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@@Golden3ye Eh, not quite. Marques did over 90 MPH in a school zone, whereas other (responsible) people only hit those speeds on desolate backroads or highways. I do think it was overblown but what he did was stupid.
@@tyler9703 He was not in a school zone please stop peddling that lie. It was a "children at play sign" which anyone in NJ can request to be put up whether you have children at play or not.
When it comes to alternate choices, you left out the elephant in the room, from Porsche's own lineup: For $35k less, you can get a Cayman GTS4.0 with (on paper) 6 more HP - naturally aspirated at that, 200 lbs less weight, engine in the middle, and a manual transmission.
... and that is exactly what I did, last year. Allocations are getting hard to come by, and yes the 992.1 Carrera T was my backup choice if I couldn't get one.
It's refreshing, but the Porsche tax is just too much for this. Supra w/ manual is 1/3 of this price. Does it offer only 1/3 of experience? I'm inclined to think no. You do have to pay extra for the Porsche badge.
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@@retrograde11 It's 5X more than a new Miata. Does it offer 5X the experience?
You can’t do the “does it offer 3x the fun?” Game. simple math never tells the full story. Fact of the matter is that 100k or 140k is still out of reach for most people. Even if you can write the check, it has to fit into your life amid things like (for me) kids’ education, retirement planning and vacation home purchase. Face it, consistently make 1/2 mil to a million a year or else find another car to scratch the itch. Doesn’t stop me from consuming the videos, but I doubt I’ll ever buy one. Or…..get an allocation, spend the $, and show the discipline to drive it for 2 or 3 years and sell it. Likely for minimal or no loss.
Mark has officially made the switch to full time brand synergy artist, part time car reviewer and I'm here for it. SavageGeese sponsored segments are 10/10
I ordered a 992.2 T with lightweight bucket seats a few weeks ago, and it’s scheduled for production in January 2025. Can’t wait! Thank you for the great video 🪿Always the best
@@astorsimovitchlaw I am in Vancouver , Canada . I received the allocation in 24 hours, very quick. It's much easier to get a brand new Porsche than 2-3 years ago .
While the walnut shift knob is pretty, the analog tach on the 992 is still special. Love my 911T, it’s so much fun to drive and the power is more than you can use on any road without being a completely irresponsible.
Don’t worry, Porsche dealers are a lot nicer with these than their GT / higher end sports cars. I even got mine with 5% discount and a very reasonable 4 month build slot!
I own a 992.1 T that I drive to actually go places. I was surprised how useful the 7th speed is on multi-lane highways. You know the ones with a high rate of speed and too much traffic in all lanes. You can cruise quietly and calmly at about 2000 rpm in that gear. I would miss 7th gear if I got the new one. I know, this is not the enthusiast thing to say, but what the hell.
Former 2019 Carrera T owner - I agree because I really enjoyed the 7S manual. It provided a unique opportunity to get amazing-for-a-sports-car gas mileage even though the car had a numerically higher final drive ratio than standard Carrera.
I went to the 2 local Porsche dealers here last winter, of course with no previous relationship I was told at both locations I wouldn't be able to claim a factory new 911 of any spec for over 5 years. This experience and attempting to build/order a Z06 for years now, has killed a good bit of the enjoyment of automotive enthusiasm. Woe is me for not getting my fancy cars but shit hits a little different when you watch all these videos and go to a dealer and get laughed at and turned away because haha jk these cars aren't actually for sale.
Why not reward the loyal returning customers? Imagine you’ve been a customer to the brand for numerous years only to be told Bob, who’s a first time buyer, got the last allocation for a 911. The brand knows what they’re doing and how to take care of their loyal customers first. I also speak from experience with the Porsche brand.
I don't know where you live, but in my area most dealers are "Porsche Centers", so they are directly owned by Porsche. They are generally very friendly and usually try to create a "great experience" when taking your money 😅 If you find the occasion xxxhole, you simply go to another center. They are everywhere. Of course, as a first time customer they won't sell you a model which is short on supply, knowing you can turn around and make some profit. These they only sell to long -term customers. Also, in my experience, nobody looks down to you if you have a cheaper or older model.
Millennial poor me feels like this car should cost 70k and a GT3 should be this price. Still can’t wrap my head around how much cars are now I wish Porsche would make a Miata competitor for like $50k. Make it a manual, small, light, and rev to the moon with like 250-300hp. And actual usable gear ratios.
Sure, but I don't see the value with how inflated car prices are now, especially luxury/sports cars. You're telling me this is worth more than 4 new Miata's?
@@ADUSNAnother point to make though is the resale values of the 911 this car will still fetch $75-$90k for the next 3-4 years. The miata wont unfortunately 😂.
This exact 911 will by my first Porsche, and probably my only Porsche. Hoping to order by this summer. The only additional thing I’ll do is to continue that blue stripe on the hood, overtop of the roof and rear deck lid.
I have a 718 Cayman T and if you enjoy the pure joys of driving, any T variant in Porsches lineup is a buy. It’s never trying to be something it’s not - just pure driving enjoyment. Yeah it’s not the fastest but who cares, it’s about how it makes you feel when you’re behind the wheel.
@@retrograde11 Personally I have never been interested in Miata’s. Not saying they are bad cars by any means, they are actually incredible cars I’ve just never personally been interested in them. The T was a sweet spot for me as I wanted all of the handling and didn’t care about the extra cost and power with an S/GTS. I also planned on tracking the car (did my first HPDE about a week ago) and wanted to focus on learning how to drive and not about adding extra power to the equation (for now).
I sold my rather epic 997.1 2S, equipped with a manual 'box, PCCB and the rare X51 pack for a C63s. Although the AMG's engine was awesome and sounds great I was left lacking. The Benz in coupe form looked great, better than the 911? .... but over 500+hp on the normally damp roads in Scotland was nuts! I missed the 911! I can see this is really the only car in the segment that actually appeals to me anymore. Still I am happy I managed to hold onto my hotrod 1971 911 all these years!
So baut man Sportwagen. It's the experience, not the numbers, more and more. Porsche still knows the recipe: Light, enough power, good sound, manual, reliable. I want one. It costs the same as two ID.Buzzes, so a fortune, but here the desirability still lives and one can hope that one day we will own and drive one.
If you're looking for value for your money, you are looking at the wrong brand of car. This car is based on tradition. And requotation and a great history of racing success and performance. I've had 3 porches all the way back to a 911. And? At 993 turbo in I loved off three of them
I recently went with a manual Cayman S. Porsche is making it hard to get an entry level manual 911. Where I live, there is a luxury car tax that would have put the 911T, with a few options, at close to $200,000. Not to mention having to wait for an allocation to appear. Having driven both, I fell in love with the Cayman and, performance-wise I’m not missing anything in the canyon roads that I prefer. Yes, for the same money I could have bought a C8. But, for me, half the fun of driving a sports car is the manual shifting. What can I say, its a sickness 😂 Great video!
I have a 992.1 T manual currently. Can’t decide between a 992.2 GTS or a 992.2 T. Only thing the GTS is superior in is an extra 150 hp but that can easily be achieved tuning the 992.2T!
Jack, you took the words right out of my mouth about the gearbox! if only the gears were shorter to better enjoy the interaction with the 6sp. Having said ttat, I'm just glad a manual still exists for those of us who will never consider anything else.
The Ts are the fun cars of the 911s. It is a little bit odd to trim a modern car back, that it feels analogue again and there is a lot of electronic cheating. But somehow it works. Soon these days are gone.
Great review. I got a 2024 992.1 Carrera T and I am glad I did. The gears are long with a manual and in the city I prefer the PDK. Also, it’s more point and shoot and faster than the 992.2. But either way, both great choices. I chose this over a z06 but idk if I would pick a 992.2 over a Z06.
A thousand variants of the 911 and this is the only one that matters. THIS is the sports car 911, like a GTS, but without the extra 100hp+ (which you didn't need realistically) add a manual transmission, and much more affordable. Sure, the GT3 and the S/T (which in itself is just the Carrera T concept applied to a GT3 instead of a regular Carrera), are more amazing, and yes they are. They are PERFECTION. But they are also stupidly unaffordable. This is also unaffordable but feels more pure in its intent of delivering a great sports car for the masses. This is my favorite variant among the regular 911s. And even among the whole range this is in my Top 3 alongside the GT3 and the S/T (Once we get a 992 Speedster this might be dropped out of the Top 3 though)
For me, those other cars you mentioned are non-starters compared to this Porsche. They don’t have that special something that a Porsche or a Ferrari have. And the prices you quoted are not that high. We have to pay quite a bit more than that in Poland. But Porsche dealers have sprouted like mushrooms here so that means people understand the true value of an icon.
More standard features plus inflation. People in Germany want raises working on the assembly line. Rear wheel steer was about a $3k option now it’s standard.
Something you fail to mention is the engine is restricted basically on tune. You can flash this car to the Carrera S tune for 477bhp or a standard stage 1 for 500bhp with no internal changes at a reputable shop for not much money. That then changes this car to be a very different proposition and changes a quick car to a fast car. Porche refuses to tune the cars this high as it will cut into GTS Sales and it will have the same power as a GT3 with significantly more torque, just less of the 'special' feeling and sound.
You guys are so good I even enjoyed the ad (which is a never event for me). I find this tempting but probably not quite enough to give up my Targa 4S with the manual. With the GTS turbos I think a tune from one of the majors will add plenty more power if desired. I had a 991.2 C4 cab and it was more than enough for real world driving IMO. I only went to "S" cars in the 992s to keep the manual.
I drive Porsche's every day for work. Today I was in some base model 992.2. It was still so nice. I think it was like 150 grand. I would love to own one some day but I think I'll have to settle for the Cayman.
I feel like we need a savagegeese Porsche buyers guide. For example, I'm close to considering a Porsche for my next car, but it's still a big purchase. Is the Cabriolet a noticable performance difference? Will I ever actually use more performance than an S/4S on the street? If I've only ever driven automatic cars, is it a bad idea to get a manual over a PDK? In what case should I get a 718 GTS over a base 911? etc.
I absolutely love Porsche. But that said, they've gotten way too high on their horse and are pricing their vehicles out of the range of most buyers at this point. I owned a Macan GTS and while I loved it, it did have quite a few small issues under warranty. Porsche is really becoming a private member only membership club type carmaker and it's a shame to see. The big winner is Chevy with the C8 and the Z51/Z06/Eray for half the price of the 911s
@@coreyegan6751 I know a few Porsche 996 people ended up with C6s and C7s but those are the only folks I've seen moving from Porsches to Corvettes. Funny thing is seeing people trading Boxsters on Wranglers and Broncos. I guess not everyone wants a sports car when you can go where there are no roads. I guess "Don't Tread On Me" plates (available in Virginia) and bumper stickers make more sense on Jeeps and Broncs as well.
@@coreyegan6751 Yup. I've owned a Ferrari 360. I was going to buy a new Porsche until they had their big price increase - but I wouldn't be caught dead in a Corvette.
That is a very nice red jacket Jack! Maybe T does stand voor testosterone after all. Can totally see you drivin' and vibin' in that T with that outro song playing.
If someone gave me money to have any new Porsche, this is the one I'd have. Driver focussed and not so quick you can actually have a bit of fun with it without getting into trouble.
A 992.1 Carrera S Coupe well optioned at $135k was less money, more engine, and all this car is and more for a better price in a manual. All this video proves is that today you can’t get what that was anymore. A manual 992.1 S is a better buy and they are out there.
I drove the 1st generation T, as well as a 911S and Boxster S at a Porsche track day. I didn’t find a big difference between the S and T, the T was noisier, less sound denting ? The S, faster out of the corners. While Porsche won’t record lap times, they felt close.
Have you ever driven a Porsche 911? It just feels right. Maybe not the fastest but everything works together for a great driving experience. That is me talking about my 997.1 Cabriolet. It is more than rapid enough for Ohio roads where I have to hunt for a curve to enjoy. Most of the time you are slowing down hoping Mr. State Trooper isn't around. I am not rich I bought it very used but it's paid for and every time I drive it I realize I will never get rid of it. Would I love a 911T sure! But a 2006 911 is good enough for me!
I have a 2006 that i planned on selling when I ordered my 2024 T, but when it came down to it, I loved the 997 so much that I decided to keep it. Luckily my wife understands my passion and let me get a lift so that we could fit everything into the garage. Choose wisely, young bros. ;)
Thank you for the reviews! You guys are great. I love the Porsche brand. Maybe you cannot commit, but if your budget was 150k - what are you choosing? 992.2 base, 992.2 Carrera T, or any of the others you mentioned in the video? I understand this is a tough question. You are in a unique position to drive a variety of brands/models.
Tough one, but either a gts 4.0 cayman manual or the c8 z06. I love the 911 t but i think the cayman offers most of what the t has experience wise for much less money
Well, it has a backseat (optional anyway, I guess the T standard spec deletes it). And the extra cabin space is noticeable. If that means nothing to you, yeah get the Cayman.
@@kovaji8212 the backseats are practically useless, the cayman has 2 trunks. I'm 6'2 and fit fine, feels like a true sports car, but if you want more room and a gt feel, it's the 911.
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The Flexispot ad was so good I'm ashamed to admit I watched it twice.
The ad is as good as the test
I don't blame you for testing all 10,000 iterations of the 911.
😂
I’m here for it though
I feel a lot of RUclipsrs do that with 911, but not any other cars 😅
Is that all? Probably missed a few…..thousand
Looks like Mark has had enough of it though.
I’m so tired of it lol
Sorry kids no university for you. Dad needs a Porsche 😢😢
No kids over here, and that’s why I happily own a 911. Wouldn’t have it any other way.
Then become the exact father I despise🤘😎🤘
wasnt there a mustang ad like this? "college can wait" or something along those lines 😂
They'll be better for it anyway...
The world needs ditch-diggers too!
i usually skip sponsored clips but that table promotion was 10/10
lmao, agreed.
I watched that too! Ha ha. it was really well done.
Opportunity missed with having multiple fine selections of lotion and a tissue box on that table!
You forgot to mention this car is equipped with the $2500 speedo blur option.
MKHBD could learn something for his videos😅
@ this was overblown. I feel bad for him
@@TommyLGarageya he is getting dragged for something every car RUclipsr does. Society loves to tear down successful people
@@Golden3ye Eh, not quite. Marques did over 90 MPH in a school zone, whereas other (responsible) people only hit those speeds on desolate backroads or highways. I do think it was overblown but what he did was stupid.
@@tyler9703 He was not in a school zone please stop peddling that lie. It was a "children at play sign" which anyone in NJ can request to be put up whether you have children at play or not.
I love this channel’s obsession with Porsche. It makes me feel I’m not that crazy after all.
i think this is what keeps them sane after having to drive and review every boring ass SUV out there in depth 😂.
That's like a addict saying he's not an addict after talking to an addict.
When it comes to alternate choices, you left out the elephant in the room, from Porsche's own lineup: For $35k less, you can get a Cayman GTS4.0 with (on paper) 6 more HP - naturally aspirated at that, 200 lbs less weight, engine in the middle, and a manual transmission.
THIS - get one while you still can
Yes, this may be my first Porsche…
@@TheJinx1huge congrats
... and that is exactly what I did, last year. Allocations are getting hard to come by, and yes the 992.1 Carrera T was my backup choice if I couldn't get one.
Cayman 4.0 sold out long ago.
Finally a new sports car not chasing numbers, HP, 0-60 times, etc. Just wish it was under $100k
It's refreshing, but the Porsche tax is just too much for this. Supra w/ manual is 1/3 of this price. Does it offer only 1/3 of experience? I'm inclined to think no. You do have to pay extra for the Porsche badge.
@@retrograde11 It's 5X more than a new Miata. Does it offer 5X the experience?
Agreed. And no it doesn't.
You can’t do the “does it offer 3x the fun?” Game. simple math never tells the full story. Fact of the matter is that 100k or 140k is still out of reach for most people. Even if you can write the check, it has to fit into your life amid things like (for me) kids’ education, retirement planning and vacation home purchase. Face it, consistently make 1/2 mil to a million a year or else find another car to scratch the itch. Doesn’t stop me from consuming the videos, but I doubt I’ll ever buy one.
Or…..get an allocation, spend the $, and show the discipline to drive it for 2 or 3 years and sell it. Likely for minimal or no loss.
@@retrograde11 you don't but these cars because it makes sense mathematically. I bought a 992 c2s and it is great.
Mark has officially made the switch to full time brand synergy artist, part time car reviewer and I'm here for it. SavageGeese sponsored segments are 10/10
The Flexispot promotion is next level. Lmao.
You should've ended the video with an outro of "quit playing games with my heart" song.
I ordered a 992.2 T with lightweight bucket seats a few weeks ago, and it’s scheduled for production in January 2025. Can’t wait!
Thank you for the great video 🪿Always the best
My dealer is telling me they have no allocation for a T, where are you located?
I was able to get a January 2025 build allocation from Porsche West Houston at msrp. Ask for Thomas Shin@@astorsimovitchlaw
Thanks for the heads up. Will keep an eye out for your car.
@@astorsimovitchlaw I am in Vancouver , Canada . I received the allocation in 24 hours, very quick. It's much easier to get a brand new Porsche than 2-3 years ago .
What colour and options
While the walnut shift knob is pretty, the analog tach on the 992 is still special. Love my 911T, it’s so much fun to drive and the power is more than you can use on any road without being a completely irresponsible.
“Hi Porsche dealer, I’d like to buy a new 911T.”
Porsche dealer, “have you bought a Porsche before? Do we know you?”
Don’t worry, Porsche dealers are a lot nicer with these than their GT / higher end sports cars. I even got mine with 5% discount and a very reasonable 4 month build slot!
@@scowil456 no they are all back to being jerks because of the impending tariffs.
Porsche Dealer: “Are your T-levels high enough?”
@ Maybe not. 🇺🇸
"How many Taycans and Macans have you bought from us?"
Normally I don't comment on in video ads... but the FlexiSpot ad was outright hilarious!!!
I burst out laughing several times during the Mark sim crashing interlude. You guys are the best at witty, dry humor
First embedded ad I watched because it was so funny.
I own a 992.1 T that I drive to actually go places. I was surprised how useful the 7th speed is on multi-lane highways. You know the ones with a high rate of speed and too much traffic in all lanes. You can cruise quietly and calmly at about 2000 rpm in that gear. I would miss 7th gear if I got the new one. I know, this is not the enthusiast thing to say, but what the hell.
Former 2019 Carrera T owner - I agree because I really enjoyed the 7S manual. It provided a unique opportunity to get amazing-for-a-sports-car gas mileage even though the car had a numerically higher final drive ratio than standard Carrera.
Best ad read ever? Yea...quite possibly. The mouse on the treadmill had me rolling. lol
Luv that they finally put a proper 6 speed manual back into a Carrera, a la 997 days.
I used to have a 991.2 with 7 speed MT and was very lackluster.
4:23 Mark puts in the hours and throws out his back with this $500 mouse jiggler.
Just wanted to say thank you for another tremendous year of output... You two are the absolute best.
Thank you, and happy Thanksgiving!
I went to the 2 local Porsche dealers here last winter, of course with no previous relationship I was told at both locations I wouldn't be able to claim a factory new 911 of any spec for over 5 years. This experience and attempting to build/order a Z06 for years now, has killed a good bit of the enjoyment of automotive enthusiasm. Woe is me for not getting my fancy cars but shit hits a little different when you watch all these videos and go to a dealer and get laughed at and turned away because haha jk these cars aren't actually for sale.
Why not reward the loyal returning customers? Imagine you’ve been a customer to the brand for numerous years only to be told Bob, who’s a first time buyer, got the last allocation for a 911. The brand knows what they’re doing and how to take care of their loyal customers first. I also speak from experience with the Porsche brand.
I don't know where you live, but in my area most dealers are "Porsche Centers", so they are directly owned by Porsche.
They are generally very friendly and usually try to create a "great experience" when taking your money 😅
If you find the occasion xxxhole, you simply go to another center. They are everywhere.
Of course, as a first time customer they won't sell you a model which is short on supply, knowing you can turn around and make some profit. These they only sell to long -term customers.
Also, in my experience, nobody looks down to you if you have a cheaper or older model.
You must’ve been trying to order a GT car. Otherwise there’s no way they would tell you can’t get a brand-new Porsche Carrera for five years.
@@babelhuber3449 Porsche centers aren't owned by Porsche.. They're private businesses.
@@morgangrant5180 Go ask them 😜
First time I didn’t skip past the sponsored ad 😂
It looked like a scene from Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Marks ad reads are so good.
He makes them worth the watch!
Millennial poor me feels like this car should cost 70k and a GT3 should be this price. Still can’t wrap my head around how much cars are now
I wish Porsche would make a Miata competitor for like $50k. Make it a manual, small, light, and rev to the moon with like 250-300hp. And actual usable gear ratios.
The ad run was great !!
So this is pretty much the rich person's Miata?
Sure, but I don't see the value with how inflated car prices are now, especially luxury/sports cars. You're telling me this is worth more than 4 new Miata's?
@@ADUSN Ok, let's play your game: are you saying an M3 is worth 2 320i?
That would be the Boxster
@@ADUSNAnother point to make though is the resale values of the 911 this car will still fetch $75-$90k for the next 3-4 years. The miata wont unfortunately 😂.
@@shizaboxSo reselling a porsche you lose 40-60k vs a Miata you lose maybe 20k. Still sounds like a plus to the Miata
This exact 911 will by my first Porsche, and probably my only Porsche. Hoping to order by this summer. The only additional thing I’ll do is to continue that blue stripe on the hood, overtop of the roof and rear deck lid.
This car’s biggest problem is the Cayman GTS 4.0.
Yeah, that's my thought. Unless you just have to have the cachet of the 911.
I have both. The 718 is awesomer
I have a 718 Cayman T and if you enjoy the pure joys of driving, any T variant in Porsches lineup is a buy. It’s never trying to be something it’s not - just pure driving enjoyment. Yeah it’s not the fastest but who cares, it’s about how it makes you feel when you’re behind the wheel.
What made you choose 718 t over miata ND? Curious, since one could argue it's even more fun driving experience.
@@retrograde11I guess it is the comfort in the 718.😊
Also have a 718 Cayman T; totally agree with you. 😊
@@retrograde11 Personally I have never been interested in Miata’s. Not saying they are bad cars by any means, they are actually incredible cars I’ve just never personally been interested in them. The T was a sweet spot for me as I wanted all of the handling and didn’t care about the extra cost and power with an S/GTS. I also planned on tracking the car (did my first HPDE about a week ago) and wanted to focus on learning how to drive and not about adding extra power to the equation (for now).
I sold my rather epic 997.1 2S, equipped with a manual 'box, PCCB and the rare X51 pack for a C63s. Although the AMG's engine was awesome and sounds great I was left lacking. The Benz in coupe form looked great, better than the 911? .... but over 500+hp on the normally damp roads in Scotland was nuts! I missed the 911! I can see this is really the only car in the segment that actually appeals to me anymore. Still I am happy I managed to hold onto my hotrod 1971 911 all these years!
So baut man Sportwagen. It's the experience, not the numbers, more and more. Porsche still knows the recipe: Light, enough power, good sound, manual, reliable. I want one. It costs the same as two ID.Buzzes, so a fortune, but here the desirability still lives and one can hope that one day we will own and drive one.
The table promo with the deadpan reading 😂 love it
Honestly you guys are really upping the quality n humor of these spoof ads. Gadum yall killing it 😂
I'm not a porsche guy at all, but as someone who does appreciate nice things... 1:50... that is one sexy shift knob
If you're looking for value for your money, you are looking at the wrong brand of car. This car is based on tradition. And requotation and a great history of racing success and performance. I've had 3 porches all the way back to a 911. And?
At 993 turbo in I loved off three of them
I love the dark blue accents, really ties the whole car together
I love the 992.2 and the 1990’s Bulls. Match made in heaven.
why?
I might’ve had a glass or two, but this format seems like a zenith for this channel.
I recently went with a manual Cayman S. Porsche is making it hard to get an entry level manual 911. Where I live, there is a luxury car tax that would have put the 911T, with a few options, at close to $200,000. Not to mention having to wait for an allocation to appear. Having driven both, I fell in love with the Cayman and, performance-wise I’m not missing anything in the canyon roads that I prefer. Yes, for the same money I could have bought a C8. But, for me, half the fun of driving a sports car is the manual shifting. What can I say, its a sickness 😂
Great video!
I have a 992.1 T manual currently. Can’t decide between a 992.2 GTS or a 992.2 T. Only thing the GTS is superior in is an extra 150 hp but that can easily be achieved tuning the 992.2T!
I think I'd be a good idea to compare all the 911 T generations, if possible. Great video as always. Keep up the good work!
Dude I love the way you do Ads, it's like Dynamic Banter type bits!
Apparently these things take to tuning really well. You can get them into the 600-700 HP range.
Jack, you took the words right out of my mouth about the gearbox! if only the gears were shorter to better enjoy the interaction with the 6sp. Having said ttat, I'm just glad a manual still exists for those of us who will never consider anything else.
I love the Easter egg Mr. Hunt name tag, oh, the review was great too!
Mike Hunt...lol. And that is why I follow these guys...men being men and there is nothing wrong with that.
The Ts are the fun cars of the 911s. It is a little bit odd to trim a modern car back, that it feels analogue again and there is a lot of electronic cheating. But somehow it works. Soon these days are gone.
Watching Mark mald on the sim was way funnier than I ever expected
Great review. I got a 2024 992.1 Carrera T and I am glad I did. The gears are long with a manual and in the city I prefer the PDK. Also, it’s more point and shoot and faster than the 992.2. But either way, both great choices. I chose this over a z06 but idk if I would pick a 992.2 over a Z06.
Porsche should allow you to spec the foldable buckets & also get PCCB
Only channel on all of YT worth watching for the sponsor ads alone
The crazy increases that Porsche did to the 911 prices make the m3 start to look mighty value oriented
A thousand variants of the 911 and this is the only one that matters. THIS is the sports car 911, like a GTS, but without the extra 100hp+ (which you didn't need realistically) add a manual transmission, and much more affordable.
Sure, the GT3 and the S/T (which in itself is just the Carrera T concept applied to a GT3 instead of a regular Carrera), are more amazing, and yes they are. They are PERFECTION. But they are also stupidly unaffordable. This is also unaffordable but feels more pure in its intent of delivering a great sports car for the masses. This is my favorite variant among the regular 911s. And even among the whole range this is in my Top 3 alongside the GT3 and the S/T (Once we get a 992 Speedster this might be dropped out of the Top 3 though)
For me, those other cars you mentioned are non-starters compared to this Porsche. They don’t have that special something that a Porsche or a Ferrari have. And the prices you quoted are not that high. We have to pay quite a bit more than that in Poland. But Porsche dealers have sprouted like mushrooms here so that means people understand the true value of an icon.
So they removed 7th gear and increased the price 10 grand, crazy.
More standard features plus inflation. People in Germany want raises working on the assembly line. Rear wheel steer was about a $3k option now it’s standard.
Something you fail to mention is the engine is restricted basically on tune. You can flash this car to the Carrera S tune for 477bhp or a standard stage 1 for 500bhp with no internal changes at a reputable shop for not much money. That then changes this car to be a very different proposition and changes a quick car to a fast car. Porche refuses to tune the cars this high as it will cut into GTS Sales and it will have the same power as a GT3 with significantly more torque, just less of the 'special' feeling and sound.
Absolutely love the cloth seats
You guys are so good I even enjoyed the ad (which is a never event for me). I find this tempting but probably not quite enough to give up my Targa 4S with the manual. With the GTS turbos I think a tune from one of the majors will add plenty more power if desired. I had a 991.2 C4 cab and it was more than enough for real world driving IMO. I only went to "S" cars in the 992s to keep the manual.
Imagine if they shoved in the "detuned" 4L flat six (400Hp) from the 718?
I prefer the other guy who is frequently angry
Came for the flexi seal (sp?) promo. Left satisfied!
“I sawed my boat in half!”
My old 2000 Boxter S went 0-60 shifting to 3rd at 60 as well and had a 6 speed manual....
I know this is off topic, but the flexispot ad read was pretty funny.
Sponsor clip was 10/10 🤣
I drive Porsche's every day for work. Today I was in some base model 992.2. It was still so nice. I think it was like 150 grand. I would love to own one some day but I think I'll have to settle for the Cayman.
Nice seeing Jack's Corolla ripping around strip malls in LITH yesterday.
Great review! I like how you compared it to the 992.1T
I’m calling mine the Carrera “Mr. T” and painting it like the A-Team’s van! 😜
I feel like we need a savagegeese Porsche buyers guide. For example, I'm close to considering a Porsche for my next car, but it's still a big purchase. Is the Cabriolet a noticable performance difference? Will I ever actually use more performance than an S/4S on the street? If I've only ever driven automatic cars, is it a bad idea to get a manual over a PDK? In what case should I get a 718 GTS over a base 911? etc.
Just use common sense my friend
Love this channel and love you guys - thank you as always, perfect.
Great job! Best presentation I’ve seen. I wish it included the credits on the music. I’d like to find it.
When 130,000 is “affordable” 😊
I absolutely love Porsche. But that said, they've gotten way too high on their horse and are pricing their vehicles out of the range of most buyers at this point. I owned a Macan GTS and while I loved it, it did have quite a few small issues under warranty. Porsche is really becoming a private member only membership club type carmaker and it's a shame to see. The big winner is Chevy with the C8 and the Z51/Z06/Eray for half the price of the 911s
Agreed, difficult to get excited when for what it offers, the price of admission is so high.
Safe to say that the vast majority of 911 owners, especially manual, would never cross shop the chevy. Completely different experience IMO
@@coreyegan6751 I know a few Porsche 996 people ended up with C6s and C7s but those are the only folks I've seen moving from Porsches to Corvettes. Funny thing is seeing people trading Boxsters on Wranglers and Broncos. I guess not everyone wants a sports car when you can go where there are no roads. I guess "Don't Tread On Me" plates (available in Virginia) and bumper stickers make more sense on Jeeps and Broncs as well.
@@coreyegan6751 Yup. I've owned a Ferrari 360. I was going to buy a new Porsche until they had their big price increase - but I wouldn't be caught dead in a Corvette.
That is part of their selling point.
Say what you like about the 992, it is a truly capable and refined machine. Thank you for the video
Ad was a banger today. Didn’t skip it.
Saw yall on the Car Care Nut Channel. Enjoyed that Colab between Yall!
Can’t even rev out 3rd 😢
my miata redlines 3rd at 78 like this does 2nd lol
I like the subtle blue accents
Half Asian heart is strong too. Thank you.
The two things that bother me about this Porsche are the rear wheel steering and how large it’s grown. A bit like a limo : )
Porsche 911 is one of the few ways to buy culture. No other car gives you that. Period :)
That is a very nice red jacket Jack! Maybe T does stand voor testosterone after all. Can totally see you drivin' and vibin' in that T with that outro song playing.
It needed a “Quit playing games with my heart” Backstreet Boys intro 😂
If someone gave me money to have any new Porsche, this is the one I'd have. Driver focussed and not so quick you can actually have a bit of fun with it without getting into trouble.
thanks for honest reviews
I had 911s for years. These cars are getting too expensive and are pricing folks out
A 992.1 Carrera S Coupe well optioned at $135k was less money, more engine, and all this car is and more for a better price in a manual. All this video proves is that today you can’t get what that was anymore. A manual 992.1 S is a better buy and they are out there.
And the aero kit on the .1 was stunning. Miles better than the new aero kit.
Seems like the noise is pumped through the speakers and I don't hear the distinctive flat-six howl 911s are so loved for.
You don’t need to highly spec one of these, keep it light and simple
Good to see we got some more Flexispot and Porsche content.
Never have so many demanded so much from so few.
Well Done.
The Carrera T purred away real horrorshow.
I drove the 1st generation T, as well as a 911S and Boxster S at a Porsche track day. I didn’t find a big difference between the S and T, the T was noisier, less sound denting ? The S, faster out of the corners. While Porsche won’t record lap times, they felt close.
You forgot to mention it comes standard with rear axle steering part of the price increase.
No, they mentioned it at 0:36
You should probably blur the odometer too: distance divided by time equals speed.
You’d need a very long sample to calculate speed with any precision. Much longer than they show in their videos.
5:30 Clearly MKBHD should have been taking notes of the blurred out speedo…
Have you ever driven a Porsche 911? It just feels right. Maybe not the fastest but everything works together for a great driving experience. That is me talking about my 997.1 Cabriolet. It is more than rapid enough for Ohio roads where I have to hunt for a curve to enjoy. Most of the time you are slowing down hoping Mr. State Trooper isn't around. I am not rich I bought it very used but it's paid for and every time I drive it I realize I will never get rid of it. Would I love a 911T sure! But a 2006 911 is good enough for me!
I have a 2006 that i planned on selling when I ordered my 2024 T, but when it came down to it, I loved the 997 so much that I decided to keep it. Luckily my wife understands my passion and let me get a lift so that we could fit everything into the garage. Choose wisely, young bros. ;)
Thank you for the reviews! You guys are great. I love the Porsche brand. Maybe you cannot commit, but if your budget was 150k - what are you choosing? 992.2 base, 992.2 Carrera T, or any of the others you mentioned in the video? I understand this is a tough question. You are in a unique position to drive a variety of brands/models.
Tough one, but either a gts 4.0 cayman manual or the c8 z06. I love the 911 t but i think the cayman offers most of what the t has experience wise for much less money
Someone explain to me why you’d get this over a cayman/boxster GTS 4.0? Even FULLY loaded, it’s still cheaper than a base 911 T
Or a 981 S/GTS, which sounds even better for half the cost again
Because it has the 992.1 GTS turbos.
A simple tune will have these pulling GT3 hp figures.
@@deecoopsau Why should I have to tune a 150k car and ruin the warranty in the process?
Well, it has a backseat (optional anyway, I guess the T standard spec deletes it). And the extra cabin space is noticeable. If that means nothing to you, yeah get the Cayman.
@@kovaji8212 the backseats are practically useless, the cayman has 2 trunks. I'm 6'2 and fit fine, feels like a true sports car, but if you want more room and a gt feel, it's the 911.
Glad you could enjoy Blood Mtn! You're in my back yard!
You know it's gonna be good when the speedo is blurred
great review as usual