Porsche 911 997 Buyer's Guide - (2005-2013) Models, Trims, Specs, & More

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  @peytoncarvell · 4 years ago

  Bought my 2005 997.1 carrera about 4 years ago with 135k miles on it. Today it has 175k miles and it’s been THE most reliable car I’ve owned. What a great car it is. Nothing but oil changes, brake pads, and smiles!

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• MR

  @mrdayumfine109 · 4 years ago

  Me being recommended this video, with £2.36 in my bank account.

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  @bluesky9093 · 3 years ago

  You will be hard pressed to find someone outside of Porsche themselves more knowledgeable than Nathan.  If you are lucky to purchase a car from him, which I have, you know exactly what you are getting.  He is rare in the automotive resell world, I’ve learned so much from him directly and through his videos.

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  @kellinpatler · 4 years ago

  So glad I bought my 997 when I did. I’ve had it 4.5 years and it’s worth more now than when I bought it, with 25k more very happy and reliable miles on it. Insanity.

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  @Edgy01 · 1 year ago (edited)

  I ordered my PTS hard-topped cabriolet <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ti4slc8SoE&amp;t=1421">23:41</a> &nbsp;in late 2005, taking delivery at Zuffenhausen in the summer of 2006. &nbsp;Now, with about 130,000 miles on that car, it has been one of the most reliable Porsches I’ve ever owned—and I’ve been driving them for 50 years. &nbsp;I’m still on my factory brake pads, having chosen PCCBs. &nbsp;One simple tip to you buying these things second hand—spend the bucks for quality tires. &nbsp; Only buy quality tires to be able to exploit the handling and driving potential of the 997. &nbsp;Don’t waste your time on anything other than Pirelli, &nbsp;Michelin, or Bridgestones.

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• EL

  @eljefe3993 · 5 months ago

  997 911s are the best ones in its history

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  @jack073 · 1 year ago

  Have had my 997.2 GT3 for 6 months now. Best car I’ve ever driven, hands down. These are truly some of the most rewarding drivers cars of all time.

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  @devo_yahson · 2 years ago

  Sir THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!! I have been doing research and i finally decided on a 997.2 but dang there&apos;s sooo many variations that just reading about them was too much. You broke it down man. The ENGINE NAMES and SPECS for specific years really helps... A LOT

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  @rookietoprobuildz · 3 years ago (edited)

  Can&apos;t wait to become a Porsche 911 owner 🔑 <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ti4slc8SoE&amp;t=1016">16:56</a> I love to build cars, so know certain parts are transferable motivates me.

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  @демкен · 3 years ago

  i think 997 is going to become the most iconic 911 ever, the centre point between the first era (sc / 3.2 / 964 / 993 / 996) and second era (991/992) ... also maybe the most beautiful

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  @caymanmartin911 · 4 years ago

  As the owner of the 997 opposite spectrum; a 997.1 Carrera 2 M6-spd, and a 997.2 GT3 RS 3.8 (only M6-spd), I can honestly say either end is such a fun, entertaining and engaging drive! The prices have corrected and understandably for good reasons - few cars can offer the reliability, enjoyment and pleasure of ownership as these “super-cars”!

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  @chrisg4rr377 · 3 years ago

  This is the video I&apos;ve needed. Not because I&apos;m planning on getting a porka, just that i like watching videos

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