I used to think parents were insane for buying cars like these and trying to fit their kids into it…..I now have a 911.2 and I’m watching this video to figure out how to fit my 1 year old daughter into it 😂
I have 2 kids (2 and 6 years). I’m looking for a 911 for this is my only concern. It looks tiny so I’m not sure. My second option is M5 but I really don’t like big cars so don’t know honestly
As a dad, I totally agreed with you that the 911 is a "dad's car". I also checked my "dad's bank account" and it said I got bills for the kids swimming lessons, karate classes, soccer, dentist, daycare, and they also eat a lot. Having said all of this, I was able to convinced my wife that we should buy a 991 Turbo S, my reasoning was that, as the kids get older, it doesn't get cheaper, it gets way more expensive (my oldest is 30, my other 2 is 7 and 10). If we do it now, we still can afford the payments, but 10 years from now, it will be a different story financial with teenagers. We test drove a 991.1 and 991.2 Turbo S last week, kids fit in the back comfortably, and they were more excited in the back then being in our Honda Odyssey.
I am so excited about your channel growing! It's exactly the conversations I am having with my gf right now. So thank you for the awesome idea and making it a reality.
Thank you so much for doing this detailed review so many others just say there is isofix and move on or show you ridiculous clips of them trying to fit adults in the back which isn’t really what the seats are for. This video is really useful! What is the name/brand of the fold up isofix booster seat you have behind the drivers seat?
Hey I love this challenge. Santa came early and I treated myself to a 991.2 carrera 4s convertible. I have 3 kids and was about to drop you a line to review mine but you beat me to it! If you fancy having a convertible on your channel that would be fab! Keep up the amazing work
Oh how wonderful! Having the roof fold down just makes it all the more exciting for the little ones I bet! Drop me a message on Instagram DadCars88. Perhaps in the summer we could work something out :)
Loving the enthusiasm and real world testing. Although with a 23yo son the topic is not immediately relevant it is of interest to a future granDAD. Looking forward to future vlogs. Cheers, Kevin.
The 991 Carerra T with rear seats could be the perfect dad car bringing all the best bits of the 991 with a bit of CSR driving feel. If only they weren’t so expensive.
What an amazing video. My wife recently gave birth to our first child but I still don’t want to give us my dream of owning a 911. I am trying to find every way to convince myself that it is still somewhat a practical car, and this video was just the perfect push for me to continue my pursuit for one 😂😂 planning to make that purchase for a 992.1 Carrera S, soon!
@@Rainwithsun quick update after a year of ownership. I absolutely love the car, but it is definitely not a family car 😂 have never bothered trying to fit the baby seat to the back as it is just too much work!
Im about to have 3 girls myself and ive been thinking about what i could get that would allow three car seats i the back and still be sporty, but then i remembered porsche 911 having front car seat options, and now im here lol. Great video.
Great channel mate watched 50+ videos on YT and you are bang on with your statement on what’s the best 911 👊 I had a 997 C4S and been with Aston for 10 years where I topped out with a new GT8. Now given the big C the boot 🥾 getting back in a 911 and split at the moment on a targa, sun roof or full cabriolet? Need a 2+2 for my 4 legged Staffie 😎 thanks for making a video for a fellow human being 😂
Great review by the real stars (the little girls) and you were great also 😂 Interesting the number plate is "BRZ" considering the BRZ/GR86 are dubbed the "poundland 911 GT3" !!
@dadcars I have seen that video. It was also very good. But do you think the 911 and GR86 are really that closely matched?? P.s You definitely provide a new and fresh angle as a father who loves cars. Keep up the great work! Can you do a GR86 vs 911 back to back review? I can only afford a GR86 😞
I’m between M5 competition and Carrera 4S. Absolutely I love the porsche look but I have 2 kids (2 and 6 years) so don’t know if 911 is the right choice
Subscribed, mainly because of the testing of whether child seats can fit. A GTR R35 review and whether child seat can fit in the back as a dad car would be appreciated. As would the new M2 (when its released).
@@Chris-nj1mr sold it 🤣 with a young family I don’t have much/any time for ‘fun’ driving so a manual just became a bit of a pain, but ultimately, I found the build quality and reliability rubbish. Now driving an RS4.
@jamsxr interesting! After a lifetime in performance cars I now have a baby on the way and I'm looking into all options. Will sadly have to sell my Cayman for something more practical. I'm leaning the same way as your thought process! Thinking m340i (maybe touring), C43, RS4 will probably hit the mark
@@Chris-nj1mr first world problems for us 🤣 having owned a C63 and 340i estates, there is no right answer, every car has its merits and drawbacks. The m340i is arguably the best all rounder but has the least personality.
Hello, I’m thinking of going for one of these, would you still recommend one with a 992 carerra a not too far off in price or wouod you say a 991.1 4s which are in the £50 k region.
@@dadcars a hybrid corolla 😭 I had a lot of fun over covid, trading cars up but it was time to sell before the prices dropped and start saving because of the recession!
@@STRmw2 I’ve had many years when financially I had to focus elsewhere and went without an exciting car so I understand. As soon as you’re ready though get something exciting and make some more memories 👏🤗
@@DiscoticUK it’s not massively spacious in the back seat and probably a tight fit for 3 child seats of any type. RS5 sportback or RS4 probably better family options but much less fun in my opinion.
Started shopping around for a new Dad toy. Currently have an RX7 with no back seats. My daughters are showing more interest in going in the “racecar” with me. I think I’ve narrowed my options down to a 911 so this helps. Thank you
Hey, thanks for your Videos! So what`s your conclusion here? Is there more space for children (or more space in general) in the back of the 991 than in the 997? I am thinking about both. My favourite would be the 997, but the space on the rear seats probably is even more important :-).
The rear facing Maxi-Cosi car seat wouldn't fit behind the driver's seat in either an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrofoglio (with bucket seats) or a vanilla Golf 5 GT Sport. These are two mainstream hatchbacks. The matter of the fact is that the rear facing seat has to be behind the passenger's seat so that a) you can move the seat forward as needed b) you can turn around and reach out to the baby if you need to.
Haha I think your passenger thinks your particular 911 is the most boring of them all! I have a 992 S and came from a 718 GT4 because I wanted my kids to ride with me as well. Although the 718 is noticeably more fun, 911 is a great all arounder.
See if you can find a cool exotic dealer that you can review their cars and help them sell them in exchange of some reviews on new stock they get. I’d love to see some of these. CL63 coupe S coupe Bentley GT (older one) Bentley arnage
That’s a great idea, there is a place local to me that I will approach when the channel grows a bit more. I’d love to feature all those you mentioned 👏
CL63's are a thing of beauty. Ive loved them ever since the last gen came out when I was in high school. They are the one AMG that I'd have 0 hesitation to own.
Is the child in front too close to the airbag? This is what I was constantly worried in my Audi S4, but then I removed the headrest and I was able to move the front seat back even more.
They would be for sure in a conventional child seat, the ones I use are folding travel ones that have very slim backs. I talk about this very point in my Ferrari F12 review 🫡
Ah SHIUKA! For dad's watching this video, you're supposed to have 2 inches between the car seat and the seat in front of it, so no rear facing. You also don't want your knees that close to the dash or you'll crush your knees in an accident.
Good timing on this comment as I’m actually working on a video about this exact topic as I too have heard various “recommendations” with space between child seats and the front seats. In fact I’ve read it’s recommended to be 25cm which will be hard to achieve even in a large SUV. What country are you based in out of interest and what car do you drive with rear facing seats in the back?
@@dadcars USA and this is why I have a minivan! Honda odyssey. Now that I think about it though with those load-bearing legs that you guys have in Europe (we don't have them), it may not move like it would without them.
If you were happy with me being brutally honest I think it could absolutely be an interesting one to feature, I’ve just never been a fan of them personally 😅 that said I’ve never actually driven one so that’s all based on the looks
@@dadcars I would absolutely love for you to try it! It’s the 3.2 VR6 engine too so hopefully that’s something you might enjoy! Also happy with you being brutally honest, I’ve already been called a hair dresser by all my friends so I’m sure you can’t offend me too much😂
I used to think parents were insane for buying cars like these and trying to fit their kids into it…..I now have a 911.2 and I’m watching this video to figure out how to fit my 1 year old daughter into it 😂
Lol 😂 glad you found the channel 😊
Same!
Me too. I have a 997.2 and a 2 year old. Want to take her with me.
Im searching for a fun car I can drive to the office and also take whole family for a small trip =D This car looks like a win
I have 2 kids (2 and 6 years). I’m looking for a 911 for this is my only concern. It looks tiny so I’m not sure. My second option is M5 but I really don’t like big cars so don’t know honestly
Them kids are living life. Riding around in Porsche & having snacks cool.
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As a dad, who likes cars, this channel appeals to me. Thanks for the video.
Awesome thanks Jason! Welcome :)
As a dad, I totally agreed with you that the 911 is a "dad's car". I also checked my "dad's bank account" and it said I got bills for the kids swimming lessons, karate classes, soccer, dentist, daycare, and they also eat a lot. Having said all of this, I was able to convinced my wife that we should buy a 991 Turbo S, my reasoning was that, as the kids get older, it doesn't get cheaper, it gets way more expensive (my oldest is 30, my other 2 is 7 and 10). If we do it now, we still can afford the payments, but 10 years from now, it will be a different story financial with teenagers. We test drove a 991.1 and 991.2 Turbo S last week, kids fit in the back comfortably, and they were more excited in the back then being in our Honda Odyssey.
I am so excited about your channel growing! It's exactly the conversations I am having with my gf right now. So thank you for the awesome idea and making it a reality.
Thank you for the support 👏 I really appreciate comments like this 🤗
Wow you are the first person I’ve heard who agrees with me on the rear lights vs the 992. Far more character
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Thank you so much for doing this detailed review so many others just say there is isofix and move on or show you ridiculous clips of them trying to fit adults in the back which isn’t really what the seats are for. This video is really useful!
What is the name/brand of the fold up isofix booster seat you have behind the drivers seat?
Glad you enjoyed it 😊 this is why I started the channel. I always put links to the childseats in the video description 🤙 hope you enjoy the channel
Hey I love this challenge. Santa came early and I treated myself to a 991.2 carrera 4s convertible. I have 3 kids and was about to drop you a line to review mine but you beat me to it! If you fancy having a convertible on your channel that would be fab!
Keep up the amazing work
Oh how wonderful! Having the roof fold down just makes it all the more exciting for the little ones I bet! Drop me a message on Instagram DadCars88. Perhaps in the summer we could work something out :)
Are the 991 convertibles smaller in the back or the same as the coupes and targas?
Loving the enthusiasm and real world testing. Although with a 23yo son the topic is not immediately relevant it is of interest to a future granDAD. Looking forward to future vlogs. Cheers, Kevin.
Thanks Kevin, I always sit back there myself first so you’ll be able to see if your son will fit as well 😅
I started watching Dadcars this year and now we're expecting 👀 I think we all know who's to blame!
Congratulations Gareth! 👏That was all you though… however I’ll gladly take the blame for you buying a non traditional DadCar 😅
@@dadcars cheers mate. Might be worth adding a disclaimer to your vids though 😅
@@DiscoticUK 😅… what do you drive currently?
@@dadcars a 997.1 C2S (was nearly a Vantage S) although the daily is a Volvo C30 T5 but that'll likely make way for something more 'practical' 👀
top marks sir for stuffing all your cute girls into a 911, they'll remember this for years to come :-)
The 991 Carerra T with rear seats could be the perfect dad car bringing all the best bits of the 991 with a bit of CSR driving feel. If only they weren’t so expensive.
Purchase price is a huge factor in the equation of which 911 best suits you and the prices are always moving slightly 🙈
Can you do a 991 Turbo S? Trying to persuade our pal with a baby and toddler to swap his M6 for one
What an amazing video. My wife recently gave birth to our first child but I still don’t want to give us my dream of owning a 911. I am trying to find every way to convince myself that it is still somewhat a practical car, and this video was just the perfect push for me to continue my pursuit for one 😂😂 planning to make that purchase for a 992.1 Carrera S, soon!
Amazing! Do it 🙌 if you need help convincing your wife I made a video “how to convince the Mrs” you should check out 😎 congrats on becoming a Dad!
@@dadcars btw, I took delivery of. 992 Carrera S last week. Thank you
@@omgitsmejeffcongrats 🎉
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@@Rainwithsun quick update after a year of ownership. I absolutely love the car, but it is definitely not a family car 😂 have never bothered trying to fit the baby seat to the back as it is just too much work!
Im about to have 3 girls myself and ive been thinking about what i could get that would allow three car seats i the back and still be sporty, but then i remembered porsche 911 having front car seat options, and now im here lol. Great video.
Congrats 🙌😊
@@dadcars thank you!
Great channel mate watched 50+ videos on YT and you are bang on with your statement on what’s the best 911 👊 I had a 997 C4S and been with Aston for 10 years where I topped out with a new GT8. Now given the big C the boot 🥾 getting back in a 911 and split at the moment on a targa, sun roof or full cabriolet? Need a 2+2 for my 4 legged Staffie 😎 thanks for making a video for a fellow human being 😂
Awesome man congrats 💪 and thanks for the kind words ☺️
Only just realised that I’m not subscribed to dadcars - what a Wally !
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I can’t find the maxi cosi pebble and base anywhere online. Is it UK only? I’m in the US
Great video thanks.
It is very good car but since i am 40 i am done fast cars i am more of sound guy now and omg your v12 sound amazing!
Yeah I do love my NA V12 🥰
Great review by the real stars (the little girls) and you were great also 😂
Interesting the number plate is "BRZ" considering the BRZ/GR86 are dubbed the "poundland 911 GT3" !!
We’ve since reviewed a GR86 😙👌
@dadcars I have seen that video. It was also very good. But do you think the 911 and GR86 are really that closely matched??
P.s You definitely provide a new and fresh angle as a father who loves cars. Keep up the great work!
Can you do a GR86 vs 911 back to back review? I can only afford a GR86 😞
Adorable your babies 😊
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I’m between M5 competition and Carrera 4S. Absolutely I love the porsche look but I have 2 kids (2 and 6 years) so don’t know if 911 is the right choice
Subscribed, mainly because of the testing of whether child seats can fit. A GTR R35 review and whether child seat can fit in the back as a dad car would be appreciated. As would the new M2 (when its released).
Very much hope to get a GTR on eventually! Just need a kind owner to reach out :)
awesome dad
Thank you 🙏 🥲
That's a really interesting license plate
Cool video. I ended up going for an FL5 Type R to accommodate the family. Not as sexy but just as fun. Still got my eye on a 991 at some point.
How does it fair as a family mobile?
@@Chris-nj1mr sold it 🤣 with a young family I don’t have much/any time for ‘fun’ driving so a manual just became a bit of a pain, but ultimately, I found the build quality and reliability rubbish. Now driving an RS4.
@jamsxr interesting!
After a lifetime in performance cars I now have a baby on the way and I'm looking into all options. Will sadly have to sell my Cayman for something more practical. I'm leaning the same way as your thought process! Thinking m340i (maybe touring), C43, RS4 will probably hit the mark
@@Chris-nj1mr first world problems for us 🤣 having owned a C63 and 340i estates, there is no right answer, every car has its merits and drawbacks. The m340i is arguably the best all rounder but has the least personality.
Those girls in the back were maxing out the leg room 😂 typical 911 stuff !
Leg room is overrated! 😅
So that dads and kids can rest or have fun a bit longer
Lovely Dad car. The big habrio bribes.
I’ve had to switch to sugar free sweets for filming days now 🙈
Hello, I’m thinking of going for one of these, would you still recommend one with a 992 carerra a not too far off in price or wouod you say a 991.1 4s which are in the £50 k region.
Good channel and good idea.
Subscribed
Thanks my man ☺️
Love these 911s, although still a sucker for the older normally aspirated engines though. Cracking vid as always Ben!
Thanks Jonny, yeah be good to see how the early 991 NA is
Sold my 911 recently, pre-kids 😢 such good cars in all areas
What do you drive now?
@@dadcars a hybrid corolla 😭 I had a lot of fun over covid, trading cars up but it was time to sell before the prices dropped and start saving because of the recession!
@@STRmw2 I’ve had many years when financially I had to focus elsewhere and went without an exciting car so I understand. As soon as you’re ready though get something exciting and make some more memories 👏🤗
@@dadcars thanks 🥲 that is definitely the plan!
@@STRmw2 in the meantime I’ll try and feature as many cool options as possible to help you decide 🤗
I definetly agree with you , 991.2 is the best looking 911 that was ever been made !!!
Thanks for video. Do some convertibles !
I will as soon as the weather brightens up! Got a few pencilled in 😜
Is that portsdown hill? I'm in the market for a 991.2 GTS and rear seats is the reason I've gone 911 route and not Cayman GT4.
Yes 😎 great choice!
Tempted by one of these but the Giulia QV is going to be hard to replace in terms of a daily practical 5 seat and still fun all rounder
I’m hoping to feature a Giulia in the new year, if they drive as well as they look I’m sure I’ll love it 😍
@@dadcars do you think it would do the job with rear facing seats for an infant? Plus all the obvious clobber in the boot for days out?
@@DiscoticUK it’s not massively spacious in the back seat and probably a tight fit for 3 child seats of any type. RS5 sportback or RS4 probably better family options but much less fun in my opinion.
Started shopping around for a new Dad toy. Currently have an RX7 with no back seats. My daughters are showing more interest in going in the “racecar” with me. I think I’ve narrowed my options down to a 911 so this helps. Thank you
RX7 😍🙌 I made a video with a Supra recently, surprisingly small rear seats..
@@dadcars RX7 is a turbo V8 swap. Very loud, no AC, no power steering
@@akaDAD sounds incredible! 😳 such a cool looking car too
I find myself reaching for auto trader a lot since your channel came along 🙈
Lol I go into auto pilot and check auto trader daily even when I’m not looking for a car! 😅
Hey, thanks for your Videos!
So what`s your conclusion here? Is there more space for children (or more space in general) in the back of the 991 than in the 997?
I am thinking about both. My favourite would be the 997, but the space on the rear seats probably is even more important :-).
There is slightly more space in the 991 for sure… I’ve yet to find a ideal fitting seat though but will find one 👌
The rear facing Maxi-Cosi car seat wouldn't fit behind the driver's seat in either an Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrofoglio (with bucket seats) or a vanilla Golf 5 GT Sport. These are two mainstream hatchbacks. The matter of the fact is that the rear facing seat has to be behind the passenger's seat so that a) you can move the seat forward as needed b) you can turn around and reach out to the baby if you need to.
"goldilocks sweet spot for me" coming from the adorable girl sitting behind, that was gold lol. Great family
Smashing it mate! Shittuka word of the episode? 😅
Lol 😂 this is a car you’d like isn’t it 😎
Five seats sport car? Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 😉 Great video and family!
I hope to feature one this year 👏😎
Hello, did the @dadcars said he was 5.11 ? (+- 155 cm ?).
Haha I think your passenger thinks your particular 911 is the most boring of them all! I have a 992 S and came from a 718 GT4 because I wanted my kids to ride with me as well. Although the 718 is noticeably more fun, 911 is a great all arounder.
My mom bought herself the 2024 911 carrera S and the model X for my dad.
You have a very cool mum! 🙌😎
See if you can find a cool exotic dealer that you can review their cars and help them sell them in exchange of some reviews on new stock they get. I’d love to see some of these.
CL63 coupe
S coupe
Bentley GT (older one)
Bentley arnage
That’s a great idea, there is a place local to me that I will approach when the channel grows a bit more. I’d love to feature all those you mentioned 👏
CL63's are a thing of beauty. Ive loved them ever since the last gen came out when I was in high school. They are the one AMG that I'd have 0 hesitation to own.
@@joshuakhaos4451 absolutely have to get one on the channel in 2023 👏
Is the child in front too close to the airbag? This is what I was constantly worried in my Audi S4, but then I removed the headrest and I was able to move the front seat back even more.
They would be for sure in a conventional child seat, the ones I use are folding travel ones that have very slim backs. I talk about this very point in my Ferrari F12 review 🫡
@@dadcars Thank you, I'll watch it.
Totally agree 991 the best looking one. Don’t like the 992 is too fat and back lights not so good. This car sounds great.
Now am going to buy a 911 because I have seen a way to fit my two toddlers into it. Bye Mini van😂
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A suggestion! Lexus Lc500 😀
Great suggestion! I’d love to feature one of those!
Ah SHIUKA! For dad's watching this video, you're supposed to have 2 inches between the car seat and the seat in front of it, so no rear facing. You also don't want your knees that close to the dash or you'll crush your knees in an accident.
Good timing on this comment as I’m actually working on a video about this exact topic as I too have heard various “recommendations” with space between child seats and the front seats. In fact I’ve read it’s recommended to be 25cm which will be hard to achieve even in a large SUV. What country are you based in out of interest and what car do you drive with rear facing seats in the back?
@@dadcars USA and this is why I have a minivan! Honda odyssey. Now that I think about it though with those load-bearing legs that you guys have in Europe (we don't have them), it may not move like it would without them.
I also want to come back and say kudos for doing this with three kiddos in the car, that is so cool and Dad awesome!
@@5Minuteman thanks man, I’ve often thought a luxury minivan would be great when my 4 are teenagers 😎
@@dadcars you guys have some really nice ones we dont get
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I have a 2022 Panamera Sport Turismo Hybrid and 2021 992 C2s. If you'd like you could check them out but I'm located in Belgium.
I have 2 little ones and I can easily fit them in both ;)
I’d love to! Belgium is a little far though 😅 I bet it’s a very capable DadCar
I’d love to! Belgium is a little far though 😅 I bet it’s a very capable DadCar
@@dadcars - Or we plan a Nürburgring meet and greet! and take JayEmm with you :)
@@_BitJager_ if I get the opportunity to join a tour I absolutely would 👍
The plate says (BRZ225)
How tall are you?
5”11 but longer bodied
@@dadcars ah Okey thanks, i know can imagen it better because I am the same sice almost.
Not quite the same but if you ever wanna review a 2007 TT just let me know😂😂😂
If you were happy with me being brutally honest I think it could absolutely be an interesting one to feature, I’ve just never been a fan of them personally 😅 that said I’ve never actually driven one so that’s all based on the looks
@@dadcars I would absolutely love for you to try it! It’s the 3.2 VR6 engine too so hopefully that’s something you might enjoy! Also happy with you being brutally honest, I’ve already been called a hair dresser by all my friends so I’m sure you can’t offend me too much😂
@@nahcuh9140 drop me an email or message on Instagram Dadcars88 😎
@@dadcars DM’d you on Instagram 👍🏽👍🏽
Love the 911 but good luck convince your wife's
Doing a video in the new year to help with that 😎
@@dadcarsyeah I want to see that magic trick haha
@@zohzu coming soon! 😉
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First comment 😅
Sure if you care more about your driving pleasure than your kids future, get a 911
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Kid 😴