Porsche Carrera GT: Six-Month Ownership Update
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2024
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I've had my Porsche Carrera GT for SIX months and I have driven it a lot. The Porsche Carrera GT has been my dream car for years and I finally have it. I'll talk about the ownership experience, what is broken, and what plans I have for it to make it better.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 CARS & BIDS!!!
00:40 History of My Carrera GT
02:37 The Driving Experience
03:04 The Infamous Clutch
04:53 The Biggest Surprise About Owning The Carrera GT
06:08 The Greatest Driver's Car?
09:31 Quirks And Features About Ownership
12:30 Things That Have Broken
15:26 Repairs and Upgrades
17:53 Outro
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The dream tbh
Yep. Doing it right
bro thinks he’s the CEO
@@cam4001 I thought Doug owned Cars And Bids lol
@@jst_TV yes he does💀
Glad to hear someone actually using their high end car. It's a shame how many machines just sit collecting proverbial dust.
Unfortunately it seems most of the people who can afford these kinds of cars aren't enthusiasts, they're investors.
Proverbial dust?
Where is the shame in maximizing your investments value?
@@kevincinnamontoast3669 The shame is that immense energy, time, money, and passion went into creating peak driving machines only to have them sitting in a garage like giant paper weights. :(
Doug sounds like he's going for a good middle ground.
@@kevincinnamontoast3669 Cause stuff is built for use.
There's something so pure about an enthusiast driving the car they are enthusiastic about instead of parking it in a jet hangar somewhere with all of your other priceless cars just because you have money. I'm glad you are driving your dream car, Doug! I hope to be right there with you one day with my dream car. Ima drive that thing until I have to restore it!
I kind of agree with what he said though, get a boxster and put 15,000 miles a year on it and park up front at the store. Cars like this carrera GT are basically for collectors, not enthusiasts. Now the Ford GT, it just has Ford parts, drive the crap out of it.
@@jeffk464 I can see that. From the time I was a kid I loved the Skyline R-34. One time I figured out how much it would cost to bring one over to the US, taxes, maintenance, etc. It was staggering. I'd rather have a Z that I can drive like a madman and not worry about repair costs, etc.
@@jeffk464most collectors are car enthusiast, just not driving enthusiast
This is crazy, i remember the day the video of his carrera gt first came out and already 6 months passed, this is insane how time flies. But it`s always a pleasure to watch these videos, seeing Doug enjoying the cars makes me smile.
Doug actually mentioned that... he's owned the car for 6 months but didn't announce it right away. So the video has only been out for 4 months.
@@87teggy thanks, i was gonna post the same thing.
@@87teggy oh really? I think i probably missed it out but even those 4 months didn‘t feel like it was 4 months
@@69tacobellinyo31I'm with you. I was feeling the same thing!
doug is the kinda guy to correctly operate the Porsche Carrera GT’s unique clutch system
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How do you do a hill start?
This is peak performance of a man living his greatest dream. Love you Doug! ❤️
THIISSS*
I hope the next he gets is a f50.
Truly. Super happy for his goofy ass. This is what we all hope to achieve, and he did it. What a G.
@@ricardodelacrvz1400GMA T50, it a Carrera GT turned to 11, and even more stealthy looking.
hopefully the wife don't spring divorce on him like Hoovie
Cool to hear your comments on the CD player. I was lucky enough to spend some time in a CGT back in 2007, and the owner loved to talk about (and demonstrate) how surprisingly good the stereo was. There’s at least 2 of you out there taking advantage of it.
The stig was the first one.
I just sold a car that was >$100K new (I bought it used), and one reason I sold it was the cost of parts and repairs - just one headlight was $4,000. I learned that regardless what you pay for a car, service and part expense will forever be as if you bought it new. I realized I'm just not rich enough to be unconcerned about such expenses, and am glad to done with the anxiety.
Watching you rave about how much you love the car genuinely put a smile on my face, Doug is absolutely living the dream
That's what years of dedication can do. I'm happy for him.
@@stevenwilliams1805 no jealousy here, all motivation. Doug is great
@@BorisBidjanSaberi11 Not so much now I've finally grown up but I used to get jealous of people "making it" but never doug. He's gone from working the phones at Porsche to this and I couldn't be happier for him. Not to mention he's not a braggart about it. He's doing this videos to share his excitement not to say "look what I can do".
I genuinely am so proud of Doug. Been a subscriber since about 2019 and I never thought I'd see the day that my man got his CGT. I'm still in disbelief
Same for me.
I’m glad Doug is actually enjoying his Carrera GT. I can’t imagine getting your dream car and it doesn’t live up to the hype. I chased a Lexus IS F for 12 years and when I finally got it, it was everything I could ask for. I never get tired of hearing that 2UR-GSE wake up and sing it’s song. Like Doug, I drive my car and really get to enjoy it. I hope everyone that reads this obtain their dream car and I hope it’s everything you want it to be.
I got mine a Subaru wrx and with a exhaust it’s plenty for me. Love the car I’m 33 and 15 year old me would be very happy.
I will say I grew up in the early 90s and my dream car of course was always the Lamborghini countach, well I don't own one but about 10 years ago I had an opportunity to drive one and let me just say it was an awful car. I felt like I needed a couple of guys with me so we could push the clutch down and then another guy to help me shift. It's a beautiful car to look at and it certainly was interesting to drive but sometimes it's best not to meet your heroes
I thought it was the new Boxster?
@@matt2m That’s awesome bro. 😎 I bet that boxer sounds incredible. 💪🏾 I’m 34 and I only have a X Force exhaust and HPS intake elbow. Sounds amazing and it’s enough for now but she has plenty more mods coming.
@@Audiorevue I heard that about the Countach and Tyler Hoovie of Hoovies Garage has demonstrated it and said the same on his channel. He can’t really fit in it and drive it comfortably but he loves it and won’t let it go. I guess that an exception to the rule and in that case you’re right. At least you got to drive it tho, that’s more than most can say. 😎
Here in Germany, I actually learned driving manual this way. It does make a lot of sense, and it allows you to "feel" how the clutch works, then after a few times you just press the gas pedal earlier and earlier until you've found "the spot". Maybe that's how the engineers learned to drive as well, and that's why the clutch is the way it is.
This is the way my driving instructor taught me how to drive manual in Bulgaria too. Not sure if all of them are teaching the same way though.
The same here in Spain!
How do you start when you need to go up a steep hill??
I taught my nephew in a church parking lot This way. Clutch in , clutch out, clutch in, brake. Over and over Without shifting. I still joke with him ‘the clutch never lies’ to this day…
that’s mostly because learner cars are diesel engines, they have much more power in the lower rpms, so you don’t need a higher rpm to get going. i’m german myself and i know many people that had a problem after switching from a 150ps diesel learners car to a 90ps gasoline shitbox :D
ive been watching you for years and seeing you a car enthusiast like myself and your viewers it just makes me so happy to see you fulfilling your dreams!
i always loved your video style your the only guy that REALLY shows cars in detail
keep doing what you do doug!
Freaking Doug is the man, all the fun of a super car, none of the weird looks, seems like the perfect deal
I actually feel the opposite about the Carrera GT wing. I accept it doesn't do much at speed in it's down position, but I love how the wing is sculpted into the body/tail lights when it's down. When it's up it looks sort of tacked on/boy racer.
I was looking for this type of comment. You are a man of culture sir
I agree.
I like the tacked on body racer look.
I think you are both kinda right. The sculpted look of the wing look amazing but I also think it would look better with a wing/spoiler sticking up.
It definitely does look tacked on when it's up vs the sculpted look with it down.
This exactly, I love a good ol big wing but i love them even more when they will blend into the bodywork like the Carrera GT/ 918 spyder/ Bugatti veyron etc
Doug, it’s great seeing you so happy - congrats on getting your dream car
Congrats Doug, you’ve worked hard and it was great hearing your story when you announced the purchase in Feb. hope those mods make it even more enjoyable to own!
As always, such a pleasure to watch content by Doug, but his pure joy and his infectious enthusiasm just take it to another level. I am so glad the car delivered and did not break, as they say never meet (or drive in this case) your heroes… keep driving it and enjoying it, money is the only thing you are guaranteed to have again!
Just Doug. Not his step children.
Doug really feels adventurous parking next to the cart return
Living on the Edge!
I absolutely love this video! It's great to see you enjoying this dream car you have lusted after for so long. I'm in a similar situation myself as I bought my first Ferrari a 2012 458 Italia back in December of 2022 and currently in the process of making a 6 month ownership video of my experience with it. I can definitely confirm the cost analysis with driving supercars and hypercars and putting miles on them. I think one reason the CGT goes unnoticed, is to the untrained eye it probably looks like a modified Boxster, and then add in the color aspect and most people don't take a second look. Congratulations on achieving your dream and I wish you many years of ownership enjoyment!
I just survived throut cancer. At 60 I've learned to enjoy all the money and things I've worked so hard to achieve. Drive it Doug! 💯
@@Andy-fd7zhI think he means throat
@@Andy-fd7zh typo - "Throat" I wouldn't wish it on you.
Hey I have a low mileage accord. 2013 at almost 60k miles. Do I drive the hell out of it or enjoy it rarely? I have 3 cars and the 13 accord is my nicest.
@@jayscul-de-sac6820are you forreal?
Can’t believe it’s already been 6 months!!! Great job Doug. You’re SLAYING life right now, and I’m so happy for you! ❤️
I’ve been watching you since about 2014. Seeing the evolution of the start of car reviews to the Doug score, to cars and bids and ownership of this car is crazy to me. Congrats on all your success Doug, you’re like the sole reason I got into really loving the porsche brand. I sold my 2nd one a few years ago for multiple reasons and hope to get like a 2020 cayenne within the next year or so once the market softens a little more. They’re truly amazing cars.
Quick note. My parents bought one in 2016, and we still own it. I’ve probably put 1,500 miles on it since then, and the very first time I turned the radio on, I was sitting in the garage getting ready to head out for a drive, I turned the radio on, and the Paul Walker, missing you song came on…from the beginning. I almost turned the car off and got out. I chose to drive, but I have never once disrespected the cars ability to be dangerous. We’ve got over a dozen cars from 1960 speedsters to modern super cars, but nothing is better than the CGT, you just have to know what you’re doing.
Absolutely! People love to shit on the car because theyre too afraid to admit the driver was the only one at fault
What do your parents do for a living brother? Just curious all I can afford is a boxster or older 997.
@@joshuamurray6580 they built the search engine you use to find doctors through your healthcare provider…the search function that will show you doctors in network, how much it will cost, a rating system and so on. They called it a cost quality engine, and their customers were health insurance companies. Started as a print services business, and as that business died, they had to figure something out, and bet it all on black. No, seriously, it was a rough ride back in the day, but a CGT is an amazing prize.
So glad Doug's dream car really is as amazing as he imagined. That's exactly what any enthusiast can hope for. And out of anyone, he deserves it
No one deserves anything, people get what they can give themselves. That's reality
Good to hear Carrera GT clutch works like on any old diesel, means I experienced at least a part of it by driving my dads 1986 Jetta
Basically the same thing
@@Minnevan lol yeah
Carrera GT drives more like a semi, really
Got to drive my uncle's a few years ago. I've driven sticks for nearly fifty years, and this was the most difficult clutch I've ever come across. Once it was rolling though...HOLY SHIT! Most amazing vehicle I've ever been in.
My first introduction to the Carrera GT was in a video game.
It was called Need for Speed: Most Wanted.
That whole game has been one of the reasons why i love cars.
But i remember finally driving the Carrera and just being amazed.
Like, the thing is just a jet plane on wheels. The sound, even in the game, was so cool.
Seriously, what a legend of a car.
That was the car I used to beat Razor in the final black list. Memories ❤
Need for speed the goat
Kudos Doug! I am a long time fan of yours and I can say you truly deserve what you got l more than everyone. You kept my passion alive even in times where it was dimming down due to externalities.
You are a true inspiration for myself!
I am a true car enthusiast, probably too young to be considered a purist but my racing background helps me to be credible 😂.
My ultimate dream is to own a carrera gt, I will push as hard as I can to achieve it. Every video you make motivates me even further.
For the moment I have just collected my first GT car, the 718gt4, spec in a way to keep in mind my goal (gt silver, silver wheels and buckets).
Until the moment I will buy a Carrera GT (and beyond)! I will closely follow you and share your happiness.
BEST
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It makes me so happy seeing you enjoy the car so much, you deserve it Doug!
Crazy how time flies, so happy listening to you talk abt your ownership!
The car us junk though
@@jacksmith-mu3eehow is it junk? 💀
No time doesn't fly we are just lost and delusional we don't feel the time
@@jacksmith-mu3ee ignorance suits you
@@jacksmith-mu3ee the only thing that is junk is ur life. This car is a masterpiece
Congratulations Doug... It's a super great feeling when you achieve your dreams. 🙏
Doug, I have been watching your content since you started a RUclips channel. I’m just a 21 year veteran in Law Enforcement in Texas, but wanted to comment and say you are an amazing person. I love your knowledge of vehicles and have learned a lot from your vehicle knowledge.
8 months ago I purchased a Dodge Charger Hellcat as my dream car. It’s nothing like what you have but I love her and she gets treated well. She gets to open up on track days and is lightly driven as a daily.
Regardless of any negative comments you get from people, you are highly respected in our household in Texas. We are happy for you and hope you continue to prosper and get many “dream cars” in your garage. From one vehicle connoisseur to another, have a blessed year!
Banning
What negative comments?
Similar reasons why I love my 2015 E63S AMG. Literally no one notices it and it’s an absolute joy to drive.
Also a similar reason why I love my 2013 Abarth 500. Very under the radar until that factory exhaust lets out the loudness. Lol
Reasons why I love my Kia soul. Super sleeper fr
@@LanceCorporal_Wafflesthat loud 1.4 😂
I've seen one Carrera GT in my life in upstate NY, let me tell you Doug... I WILL notice one every single time it's parked or driving, the one I saw was red and my God what a beautiful car. Enjoy that car Doug drive it like you've been, you deserve it! :)
I don't think I've ever seen one in person.
wait i’m from upstate ny and i’ve seen red carrera gt
Doug - I am so beyond happy for you that you are actually driving the car! Life is too damn short and you’ve worked waaay too hard to not enjoy the hell out of it. Good for you!
Thank you for this, Doug, entertaining and informative as always. None of us will ever own a Carrera GT but we get to live vicariously through you.
Fixed mindset, never complain about where you are, if you did nothing to ascend👀
I had the same reaction when I got my dream car I had been lusting after my whole life (Hummer H1). It never disappointed me - even when it was broken. I hope you never have to suffer the heartache of losing it in an accident like what happened to mine. I highly, HIGHLY suggest you put a dashcamera in it. The footage of my accident saved my bacon when it came to dealing with insurance.
I've been thinking about doing this. How much is one and are they hard to install?
Congrats for the Cars & Bids sponsorship!!!
I remember when this car came out. It is an amazing car. It sounds fantastic. It looks incredible. One detail I noticed immediately and thoroughly enjoyed was the side mirrors. I really liked the shape and the pedestals.
Congratulations Doug. Beautiful car. Enjoyed the 6 month update. Will look forward to another update once you have the suspension and spoiler hydrolics replaced.
Glad you are enjoying it Doug 😊 Would love to see a video of the rear wing conversion process when it is being done on your car.
If I ever buy an exotic car. I’m driving it ! Good on ya Doug 👍
Too bad u never will…
@@BrownOpsLeak what was the point of that ?
@@BrownOpsLeak How do you know a random stranger's finances?
Me too. I paid for the driving experience, I'm going to get my money's worth. The car's engineers designed it to be driven so I should honor them. I'll daily drive that thing.
@@BrownOpsLeakhating and for what 💀
I love the fact you're enjoying the CGT. It's a dream car for a lot of people, including myself. I'm happy to see you're upgrading the suspension, but have you considered taking it back to Porsche first for the suspension recall that Jay Lenno, Damon DDE & many others (inc myself) have seen/suffered from, This is the likely cause for the deaths of Rodger & Paul. If not, check the rear top hats for signs of failure when you replace them!
The clutch topic is also interesting as there is many places that can provide much better versions these days, however the operation is the same, the performance & longevity is improved. The bitch job is the replacement procedure. (I've only done two)
cant wait for the year review! love the content doug! thank you always
Genuinely happy for you Doug…the excitement you get talking about it lets us know how much this car means to you
Man it's already been 6 MONTHS?!
I remember you barely managing to keep it together with excitement and happiness about your Carrera GT like it was yesterday. Time flies, man. Can't believe it's been 6 months with your Carrera. So thrilled and happy to see you enjoy the car, too.
It was nice to hear all this...
Thank you for the update.. ❤
Doug im glad you are enjoying the car congratulations on the Carrera GT it is my dream car aswell and i hope you are enjoying the car and continue to enjoy it for years to come!
Doug is the type of guy who would tell us that you're not supposed to park a Carrera GT with its wing up and six seconds later show us four photos of his Carrera GT parked with its wing up.
It’s the the photographer in him. It needs to look just as good parked as when it’s moving.
12:06 😮😂
He said it's broken
It really is fun to hear that the driving experience brings him so much joy!!!!
All that hard work with cars & bids really paid off.Good for him!!!!
Awesome review, Doug! And what a dream car!! A bit surprised that nobody noticed it, but I guess going somewhat under the radar is a testament to the subtle refinement of a Porsche Carrera GT compared to most Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
brilliant video. infectious enthusiasm. congratulations, keep enjoying this car and making videos.
Sounds like those upgrades to the suspension and the wing are definitely the way to go. After I buy my Carrera GT, I'll be sure to do that. 😂
Seriously, though -- congrats on actually *driving* yours. You're like Jay Leno in that respect -- driving your cars, not just letting them sit. I like that a lot.
That’s an awesome car Doug. Love it! It’s a crazy repair bill but as long as you are aware and can afford it, enjoy it to the fullest!.
So Happy for you! Happy to hear it is everything and more!!!!!
Love watching your videos man..... you've come such a long way! So happy you have be able to get your dream car..... we all know how much you love and have followed and been a fan of the Carrera gt! My pockets are no where deep as yours but I was able to get a car I was a very big fan of and was affordable with my income. I have an 08 bmw e93 335i with the n54. I've ordered my parts and slowly over time have got my car assembled and tuned the way I like and boy is it a treat to get out there and drive it on the weekends. I can totally relate to your comment of being kinda sad when your almost home because the drive/experience is coming to an end 💯
Happy holidays Mr demuro ☑
I remember the first time I heard about the notoriously difficult clutch operation of the Carrera GT thinking it's just like every tractor and heavy truck I operated on the farm as a teenager and it is! The clutch assembly is a fantastic piece of engineering, compact lightweight and strong. What Porsche engineers didn't consider was driver ability.
Why is it the responsibility of the engineers to look out for the ineptness of driver skill and decision making? Every car like this, including the ridiculous hellcat and it’s spawn are WAY too much car for the average mouth breather that buys one. Witness every mustang crash video and it’s ilk. People need to take responsibility for their own stupidity, something sorely lacking these days.
@@MH-ev3wr I never said it was the engineer’s responsibility.
@@MH-ev3wr There's a certain point where it does become the responsibility of the designer though. Why should I have to learn how to operate something I already know how to operate? Selling something that is expected generally to work one way and then it doesn't means it's a design issue, any engineer that tells you otherwise is a bad engineer lol. I don't really have an opinion on the CGT clutch, but it definitely sounds like it was poorly designed and end-users can't be blamed for that.
@@niall21 you'd be right however it functions uniquely for a reason. sure you can criticize the inconsistency but you can't just call it "bad design" without taking into account the reason for the change. the criticisms you'll find don't come from owners who actually get to spend a bit of time w the clutch. it works exactly as intended and, on the contrary, actually solves the issue of common clutch inconsistencies that doug described.
@@niall21 uhh, the engine and clutch were designed for an F1 car. The engine doesn’t have a flywheel. Please read about it before commenting about it. If the suits decided the engine and clutch were going to be used in a road car that’s not their problem. The engineers designed it for the parameters they were given. As a mechanical engineer myself, that’s how engineering works.
Talking about the clutch, I drive a diesel manual car, and the operation of the clutch is pretty similar, as I'm habitual to let the clutch all the way out and then press the throttle. Yes, I just compared a CGT to a diesel car, I'm weird 🙂
No - not weird, I like the comparison a lot
i did this on a Laguna 2.2 diesel. it could easily get to third gear before needing the accelerator pedal
I try to drive my car in a similar manner, just to minimize clutch wear. Unless I'm on a hill, or need to take off fast I just ease off the clutch at idle and then apply throttle... No need to slip the clutch at higher rpm if I don't need the extra power.
I supercharged this car 100k miles ago and everyone on the forums always says "the clutch is the first thing to go once you go forced induction" and the clutch still feels like it did when new and can still give wheel spin if I get aggressive going into 3rd, (although I don't drive like that).
I had a tundra with 300k miles on the stock clutch also (my dad put the first 220k on it).
@@davidthomas5975 that's Calle torque without end baby 😁
i learned driving a 2.0 TDi Passat. My instructor told me, this is the only way. My first car was 2.0 petrol E46 with an old clutch. It was a nightmare. Took me about 6 month to realise i can't really drive my car that way and adding some gas around the bite point is crucial , not forbidden :D
Ahhhh....The fruits of your labor. Thanks Doug for sharing. I hope you give us a 1 year review, I am curious how much that suspension mod costs. Your smile tells it all! Thank God you did not get the yellow. (Congrats on Cars and Bids).
I love watching videos when you speak of this car Doug, you’re down right giddy when you do. Couldn’t be happier for you. When changing out the parts with non-stock items, does that effect the value of the car overall?
I actually learned to drive a manual clutch just like this. Because the cars on the school were tuned to idle on higher revs, the engine didn't stall when going off the clutch, it was to make it easier for new drivers. I actually had to learn to find the biting point after getting the license.
Any diesel can roll without applying gas pedal and even petrol engines with reasonably higher torque can do the same
@@dzenan.m not even reasonable torque. can do it in my 1.6 liter 100hp ford focus probably even in second gear
@@ProfDrMau Yes if you are delicate with your clutch of course
Terrific 6 month, 1200 mile review! Thoroughly enjoyed and learned.
Thank you,
Richard
Great update Vid! Glad you are enjoying it!
Interesting that you find the car better looking with the spoiler up, I always thought it spoiled (lol) the slick look of the car. To each their own. Livin the dream =)
Hell yeah Doug! Glad she’s been so good to you and I know there’s a plethora of memories, and future updates to come!
Great review Doug!
Big smile and happy tears what could you wish more. Really happy for you Doug!
Doug, Its crazy to see how far youve come. I still remember the Yugo Review. Ive made alot of life decisions based on your reviews.
Imagine building a supercar lidar add-on, that you mount in the grill of your supercar, and it will based on your car, map out if you can go over a place without scratching the spoilers. It will give you a warning if the curb is too high and such, or even some kind of signal if you're "too close to comfort", but making it so in general you don't have to go out and measure the street with a ruler everytime you come to a new place =) That invension you can sell for thousands =)
And then every time you go up a hill the car beeps at you.
Your update is so insightful and informative.
Happy for you and happy to see you HAPPY about it. Love the enthusiasm.
Regarding the clutch, it operates like a big rig truck then. You NEVER apply gas to a big rig when starting or when operating the clutch. (I did once and it was very violent!).
As for not getting killed by it, you nailed it on the head. Respect the machine for what it is and you will stay out of trouble. I ride motorcycles and you HAVE to had this mindset.
The seals thing is always an interesting argument. Anecdotally, I had a 99 Toyota Aristo with 60,000km that had seal issues everywhere. Also had a 2000 GS400 that didn't leak a drop of oil with 300,000km. Might be like some car owners let them sit, where others will start them and not drive them.
Doug, can you do a quick follow-up video to talk about the shifting process once you're underway? What you described sounds like its only applicable from a stop, and I'm curious about the other up and down-shifts.
Btw this is one of my favorite videos of yours and it makes me happy to see you so enthralled with the fruits of your hard work.
Shifting is normal once you get moving -- and IMO one of the greatest shifter/clutch feelings of all time.
Hi from NZ! Doug I still can’t believe you have a CGT!! Amazing work man. My absolute dream car, I really hope I have one, one day. My current lineup consists of: 06’ Brabus ForFour, 03’ VW Passat W8 6MT, 94’ E34 540iA
Doug, glad to hear your driving the car and not parking it. Drive it and enjoy it. A car sitting in a garage and not using it is callled a couch. It was build to be driven. Look foward to seeing more videos of your enjoyment.
I am so happy you finally were able to buy your dream car, shes a beauty!
Joke car though
@@jacksmith-mu3ee As long as Doug's happy, that's all that matters.
This should be good info to help keep my 1/43 model looking and running sweet
I love that you love and enjoy it as I loved a few cars I’ve had despite the majority of owners locking them away a garage.
If it has a 12v outlet, you can just get a bluetooth radio transmitter. They plug into the 12v and give you a radio station that you can tune the car to, and you pair it with your phone so you can play what you want through the car's radio.
You can drive any manual that way, you just have to let the clutch out really really slowly. That’s how I learned in a 120 HP Civic: I never touched the gas pedal once in the first 20 minutes of driving it, it was all about getting enough finesse in my left foot to get the car rolling using only the clutch.
That's exactly how I've taught people to drive a manual trans. Find a really flat and open parking lot, show them where 1st and neutral are and let them slowly release the clutch to find the friction point and repeat that process over and over.
Not every engine is powerfull enough for that..
Yeah sadly its not possible in my fiesta with 60kw...it just doesnt have enough torque to push itself from standstill
@@mindrestofficialchannel9235it is. I can do it in my mom's 69hp econobox. Is it fairly difficult compared to say a big diesel? Yes ofc, but it is possible, you just have to go slow enough so that the engine doesn't drop the revs
Uphills finna ruin your day.
My Nissan Np200 (Renault logan with a pickup bedl) takes off way too slowly. People will just honk at me for being too slow
I live in the same area as Doug and for me, traffic has slowly eroded the joy of owning any sports car. Also, traffic lights seem much more intrusive than years ago - just yesterday I drove to a big box store, and between our house and there are eight traffic lights. For "fun", I noted that on the way there, 7/8 were red, and on the way home, 6/8 were red. Back when I had my one-off Midlana car, which had a ton of performance, it was endlessly frustrating to always be stuck idling along with all the other "losers." We recently took a drive down the coast highway, and average speed was about 20 mph - stuck behind everyone else. If I see Doug stuck in traffic alongside me, I'll say hi!
The town I grew up in went from having just a few traffic lights, to having traffic lights every 8th to 1/4 mile on the main road, and lights everywhere when going through town. It's amazing how much it changed.
I left for a rural area and there are barely any lights... Speed limit is 75 too, and roads are curvy, hilly, and fun.... Although kinda beat up from trucks.
Traffic lights are a huge bummer when they're poorly timed/programmed for the conditions. For the first time in 3 years, I drove home from work yesterday and didn't hit a single red light, which is ridiculously rare as I have about 12 traffic lights on my normal route. More often than not, red lights usually outnumber the green lights by a huge margin, even if I'm moving with the main flow of traffic.
Thumbs down for calling everyone else losers. Your money is irrelevant to being a loser or not.
@@dil6969 I think they purposely do that to slow down traffic through town. At least that's always been my feeling, haha
What's especially frustrating is when someone turns right at a light, the dumb controller sets the lights red to through traffic, even though the car is already gone. Everyone comes to a stop and just sit there... it would be so easy to fix the programming, but nope! Grrrrr.
So awesome man. Good for you!
Great review!
If the car has a zigarette lighter and a radio, you could buy an FM transmitter to connect your phone to the radio. That lets you connect via bluetooth and then send out your own radio signal on an open frequency. They cost like 20 bucks
Surely Doug is familiar with this device.
@@timkinley1779 i thought so too... but who knows :P
I’ve had my Suzuki Samurai for seven months, so there.
Congrats, Doug! Glad you enjoy your CGT. I am also glad you will install the KW suspension soon because I don't want you to pull a Paul Walker on it. There have been rumors the original rear suspension of the CGT was faulty and prone to breaking which could make you lose control of the rear end of the car. Supposedly, that is what happened to Paul also.
Anyways, keep up all that you do, love your content as I have loved it from the start.
Cheers!
They were smoking the tires at over 60 mph. And the tires were old and out of date. Do your research Fast and the Furious dorks
I mean, the way you describe the driving experience, it’s kind of sad that 99% of these sit in collections never getting driven. It’s about passion, after all! And respect to you for buying one, and deciding to properly enjoy it
This is Doug by himself!!!
Thanks for the realistic owner experience, the honesty is appreciated. How on earth do you do a hill start in it though?
I would hope that most manual drivers use the handbrake to hold the car on the incline and then release it at the moment they start letting the clutch out. No rolling backwards, no revving the piss out of the car. Easy peasy.
@@MH-ev3wr I can do a hill start on a manual without using the handbrake, without rolling backwards, without excessive revving, no problem. It seems quite possible to me that the Carrera GT clutch system would also be capable of that.
@@MH-ev3wr being British. I learned on and pretty much always drive a manual; but the way Doug described the clutch system here sounded like a nightmare for a hill start.
Completely agree about the clutch. It is super easy, and the weight of depressing the clutch pedal, is nothing different from what you find in old race cars. I absolutely love driving the car, and am super lucky to own one.
love this video...they made this car for you! the upgrades are going to be great!
interesting info on the clutch. But what about hill starts in this car?
I can't believe it has been 6 months 😳 it feels like its been a a little over 1 month
Super happy for you. Real world review
Kennan really delivers the details and specs that enthusiasts enjoy. Great job and keep them coming 👏 👍
Doug, love your reviews. I have a CGT a 918 . I agree with most of what you said on your review. Don't put a lift on. You will have regrets. The CGT has 4 and a quarter inches of ground clearance and 3/4 of an inch is a plastic lip at the bottom which can scrape without any damage. If you angle sharply you will be fine. Don't mess with the suspension or electrical. The wing on mine I keep up when I store it. In the down position heat from the engine bay after a drive will cause problems. You always want some hydraulic pressure. I haven't had any problems and I have had mine since 06. Check my channel Car collection advisors. If you would like to collaborate let me know. Maybe I will let you review my new sport classic. I am on the 918 ViP program and I get ever new limited vehicle.
I've had a CGT for 10 years. Agree w/ most all of what you had to say esp re lift kit/clearance
By now, most people who are driving the Carrera GT have replaced the Sachs suspension. If you haven't, I highly recommend you do!! :) It transforms the car and improves it greatly. The car does not get into my garage without the lift, so I'm definitely doing that. I understand the "don't mess with it" and "keep it original" philosophy from a resale perspective, but I truly do not care about resale value -- I care about what's going to make the car more usable. I'm also adding Bluetooth Audio and heated seats -- THE HORROR!!!!
@@DougDeMuro Do you have straight pipes of stock exhaust? It's a shame about your garage #Buy a new house instead of a lift kit?? ha ha. I agree w Michael don't do any mods on the car.
@@DougDeMuro the car is yours and I know you truly love it.. so just send it.. if people think a stock suspension can last 18 years and still be that good has a KW fresh suspension, then there's a problem with them..
Could one of you elaborate on the reasoning behind that advice?
On the one hand, I could imagine messing with the suspension negatively affecting the driving experience and it would be good to know if that's the case, but if the advise just ends at "just don't do it" without any further elaboration followed by "don't modify the car in any way" then it sounds driven by collector purism, rather than by any practical concern.
As such the advice is not going to sound convincing to anyone that doesn't have a collector mindset.
Very interesting! A client of ours had one back then when it was new and parked it in the garage of our law firm a few times. Always liked the look of it.
Listening to Doug talk about his cars makes me smile. It makes me wish I could say hi and talk for a bit. When I visited San Diego I kept an eye out for him!
Drive safe out there! Everyone has a video camera in their pocket 😉
He was trying to get away from the Tesla
Cool Beetle, dude.