Thanks Ruddy that is great to know! There has always been a link with Porsche and VW and not just in their origins but GTIs have always been the car 911s (and now Caymans) share a driveway with as the practical option that still feels not totally disimillar and remains classy.
Thanks Jon. Splitter is doing OK actually. That reminds me, one of these was going through BCA auctions. When GT4 is new, dealer fits splitter pre-delivery, they never get shipped with it on as risk of damage is too high on transporters etc. You can guess what happens when a used one gets shipped to auction. Totally smashed splittler and bumper as it was driven on and off truck - such a shame
Andrew, done this drive a few times and this year aswell - didn’t you fancy buying your ‘vignette’ online for all the relevant countries, even Switzerland you can do this now?
@@1000davidcole no it doesn’t. Check the website. You can but a 10day vignette or a 2month vignette online for use immediately. We bought ours whilst driving using our smartphones.
Great idea Peter, but didn't know where we were going until day before. Even eurotunnel was booked 48 hrs prior. The vignettes are dead easy to get from shops and petrol stations & 'friendly' Swiss border police :)
@@volkswizard yes I recall having to do that a few years ago. The fact you didn’t really know exactly where you were going makes it even better to use your smartphone and buy online whilst en route - they make it so easy. We’ve ended up doing this the last two years because we didn’t know which route we were taking until the very morning or that we changed our mind and headed into a different country.
Spotted the Mezzo Mix, my wife (German) introduced me to that on my first visit to Germany with her. Road-trip looks awesome, makes me yearn to live in Europe again. Enjoy
Europe is great, the freedom motorists enjoy even in high season is hard to appreciate until you experience it. Yep Mezzo is my go to road trip drink, totally unhealthy but keeps you focussed with all that sugar and tastes great.
What a beautiful journey in one of the best cars in existence... You are a happy man, Andrew 🙂! It has been such a good decision to trade in Your automatic GTS for a manual GT 4!!! A Porsche GT- car is always special and much more desirable than the "ordinary" models. This GT 4 is it worth to always be kept in mint condition and to never be sold again! Nice that You have visited Austria... i hope that You have enjoyed my native country and keep it in good memory! 🙂 Best regards!🖖
@@volkswizard Oh Yes... if You keep aside the political situation, Austria has much to offer! If You avoid the big cities and stay at the rural areas, You will find amazing landscapes, nice people and various cultural and gastronomic heritage! You are welcome anytime! 😃
Doing my own european trip next year. Going to nurburgring in my new car. Been following a while and you might remember me commenting with my cupra, then most recently my RS4 which ive decided just didnt quite live up to my expectations so I've unbelievably gone for my dream car the C7 RS6, somehow i can afford to run and maintain it and still have enough spare cash to save if something goes wrong. Can't wait to get the beast om wednesday, its 650hp and 800nm of torque!!!
Very much enjoying these travel videos. Have done many, but not all, of those destinations over the years. Dropping in and out of Switzerland/Italy in the mountains is familiar and reminds me of all the nonsense being peddled about 'borders' in 2016 (apologies for the politics).
Great video. I took my Emira over some of those passes in mid- to late September, though we stayed in Andermatt. I think that's a great base for exploring 🙂
Thanks David. We did Andermatt on the way back, I did a 1000 mile review of the car on the Susten Pass ruclips.net/video/nfR9Mjm8sAY/видео.htmlsi=cJHbqLQsuOFi3_HO
That's a good question and yes I've had my eye on that sort of mod since I first drove a 981 2.7 which TBH needs it more than a GT4. I'd love it and if I keep the car forever I will definitely get it done to fall in love with it all over again
Thanks! Best hurry up as production stops soon. Might have to join you with Euro delivery as can't see me doing it with an EV and 911s are too big and expensive
Return leg was posted on the day I did it; ruclips.net/video/nfR9Mjm8sAY/видео.htmlsi=cJHbqLQsuOFi3_HO The watch is an Oris Big Crown bought new in around 2003 with my first bit of cash from selling cars. Probably because Oris sponsored Audi's Le Mans effort and seemed like a cool less obvious Swiss watchmaker.
It's our room, not my room. Come on Andrew she's your wife. You do that with everything.
Weird one - I'm just so used to filming solo. When I did the chapters, you can see I did say 'our' hotel room so the verbal version was an oversight
Maybe she snores like an absolute weapon and they have separate rooms. Behave.
So you need those passes just to drive through? I plan on doing a two week from Germany down into Italy as well.
Another great video Andrew, your channel is the perfect mix of VW and Porsche content, speaking as a GTi fanboy and a 911 owner.
Thanks Ruddy that is great to know! There has always been a link with Porsche and VW and not just in their origins but GTIs have always been the car 911s (and now Caymans) share a driveway with as the practical option that still feels not totally disimillar and remains classy.
Beautiful drive, love the lakes and mountains. How you getting on with the splitter ?
Thanks Jon. Splitter is doing OK actually. That reminds me, one of these was going through BCA auctions. When GT4 is new, dealer fits splitter pre-delivery, they never get shipped with it on as risk of damage is too high on transporters etc. You can guess what happens when a used one gets shipped to auction. Totally smashed splittler and bumper as it was driven on and off truck - such a shame
Splitter is cheap enough to be disposable anyway, I just bought a replacement off Ebay for around £100
Living your best life with your partner can't blame you enjoy yourselfs I'd love to do that in a porsche 👍🙏❤
Thanks David, you never know what's around the corner so might as well go around it happy
Yourselves...
Andrew, done this drive a few times and this year aswell - didn’t you fancy buying your ‘vignette’ online for all the relevant countries, even Switzerland you can do this now?
For Austria it has to be around 10 days before you enter.
@@1000davidcole no it doesn’t. Check the website. You can but a 10day vignette or a 2month vignette online for use immediately. We bought ours whilst driving using our smartphones.
Great idea Peter, but didn't know where we were going until day before. Even eurotunnel was booked 48 hrs prior. The vignettes are dead easy to get from shops and petrol stations & 'friendly' Swiss border police :)
@@volkswizard yes I recall having to do that a few years ago. The fact you didn’t really know exactly where you were going makes it even better to use your smartphone and buy online whilst en route - they make it so easy. We’ve ended up doing this the last two years because we didn’t know which route we were taking until the very morning or that we changed our mind and headed into a different country.
Thanks Peter good that they have improved. @@peterbest5938
Enjoying these videos, however, please please can you improve the audio quality!
It looks amazing in a perfect petrol heads car and NO potholes…..
Thanks David! The roads were awesome on this leg of the trip and well suited to the car
Andy, is there a part 3… would love to see more of the trip.
Spotted the Mezzo Mix, my wife (German) introduced me to that on my first visit to Germany with her.
Road-trip looks awesome, makes me yearn to live in Europe again. Enjoy
Europe is great, the freedom motorists enjoy even in high season is hard to appreciate until you experience it. Yep Mezzo is my go to road trip drink, totally unhealthy but keeps you focussed with all that sugar and tastes great.
I really fancy doing that route , might have to take the little up gti over instead of the R, not sure if it will be upto the job though 😂🙏
What a beautiful journey in one of the best cars in existence... You are a happy man, Andrew 🙂! It has been such a good decision to trade in Your automatic GTS for a manual GT 4!!! A Porsche GT- car is always special and much more desirable than the "ordinary" models. This GT 4 is it worth to always be kept in mint condition and to never be sold again!
Nice that You have visited Austria... i hope that You have enjoyed my native country and keep it in good memory! 🙂
Best regards!🖖
Thanks so much Regenbogennirrlicht! You know I am a big fan of Austria, wish we had spent longer there but maybe we will do that in 2024?!
@@volkswizard let’s plan a Porsche road trip?
@@volkswizard Oh Yes... if You keep aside the political situation, Austria has much to offer! If You avoid the big cities and stay at the rural areas, You will find amazing landscapes, nice people and various cultural and gastronomic heritage! You are welcome anytime! 😃
Doing my own european trip next year. Going to nurburgring in my new car.
Been following a while and you might remember me commenting with my cupra, then most recently my RS4 which ive decided just didnt quite live up to my expectations so I've unbelievably gone for my dream car the C7 RS6, somehow i can afford to run and maintain it and still have enough spare cash to save if something goes wrong.
Can't wait to get the beast om wednesday, its 650hp and 800nm of torque!!!
Great video, stunning scenery. Alison really handy tips etc for forthcoming trips 👍🏼
awesome view, awesome car. I love it
thanks so much!
Very much enjoying these travel videos. Have done many, but not all, of those destinations over the years. Dropping in and out of Switzerland/Italy in the mountains is familiar and reminds me of all the nonsense being peddled about 'borders' in 2016 (apologies for the politics).
Great video. I took my Emira over some of those passes in mid- to late September, though we stayed in Andermatt. I think that's a great base for exploring 🙂
Thanks David. We did Andermatt on the way back, I did a 1000 mile review of the car on the Susten Pass
ruclips.net/video/nfR9Mjm8sAY/видео.htmlsi=cJHbqLQsuOFi3_HO
great video Andrew Switzerland is an amazing country was there for a few days in the summer sight seeing
Thanks Robert! Switzerland is special but at a price - but it's worth it
Yes i agrée Andrew its not cheap there but its a really beautiful country i love going there. a long trip from paris 5 to 6 hours travel @@volkswizard
Would you consider an RPM Technik low ratio crown wheel and pinion set?
That's a good question and yes I've had my eye on that sort of mod since I first drove a 981 2.7 which TBH needs it more than a GT4. I'd love it and if I keep the car forever I will definitely get it done to fall in love with it all over again
Just beautiful. That scenery and a lovely red Porsche. Enjoying life. Magnificent. Cheers from me.
Thanks Philip! It really was a "we need to do this while we still can" trip as you just don't know what obstacles life will bring
Brilliant
Thank you
Tim
Thank YOU Tim for watching and commenting
Excellent road trip 👌
Thanks so much Milney!
The GT4 is amazing and sounds great - brilliant scenery and weather also - I hope not too cold in UK now 👍🎯👏🏎
Thanks Malcolm! Not too cold here right now but ask me again in 2 days 🧊
What a drive. I Am already calculating how to do a Cayman euro delivery and then driving this route next year.
Thanks! Best hurry up as production stops soon. Might have to join you with Euro delivery as can't see me doing it with an EV and 911s are too big and expensive
Beautiful country driving a beautiful car
Wonderful Vdub:)
Thanks JB!
Great video looking forward to return leg!!
Tried to no avail to work out what watch it is you are wearing??
Return leg was posted on the day I did it;
ruclips.net/video/nfR9Mjm8sAY/видео.htmlsi=cJHbqLQsuOFi3_HO
The watch is an Oris Big Crown bought new in around 2003 with my first bit of cash from selling cars. Probably because Oris sponsored Audi's Le Mans effort and seemed like a cool less obvious Swiss watchmaker.
Amazing drive and views in an amazing car. Very jealous 😂
Great scenes on a great drive
Glad you enjoyed it👊🏻