In the real world, this gts is quicker/faster than a gt3 with all that torque on hand.... the GT3 needs to be on a track or in the 7000+ rpm range to really take advantage of it. not a knock on the gt3, which is probably the perfect/best sports car currently made, more of a endorsement of the gts if you're not planning on tracking your car.
The difference is that a GT3 is a GT car and will hold 90-110% of its value while this will depreciate like a Base...you really don't need more than a base, unless you want a manual...its probably the only trim you can get/order at this point too. Its ridiculous.
@@amanwhosenameisdan The GT2 and GT3 appreciates 📈 over time. Still, all Carreras hold their value better than other non-911 Porsches, with the exception of GTs
Speccing with buckets and no back seats is borderline insanity. I daily-ed a 997 GTS with buckets (Sport buckets) for 3 years and later my 991RS with the LWB. If you're not going to track it, the buckets make no sense. Made me sell both. Get the Sport seats, enjoy your best life.
@@TuvingtonD If I had to guess, the sport buckets are much more of a pain to get in and out of. Some people find them uncomfortable on long trips, others don't, but no matter how comfy they are to spend time in, getting in and out of a sports car with aggressive buckets gets old pretty quick in my experience.
I’m so glad these are out of my price range…for now. With all the different configurations and options you can get with these cars now, it’d take me a year just to option mine out!
Harry, I just came to this video after watching your Jaguar XJC restoration video part 5 - talking about replacing almost everything on your V12 engine...I think you can afford a 992 GTS in addition to your lovely garage!
I love camping at Vogel because it's an excuse to tear that road up in my gti. It's funny because I was thinking that was the road he was on and it was confirmed at the trail crossing.
@@TheWhiteCometOfZion I can't remember the name of it but the road that goes west out of the Helen area is a blast to drive. I get up that way pretty frequently but I'm from south of Atlanta so I don't know north Georgia super well
@@grantkendrick277 thought the same thing when I saw the national forest sign! Spent most the time looking for land marks rather than listening to the review.
@@TheWhiteCometOfZion yeah, it’s not my go to for mobbing but it’s always a treat when I’m actually heading some where for purposes other than just driving.
So true! Even when it seemed like they were close, the holders wouldn’t let the drinks sit low enough. So they were top heavy and could fall out! Also not wide enough for a lot of cups/bottles. My Ford Transit connect work truck ironically has great cup holders. Maybe Porsche could use them as a baseline lol
Last thing I want in a car. If anything, I prefer to see a "driver" behind the wheel. One that concentrates on the road, not one sipping coffee or yapping on his phone.
Had to slip this in before I watch the video. Heard you saying how you're awkward doing your commercials before shows and what not. From my side you are one of the best in the game. You put your own twist on advertisements and make it feel authentic. Enough that I'll listen to them when I'll skip everything else just because you might say something funny. Just wanted to give you some props where they're due. You make advertisements decent
Love the shirt, the car is one of my fav 992s, and I appreciate you taking a moment to question your jadedness calling a 911 Carrera "normal". Any viewer should know that journalists are going to be a bit more jaded than we are, but I like that you stay connected enough to regular buyers to want to meet us halfway at least. Cheers!
I had the chance to compare the 911 Turbo S and the 911 GTS at a track. To my surprise, the GTS perforrmed far better than the Turbo S. It felt lighter, more precise, and it handled leagues better than the 4WD Turbo S. I was expecting the much more powerful and more expensive 911 Turbo S to be my clearr favorite, but it was not the case. The only thing the 911 Turbo S has on the GTS is straight line speed. It felt about 5%-10% faster than the GTS in that regard, but not as much as I expected. The track we drove on did not have long straights, so the additional power of the turbo S wasn't as useful. I wished that I had the chance to drive a GT3 that day, but it wasn't in the cards.
As someone who has not seen a video of yours before this one, I want to say that I love your camera setup while driving. It's so cool to follow the road and see the hood profile while you speak.
The new 911 GTS is indeed a masterpiece, but this video and this "presenter" is just awful to watch! Matt Farah is totally annoying in this video. Very often, he really almost "trashes" the GT3 manual, for stupid reasons. I really don't understand this guy at all.
That's how I ordered mine. I can't wait. Ordered it Christmas Eve. In Chaulk. Bought a Carrera S with the PDK and didn't care for how the transmission shifted. Couldn't utilize the engine. Manual is the way to go!
Solution, take a water bottle, there is a bottle shaped space in each door, then remove the cup holder, it clicks right out. Solved, the car is perfection....
I moved to Georgia about 5 years ago and live an hour away from the north Ga mountains. I feel very privileged to have so many great driving roads near me. This appears to be what the locals call “blood mountain”
The best thing about Porsche is that they've created a specific flavor of car for everyone. Me personally? I want the do-it-all super car that is the 911 turbo, but if you don't want that there's plenty of options such as this GTS.
Nice video man. I just drove a GTS Cabriolet with the PDK and it's the greatest thing I've reviewed yet. Being my first time piloting a 992, it's at the top of the mountain for me.
I really like the insightful comment about how your "jaded" view might impact your comments compared to how the rest of us mere mortals might feel. Love the content, Matt. Always a pleasure to watch your review.
It's because Georgia doesn't have extensive frost, ice and freezing cycles that the Northeast. Roads would otherwise last much longer and be in much better shape.
Hey Matt, I drove that road when the TI Sport AWD Alfa came out. My wife and I used to love to go in that area. She used to tell me to slow down and I told her that you were the one who picked the color. Trofeo White of course. Big fan of your channel, God took her from me two years ago, sure wish she was yelling at me now!!!!
My mother was recently diagnosed with ALS. She's been given a few months. Praying for a miracle. God takes the sweetest angels first. My heart breaks for both you and I.
I’d give up the “lightweight” package for the Aero Kit. You can still get the acoustic lightweight glass separate. Also aventurine green is stellar on the 992
Sport Design package looks so much better than the stock front bumpers. Also, good to see the 3rd brake light cleared. It looked like a hemorrhoid with it red.
Was thinking the same thing. The more you know about race cars you realise you don't want anything like it on a road car. You only want the 'impression' of it (sound, response, not the harshness) The two personalities cannot be mixed without compromise but Porsche is incredibly good at mixing the qualities and offering something for every taste. My only problem is, I can't afford any of them, not without sacrificing my retirement fund anyhow.
Matt, as the owner of a 991.2 GT3 6MT I cannot disagree with you more about the shifter. The shifter is absolutely ideally setup for the engine, and the instant engine response and light flywheel makes for fantastic shifts. With modern engine rev-hang so prevalent, it's a huge breath of fresh air. In 10-20 years, when PDK units start breaking with no spare part availability, the good old-fashioned manual transmission and tried-and-true technology will not only be easier to maintain but also cheaper to service. Not to mention that a properly driven manual transmission can last a lifetime. The PDK may feel good now but when they fail, and they do, they will be an absolute nightmare.
I strongly prefer manual transmissions too, but Porsche keep making parts for old vehicles long after they're discontinued. Given that you can order parts from the dealer for an old 911SC, it's unlikely that PDK parts will become unavailable, especially given that the transmission will probably still be in production in some form by 2040 (everyone knows that cars aren't going all-electric, despite what manufacturers are pledging for reasons relating to ESG') Also, there are plenty of 997.2's with PDK's. with over 200k miles with no issues.
Agree the fat squishy M car wheels suck and dampen the already minimal road feedback. Go drive an 80s M car to see what a perfect steering wheel is like.
The 911 wheels got slightly fatter with the 991 (I put a 991.2 GT3 wheel on my 997.1 C2S and it feels sooo much better). Not as fat as the wheel on my M3, but I think the M wheels are slightly too fat.
I'm convinced that the cupholder placement right behind the shifter is Porsche trying to get customers to pick the PDK. They know what they're doing. Great video!
I show my support for manual through driving a "big block" (1,8-liter, kid you not!) manual Toyota Verso family wagon. 6 speeds forward, one speed bacwards with some juicy gear shifting sensation.
@7:59 welcome to GA, Matt. no, they didn't see you coming; most of the drivers here have zero spatial awareness and probably haven't looked in their mirrors in years. the story of my fucking life.
Not sure why several reviews nowadays say the GT3 isn’t comfortable enough as a daily driver. There are very few roads that are a bit of a struggle, otherwise I’v no issues at all. Done about 13.500 km in 8 months in my Touring.
It's easy as a reviewer to forget why we buy these cars, or at least many of us. It's refreshing to see a review that acknowledges that relatively few folks will track their car, and that driving pleasure is something we ought to be able to enjoy everyday, not just on track days. Your review, Matt, of the 992 Turbo S where you mentioned getting 5.2 miles from home before being pulled over by the local authorities and talked about "just going to jail faster" is testimony to just how capable ALL the newer sports cars are today. As the owner of a far less capable 997 GTS, I do believe the GTS is the Goldilocks model in Porsche's model lineup. Coastal and canyon roads are calling...
It's perfectly reliable just like everything else on a Porsche. Just service it regularly as the manufacturer recommends. People who tens of thousands of km's in Porsche's exclusively on race tracks without anything ever going wrong on them.
@@Ninjasimpmunk it would still be good to know as many cars don't have rear steer so there's not much to compare it to, Additionally the rear end of a 911 is already super tight and difficult to get to so I would imagine the hourly service cost is high.
@@tsandphotog highway 19, just south of blairsville, before you get to Vogel state park. And it was just paved again! Also if you are up there, headed north, the next left after Vogel park is another fantastic road but it's got a lot of really sharp turns that come up quick, so watch your speed!
@@tsandphotog you and me both. i recently picked up a miata and have spent some time getting it back up to snuff and I cant wait for my first mountain outing with it. But its a little bit of a drive for me!
Gorgeous scenery and looks like a fun road! As a Californian, we have amazing driving roads and I drive the same roads as Matt drives on the regular, i love to explore and see awesome roads outside of where I live. Enjoy the drives!
Another awesome review. Nice to see a review where the host doesn’t waste 3/4 of the video talking about the new PCM etc. You always get right to it, which is what we want. The exhaust sounds great, love the manual, and the colour (Carmine?). I owned a 2015 991 GTS and loved it, but the evolution of this model, especially the increase in torque compared to my 2015, has me thinking about trading my Cayenne Turbo for yet another 911.
i love to see Matt's road rage-y tendencies. Obviously, that Outback was merging because there was a road sign saying his lane was about to end. Still, Matt acts oblivious as to why the Outback switched into his lane (did he not see the sign?), as if he wasnt hauling ass. As if it wasnt entirely possible for the Subie driver to have looked in his mirrors half a second before he started merging, while Matt was still around the bend, merged, and then saw a red Porsche on his ass 1.5 seconds later. And this isn't the first time I see Matt act entitled, as if he's not using these roads for recreation (or rather, spirited, recreational-type driving) and as if other people arent entitled to drive the speed limit and follow road signs. Anyway, I love Matt's content. It's just notable to see him be....human.
@iamspyvspy the right lane was ending for the slow driver. Maybe they moved over a little early but wasn’t expecting a red race car to be flying around the bend and be on their ass!
I feel like there's a gap in the Porsche lineup. Why can't I get a 3.0L naturally aspirated flat-six in, say, the Boxster? Why is it four cylinder sadness or 4.0L of license-losing fury, without a smaller six in between?
Irony: I see an Off The Record ad at the end of this video, and I got a ticket on these roads last time I was up there. Turns out, Off The Record doesn't service that area. Back to the yellow pages to find a traffic lawyer, I suppose
I really hate that the horsepower wars have taken normally aspirated engines from everyday sports cars. The Corvette is about it these days (but you can't get them with a manual trans anymore). Oh how I wish this car would have had a lower displacement, less-agressive version of the GT3s engine.
The GTS manual last generation will be a rare bird indeed as most people will opt for the pdk. When everything (new car related) goes 100% electric in just 2 short years people will be lusting over manual gas 911s. But the reality is that there will be very few base model, s and gts models from the last 10 years available with a manual. Hence my prediction is that pdk 911s will most likely slightly lose their value whilst manual cars will either keep their value or appreciate to market demand. An extreme example would be to look at the Ferrari 599 where the few manuals that were produced have skyrocket in value as there just aren't that many around.
Story time.. I’m not rich my any means, make a decent living.. the GT350 is one hell of a bargain for some fun driving. It’s my personal “I’ve made it” car and will own it forever… but one of these would be one hellava car to own and wash after some spirited driving.
As someone who has spent most of my time in German vehicles, It is German, you are lucky you even got a cup holder. Also, it you are getting a cupholder, it would not be German if the cupholder was not in the way.
I must say, yes, $130k is a lot. Period. BUT, that $170k is about $120k of early 00s buying power and personally I think that’s where a lot of car guys heads stay. I don’t know/can’t explain why, but that is like the golden era of life I guess… idk, good old days tho for sure. But we are NOW in the golden era of sports cars. 700hp for under 100k with a warranty. Can’t beat that
In the real world, this gts is quicker/faster than a gt3 with all that torque on hand.... the GT3 needs to be on a track or in the 7000+ rpm range to really take advantage of it. not a knock on the gt3, which is probably the perfect/best sports car currently made, more of a endorsement of the gts if you're not planning on tracking your car.
The difference is that a GT3 is a GT car and will hold 90-110% of its value while this will depreciate like a Base...you really don't need more than a base, unless you want a manual...its probably the only trim you can get/order at this point too. Its ridiculous.
@@tommy516 Depreciate like a base model? Have you seen what 991.1 GTS models are going for?
@@tommy516 are you stating base doesn’t offer a manual?
@@amanwhosenameisdan EXACTLY !!!
@@amanwhosenameisdan The GT2 and GT3 appreciates 📈 over time. Still, all Carreras hold their value better than other non-911 Porsches, with the exception of GTs
In my “neck of the woods” there. I’ve got a cabin in north Georgia in blue ridge so I drive those mountain roads often. Soooo much fun
I drive the blue ridge near asheville! As well as a secret hidden mountain highway that's usually empty 😈
@@TjClarkish Mind sharing this hidden location of yours 👀👀
@@FrancisD Won't be secret for long with that
Was he driving hwy 17 north of Helen?
Isn't the speed limit 50 miles per hour on roads other than the Interstate Highways in Georgia?
GTS is a great addition to the lineup and really the sweet spot of regular 911s
its too powerful!
@@tommy516 for who?
@@Mike-dy8sj anyone
Speccing with buckets and no back seats is borderline insanity. I daily-ed a 997 GTS with buckets (Sport buckets) for 3 years and later my 991RS with the LWB. If you're not going to track it, the buckets make no sense. Made me sell both. Get the Sport seats, enjoy your best life.
Too noisy and tiring on long distance drives?
@@TuvingtonD If I had to guess, the sport buckets are much more of a pain to get in and out of. Some people find them uncomfortable on long trips, others don't, but no matter how comfy they are to spend time in, getting in and out of a sports car with aggressive buckets gets old pretty quick in my experience.
Get the 18 way seats!! Best seat I have ever used bar none!!!!!!!!
I’m so glad these are out of my price range…for now. With all the different configurations and options you can get with these cars now, it’d take me a year just to option mine out!
Then once you've finally optioned it out, it's out of your price range again!
@@GearboxCarReviews lol damn didn’t even think of that! It’s a vicious cycle of never being able to own one of these
And let's say you come into some money... good luck getting assigned a build. There's a line for every type of 911 right now.
Harry, I just came to this video after watching your Jaguar XJC restoration video part 5 - talking about replacing almost everything on your V12 engine...I think you can afford a 992 GTS in addition to your lovely garage!
That "cute little town" is where the Appalachian trail crosses the hwy at Blood mountain. Love seeing a video from a personal favorite road.
I love camping at Vogel because it's an excuse to tear that road up in my gti. It's funny because I was thinking that was the road he was on and it was confirmed at the trail crossing.
Blood Mountain is filled with tourists and its way too easy of a road. If you want to get technical, come to Wolf Pen Gap or Hwy 60.
@@TheWhiteCometOfZion I can't remember the name of it but the road that goes west out of the Helen area is a blast to drive. I get up that way pretty frequently but I'm from south of Atlanta so I don't know north Georgia super well
@@grantkendrick277 thought the same thing when I saw the national forest sign! Spent most the time looking for land marks rather than listening to the review.
@@TheWhiteCometOfZion yeah, it’s not my go to for mobbing but it’s always a treat when I’m actually heading some where for purposes other than just driving.
With all Porsche's engineering might, the common cupholder still manages to confound them.
It's by design.
They had it figured out for a while. Kinda gave it up for some reason.
So true! Even when it seemed like they were close, the holders wouldn’t let the drinks sit low enough. So they were top heavy and could fall out! Also not wide enough for a lot of cups/bottles. My Ford Transit connect work truck ironically has great cup holders. Maybe Porsche could use them as a baseline lol
Last thing I want in a car. If anything, I prefer to see a "driver" behind the wheel. One that concentrates on the road, not one sipping coffee or yapping on his phone.
Actually German car manufactures put cup holders in their cars because of Americans and their Coffee and Cola habits. Germans don't drink and drive!
Had to slip this in before I watch the video. Heard you saying how you're awkward doing your commercials before shows and what not. From my side you are one of the best in the game. You put your own twist on advertisements and make it feel authentic. Enough that I'll listen to them when I'll skip everything else just because you might say something funny. Just wanted to give you some props where they're due. You make advertisements decent
Same thoughts here, I don't always watch the ads if they don't interest me. But I don't mind them being there.
Love the shirt, the car is one of my fav 992s, and I appreciate you taking a moment to question your jadedness calling a 911 Carrera "normal". Any viewer should know that journalists are going to be a bit more jaded than we are, but I like that you stay connected enough to regular buyers to want to meet us halfway at least. Cheers!
every 911 even the entry levl ones are great too bad they have become so expenssive 170k for a GTS WTF ?
@@Chris-hw4mq Base GTS price is 140k. That said I agree it's very expensive given its an option package basically.
I had the chance to compare the 911 Turbo S and the 911 GTS at a track. To my surprise, the GTS perforrmed far better than the Turbo S. It felt lighter, more precise, and it handled leagues better than the 4WD Turbo S. I was expecting the much more powerful and more expensive 911 Turbo S to be my clearr favorite, but it was not the case. The only thing the 911 Turbo S has on the GTS is straight line speed. It felt about 5%-10% faster than the GTS in that regard, but not as much as I expected. The track we drove on did not have long straights, so the additional power of the turbo S wasn't as useful. I wished that I had the chance to drive a GT3 that day, but it wasn't in the cards.
As someone who has not seen a video of yours before this one, I want to say that I love your camera setup while driving. It's so cool to follow the road and see the hood profile while you speak.
Love the shirt. Car is a masterpiece. Wish I could afford one and still have a place to live.
pretty sure the shirt isn't 'that' expensive??
@@911engineguy probably more than you would want to pay. Cool shirt.
@@911engineguy he could live in the shirt.. or sell all his other clothes and only have the one shirt.
The new 911 GTS is indeed a masterpiece, but this video and this "presenter" is just awful to watch!
Matt Farah is totally annoying in this video.
Very often, he really almost "trashes" the GT3 manual, for stupid reasons.
I really don't understand this guy at all.
I have a feeling I will end up with a 992 C2 GTS 7 Speed manual at some point. Love how balanced it is from power, to usability, to comfort.
That's how I ordered mine. I can't wait. Ordered it Christmas Eve. In Chaulk. Bought a Carrera S with the PDK and didn't care for how the transmission shifted. Couldn't utilize the engine. Manual is the way to go!
Looking at the same thing.
Love the shirt, love the car! A shame that it’s built for just car enthusiasts, not beverage enthusiasts haha
How can I enjoy my soymilk latte frap espresso
@@Wind_slash0 It's a stupid design choice at worst and intentional annoyance to drive PDK orders at best.
@@RAZGR1Z DAH GERMAN AUTOMOBILE WILL HURT YOU UND YOU VILL LIKE IT
Solution, take a water bottle, there is a bottle shaped space in each door, then remove the cup holder, it clicks right out. Solved, the car is perfection....
I moved to Georgia about 5 years ago and live an hour away from the north Ga mountains. I feel very privileged to have so many great driving roads near me. This appears to be what the locals call “blood mountain”
Of all the GTS reviews I’ve watched this week. I’ve enjoyed yours the most. 👍🏼 Keep it up Matt.
The best thing about Porsche is that they've created a specific flavor of car for everyone. Me personally? I want the do-it-all super car that is the 911 turbo, but if you don't want that there's plenty of options such as this GTS.
Nice video man. I just drove a GTS Cabriolet with the PDK and it's the greatest thing I've reviewed yet. Being my first time piloting a 992, it's at the top of the mountain for me.
I really like the insightful comment about how your "jaded" view might impact your comments compared to how the rest of us mere mortals might feel. Love the content, Matt. Always a pleasure to watch your review.
Just moved to atl from the philly area. I have to say, the roads in Georgia are like heaven! Highways here are like glass when compared to pa/nj/ny.
yep. I used to think the roads in Cali/LA were bad until I moved to Philly and NYC.
I concur with both of these statements
@@js002003 wait til u see Detroit /Chicago
It's because Georgia doesn't have extensive frost, ice and freezing cycles that the Northeast. Roads would otherwise last much longer and be in much better shape.
Hey Matt, I drove that road when the TI Sport AWD Alfa came out. My wife and I used to love to go in that area. She used to tell me to slow down and I told her that you were the one who picked the color. Trofeo White of course. Big fan of your channel, God took her from me two years ago, sure wish she was yelling at me now!!!!
What road is that? I live in Braselton GA and just got a 718!
My mother was recently diagnosed with ALS. She's been given a few months. Praying for a miracle. God takes the sweetest angels first. My heart breaks for both you and I.
Any of the roads around Dillsboro Maggie Valley and coming south to Athens
I’d give up the “lightweight” package for the Aero Kit. You can still get the acoustic lightweight glass separate.
Also aventurine green is stellar on the 992
I love the Aero kit! I think it looks great and will age well. Does not seem to be a popular option/package. I am yet to see one in the wild.
Aero kit needs a better looking rear wing. Needs to be longer and curve up at the ends or have end plates. Too plain looking wing.
Sport Design package looks so much better than the stock front bumpers. Also, good to see the 3rd brake light cleared. It looked like a hemorrhoid with it red.
This is the first time I liked the sound of this engine.
I know these roads and they were a favorite outing for me when I had a 997 C2S... great vid as usual Matt.
Wow, that's one heck of a shirt.
Many manual cars suffer from the cup holder issue. The price we pay for manual shifting.
Another stunning Porsche
Iv been driving an S2000 for 5 years and I resonate with the cupholder issue
Great point about the 'motor sport theatre'. Most owners (myself included) wouldnt use half of this cars capacity.
Was thinking the same thing. The more you know about race cars you realise you don't want anything like it on a road car. You only want the 'impression' of it (sound, response, not the harshness) The two personalities cannot be mixed without compromise but Porsche is incredibly good at mixing the qualities and offering something for every taste. My only problem is, I can't afford any of them, not without sacrificing my retirement fund anyhow.
Matt, as the owner of a 991.2 GT3 6MT I cannot disagree with you more about the shifter. The shifter is absolutely ideally setup for the engine, and the instant engine response and light flywheel makes for fantastic shifts. With modern engine rev-hang so prevalent, it's a huge breath of fresh air. In 10-20 years, when PDK units start breaking with no spare part availability, the good old-fashioned manual transmission and tried-and-true technology will not only be easier to maintain but also cheaper to service. Not to mention that a properly driven manual transmission can last a lifetime. The PDK may feel good now but when they fail, and they do, they will be an absolute nightmare.
I strongly prefer manual transmissions too, but Porsche keep making parts for old vehicles long after they're discontinued. Given that you can order parts from the dealer for an old 911SC, it's unlikely that PDK parts will become unavailable, especially given that the transmission will probably still be in production in some form by 2040 (everyone knows that cars aren't going all-electric, despite what manufacturers are pledging for reasons relating to ESG')
Also, there are plenty of 997.2's with PDK's. with over 200k miles with no issues.
@@jordanbell4420 yep, Porsche will still sell you new parts for a 1953 356.
absolutely love those roads (Suches Loop) I live about an hour from there.
Let's run Wolf Pen Gap.
BMW and AMG have so much to learn from Porsche’s thin and light steering wheels.
I prefer the chunky M wheels compared to thinner Porsche wheels although I do like how small the Porsche wheels are
Well, that's just your opinion, buddy!
Different tastes all around... How about that?
Agree the fat squishy M car wheels suck and dampen the already minimal road feedback. Go drive an 80s M car to see what a perfect steering wheel is like.
The 911 wheels got slightly fatter with the 991 (I put a 991.2 GT3 wheel on my 997.1 C2S and it feels sooo much better). Not as fat as the wheel on my M3, but I think the M wheels are slightly too fat.
I'm convinced that the cupholder placement right behind the shifter is Porsche trying to get customers to pick the PDK. They know what they're doing. Great video!
I love this review, probably have seen it 20 times, great job Matt and thanks for responding my questions, you are awesome!!
I show my support for manual through driving a "big block" (1,8-liter, kid you not!) manual Toyota Verso family wagon. 6 speeds forward, one speed bacwards with some juicy gear shifting sensation.
Currently driving a 18 BMW M5 (F90) for the past three years. Two cars I am interested in is the 2022 911 GTS and the Corvette (C8) Z06.
you guys got proper 60 fps camera for the hood. much appreciated, pleasant to watch
@7:59 welcome to GA, Matt.
no, they didn't see you coming; most of the drivers here have zero spatial awareness and probably haven't looked in their mirrors in years.
the story of my fucking life.
Not sure why several reviews nowadays say the GT3 isn’t comfortable enough as a daily driver. There are very few roads that are a bit of a struggle, otherwise I’v no issues at all. Done about 13.500 km in 8 months in my Touring.
It's easy as a reviewer to forget why we buy these cars, or at least many of us. It's refreshing to see a review that acknowledges that relatively few folks will track their car, and that driving pleasure is something we ought to be able to enjoy everyday, not just on track days. Your review, Matt, of the 992 Turbo S where you mentioned getting 5.2 miles from home before being pulled over by the local authorities and talked about "just going to jail faster" is testimony to just how capable ALL the newer sports cars are today. As the owner of a far less capable 997 GTS, I do believe the GTS is the Goldilocks model in Porsche's model lineup. Coastal and canyon roads are calling...
Thanks for the link to OfftheRecord! I have been leaning towards a manual over a PDK. Thanks for the vid!
Nice to see some verdant USA b-roads...i feel like i've been on vacation watchin' this! All the best from blighty.
Any fun driver's car with a manual transmission is a win in my book
+1. The gold standard of car reviews ... Thanks Matt Farrah
Porsche makes some beautiful things.
Whenever I’m on a road like this in my semi I always wish I was driving it in a 911 lol
Beautiful roads, gorgeous Porsche
How reliable and expensive to service or repair is the rear steer system?
That'd be my only concern with adding that option.
If you're buying a porsche to keep that long, I'm sure you can afford whatever it costs.
My exact thought. "I wonder if the rear steer is worth the added breakable and wearable parts." I think we're just old.
It's perfectly reliable just like everything else on a Porsche. Just service it regularly as the manufacturer recommends. People who tens of thousands of km's in Porsche's exclusively on race tracks without anything ever going wrong on them.
@@themadhatter444 I'm in my mid-twenties LOL. I've already seen enough unnecessarily complex and unreliable new tech in my life.
@@Ninjasimpmunk it would still be good to know as many cars don't have rear steer so there's not much to compare it to, Additionally the rear end of a 911 is already super tight and difficult to get to so I would imagine the hourly service cost is high.
That Porsche headquarter building in the beginning is very hard to not look at driving by on 75!
Ze Gemanns created the cup holder that way purposely. Coffee drinking belongs nowhere near this vehicle!
Matt....love the shirt. Classic coolness!
Matt how come you still don’t have a new gen 911, given that you always talk so well about it.
Mat is the best. Getting one with the aero kit!!
I was hoping this model would come a stick option. Hallelujah 🙌
You’re gonna buy one now?
@@whitemailprivilege2830 if only I had the money 😅
Nice to see Matt on a road that not only looks local to me but one I immediately recognize and can go to.
Grant, I'm also in ATL. what road is this? Thanks
@@tsandphotog highway 19, just south of blairsville, before you get to Vogel state park. And it was just paved again!
Also if you are up there, headed north, the next left after Vogel park is another fantastic road but it's got a lot of really sharp turns that come up quick, so watch your speed!
@@grantkendrick277 thanks so much for the info Grant, I'm going to head up there once the weather turns a bit cooler.
@@tsandphotog you and me both. i recently picked up a miata and have spent some time getting it back up to snuff and I cant wait for my first mountain outing with it. But its a little bit of a drive for me!
Always the best content
I hope you drove the whole Blood Mountain Loop! So many good roads in that area.
Save the manuals or save the cup holder: chose one
And chose wisely
I love this no bullshit kind of review of what seems to be, according to many reviewers in the know, the best road car in Porsche's lineup.
The shirt is FANTASTIC! Fashion is on point Mr F
These roads you're finding Matt!!! 👍
another porsche vid, another time hearing "ineRTIA". I love it ! I'd love to get myself one of these GTS w the aerokit in gloss black
TIL Georgia has mountains. What a road.
For me, the sweet spot 911 in the current range.
Also: that road!!!
what a great car, I bet that was a fun trip to see the whole experience thanks guys!
Lovely. The 991.1 GTS with stick was the beauty.
Blood Mountain, all my Georgia car people know this road like the back of their hand.
Gorgeous scenery and looks like a fun road! As a Californian, we have amazing driving roads and I drive the same roads as Matt drives on the regular, i love to explore and see awesome roads outside of where I live. Enjoy the drives!
Question for Matt: Would you option 'Power Steering Plus' with the GTS? Did this tester come equipped with that option?
Fantastic that Porsche retains the center locking hubs on the GTS. It's a more comfortable daily driver, and still looks like a race car.
Another awesome review. Nice to see a review where the host doesn’t waste 3/4 of the video talking about the new PCM etc. You always get right to it, which is what we want. The exhaust sounds great, love the manual, and the colour (Carmine?). I owned a 2015 991 GTS and loved it, but the evolution of this model, especially the increase in torque compared to my 2015, has me thinking about trading my Cayenne Turbo for yet another 911.
4:21 Hey, what is with that warped rear parcel shelf just above the tunnel? Should it not lie flat?
"If you can't get an allocation on a GT3." lol
This is the Porsche I would want, not the color but definitely the car. And add a sick exhaust system with a 19 year old girlfriend. 18 is too young!
i love to see Matt's road rage-y tendencies. Obviously, that Outback was merging because there was a road sign saying his lane was about to end. Still, Matt acts oblivious as to why the Outback switched into his lane (did he not see the sign?), as if he wasnt hauling ass. As if it wasnt entirely possible for the Subie driver to have looked in his mirrors half a second before he started merging, while Matt was still around the bend, merged, and then saw a red Porsche on his ass 1.5 seconds later. And this isn't the first time I see Matt act entitled, as if he's not using these roads for recreation (or rather, spirited, recreational-type driving) and as if other people arent entitled to drive the speed limit and follow road signs. Anyway, I love Matt's content. It's just notable to see him be....human.
@iamspyvspy the right lane was ending for the slow driver. Maybe they moved over a little early but wasn’t expecting a red race car to be flying around the bend and be on their ass!
It's all about Matt
It's a good thing he got past her. She'd be going 10 under the whole way just to spite him.
Is GTS really more value for money compared to Turbo S if you consider performance also take into account??meaning money vs performance
I feel like there's a gap in the Porsche lineup. Why can't I get a 3.0L naturally aspirated flat-six in, say, the Boxster? Why is it four cylinder sadness or 4.0L of license-losing fury, without a smaller six in between?
This variation of the 3L TT definitely sounds the best.
Which isn’t saying much
@@jameswillard1 Agree. I still think it should have had the 4L from the GT4/Spyder even though it would effectively make it slower 😂.
Loving that shirt! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
What tires do you recommend for best combo performance, sound, wear?
Cup holders in my manual boss 302 mustang have the same issue with the shifter hitting the cup holder.
Irony: I see an Off The Record ad at the end of this video, and I got a ticket on these roads last time I was up there. Turns out, Off The Record doesn't service that area. Back to the yellow pages to find a traffic lawyer, I suppose
Finally a video not filmed at the boring canyons.
omg, that shirt is the jam!
Where did you get those shorts?? I need to get some new ones and those look pretty nice
The short are Ralph Lauren
@@TheSmokingTire Appreciate it Bud
I'd rather have the 718 GTS. Much cheaper and you still get a naturally aspirated 4.0 without being too racecar.
718 gts is half the price with more than enough power. Same ultimate Porsche driving feel
Purple NSX at the beginning, is that Amirs turbo K powered car?
I DON'T CONDONE THIS SIZE IT'S HUMONGOUS. I PREFER THE OLDER MODELS.
The GTS convertible or the Spyder with the 4.5L upgrade for a weekend fun car?
Porsche needs to add adaptive cruise onto their manual cars over 15-20mph (like VW has on the Golf R)
Yes that would be good, plus a heads up display too - most likely on 992.2
What is the watch/band combo for this video? I like that blue dial orange strap set up.
Bremont World Time w/ UnderTheCuff 2-piece NATO
@@TheSmokingTire , fantastic. Thanks. Eyeing that Bremont . 👌🏽
I really hate that the horsepower wars have taken normally aspirated engines from everyday sports cars. The Corvette is about it these days (but you can't get them with a manual trans anymore). Oh how I wish this car would have had a lower displacement, less-agressive version of the GT3s engine.
I think its more of a regulation and emissions type of issue not hp wars
The GTS in manual (also in 991.2 form) is certainly the best option on so many levels.
The GTS manual last generation will be a rare bird indeed as most people will opt for the pdk.
When everything (new car related) goes 100% electric in just 2 short years people will be lusting over manual gas 911s. But the reality is that there will be very few base model, s and gts models from the last 10 years available with a manual. Hence my prediction is that pdk 911s will most likely slightly lose their value whilst manual cars will either keep their value or appreciate to market demand.
An extreme example would be to look at the Ferrari 599 where the few manuals that were produced have skyrocket in value as there just aren't that many around.
really big fan of the change of scenery
Story time.. I’m not rich my any means, make a decent living.. the GT350 is one hell of a bargain for some fun driving. It’s my personal “I’ve made it” car and will own it forever… but one of these would be one hellava car to own and wash after some spirited driving.
Lovely road and GTS.
Love/hate that shirt. Doesn’t matter, always a great video! Thanks for the content.
Beverages and active driving a manual are anyway not compatible except if you pratice highway cruising. Will get my manual gear box soon but as 992/S
As someone who has spent most of my time in German vehicles, It is German, you are lucky you even got a cup holder.
Also, it you are getting a cupholder, it would not be German if the cupholder was not in the way.
I live in the Alt region, what road is this you often use for your video, I want to drive it?
I must say, yes, $130k is a lot. Period. BUT, that $170k is about $120k of early 00s buying power and personally I think that’s where a lot of car guys heads stay. I don’t know/can’t explain why, but that is like the golden era of life I guess… idk, good old days tho for sure. But we are NOW in the golden era of sports cars. 700hp for under 100k with a warranty. Can’t beat that
*4:21** That backseat-delete trim-panel fitment looks hella fucked up.*
Can I fit the GT3 RS front bumper on the GTS? That’s what I would like
My top 911