I have a 2004 996 GT3 Clubsport in atlas grey and I’m the original owner since new. Don’t think I’ll ever sell it as it’s rawness and finesse are one of a kind.
Nice video. I own one for 17 years and still enjoying the raw and responsive driving feeling. Something seldom mentioned about 996 GTG3rs is the rare suspension system is from cup car which is totally different to standard 996. It allows adjustment of toe angle just like the cup car. Also many parts actually from Porsche Motorsport which have a little different part number. It may be the last Porsche ever build which have no computer-driving-assist : )
Well, I was let out of that very same junction in a red 550 a few months back.....the guy slowed down quite a bit to achieve it as well. Very grateful to him, and very grateful to be in a 550.....
Lots of small and large changes in this car compared to the regular 996 GT3. I had the pleasure of experiencing firsthand the 996 GT3 mk2, and Ferrari 360 Modena - I always wondered how much better the GT3 RS and Challenge Stradale were.
Really enjoyed that Damian thank you for taking the time to show and produce this car ..look forward to seeing a blue trim version in the garage ( I prefer too) 👍🇬🇧🚙
You guys are smashing it out the park this year, the vids are tapping in to exactly what I love about cars. Hope the GR Yaris will be coming out again soon...
@@woutererasmus8809Gen 2 with RS wing. I think it is almost as collectable and since I drive it regularly it‘s just the better car 🤷♂️. By the way, still love it after 4 years….
Yes , indeed they look cool. Especially when you got a 4S (the rear looks also nice) without the turbo (and spoiler) , but with all options. People often complained about the 996, but why nobody complained about the one eyed too happy smilley on the 993. Ah yes because the 993 isn't really a 911, but the 959 brought into the '90 basically. Especially when you got the 4s.
You are spot on with how one has to be on ones toes on a rutted road. Very alive to say the least. Mine is an -04 with 18000 miles on it, ceramic brakes, full cage (for those extra...graceful ingresses) and AC delete. Get one. It would sit well in your collection.
Ah yes, the good ol days when we had freedom of choice! Great video thanks Damian, perhaps next time you can really surprise us by wearing your fav onesies when you jump up from behind the cars like that! :-)
Huge Porsche fan boy here! I discovered one of these hidden in a back lane near my house a few weeks ago. I knew what it was immediately, despite a fence hiding it. This one had a ‘duck tail’ rear wing though. I checked the reg number and it has around 45k miles on it. Love at first sight! Damien, you need to buy one!
I had one when they where new. Great track car and a real challenge to extract the performance from but on the road a bit compromised to say the least.
Great video as always. I love your hankering for classics & legends, I have been subscribed to your channel for over 2 years now & never missed an episode. 959 or F50 soon...?
“Mongey,” as in 996 GT3RS alcantara steering wheel, I have not heard since I was about 14. Red wine is now dribbling down my chin. My “mongey” chin. Excellent review. I have a friend in Australia who own one of these in RHD, 1 of 16 to land down under.
Definitely Blue colour scheme...I remember seeing a red version for sale for about £50k about 13-15 years ago..At the same time you could get a Standard 996.2 GT3 for about £35-£40k.. How times have changed...
Yet another fantastic video review i was a very lucky boy back in 2003 my friend had this GT3 with the blue stripe and wheels (which is my choice as well ) and he let me drive it a lot road and track and your absolutely right one of the all time greats. Never not had a Porsche ever since then. Thanks again guys 😎.
Awesome video!! If I had the option I would go 996 RS as well but a well sorted 996 GT3 isn’t far behind with that raw feeling and character as well! Such underrated cars.
For me this is THE GT3RS, its just looks like its come from a race track. On my only trip to the Nurburgring in the mid 2000's it seemed like every other car was one of these, it really stuck in my memory.
I enjoyed that video as it was packed with interesting information about the car, and wow a 2004 car in such pristine condition. Sounds like the perfect purchase for the garage
Superb episode! More of this kind of content pls. Damian, it felt like you were looking for a nudge from the viewers to say go ahead and buy one, well let me just shove you into the BUY IT column
A great video again. They let you have it because they know you will either buy it or sell it for them. Confession time. I get the fizz when I see a gt3 in yellow. Its that biplane spoiler that draws me in.
Wee done. Great commentary. I agree with everything you've said. I would say the GT3 996 is also a great model and perhaps would be my pick of the 996 range. The RS is more special, yes. But the GT3 is more everyday. Stay safe and thanks for the videos
I had a 996.1 GT3 Club Sport with a few minor modifications for 12 years and loved it but always fancied one of these. Would have one of these in my dream car garage. Would love a 996GT3RS with the 4.0 litre engine from the 997 model. Prefer the one with the blue decals though.
I owned one from new. Paid £84k, which was circa £5k premium at the time. Mine was white and BLUE. Stunning car BUT was very tricky and intimidating on the road. 997RS was a much better road car. Sold for just £74k in 2012 with 12k miles ...
I had both at the same time - The 996.2 Rs by a mile because of 360cs F1 gearbox mainly and it's weildiness and steering - Damian's right about car I used mine with EVO magazine a few times....although for me 993 not 964RS clips it just (997 and 991 don't get close btw) - and respectfully it is have one tiny demit Damian... you can't get to the fog light switch behind a pillar cage to pull it out ! Nice review as ever.
Nice video of a great car - if only it was in blue, I'm sure you would have bought it! Plus I think you are very right on future classic/current low price. One thought: your video shows the milometer at 10258 - whilst the Ashgood listing shows it at 10157, and their pictures show a reading of 9763 = I wouldn't at all worry how much Beanz you gave it/ragged it, someone else has quite clearly been having some fun whilst they could - its one reason I don't buy low mileage garage queens, every mile counts in pricing and I like using them, although with the low number of units produced I think this model of car could be one of the few exceptions? - Good Luck!
So when do you pick it up then? 🤣🤣🤣, it may be astronomically priced to the likes of me, but it's all about simple pleasures, and I get the distinct impression that you thoroughly enjoyed that drive 👍👍. Having never owned a 911 (I've been in one a few times a 980 911 turbo and it was intoxicating, every component of that car to me was mesmerising, the 5 dials, the dashboard, everything was ruthlessly germanic and purposeful!), I'd take any 911 or boxster but this one is obviously one of the finest models 👍
A belter of a review The only improvement you could have made was to buy it It’s a peach and one of the very best cars ever made Ten properly ies 🏴🙏
Great video Damian, please more like this. These older Porsches are absolutely dripping with character. I think the 4.0 with the last of the Mezger’s is my absolute favourite. Could that possibly be arranged for a future video? Keep up the great work, your content has been stellar recently.
'used to have freedom of choice"... love it.
I have a 2004 996 GT3 Clubsport in atlas grey and I’m the original owner since new. Don’t think I’ll ever sell it as it’s rawness and finesse are one of a kind.
It’s a wonderful car!
Buy it, buy it!! In the day of hybrids and ev’s...that car is a mechanical masterpiece!!
Agree. Love those headlights too FWIW. 😊👍
Probably halve in price once Tesla’s roadster is out, thinking.
"Not because I want to smoke, but because I like to be reminded that people used to have freedom of choice"
Spot on.
Great review!
👍🏻👍🏻
Lovely to see this one, prefer the white/red tbh.
So underrated. The first water cooled RS. Small and mechanical. Very cool...
Nice video. I own one for 17 years and still enjoying the raw and responsive driving feeling. Something seldom mentioned about 996 GTG3rs is the rare suspension system is from cup car which is totally different to standard 996. It allows adjustment of toe angle just like the cup car. Also many parts actually from Porsche Motorsport which have a little different part number. It may be the last Porsche ever build which have no computer-driving-assist : )
Well, I was let out of that very same junction in a red 550 a few months back.....the guy slowed down quite a bit to achieve it as well. Very grateful to him, and very grateful to be in a 550.....
Lots of small and large changes in this car compared to the regular 996 GT3.
I had the pleasure of experiencing firsthand the 996 GT3 mk2, and Ferrari 360 Modena - I always wondered how much better the GT3 RS and Challenge Stradale were.
Really enjoyed that Damian thank you for taking the time to show and produce this car ..look forward to seeing a blue trim version in the garage ( I prefer too) 👍🇬🇧🚙
Glad you enjoyed it
Brilliant video. Will now pretend I’m driving the RS when out in my 996😀
Can't unsee the gear stick hand job but what a car!! Really enjoyed the video. More of this pls.
Thanks, will do!
You guys are smashing it out the park this year, the vids are tapping in to exactly what I love about cars. Hope the GR Yaris will be coming out again soon...
Bought a 996 GT3 Clubsport a few weeks ago. I fell immediately in love with the engine and the drivetrain 😍
Gen 1 clubsport or gen 2? Gen 1 csport very rare and collectable
@@woutererasmus8809Gen 2 with RS wing. I think it is almost as collectable and since I drive it regularly it‘s just the better car 🤷♂️. By the way, still love it after 4 years….
A truly wonderful thing. It already feels like an analogue masterpiece in a digital world...
The Car Guys on a Friday night, love it!!
Is it just me, or do the fried egg headlights look really cool these days?
The used 996 market would say so as well!
@@eshanmirash2456 I still reckon the 996GT3 is undervalued at £70k or whatever they are.
Yes , indeed they look cool. Especially when you got a 4S (the rear looks also nice) without the turbo (and spoiler) , but with all options.
People often complained about the 996, but why nobody complained about the one eyed too happy smilley on the 993.
Ah yes because the 993 isn't really a 911, but the 959 brought into the '90 basically. Especially when you got the 4s.
@@Chrissy-H True. They are going up very slowly though
looks like GT1 headlights
You are spot on with how one has to be on ones toes on a rutted road. Very alive to say the least. Mine is an -04 with 18000 miles on it, ceramic brakes, full cage (for those extra...graceful ingresses) and AC delete.
Get one. It would sit well in your collection.
What a stunning car
Ah yes, the good ol days when we had freedom of choice! Great video thanks Damian, perhaps next time you can really surprise us by wearing your fav onesies when you jump up from behind the cars like that! :-)
What a car and what a video, great insight. You guys aren’t getting the views you deserve but please keep these kind of videos coming. I love them.
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Beautiful machine, headlights now look cool. Fantastic presentation as always. Let's have more of the same please.
Thanks, Geoff
What a ripper Damian... Just an awesome classic 911... Good luck acquiring one mate...
Huge Porsche fan boy here! I discovered one of these hidden in a back lane near my house a few weeks ago. I knew what it was immediately, despite a fence hiding it. This one had a ‘duck tail’ rear wing though. I checked the reg number and it has around 45k miles on it. Love at first sight! Damien, you need to buy one!
They look fantastic. I remember seeing a pair of them in period being tracked around Bedford Autodrome one evening, just the two of them. Proper 911.
This encompasses two things I always love to see. A CarGuys video and Porsche.
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@@TheCarGuysTV would I get one of there or a 4.0 or a 3.8 rs?
One of the best Car Guys editions! Thanks
Thanks, Pete
totally agree this is one of the all time greats, nice video Damian
Glad you enjoyed it
Thoroughly enjoyed that, thank you. Beautiful car. Go on! Get it bought! ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
I had one when they where new. Great track car and a real challenge to extract the performance from but on the road a bit compromised to say the least.
Great video as always. I love your hankering for classics & legends, I have been subscribed to your channel for over 2 years now & never missed an episode. 959 or F50 soon...?
“Mongey,” as in 996 GT3RS alcantara steering wheel, I have not heard since I was about 14. Red wine is now dribbling down my chin. My “mongey” chin. Excellent review. I have a friend in Australia who own one of these in RHD, 1 of 16 to land down under.
Definitely Blue colour scheme...I remember seeing a red version for sale for about £50k about 13-15 years ago..At the same time you could get a Standard 996.2 GT3 for about £35-£40k.. How times have changed...
I love Friday tea time! so Damian, did the car get detailed after your ragged it over the New Forrest ?!
Yes it did
Yet another fantastic video review i was a very lucky boy back in 2003 my friend had this GT3 with the blue stripe and wheels (which is my choice as well ) and he let me drive it a lot road and track and your absolutely right one of the all time greats. Never not had a Porsche ever since then. Thanks again guys 😎.
Glad you enjoyed it
I had to rewind to watch again the funny bit at the end where you popped up from behind the car
What a car !
What an engine 👍🏻
Awesome video!! If I had the option I would go 996 RS as well but a well sorted 996 GT3 isn’t far behind with that raw feeling and character as well! Such underrated cars.
Black and Orange it’s stunning but this is amazing too, nice video like always
For me this is THE GT3RS, its just looks like its come from a race track. On my only trip to the Nurburgring in the mid 2000's it seemed like every other car was one of these, it really stuck in my memory.
I enjoyed that video as it was packed with interesting information about the car, and wow a 2004 car in such pristine condition. Sounds like the perfect purchase for the garage
Glad you enjoyed it
One of these is sitting in the showroom in Porsche centre Perth (Scotland) and damn it is goals.
Probably my all time favourite 911
One of the greats for sure
Fantastic!!!!! Love the 996
Essential piece of Porsche history. I say add it to the collection. In blue trim of course. Well done Damian.
Blue trim absolutely
Superb episode! More of this kind of content pls. Damian, it felt like you were looking for a nudge from the viewers to say go ahead and buy one, well let me just shove you into the BUY IT column
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With you on the colour, blue all the way. Great vlog on a modern classic 👍
Fantastic vid Damian! This RS has really grown for me! Greetings from🇫🇮👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a great modern classic this Porscha 996 GT3 RS
Agreed
Brilliant and informative video...thanks for sharing 👍
A great video again. They let you have it because they know you will either buy it or sell it for them. Confession time. I get the fizz when I see a gt3 in yellow. Its that biplane spoiler that draws me in.
Cheers, James
Lottery win car for me, perfect in every way. Analogue, The need to actually drive it and It's not bonkers fast like the new stuff they bring out
Wee done. Great commentary. I agree with everything you've said. I would say the GT3 996 is also a great model and perhaps would be my pick of the 996 range. The RS is more special, yes. But the GT3 is more everyday.
Stay safe and thanks for the videos
Cheers, Alex
If that had been blue on white I think you would have bought one already! Another great video as well.
One of the greats indeed!
Excellent video, it's such a lightweight and tossable car with the right amount of power!
Another great video! I am also in the blue camp
.....and the watch check was??? lol Great vid, as always my friend, I am considering a nice 911 and can't make my mind up for either 996 or 997.
996 gt3 or 997.2 gt3
Nice review Damian. Cheers👍🏾
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent video, what a machine this is, absolutely love them.
Great video!
Great review, thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful 996 that doesn’t have the engine that can implode at any moment. Who was the footballer who cancelled? Mr Rooney by any chance ?👍👍
Oh I love my 996 GT3 MKII too!!
brilliant car and vid
GORGEOUS MACHINE...Superb! 👍🏻
It sure is!
I had a 996.1 GT3 Club Sport with a few minor modifications for 12 years and loved it but always fancied one of these. Would have one of these in my dream car garage. Would love a 996GT3RS with the 4.0 litre engine from the 997 model. Prefer the one with the blue decals though.
Another fantastic video. 👍🏻
I owned one from new. Paid £84k, which was circa £5k premium at the time. Mine was white and BLUE. Stunning car BUT was very tricky and intimidating on the road. 997RS was a much better road car. Sold for just £74k in 2012 with 12k miles ...
Nice review damian. Blue accents look better. I recall 50 red and 50 blue for uk when new?
Loved it.👍❤️🚘
Excellent history lesson! You should review a 993 Turbo S.
Definitely the one to invest in for sure great episode Damien look forward to seeing the first drive of that car after you buy it 😂
One of my grail cars, well done sir
Thanks! 👍
Colour coordinated “trade plates”....nice touch 😂
So Damian, this car was a direct competitor to the 360CS (which you know well!). Which is best in your opinion?
I had both at the same time - The 996.2 Rs by a mile because of 360cs F1 gearbox mainly and it's weildiness and steering - Damian's right about car I used mine with EVO magazine a few times....although for me 993 not 964RS clips it just (997 and 991 don't get close btw) - and respectfully it is have one tiny demit Damian... you can't get to the fog light switch behind a pillar cage to pull it out ! Nice review as ever.
Great video - Excellent
Glad you enjoyed it
Have you driven the 997.1 gt3rs and did you like it?? The best modern 911 imo
This is a dream car. Only two downsides: 1) I wish they made a 996.1 GT3 RS. 2) the price nowadays 🙂
Great video Damien,what’s with people watching this and giving a thumbs down ,just stop watching if you don’t like it lol ,strange
Anonymous keyboard morons, sadly
Nice video of a great car - if only it was in blue, I'm sure you would have bought it! Plus I think you are very right on future classic/current low price.
One thought: your video shows the milometer at 10258 - whilst the Ashgood listing shows it at 10157, and their pictures show a reading of 9763 = I wouldn't at all worry how much Beanz you gave it/ragged it, someone else has quite clearly been having some fun whilst they could - its one reason I don't buy low mileage garage queens, every mile counts in pricing and I like using them, although with the low number of units produced I think this model of car could be one of the few exceptions? - Good Luck!
I was the one that added all the miles post 10,157
@@TheCarGuysTV Proper test = go for it Damian!
I wonder if they PPF’d the inside of the hood if it would stop the moisture getting through and bubbling the paint
Awesome cars.
Great video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks, Davon
I enjoy your videos
So when do you pick it up then?
🤣🤣🤣, it may be astronomically priced to the likes of me, but it's all about simple pleasures, and I get the distinct impression that you thoroughly enjoyed that drive 👍👍. Having never owned a 911 (I've been in one a few times a 980 911 turbo and it was intoxicating, every component of that car to me was mesmerising, the 5 dials, the dashboard, everything was ruthlessly germanic and purposeful!), I'd take any 911 or boxster but this one is obviously one of the finest models 👍
It looks odd as a slim body - I feel the 997.2 RS is the apogee visuals-wise
Lovely cars, would be difficult to choose between red and blue! Better get one of each ;)
Was that “now back to the studio” a reference to top gear by chance ?
Of course
@@TheCarGuysTV would’ve been great if Jason was there and said hey that’s my line
😂😂😂😂
Buy it Damian !
Buy it ❤
Awesome video perfect escapism from all the covid misery
Glad you enjoyed it
That’s the idea 👍
@10:20 that's how you wake the car up in the morning.
Great watch always like a history lesson.....nice format too..... you should buy it change the accent to your preferred blue job done....
A belter of a review
The only improvement you could have made was to buy it
It’s a peach and one of the very best cars ever made
Ten properly ies 🏴🙏
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@@TheCarGuysTV you’re really getting the hang of these reviews
Very real and insightful
Remember when this did the exact same time as the 360 CS on the top gear track
Great video Damian, please more like this. These older Porsches are absolutely dripping with character. I think the 4.0 with the last of the Mezger’s is my absolute favourite. Could that possibly be arranged for a future video? Keep up the great work, your content has been stellar recently.
This guy looks like a true texan who talks British
Very good 👍👍👍👍