2015 Porsche 911 GT3 (991.1) Review - STILL one of the BEST Sportscars Money Can Buy

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @DC5Brandon
    @DC5Brandon 3 года назад +52

    GT3s are the holy grail for NA, high-revving enthusiasts like us Honda guys (who later got a Cayman too). That GT3 sound and 9K RPM limiter is the only thing missing from the GT4s

    • @naisbest3020
      @naisbest3020 3 года назад +1

      Hopefully the Gt4RS gives the 9k rpm the Gt4 was lacking.

    • @shakespeareracing7822
      @shakespeareracing7822 3 года назад +4

      I think you said it best. I bought a 718 GT4 to get a chance at a 992 GT3 allocation, but the more I drive the GT4 the less I want to get rid of it. The only thing that makes me want to move to the GT3 is a 9k RPM with a manual box.

    • @dsher503
      @dsher503 Год назад +1

      Amen. 981 GT4 owner here. The car is great but just knowing that the GT3 and it's even more insane engine exists, keeps me from being 100 percent happy with the Cayman. In a perfect world I think having both in the garage would be the best but a 997.2 or 991.2 won't leave my mind and heart until I have a chance to own one.

    • @hershil12
      @hershil12 10 месяцев назад

      @@naisbest3020 Your wish has been granted

  • @Datsun510zen
    @Datsun510zen 3 года назад +6

    Another great review Fenton. I appreciate that you've stayed true to your original format of exploring the contextual/historic background of the car, while describing your subjective driving experience.

  • @joeracer302
    @joeracer302 3 года назад +3

    I always appreciate how you give everything a fair shake. Thanks as always for the great content.

  • @bobbyrios2k223
    @bobbyrios2k223 3 года назад +6

    I got my car in 2017 from a Porsche dealership, the dude that had my s2k traded it in for a 911 GT3. I had got the same sales guy that did the deal like two days after the trade. GT3 is like an s2k on steroids!

    • @jameskerr2812
      @jameskerr2812 3 года назад +4

      I had a modified s2000 (i.e., 2001); I have a 2015 GT3: no comparison. It’s like comparing an F-18 to a UFO (e.g., tic tac).

    • @bobbyrios2k223
      @bobbyrios2k223 3 года назад

      @@jameskerr2812 Thats cool, I just mean by it being NA, revving to 9k and having a manual. I know its completely different otherwise

  • @naisbest3020
    @naisbest3020 3 года назад +2

    Passed on a NC1 for a 991.1 GT3. It’s a better Spiritual successor than the NC1 was to the NA1.
    The NC1 is about as much an NSX is as a Mustang MachE is a true Mustang.

  • @Veyronp87
    @Veyronp87 Год назад +2

    991.1 GT3 is definitely the bargain of the Porsche world if you ask me. under 150k for pretty much all of them compared to 200k for the 991.2 GT3 and 300k for 992 GT3.

  • @Rockit181
    @Rockit181 3 года назад +5

    Porsche just builds amazing drivers cars. I got to drive every current Porsche platform at their experience program at Barber last week. Even the Macan was surprisingly agile and balanced. Please tell me you've done PEC LA

    • @Zygrene
      @Zygrene  3 года назад +2

      I haven't but REALLY want to. The lead/follow track event looks super fun.

    • @Rockit181
      @Rockit181 3 года назад

      @@Zygrene If you did a video on it too that'd be awesome

  • @DHKarol
    @DHKarol 9 месяцев назад +1

    I know its been 2 years since this vid released and I agree tho I’d say now 991.2 is the best value for money sports car with its 4.0L engine. Lookswise as well very classy opposed to new 992 which is almost like gt3rs 991

  • @richardmahoney9415
    @richardmahoney9415 3 года назад

    Great review bro unlike some people I love to see different peoples views on cars great review

  • @Perazzi11
    @Perazzi11 3 года назад +1

    Welcome to the 21st century Zygrene!

  • @sparkys2k
    @sparkys2k 3 года назад +2

    Please give a detailed breakdown of how this electronic steering rack compares to the S2000
    ❤️💕 in advance 🙂

  • @CharlesCA
    @CharlesCA 3 года назад

    Awesome review! I hope you get to drive and review more GT products.

  • @PeterPangea
    @PeterPangea 3 года назад +5

    I like to think of my tuned RX-8 as a budget budget GT3 (and by extension a budget gt350)...also really want to try the real deal one of these days!

    • @verdict1163
      @verdict1163 2 года назад

      I'm looking for an RX-8 (coming from a third-gen RX-7) and think of it in the same way.

  • @boris9331
    @boris9331 25 дней назад

    How does this compare to a 991.2 ? There's no real definitive 991.1 vs 991.2 video on RUclips, they are quite vague. I mean comparing how the cars drive, power, handling, comfort, steering feel / response, turn-in.

  • @kennyluc92
    @kennyluc92 2 года назад +5

    How will the 991.1 gt3 holds its value after the 10 year engine warranty expires in 2024?

    • @hmk911
      @hmk911 Год назад

      Always buy one with Approved Warranty, and it covers far more than just the engine until 2034.

    • @milootje007
      @milootje007 Год назад

      @@hmk911 ? I have one with the Porsche Certified program for 3 years, but Warranty until 2034???

    • @hmk911
      @hmk911 Год назад

      @milo: here in Switzerland you typically take a 2-years Approved Guarantee which you can extend until the 911 is 20 years old. Then she enters the Classic status anyway.

  • @ZDY66666
    @ZDY66666 Год назад +5

    Ive been in the GT3 market for a while. It's such a struggle for a few reasons and surprisngly 991.1 GT3 seems like the buy... 1) 997 GT3s nearly doesn't exist on the market unless they are too prestine and go for nuts $$ 2) 992s go for $300k+ and just isn't worth that imo. I do agreed it's the best GT3 and comes in manual but the freshness markup is too crazy. 3) 991.2 GT3 is the best balance of the lineup. Gets you manual bans the true 4 liter engine but at $200k ish, it IS worth the money but because this car exists.... 4) because 991.2 exists at that price the 991.1 GT3 is around $120k. Sure, the 3.8 is not ideal, and the lack of manual sucks. BUT at that price it's sooooo cheaper for what you get (crazy to think this was even cheaper pre covid).
    So 991.1 seems like the buy for me actually..that or spend the extra for 991.2. the manual and true 4.0 liter engine IS worth it, but 991.1 def gets you majority of the value for a cheaper cost

    • @milootje007
      @milootje007 Год назад +1

      I have a 991.1 GT3, it's fantastic for when you want to get out and drive, definitely make sure you have a second "easy" car though, you won't want to have a GT3 as a daily lol, it attracts too much attention for that.

    • @lonelydriver4936
      @lonelydriver4936 Год назад

      It’s so much cheaper because this 3.8 engine likes to blow off sometimes, now 10 years guarantee starts to end on those cars that’s why price is much Lower than 991.2, so is it really worth to risk with 991.1 I don’t know

  • @dimos15
    @dimos15 3 года назад +2

    Nice!! Next : 991.2 gt3 with a manual

  • @rfouR_4
    @rfouR_4 3 года назад +1

    This and the 996.1 GT3 are my favorite GT3s.

    • @Zygrene
      @Zygrene  3 года назад

      I'd love to drive a 996 GT3 someday. Must feel so incredibly analog.

  • @themitsudas
    @themitsudas 2 месяца назад +1

    IMO, the 991.1 GT3 is the best looking Porsche GT3 (and I have a 997 GT3).

  • @Riskspeed
    @Riskspeed 3 года назад

    Man it looks so good in black

  • @SSStinger6
    @SSStinger6 3 месяца назад +2

    Engine issues in the .1?

    • @MagnumBTS
      @MagnumBTS Месяц назад

      I found a 2015 gt3, is that a .1?

  • @lapchoine6600
    @lapchoine6600 28 дней назад

    Fire sale for all 991.1 GT3 with Original engines as the 10yr warranty is coming up end of 2024. Original engine is ticking time bomb and will cost you over $70K USD to replace so do your due diligence in buying one!!!

  • @tedramos3195
    @tedramos3195 3 года назад +1

    Please review a GT350R and compare!

  • @craigyirush3492
    @craigyirush3492 3 года назад +3

    Unfortunately, the one GT3 with no manual!

    • @Zygrene
      @Zygrene  3 года назад +1

      The PDK is great box but yes, a manual would be my choice. Stay tuned for manual GT3's coming to the channel soon!

  • @jameslerner846
    @jameslerner846 3 года назад

    Time for a track review someday

    • @Zygrene
      @Zygrene  3 года назад +1

      Now that would be an incredible experience

  • @lionelalcala2779
    @lionelalcala2779 3 года назад

    Wonder if one could build the 997 to be better then the gt3 for road duties

    • @Zygrene
      @Zygrene  3 года назад +1

      I think yes, easily. Just throw some Ohlins on a base 997 and it'll be a great road car.

  • @ninaomar1
    @ninaomar1 3 года назад +2

    More Livermore videos!

  • @Ramo108
    @Ramo108 3 года назад

    My mans was nervous in the passenger seat 😂

  • @nickpang1323
    @nickpang1323 3 года назад

    I have that same exact car in the same color haha. But with the carbon ceramics

  • @MrMatDB
    @MrMatDB 3 года назад +1

    The 991 generation was incredible to drive, but I think the new 992 generation looks much much better, hopefully it’s as good to drive

  • @yusuftoefy664
    @yusuftoefy664 3 года назад

    Wasn't the 3.8 motor problematic?

    • @Zygrene
      @Zygrene  3 года назад

      Yeah a lot of them were replaced by Porsche under the 10 year warranty. Haven't looked into exact numbers.

    • @skulldaddy8431
      @skulldaddy8431 3 года назад

      A lot is a very vague answer.. there were not “a lot”. Porsche was so confident that they put a 10 year warranty on the motor… hows that for a lot?

  • @TJ-po9ol
    @TJ-po9ol Год назад

    Daily driving that would suck

    • @milootje007
      @milootje007 Год назад

      Yup, can confirm, not a daily driver.

  • @hungrymynd5673
    @hungrymynd5673 2 года назад +1

    Don’t care how good pdk is

    • @philnleblanc6664
      @philnleblanc6664 8 месяцев назад +2

      Because you never have nor ever will drive one.