Why this Porsche 964 Carrera 4 is my all time favourite 911 

From new - wow, congratulations. Your service file must be a real doorstep by now!

Thank you 🙏

Thanks Will 🙏

Thanks! I had a 997 4S - loved it too.

Thanks, hope you like the 964 RS video too - coming soon.

@@RossOnCars thanks for the heads-up. I'll certainly be looking out for it!!

La première fois que j'ai vu une C2 gris ardoise, c'était en France et cela m'a donné envie d'en acheter une. J'étais dans un hôtel et j'ai d'abord entendu le bruit du moteur.

You're very kind, one tries 🧐

Thanks Rushi!

Thanks Gavin, I've often thought about adding a slate grey 993 to the garage, but I have a similar space issue!

Thanks Ray - I guess I'm relatively new and interesting cars have been a little hard to get hold of but I've got some cool Italian stuff coming soon. The ride quality was not diminished by lowering - the whole thing just felt like it was on rails. I remember thinking it felt much more 'track' but not less comfortable.

Thanks Paul, appreciate the feedback. I might well take you up on the 997 GT3 offer!

Yes the 964 just edges it for me too.

I think it is a Ruby Red RS, but I'm with you on the blue

Thanks Mark, more Porsche content coming for sure.

Nice, have you had an engine rebuild?

@@RossOnCars all original thank God! (except conv top)

Thanks, enjoy the 964 - mine is still lovely to drive after all these years, I feel much more connected to the road and the driving experience when I’m in mine.

@@RossOnCars Thank you Ross, glad to see you still make videos! Keep it up. You deserve way more subs

Thanks! Filming the 964 RS next week - should be an interesting comparison.

@@RossOnCars brilliant! I look forward to it! Cheers!

Thanks Vincenzo, guards red is such an iconic colour for this era 911 👏

Thanks and congratulations on a discerning choice ;). Mine is having its engine rebuilt at the moment (gulp) - video to come on that soon.

Thanks Eli. Cliff Lowe at Project Nine did the work, he recommends a full coilover suspension kit.

Very nice - hope the weather holds for you this summer 👍☀️

Definitely more coming on 964s!

Thanks and excellent point. You can even take the kids to school in a 911 - such flexibility a huge part of its success over the last 50 years.

I will definitely be drawing comparisons, plus interviewing a real expert who races them!

Hi Alex, I remember when I got it done feeling like the car was handling as if on rails - very precise. No real loss of comfort. It was a win win.

I've had both and the 964 shades it for me. 993 still a very lovely thing though.

Hi Ali, filming that one in August. Got a Vanquish coming up next week or so..

Thanks Thomas 🙏

Thanks Jon, I’ve owned a 993 Targa previously and it was also a very beautiful thing. Close run thing between the two for me.

@@RossOnCars Well… I just bought a slate grey/black ‘93 Carrera 2. I gradually shifted my opinion and fell for the 964. 17” Cup wheels but otherwise similar to yours. Still like the 993, but this 964 was too nice to pass on.

@@jonwarshawsky5288 Congratulations Jon, wishing you many happy hours of motoring in the 964.

Hey Zafir, I read somewhere the average age of a 911 owner is 52, but that's not that 'old' these days if you keep fit and healthy. Something to look forward to 😉 I hope you get to buy and enjoy one soon. The 996 is a good entry point.

Nice to have both - a Carrera 3.2 is on my list for sure

Thanks 🙏 No mods on the exhaust - it's pretty much factory spec apart from the lowered suspension - that front wheel to arch gap was annoying me 🤣

Thanks for replying. Somehow yours sounds better, at 6:00 into video can hear clear engine/exhaust as you drive away, better fuller tone and deeper which I prefer, compare to mine. Was guessing a modded exhaust, and wanted to try the same. Perhaps there is a filter on the recorded audio? Mine and other 964’s I’ve driven/listened to have a higher pitch whine mixed into engine/exhaust note. Love the slate grey, best 964 color…

Belated thanks, did you test drive one?

@@RossOnCars I bought a 964 turbo then drove it, bit the wrong way around. Im very impressed though... Its a beautiful car...

@@paulcatherall4545 Congrats, great choice, good investment too 👌

@@RossOnCars Thank you Ross. Im shocked how quick it is. I have a 991 Turbo but the 964 really surprised me.

@@paulcatherall4545 I've only driven a turbo once but when it kicks in..hold onto your hat!

Hi Andrew, I don't have them but you might try Cliff at ProjectNine - he did the work and might be able to advise on how to return your 964 to factory ride height.

Thanks Joshua - nice watches and cars go together I feel :)

Thanks Mike, interesting to hear your view on various models. I've always fancied a 996 Turbo.

@@RossOnCars When I started canvassing for sale 996's , I had decided to attempt to purchase one because they had depreciated so much. I considered regular 996, then looked at turbo's and finally found a Turbo S. They had it priced at $65,000 US. I had it stored in my research when I got a message they had lowered the price by $10,000. That is when I got in action and purchased it. The 996 has 24,000 miles. I did not plan on getting an automatic, but that was available. I have to say I do like the automatic tip, a little surprising. I did receive the original invoice from 2005 and was surprised that it sold for $157,000. Back when that was more real money than today. So, it depreciated about 2/3. of original. Currently the prices have increased and seem to be above $70,000.. Does cause me to consider selling, but what would I replace it with? Maybe just wait till they depreciate again? Not sure.... But I do recommend driving one to see if you like it...

@@mikeeasterwood9625 sounds like a smart buy, I’ll try and get one in for review, see what’s what.

@@RossOnCars I will look forward to seeing your review!

Thanks David, can’t beat a slate grey 911 in my book.

@@RossOnCars Ross, I have a metallic midnight blue car, have to say it’s a stunning colour and when the sun gets on it it looks amazing.

Midnight blue or black would be my other choices - blue quite unusual too 👏

G64 yes, I sit (comfortably) corrected :)

@@RossOnCars C4 for the road trip win ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-slkZ_6r7A9A.html

@@1993Turbo36 That looks like a lot of fun!

I'm hoping to reunite him with the car at some point - would be a nice moment

@@RossOnCars that would be brilliant.

Thanks Joe, those ‘canonball tubes’ do it for me.

Thanks Dale, is that a 997 4S in your profile pic?

@@RossOnCars Yes. I had a 97 993 C4S and 80 Targa SC - I sold them a few years ago and bought a 991. Miss them, but I wanted more of an everyday driver. However, I did buy a 914 and looking at 1969 912. Nice video Ross. All the best. Dale

Nice, how long did you have it for?

@@RossOnCars Just on a 3 years ans sold when i oredered a new 993 RS Touring .

@@sherrin130 993 RS Touring - that's a rare bird. Do you still have it?

@@RossOnCars Long gone sold in 1998 .

@@sherrin130 Do you still have a 911 these days?

Definitely the pick of the 996’s for sure - a very pretty 911.

Hi Ronald, excellent question. Opinions vary, it's quite personal. I should be able to give you an informed answer soon when I drive the 964RS.

I just was watching a video on the 964 cerrera celebration

I had a C4S too - 2010, lovely car, got some fab photos of it on an Italian road trip pre-kids. Quite fancy a 991 at the moment, but the 964 is a keeper.

I do have a rare 964RS up next but then another Aston - DBS Superleggera. Hopefully Ferrari soon too..

@@RossOnCars cannot wait for the 964 RS video

Actually that's not strictly true - both are brown, I do make an effort in these sartorial areas :)

@@RossOnCars the important thing is that the car is impeccable!

Mine doesn't leak oil or have a bad driving position. The feeling you get, on a dual carriage way, at 7,000 revs in third gear is unmatchable in a modern 911. You are right about the 991.2 S though - it will probably be my next 911, but I'm keeping the 964!

Why?

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