced review

I had a GTS for 3 years. Nice car wonderful engineering but the overall costs for driving and tags and taxes just kill the experience. Worst of all is the terrible proprietary stealership experience where they just simply rip you off for everything then try to murder you on trades. It really is a scam

Great review man. GTS next?

i agree! I love my porsche 911 targa 4 gts

I had a 2017 911 S with a manual. Very nice quality and fast....but so fast that you can't really enjoy it much. Also pretty heavy. I enjoyed my 2009 911 base more cause it was more fun to drive and go through the gears. I don't have the 911 anymore and I am an early list to get a Lotus Emira as well as the 911T. Once I get both I will keep one and get rid of the other. I like the quality and build of the 911 and long term value, but I think I will like the uniqueness of the Emira more which is about impossible to get.

Did you compare 911 992 to Mercedes E coupe before purchase? What's your take on E coupe? 911 could be my next car but not sure if I would get used to 911's interior glossy/matte plasticky vibe. I don't speed so a 911 C4 or C4S could suit my needs. Any insights will be highly appreciated.

P.S A lapel mic would really help audio, not good in the car

Love the PS sweat shirt.

Beautiful Tudor GMT

This review popped into my feed for some reason. Its good that you're getting enjoyment from the car but to be frank I find most of the 992 Carreras to be a fairly bland experience, the 3L twin turbo is a good unit but overall the standard line have become a series of grand tourers with dial up HP and torque numbers. They are very different to the NA cars of old and NA GT division cars that really are the icons. On track you may be able to keep up with a GT4 for one or two laps but then it will be game over being fair you're not a track rat and you pointed out you purchased the 992 C2 as a daily driver. The rear axle steering makes a very significant difference to the handling of both the 991 and 992 series cars (literally game changing), more so as these new 911s are getting ever larger and heavier. Personally, I would pick a GT division car every day of the week (I don't know anyone that wouldn't) - the 991.2 GT3 Touring was a great car very similar to the much loved 911R and the RS is simply next level. Final point, the 992 interiors could have been lifted from any Benz/BMW or Audi - just bland. As some one that has owned Porsche sports cars for ~ 20 years plus five years of Cup, this is the first water cooled generation I haven't purchased - I haven't given up completely with Porsche (still own two GT div cars) but decided to take on a 296 GTB in preference to a 992 GT3 RS. PS not trying to be negative but pointing out there are very different perspectives on the 992 911 series and perhaps your review reflects a relatively narrow ownership window/experience. PPS watch out for the depreciation (if it matters to you - it may not).

Black interiors are so unimaginative

Literally puts me off buying a Porsche.

What’s the name of that tune if you don’t mind me asking. Beat is🔥🔥🔥

How can I reduce the tyre noise? Please help

Good video cheers! Is that a Tudor or Rolex GMT?

Generally speaking VAG across the board, accept Bentley and Bugatti have been gradually reducing the interior trim quality from everything I have seen and it’s year on year… constant. Such a shame to see them constantly bundling software and dropping material quality.

Nice car, sorry that you have the steering wheel on the wrong side...

I can’t get past the flagrant use of a sausage roll with the alcantara steering wheel..

Think silver is the best colour for a 911

Great video Loved to own a 911 but best I can do is on my ps5 on GT7 🙊 Tyre not cheap eh

Glad you are still enjoying it Dale, no regrets leaving BMW.?

As a Carrera 4 owner for 15 years I continue to be disappointed by people posting videos about Porsches and NOT pronouncing Porsche properly.....

Nice watch. Try getting a jubilee strap.

Head up, singular.

Happy cake day 🎉🎉

Weird, my 991.1 was solid interior.

What after you own a 911? 💭 Mclaren 😌

First!

I wish he would have gotten to the point a lot faster.

Tudor GMT?

Ive had 911s for years. 997, 2 991s, 991 GT3RS, 992 S, 992 GTS. I recently sold my 992 GTS because the car has become so sterile. The turbo motor is good with the transmission but its boring when compared to the NA cars of old.

Great video, but you really need to stop taking your hands off the wheel.

I think you are letting yourself down by not understanding the difference between unleaded and super unleaded petrol, let alone what ethanol does to mpg..... Your engine will have its ignition retarded to prevent knocking and thus reduce power, efficiency etc. HTH.

more B road drives dude

Putting standard fuel on Porsche? You mean regular fuel? Why buy premium car and fuel regular lol 😂

why do you British have to be such a nitpickers? you're driving a frickin 911, a dream of many! Enjoy it and stop looking for things that aren't really a problem!

Manual for me and number plate tacky, but otherwise nice

A very overpriced icon though

Whats the longevity look like though if you're tracking it often?

Holly crap you eat and drink in your 992 .?!!