Absolutely agree! When I'm out in my little 987.1 base Cayman going through the gears I'm in a very good place. No radio or other noise needed, just the glorious sound of that flat 6.
Picked up my 2024 Boxster GTS (Manual) from Gold Coast Porsche last Friday. Metallic Black, Guards Red Seatbelts and Instrument Dials + extended Brushed Aluminium Interior = Exceeds Expectations. Keep up the content Peter
FYI on your experience on the seats, I specced the 2 way Electric Sports Seats, they are a pain to adjust, cause alot of the adjustment is manual but once adjusted correctly extremely comfortable. A tip is to adjust the steering wheel slightly backwards. Cheers Bam
For me driving is my form of meditation, I forget everything around me when I drive, it is fantastic! And yes it works especially well, when you drive something special😊
That’s so me! Watching these clips back, I noticed the slightly open-mouth hypnotic expression on my face - something that only happens when I’m ‘on it’ in the right car on a great road.
Thanks, Padraig. I thoroughly enjoyed filming them. I'm working on an another video right now that'll be pure driving - no talking - in the 981 Boxster.
The joy of driving is realised with a manual transmission... the perfect integration of man and machine performing as one. With an automatic, even with flappy paddles, you are just asking the machine to to do things...it dis-engages the power, matches the revs, selects the next gear and re-engages the power.
To a large extent, you're right, but changing gears is only part of the equation when carving a challenging mountain road. There's also the application of power, braking, cornering, judging entry and exit lines, and throttle-based steering when 'on it'. I love a good manual (especially the NSX and MX5), but there's still plenty of fun to be had with the other elements.
What a fantastic message. I am the same as you in my love for cars and also have a 718 Cayman 4L (mine is green though). It is true you don’t need to be going particularly quickly to be having an amazing time and fully appreciate the car. Just getting in and getting ready to turn the key, thats the bit I remember as a 17 year old and that’s still my favourite bit today. 😊
Thanks, Chris. Yes, walking to my garage, sliding into the seat, and then hearing that first crackle as the engine bursts into life remains a joyous experience. Long may that be so!
Us petrol heads are all so similar, it all started from a very young age, normally watching our dads drive, asking questions, occasionally changing gears for him, then when your a little bit older you discover what cars you like, mine was always Porsche, it was actually the 993 turbo that really got me started, but as times gone on I’m still a massive Porsche fan but wouldn’t mind a 991.2 gt3 or a cayman gt4. Don’t get me wrong a 981 gts / 944 S2 will do I get huge thrills from karting, it’s me against the track and the “ slow is smooth and smooth is fast “ advice is a perfect analogy ! I love your channel and outlook on life ❤
My son is now doing what I used to do. Lots of questions, and constant requests to drive around our back yard. I love it. I just took him karting today for the very first time, and he’s well and truly a young car guy, now! Thanks for the kind words, Ian.
Mentioning MX5 & NSX shows you are a real driver. Love em both as well. "Its so important to not look for the meaning of life but to look for the meaning in the things you do and the people that you interact with." Kudos. Have got to remember this one.
I have watched your entire car series and can really relate to your passion so much so that I am now thinking of buying a 981 Boxster GTS for that engine noise and exhaust crackle. I saw your lovely Boxster in Church Street Brighton recently and would love to catch up for a coffee if you are in the area again to hear all about your enjoyment of your car. Keep the videos coming. Love them.
Hi Zaheed. That’s so cool to hear, and thank you for watching them. I doubt you’ll be disappointed in the 981. As for Brighton, that was the first time I’d been there in years. I used to pass through often when I lived in Hampton, but this was a rare lunch visit with an old friend who had a client meeting close by. It was so nice to drive through the area and admire the amazing homes again.
Hey, i own a '95 Mazda Mx-5 and i love it. My friends always say, that i should've bought a stronger, faster or bigger car, but i absolutely Love this thing. its so simple yet engaging and such a joy to drive (big recommend for trying yourself btw.) and the smiles I get (especially when winking the pop-ups) are worth so much more than heads turned for a loud or extroverted looking car. I have no radio whatsoever and the phone connection in the Black Forest here is awful so i can just be there and enjoy. And to Mr. Fritz: i really like the porsche videos so far, I'm a big fan of driving for the joy instead of going fast. Greetings from the Country of the Doppelkupplungsgetrtiebe, the Kraftfahrzeughaftpflichtversicherung and if you like to go all out, also the "Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz" xD
Haha, love it! I owned a 93 MX5 for years, then much later, a 2017 model. Brilliant cars. My dad grew up near the Black Forest. I went there a few times as a young lad. Beautiful place! Thanks for watching, and for this brilliant comment.
That initial top down drone(?) shot was incredibly well done. I'm assuming it was footage from a drone edited with audio from a microphone closer to ground level, but it broke my brain trying to work out why the audio was so clean. If it was done some other way, congrats, you're a magician.
I’m so happy someone finally mentioned that scene! I shot it by hiding two stereo microphones amongst the trees at the very top of the pass, about half a kilometre away. The hard part was figuring out which rise+fall of the audio matched which pair of corners from my aerial footage, since there’s no audio capture from the drone. Thank you so much for noticing (and commenting on) this!
Superb Peter, thank you for the wisdom 🙏🏻 Driving is true freedom, being in control of having the ability to travel far and wide is not to be taken for granted.
It truly shows how much storytelling is important. You're work is absolutely amazing. I've never come across your videos. However, I just watched this one for the first time. And was amazed not only from your historic background in the automotive industry. But so much more.. As a Porsche enthusiast Myself I hope to own one 1 day soon, sooner than later, of course.
what’s so nice about this content is that the car is a cameo, it’s not THE thing, 0-60, Qtr mile, lap time are all entirely beside the point. It’s taken me a long time to understand this, too much ££££ spent chasing bhp. The car is a means to an end and that end isn’t lap time unless you are on the track. I’m lucky enough to own a GTS4 and it feels more like a relationship. Yes i may succumb to 911 but i do have a worrying doubt that now with the 992 and 991 before it they have lost that ability to engage with the driver. Anyway, another cracking video Peter and what wonderful landscape 👍
Thanks for saying that, Jon. I so agree with your sentiments about the car, too. The GTS4 is as much sports car as anyone who loves driving will ever ‘need’. It’s magical.
Great video…100% agree with your life perspective. Time is short, live a passionate life, and don’t waste time worrying what others think. I have a 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 and absolutely love every drive I take in it. My wife likes to be photographed with it, so she looks forward to the drives as well. :)
another great video Peter-goodness , I read Alan Jones's book years ago, I guess early 80's just after he was world champion and when Formula 1 interesting (and dangerous) . What a guy. Also, Spoke to Keke Rosberg once on the phone as I was working with a lot Finnish people and one who had his own rally team who was a neighbour of Keke in Monaco-what a driver!- and crazily fast guy.
My love of cars started with my dad. He started buying Mazdas back in the 60's. Still remember going on a test drive of an R100 and him revving the snot out of it. Car was way too small for a family of 3 but a few years later he ended up buying an RX3. One day he decided to find out how fast it was so we woke up super early one Saturday morning and headed out to a road he knew between Penrith and Windsor that would be quiet at that time of day. Managed to hit 117 mph which was quite impressive for the time. My love of Porsches came from going to Oran Park back in the early 70's. We would go on the Saturday to watch the practice and qualifying and watch the race on TV the next day. These were the days of Moffat and Brock and those GTHO's and XU1's. Man, the sound of those thunderess GTHO's with unrestricted side exhausts will never leave me. Sports sedans were also running as part of the meet and I still recall Bill Brown peddling his brand spanking new Porsche 911 2.8 RSR. What a machine! Loved those deep dish Fuchs wheels and the factory colour of what I now believe was Signal Yellow. That's where the love started. The sound of that unrestricted flat 6 blew my mind. Took me over 40 years to be able to afford one but am now the owner of a lovely Cayman 2.7 ordered from the factory with all the options I wanted. It'll be my first and last Porsche as I'm now retired and they're way out of my price range. Doesn't matter tho .. this one is a keeper.
That’s a hell of a story - love it! Ironically, my dad also bought an R100 when we were kids, and like your dad, he also tested its top speed with me in it! I remember he had it for years and years, before selling it for more than he paid. I loved the feel of the manual shifter in that car - like a well-oiled rifle bolt.
Another great one, Peter! In the light of even more restrictions on driving and petrol cars, we should enjoy every mile, at least as long as it lasts....
Hi Peter, although I am an automotive enthusiast like yourself, your perspective (or writing) is really what gives life or the most meaning to this channel. Those fortunate to have a little life experience, and who love cars for the sake of driving, can really relate and benefit from the depth of your thoughts here. The first car that opened my eyes to the art of driving is the Honda S2000, over 13 years ago, which I still own today. It is such a point in time, and timeless, car that one can appreciate even more after growing as a driver. I think the closest spritial successor of the S2000 is the ND2 Miata, which is highly regarded on my list. I also have been fortune to acquire a 981 Cayman GTS manual, which is just perfect in the mountains. Take care.
Thank you, Apollo - that’s very nice of you. I would dearly love to drive an S2000! Sadly, it’s one Honda I never got to sample. The ND2 is probably nudging perfection. I owned an ND1 (which received some tasteful enhancements) just prior to my 981 Boxster. I loved it, but I would have appreciated those extra kilowatts and revs of the ND2. Thanks for dropping by.
@@peterfritzphoto Thank you! Hopefully you will get to try a S2000 one day. The 981 Boxster and ND are just special. I rented a ND and drove all over the coast of southern and central California a couple of years ago and created some wonderful memories with that car. I definitely see myself owning a ND in the future.
Great video. Stubbles across u as title. Love your out look on life in the last 30 seconds. Just got into a Caterham 7 to ‘Live Life’. Would recommend u borrow or steal one for a day if u haven’t yet ! All the best
Not sure who first said it yet “Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast” is a popular saying in the US Special Forces. The phrase emphasizes the importance of accuracy, consistency, and a controlled pace while executing tasks. This seems to be true in not only driving, as you mentioned at 5:20, but also business, life, and, well, the universe. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” - Lao Tzu
I drive a 1973 Holden Monaro coupe, 50 years old and built by myself to drive. Solid engine, manual, big brakes big sound system. Nothing like it when your out on your own on lonely roads. The sound of the engine is a big part of the experience in my opinion, as we hear the symphony of the Porsche in your video. I wonder if those in the future with electric cars will have a lesser experience due to the lack of the roar or will pass on the experience all together.
I fear the same. I've driven a few electric cars, and once you've chuckled at a few traffic light runs, you lament their complete lack of soul. I'll always own at least once ICE car, that's for damn sure. For commuting, an electric car makes sense to me, but for everything else, I'd much rather a real car (with real buttons in the cabin, too!).
Are you driving in Black Spur in Victoria? I'm getting into driving beautiful dynamic roads can you give me some great ones to enjoy? What's the road you're on with the ocean beside it?
I have to admit when I watched your other video where you mentioned selling your toys to buy your 981 outright, I got the idea that you were not overly well off and more working middle class and made a once in a lifetime splurge, then I saw your home. Not to play down that you have worked hard for it, obviously you have, but your message, to me at least, didn't come across as I think you intended as we who did not end up with a million+ property in a nice suburb can afford such luxuries in Australia in 2025. Just my 2c
@@vippin It’s easy to assume things. You don’t know my financial history of going completely broke twice (after two divorces) - so broke in fact, I ate corn flakes with water on them because I had no money for milk. My wife, who’s worked incredibly hard for the last 30 years, paid off this house of ours by herself while I dragged myself out of my last divorce-induced financial abyss. I wasn’t able to buy my Boxster because I live in a nice house, I was able to buy it because I worked very long hours for many years to pay off my debts, save hard, and finally fulfil a long-held dream at 54. I learned new skills to increase my income, and I went without nice things for a very long time. Never assume anything about another person’s life. Chances are you’ll be wrong.
Thank you! I think I'd stick with Boxster. One thing I don't like so much about the Cayman is the cabin noise - there's more mechanical chatter because all the engines noises are contained inside the cabin. On the Boxster, many of those random noises are effectively outside the cabin.
Great video thanks for the insightful look at good weather ,did you buy the red one 😅, The fun car i drive is the honda e as the handling is fantastic. But a 1956 vw beetle on skinny tyres is fun also ....
Hi Andrew. No, I borrowed this Porsche - mine is still the white one. I haven’t driven an old Beetle - I’ve photographed them for magazines, but never tried one. I hear they’re fabulous fun.
Hi Peter- Great thoughts as always... much appreciated. Several years ago Sean Tucker wrote a book, "The Meaning In The Making" that's packed with sterling advice to enjoy what you're doing, or making, not just purchasing. Frankly, I think it's one of the smartest books I've ever read. Thought you might enjoy it, too if you haven't already. Cheers!
Hi Peter, you definitely are a “car guy”. Most of my little gang of buddies from high school (late 60’s) still have that label today, god knows we all drove like crazy MF’s back then . I reconnected with motorsport probably 25 years ago when my neighbour Tony arrived along with his long history with building vehicles for the purpose of racing. I managed to enjoy a number of very happy days as a passenger tearing around a couple of the tracks south of Auckland . To me most felt like being fired out of a cannon entering a long straight after a hairpin. At the same time I photographed these excursions as well as spending a lot of time in his “workshop to die for” recording the build of his last race car , a Chevette with a Lexus V8 under the hood , done properly I might add. Sadly Tony has Parkinson’s so recently I put together an A3 photo book for him with the best of the images for which he was incredibly happy commenting that he was always too busy to record his own projects. Moral of the story, always keep your images, one day they might make somebody else very happy. BTW I learnt to drive in my folks 245 Hemi Valiant, dark green with a vinyl roof , 3 on the column &, I was mighty annoyed when they sold it after I left home without telling me, it would have been a much better chick magnet than the mini clubman 1100 I was driving 😀!
Sound advice, Chris. The Lexus V8 is one of the best engines ever made - silky smooth and bombproof. Lucky you had the Mini - the Hemi would have only attracted women of loose moral character, and no young bloke wants those!
Hi Ollie. I found almost no difference, which is unsurprising given their common architecture. The only standout was the engine - everything else (ride, handling, steering, features, fit & finish) was the same as my 981. It all reinforced to me just how brilliant (and what extraordinary value) the 981 cars are.
@@peterfritzphoto cheers, to me the 981 also looks more classic and whilst slower, the engine note makes the power delivery more exciting in my opinion
Love how passionate you are in these videos Pete. Great production as always, especially loved the aerial footage you presented in this. Combining the two greatest ❤ = contentment !😊👍🫶🏎️
At least in America we have rendered everything down to dollars and cents. Nice to see someone cooking for the love of cooking, yes I see the dollars and cents but the love is still in the air. When all gauges stop sweeping from left to right I'll be dead, BMW are you listening? Is Doug DeMuro the anti-Pritzer dead yet? Not nice but Doug is hard to dig. Well done you!
"... especially anything with an engine and four wheels." 0:32 Here, let me fix that for you: "... especially anything with an engine and four rotor blades." ;)
When your on the road and following another car at the same speed and your car skips to the other side of the road you realise it’s car not the driver you learn that in your teens 😂
No po, we are the centre of the universe, all of this was made for us humans who God made in his image. ;) But yes, driving is the best, let's burn as much fuel as we can, plants thrive in a carbon rich environment.
On your point about the difference of an average driver vs a professional race driver, I remember going to an Acura dealer about 20 years ago (Acuras in the US are pimped-up Hondas) and trying an ungainly looking TL coupe S (if my memory is right). It was a sportier version of a pimped-up Accord, and I test drove it with the salesman in the passenger seat. I did not like the stupid car's lame looks, and I was not very enthusiastic driving it, apparently. Then the salesman, seeing that I was not in love with the car and he would have to kiss his commission good bye, offered to drive it himself to show me its limits. He told me he used to race cars in his native Belgium, and it sure as hell showed when he drove it. In his hands, the car became a Corvette ZR1.
Yes, a professional driver can make a car do things that seem to bend the laws of physics. I've witnessed this many times, and been left speechless on each occasion.
Yes, driving the right car in the right landscape can be a huge pleasure. If you own a powerful car that does not handle like a damned Buick, finding a steep, curvy mountain road and using as much of its power as you can to go up the mountain, is far more exhilarating than driving it on flatland.
I agree with everything you say and try to get out on twisty mountain ⛰️ roads with a group of like minded friends into cars. As often as possible. But you should have bought the manual version. To add to the interaction and enjoyment of the drive.?
I’ve owned plenty of manuals (my last sports car was a manual ND MX5), but this time, I wanted to try PDK. In Sport or Sport+ mode, and shifted manually, it’s still bloody good. I’d love to own an original manual NSX.
@@peterfritzphoto Yes original NSX in a 3.2 manual pre facelift is my dream car. Have had a few WRXs. Turbo supra. CRX. BMW 325i. And lots other cars. All manual. Currently have a Meg RS265. Which for my current budget 😔. Is best car for $20k or less. Unbeatable.
@@chrisparr7476 Oh yes - the 3.2 with pop-up headlights. I’ve had a MKIV Supra, too. Awesome machine. My mate, Bobi (in this video), has a 1,000 hp MKIV.
Probably the finest philosopher of all time
Absolutely agree! When I'm out in my little 987.1 base Cayman going through the gears I'm in a very good place. No radio or other noise needed, just the glorious sound of that flat 6.
Picked up my 2024 Boxster GTS (Manual) from Gold Coast Porsche last Friday. Metallic Black, Guards Red Seatbelts and Instrument Dials + extended Brushed Aluminium Interior = Exceeds Expectations. Keep up the content Peter
Fantastic! Congratulations, John! And what a great place to own a Boxster - I'm jealous! Thanks for sharing, mate.
FYI on your experience on the seats, I specced the 2 way Electric Sports Seats, they are a pain to adjust, cause alot of the adjustment is manual but once adjusted correctly extremely comfortable. A tip is to adjust the steering wheel slightly backwards. Cheers Bam
@@johnbambo9036 Thank you, John!
For me driving is my form of meditation, I forget everything around me when I drive, it is fantastic!
And yes it works especially well, when you drive something special😊
That’s so me! Watching these clips back, I noticed the slightly open-mouth hypnotic expression on my face - something that only happens when I’m ‘on it’ in the right car on a great road.
Peter … first scene .. absolutely superb …….. watched it many times
Thanks, Padraig. I thoroughly enjoyed filming them. I'm working on an another video right now that'll be pure driving - no talking - in the 981 Boxster.
Peter, thank you for this video. The life message is priceless and appreciated.
@@jackp160 Thank you, Jack.
Absolutely Spot-On Analysis Peter from a Super lucky 981BGTS owner🙏
Thanks, Jon.
Love my GR Supra. Gives me a smile every single time I get behind the wheel. Sports cars are pure freedom on the open road.
Absolutely! I miss my MKIV Supra.
The joy of driving is realised with a manual transmission... the perfect integration of man and machine performing as one. With an automatic, even with flappy paddles, you are just asking the machine to to do things...it dis-engages the power, matches the revs, selects the next gear and re-engages the power.
To a large extent, you're right, but changing gears is only part of the equation when carving a challenging mountain road. There's also the application of power, braking, cornering, judging entry and exit lines, and throttle-based steering when 'on it'. I love a good manual (especially the NSX and MX5), but there's still plenty of fun to be had with the other elements.
This is one of the most enjoyable and thoughtful car enthusiast videos I have watched. Thanks!
@@ChrisJones-yh2os Thank you, Chris! I have a follow-up video coming in the next day or two.
Fantastic video. So agree with your perspective. As a fellow Boxster owner, I can appreciate your experiences.
Thanks very much.
What a fantastic message. I am the same as you in my love for cars and also have a 718 Cayman 4L (mine is green though). It is true you don’t need to be going particularly quickly to be having an amazing time and fully appreciate the car. Just getting in and getting ready to turn the key, thats the bit I remember as a 17 year old and that’s still my favourite bit today. 😊
Thanks, Chris. Yes, walking to my garage, sliding into the seat, and then hearing that first crackle as the engine bursts into life remains a joyous experience. Long may that be so!
Us petrol heads are all so similar, it all started from a very young age, normally watching our dads drive, asking questions, occasionally changing gears for him, then when your a little bit older you discover what cars you like, mine was always Porsche, it was actually the 993 turbo that really got me started, but as times gone on I’m still a massive Porsche fan but wouldn’t mind a 991.2 gt3 or a cayman gt4.
Don’t get me wrong a 981 gts / 944 S2 will do
I get huge thrills from karting, it’s me against the track and the “ slow is smooth and smooth is fast “ advice is a perfect analogy !
I love your channel and outlook on life ❤
My son is now doing what I used to do. Lots of questions, and constant requests to drive around our back yard. I love it. I just took him karting today for the very first time, and he’s well and truly a young car guy, now! Thanks for the kind words, Ian.
Mentioning MX5 & NSX shows you are a real driver. Love em both as well.
"Its so important to not look for the meaning of life but to look for the meaning in the things you do and the people that you interact with." Kudos. Have got to remember this one.
Thanks, mate. Love your bio name - gotta respect that level of attention to detail.
I have watched your entire car series and can really relate to your passion so much so that I am now thinking of buying a 981 Boxster GTS for that engine noise and exhaust crackle. I saw your lovely Boxster in Church Street Brighton recently and would love to catch up for a coffee if you are in the area again to hear all about your enjoyment of your car. Keep the videos coming. Love them.
Hi Zaheed. That’s so cool to hear, and thank you for watching them. I doubt you’ll be disappointed in the 981. As for Brighton, that was the first time I’d been there in years. I used to pass through often when I lived in Hampton, but this was a rare lunch visit with an old friend who had a client meeting close by. It was so nice to drive through the area and admire the amazing homes again.
Hey, i own a '95 Mazda Mx-5 and i love it. My friends always say, that i should've bought a stronger, faster or bigger car, but i absolutely Love this thing. its so simple yet engaging and such a joy to drive (big recommend for trying yourself btw.) and the smiles I get (especially when winking the pop-ups) are worth so much more than heads turned for a loud or extroverted looking car. I have no radio whatsoever and the phone connection in the Black Forest here is awful so i can just be there and enjoy. And to Mr. Fritz: i really like the porsche videos so far, I'm a big fan of driving for the joy instead of going fast. Greetings from the Country of the Doppelkupplungsgetrtiebe, the Kraftfahrzeughaftpflichtversicherung and if you like to go all out, also the "Rindfleischetikettierungsüberwachungsaufgabenübertragungsgesetz" xD
Haha, love it! I owned a 93 MX5 for years, then much later, a 2017 model. Brilliant cars. My dad grew up near the Black Forest. I went there a few times as a young lad. Beautiful place! Thanks for watching, and for this brilliant comment.
That initial top down drone(?) shot was incredibly well done. I'm assuming it was footage from a drone edited with audio from a microphone closer to ground level, but it broke my brain trying to work out why the audio was so clean. If it was done some other way, congrats, you're a magician.
I’m so happy someone finally mentioned that scene! I shot it by hiding two stereo microphones amongst the trees at the very top of the pass, about half a kilometre away. The hard part was figuring out which rise+fall of the audio matched which pair of corners from my aerial footage, since there’s no audio capture from the drone. Thank you so much for noticing (and commenting on) this!
Superb Peter, thank you for the wisdom 🙏🏻
Driving is true freedom, being in control of having the ability to travel far and wide is not to be taken for granted.
I absolutely agree. Thanks, as always, for watching.
west broward porsche gave me a boxster gts 4.0 as a loaner when my macan turbo had issues. I had the car for a month. truly the best car EVER.
@@Jorgetrader What an awesome machine to borrow for a month. As a driver’s car, I agree - the Cayman and Boxster are as close to perfect as it gets.
It truly shows how much storytelling is important. You're work is absolutely amazing. I've never come across your videos. However, I just watched this one for the first time. And was amazed not only from your historic background in the automotive industry. But so much more.. As a Porsche enthusiast Myself I hope to own one 1 day soon, sooner than later, of course.
That's such a nice thing to say! Thank you. And here's to your future Porsche ownership.🙂
what’s so nice about this content is that the car is a cameo, it’s not THE thing, 0-60, Qtr mile, lap time are all entirely beside the point. It’s taken me a long time to understand this, too much ££££ spent chasing bhp. The car is a means to an end and that end isn’t lap time unless you are on the track. I’m lucky enough to own a GTS4 and it feels more like a relationship. Yes i may succumb to 911 but i do have a worrying doubt that now with the 992 and 991 before it they have lost that ability to engage with the driver. Anyway, another cracking video Peter and what wonderful landscape 👍
Thanks for saying that, Jon. I so agree with your sentiments about the car, too. The GTS4 is as much sports car as anyone who loves driving will ever ‘need’. It’s magical.
Peter I really appreciate your perspective!
Thanks, Richard.
Great video…100% agree with your life perspective. Time is short, live a passionate life, and don’t waste time worrying what others think. I have a 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 and absolutely love every drive I take in it. My wife likes to be photographed with it, so she looks forward to the drives as well. :)
Thanks, mate. Your wife sounds delightful. I love your BMW video over on your channel - it’s so peaceful.
another great video Peter-goodness , I read Alan Jones's book years ago, I guess early 80's just after he was world champion and when Formula 1 interesting (and dangerous) . What a guy. Also, Spoke to Keke Rosberg once on the phone as I was working with a lot Finnish people and one who had his own rally team who was a neighbour of Keke in Monaco-what a driver!- and crazily fast guy.
That’s so cool! I must read Alan’s book (I just ordered it). 👍
Very well presented video, Peter! Love the message, especially when contemplating how small we truly are. Totally agree! Take care, buddy!
Thanks old boy - I thought you might. 👍
My love of cars started with my dad. He started buying Mazdas back in the 60's. Still remember going on a test drive of an R100 and him revving the snot out of it. Car was way too small for a family of 3 but a few years later he ended up buying an RX3. One day he decided to find out how fast it was so we woke up super early one Saturday morning and headed out to a road he knew between Penrith and Windsor that would be quiet at that time of day. Managed to hit 117 mph which was quite impressive for the time.
My love of Porsches came from going to Oran Park back in the early 70's. We would go on the Saturday to watch the practice and qualifying and watch the race on TV the next day. These were the days of Moffat and Brock and those GTHO's and XU1's. Man, the sound of those thunderess GTHO's with unrestricted side exhausts will never leave me. Sports sedans were also running as part of the meet and I still recall Bill Brown peddling his brand spanking new Porsche 911 2.8 RSR. What a machine! Loved those deep dish Fuchs wheels and the factory colour of what I now believe was Signal Yellow.
That's where the love started. The sound of that unrestricted flat 6 blew my mind. Took me over 40 years to be able to afford one but am now the owner of a lovely Cayman 2.7 ordered from the factory with all the options I wanted. It'll be my first and last Porsche as I'm now retired and they're way out of my price range. Doesn't matter tho .. this one is a keeper.
That’s a hell of a story - love it! Ironically, my dad also bought an R100 when we were kids, and like your dad, he also tested its top speed with me in it! I remember he had it for years and years, before selling it for more than he paid. I loved the feel of the manual shifter in that car - like a well-oiled rifle bolt.
Another great one, Peter!
In the light of even more restrictions on driving and petrol cars, we should enjoy every mile, at least as long as it lasts....
I couldn’t agree more. This a genuinely unique moment in history.
Nice, I certainly enjoyed my GTS 4.0 as well, great street car and great video as always!
Thank you! 👍
Hi Peter, although I am an automotive enthusiast like yourself, your perspective (or writing) is really what gives life or the most meaning to this channel. Those fortunate to have a little life experience, and who love cars for the sake of driving, can really relate and benefit from the depth of your thoughts here. The first car that opened my eyes to the art of driving is the Honda S2000, over 13 years ago, which I still own today. It is such a point in time, and timeless, car that one can appreciate even more after growing as a driver. I think the closest spritial successor of the S2000 is the ND2 Miata, which is highly regarded on my list. I also have been fortune to acquire a 981 Cayman GTS manual, which is just perfect in the mountains. Take care.
Thank you, Apollo - that’s very nice of you. I would dearly love to drive an S2000! Sadly, it’s one Honda I never got to sample. The ND2 is probably nudging perfection. I owned an ND1 (which received some tasteful enhancements) just prior to my 981 Boxster. I loved it, but I would have appreciated those extra kilowatts and revs of the ND2. Thanks for dropping by.
@@peterfritzphoto Thank you! Hopefully you will get to try a S2000 one day. The 981 Boxster and ND are just special. I rented a ND and drove all over the coast of southern and central California a couple of years ago and created some wonderful memories with that car. I definitely see myself owning a ND in the future.
@@apolloandratti7922 Sounds delightful. If I could justify it, I’d buy an ND again and never sell it. I wouldn’t sell the Porsche - I’d keep both!
Great video. Stubbles across u as title. Love your out look on life in the last 30 seconds.
Just got into a Caterham 7 to ‘Live Life’. Would recommend u borrow or steal one for a day if u haven’t yet ! All the best
Good on you, Bruce! I’d LOVE to try a Caterham 7. It’s something I almost never see on the road. What colour combo did you get?
Bright Yellow with Black stripe !!! Best car ever and I’m lucky enough to have a Black 911 for the daily😊. U MUST drive a 7!
@@BruceJobling Sounds glorious!
Not sure who first said it yet “Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast” is a popular saying in the US Special Forces.
The phrase emphasizes the importance of accuracy, consistency, and a controlled pace while executing tasks. This seems to be true in not only driving, as you mentioned at 5:20, but also business, life, and, well, the universe.
“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” - Lao Tzu
Love that.
Awesome video great car choice even greater message
Thanks, Mike.
I drive a 1973 Holden Monaro coupe, 50 years old and built by myself to drive. Solid engine, manual, big brakes big sound system. Nothing like it when your out on your own on lonely roads. The sound of the engine is a big part of the experience in my opinion, as we hear the symphony of the Porsche in your video. I wonder if those in the future with electric cars will have a lesser experience due to the lack of the roar or will pass on the experience all together.
I fear the same. I've driven a few electric cars, and once you've chuckled at a few traffic light runs, you lament their complete lack of soul. I'll always own at least once ICE car, that's for damn sure. For commuting, an electric car makes sense to me, but for everything else, I'd much rather a real car (with real buttons in the cabin, too!).
U R truly inspiring thanks Peter
Thank you, Zoran!
Loved the opening shot.
Thanks, Troy. It took some work, since you can't record audio from a drone.
Glad that I discovered your chanel ...
Thanks again, Steven.
Really enjoy your videos
Thank you!
im hooked! thank you.
No, thank YOU. 👍
Are you driving in Black Spur in Victoria? I'm getting into driving beautiful dynamic roads can you give me some great ones to enjoy?
What's the road you're on with the ocean beside it?
I have to admit when I watched your other video where you mentioned selling your toys to buy your 981 outright, I got the idea that you were not overly well off and more working middle class and made a once in a lifetime splurge, then I saw your home. Not to play down that you have worked hard for it, obviously you have, but your message, to me at least, didn't come across as I think you intended as we who did not end up with a million+ property in a nice suburb can afford such luxuries in Australia in 2025. Just my 2c
@@vippin It’s easy to assume things. You don’t know my financial history of going completely broke twice (after two divorces) - so broke in fact, I ate corn flakes with water on them because I had no money for milk. My wife, who’s worked incredibly hard for the last 30 years, paid off this house of ours by herself while I dragged myself out of my last divorce-induced financial abyss. I wasn’t able to buy my Boxster because I live in a nice house, I was able to buy it because I worked very long hours for many years to pay off my debts, save hard, and finally fulfil a long-held dream at 54. I learned new skills to increase my income, and I went without nice things for a very long time. Never assume anything about another person’s life. Chances are you’ll be wrong.
Another great thought provoking (and uplifting) video.
There’s something about a bright red car….
Same drivetrain - Boxster or Cayman ?
Thank you! I think I'd stick with Boxster. One thing I don't like so much about the Cayman is the cabin noise - there's more mechanical chatter because all the engines noises are contained inside the cabin. On the Boxster, many of those random noises are effectively outside the cabin.
Great video thanks for the insightful look at good weather ,did you buy the red one 😅,
The fun car i drive is the honda e as the handling is fantastic.
But a 1956 vw beetle on skinny tyres is fun also ....
Hi Andrew. No, I borrowed this Porsche - mine is still the white one. I haven’t driven an old Beetle - I’ve photographed them for magazines, but never tried one. I hear they’re fabulous fun.
@@peterfritzphoto yea but I would love a 356
@@Drew-photo I photographed the most amazing 356 (and Carrera GT) at Porsche Melbourne the other day.
Many wise words subscribed
@@paultaylor113 Thanks, Paul - much appreciated.
Hi Peter- Great thoughts as always... much appreciated. Several years ago Sean Tucker wrote a book, "The Meaning In The Making" that's packed with sterling advice to enjoy what you're doing, or making, not just purchasing. Frankly, I think it's one of the smartest books I've ever read. Thought you might enjoy it, too if you haven't already. Cheers!
Sean’s a great thinker and communicator. Thanks for the tip, Tom. I’ll read it.
I notice you love your gear changes with the PDK. Any reason you use the centre console lever and not the paddles?
@@gregpark1359 I just prefer the feel of it. I’ve been driving manuals for 38 years, so I’m used to having my hand down there.
Hi Peter, you definitely are a “car guy”. Most of my little gang of buddies from high school (late 60’s) still have that label today, god knows we all drove like crazy MF’s back then . I reconnected with motorsport probably 25 years ago when my neighbour Tony arrived along with his long history with building vehicles for the purpose of racing. I managed to enjoy a number of very happy days as a passenger tearing around a couple of the tracks south of Auckland . To me most felt like being fired out of a cannon entering a long straight after a hairpin. At the same time I photographed these excursions as well as spending a lot of time in his “workshop to die for” recording the build of his last race car , a Chevette with a Lexus V8 under the hood , done properly I might add. Sadly Tony has Parkinson’s so recently I put together an A3 photo book for him with the best of the images for which he was incredibly happy commenting that he was always too busy to record his own projects. Moral of the story, always keep your images, one day they might make somebody else very happy.
BTW I learnt to drive in my folks 245 Hemi Valiant, dark green with a vinyl roof , 3 on the column &, I was mighty annoyed when they sold it after I left home without telling me, it would have been a much better chick magnet than the mini clubman 1100 I was driving 😀!
Sound advice, Chris. The Lexus V8 is one of the best engines ever made - silky smooth and bombproof. Lucky you had the Mini - the Hemi would have only attracted women of loose moral character, and no young bloke wants those!
Hello Peter, a great video with a philosophical aspect.
A technical question: is the drone controlled from the car when taking driving shots?
Thank you. I use the drone’s tracking features while I drive, and Bobi keeps an eye on it while I drive.
As a 981 Cayman GTS owner how did you find the 718 compared to your 981? Cheers from the UK!
Hi Ollie. I found almost no difference, which is unsurprising given their common architecture. The only standout was the engine - everything else (ride, handling, steering, features, fit & finish) was the same as my 981. It all reinforced to me just how brilliant (and what extraordinary value) the 981 cars are.
@@peterfritzphoto cheers, to me the 981 also looks more classic and whilst slower, the engine note makes the power delivery more exciting in my opinion
@@Ollie_5 I agree. My little 2.7 actually sounds more exciting than the 4.0 - especially on gear changes. It’s weird.
Love how passionate you are in these videos Pete. Great production as always, especially loved the aerial footage you presented in this. Combining the two greatest ❤ = contentment !😊👍🫶🏎️
Thanks, mate - I appreciate it. 🙂
Two Great Feature Cars, it's an evolutionary thing no? with great commentary. How did we make it this far?
Thanks, John. Certainly, for the last 40 years, we’ve had some cracking cars!
What a nice bloke !
Driving is zen
100%. Especially out in the countryside.
Peter, do you have a PSE for your 981? I'm picking up a 981S next week, cant wait!
My 981S is without PSE. Although it sound great.
I do, indeed. Excited for you! 👍
@@tobiaskolb9011 it does sound good without as well!
@@peterfritzphoto I'd love to see a review onto the GTS 4.0, much like the 911 review.
At least in America we have rendered everything down to dollars and cents. Nice to see someone cooking for the love of cooking, yes I see the dollars and cents but the love is still in the air. When all gauges stop sweeping from left to right I'll be dead, BMW are you listening?
Is Doug DeMuro the anti-Pritzer dead yet? Not nice but Doug is hard to dig. Well done you!
You’re quite the poet. I dig that about you.
Peter we should both go on a drive lol we both have access to a lot of the same roads
Perhaps we’ll bump into each other someday. What do you drive? I’ll keep an eye out!
@@peterfritzphoto volvo lol i mostly go late at night though
@@kdpwt That’s what I used to do - lots of late runs up the Black Spur. I miss those days (nights)!
@@peterfritzphoto ah damn. Can always go when your son is asleep or even take him with you lol (responsible parenting)
"... especially anything with an engine and four wheels." 0:32
Here, let me fix that for you: "... especially anything with an engine and four rotor blades." ;)
Actually, yeah… just anything with an engine. 😄
When your on the road and following another car at the same speed and your car skips to the other side of the road you realise it’s car not the driver you learn that in your teens 😂
lol - true!
The best driver’s Porsche is…
… the one you can comfortably afford.
@@jonathanstensberg 100%
No po, we are the centre of the universe, all of this was made for us humans who God made in his image. ;)
But yes, driving is the best, let's burn as much fuel as we can, plants thrive in a carbon rich environment.
lol.
On your point about the difference of an average driver vs a professional race driver, I remember going to an Acura dealer about 20 years ago (Acuras in the US are pimped-up Hondas) and trying an ungainly looking TL coupe S (if my memory is right). It was a sportier version of a pimped-up Accord, and I test drove it with the salesman in the passenger seat. I did not like the stupid car's lame looks, and I was not very enthusiastic driving it, apparently. Then the salesman, seeing that I was not in love with the car and he would have to kiss his commission good bye, offered to drive it himself to show me its limits. He told me he used to race cars in his native Belgium, and it sure as hell showed when he drove it. In his hands, the car became a Corvette ZR1.
Yes, a professional driver can make a car do things that seem to bend the laws of physics. I've witnessed this many times, and been left speechless on each occasion.
Yes, driving the right car in the right landscape can be a huge pleasure. If you own a powerful car that does not handle like a damned Buick, finding a steep, curvy mountain road and using as much of its power as you can to go up the mountain, is far more exhilarating than driving it on flatland.
That’s the ideal scenario, yes. Nice to see you again, Anastassio - I hope you’re well.
I agree with everything you say and try to get out on twisty mountain ⛰️ roads with a group of like minded friends into cars. As often as possible. But you should have bought the manual version. To add to the interaction and enjoyment of the drive.?
I’ve owned plenty of manuals (my last sports car was a manual ND MX5), but this time, I wanted to try PDK. In Sport or Sport+ mode, and shifted manually, it’s still bloody good. I’d love to own an original manual NSX.
@@peterfritzphoto Yes original NSX in a 3.2 manual pre facelift is my dream car.
Have had a few WRXs. Turbo supra. CRX. BMW 325i. And lots other cars. All manual. Currently have a Meg RS265. Which for my current budget 😔. Is best car for $20k or less. Unbeatable.
@@chrisparr7476 Oh yes - the 3.2 with pop-up headlights. I’ve had a MKIV Supra, too. Awesome machine. My mate, Bobi (in this video), has a 1,000 hp MKIV.
@@peterfritzphoto I’ve got a few friends with GR Yaris’s. Modified WRXs. Etc. Megane keeps up on ⛰️ No problems at all. For lot less $.
@@peterfritzphoto. Your car in a manual is also an absolute favourite of mine. ❤️.