@@jeffclark2725 He had some great stories driving a (I think) 959 and constantly making adjustments to the torque spilt front/rear and even left/right.
I love these cars, speed bumps are not a problem. My uncle just gases right over them. He let me drive and it's pleasant. Whey he bought this at 79 years old is beyond me,but glad he did.😊
The Porsche 911 Dakar for me just the best Porsche 911 ever, it's my dream car. Nice to see someone using it as it should be as a daily driver. Jay great video when are you getting yours ;)
While watching this episode, I picked up my Hot Wheels version of the Porsche 911 Rallye. It is a very nice model and looks just like the car you were driving and doing a review of! It is numbered 953 and has the "Roughroads" designation and blue and white color scheme. Brian in Las Vegas.
With almost nearly the off road capability of a Honda SUV! The car makes as much sense and buying a Ford Raptor and lowering it on small wheels and road slicks.
OMG I want one of those so badly. I'm currently driving a Macan and it's fantastic for city driving in Singapore but I'd never take it up country through Malaysia or Thailand...but I would not hesitate for a second with the Dakar 911. I miss my 911 so much. Love anything Porsche!
Jeff Zwart?! Porsche royalty in the garage! So great to have him there to showcase this car. Yeah, it's fun, but that price of admission...Ouch! Thanks for another great episode, Jay and crew! ✌🏻❤️🙂🇨🇦
Thanks, does look like it …..if multi Task!, etc. Interestingly, we moved into HELENA: still rugged: had to run my Spouse to WORK JAN 2023(( we both totally retired now)@ -32 F , 0630 , as her Car “Dead Froze” & black ices / FOGS all across Helena…oddly, was -34 when I got back to Apartment !!!… my 2007 CANYON LS/ Studded tires/ Fog & Light package, started instantly , though not To surprising ( new Battery, VALVOLINE FULL SYN5 W-30, Passed using, on “0W-30”… etc.
Gosh this was so fun to watch and the bonus of listening to both of them talk about the car and just driving it. Each vid lately has outdone the previous one....... So entertaining.
Not only is Jeff Zwart a great Pikes Peak racer, he is one of THE best automotive photographers and videographers . I’ve followed him since his early days at Road & Track. He has an amazing eye!
Porsche are missing a trick by not releasing this as a standard model at 'regular' pricing and paint options. There are people in many parts of the world with sh*tty weather and roads for who a 'sports car' just isn't an option, and would absolutely choose one of these over even an SUV. I've lived in rural areas down poorly surfaced lanes most of my life and for a Porsche to be a viable, usable option is huge! Game changer. Why not give the Panamera the same treatment? Actually, I know why... Because it would cannibalise Cayenne sales, but whatever. Great car anyway and credit to Porsche for making it. It's just a shame these things are always only available for a special club of clients.
Back in the day I did up the suspension on one my cars, real low, stiff, and I couldn't even enjoy it, even though on flat smooth asphalt it handled amazing. I ended up softening the suspension a bit and raising it back up a little and it was a way more capable car in real world conditions. I could have fun again not worrying about losing traction in a corner with some bumps or bottoming out on dips, and I didn't have to go at an angle anymore on driveways, and I could still go on dirt roads if I wanted.
There's really nothing that compares to the rally Porsche 911. I grew up liking rally video games early and having my favorites of the entry level vehicles like the Ford Fiesta, Nissan 240sx, Mitsubishi Lancer evolution VII, etc. but nothing beats the Porsche when it comes to my personal preference of sleek and ability aggression on off road terrain. One of my favorite visuals are the vinyl wrap decals are the 1971 East African Safari Rally reprise finishes. Magnificent video.
3:55...FUN. Thats what cars are about not value hp etc. Nothing is funner than blasting around on some dirt fire roads, 10x more than paved. Diggum Smacks for this Porsche!
Thanks to the market adjustment by dealers, these beautiful off-road babies will live out their days in beautifully lit garages and never touch a single drop of mud.
I think that can be said for the majority of expensive supposed 'off-road' vehicles. I remember after 9-11, all sorts of freaked out wealthy people were buying what I think they were calling urban assault vehicles such as Hummers. Arnold Schwarzenegger started that paranoid fad when he bought a Hummer for road use, then every idiot around wanted one or similar so they too could feel safe from Al Qaeda terrorists when going out to get their groceries. How bloody ridiculous.
I immediately saw that Jay was sold by the 911 Dakar on the get- go. Sure enough he said he'd get one of these at the end of the video. Jeff's reviews kinda resonate with what I'm looking for in a Porsche.
Thank you, Jay, as always. Nice to see Mr. Zwart is still alive and kickin'. I"ve long admired his contributions to our hobby and wished I could have worked with him when I was producing TV commercials.
I remember coming back down Pikes Peak in 1975 ad seeing a Porshce laying upside down in the trees quite aways from the road. That was back in the gravel days.
As a kid Tamiya RC had a kit of this car (Dakar version) back in the 80s that was going for almost $400. I had enough sense not to ask my parents for something that expensive. So glad to see this.
Tamiya do some re-releases of older models, 80's, now and then, I would not get surpriced if the 959 Dakar will be at the market again soon. Then typically in limited numbers, aviable a year or two.
I was waiting to see if Jay would do his usual "when I was a kid" with this guy because they're probably close to the same age. Jay's the oldest man on earth. lol (I'm not mocking him...I think it hilarious)
Jeff is an absolute gentleman. I had the pleasure of navigating for him many years ago when he came out to Australia. Phenomenal driver.
Would like to see him in his early days, possibly behind the wheel of an old school Baja VW ,bet he could make it dance across the terrain
@@jeffclark2725 He had some great stories driving a (I think) 959 and constantly making adjustments to the torque spilt front/rear and even left/right.
Jeff is a legend.
Awesome stuff!
Forget the Porsche, Jeff is an absolute legend! So glad to see him here.
I love these cars, speed bumps are not a problem. My uncle just gases right over them. He let me drive and it's pleasant. Whey he bought this at 79 years old is beyond me,but glad he did.😊
Tell him to leave it to you in his will.
He sounds like a legend! If only we all had such a cool uncle!
The Porsche 911 Dakar for me just the best Porsche 911 ever, it's my dream car. Nice to see someone using it as it should be as a daily driver. Jay great video when are you getting yours ;)
It’s the car that made me take the leap into Porsche ownership. Incredible vehicles
Jay seems genuinely happy here, they both get along very well and the car is freaking awesome.
While watching this episode, I picked up my Hot Wheels version of the Porsche 911 Rallye. It is a very nice model and looks just like the car you were driving and doing a review of! It is numbered 953 and has the "Roughroads" designation and blue and white color scheme. Brian in Las Vegas.
Zwart, on of the legends of US rallying and racing.
This is the coolest Porsche maybe ever. I love that this thing exists.
A $300,000+ beater car! You can take it offroading, crash it into a tree and not worry about it.
With almost nearly the off road capability of a Honda SUV! The car makes as much sense and buying a Ford Raptor and lowering it on small wheels and road slicks.
If you have Jay Leno's bank account you can afford to abuse it. If you are a normal person, crashing a $300,000 car is something to worry about.
@@m40dot Copy that ..
🤣
Ill take a Carrera 4
And save 160 grand
Jay, such a great channel you provide the simplest of car enthusiasts.
OMG I want one of those so badly. I'm currently driving a Macan and it's fantastic for city driving in Singapore but I'd never take it up country through Malaysia or Thailand...but I would not hesitate for a second with the Dakar 911. I miss my 911 so much. Love anything Porsche!
Jeff Zwart?! Porsche royalty in the garage! So great to have him there to showcase this car. Yeah, it's fun, but that price of admission...Ouch!
Thanks for another great episode, Jay and crew! ✌🏻❤️🙂🇨🇦
At last! A supercar to match road conditions here in Montana! However, I'm not giving up my Jeep or Ford Raptor just yet...
Thanks, does look like it …..if multi Task!, etc. Interestingly, we moved into HELENA: still rugged: had to run my Spouse to WORK JAN 2023(( we both totally retired now)@ -32 F , 0630 , as her Car “Dead Froze” & black ices / FOGS all across Helena…oddly, was -34 when I got back to Apartment !!!… my 2007 CANYON LS/ Studded tires/ Fog & Light package, started instantly , though not To surprising ( new Battery, VALVOLINE FULL SYN5 W-30, Passed using, on “0W-30”… etc.
Gosh this was so fun to watch and the bonus of listening to both of them talk about the car and just driving it. Each vid lately has outdone the previous one....... So entertaining.
"I got my Muira for nothing, it was just an old car and nobody wanted them.". Yikes! Oh for a time machine.
Loads of respect to Porsche for offering a car like this.
They ought to do Dakar GT2 now.
@@MrGreenAKAguci00 The approach and departure angles wouldn't be the best, but it would look cool.
Leno is such such a great guy. May he live long and healthy and happy.
Would love to drive this thing around in the snow!!
Not only is Jeff Zwart a great Pikes Peak racer, he is one of THE best automotive photographers and videographers . I’ve followed him since his early days at Road & Track. He has an amazing eye!
Iconic livery. I’d want mine exactly like this one
Big 20 pack of Rothman's painted on the hood! lol
Jay loves all aspects of the car hobby!
I saw this Porsche on crappy mountain roads in the Dolomites recently. It disappered rather quickly though, even with traffic.
Porsche are missing a trick by not releasing this as a standard model at 'regular' pricing and paint options. There are people in many parts of the world with sh*tty weather and roads for who a 'sports car' just isn't an option, and would absolutely choose one of these over even an SUV. I've lived in rural areas down poorly surfaced lanes most of my life and for a Porsche to be a viable, usable option is huge! Game changer.
Why not give the Panamera the same treatment? Actually, I know why... Because it would cannibalise Cayenne sales, but whatever.
Great car anyway and credit to Porsche for making it. It's just a shame these things are always only available for a special club of clients.
1000%. This is like the perfect car for the (Real!) roads!
I just bought a new Hot Wheels that looks exactly like this 😂
That’s sick too honestly 💪
I just added one to my book shelf. I hate shrink inflation has hit HWs.
Right on haha
that would be in my budget....
Now I am going to search for this Porsche Hot Wheels car. 😅
Ahh! The Porsche gods are happy :)
Just have to love a man who’s knowledgeable and still simultaneously unafraid to admit when he doesn’t know the answer to a question.
Back in the day I did up the suspension on one my cars, real low, stiff, and I couldn't even enjoy it, even though on flat smooth asphalt it handled amazing. I ended up softening the suspension a bit and raising it back up a little and it was a way more capable car in real world conditions. I could have fun again not worrying about losing traction in a corner with some bumps or bottoming out on dips, and I didn't have to go at an angle anymore on driveways, and I could still go on dirt roads if I wanted.
Fabulous.Jay and Jeff have such a great rapport.Love the Dakar.
These are neat. I am glad they made a whole pile of them.
🏆The man the myth the legend😎the🍀king of cars👀Mr Jay Leno✌️
There's really nothing that compares to the rally Porsche 911. I grew up liking rally video games early and having my favorites of the entry level vehicles like the Ford Fiesta, Nissan 240sx, Mitsubishi Lancer evolution VII, etc. but nothing beats the Porsche when it comes to my personal preference of sleek and ability aggression on off road terrain. One of my favorite visuals are the vinyl wrap decals are the 1971 East African Safari Rally reprise finishes. Magnificent video.
Ah, that brings back memories (71 Safari). Love that stuff!
The vibes in this content is wild. Love everything about it.
My Dakar is my fav car I've ever owned, off-road or cruisin' the highway, it's a freakin HOOT
Perfect car.
I love it too. I have two 911 older Rally versions, two 959 Rally, and two of these modern Rallys.
@@bngr_bngr 😩
@@bngr_bngr
I have three of each of those
@@4Kandlez Triples makes it safe. Triples is best.
Cool. First off road Porsche I ever heard of was the 959. Nice paint.
It would have been cooler with an body integrated rear spoiler. Why not?
3:55...FUN. Thats what cars are about not value hp etc.
Nothing is funner than blasting around on some dirt fire roads, 10x more than paved.
Diggum Smacks for this Porsche!
Jeff was an excellent guest. Very similar energy to Jay, just as good to listen to.
Thanks Jay for the video on the 911. Interesting. 💯👊👍
Great review, looks like you had a lot of fun with it.
Wonderful car, Jay is clearly enjoying this one.
Thanks to the market adjustment by dealers, these beautiful off-road babies will live out their days in beautifully lit garages and never touch a single drop of mud.
Too bad they were sold before getting to the dealership..
@@maciejswiercz9737 False scarcity does that to a product. Did you get one by the way?
I think that can be said for the majority of expensive supposed 'off-road' vehicles. I remember after 9-11, all sorts of freaked out wealthy people were buying what I think they were calling urban assault vehicles such as Hummers. Arnold Schwarzenegger started that paranoid fad when he bought a Hummer for road use, then every idiot around wanted one or similar so they too could feel safe from Al Qaeda terrorists when going out to get their groceries. How bloody ridiculous.
What a waste!! Better drive these cars while we still can...cant make memories under a car cover only on the road, its what cars are for.
@@gordocarbo Now they are just investment devices. The people who can buy them won't drive them.
Favorite Porsche was and Attis the 959, what a car. And it could be taken off road sort of. Thanks Jay see you at Pikes Peak!!
Hands down favorite iteration/ car of all time 😍. Best manufacturer n the world , best car they make, best Livery of all time, made for all roads
I immediately saw that Jay was sold by the 911 Dakar on the get- go. Sure enough he said he'd get one of these at the end of the video. Jeff's reviews kinda resonate with what I'm looking for in a Porsche.
Thank you Jay!!!!!
I love this car.
Thx jay as this video was fantastic and fun to watch and the conversation between 2 old hot Rodger’s was so relaxed and fun! So a😢gain Jay thx
Thank you, Jay, as always. Nice to see Mr. Zwart is still alive and kickin'. I"ve long admired his contributions to our hobby and wished I could have worked with him when I was producing TV commercials.
Another awesome episode! Porsche Love!
Nice car looks like fun to me..
saw one of these at the lakefront didnt interest me alot but visually but im sure its a blast
I saw one of these in Florence Alabama. It was freaking cool
Best 911 on sale for now
A Porsche that can be thrown around on dirt roads! Does it get any better than this?
Great stuff. Thank you Jeff and Jay.
Great video, thank you men.🥶
I clicked a thumbs up in the first ten seconds.
I remember coming back down Pikes Peak in 1975 ad seeing a Porshce laying upside down in the trees quite aways from the road. That was back in the gravel days.
Even today folks drive down Pikes Peak and they aren’t careful about down-shifting and their brakes overheat.
I wouldnt have the nuts to race PP even paved. One mistake and you meet Jesus early. A mans gotta know his limitations.
Go most anywhere Porsche. Thanks Jay. 😎👍😎
That's the perfect car for the roads in my city!
Even if I could afford it, I just wouldn't want one unless it had a proper manual transmission. Thank you.
Love you Jay Leno. Fellow 74 year old motor head. ❤
Car looks awesome & like an absolute blast! Porsche for the win!
Great episode!
With all-season tires, the Dakar is still the best 911 daily, even if you're not a fan of dirt roads.
Enjoyed this. I'm waiting for Mr Leno to unveil his
Jay, you look GREAT 👍 Your taking care of yourself. Keep it up. Great channel
That's a good couple old boys that use thier toys...love it.
Great time Jay thanks for the show sir have a great week everyone ❤uall ok later 💪🏼🏁😁
I want one of these SO bad. This is my dream car
It’s funny when Jay speaks italian with that pronunciation!
Great Porsche, great video!
As a kid Tamiya RC had a kit of this car (Dakar version) back in the 80s that was going for almost $400. I had enough sense not to ask my parents for something that expensive. So glad to see this.
Just checked to see if they still make it. They have a lot of 911s but not the Dakar Porsche, it seems.
Tamiya do some re-releases of older models, 80's, now and then, I would not get surpriced if the 959 Dakar will be at the market again soon. Then typically in limited numbers, aviable a year or two.
What a great iteration of a classic. I’ll get one when I win the Lotto.
A '23 w/4,500 miles & the roof rack option is currently available in San Diego for $350K in case any potential buyers are looking...
Cool car I'm sure it's a blast the drive on some dirt roads
Jay is looking good!!!
Love this episode of a Porsche driven by a professional driver (Pikes Peak) who owns a pair of Porsches
Jay when you getting new Lamborghini delivered… great video
Dang Jay ! You’ve gotten tiny bud . Hope all is well , thx . We love you bro 🤘🏻🏁
How cool! A Hot-wheels 911!! 🥰
24:52 Thanks guys! 👍🤠🤘❤️
That car has a nice sound.😊
Best 911 out there. Think about it.
I LOVE this car, I want to be a Porsche guy too.. 😮
Thanks, interesting, that Vehicle Stuff ( Exhausts, feuds, dust, Road runoffs, ) really tough on the PIKES PEAK Areas..
People who do pikes peak at those crazy speeds have a special set of balls. ....
Just a beautiful automobile 👍
Me taking my 98 v70glt 5 speed down fire roads going 40mph+. It really does feel so much faster than it is, can't imagine how that Porsche would feel
Good job Jay Leno
This is the only modern 911 I've ever wanted....
The camera men should have flown a drown!!! 🤷🏾♂️ I’m for hire jay.👍🏾
Supercar perfection!
I love that sound
The : ULTIMATE ; ALL WEATHER /TERRAIN DREAM
MACHINE...😎🤠👍💙🇨🇦☝️💪
I saw a model of that car at a local Porsche dealership. Along with other Porsche model cars, IE 911, 924, 928, 930 Turbo Carrera, 944, and 959.
911 Dakar is top 3 for me. Along with Lancia Delta and Audi R8.
I was waiting to see if Jay would do his usual "when I was a kid" with this guy because they're probably close to the same age. Jay's the oldest man on earth. lol (I'm not mocking him...I think it hilarious)
Following from Italy❤
Real men smoke Roughroads!!!
😅😅
Jay,I’d love to drive that Porsche on the roads used in the Acropolis Rally in northern Greece that I grew up attending.Mike the Greek
I've wanted one since they were first shown off but I definitely don't have the money for one.
Thanks, jason ,another 911 infomercial 😢!