How Bad Is The UK's CHEAPEST Porsche 911 997?

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • This car SOLD before the video went live.
    Cheap 911 997 Carrera 4S manual gearbox with massive spec including a sun roof and sports Chrono.
    In this video I go for a drive, do dragy times, talk in detail about the spec and talk about common problems with the Porsche 911 997.
    Used Car Dealer Car Trader dealing with all types of cars.
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  • @CalvinsCarDiary
    @CalvinsCarDiary  2 роки тому +5

    Find links to all my brands/businesses here:
    calvinslinks.com

    • @etyperon
      @etyperon 2 роки тому

      What's the app/website you used in the Porsche 997 clip that shows all the factory options and original costs?

  • @sedrabilal6663
    @sedrabilal6663 2 роки тому +67

    I’m just hear for Calvin’s energy. What a great guy.

    • @CalvinsCarDiary
      @CalvinsCarDiary  2 роки тому +7

      Legend. Thanks mate 🙏🏼

    • @CalvinsCarDiary
      @CalvinsCarDiary  2 роки тому +5

      Legend. Thanks mate 🙏🏼

    • @VeX00786
      @VeX00786 2 роки тому +1

      He is entertaining to watch.

    • @jameslawson2155
      @jameslawson2155 2 роки тому +1

      Super cool guy! Would be fun to hang out with for sure!

    • @Dare3142
      @Dare3142 2 роки тому +1

      Agreed just what I thought

  • @lukem5522
    @lukem5522 2 роки тому +13

    Cal.. can we get a yard tour again, and let us viewers pick a car out to do draggy times on....give you chance to drive something you may not have ever thought about dragging

  • @kyblckwd246
    @kyblckwd246 2 роки тому +14

    Dad had the facelift of this 4s and i loved it. Put around 46k miles on it and only had good things to say about it. Didnt know much abt the brand before he got his but i love them now. The sound was immense, the way it changes tones throughout the rev range is different to any other engine ive heard and even as a passenger u can tell they handle amazing. Great cars

  • @ianrivaldosmith
    @ianrivaldosmith 2 роки тому +7

    997.1 was also available in tiptronic, not just manual. Pdk came in 2009 with the 997.2

  • @velcingilles3756
    @velcingilles3756 Рік тому +2

    Brown interior is class indeed... Just bought my 1st Porsche 911 997 c2s and it's brilliant! As for the bore scoring issue... They don't all suffer from it! Do your research... And after 06 it was upgraded to remove this issue😉. Another thing... Why do car reviewers always want to rev the engine when cold?!?? Respect the mechanic for crying out loud 🥴

  • @BoycottHollywood
    @BoycottHollywood 8 місяців тому +1

    I have this same 997.1 4S car - 2007, same color, manual, US spec., black interior.

  • @alxgu198
    @alxgu198 2 роки тому +8

    Never was a Porsche fan growing up, but the last few years I’ve really started to appreciate the 911.
    Genuinely is an everyday supercar, a 2+2 at that. I’d happily squash my kids in the back, I reckon they’d understand the compromise. They’d ‘get’ it.

    • @cataca91
      @cataca91 2 роки тому

      yeah, but inssurance and technical control aint cheap, if you want to maintain the value of a 911, you have to get it checked at a porsche retailer/unofficial specialist which in both cases are super expensive, not to mention the gas price, but if you use it like a regular car, it wont consume that much but lets be honest you dont buy a porsche to use it like a regular car....if you press the throtle you will be a supercar levels of gas consumption

  • @mickymac6571
    @mickymac6571 2 роки тому +2

    Buy any Porsche with the IMS issue, put a new LN bearing and a clutch for £1500 ,then you're good to go.

  • @howardlake6178
    @howardlake6178 2 роки тому +7

    It’s amazing to me how the SQ7 and F Pace are virtually the same draggy time. It doesn’t necessarily make the Porsche look old, it shows how much performance is in the hands of a mum or dad these days. I was expecting that sunroof to be way more, I couldn’t afford £800 for a sun roof on a brand new Alfa in 2004 😂

  • @ChrisBeevor0511
    @ChrisBeevor0511 2 роки тому +8

    Sounded like a diesel BM when it turned over. Never thought I’d like a chocolate brown interior but its pretty nice 👍🏼

    • @craggyoldman6065
      @craggyoldman6065 2 роки тому +1

      yeh, starter cranked WAAAAAY tooooooooo sloooooooow. Starter motor or battery cable ( well known issue, but routine maintenance ) is my suspicion.... without having any other info :shrug: Lovely car though !!!

  • @byeckfella
    @byeckfella 2 роки тому +2

    Nice motor, not sure about the brown interior. Reminds me of 1980s Vauxhall Astra. Black or red would be better. Just my opinion.

  • @sufyan2297
    @sufyan2297 2 роки тому +4

    Very clever business model! Basically put a smaller mark up on so its cheaper then others and sell it via binca where you get no comeback at all so basically if you buy and it goes bang then your fkd lol

    • @ChopsGarage
      @ChopsGarage 2 роки тому +2

      Im still not sure how they get away with selling cars to consumers as is? Every sale is covered by CRA regardless of what people are signing

  • @meandthefamily1485
    @meandthefamily1485 2 роки тому +4

    Do a quick video on the E46 M3 please yes I no you've done them before , But we have no draggy times on them I think, would be interesting on where they are in times , Cheers Calvin 👍

    • @evorobin
      @evorobin 2 роки тому +2

      As an owner I second this 😎

  • @helipeek2736
    @helipeek2736 Рік тому +1

    So, sooty exhaust tips, a ticking sound when running hhhmmmm that’s a definite candidate for a borescope inspection of cylinder six five and four.

  • @ReDriven
    @ReDriven 2 роки тому +1

    Such a great video!

  • @hertsprestigeukltd6229
    @hertsprestigeukltd6229 Рік тому +1

    Great spec. Looks like seal grey with cocoa brown lots of cost options , early 997 4 S

  • @The_journeyy
    @The_journeyy 2 роки тому +2

    Men in their 50s looking with their mouth watering 🤪🤣

  • @charliestyler5766
    @charliestyler5766 2 роки тому +2

    Haha, my dad was the one who bought it and here it is popping up on my recommended feed!

  • @dazspurs9899
    @dazspurs9899 2 роки тому +1

    social media has saved you loads on paid advertising win win

  • @MS-sy8ls
    @MS-sy8ls 2 роки тому +1

    Love the brown but I don’t think I could live with that asymmetric line going round the Porsche badge on the steering wheel

  • @Ricky-cl5bu
    @Ricky-cl5bu 2 роки тому +1

    I had one watch out for the tic tic engine noise bang bore score mine was a 2006 54;000 miles £21,000 5 years ago

  • @davidwatkins2826
    @davidwatkins2826 2 роки тому

    CAR VERTICAL BEWARE!!
    STEER CLEAR OF CAR VERTICAL - I RECENTLY BOUGHT A USED CAR THINKING IT WAS CLEAR BASED ON A CAR VERTICAL REPORT WHICH SAID IT HAD NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. IT ENDED UP BEING A CAT D AND COST ME THOUSANDS BECAUSE THEIR REPORT WAS WRONG. NOW REFUSING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. JOKE OF A COMPANY!!

  • @CarsofGlasgow
    @CarsofGlasgow 2 роки тому +1

    I just seen a rough 911 on a FB group for one up in Stirling area with partial lights missing off the front and no MOT. Looked a right bag...

  • @buffett1000
    @buffett1000 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely car. Lovely vid. Lovely bloke.

  • @skybluescaff
    @skybluescaff 5 місяців тому

    I’ve owned a 2007 997.1 3.6 Tiptronic for about 9 years. I’m lead to believe that the 3.6 engine is less likely it to bore score. However, If you get the opportunity to get one of these cars for circa £16K you will need another £16K in reserve. Apart from the engine going 💥 there is loads of other weak points. Coolant pipes, Coil packs, various suspension components, brake lines, steering rack, rear main seal, IMS bearing to name a few. Plus tyres, brake pads & discs etc. all seem more expensive on a Porsche. The plus point is… great cars! You certainly know when you are in one. Also hold their resale value well. You have to remember before getting one, is they are approaching 20 years old. ENJOY.

  • @ChrisFEJackson
    @ChrisFEJackson 2 роки тому +3

    Gotta love the way you present the cars. You always make me want whatever it is you are driving...even the G-Whizz lol. Great vid again Mr Calv. Thanks.

  • @stephendutton3766
    @stephendutton3766 2 роки тому +3

    I did an experience drive in a few cars. Of them the 2nd gen 997 turbo was amazing. Unlike some it didn't feel too wide and was great to drive. As the instructor said you should buy one... I wish!!

  • @paulstansfield8693
    @paulstansfield8693 2 роки тому +3

    Interesting you mentioned the door card, owned a 56 911 997 C4S, always thought a bit of foam through the centre section wouldn’t do any harm.
    Found it to be classless, never felt, oo not leaving it here.
    Currently on my 8th 911, for me ticks every box, I agree auto over manual, but my I wouldn’t have my 928 GT with any other gearbox than manual.
    Keep going sir
    Paul

  • @chazoclock
    @chazoclock 2 роки тому +3

    Love your energy! The buyer had a great deal, it’s probably £22k tbh. Loved the spec 👌

  • @Shaunstonard
    @Shaunstonard 9 місяців тому +1

    I love it, interior in brown looks classier than the tan colour they did

  • @slanterslanter1918
    @slanterslanter1918 Рік тому +1

    as a 997 C4S manual owner - it will easily do sub 5 sec sprint time.... you just have to rev it to the limit on the first and on stay in 2nd until 62 mph... you have to full send them :P

  • @R-Tap
    @R-Tap 2 роки тому +1

    997 should be anyone's 1st 911. Never looked krap, even in period. Cool today.
    My 997 2S had the same chocolate/antique brown interior spec under Artic Silver. The steering wheel is standard to a 997 manual. Still, lovely.
    That problem you have on the air condition buttons where the label has fallen off is a standard issue with a 997.1 after 30,000 miles. A bottle of tipp-ex?

  • @notmenotme614
    @notmenotme614 2 роки тому +1

    What hasn’t been mentioned is the running costs of a car like this… how much does it cost for a Porsche service, brake pads, brake discs and tyres?

  • @cataca91
    @cataca91 2 роки тому

    this model sells cheap, but the inssurance and tichnical control will come bite you back in the ass, so if you think you can afford this car if you're part of the lower class citizens or a younger lad with fair amounts of money, forget about it it will ruin yo ass real quick, not to mention the rising gas prices :)

  • @blurigard447
    @blurigard447 2 роки тому +2

    Your enthusiasm is infectious. Makes me amile

  • @EditCrazeEdit
    @EditCrazeEdit 2 роки тому +1

    I was in Tenerife at the same time as you! Was only staying 2 miles away in Playa De La Arena ☀️

  • @garymalone547
    @garymalone547 2 роки тому +1

    Wish I had the MB crest embossed on the headrests in my coupe / roadster.
    I'll take a convertible over a sunroof every time.

  • @toy838
    @toy838 2 роки тому +1

    Er hang on some one else is claiming cheapest sports car.
    But mine even cheaper.
    Perhaps u should use better click bate yr channel doesn't need naff click bate.

  • @rivaterrier
    @rivaterrier 2 роки тому +1

    Cocoa interior is delightful. Bit lazy turning over.

  • @leccy9901
    @leccy9901 2 роки тому +1

    I got myself a 911 in 2012 (08 model) carrera 4s auto, 350bhp. Was a real nice car. I was 20 and My Mrs was pregnant, I convinced her this was a 4 seater and better family car than my 350z lol. Very good memories, fun to drive, everyone loved it. Not really that fast In a straight line though, but I'd have one again in a heartbeat. Anyone who's not had a porche, go get one, one of my lads has an old boxster, paid the same price and a second hand corsa, been dripping wet since getting it and picking up any girl that will let him 🤣 think next year when the new 911 comes out I'll be jumping back into one aswell.

  • @robertward2777
    @robertward2777 2 роки тому +1

    Strip that interior rapid brown drops the value significantly

  • @jasonsmithy6822
    @jasonsmithy6822 2 роки тому +2

    Had one ,great car

  • @reecerichings7816
    @reecerichings7816 2 роки тому +2

    What app do you use Calvin for the spec, original cost etc?

  • @gleng6812
    @gleng6812 2 роки тому +2

    Great to watch your Videos Calv, always interesting and informative as well and you were made to present!

  • @LandB2312
    @LandB2312 2 роки тому +2

    "This car SOLD before the video went live". Big Calvin making cash every day! hahaha love it.

  • @EAD_0
    @EAD_0 2 роки тому +1

    The bonnet looks a different colour to the wings?

  • @simonelliott5956
    @simonelliott5956 11 місяців тому +1

    Can’t beat the 911 feeling, just moved from my second RS6 to a C4S (991) and it may not be as quick, but it puts a massive smile on my face every time I get into it.

    • @chapz4447
      @chapz4447 2 місяці тому

      Ya YT buddy odoman, has just sold his 991 to WEBUYCARSFORMORE in Newcastle, and he made made exactly the same comment!! lol

  • @lukegilbert7985
    @lukegilbert7985 2 роки тому +1

    Those options are now at least 4X on new Porsche cars, some are more like 10X!!. 17,000 quid is a steal. If that car was in Australia it would sell quick at $120,000!! Lovely car, well done!

  • @ivanjeta1356
    @ivanjeta1356 2 роки тому +1

    As far as I can tell manual cars are hot property in the enthusiast market.

  • @smarte.r.1450
    @smarte.r.1450 2 роки тому +1

    I have another few years until retirement and THIS... is my dream motor... I adore the brown interior.. I think you've said is Cal, better in person than on a video.

  • @jackwright2779
    @jackwright2779 Місяць тому

    Absolutely LOVE that interior

  • @olliebodman9771
    @olliebodman9771 2 роки тому +1

    Great looking car all over
    I wear shorts everyday mate

  • @mgb311
    @mgb311 2 роки тому +1

    £17k! Whats wrong with it?

  • @Bmwm340i
    @Bmwm340i 2 роки тому +2

    Ya smashing it Calvin. Keep it up 👍

  • @Unclemiffato100
    @Unclemiffato100 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful car . Beautiful leather in brown. Very unique

  • @mustaquemkazi790
    @mustaquemkazi790 2 роки тому +1

    So much energy! Loved the lowdown! Great review.... earned a sub there for sure! I look forward to more videos (now going to check if that car is still available 😀 )

  • @laurencelevine7831
    @laurencelevine7831 2 роки тому +1

    The “Lovin my Life” grin sums this up perfectly 👌

  • @iainchristy5631
    @iainchristy5631 2 роки тому +1

    Always wanted a Carrera 4S when i was younger, amazing car, really enjoying your videos calvin👍

  • @markbrennan4693
    @markbrennan4693 2 роки тому +1

    Cracking car Calvin, love the colour combi. Keep em coming !! Cheers.

  • @john3Lee
    @john3Lee 2 роки тому

    Suggest far less coffee before making the next video !!

  • @gonnabeok
    @gonnabeok 2 роки тому

    Dude, try speak a bit SLOWER, ok?😏😏

  • @kb8729
    @kb8729 2 роки тому +1

    Shout-out to the man shaking his head. 😅

  • @oceanthirteen1628
    @oceanthirteen1628 Рік тому

    It sure sounded very bad. Looked nice though.

  • @winstrolchurchill821
    @winstrolchurchill821 2 роки тому +1

    Wish I had the enthusiasm Calvin has what a legend 🥳👌🏻👌🏻

  • @thrumyeyesphoto
    @thrumyeyesphoto 2 роки тому +1

    That's outrageously cheap by US 911 prices. That's a $45-50k car over here even with those miles. Strange how different the markets are!

    • @Szlasa
      @Szlasa 2 роки тому

      Crazy cheap. They go for over $100k Aussie pesos down under.

  • @chris.peters
    @chris.peters 2 роки тому

    He needs to take a breather lol, the review of the car was all over the place.

  • @petermac9303
    @petermac9303 2 роки тому

    Please learn how to keep the camera still, this is unwatchable

  • @gavinlewis3049
    @gavinlewis3049 2 роки тому +1

    Would love a run in a porche, if I had space and the money, something like that would definitely be on the list of potential weekend car.

  • @peakyblinder2847
    @peakyblinder2847 2 роки тому +1

    Lol do you remember the DOG AND DUCK days

  • @davidhubbard3200
    @davidhubbard3200 2 роки тому +1

    Great video, I've been looking at these because my mate's convinced me this is the exact one to buy as an investment

  • @harrymillar398
    @harrymillar398 2 роки тому +2

    I’d be very interested in you doing a video on a Toyota GT86/Subaru BRZ, love the content Calv!

    • @dazspurs9899
      @dazspurs9899 2 роки тому

      the gen one GT86 was slow that Subaru unit is awful Toyota should have gone with there own vv-ti unit

    • @harrymillar398
      @harrymillar398 2 роки тому +1

      @@dazspurs9899 got a supercharger on my gt86, not too slow anymore😂

    • @dazspurs9899
      @dazspurs9899 2 роки тому

      @@harrymillar398 sounds good mate it definitely needed it! or turbo charger

  • @jamesmc1272
    @jamesmc1272 2 роки тому +1

    Id watch your channel if you would slow down with the speech. thanks

    • @gibfear
      @gibfear 2 роки тому

      Indeed, raving gobshite..... I want to see the car not listen to a relentless stream of waffle...

  • @saif162
    @saif162 2 роки тому +1

    These Porsches have aged so nicely, the body shape is lovely

  • @julianhawkins9423
    @julianhawkins9423 2 роки тому +1

    Love love this car mate - great video - keep up the energy 👍

  • @RAGNAAAA
    @RAGNAAAA 2 роки тому +1

    Calv! I need to win one of your cars!!! Pleeeeeass 😅😅

  • @peterhall6177
    @peterhall6177 2 роки тому +1

    Calvin I love your videos you have so much energy top man 👍

  • @Scotty-UK
    @Scotty-UK 2 роки тому +1

    The 4s was a great car, drove one back in 2000 and loved it 👌

  • @Carrera-gp9od
    @Carrera-gp9od 2 роки тому +1

    They always sound like a bag of spanners when they start up 😂
    Not so much when you get them above 4K rpm !
    Like the chocolate interior , and the exterior colour .
    The ims issue is overblown by the internet to me however I’d be getting a borescope done on one of these .
    Borescoring is quite a common issue but if you get a good one great car 👍🏻

    • @EC-zx2xy
      @EC-zx2xy 2 роки тому +2

      The left exhaust pipe is disproportionately sooty so I'd bet my arse it's scored. Just having mine rebuilt at the moment ;(

    • @Carrera-gp9od
      @Carrera-gp9od Рік тому +1

      @@EC-zx2xy
      Just saw this
      Hope you get it sorted 👍🏻

  • @jeffreyroberts7438
    @jeffreyroberts7438 2 роки тому +1

    Looks superb!!! Inside and out👍

  • @cabottaxi
    @cabottaxi 2 роки тому +1

    No soft limiter on this one . Nice car.

  • @darrencampbell4039
    @darrencampbell4039 Рік тому

    Luv 911s best cars ever

  • @norfolkreefer5801
    @norfolkreefer5801 2 роки тому +1

    911’s hold their value,boxters and cayenne’s are dirt cheap in comparison

    • @mray9305
      @mray9305 2 роки тому

      911 and cayman only. Boxters, Macan, cayenne - don’t bother

    • @tdu2racer2015bx
      @tdu2racer2015bx 2 роки тому

      @@mray9305 Boxsters and Caymans are virtually the exact same lol

  • @Tonys_training
    @Tonys_training 2 роки тому +1

    Another great video Calvin

  • @ukcarflippers2220
    @ukcarflippers2220 2 роки тому

    That oil pressure is too low mine stars and it 5 till it’s hot

  • @garethjebb8835
    @garethjebb8835 2 роки тому +1

    Loving the brown interior 😍

  • @Birmingham_racing
    @Birmingham_racing 2 роки тому

    Funny enough the only 911 I've driven is a 2005 4s except it was a convertible. Best thing about it was the sound

  • @JofGB
    @JofGB 2 роки тому +1

    That’s a bargain stunning car

  • @flyinghedgehog3833
    @flyinghedgehog3833 2 роки тому

    Would you buy anything from this geezer? Should be down petticoat lane lol

  • @kevinisaac9139
    @kevinisaac9139 2 роки тому

    I love Porsches that’s why I’ve own a boxster couldn’t afford 911 but I love my boxster 👍

  • @brian.heslop.399
    @brian.heslop.399 2 роки тому

    great car still proud of me old girl 2005 astra sri 2.0 turbo tho 🤣🤣🤣👍

  • @harisdevedzic3167
    @harisdevedzic3167 2 роки тому

    The fact that car is 17 years old amazes me

  • @notmenotme614
    @notmenotme614 2 роки тому

    19:34 interesting how a stock VW Golf is faster and how a Ford Fiesta is only 0.18 seconds slower. And a new Civic Type R and Megane RS Trophy (not on that list) are even faster. There’s no point buying these old supercars when modern hot hatches are faster for less money and more practical.

    • @Izzy111R
      @Izzy111R Рік тому

      It’s not really about the speed it’s how the car feels, makes you feel and the sounds really.
      I used to think it was all about the power but what’s the point on a public road?
      If you want to be billy big balls racing people these days a £300 map on a Golf R etc and it will show most cars a clean pair of heels.

  • @sramdavies405
    @sramdavies405 2 роки тому

    Porsche chav special id say.

  • @modmod392
    @modmod392 2 роки тому

    I don’t mind the interior…..I am colour blind though.

  • @markrowland6494
    @markrowland6494 2 роки тому

    I’d take this if I wasn’t getting the kitchen done this year….. balls

  • @MrClassy1991
    @MrClassy1991 2 роки тому

    Would love it if you can add time stamp for your videos 👍

  • @SergeiArkadjevich
    @SergeiArkadjevich 2 роки тому

    Why would you need all that gear for the Gym?
    Mate

  • @kristianspencer1978
    @kristianspencer1978 2 роки тому

    997 turbo the best value 911 you can buy imo.

  • @allothernamesbutthis
    @allothernamesbutthis 2 роки тому

    naughty, naughty, calvin's very naught :D