things I WISH I knew about Porsche ownership before owning one 

I’ve posted a similar video about Porsche 911 ownership with much better audio here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cd6B2mZyI4Q.html

"Even if you aren't rich in a depreciated Porsche you'll feel like a millionaire when you go to the dollar store." made my day 😂😂

Expensive, yes. Get maintenance at the dealership and it is also insanely expensive. 20k mile inspection, oil change, in cabin air filter last week was $800. Now they do pick up and deliver and leave me a brand-new Porsche loaner for the two days but it is crazy expensive. On the other hand, when my transmission went at 61K (1K past warranty) the service manager convinced the factory to replace it because I had done all the maintenance at the dealership. All that expensive maintenance saved me from a 19,000 repair bill.

You won't get as many good deals at garage sales when you pull up in a Porsche. When you drive out to the mountains and go for a hike you may look down from the peak and see your Porsche sitting there waiting and be unable to enjoy the view. You may even skip the hike entirely,drive right past your exit and just keep going. There's no boring errands in a Porsche. Every drive is a secret mission.

I have a 2017 Cayman S and feel the sting of the snot-nosed 911 owners who look down their nose with disdain at anything other than a 911. Even a friend of mine passed a comment saying when you grow up you'll buy a 911, such a dopey statement and I won't repeat what I said back to him. This is a superior piece of workmanship that drives wonderfully and is a true sports car, the new 911's have grown too big and even thou wonderful cars are now sports/tourers in my opinion. When that Porsche badge is placed on the hood of one of the company products, it's a true Porsche regardless of what anyone says.

I graduated from business school in 2001. Given I met my goals in terms of ROI I wanted to buy a 911. What was new and on the market? The 996. I adore my Porsche, the fact that the headlights match the LeMans winner is a bonus. What you say is true. A guy where I work now attempted to belittle my car as it is a 996 so not a "real" Porsche. He could not have made his envy more obvious.

In 25 years I have owned 13 Porsches, from classic SWB air-cooled to 996 C4, and the 4 cylinder water pumper transaxles... They are all Porsches and owners need to know their cars are like women and need lots of love! lol

Your comment about financial assumptions some people make about Porsche owners is so true. I drive a second-hand, 13 year old 987.2 and get teased quite a bit. I don't think the average person can differentiate between my $25k car and a brand new $175k 911 Carrera GTS.

Great vid. I’ve owned 3. 944, 07 Caykan S and 996 Turbo S. All manual, what I’ve learned is buy the best one you can. The 944 I bought was low price and bad shape. It cost lots. My other too and cheery and cost very little so far. They are low miles and in great shape. I drive them hard. Super fun cars. Oddly the cayman because it’s red is the real head turner. I drive them solely for the driving experience not statutes. I have other cars as well they are all different. V8 M3, Fiat 500 Abarth and a Saabaru. All different and I love them all. Would love a gt350R. Want a muscle car next. Cheers boys.

My biggest cost so far on my 2007 987 Boxster S was the wheel alignment that I had to do at a Porsche dealership in Glasgow, because the local garage messed up so badly I couldn’t trust them anymore! Other than that, I do all the maintenance myself and for the last 3 years, I’ve only spend around £900 on it. The other big investment I had for the car was a spare set of wheels for the winter tyres. All for under £1000. The car has 132k miles and as the saying goes, “The best smiles per mile you can get!”. I’ll never be without one ever again!

Moral of the story, buy something you like and enjoy it. Ignore the naysayers. They only say what they say because secretly, they're jealous of you for having something they don't.

2 years ago, I was seriously considering a 991.1 Turbo, but decided to "save money" and sprung for a Jaguar F-Type SVR for two reasons: proximity to Porsche & Jag dealership (each is hundreds of miles away), and because I live in an area with 5+ months of snow/ice. (Yes, I bought snow tires and daily drive it). Now, I'm limited by space in my garage, but I vow to own at least 1 Porsche in my life. Thanks for the information. RU-vid algo wins again.

I have had five air-cooled 911s. A 928 a 944. I now have a 986 S and A 996.2 coupe. I love them all. I like the headlights on the 996 and anyone that calls a Boxster a hairdresser's car has never driven one.

Being able to drive the most exciting cars on the road and not being noticed is priceless! I love that about Porsche. Also I find them to be extremely reliable, and Porsche has never sleazed out of a warranty work.

I drive a minty 944 and I have to say, literally every time i drive that car I get compliments on it. Its like buying the cheapest ticket to the best show in the world.

I have a 987.1 that I brought when I was 25. For me, it was a massive accomplishment, I knew the exact day that I saw one on the road and decided that I wanted one. It took me almost 10 years to get there, but I’ve got there in the end. I love driving the car and although I’ve had to replace some expensive parts in it, I’ve tried my best to take care of the car and it is something that I cherish. Yep, I would like to get a 911, but on the other hand I would never wanna let go of this car. All already matters is how it makes you feel

You are spot on. I'm on my third Porsche now, and have felt most of those, yet to get a large repair bill 🤞🤞. My first was a 986 Boxster, and I've never owned a better car, she was sublime. I then had a 955 Cayenne, which was a very sporty SUV. I'm now on a 996 Carrera, she's awesome. Strangely though I yearn for the Boxster, I was warned about that, many feel it's better than a 911, and in many ways they are right. But I wouldn't get rid of my 996!

I’ve a 996.2 C2, the most hated 911, I’ve had a 2.7 986 Boxster and a 2.7 Cayman, I can honestly say I’ve loved each and every one, with the exception of replacing the ims bearing on the 911 (996) I generally do all my maintenance purely to be involved and learn about the car, I’ve never looked down on any Porsche, my first Porsche was a very scabby 924 which I thought was as exotic as can be, I love the 911 as the grandkids can jump in the back with the top down…..Fun, Fun, Fun, also because it has no driver aids to ruin the rear end fun, let’s just think how lucky we are to be driving these beauties before it’s all gone.

My favorite part is the Porsche Paranoia Syndrone !!!!! Should I park here ???? Is that idiot in the Caravan going to stop ???? Speed bumps, car washes, vandals, morons sitting on it (Realy) endless JOY 🤩.

Just saw a post on Reddit. Dude bought a 996 with 57k miles 6 months ago and the engine just imploded. IMS had not been addressed. Don't know for sure if that was actually it but bad things really can happen. I worry about the low mileage examples for sure. My 2001 was 37k miles when I bought it last year and immediately drove it to my indy and had the whole alphabet soup replaced. IMS, AOS, RMS, clutch. $7k right off the bat but worth my peace of mind in the long run. I've saved thousands of dollars in labor by doing everything else myself. Oil changes, engine mounts, fuel filter, water pump, thermostat, coolant reservoir, coolant hoses, brake lines, etc. Bay Area indy specialists average $200/hour for labor. It's actually fun to work on and my 6 year old gets to "work on the airbox" with his plastic tool set.

Hmm! A lot to take on board here! I’ve had 3 Porsche’s and all of them have been expensive to maintain, even using independents instead of main dealerships! My experience of Porsche after sales service quite appalling especially over what you would call warranted items. When my PDK imploded due to an ‘electrical’ fault they refused any help with a replacement despite the vehicle having completed less than 14,000 miles! Yes it was 5 years old but non the less, really? Cost of repair to me via a specialist £10,500! A previous Boxster S cost me £3,500 for a rear suspension rebuild…..the vehicle had completed 65,000 miles but even so!!! I’m also disappointed at the level of some of the parts now used on these high end cars. I thought I was investing in high quality German engineering! All that said the driving experience is second to nothing I’ve driven before and always gives me a smile.

Let’s see. Last bought a ‘13 Boxster S for 42,900 with 63,000 miles. First off forget about tires. It depends on what type you get, how hard and how much you drive. The car I bought needed “maintenance “ I changed half the PDK fluid $45. Eight liters of Liqui-Moly oil and filter $140. Three liters fluid for the differential $45. K&N filters $180. Those are lifetime filters. No clutch or clutch cables or CV axles or timing belt to change- ever. Won’t change the dif fluid for another three years. I replace half the PDK fluid every year. Oil and filter and that’s it. Front brakes were new when I bought it and doing great after 11,000 miles and rears will lay another year or two and be about $350-400 when time. I do all this myself. I’ll need a drive belt which my Indy will do for less than $250 plus the belt. This is all this car needs for a very long time. That’s just not that much, sorry whiners. It’s been absolutely bullet proof through almost two years and other than replacing the original battery there nothing else. I installed a 13 lb lithium battery to reduce weight by 35 lbs and installed a cat back exhaust myself to save another ten lbs. the car gets 22-24 mixed driving and over 30 mpg on the highway. I daily it when I’m not driving my company vehicle. If this is too much for you than my sympathies. I’m a lowly blue collar technician and only make about six figures. I also got a three year warranty and will have the whole car checked out before it expires at a Porsche specialist. Ive gotten one single negative comment and dozens of wows. It turns head wherever it goes in the rural area I live and get zero negative comments at PCA events. This car is basically half 911 and built on the same assembly line and to the same quality standards. As for handling you can’t beat physics. A mid-engined car will always have inherent advantages over a rear engined car and that’s just the laws of physics. If you’re willing to do the maintenance yourself and buy a $1,400 dollar Quick-Jack you will probably have the same experience I do

Wonderful analysis-I’m subscribing!

I’ve had a 2000 Boxster base since 08 a blast to drive. I just got a 2014 911 S solid reliable comfortable awesome dream car my opinion it’s better to get one that may cost you a little bit more with all the options so you don’t have to do anything like sport exhaust better to pay for it already installed with a button after market very pricey. You’re totally right there’s so many nice people in the Porsche clubs and groups and meet ups and Porsches n pancakes , cars n coffee and driving through the twisty turns is heaven on earth it’s not about top speed. wearing our tires as a privilege I’m looking forward to wearing out my set of pilot sports tires it just means I’m driving the hell out of that machine and that’s what I bought it for.

I’ve had 3 Porsches so far (‘88 3.2, ‘88 944t, ‘08 Gt3rs). One l used as a daily commuter for 13 yrs (50 miles/day), one I’ve tracked for 30yrs (full cage etc) and one I use for weekend drives with the wife. My commuter cost me the least to maintain. The weekend ride only just dipped big into my car budget (RMS) after 10+ year of ownership. My track car, … well, maintenance expenditures are high. So what have I learned. With Porsches, they love best when you drive them always and a lot, but …. if you track ‘em expect to pay healthy amounts for upkeep. Though however, no where near BMW’s or Ferrari’s cost per track mile. So guess which one I used for which task. There is a hint above. If ya know, you know.

I’ve had 7 911s. Benchmark for me has been 5,000-7,000 on the rear tires depending on what type of tires you are buying and the type of driving you’re doing. 10,000 on the fronts

I just bought one, a 718 GTS. I’ve already made so many considerations like ‘not’ telling certain people about it for fear of being thought of badly (silly really as there are SO many more expensive cars that slip under the radar). I won’t tell my boss about it because I want a pay rise. I wouldn’t drive it to certain client meetings. All these things are a shame but when you drive it everything else doesn’t matter! I don’t really like the image thing but I LOVE cars and this is one of the best there is, certainly the best car I’ve ever had.

Had a 993: Expensive oil changes. Air channels would lead to a top end job on the 5-10k dollar line at 50k miles...and was told this happens and is maintenance. Tires were 300 to 500 each in the back. It was hard to find parts then and now it might be horrible. And it was actually not that fast. Then had a 996TT: Was fast as heck in context. Bought a bulletproof metzger or so I thought. Had a 2nd gear tranny fork issue: 8k dollars and 8 weeks down at a speed shop (double that at a dealer). Had a vacuum leak - needed 22 feet of tubing debugged at hourly rates.....engine dropped of course....8k. Had to get coolant lines pinned....5k. Normal plugs and oil...expensive. Tires - a lot if I went N type....and when I did not the car was not happy. Too fast for the normal street at stage 2....so it got boring because I could not use it on the street at over 3/10ths and on track it was terrifyingly fast - had suspension/cage/buckets....it was too much for the street and too little for the track - learned to leave street cars alone.... If the engine went - 30k or even 50k was quoted....hard to find, etc. Just a europipe exhaust was 5k dollars. Dollars. Lots of little stuff too ....Porsches are just cars. Now I have read a few things about the cars of today: 1. Bore scoring is very common if not universal. 2. The GT type cars I love are priced out of reach for anyone normal. 3. Lots of people drive Porsches today for the label appeal....more than before as a percentage in my opinion, at least around here. The 911 owners still think they are the only real porsches except for a gt4 perhaps.

Honestly, after dreaming about having a Porsche for 50 years, if it somehow happened, the last thing I would care about is what anyone says or thinks of the one I got my hands on. I have driven a 911, a boxter, and a panamera. I loved all of them. I couldn’t believe how the steering/throttle/brakes on the new panamera felt for example, I loved getting to drive them. Frankly if you buy the most specd out 911 just to show off your money, and you hate all the other models, it’s you who are not a real Porsche lover you should have just bought a watch. I think anyone I see with one, no matter which one has done great for themselves and I congratulate them on getting to do it. If they know how to actually drive it, instead of tooling around at 30 mph all the time afraid to get it dirty, that’s great too.

Just picked up a 1989 944 Turbo. This car is underrated and a masterpiece on the track and cruising on the weekend. Easy to work on and I'm a beginner mechanic.

My first Porsche is my current car. A 2021 Carrera S with a 7- speed manual. It is a CPO with a total of five years factory warranty and unlimited miles. Pricey? Yes, but so worth it and with the added peace of mind with the five year CPO warranty.

Porsches are for people that want a reliable sports car. As an Italian friend told me that was born in Italy, lives in Italy and owned a car parts business in Italy, "Ferraris are beautiful to look at, but if you want a real sports car, buy a Porsche".

Just bought my new Cayman S. Loving it. With all the options added, the price is pretty close to a 911. Who knows, maybe one day I will buy a 911. But for now, I am loving this Cayman

Never owned a porsche but seriously thinking about getting a 2016 forest green 911 targa 4 with 40k on the odometer. Overall good car? Do you think if I get it I’ll wish I got something different? Havent had it checked out yet, but based off the ad, appears to look brand new. Middle aged guy here not looking for attention… yes its very pretty, but to me it looks like your typical porsche 911. Any thoughts, advice or even negative opinions about the car would be greatly appreciated; Im starting to get tunnel vision about it and thats not a good thing financially, lol

Had a '69 911T, a 2001 Boxster S and currently the wife drives a 2011 Cayenne Hybrid. No serious issues except an electrical harness that arc'ed causing the car to go into limpmode, but I am mechanically sympathetic and only drill them when fully up to working temperature and do proper maintainance myself. Wonderfull cars, if a little more expensive to maintain than the average Asian econoboxes...

I had a 993, boxster and currently have a 996. Did a 1300mile trip with a mate in summer. Has a 964, his overheated, mine did not miss a beat. Air cooled fine, but old tech. Depends what you like. As for my headlights ….love them, very similar to the carerra GT!

Owned 2 water cooled and both were nightmares, Owned 1 air cooled and that was a Gem.

You’re right about people thinking you’re rich. I’m not rich, I’m just irresponsible. 😂

Your videos always make me smile, Dave, and played no small part in my getting a 996 in 2021. It has all the features that the porschists (as I call them - funny how few of them drive a Porsche) love to hate. It's a Carrera 4, cabriolet, tiptronic, gen 1 and I love it. I would have got a Boxster but, er, well, I needed the extra seats for when the grandchildren come over. My sister-in-law told me she thought all 911 drivers were wankels but I explained that the Wankel was a very rare rotary engine that had never, as far as I know, been used by Porsche and that all 911s had a flat six, horizontally opposed, "boxer" engine. She had glazed over by then but she got the point.

I’m on my second and it’s a base model 997. I don’t really care what other drivers think, to me it is a special car and worth far more than the price I paid for it, if only in terms of how I screw my neck around each time I leave it somewhere. Like me it’s big standard and I love it, because of , and not despite, the history.

I purchased my 1987 Porsche 944 NA 3 years ago and chose it because I believe it is not only beautiful with classic styling but handles fantastically due to the superior weight balance. I have put 300 hours of restoration and have had some PCA 911 purists telle my car was in amazing shape and they were genuinely impressed 👌

Currently shopping for a 2011/2012 cayman. Recession forecast is making it a promising buyers market.😄👌🏼

Tires are the least of your worries. My first Porsche was a 2008 Cayman S. Totaled it. Next, 2011 987.2. Even with the many improvements, it wasn't the same; sold it. It took awhile to admit it, but there is only ONE Cayman. The first one. In March of 2022 I bought a 2006 Cayman S and a 2005 Carrera S. I wanted to sort it out for myself once and for all. The 997 is brilliant and fast. It is an absolute joyous experience. Bottom line, I sold it and kept the Cayman. Two different forms of perfection. blessings everyone and keep the shiny side up!

I keep my Porsches. I've owned only 3 in the past 50 years. 1st was a 1970 914-6. 2nd was a 1980 911 SC. 3rd is now a 1999 996 cabriolet. I love them all !!

I got 3 porsches, 2 or 3rd owner, complete paper book and history. Always respected the car and the warning process. And still, it was not at all a reliable ownership. They are reliable but require a lot of maintenance and care.

I own 997.1 4s cab., 964 C2 tip. and 3.2 Targa now. More than 15 years ago I became the president of national PC (Slovenia). My Porsche at that time was 986 1999 and there were a lots of GT3s or turbos around. Bad conduct that you describe at the beginning was expelled also as legendary Porsche owners entered the club immediately after then (racers, engineers, mechanics...) who set the standards corresponding the enthusiasm that makes a good PC. In recent years there some buzz appeared by younger guys getting their GTs turbos and other fancy Porsches too easy. So a year ago we produced a code of conduct. Among other it is reminding them that the most expensive car in the club - a 1964 356 alu cabrio, is the unique in the world, so they so or so cannot buy a more expensive one and so they should relax and enjoy the company of finest people I know.

Good honest opinions. Really enjoyed.

I drive a Panamera S. The first time I took it to a local cad meet some kid said it wasn’t a “real Porsche”. He didn’t own a Porsche, but his dad did.

Just got on the wait list just to order a brand new 911 T. Only 8 people ahead of me, got lots of time to worry about forking it out….

Apparently if you miss one maintenance visit then your warranty is void .

I've owned a 911 and also serviced and driven my dads (both 996) and they're great cars but for modifying and constantly having to fix things, id rather own and tune a vw. I just picked up a cayenne turbo that needs a motor so well see how that works. I need a tow vehicle.

I have driven a beautiful 928 for years. I don't care what anyone thinks, it's a very pleasurable driving experience.

Agree on the snobbery, you have to just ignore it. I have a Boxster, its my 2nd one and I love them. Ferdinand Porsche first created the 356 which was also a roadster 😂.

The 964 911 is probably one of my favorite porsche

Whats your opinion on swapping the engine with an LS ? I like the idea for the 944 or the 928 because those are cheap. Not into the 911 with them.

When I think of Porsche I think 911. If you want to get a cayman than do it but Porsches icon won’t change and that is a 911.

Love my 2006 boxster S, since 2019. Can't imagine, winter snow tires, storage winter time!? Especially when cruising around, topdown in paradise! Aloha from Hawaii !! Best weather on planet!

I'm on my 4th Porsche. I bought my first 911 when I was 23 years old. A 1985 Carrera coupe Euro engine. 2nd was a 1991 Carrera 2 coupe, 3rd was a 2006 Cayman S, and my present Porsche, I just purchased a 2018 718 Boxster GTS. There all real Porsches !!!! My flat 4 turbo has a stealth Porsche soul, and it's by far the best engine I've experienced from Porsche. No other manufacturers make variable turbos or a turbo engine that redlines at 7400, other than Ferrari. Very few can make a transmission that even comes close to a pdk. I stayed at a hotel in an area saturated with WRX Suburus. I must have seen 20 different WRXs stop at the light and then motor on after it turned green. WRX engine sounds totally different than my 718. 718 engine has a sweet sound up top, especially. It's sounds like stealth jet, and is rapture fast! I love my 718 GTS, it's the best Porsche I've ever owned!

would you be scared to buy a 996 automatic that had a newer rebuilt engine from an IMS bearing failure? other than that it is super clean and seems like a great deal. In general is buying a rebuilt an engine too risky?

Don't own a Porsche, but aspire to someday. Don't hold any grudges about models, and its nice to see that Porsche has offered lower costing models to make them in reach for various salary grades.

❤ i’ve had three 944s. I’ve had a Boxster I’ve had four 914 and I’m working 4 my 911, Porsche is a great flavor with many varieties.

Another thing about tires, (my uncle has a 1981 930 turbo and iirc a 2018 911S) you can't simply rotate them..the rears will wear at least twice as fast as the fronts leaving you with a decision..couple grand for 4 or half that for just rears and older tires in front? Wear may be more even on the AWD models, but still can't rotate.

I've got a 2017 Panamera S white/white on white rims & aftermarket exhaust, ppl on the highway will move over for me to pass by, feels like I'm a famous person, the car gets a lot of attention here in GA, to the point where ppl will follow me into parking lots or the entrance of my neighborhood, which gets kinda awkward when after I've made 2 wrong turns on purpose.

I drove a 997. In a month it burned out tires. Drank 2 liters of oil. Smoked brakes... i wash shocked at how bad it actually was. Great and fun car. My dream car since i was little. But i could drive it fast or slow. And it didnt change anything.

Kinda the same issues I had I love the 951's but all the 911 owner would turn there nose up at me like I was poor never knew the stuckupness... 😂 Then I show up in my cayenne CTTS or my 930 Ruf and I got a different attitude that is what I hated. So I keep my porsche's at home and hang out with the vw/audi's guys with my other cars there more fun! 😝 Rock on dude!

I agree with a lot of this. I had a 991.1S and always felt that on Rennlist you needed to have at least a GTS to be taken seriously, preferably a GT3. Turbos were scoffed at as cars for clueless old men. I've been looking at getting another pcar, and I keep telling myself to stay off Rennlist once I do!

Love Porsches any model including the 914 i proudly owned when young and after 944 turbo, 968, 928 and multiple 911’s now a 718 Spyder manual omg all Porsches before not forgotten. Daily driver a Toyota Landcruiser for years.

I've owned 6 Porsche 911s. Starting with a 1996 911 Cabriolet and my last was a 2013 911S Cabriolet. And I ALWAYS bought a CPO Porsche! They come with an extra 2 years of warranty when the original warranty expires. I typically would get rid of my Porsche very close to the end of the CPO warranty. Anyway, owning 6 CPO Porsches I only had to use the CPO warranty 2 times. I guess I got lucky? Porsche's are great cars and they are very well built. I'd own another one except I now live on a 105 acre ranch where I don't need a Porsche. :( lol I need a truck!

I believe the production of the Boxter started it all. The animosity is just brutal.

Strictly speaking, purists have always liked the 996 and the original Boxster. They both tick most if not all the important purist boxes. Being air cooled isn't really a purist thing. Being analogue is. Naturally aspirated engine, manual box, hydraulic or unassisted steering. Those are the key purist must-haves. The 986 Boxster has always been quite a useful test of whether someone is a purist or an ill-informed snob. Purists love 986 Boxster. The snobs don't. Point of all this is that I think you're a little unfair to purists. The point of being a purist is that it's all about the driving experience, it's not about being air-cooled for its own sake or similar. A purist will prefer a manual 986 Boxster to a 930 Turbo or indeed a 993 Turbo. Or really a 959, too. None of those cars are purist cars, despite two being air-cooled and one being something of an icon.

i remenber people trashing the boxter when it came out and i found a great car to drive ,with manual gears off course , driving this cars with automatic doesn´t even make any sense, this unloved porshe was the last car i really had pleasure to drive, if the Alfa-Romeu 4C had manual gears with clutch it would be my favorite car to drive , all started to me with the 72 Lotus Europa and the dino ,both great cars to drive also i think i should mention the Renault Alpine A110 from the same era ,mine is a 73 ,allthough i love the design of the Renault Alpine A442 only changed the door mirrors to the ones from Alpine installed in the Renault 5 alpine turbo

I have enjoyed 14 Porsches over 36 years. All the models except the SUVs. I don’t care what others think including some who look down on owners of certain models. I often get compliments and many pleasant sharing of Porsche stories. 3:31

I’ve had a 997 carrera S and a 996 Turbo. The Carrera wasn’t bad to own for the 3yrs I had it. The 996 I purchased in 2015 and was a money pit. 10g’s for about 15 months.

I doubt I would buy another but if the situation arises it would be a air cooled 911, at least a 1988. 5 speed only, and a Turbocharged one would definitely be considered. Thank you. T.S. RACING

I would love to own a Cayman S from the early 2000's great video!

I bought a 964 but I wish I still have my base model 996, they are super nice cars

Owned three. The air cooled wouldn’t get out of their own shadow in first gear. Better for Europe where winding roads mean no freeways and less stop and go driving. Stop and go means it will overheat and more repairs. A great European car

I love porsche But i have recently learned about cylinder bore scoring on S models only and that is the only thing holding me back from purchasing one because I am only interested in S models I drove a Porsche Cayman S it felt under powered that is why i am not interested in a non S because of smaller engine and i am afraid to take anyones word on the scoring issue I wish i could be sure

10 to 15 thousand miles on a set of rear tyres? Yippee! Try a Yokohama on the back of a 928 GTS mate! 4000 miles if you're lucky...and I'm not a total maniac driver! Love the footage, cheers from a miserable, rainy and cold Otford, Kent, UK.

"Sticks and stones....". Back in '07 when I bought my 964 I bought it for me and didn't concern myself about anyone else's thoughts on the matter. Life is so much easier when you realise that pretty much every negative comment from someone originates not from any realistic personal assessment of you, but more likely is a reflection of some insecurity on their part. My kids are impervious to anything nasty aimed at them and they're sailing through waters that others, who are over-sensitised to what others may say, are drowning in. So - "sticks and stones..."!🙂

Porsche probably offers the best blend of motorsport and daily usage in their cars. Unless you have the need to constantly drive with 3 adults in the car, you can perfectly use your Porsche for a daily commuter. And when an opportunity arises, it can become a beast of a vehicle in a few seconds. In my opinion, if you are in the market for a sports car that you can actually drive a lot, Porsche should be on top of your list.

Thinking of grabbing a 90K mile Panamera 4s is it worth it? Only like $400/month

My first year of ownership of my 2002 Boxster cost me almost £10,000. The car cost me less than £8000. But I was 'committed'. Over the next six years it cost me another £8500. That's apart from road tax and insurance and fuel. And now it's gone and I can breathe a sigh of relief. Porsche? Nope, I'm cured.

i was able to get my 911 a couple months ago and i do my own maintenance the car is AMAZING to drive

At least the Boxster driver won't kill himself going around a corner like the 911 driver will. Since on the Boxster the engine is in the correct spot and does spin out the back end like a giant pendulum. I have experienced this personally.

It's like any car maker with heritage and some expensive models. People make it into a status symbol. You could spend 150k on a 911, and then someone could come out and stomp your ass around a track in a Caymann S because they actually drive that thing.

I bought a 944s back in the day. The warranty was up and it was very costly to fix..But hey, It wasn't for a guy like me.

And prior to the snobbery of some 911 owners, there was the era when 356 owners felt the new 911 was not a ‘true Porsche’ (it didn’t have a 4 cylinder engine! Blasphemy!).

i have a 911 turbo and a boxster S...and i have to admit, that, except the power and acceleration, the boxster is the better car. put the 911turbo engine in a cayman and it would be amazing..

If you are going to talk non-stop you might want to check into better audio. I don't know if it is the mic or what, but hard to listen to. Otherwise, good content and I appreciate your videos.

I’ve recently started driving a 2001 Boxster, with 80k on the odometer. The car has been an absolute blast to drive. I’m 21 and its my first experience with a manual transmission and a Porsche in general. The previous owner replaced the IMS, RMS, clutch, and installed bucket seats and Bilstein adjustables. The only thing that wasn’t replaced was the AOS, which ironically failed a month into ownership. So that cost $120 and 6 hours of my time, it would probably have been $800 or more from a shop. But besides that, everything has been perfect! It’s absolutely magnificent to hear that flat 6 go, and the car has suddenly made me look rich in front of my friends. They were all pretty shocked when I told them it cost $15,000 and was cheaper than all of their cars, which they had gotten within the last few years.

A perfectly said appraisal of Porsche ownership! Especially for those of us driving non-911 Pcars! Fortunately time is proving the naysayers wrong. Porsche has always delivered gifts to the drivers of the world and anyone saying otherwise might need to re-evaluate their purpose 😊

I am a big Porsche fan and owned three of them: a 924S, a 911 Carrera and a 911 Carrera 4S. But while I loved the exterior, I wasn't happy with the interior. I found them all to be uncomfortable and poorly designed ergonomically. The door sill was too high to rest my arm on, my right leg hit the center console, my left leg hit the door panel, the shifter was too far forward, no usable cup holders, seats were not comfortable enough and even my passengers didn't like being in it. I was also embarrassed to show anybody the interior with all the plasticky bits. As for how it drove, I would say that it was good but not great. Nothing to write home about. Overall, I really liked how they look on the outside, but at that price point I expect a much better interior. Today, I drive a JCW Mini Cooper and it addresses all of these issues and the driving experience is fabulous. I won't be going back to Porsche anytime soon.

Yea of all the communities I’ve been in, Porsche enthusiasts have the largest group of accepted “gatekeepers” no contest. They argue that specific models are better because they are more “special” but that’s another way of saying that they don’t drive them. And if you need your car to feel special, that says more about your personality than you know.

When unbolting Porsche valve covers Make sure you wear ski gloves, and very slowly back to bolts out manually.

I got a great deal on my 11 panamara but trust and believe I’ve paid the difference lol

I prefer (all of) the 4-door Porsches to (all of) the 2-door Porsches except for the new 911 Dakar (now that car is awesome-looking). I’ve owned three 4-door Porsches from panamera to Macan, and they’re fabulous and practical everyday drivers as well as amazing and fun cross-country vehicles… and when I’m out and about, my eyes are much more drawn to a Taycan than to a 911…

If people have friends/people in their lives or live in an area full of people who look down on even a perception (accurate or not) of success, you need different people in your life, and to live somewhere else. The envious hatred of positive values is the most toxic vibe to be around. Run don't walk from anyone or anyplace swimming in that toxic emotional stew. Which admittedly is getting harder and harder to do as our culture sinks into normalizing such a perspective, but no matter. There are always people and places that admire success and are happy for others when they see it.

My excellent Porsche indy charges just over £200 for a minor service and around £400 for a major!

I have owned 5 Porsches over the years. Boxsters, a 944, 911's. They are ALL Porsches. I'm in the PCA. I've never been around anyone in the club who didn't appreciate any of the various models. So if you've heard people snub their noses at a particular model, they're simply idiots. I'm sure there are some wealthy people who own a Porsche simply as a status symbol who aren't really sports car enthusiasts, but that is the exception.