Here's Why The 997.1 Porsche Carrera 2 S is Now The Perfect First 911

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  @LukeMarthinusen · 4 years ago

  This is my first Porsche. Was relatively affordable. Love it. 3 years on, definitely not even close to thinking of selling it.

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  @alfpetzer5812 · 2 years ago

  Interesting reflection. <br>I had a 997.1 C2, sold it and after some testing (M3, C63, R8 V8) replaced it with a 991.2 C2.<br>Everything was great so far. But after a season and some thinking, I had to admit to myself that I couldn&apos;t get the 997 out of my head. I then sold the 991 and bought another 997.1 C2. As we know, reselling is not a big problem, so the whole thing was relatively painless financially. What&apos;s more, this time I deliberately chose a 997 with almost no additional equipment, which underlines the pure character of this car. Any gadget too many is a disadvantage in this car. <br><br>The &quot;why&quot;: First of all - the 991 is certainly the better car because it is simply the more modern car. But from my point of view, which is that of a rather purist driver and will not apply to everyone, this also has disadvantages. The electromechanical steering in the 991, for example, is much smoother, but is no longer as fascinating as the old hydraulic steering in the 997, where you have the feeling of sitting in a kart that reads your directional wishes from your eyes. The interior is too annoying for me, I&apos;m bombarded with information that doesn&apos;t interest me and distracts me from driving. Less is more here. The engine is quite cool, but at the end of the day it doesn&apos;t really have that much more steam, but lacks the free revving character of the naturally aspirated engine. The 997 simply has more drama. All in all, it is simple the more analogue, more involving, more entertaining car to drive. <br>Also it’s predecessors are a tad to slow for my taste by todays standards. So to me at least this really is the sweetspot.

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  @RaviFernandez · 4 years ago

  Hey James, I’ve had my 997.1 for 12 years with 162k on the clock now! And couldn’t part with my previous 911, a 993, which I’ve now had for 20 years. That one’s done 104k. Still use the 997 every day and love every minute :-)

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• AN

  @analogguy5548 · 4 years ago

  I’m the anti-new car - car guy. I’m 75 and my 2018 Mustang GT PP1 is my 5th car. I have always paid cash, as in NO CAR LOANS. This doesn’t mean I don’t love cars - I loved all my cars &amp; I love taking care of them. Something very satisfying about driving a great drivers car with 200,000 + miles. In all those years the only on road break down was my 1970, heavily modified &amp; raced VW Beetle - My buddy and I were able to replace the blow engine with a replacement from a wrecked VW on a Saturday afternoon! That said I enjoy all your videos - Happy motoring.

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• TA

  @tayecannon · 2 years ago

  Got an 07’ 997 during covid when the prices were down. Best decision. Runs like a top and a dream to drive

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• NE

  @nelsonclub7722 · 2 years ago

  Porsche now do an entertainment upgrade package for many older Porsches - not sure what cost but Apple Carplay etc - I did and it was so worth it - brings it up to date tech wise

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  @The.Mr.M · 3 years ago

  6 year owner of a 997.1 C2S, love the car and have recently considered selling. Watching this video reminds me why I love it so much. DSC controller, bilstein coilovers, exhaust and a few other updates has really brought the car to a special driving experience.

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• AN

  @andyfriar9599 · 4 years ago

  I&apos;ve had my 2008 997.1 C2S for 3+ years and it&apos;s been excellent. They are cheap to look after if you use the extensive specialist network, and if you&apos;re inclined, they are easy to work on with advice from the thriving owner community including on YT. It also hasn&apos;t depreciated anywhere near the rate of everything else I&apos;ve owned (recent used car market madness acknowledged)

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  @Porsche_911_Experience · 4 years ago

  The best first Porsche 911 is the one you can afford. My first one was a 996 Targa. Loved it once I got in it-Still have it 3 years later and added a 997 Turbo 6 months later

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  @psantangeli · 3 years ago

  Drove an 87 Carrera cab for 20 years. Moved to a high milage 997.1 C2S cab a couple of years ago. Just crazy how they managed to keep all the great things about the older cars but make is a totally modern experience too. Love it to bits.

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• JO

  @joe718spyderrs · 4 years ago

  This was a dream car for me back then... such a great refresh after the 996

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• OS

  @os3990 · 4 years ago

  Scared of bore scoring. Still want one

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