Awesome! Keep at it. Somewhere between jurisprudence and constitutional law I decided if the goal was time and money - it was time to move on. I love Bob Dylan’s view on success, if you wake up in the morning and go to bed at night and get to choose what you do in between, you are success. The subtle truth of that is, we have a choice in how we perceive what we do regardless of what we actually do…thanks for subscribing!
I’ve fired more MBA’s than I’ve kept, in my career. Business and entrepreneurial spirit is either in your blood or it isn’t. Also beware, pleasure isn’t happiness. Cars give you pleasure, but it’s the act of “giving” and of learning that lead to happiness.
Thank you for this and the previous video. As a young lad with great enthusiasm with the car scene as a whole, it’s nice having an insight to the perspective of someone with such experience. GT3 Touring is a goal of mine I hope to reach sooner than later. Your content has helped to reinvigorate my drive and then-some. Keep it up!
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s been fun to do. I didn’t have any social for a long time and kinda forced myself to do it and I’m glad I’m documenting some of this for my kids. :)
Like you, I own a 992 GT3 manual and a GT4 RS. I also own a 992 GT3 RS, Macan S, and I recently sold my race car (992 GT3 Cup). As of right now I plan to keep all of my cars, except my wife's Macan S will be replaced with a Cayenne Turbo GT. Edit: Meant to add that I paid MSRP for all of them.
Interesting to hear about how your thinking evolved. I went through a Ferrari "phase", but currently on my third Porsche (911/964) which I may never sell. It's beautiful, fun to drive on the road, and it just always starts, stops, and runs perfectly. It's slate grey, so not an in-your-face color. I don't need or want the attention. One thing that may rekindle your passion for cars is to look at classic sports cars, where you can use all the performance. If you have the budget -- and it sounds like you do -- a Porsche 964 Turbo or RS could be a forever car. In my experience, classic cars get a lot of thumbs up and none of the animosity.
If you want to get the GT4RS as your dedicated track car, definitely fit it with the Manthey Kit. Stock car from the factory has an underwhelming front end grip, this kit takes it to a whole new level.
This was a GREAT vid! I've considered many of the same cars (The ones under $300k). Once you get to a point where you can have any car you want, it's almost hard to make a decision. At the end of the day you just want them all. I personally like the 720s. The 570s gets an honorable mention for being more analog. With less electronics than the higher end models there's less to go wrong mechanically. You also made a great point about the McLaren Senna. Getting the car is easy. Being able to afford the car is an entirely different story. Thrashing exotic cars on the track is definitely exciting and it makes for great pics. If you're like me, you buy most of your pics from track days. :D In any event, I do have a suggestion. You seem to know your way around a race track. I think a dedicated track car that you can grow with and have it become an extension of you is the way to go. The reason you were chasing lap times (I'm assuming you weren't hitting your lap time goals) is because you were changing cars too frequently. By reference, it will often take me approximately 2 full seasons to hit a new PR (I'm at the faster end of Advanced Group). The quicker you are, the harder it is to find the time and hit new PRs. If you've got the space for it, keep that track 570s, a flatbed, and a modest pickup to tow it to events and that is a good way to get the most out of your track time. Spend the bulk of your time in that car, improving and learning. Then keep your daily driver or weekend car in top notch condition, enjoy it, then sell/flip it when you get tired of it. The nice thing about it is that you can also do the occasional track day with it as well. Ideally, having these things aren't cheap. Therefore, your track car should be easier on consumables (pads, rotors, tires, gas). In my case, my track car is a ZL1-1LE. It's also my daily. Most guys don't daily those but I'm a bit different. The car is so good on track that I don't mind keeping it stock...for the most part. At some point, I'll add a McLaren or a Huracan and the ZL1 will be full track duty. One last thing to keep in mind is that the faster you get skill-wise, the different your car will feel. As you approach the limits on track, your car will respond completely different and it won't even feel like the same car. So while you may have gotten tired of the 570s on the street droning along at 75mph, it will completely come alive at 115mph in a corner using all of the race track. Next season, if you think you can make your way out here to the Northeast, send me a message and we can definitely link up for a track day. Lots of guys out this way thrashing their high end Lambos, Rarris, and McLarens. I recently came across a $250k club sport as well at NJMP Lightning - it's on my RUclips channel. Those are fantastic cars! Unreal how they hook up mid corner and I wasn't really a big fan of the Caymans. I would say, keep that car, and then add something nice for the street (a "Stun" car) that makes for good conversation at Cars and Coffee events. Then I think you'll be getting the best of both worlds.
You make a lot of really good points worth considering for sure. I’m having more fun with the track thing at this point - I got a Simcraft 5 sim recently and am enjoying MX-5 races that cost me next to nothing! :)
That's awesome! I will be in the market for a sim too in the near future. Gonna go with the full 4 monitor setup. My wife is going to hate me. :D @@ignitionontheleft
I love black Porches too, and agree one is not enough. My Taycan in my SUV of the group and agree with your comments wholeheartedly. Being and old man, my other is a 992 Turbo S, my first being my 993 Turbo, all black by the way.
Awesome clip! I absolutely love my GT4 RS (SOUL competition headers, over axel pipes and non valved race exhaust). Threw a cage/belts in and it's a bullet proof track weapon. One of the fortunate ones to snag it at MSRP (thx Zimbrick Porsche Madison!). Daily is a 911 991.2 GTS manual and I beat the shit out of that car. Never a problem and puts a smile on my face on the way to and from the office every day.
im in the process of track prep on a new gt4rs. i bought the soul race headers, OAP with race cats and the valved back box, not installed yet waiting for delivery. the car is loud enough even stock, so i didn't want it any louder but am expecting more horsepower. did you get the car on a dyno? ill be at PCA COTA at the end of the month feb 2024
Gt4RS best daily car ever .statemant , sport ,utility evrething and the sound of car its amaizing and dont forget the confort in the sport car whit that fun and sound
I have a Porsche cayenne turbo 2011 and it's my baby im planing to mod it with a giac stage 1 I don't think ill ever sell it, i can have my wife in the passenger and 3 people in the back seat, have groceries and have the joy in driving through the back roads were i live. Ive seen older videos on people tracking it as well. there's no substitutes.
Always wanted a corvette till I drove my sisters 2019 cayman in florida fell in love with porsche and now i own 2002 911 996 diff a porsche guy now till the end. They seem almost like there alive how they drive its fasure a porsche thing.
Thanks, this was very interesting to hear and learn. I have had some 6-7 BMW's - fast ones- now my daily is a 1990 Range Rover 3.9 Classic but in a process of getting some exotic air cooled 911 since my racing has ended and I need to stick to my driving license... of course I still spend my holidays at the Ring - something I have done since 2000.
Have you ever considered getting another 991.1 C2S? There’s always something about that first special purchase that makes everything go full circle. In my case it was a C7 Z06 five years ago.
100% agree with you on the BMW M4 being garbage. However, I did have a manual 2017 BMW M3 Competition. Highly recommend! I wish I never sold that. As for your love of mid-engine, again, agree 100%. I currently drive a 2008 Audi R8, no not the gated manual. (I wish). I am looking to get a 981 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4. I am obsessed with those. Every time I have driven them, I'm just blown away. Mad props on your manual 992 GT3. One of my favorite cars for sure. Lastly, those Ferrari 458's are SO underrated hahaha Anyways, I'm subscribed now as this was the first video I have seen from your channel. I love that you are direct and just blunt. It is refreshing and appreciated. Name of the channel is 10/10 also lol
Great Vid. Incredible cars you have owned. Have you made a video about purchasing your GT3? That is hands down my dream car really curious how you were able to get if for MSRP? Very interesting you picked that up for MSRP but had to pay 50k over for your GT4 RS, would love a vid detailing out both of those purchasing experiences.
I on listening and seeing about all those cars you’ve owned. I’ve done the same, but on a much less dramatic and less expensive scale. The best car for overall fun is the 997.1GT3. Far from the fastest, but completely honest I and predictable, and I still own it. I think you’re right about the later versions of the GT three RS. Under hard acceleration the tail does move out. Thank you so much for the video.
Props to you my man! What I'd like to know is, when it comes to track cars, flappy paddles or proper stick? Maybe you can do a video on your experience and preferences.
Cool video. I think I know the new owner of your Senna. Was it dove grey? My favorite all around sports cars are my current two: 991.2 GT2RS and 2023 manual GT3 MR in Viola Metallic. The cars I still miss some days are my 991.1 GT3RS, and my F80 manual M3 Comp. I had the 2018 with the better Comp diff and it never had any issue putting power down. It was actually a blast.
Great video! Good to know all the cars you owned. My dream garage would be senna as an icon, super trofeo as track weapon and GT3/GT3 RS as weekend car. Taycan will be saved as daily
I sold my Azores Orange 720S this past spring - I really miss that car, it was a rocket ship but too much for the road! The only other car I really regret selling is my 2010 GT3RS - raw plus a manual GT3RS - something you can’t get any more! (At least new!)
Great video, what 911 would you say you think would be a great daily driver? It won't be the only Porsche but having a 911 you will put 10k on a year? I was thinking the GTS 4S because I live in the PNW.
Love the story and totally get why you ended up back with Porsche. However, it's a lot different for the "Average" joe like me. I've spent a lot of time in a 991.1 GT3RS and loved it - purple with yellow ceramics is a spec I'd still love to own one day. I was in the market for a new car this year with a $100-130k budget and was very interested in a GT4. However, every Porsche dealer wanted $25k over for that car before even talking about spec. I can't imagine the process for a GT3. I wanted to buy new because I always have and prefer to. I was also looking to cross off spec'ing a new car and taking delivery off my bucket list. Not all of us can just stomach a 25-50k+ markup like you can so I ended up going for a new '24 GTR that I ordered directly from Japan and had no issues ordering at MSRP and getting an allocation through my closest Nissan dealer - this was always a childhood dream car of myself and it was either this or a GT4. I've had the GTR for 6 months now and I enjoy it a ton and plan to leave it stock. I'd still love to be in a P Car one day but I can't justify it in this market. I think Porsche is shooting itself in the foot with the enthusiasts that are coming into their first "Big" car purchase and forcing them to turn to other brands in order to get what they want at a reasonable price and seek alternatives. It's the same issue with Rolex watches vs. Omega, etc. (and probably why I also own a speedmaster instead of a Daytona, haha). Anyway, cool car history... subbed.
You make a lot of very good point. I sold my 2022 GT4 for msrp on my buddies site (cars and bids) and donated the over to charity so I wouldn’t take the filthy over msrp lucre :)
Dude, first time I've seen your video and very inpirational. You've owned every car I've wa nted to own and I agree with owning a Sienna or any of the million-dollar cars, unless you're at that level of wealth it's more of a showpiece and investment not to truly enjoy. I've been a lambo dreamer most my life and still would love own one but Porsche hands down is the best all around sportscar to own. You can daily drive them comfortably, yet take it to the track. MIstake I've made is not getting more into the car business which is my passion and getting to other things and I played small. I'm just now starting a car business at 60 I realized I need to pursue the passion of designing customization for cars and the focus i Porsche. I've gone from 914 to 993 turbo and 70 other cars. but Porsche is ultimately my car of choice. Thanks for the inspiration, hope meet you sometime!
Interesting video, I would likely go for the Huracan from 3 choices you provided, for the v10 sounds. Then for track focus car one I find interesting is Trans AM Ta2 race car, it looks like a full package of fun to drive + extra track specific safety features.
Porsche for sure builds the best (sports) cars in the world. My favourite car overall is def. the 992 Turbo (S) platform. It's a 365 days per year daily allrounder if you want and it can be the racetrack McLaren 720S killer if you want. It's so insanely reliable and well engineered, that when you bring the car f.e. to 9ff (probably the best Porsche tuning manufacturer in the world) and get the 1000 HP / 1000 Nm kit for your 992 Turbo (S) with 50000km warranty by German standards, the Porsche PDK gearbox doesn't even need to be changed, because it can handle so much power (up to 1300 HP and 1200/1300 Nm is no problem). Custom 9ff tuning takes you to crazy heights obviously, but I'm talking about standard fuel tuning without a crazy amount of work for them - simply because the whole platform with the engine, clutch / gearbox etc. is just so reliable and great for performance enhancing work. And yeah... it's as comfy as a C63 and as sporty as a Huracán if you want - just by a few settings changed on that touchscreen or the steering wheel. For sure you can spec it with the 18-way adaptive seats (climated / heated etc.) or even Carbon (customized) bucket seats, but that doesn't change the abilities of the car. It has all-wheel drive, is super safe to handle in the worst weather conditions and overall pretty much the best sportscar you can buy. The sound is probably the only weak point - but even that has something nice, simply because on long highway tours you love a car that sounds sporty but is not too loud (and if you want you can still get a aftermarket exhaust system). So If I could I'd buy a 992 Turbo with a nice spec, carbon seats and ceramic breaks and then take it to 9ff and get the full German engineering experience and when we're dreaming already, as a 2nd car I'd get a F-150 Raptor R, take it to delta4x4 or ORC, let them put on some Werewolf portal axles and build a perfect offroad monster for some nice weekends in the nature, where you sleep in the truck, go huting and driving offroad and as a 3rd car I'd get a nice usable and super comfy daily - something like a Porsche Taycan Turbo S (Turbo GT is already too sporty), Audi RS6 or the upcoming new BMW M5 Touring (G99). Maybe one day... still a lot of hustling. xD
Porsche Spyder RS is on my wish list I already have a Porsche Spyder great all round sports car I haven’t tracked mine yet but do intend to. I do have 3 race cars one classic one aero beast and a Citroen C1 shopping trolley that does single make endurance races the C1 is probably the most fun although it is very slow.
Loved the video, like you I have driven a bunch of cars but currently have a 911 GTS being built for my daily and hopefully buy a gt3 in the near future. Currently drive a 911 base and that’s plenty to be truthful. I think Porsche is just that brand that does it all, very reliable street/track cars.
@@ignitionontheleft have not seen it but currently I have 2 kids under 2 and my wife drives a Cayenne which she loves. Does not fit my lifestyle now but I’m sure that’s going to be pretty cool, excellent daily
Wow!! I don't know anyone who bought and sold soo many vehicles. That said yes playing Golf is additive hope you're enjoying the sport. I've own multiples cars (Honda Prelude => BMW E46 M3 and now I've gone all EV's (recently sold MX and leased BMW IX). My dream car is Porsche 911 Turbo S (Thanks Bad Boys movies 1995) but now on fence if I should consider GT3 4.0L naturally aspirated engine despite I will NEVER take the car on the track. Regardless thanks for sharing your experience!!!
Great video! Love the perspective you bring to the episode. Really wanted the 992 GT3 but Porsche has become ass the last 5 years or so--thinking that they are Ferrari and becoming impossible to get unless you are high up on their VIP list. Debated on getting the 720s vs AMG GTR-Pro. The reliability history of McLaren sort of steered me away so I was able to locate and buy GTR-Pro. So far the AMG has been amazing! It ticks off all the boxes for me at the moment. Looking forward to more content...
I have a hardtop NC miata right now and I'm happy with it, but hope to get a bmw z4 next. Have you driven either of them? I loved test driving a Z4, it has such consistent power delivery. I want to buy a house first with a garage before I set my sights on a Porsche after I get a Z4 though
Love the collection can wait for me to own most of those cars, for me the Huracan was always the dream, now I own a M3 E92 and I love it, and for track use I want to get a GT4 Porsche in the future
You’re an inspiration to us!! Would love to hear more on your journey that leads to these amazing cars along the way.. and if you had to choose, what’s the supercar to keep? The 458, the Hurrican, the 720s, or sth else? Just subscribed!
The aventador driving experience is somewhat brutal - the transmission shifts that is. Not a very good car on track - really cool looking car. Older stuff I’m looking at is value based older Porsches from the early 80’s. I want to rest of one and make it a tire slayer.
Hi I’m all out Porsche I don’t feel bad paying $50 k extra for your GT4RS I got one and paid $65 over and am really happy with my car I love to get a 992 GT3RS but I don’t want to sell my GT4RS for nothing thanks for your video
First off starting to love this channel. But i noticed you didn’t really speak about any classics. Are you not a fan of the driving dynamics of older cars or just not a fan in general?
Inspiring story, great to see your car ownership progress! I’ve never owned a true sports car, though in March 2024, I’ll be going to Porsche of Austin to order my first, only and last Porsche. Looking at the 911 T, S or if budget allows, a GTS. What’s your take on rear wheel steering option?
Hey thanks for the lead, I’ve been communicating with Sean Shields, he was the only rep who answered me, so keeping it loyal. Just hope that there are no serious mark ups for the mid-level Carreras.
Question: Could you express what closed circuit or track driving will do for the enthusiast who has yet to get on a circuit but has good equipment like a car whose ignition is on the left. My case 981 GTS, I'm looking forward to it so much. I think theres a Nigel Mansel in me waiting to get at it. I gotta be patient though I gotta kid whose in 2nd stage PGA TOUR Q-School and should he advance to finals in Sawgrass next Mnth and gain his Tour Card...that's a whole new level of expenses potentially. But if he becomes a rockstar he and I gonna try and find you and fill up your rearview mirror with some car whose ignitions on the left, that's a promise, lol.
Somehow I missed it. What was the main reason you came back to Porsche’s? FYI just got my first Porsche a 991.1 C2S. So far enjoying the NA experience of it
I came back to what I really wanted. All these cars are ridiculously unnecessary- however Porsche was what I was passionate about. They are a good fit for my designed life.
Nice video, i would have kept the Lambo with the sequential tranny and the GT3 RS. Also i would love to see a video of providing tips on how to become wealthy enough to afford all these cars :D
Porsche never officially brought the 911 GT3/GT3RS into China, but they did with the spyder rs and gt4rs. There are some private entities that imported some gt3s under special permits, but they charge them like 6-700k usd. The gt4rs on the other hand is around half that, still expensive for NA standards but its ok. Is it worth justifying the price to get a manual gt3, or a pdk gt4rs with the same engine and half the price suffices?
That’s hard to say. I get up driving a manual, however pdk is faster and driving in auto in traffic or what have you is always a plus. I would do the 4RS - I think it holds a better place in history for the time being.
Just got a 2024 GT4RS a couple of weeks ago Thought I would keep it in my garage and look at it and never drive it. But I just can't stop driving it. It's the best car I have ever driven. I am extremely interested in the Manthey kit (the entire kit) but I have a problem. The closest track is 5 hours away. Would it be worth getting the kit if I am only able to track it once a year? What does the kit due to the value of the car? Appreciate your thoughts and your videos.
Probably not...however i think you would increase the value of the car with the kit - not equal to purchase though. Once a year is not enough justification for me to spend the 50k for the kit. It would be really cool though. Congrats on the car!
I would’ve kept the senna just as a halo car for your collection that would increase in value but understandable why you sold it bc a crash would cost a house to repair
The senna was delivered to the track. I turned it on, moved it forward 15 feet and every light on the sash came on. Fortunately I had Mclaren techs there (for free) and they were able to get it sorted. It only went in to limp mode 3 times that day on track. They are amazing machines when they work.
@@ignitionontheleft I meant to say only not own but it appears you didn't respond to my comment anyway and told me about what sounds like a controlled test day of a car that was not ever intended to be daily driven my point is if you buy a 570 675 720 or even a 12c you can probably use it pretty regularly and even when it needs to be fixed it is unlikely that a McLaren is their only car to drive.
I have a 997.2 GT3 now and I probably will never sell it. Way too special of an experience. None of the newer cars really appeals to me to be honest. I’ll probably look to pick up other “special” 90s / 2000 cars if finance allows. 458 is on my short list, the 430 too as the last Ferrari manual v8
It is a 13 currently. I’ve played two rounds since 5 months off with rotator cuff surgery. Turns out, I learned golf with a torn rotator cuff so hoping I will improve. I am a member at TPC San Antonio if you ever want to play!
I would consider it, more likely is I would buy a 3RS once the maker cools somewhat. I just made a commitment to myself I wouldn’t buy any cars in 2023.
You went from a work van to a Senna in a relative short period of time. That’s impressive
Yeah, it is a slippery slope for sure.
Id love to slide that slope one day! Porsche is amazing
I have a GT4RS and I wiill never sell it. Perfect Porsche.... You will love it!
I'm 22 right now preparing for my MBA, this video motivates me and shows how far you can go by putting in the hardwork. Hats off to you.
Note his success may be attributed to a work van and flipping houses and hard work.
MBA will teach you to be an employee, not a successful business owner.
Awesome! Keep at it. Somewhere between jurisprudence and constitutional law I decided if the goal was time and money - it was time to move on. I love Bob Dylan’s view on success, if you wake up in the morning and go to bed at night and get to choose what you do in between, you are success. The subtle truth of that is, we have a choice in how we perceive what we do regardless of what we actually do…thanks for subscribing!
I’ve fired more MBA’s than I’ve kept, in my career. Business and entrepreneurial spirit is either in your blood or it isn’t.
Also beware, pleasure isn’t happiness. Cars give you pleasure, but it’s the act of “giving” and of learning that lead to happiness.
Thank you for this and the previous video. As a young lad with great enthusiasm with the car scene as a whole, it’s nice having an insight to the perspective of someone with such experience. GT3 Touring is a goal of mine I hope to reach sooner than later. Your content has helped to reinvigorate my drive and then-some. Keep it up!
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s been fun to do. I didn’t have any social for a long time and kinda forced myself to do it and I’m glad I’m documenting some of this for my kids. :)
Just bought a 2023 Porsche C2S 992.1 with SportDesign Package in GT silver metallic and Black/Majove Beige interior. Simple and clean. Just beautiful.
Good choice. I’d like to add something like that…more comfortable than a gt3.
I own a 2023 992.1 c2s in gt silver with sports design package. Just beautiful. Everything is just about right. Best variant to me.
currently looking at a 911T but my dream porsche is a 997 in silver as my daily.
Nice vid, bruh.
Like you, I own a 992 GT3 manual and a GT4 RS. I also own a 992 GT3 RS, Macan S, and I recently sold my race car (992 GT3 Cup). As of right now I plan to keep all of my cars, except my wife's Macan S will be replaced with a Cayenne Turbo GT.
Edit: Meant to add that I paid MSRP for all of them.
Great cars. Have you seen the 7 seater code named landjet? I would be interested in that - we have 4 kids.
@ignitionontheleft Thanks. Yeah, I have heard of it but we have one boy and he's in college.
Interesting to hear about how your thinking evolved. I went through a Ferrari "phase", but currently on my third Porsche (911/964) which I may never sell. It's beautiful, fun to drive on the road, and it just always starts, stops, and runs perfectly. It's slate grey, so not an in-your-face color. I don't need or want the attention. One thing that may rekindle your passion for cars is to look at classic sports cars, where you can use all the performance. If you have the budget -- and it sounds like you do -- a Porsche 964 Turbo or RS could be a forever car. In my experience, classic cars get a lot of thumbs up and none of the animosity.
I concur. I do really live slate gray
Great vid! My ultimate dream car is a 991.2 GT3 MT Touring. Had an opportunity to drive the 2016 GT3RS and it’s badass as well.
Right on!
Love your take on cars I would love to hear more about why you got out of the car scene.
Thank you. Maybe I’ll make a video on it…long story.
Love your story of work hard play hard would love to hear more of it!
Thanks. Ambition and hard work can make up for a lot.
If you want to get the GT4RS as your dedicated track car, definitely fit it with the Manthey Kit. Stock car from the factory has an underwhelming front end grip, this kit takes it to a whole new level.
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Spot on!
This was a GREAT vid! I've considered many of the same cars (The ones under $300k). Once you get to a point where you can have any car you want, it's almost hard to make a decision. At the end of the day you just want them all. I personally like the 720s. The 570s gets an honorable mention for being more analog. With less electronics than the higher end models there's less to go wrong mechanically. You also made a great point about the McLaren Senna. Getting the car is easy. Being able to afford the car is an entirely different story. Thrashing exotic cars on the track is definitely exciting and it makes for great pics. If you're like me, you buy most of your pics from track days. :D In any event, I do have a suggestion. You seem to know your way around a race track. I think a dedicated track car that you can grow with and have it become an extension of you is the way to go. The reason you were chasing lap times (I'm assuming you weren't hitting your lap time goals) is because you were changing cars too frequently. By reference, it will often take me approximately 2 full seasons to hit a new PR (I'm at the faster end of Advanced Group). The quicker you are, the harder it is to find the time and hit new PRs. If you've got the space for it, keep that track 570s, a flatbed, and a modest pickup to tow it to events and that is a good way to get the most out of your track time. Spend the bulk of your time in that car, improving and learning. Then keep your daily driver or weekend car in top notch condition, enjoy it, then sell/flip it when you get tired of it. The nice thing about it is that you can also do the occasional track day with it as well. Ideally, having these things aren't cheap. Therefore, your track car should be easier on consumables (pads, rotors, tires, gas). In my case, my track car is a ZL1-1LE. It's also my daily. Most guys don't daily those but I'm a bit different. The car is so good on track that I don't mind keeping it stock...for the most part. At some point, I'll add a McLaren or a Huracan and the ZL1 will be full track duty. One last thing to keep in mind is that the faster you get skill-wise, the different your car will feel. As you approach the limits on track, your car will respond completely different and it won't even feel like the same car. So while you may have gotten tired of the 570s on the street droning along at 75mph, it will completely come alive at 115mph in a corner using all of the race track.
Next season, if you think you can make your way out here to the Northeast, send me a message and we can definitely link up for a track day. Lots of guys out this way thrashing their high end Lambos, Rarris, and McLarens. I recently came across a $250k club sport as well at NJMP Lightning - it's on my RUclips channel. Those are fantastic cars! Unreal how they hook up mid corner and I wasn't really a big fan of the Caymans. I would say, keep that car, and then add something nice for the street (a "Stun" car) that makes for good conversation at Cars and Coffee events. Then I think you'll be getting the best of both worlds.
You make a lot of really good points worth considering for sure. I’m having more fun with the track thing at this point - I got a Simcraft 5 sim recently and am enjoying MX-5 races that cost me next to nothing! :)
That's awesome! I will be in the market for a sim too in the near future. Gonna go with the full 4 monitor setup. My wife is going to hate me. :D @@ignitionontheleft
I love black Porches too, and agree one is not enough. My Taycan in my SUV of the group and agree with your comments wholeheartedly. Being and old man, my other is a 992 Turbo S, my first being my 993 Turbo, all black by the way.
Awesome clip! I absolutely love my GT4 RS (SOUL competition headers, over axel pipes and non valved race exhaust). Threw a cage/belts in and it's a bullet proof track weapon. One of the fortunate ones to snag it at MSRP (thx Zimbrick Porsche Madison!). Daily is a 911 991.2 GTS manual and I beat the shit out of that car. Never a problem and puts a smile on my face on the way to and from the office every day.
Yes sir! Living right!
im in the process of track prep on a new gt4rs. i bought the soul race headers, OAP with race cats and the valved back box, not installed yet waiting for delivery. the car is loud enough even stock, so i didn't want it any louder but am expecting more horsepower. did you get the car on a dyno? ill be at PCA COTA at the end of the month feb 2024
You stable now is exactly the 3 I would be solid in never selling! Great choices and love the matte black!
My holy trinity of sorts
Gt4RS best daily car ever .statemant , sport ,utility evrething and the sound of car its amaizing and dont forget the confort in the sport car whit that fun and sound
Own a 981 GT4, a 982 GT4 RS Weissach and an Electric as my daily. Same conclusion you made. Just the most practical AND fun cars!
It’s a practical “holy trinity” :)
I have a Porsche cayenne turbo 2011 and it's my baby im planing to mod it with a giac stage 1 I don't think ill ever sell it, i can have my wife in the passenger and 3 people in the back seat, have groceries and have the joy in driving through the back roads were i live. Ive seen older videos on people tracking it as well. there's no substitutes.
Always wanted a corvette till I drove my sisters 2019 cayman in florida fell in love with porsche and now i own 2002 911 996 diff a porsche guy now till the end. They seem almost like there alive how they drive its fasure a porsche thing.
What an amazing video. You just said everything. I currently own a taycan 4s cross turismo and I would love to buy a GT4 RS
Thanks, this was very interesting to hear and learn. I have had some 6-7 BMW's - fast ones- now my daily is a 1990 Range Rover 3.9 Classic but in a process of getting some exotic air cooled 911 since my racing has ended and I need to stick to my driving license... of course I still spend my holidays at the Ring - something I have done since 2000.
I subscribed just because of your channel’s title. Wish I thought of it!!
Thanks!
Have you ever considered getting another 991.1 C2S? There’s always something about that first special purchase that makes everything go full circle. In my case it was a C7 Z06 five years ago.
Yes. I would love to buy my exact car back.
Wow you lived the dream with all these cars... good for you man 🙌
For sure!
Woah impressive list 👀🔥
100% agree with you on the BMW M4 being garbage. However, I did have a manual 2017 BMW M3 Competition. Highly recommend! I wish I never sold that. As for your love of mid-engine, again, agree 100%. I currently drive a 2008 Audi R8, no not the gated manual. (I wish). I am looking to get a 981 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4. I am obsessed with those. Every time I have driven them, I'm just blown away. Mad props on your manual 992 GT3. One of my favorite cars for sure. Lastly, those Ferrari 458's are SO underrated hahaha Anyways, I'm subscribed now as this was the first video I have seen from your channel. I love that you are direct and just blunt. It is refreshing and appreciated. Name of the channel is 10/10 also lol
I’ve heard good things about that car.
S2000 and GT4RS for me :D I think purist sports cars that are NA and well designed give you the best driving EXPERIENCE.
Great video. Totally agree on the GTR thoughts. Next get a air cooled 911 next and start a build series.
I’m looking for a 1982 if you have any connections.
Great Vid. Incredible cars you have owned. Have you made a video about purchasing your GT3? That is hands down my dream car really curious how you were able to get if for MSRP? Very interesting you picked that up for MSRP but had to pay 50k over for your GT4 RS, would love a vid detailing out both of those purchasing experiences.
I on listening and seeing about all those cars you’ve owned. I’ve done the same, but on a much less dramatic and less expensive scale. The best car for overall fun is the 997.1GT3. Far from the fastest, but completely honest I and predictable, and I still own it. I think you’re right about the later versions of the GT three RS. Under hard acceleration the tail does move out. Thank you so much for the video.
Props to you my man!
What I'd like to know is, when it comes to track cars, flappy paddles or proper stick?
Maybe you can do a video on your experience and preferences.
I kinda think people who can three pedal a car properly, with heel/toe brilliance are Badass. I’m an not those people…so flappy paddles for me.
If I could have any of the cars youve had or have, itd be the GT4RS. I have a 981 GTS and I love it.
Congrats, that is a great car
Thankyou man.@@ignitionontheleft
Waiting for a spyder rs. Super psyched, but will miss my manual spyder.
Congrats. Death of the manual has been hard for all of us...😢
Cool video. I think I know the new owner of your Senna. Was it dove grey? My favorite all around sports cars are my current two: 991.2 GT2RS and 2023 manual GT3 MR in Viola Metallic. The cars I still miss some days are my 991.1 GT3RS, and my F80 manual M3 Comp. I had the 2018 with the better Comp diff and it never had any issue putting power down. It was actually a blast.
New senna owner reached out to me recently. It’s cool to stay in touch with others who have the same passion for cool cars.
Nice man a whole exotic dealer you had lol it gives ppl like us hope of one day my top would be a gt3 ill take it Amy year
This is good. I’m invested in your story.
You’re part of the story. :)
Why no aventador??? Honestly, this is so mindblowing. I wish I could drive all of those.
My goal was to drive the car on a track - the aventador, however cool, leaves a lot wanting in terms of circuit driving.
I own manual 911 that I love, but nothing prepared me for the brutal propulsion and handling of my friend's Huracán.
Great video! Good to know all the cars you owned. My dream garage would be senna as an icon, super trofeo as track weapon and GT3/GT3 RS as weekend car. Taycan will be saved as daily
That sounds like a fantastic lineup.
I sold my Azores Orange 720S this past spring - I really miss that car, it was a rocket ship but too much for the road! The only other car I really regret selling is my 2010 GT3RS - raw plus a manual GT3RS - something you can’t get any more! (At least new!)
Great video, what 911 would you say you think would be a great daily driver? It won't be the only Porsche but having a 911 you will put 10k on a year? I was thinking the GTS 4S because I live in the PNW.
Love the story and totally get why you ended up back with Porsche. However, it's a lot different for the "Average" joe like me. I've spent a lot of time in a 991.1 GT3RS and loved it - purple with yellow ceramics is a spec I'd still love to own one day. I was in the market for a new car this year with a $100-130k budget and was very interested in a GT4. However, every Porsche dealer wanted $25k over for that car before even talking about spec. I can't imagine the process for a GT3. I wanted to buy new because I always have and prefer to. I was also looking to cross off spec'ing a new car and taking delivery off my bucket list. Not all of us can just stomach a 25-50k+ markup like you can so I ended up going for a new '24 GTR that I ordered directly from Japan and had no issues ordering at MSRP and getting an allocation through my closest Nissan dealer - this was always a childhood dream car of myself and it was either this or a GT4. I've had the GTR for 6 months now and I enjoy it a ton and plan to leave it stock. I'd still love to be in a P Car one day but I can't justify it in this market. I think Porsche is shooting itself in the foot with the enthusiasts that are coming into their first "Big" car purchase and forcing them to turn to other brands in order to get what they want at a reasonable price and seek alternatives. It's the same issue with Rolex watches vs. Omega, etc. (and probably why I also own a speedmaster instead of a Daytona, haha).
Anyway, cool car history... subbed.
You make a lot of very good point. I sold my 2022 GT4 for msrp on my buddies site (cars and bids) and donated the over to charity so I wouldn’t take the filthy over msrp lucre :)
Kudos to you man, what a roster of cars you’ve had! What do you do to afford them?
Dude, first time I've seen your video and very inpirational. You've owned every car I've wa nted to own and I agree with owning a Sienna or any of the million-dollar cars, unless you're at that level of wealth it's more of a showpiece and investment not to truly enjoy. I've been a lambo dreamer most my life and still would love own one but Porsche hands down is the best all around sportscar to own. You can daily drive them comfortably, yet take it to the track. MIstake I've made is not getting more into the car business which is my passion and getting to other things and I played small. I'm just now starting a car business at 60 I realized I need to pursue the passion of designing customization for cars and the focus i Porsche. I've gone from 914 to 993 turbo and 70 other cars. but Porsche is ultimately my car of choice. Thanks for the inspiration, hope meet you sometime!
I am looking for a 1982 Porsche 911sc - I could bring it in!
Interesting video, I would likely go for the Huracan from 3 choices you provided, for the v10 sounds.
Then for track focus car one I find interesting is Trans AM Ta2 race car, it looks like a full package of fun to drive + extra track specific safety features.
A buddy of mine used to race in that series. Pretty impressive vehicles for sure.
I looking to buy my first sports car and Porsche and the C8 ZO6 are on my radar to get in the game.
The ZO6 is a beast. They pop up on cars and bids from time to time.
👍🏾 great video .
Appreciate it
Porsche for sure builds the best (sports) cars in the world. My favourite car overall is def. the 992 Turbo (S) platform. It's a 365 days per year daily allrounder if you want and it can be the racetrack McLaren 720S killer if you want. It's so insanely reliable and well engineered, that when you bring the car f.e. to 9ff (probably the best Porsche tuning manufacturer in the world) and get the 1000 HP / 1000 Nm kit for your 992 Turbo (S) with 50000km warranty by German standards, the Porsche PDK gearbox doesn't even need to be changed, because it can handle so much power (up to 1300 HP and 1200/1300 Nm is no problem). Custom 9ff tuning takes you to crazy heights obviously, but I'm talking about standard fuel tuning without a crazy amount of work for them - simply because the whole platform with the engine, clutch / gearbox etc. is just so reliable and great for performance enhancing work. And yeah... it's as comfy as a C63 and as sporty as a Huracán if you want - just by a few settings changed on that touchscreen or the steering wheel. For sure you can spec it with the 18-way adaptive seats (climated / heated etc.) or even Carbon (customized) bucket seats, but that doesn't change the abilities of the car. It has all-wheel drive, is super safe to handle in the worst weather conditions and overall pretty much the best sportscar you can buy. The sound is probably the only weak point - but even that has something nice, simply because on long highway tours you love a car that sounds sporty but is not too loud (and if you want you can still get a aftermarket exhaust system). So If I could I'd buy a 992 Turbo with a nice spec, carbon seats and ceramic breaks and then take it to 9ff and get the full German engineering experience and when we're dreaming already, as a 2nd car I'd get a F-150 Raptor R, take it to delta4x4 or ORC, let them put on some Werewolf portal axles and build a perfect offroad monster for some nice weekends in the nature, where you sleep in the truck, go huting and driving offroad and as a 3rd car I'd get a nice usable and super comfy daily - something like a Porsche Taycan Turbo S (Turbo GT is already too sporty), Audi RS6 or the upcoming new BMW M5 Touring (G99). Maybe one day... still a lot of hustling. xD
That line up would be gangster. I've had turbo s, left a lot to be desired on the track but it was wildly comfortable.
Porsche Spyder RS is on my wish list I already have a Porsche Spyder great all round sports car I haven’t tracked mine yet but do intend to. I do have 3 race cars one classic one aero beast and a Citroen C1 shopping trolley that does single make endurance races the C1 is probably the most fun although it is very slow.
That’s a nice stable…
I bought a 2018 Turbo S, couldn't imagine getting rid of it except for maybe a new GT3...
I can imagine selling everything…
I was here on 11/10/23
Loved the video, like you I have driven a bunch of cars but currently have a 911 GTS being built for my daily and hopefully buy a gt3 in the near future. Currently drive a 911 base and that’s plenty to be truthful. I think Porsche is just that brand that does it all, very reliable street/track cars.
What do you think of the new electric Macan? I saw it in Germany and thought that would be cool.
@@ignitionontheleft have not seen it but currently I have 2 kids under 2 and my wife drives a Cayenne which she loves. Does not fit my lifestyle now but I’m sure that’s going to be pretty cool, excellent daily
Good content. Curious what you do. You sure scaled your income well my man. Love your taste and activities in cars.
Wow!! I don't know anyone who bought and sold soo many vehicles. That said yes playing Golf is additive hope you're enjoying the sport. I've own multiples cars (Honda Prelude => BMW E46 M3 and now I've gone all EV's (recently sold MX and leased BMW IX). My dream car is Porsche 911 Turbo S (Thanks Bad Boys movies 1995) but now on fence if I should consider GT3 4.0L naturally aspirated engine despite I will NEVER take the car on the track. Regardless thanks for sharing your experience!!!
Love the bad boy movies!
Great video!
Love the perspective you bring to the episode.
Really wanted the 992 GT3 but Porsche has become ass the last 5 years or so--thinking that they are Ferrari and becoming impossible to get unless you are high up on their VIP list.
Debated on getting the 720s vs AMG GTR-Pro.
The reliability history of McLaren sort of steered me away so I was able to locate and buy GTR-Pro.
So far the AMG has been amazing! It ticks off all the boxes for me at the moment.
Looking forward to more content...
The GTR Pro is sweet. I shared a track day and garage with Shmee150, he has the AMG black series and he was really happy with it. Congrats!
How about a video on how you went from a van to paying for a McLaren cash in 10 years or so?!?
Video coming soon!
Gotta love the GT4RS, gets WAY too much hate
Its a fantastic car
I have a hardtop NC miata right now and I'm happy with it, but hope to get a bmw z4 next. Have you driven either of them? I loved test driving a Z4, it has such consistent power delivery.
I want to buy a house first with a garage before I set my sights on a Porsche after I get a Z4 though
I’ve heard good thing, haven’t driven either. I “race” in the Mazda Mx-5 cup car on iracing is the closest I’ve gotten.
Love the collection can wait for me to own most of those cars, for me the Huracan was always the dream, now I own a M3 E92 and I love it, and for track use I want to get a GT4 Porsche in the future
Would love to hear more about the business journey as well
And congrats to you on all the achievements they are just a byproduct of the work
Come to COTA and I’ll take you for a ride!
@@ignitionontheleft Wow thank you so much, never expected this, will take you on that maybe next year when I will visit US ❤
You’re an inspiration to us!! Would love to hear more on your journey that leads to these amazing cars along the way.. and if you had to choose, what’s the supercar to keep? The 458, the Hurrican, the 720s, or sth else? Just subscribed!
458.
@@ignitionontheleft and why..?
what are you thoughts on older cars? like the 2016 amg gt, 2012 aventadors?
The aventador driving experience is somewhat brutal - the transmission shifts that is. Not a very good car on track - really cool looking car. Older stuff I’m looking at is value based older Porsches from the early 80’s. I want to rest of one and make it a tire slayer.
Hi I’m all out Porsche I don’t feel bad paying $50 k extra for your GT4RS I got one and paid $65 over and am really happy with my car I love to get a 992 GT3RS but I don’t want to sell my GT4RS for nothing thanks for your video
I appreciate your gratitude mindset, it leads to abundance. The 3rs is still the pinnacle if our made up world.
First off starting to love this channel. But i noticed you didn’t really speak about any classics. Are you not a fan of the driving dynamics of older cars or just not a fan in general?
I like reliability. May do a restrooms or something like that…
Inspiring story, great to see your car ownership progress!
I’ve never owned a true sports car, though in March 2024, I’ll be going to Porsche of Austin to order my first, only and last Porsche. Looking at the 911 T, S or if budget allows, a GTS. What’s your take on rear wheel steering option?
Talk to Christian Ames at Porsche North Austin - he is the man!
Hey thanks for the lead, I’ve been communicating with Sean Shields, he was the only rep who answered me, so keeping it loyal. Just hope that there are no serious mark ups for the mid-level Carreras.
Question: Could you express what closed circuit or track driving will do for the enthusiast who has yet to get on a circuit but has good equipment like a car whose ignition is on the left. My case 981 GTS, I'm looking forward to it so much. I think theres a Nigel Mansel in me waiting to get at it. I gotta be patient though I gotta kid whose in 2nd stage PGA TOUR Q-School and should he advance to finals in Sawgrass next Mnth and gain his Tour Card...that's a whole new level of expenses potentially. But if he becomes a rockstar he and I gonna try and find you and fill up your rearview mirror with some car whose ignitions on the left, that's a promise, lol.
Somehow I missed it. What was the main reason you came back to Porsche’s? FYI just got my first Porsche a 991.1 C2S. So far enjoying the NA experience of it
I came back to what I really wanted. All these cars are ridiculously unnecessary- however Porsche was what I was passionate about. They are a good fit for my designed life.
Nice video, i would have kept the Lambo with the sequential tranny and the GT3 RS. Also i would love to see a video of providing tips on how to become wealthy enough to afford all these cars :D
I’ll show you what I do at some point I’m sure…
Porsche never officially brought the 911 GT3/GT3RS into China, but they did with the spyder rs and gt4rs. There are some private entities that imported some gt3s under special permits, but they charge them like 6-700k usd. The gt4rs on the other hand is around half that, still expensive for NA standards but its ok. Is it worth justifying the price to get a manual gt3, or a pdk gt4rs with the same engine and half the price suffices?
That’s hard to say. I get up driving a manual, however pdk is faster and driving in auto in traffic or what have you is always a plus. I would do the 4RS - I think it holds a better place in history for the time being.
Just got a 2024 GT4RS a couple of weeks ago Thought I would keep it in my garage and look at it and never drive it. But I just can't stop driving it. It's the best car I have ever driven. I am extremely interested in the Manthey kit (the entire kit) but I have a problem. The closest track is 5 hours away. Would it be worth getting the kit if I am only able to track it once a year? What does the kit due to the value of the car? Appreciate your thoughts and your videos.
Probably not...however i think you would increase the value of the car with the kit - not equal to purchase though. Once a year is not enough justification for me to spend the 50k for the kit. It would be really cool though.
Congrats on the car!
I would’ve kept the senna just as a halo car for your collection that would increase in value but understandable why you sold it bc a crash would cost a house to repair
Sold it. Bought a house in Colorado. Sold that now too - what am I doing with my life? :)
How’s the gt4rs vs the 911 turbo s?
On track? I had a 991.1 turbo s, no rear steer - felt heavy on the back and that it wanted to snap
Damn.. what about the gt2rs?
A scarier version of the 991 GT3RS…
Wired that people complain about McLaren being in the shop as if it’s their own car
The senna was delivered to the track. I turned it on, moved it forward 15 feet and every light on the sash came on. Fortunately I had Mclaren techs there (for free) and they were able to get it sorted. It only went in to limp mode 3 times that day on track. They are amazing machines when they work.
@@ignitionontheleft I meant to say only not own but it appears you didn't respond to my comment anyway and told me about what sounds like a controlled test day of a car that was not ever intended to be daily driven my point is if you buy a 570 675 720 or even a 12c you can probably use it pretty regularly and even when it needs to be fixed it is unlikely that a McLaren is their only car to drive.
I’m a Porsche guy so Porsche all the way.
GT4 RS is soooo cool, I really enjoy mine. But go rather for a 992 3RS as a track car, that is the ultimate weapon!
I’ll say the ultimate is the new 992 911 GT3 R Rennsport that was released last month. NA flat-6 with 620hp at 9400RPM.
@@lordmaster5522 Yes but this is not the same category of cars as not road-legal.
Facts.
Try the new generation BMW M4 Competition. Checkout video I made about why?
For the doubters, go to any BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi dealership and look at what the managing director drives. Always a Porsche!
Very true.
GT4 RS is the best porsche today for me.
I have to agree.
I have a 997.2 GT3 now and I probably will never sell it. Way too special of an experience. None of the newer cars really appeals to me to be honest. I’ll probably look to pick up other “special” 90s / 2000 cars if finance allows. 458 is on my short list, the 430 too as the last Ferrari manual v8
Manual?
@@ignitionontheleft they are manual only back then
@warnerchin Probably not - I wanted the manual.
What’s your Handicap?
It is a 13 currently. I’ve played two rounds since 5 months off with rotator cuff surgery. Turns out, I learned golf with a torn rotator cuff so hoping I will improve. I am a member at TPC San Antonio if you ever want to play!
start a record label
You never had any interest in the recent ccorvettes?
Corvettes never did anything for me, however I haven’t driven one in earnest.
@@ignitionontheleft Nice! curious how you think it stakes up to some of the rides in your collection. Cheers!
I have a 996 4s and i hope i never sell it
Will u trade your GT3 for the GT3 RS?
I would consider it, more likely is I would buy a 3RS once the maker cools somewhat. I just made a commitment to myself I wouldn’t buy any cars in 2023.
You had me at poo in a bucket
Ha!
I just want to know what you do for a living to go from a van to all kinds of very expensive sportscars in a short period. Drugs?
Zero drugs until the end. Mormon til 38.
I have a porsche cayman and a ferrari 488.. in terms of driving , handling. Porsche win. Ferrari is about looks and the sound of v8
The v8 does sound divine
720s!! for sure
That was a fun car.
I own. 911 ts, McLaren 570s, exige 420 and a Arial atom. All have their place, I can't sell um!!
Thats the beginning of quite the stable
How do you have so much cash to buy so many nice cars?
Video coming soon!
No db11 v12 ?
My buddy has that, manual. It is an absolute beast - aston's have never really hit me in the nether region like others. May be generational...
@@ignitionontheleft its not unforgiving but very supple
gt3 or huracan evo sypder
Both are good
Best advice? Buy the brand and model YOU like and can afford.
Exactly. Porsche fits that for me.
Anyone catch that slip up!? Bought and sold!?
I bought and sold all those cars, indeed.
GT4RS is The Best car on Planet for me
GT4 RS
991.1 Carrera, Manual is all you need