The car that TRANSFORMED my business! 

Remember kids, if someone is telling you to over value something, it’s probably because they have a vested interest in it

0:38 “997.2 turbos, no one really cared about, no one really knew about” lol yea no one really knew about 911 Turbos, thanks for making us aware of them. -Dealer with the most overpriced 911’s on the market

Thank you for explaining how dealerships such as yours are actively inflating used car prices

I bought all the cars... now I'm telling everyone to buy them off me for way more... you want it trust me!

This guy literally tells you that he's trying to pump this car's value because he has cornered the market 🙄 At least when Ed did it with the Manual LP640s, he told a compelling story. "I think this could be a half million dollar car in the future" - please go away. These types of people are not enthusiasts. They're speculators that are destroying the hobby. They're here to convince other speculators that these cars are more special and valuable than they are, and gut the car community in the process.

As a generalized comment, can vinwiki please start screening out story tellers? I know there is a need for regular content, and that a lot of the best stories have already been told. However, lately a lot of the stories have been kind of junky to the point where Im not even finishing the video anymore. I dont know about others, but Id be okay if there was an upload every other day as long as the story was really captivating.

C'mon Ed, you're better than running this story. The guy literally says he's trying to drive up the market because he has a vested interest in it.....

I generally love VINwiki stories but I have to admit, this one was a let down... for all the reasons everyone else has already mentioned. This entire video was like a 60 sec clip on loop of my man saying, "They didn't make many 997.2 Turbos, they're great cars, I've bought/sold a bunch of them, please drive the prices higher so I can profit more." I'll give ya a pass on this one VW but lets try and do better. 👍

There are many things this guy said that make me strongly dislike him.

I hate you!! Thank you for driving up the prices… This was a secretly amazing car that Stig from Top Gear owns and talked greatly about.

997.1 turbo manuals were about 70k last year. Now 100k+. PDKs are still around 70-80k. Same with 993. I saw 993 4s auto for 60k in dec last year. Now 100k+. Overall price of 911 went up.......

Purchased a PERFECT 997.2 Turbo manual from Ryan. Top 3 car of my ever changing collection. They are SPECIAL

The amount of times this guy said "if you think about it" is truly astonishing

This applies to any last manual cars… that’s why the F430 manuals are selling for the same price as the Scud, also why the manual Murci is double, if not more, of a regular Murci. The 550 Maranello is double the price of the 575… etc etc

You should make a content on how to earn 6 figures in monthly profits cos I've been reading about investors making up as much and I'd really love to know how to such substantial profit in this current market

The guys he talks about at the beginning as collectors are just speculators in disguise. This entire video is just a scalper admitting it

I don't know what I'd do if I actually herd a car story instead of a car salesman talking about driving up prices so he can make money

I have a dream of owning, driving, and enjoying a 997 turbo. However, the projected prices of $500,000 in the future for a car that costs between $80,000 and $120,000 now seem unrealistic. I hope that there will still be options available at a reasonable price for car enthusiasts like myself. The video I watched has left me feeling a bit discouraged.

Bad reviews if Ryan friedman Porsche Let’s get guys like this out the car world

There goes my dream of ever owning a 997

Bro said summering in the Hamptons…Tell me your rich without telling me your rich…

I see a lot negative comments…but im sure about 80% of the people commenting have never been around the cars lol

I’m not sure where to even begin. You can’t get angry at a guy because he recognizes trends in a certain market, and if he happens to create it and corner it… so be it. Ryan has built a brand that any business person would be envious of. Like anything rare and beautiful, these cars are expensive, and no they are not for everyone. So instead of bashing the guy, why not just appreciate the beautiful machines he brings to the us. And if you think it’s an easy feat give it a try guys.

Bullshit the Mezger powered cars is where it's at.

"I was also part of the problem." Yes, you were.

997 Turbo are one of the great sports cars and will definitely be big $ collectibles in the future. RFMC is on the money

That elva next to the cgt is ours! So freaking cool to see it and technically be in a vinwiki vid, love this channel!

I remember in the late 80's ('88) you couldn't give away a 928 in a 5 speed, everyone wanted the auto. Now, everyone wants the 5 speeds that you can find in decent condition. This car has made some ground, but still a deal and undervalued if you compare to the actual production numbers. The 93-95 GTs bring good money today, but there were so few of them. I owned two 911 Turbo/930s (an '86 (4sp) and '89 (5sp) US Versions. In 1994 I paid $42.5k and $47.5 for extremely low mileage cars and enjoyed them. The 1986 was my daily driver which had box rockers & vents and a KKK turbo upgrade . Even the factory slantnoses used could have been bought at $49-52k back then. I was 26 years old at the time. I was fortunate to been able to acquire those cars. I had a deep love for 1980s Porsches and Grey Market MBs. Especially the euro 500SLs and 500SECs.

So the 997.2 Turbo is the DFI engine as was fitted to the whole range but with turbo's , the 997.1 like the 996 before it (which I think is a more rewarding car) had the legendary Mezger engine in it which is special. The reason most 997 Turbo's were PDK was because that transmission suited the car better than a manual. They're not really a sports car but more of a Sports GT for covering huge mileage very fast on the German Autobahns and for that they were perfect.

So much for owning a 997. I guess I'll go back to 996s with a 997 front end conversion.

Ok this guy definitely has a vested interest in this car, that being said. It is arguably one of the most amazing cars Porsche has ever made… take that how you will.

JFK AUTO is now the exact same thing with the 2019 ZR1 market.

At risk of being outed, I love my Tiptronic 2007 997.1 Turbo. I don't feel like I'm sacrificing noticeable performance and it makes daily driving a comfortable experience. Not for all, I get it, but something to consider - to get an '08 with the early PDK was a ~$15K bump, a manual easily a $20-25K bump. I'm in this car, comfortably, well under $100K and having a blast putting miles on it.

The modern 911 Turbo (996, 997) in a manual has always been one of my dream cars. And it’s looking like it’s going to be a hell of a lot harder to buy one in the future

Crazy how many people in the comments are taking about this story negatively. Here’s a car salesman who set out to find what he believed to be the best low production manual turbo model out there that nobody was interested in at the time and showed them why and the market made itself… it’s not like he woke up to a dealership filled with them and said I’m going to convince people to overpay for my stale inventory, he set out to find great examples of a super low production car. If anything kudos to him. I’ve only heard great things of their reputation and a quick glance at their IG has my head spinning on how they actually find and acquire most of them.

I am considering a 997 turbo myself, it seems like a no brainer.

I think this guy forgot that there was a 997 GT2 and 997 GT3 AND GT3RS which where offered both in a manual transmission. The manual Turbos S will not keep going up because of those 3 cars

The 911 Turbo is simply the best daily driver super car ever. Luxury, reliability, durability and ultimate performance in one package that isn’t matched by anything else. In 2022 a 911 Turbo S, stock except for safety gear, ECU tune and exhaust, running on street legal tires, placed SECOND OVERALL, at Pikes Peak in horrible weather, beating many prototype race cars weighing half as much with twice the power. Truly a lesser known legend except for the real car guys who know.

These comments are comical, acting like “Profit” is a dirty word. He’s an enthusiast who spotted a car before majority of the industry and capitalized on it. A car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, simple as that. I’ve done business with Ryan he’s the man when it comes to these highly sought after 911’s

Great foresight

Amazing guy to do business with. Finds the rarest and craziest cars, always sold at a fair price. Beyond that, stands buy what he sells and will buy back.

These cars really are incredible to own and drive. While the production numbers on the .2 is much lower the .1 turbo manual with the mezger engine is also fantastic and easier on the wallet. Inherently most low production number cars over time increase in value. Usually 20+ years from the time of production. Just look at the old corvettes or camaros. Bottom line is in the lineage of the Porsche 911 the 997 represents last of analog steering, last of manual turbos, the last of a lot of things that make older cars fun. And thats what its all about. Drive it and enjoy it…

Future bag holder spotted.

That’s an amazing story!!! Dude created a name for himself buying rare Porsches. What’s better!!!!

This car has not gone up in value. The US dollar has gone down in value. The new car supply has gone down. Both contributing rising new and use car sales.

Wait until this guy finds out about 996.1 GT3s

I bought several cars from Ryan, he gets the best of the best cars and stands by them. Haters gonna hate, Some of these comments are comical. Mostly from people who are broke. Ryan, find me a speed yellow 997 gt3 please !

Ruining the hobby by inflating prices and keeping the enthusiasts out. Go peddle some fine art.

Re 993: Air cooled baby, air cooled. That is why a 993 Turbo is more than a 997 Turbo.

996 gt2 is the one to get now!

I’m always in the market for 997s and other 911s and had found a few on Ryan’s website that grabbed my attention. I have to say that after watching this video, I’m less than impressed with this dude. Based on similar comments, this is probably not the marketing campaign he was hoping to get out of a Vinwiki video.

I used to be ride or die on manuals until i got to test drive a pdk. I will only ever consider either a 991.2 gt3, 964 or 959.

As much as ppl might want to hate on this guy and ppl like him, they aren't the problem, they are a symptom of the problem which is scarcity which, over time, is simply unavoidable. I believe he is simply telling it like it is.

When I retire, I am going to redline high end cars on test drives. Every day. All day. It is my dream to track dealership cars.

I wouldn't buy antything from this guy, perfect example of car speculant

Glad I got into a manual 997 GTS years ago.

How much did he have to pay for this piece lol

Wow! I’m seeing a lotta whining from folks about a guy that just gave away the secret sauce to his empire. He identified and cornered a very small market and now you wanna crucify him for being The evangelist for the last manual, turbo Porsche. Bravo, I say! Smart move. Ryan’s a stand up guy with a great team behind him, and yeah, he also has the most immaculate inventory. How do I know? Because I’ve met him, trust him, and actually purchased one of those ridiculously low mileage examples from him. One of my best decisions!

The problem with that idea is that it’s the last turbo manual is that they can make more.

I missed that opportunity. But will always be a fan

Give me a 997.1 6MT - the last Mezger motor and a timeless beauty. It feels like the proper successor to the 993 Turbo. I would happily buy a .1 6MT in the $100-$120k range and enjoy it. The 997.2 is cool but not worth the premium with a less storied motor. Ryan seems like a cool dude though.

He's pegging my creep meter.

I own one 997.2 turbo manual in black, perfect state. Like the one of the Stig. Love it and will not sell it so it will be worth 300 k in 8 years because just very few units made and the owners dont want to sell!

Been wanting a 997 for years and just as they started to get within a range for being a real passably between this dude and the crazy c-vid prices not any more.

when i finally was looking for a 997 turbo manual the prices sky rocket

996 4S are taking off

Cars are built to be driven not stored

I have a 2012 997.2 manual turbo white on red leather to sample

Ryan is one of the only honest people left in this industry. The vehicles are serviced in house by a legitimate mechanic. He’s not inflating anything. He’s working off what the market calls for which is what any dealer does.

Why won’t the app load!? Are you about to loose all the data again!?

Having dealt with RFMC I can say this . His cars are solid. he takes his time to track down quality . His pricing isn’t any crazier than what everyone is doing . That’s just what it is in this market but at least you know you’re not getting a lemon . It’s the same thing as houses and watches . I send buddies there when they looking for a rare spec . RFMC is quality

Ben Collins has one…. Must be good

So if there is a sudden shortage of 992.2 turbos available you will pay more for one. He put the price of the car up on himself

So a Turbo for a GT2 money?

Always wanted a 997 Carrera ❤

There’s a fair amount of 997.2 content but aight boss

I own one. Thank you for pumping my bags and not being shy or sly about it... By the way, I have a car to sell to you. Hit me up.

997.2 is a great car but it's no Merci. It will probably reach 300k except for the showroom ones.

Can’t compare a 993 to a 997 at all. It’s a much more desirable body style and will always be that’s why the 997 will be the readhead step child to it. I love the 997 but personally like the 991.2 more. It’s a lot more raw

I think the title of the video says it better than what is in this guy’s head that thinks happen

there’s very strong hate in this comment section. pretty funny the lengths of jealousy that has been validated these days by allowing keyboard warriors to voice there opinion. bunch of jealous people who can’t even achieve a 1/4 of what ryan has done for the porsche community. especially the 997 turbomarket. keep in mind he was doing this in 2017-2018 way before anyone knew how special these turbos were. god forbid he is running a profitable business that wasn’t created overnight we should applaud him not hate. every market has its niche and certain models were being cornered should we kill those dealers as well? if someone were to corner c7 vettes being the last manual vette and makes a living doing that does that make them a bad person? history repeats itself look at old muscle cars- once 20k now 150k. manual murcies- vipers- audis- ferraris- porsches- vettes- all gone up in price. maybe instead of talking smack on the internet put that energy towards buying your fav car or being productive instead of being jealous of someone’s success. Ryan is a stand up guy- picks up his phone 24/7 and is extremely customer oriented. he is a honorary dude and has a passion for these porsches and puts his money where his mouth is. how many of you can say you done the same. when i purchase my next 997tt - ryan would be the first guy i reach out to! ✌️

What a great story about another entrepreneur with tremendous passion for his craft. As others have said, yes, he may sound like a shill….but, unlike most shills, he has facts on his side. He’s highlighting facts on the one hand-Porsche made a small number of 997.2 Turbos in MT-and his opinion on the other hand-that because of the rarity of these cars AND how great they are that values should continue to rise. I don’t doubt it for a minute. Don’t like his prices? Feel free to find one on your own. Good luck! RFMC has an almost unparalleled ability to source fantastic, high-quality, low-mileage special cars. Bravo, Ryan!

Well, I did know and I did care, but I kept one buying other cars. Could have been one of these for $85K in 2016 but bought an R8 6MT. Then I bought a SCUD, then a 997.2 GT3RS (admittedly a much more special car). I had other opportunities to buy low mile examples at $110k and then finally at $145K. Just kept looking for the perfect spec. Oh well, you cannot buy them all even though I certainly try😂😂 PS. He is absolutely right about buying 2 of kind. That is how I ended up with 2 M2CS, 2 GT350Rs 2 CT5V BW 6MT, and now 2 R8 GTs. See, I am normal. Ryan Friedman himself said so🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

I need one

The quintessential salesman

Last time i checked having a monopoly in th U.S. is a federal crime.

Spotted a white one not long ago....mirrors folded up, rusty rotors parked on the street!

My favorite car, super rare. People hating on the car are just salty they can't own one lol

The disklike ratio is crazy🤣🤣

11 minutes of the same info on repeat

AAAAAAND there goes that market :(

I've got a 2008 with 7k miles. We will see how it goes.

A vast majority of the Porsche market is pumped and overvalued due to vested flipper propagandists like this guy.

this guy makes it sound it like 997.2 turbos were dirt cheap and nobody was buying them. They never were affordable for a regular guy, even the pdk ones. And it's barely 10 years old.

Remember guys, never enjoy your car and keep it nice for the next owner. You don’t wanna lose out on a sliver of value.

As a loyal subscriber I can honestly say I don’t want to hear this crap. I went straight to the comments and I see I’m not the only one that feels this way. “Oh look I’m using daddy’s money to drive up prices to cars that I have vested interest in”

if you dont understand why it's this expensive, it isnt for you. these cars do not exist on the market in the specs/condition that ryan procures them in. they are special cars for a very particular buyer. you don't have something to compare it to bc you have never seen another one like it. he happens to be one of the first guys that cornered the 997 market, himself along with grand prix motors and merit partners. cars like he deals with have been moving quietly off market between serious collectors for years at higher numbers than the market is used to, all the keyboard cowboys dont you feel silly having an opinion on something you dont understand? 🤷🏻‍♂️ it's not magic the amount of cars the guy sells, there's a reason, and guys who throw around hundreds of thousands on a regular basis on very specific cars, i would think they know something maybe the keyboard cowboys dont

This guy really said “enjoying my time as a kid during a summer in the hamptons” ……please don’t bring this guy back!

These turbos are truly something special. More than enough power, awd, manual trans, realizable, and rare. You need one for daily driving and one for the collection. It was only a matter of time till the enthusiasts realized they needed one.

Cars are meant to be driven. NOT stay in the garage.