His reaction to just going 10 mph just goes to show that some cars have an X factor that doesn't necessarily even need to be extracted with speed or power
That's a massive advantage that ICE vehicles have over EVs. Driving fast/loud car, you can have the time of your life without even breaching 20mph. EVs are only great at full blast and most likely breaking the law. Some of the cars I drive including a modded 992 911 I couldn't stop smiling. Cheeks literally hurt after
If you go 964 you gotta get the RS but idk that 930 is pretty nice as well. I already have a cayenne s but I’m in love w my m340i. Definitely wanna get rid of the cayenne and upgrade my p car to a 911 one day tho.
go with the 997 man... all 3 have been in the family, and to be quite honest, anything other than the 997 feels and drives like a turd!! dont get me wrong they are all great... but seriously, go with the 997... had a 997.2 gt3, non RS like the one in the video, quite literally the best porsche ever made...
The dealer I work for has quite a few 964’s.. I haven’t driven a real RS but we’ve had a slew of RS Americas, and dude.. buy a base C2, or a turbo 😂 RS America is not worth the premium at all, but a base car has great bones, and the turbo will blow your socks off. I’ve got a 996.2 C2 with a bored 4.0, P car 4L
Ive got a Gen1 997 GT3 and the mid rev delivery is just a dream along with the gearbox. You feel part of the car if you drive it well rather than more modern performance cars when you feel like a passenger. You feel special every time you get in. Drove it earlier this year from Scotland to LeMan24 hour was a great car to drive all that way. GET ONE!
I love my 997. I’ve driven almost all generations of 911 and it’s the best balance of size, performance, sound, creature comforts, and design. The only generation I’d prefer is a long hood hot rod.
Tj, put your car into gear and pull both paddles. It puts the car into neutral and will let you rev to redline while you are stopped. I have a .1 at work right now that I put an exhaust on and can confirm that it works because I tried it.
If you can afford it, Porsche is the right car to fanboy. They’re just the best “drivers” car and have been since the beginning. The only real answer to big displacement is Porsche
I know TJ isn't a traditional automotive journalist, but the emotion he expresses driving some of these cars is better than i've seen any journalist give. I'm sure a huge part is because of what the cars are but the expression and love for them is priceless. Nice man!
I drive a 996.2 GT3 Clubsport. I know it‘s not the fastest car, but boy that Mezger sounds so iconic and no driving help makes it so raw, just a dream car 👌 Maybe you should also try one of these…
Dude I don't know what it is about the 997 but TJ described it perfectly, those mid-low tones this car produces is a literal symphony! I'd probably tear up every time I drive this car. There's few I can say actually FEEL alive, this one is it
This is exactly how I feel when I drive my E36 M3, and the reason that I'll keep it for many years. It is so analog and just begs to be driven. NA for life.
Bought a 997.1 Carrera S Cab manual two months ago. It doesn't have the Mezger engine but what I can say is that it keeps pulling. It wants to keep going faster and faster through all the gears. By the time you get to fifth gear you're already going too fast. Every time I drive my Porsche it puts a smile on my face.
I have seen many videos on your channel TJ ..but with this porsche you literally transmitted something in my soul lol!!!!..i want one so bad its sickening!!!..i think it would be nice to review some other porsche cars!!..thanks man very inspiring
I have a 2007 GT3 now and I had a 2008 Elise SC. The Elise was amazing and felt like a go-kart. The GT3 is more civilized and solid but comparable to the rawness of the Elise. Both cars are great.
Older cars are just better - it’s the emotion. 2002-2012 was such a peak time for performance cars. More accomplished than older cars but raw enough to be emotional.
I'll tell ya, I love the 991, I do... BUT, the 997 looks like a place I'd rather be, the interior, the noise, the shifts its got it all... That's the winner imo.
Dude! The manscaped and had me in stitches. I was worried when you said take a look at this pic of Calvin. But then I realised this is a family show 😉😆. Bald Calvin is a vibe! Reminded me of the kid from xiaolin showdown 😅
If you can you’ve got to check out the 997.2 GT3RS 4.0 500bhp of naturally aspirated Mezger brilliance. 20kg lighter than the GT3 and with 119bhp more power. The last ever naturally aspirated Mezger engine equipped Porsche with a manual 6 speed transmission.
I am a huge JDM fan, but Porsche is my favorite euro car brand. Vintage classics for everything. The 964 and 930 style are just great. Stock body, or RWB widebody it is a dream car of mine too
Dear tj, My entire life’s goal is to own a Porsche 993. After acquiring said 993 i must get the very car you are showcasing. Now I will not blame you for purchasing one and will drool over every video with it but…I CANT HAVE YOU INFLATE THE PRICES I NEED EVERYONE TO THINK THIS CAR IS GARBAGE SO I CAN AFFORD IT ONE DAY!🙏🙏❤️
I knewww the guy who owned this Porsche he would come over and talk too Lloyd miller a mechanic I used to work for near Palm Springs ! Can’t believe I’m seeing tj drive it ❤
997 is best gen! In my area 991’s are cheaper than 997s. Sucks because I’d love a 997 but I feel by the time I have the $$$ they’ll be even. Pricier haha
TJ Hunt Awesome Video I think it's awesome that you got to Drive that Absolutely incredible 997.2 GT3 and I think you should definitely get one or GT3RS for the Channel
When you get older you apreciate Porsche, the sound, the look, the feel, is amazing if i ever won the lottery the first thing that i do is buy a Porsche 997/991GT3/RS
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His reaction to just going 10 mph just goes to show that some cars have an X factor that doesn't necessarily even need to be extracted with speed or power
Something electric cars just don’t have
Or he’s just overhyping it. 😂
That's a massive advantage that ICE vehicles have over EVs. Driving fast/loud car, you can have the time of your life without even breaching 20mph. EVs are only great at full blast and most likely breaking the law. Some of the cars I drive including a modded 992 911 I couldn't stop smiling. Cheeks literally hurt after
@@Sickwitit18if ur cheeks don’t hurt after riding a car or spouse, u got the wrong car/spouse
Just like sex as teej said
Dude please make this a series for when you need a break after SEMA’s this is also quality short and sweet content.
Teen going in the right direction, my next porsche will be 997 or earlier, thinking 964 or 930
964 RS/ america ! will compliment the 3RS
If you go 964 you gotta get the RS but idk that 930 is pretty nice as well. I already have a cayenne s but I’m in love w my m340i. Definitely wanna get rid of the cayenne and upgrade my p car to a 911 one day tho.
go with the 997 man... all 3 have been in the family, and to be quite honest, anything other than the 997 feels and drives like a turd!! dont get me wrong they are all great... but seriously, go with the 997... had a 997.2 gt3, non RS like the one in the video, quite literally the best porsche ever made...
Don‘t forget the 993…
The dealer I work for has quite a few 964’s.. I haven’t driven a real RS but we’ve had a slew of RS Americas, and dude.. buy a base C2, or a turbo 😂 RS America is not worth the premium at all, but a base car has great bones, and the turbo will blow your socks off.
I’ve got a 996.2 C2 with a bored 4.0, P car 4L
This is what it should be like to drive the sportscar of your dreams. This video hit my feels
Ive got a Gen1 997 GT3 and the mid rev delivery is just a dream along with the gearbox. You feel part of the car if you drive it well rather than more modern performance cars when you feel like a passenger. You feel special every time you get in. Drove it earlier this year from Scotland to LeMan24 hour was a great car to drive all that way. GET ONE!
It’s phenomenal how good they are. The gearbox feels like a bolt action rifle, the steering has 10/10 feedback and the sound track is unmatched
Hold Both shiftpaddles until your gear Display is blinking.. now you can ref your Porsche to red line
Does this work on 992 gen as well?
Yeah they showed it on car wow in the uk it’s a Porsche hack
Has to be in Drive not Neutral. But yes, this is the way.
This series of videos needs to be called “meet your heroes”
Just tj driving all the hero cars
Facts bro! 😎
The dream! One of the greatest cars ever made
Bozo
I love my 997. I’ve driven almost all generations of 911 and it’s the best balance of size, performance, sound, creature comforts, and design. The only generation I’d prefer is a long hood hot rod.
Same here👍🏻
Same for me
Tj, put your car into gear and pull both paddles. It puts the car into neutral and will let you rev to redline while you are stopped.
I have a .1 at work right now that I put an exhaust on and can confirm that it works because I tried it.
That he still doesn't know is beyond me😂😭
How many cars does one needs ???
Tj: YES
You can never have enough cars.
I could watch TJ review cars all day long.
I have a 997.1 with an akra exhaust. First time I drove it I screamed just like him. 3 years later and I still scream, it's such a machine!
I've been searching for and watching every 997 video on YT. But this particular one with the Sharkwerks exhaust takes the cake!
I have same car but tuned, cup airbox carbon buckets, custom interior trim & stock rims (which are perfection as is)... Best GT3 you can buy.
If you can afford it, Porsche is the right car to fanboy. They’re just the best “drivers” car and have been since the beginning. The only real answer to big displacement is Porsche
Still amazes me how they’re such perfect cars without even having a sht tonne of power & that never being their focus
“But it should be fuckk”😂😂 need dat on the channel for suree
I know TJ isn't a traditional automotive journalist, but the emotion he expresses driving some of these cars is better than i've seen any journalist give. I'm sure a huge part is because of what the cars are but the expression and love for them is priceless. Nice man!
I drive a 996.2 GT3 Clubsport. I know it‘s not the fastest car, but boy that Mezger sounds so iconic and no driving help makes it so raw, just a dream car 👌
Maybe you should also try one of these…
Do you realize that the ones that understand the feeling, we get chills as if we're right there with you while watching. Thanks for the vid!
Dude I don't know what it is about the 997 but TJ described it perfectly, those mid-low tones this car produces is a literal symphony! I'd probably tear up every time I drive this car. There's few I can say actually FEEL alive, this one is it
like why even have a stereo in this car, pointless lol 🤣
That genuine smile i can see how happy that makes u. Love that for u 🫶🏽
I love these new test drives videos, seeing that SMILE on your face on this 997 just gives me inspiration to keep moving forward!! much love TJ
This is exactly how I feel when I drive my E36 M3, and the reason that I'll keep it for many years. It is so analog and just begs to be driven. NA for life.
been waiting for this video for a long time dude.. welcome home. .2 gt3/rs is one of the greats.
Teej, you can rev past 4K by holding both of the paddles down!!
and the car must be in D
funny how he doesn’t know this😂
Was literally boutta comment this haha
997 is the best chassis for driving feel and feedback. PERIOD
Awesome video as always TJ and Crew. The 997 GT3 is so insane Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Bought a 997.1 Carrera S Cab manual two months ago. It doesn't have the Mezger engine but what I can say is that it keeps pulling. It wants to keep going faster and faster through all the gears. By the time you get to fifth gear you're already going too fast. Every time I drive my Porsche it puts a smile on my face.
this is a car you still love to drive in 20 years. every time you turn the key it gives you goosepumps. if you own it, keep it... ;-)))
What are the odds that I was legit looking at getting a 997 GT3... LOL..
that exhaust is making the ride way better than if it was stock but i believe it on how good it feels
That 3.8 sounds like a motorcycle 🏍️ ❤
TJ goes down on one knee
Sabrina gasps in excitement
TJ pulls out another Porsche key
Be like TJ 😂
I have seen many videos on your channel TJ ..but with this porsche you literally transmitted something in my soul lol!!!!..i want one so bad its sickening!!!..i think it would be nice to review some other porsche cars!!..thanks man very inspiring
Can we just talk about homegirls face at 16:32 😂 literally about to eye roll her eyes out of her head, I can hear her words of who gives a shit 🤣🤣🤣
The driving reaction is priceless! I need one!
Tj spamming this
R2, R2, L1, L1, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP, LEFT, DOWN, RIGHT, UP 😂😂😂
sure but low low product numbers
There was this blip when he put it into 3rd, damn. always been a fan of 997 gen
Hearing GT3’s rip down a long straight before the BOB, is a really amazing sound.
That first row through the gears legit gave me goosebumps.
The way that car made tj feel is how I feel in my lotus elise. Raw driver's car. I would love to see what tj thinks about an elise or exige.
I have a 2007 GT3 now and I had a 2008 Elise SC. The Elise was amazing and felt like a go-kart. The GT3 is more civilized and solid but comparable to the rawness of the Elise. Both cars are great.
Those are the most insane sounding 6 cylinders ever
5:12 it’ll let you rev all the way out as long as you hold both paddles at the same time while you’re doing it!
Older cars are just better - it’s the emotion. 2002-2012 was such a peak time for performance cars.
More accomplished than older cars but raw enough to be emotional.
The 997 model was just a all around GOAT 911
997 is a great model for 911. I have a 911 turbo from 2007. All-wheel-drive six speed 480 hp. It’s really hard to beat.
If you want your 991 to rev past 4k RPM you have to put it in 1st gear then hold both the paddles.
My dad had an 03 growing up and even being half the car this is it put me through the same emotions Porsche just makes them right
Porsche is one of those manufacturers that made me love the na engine. Tbh no matter the displacemt or amount of cylinders
I really like my manual 997.2 C2S, a manual 992 GT3 will be my next pcar purchase, and am still planning to keep C2S.
I'll tell ya, I love the 991, I do... BUT, the 997 looks like a place I'd rather be, the interior, the noise, the shifts its got it all... That's the winner imo.
my dad had a 996 seal grey, was a convertible and all wheel drive, he said it was a special driving experience, also was a 6 spd stick shift
To rev out the Porsche you need to put in on Drive and hold the paddles to rev over 4k rpms
This video just shows older cars are so much more fun to drive then new ones. They actually have a soul
I drove one a few weeks ago and had a very similar reaction...for context I have a 991.2 gt3 touring. Hope you buy one!
Plz keep the car reviews coming 🔥 these videos just hit different
Tj just ripping around are my favorite videos to watch
Idk how to like a video more than once. But if I could. I would sit here for the next 12 hours liking it.
The way my heart was racing while he’s probably doing an easy 160 mph in 4 seconds ❤🥵🥵🥵 definitel exhilarating 😂😂😂😂😂
Damn I miss tj doing car reviews, it’s really a throw back! Feels like an og vlog
When you went silent, I knew you were in love 😂
Dude! The manscaped and had me in stitches. I was worried when you said take a look at this pic of Calvin. But then I realised this is a family show 😉😆. Bald Calvin is a vibe! Reminded me of the kid from xiaolin showdown 😅
I wish i had this kinda money lol def cant wait for future vids on this
I feel in love with the car just from watching this. Wow
You can rev the 991 out stationary if you pull both paddels while in drive then rev
TJ there’s a trick in the Porsche Gt cars where if you put the car in drive and pull both paddles you can rev with no limiter
Same kind of feeling when I bought mine 997.1 GT3. I keep thinking i am going to lose my license 10 times over. 😂😂
This could have been Vlogmas…..Fun to watch! Thank you.
If you can you’ve got to check out the 997.2 GT3RS 4.0 500bhp of naturally aspirated Mezger brilliance. 20kg lighter than the GT3 and with 119bhp more power. The last ever naturally aspirated Mezger engine equipped Porsche with a manual 6 speed transmission.
TJ's reaction is priceless he looks like Nicholas cage with Elanor in Gone In 60 Seconds... that Porsche is TJ's unicorn 🦄 😅
I am a huge JDM fan, but Porsche is my favorite euro car brand. Vintage classics for everything. The 964 and 930 style are just great. Stock body, or RWB widebody it is a dream car of mine too
I had a 997.1 Turbo manual car, I know the feeling. So raw and tactile!!!!!!!!!! Wish, I would have not sold that car............
997.2 gt3, F355, and R34 is my pinnacle of cars. They are just so damn good, they sounds insane, and they drive incredible.
These sound better then the new ones im telling u
Omg it sounds like heaven in da video I could only imagine in person 🥲
Tj def needs to get one 💯
I would totally love to see a black 997 gen Porsche GT3 build with TJ, that sounds was so priceless. ❤ 10:25
Dear tj,
My entire life’s goal is to own a Porsche 993. After acquiring said 993 i must get the very car you are showcasing. Now I will not blame you for purchasing one and will drool over every video with it but…I CANT HAVE YOU INFLATE THE PRICES I NEED EVERYONE TO THINK THIS CAR IS GARBAGE SO I CAN AFFORD IT ONE DAY!🙏🙏❤️
I knewww the guy who owned this Porsche he would come over and talk too Lloyd miller a mechanic I used to work for near Palm Springs ! Can’t believe I’m seeing tj drive it ❤
Down shifts are soooo goodddddd
Best Porsche content on YT
Yea the 997 GT3 is an amazing car, exhilarating to drive, and true feels so much faster than it actually is. That sound alone is the best
Porsche is a pure driver car. Bought my first 911 3 years ago anf love it
Hold in both shift paddles at the same time and you can full Rev the car
Tj..put it into drive and pull both paddles.
That way you can full rev out the car.
997 is best gen! In my area 991’s are cheaper than 997s. Sucks because I’d love a 997 but I feel by the time I have the $$$ they’ll be even. Pricier haha
The 997s in general are slept on but offer that last proper drivers car 911.
damn this sneaky video uploaded while i was watching sabrina’s day in the life
Came back after the newest video to see your reaction again🔥🔥🔥
Haha manual Porsches always feel much faster than pdk/auto ones. Not sure why.
Very nicely spec’d car. Gotta love 997s
That spray tan thoo😂🤣
Everyone’s dream. MT too.
Bro I can’t wait to be that guy who owns a Porsche. I gotta get an e9x m3 first tho. Slow process but it always keeps moving forward.
Oh my godddddddddddddddddd the sound and the build up sounds like the mid range carries on forever. My goodness 😮😮😮😮😮
TJ Hunt Awesome Video I think it's awesome that you got to Drive that Absolutely incredible 997.2 GT3 and I think you should definitely get one or GT3RS for the Channel
When you get older you apreciate Porsche, the sound, the look, the feel, is amazing if i ever won the lottery the first thing that i do is buy a Porsche 997/991GT3/RS
Look up Brentuning. He’s based out of Massachusetts. Does a lot of Porsche tuning and owns a few that he tracks.