Just took possession of my new 2022 turbo S about four weeks ago. It’s unbelievable! Fast and handles like a dream - yes, the price was not friendly but expected when you get this value and performance!

@RacerNerd

Жыл бұрын

Congrats

@razvane5130

8 ай бұрын

Praise God! and cograts! enjoy your 911 turbo S

@ShivamArya-hk7nz

3 ай бұрын

exactly!! They handlle like a dream. They beat other 911s like carrera by 5-10 seconds even on twisty tracks so Carrera models do not kick the ass of turbo s like dis guy said. It actually beat the gt3 around SPA circuit in Belgium on another channel called carwow

This is the real reason why I love your reviews - you say actual interesting facts. Other reviewers sound like sales personnel reading text from the catalogue. Cheers!

@ngc-fo5te

Жыл бұрын

A lot of his waffle isn't exactly "facts" though.

@992turbos

Жыл бұрын

@@ngc-fo5te He’s the only reviewer in two years to say the Turbo S isn’t aa good as you think lol. Ive never had more fun driving a car, and I’ve driven plenty of manuals. We still have an s2k and trust me, being a manual that revs to 9k is NOT more fun than a Turbo S lol.

@ngc-fo5te

Жыл бұрын

@@992turbos My wife used to have a Turbo S - but I never drove it. If I was buying a 911 I'd probably go for the Carrera 4 GTS - but since I am very tall I cannot drive any of them.

@jazzragu

Жыл бұрын

@@992turbos I just watched a review by Nick Murray saying Turbo S isn’t as good as some people say. I love manual transmission too much, so it’s a bit of a turn off.

@992turbos

Жыл бұрын

@@jazzragu We do too, we still have a low mileage S2k. Revs to 9k. Super fun. But nowhere near as capable as a 911. Turbo S does 0-30 in 0.9 seconds. Ain’t no way you gon be able to manually shift outta first into second that quickly.

I’ve owned a Carrera S, a 992 Turbo S and now a 991.2 GT3 Touring and 993. All are great cars, but in no circumstance did the Carrera outperform the Turbo S in the corners. The turn in, grip and cornering speeds on the Turbo S are way higher and the steering feel is the same, if not better. The Touring owns all when it comes to this stuff and I get why someone might prefer a RWD, manual 992 with a more linear engine. Personally, I think the Turbo S is more fun than the PDK Carrera S. The air-cooled cars and GT cars are on another level. For me: Carrera S < Turbo S < GT3T/993

@kpperry784

2 ай бұрын

He’s talking out of his arse

I love the Turbo S. I think you kind of have to look at it as more of a GT. When you do that, it becomes one of the best handling, fastest, and reasonably comfortable GT's out there!

@55cleon

Жыл бұрын

INDEED 👌🏿!!

@ShivamArya-hk7nz

3 ай бұрын

I HIGHLY AGREE!! ATLEAST THERE ARE SOME SMART PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND HOW GOOD AND VERSATILE THE 911 TURBO S IS😃

Nick Murray: Another cool production. Thank you for the marvelous content. Noticed the video is precisely "9:11" minutes in length. Don't think that length of time was a random coincidence. Nicely done, Nick.

@visualwarp9707

Жыл бұрын

@@owinthomas9678 yes it is, and that 12th second of that 9th minute was a real doozy too.

@exoticworldreview2755

Жыл бұрын

Nick is really a reptile! Don’t let the exterior fool you 😀

Iv done a track day in this car and I can hands down say it’s a dream on a track!! So capable. Would hold its own against a 992 gt3

@ShivamArya-hk7nz

3 ай бұрын

it actually beat a gt3 around the spa circuit in Belgium on another car channel called carwow

Having had the good luck to own Carrera 4S a GT3 and now a Turbo S I can categorically state the GT3/Touring is for the track and the Turbo S for the road,especially long distance work.Unless you do mainly track driving the Turbo S is in a league of its own with incredible performance and comfort.

@farzana6676

Жыл бұрын

GTS is the sweet spot in the range.

@gregs8685

Жыл бұрын

Turbo S power is basically unusable in 90% of populated areas of the US. Unless you’re prepared to go directly to jail. Carrera S or GTS have more than enough power, are lighter, are RWD, handle much better and you can get them with a manual. If you live in Germany and travel long distances on the Autobahn it’s a great 911.

@aviator-kn8zq

Жыл бұрын

@@farzana6676 cliche. any 911 is the sweet spot according to options

@hpman911

Жыл бұрын

@@gregs8685 suggest you view Harry’s Garage as he has tested both cars.

@porschecarreras992cabriole8

Жыл бұрын

@@gregs8685 top speed is not relevant in Porsche cars. Acceleration is and safety offered by the 4 wheel drive. I am on my 4th Porsche at the moment so I love them

I would take any porsche 911 over any other car on the road.

@iluvcakes19

Жыл бұрын

Really??!

@Frdtsl

Жыл бұрын

@@iluvcakes19 yes really any porsche 911 is a great car to drive i love the style no matter the year.

@iluvcakes19

Жыл бұрын

@@Frdtsl Cool; you're more than welcome to feel that way. Porsches are great cars. However I think the car community has so much to offer and the options are so robust, I don't think I could be that loyal to Porsche and Porsche only. But hey, different strokes for different folks.

@Frdtsl

Жыл бұрын

@@iluvcakes19 what car do you think feels and handles better to drive than a porsche 911?

@iluvcakes19

Жыл бұрын

@@Frdtsl feeling and handling are completely subjective, but I didn't say any car did those things better--that is your requirement. I'll leave feeling alone because it's a vague term for cars and means different things to different people, but plenty of cars handle very well. Corvettes do, especially since c6 on up; RX-7/RX-8, Miatas, OG NSXs from the 90s, just about any Lotus, to name a few. Furthermore, the Gen 5 Viper ACR will go toe-to-toe with any Porsche in the handling department. I own a 911 but I'm a car guy first and foremost, I've had the pleasure to drive many, with Porsche and Vipers being my favorite; Corvette isn't far behind, and the Nissan GT-R was a dream car when I was in early college.

Nick, your points are all correct. What you miss, is this car is exactly what it is designed to be. The perfect Grand Touring automobile. Spend a day in a Turbo S carving the Alps or driving through the city, and you will exit feeling refreshed. Try driving a GT3, or even a Carerra T for more than an hour, and your back hurts, your ears ring, and your arms, legs, and shoulders are tired from constantly shifting. It is true that a GT3 will out corner the TTS (easily), but I have yet to see a track without a straight bit sufficient to often make up the deficit in time. Put the same tires on both cars and watch the advantage of the lighter track built car further fade away. As far as a stock Carerra walking away in the twisty bits…well I would have to see that for myself. If you are a person that grew up with an automatic transmission in your moms Vista Cruiser and have always dreamed of grinding gears like the old race car drivers of yesteryear, I can understand the fascination with shifting. However, there is nothing fast, or efficient, with gear grinding since the PDK was released. The same with loud pipes. The only people that enjoy a loud car are the ones that made it that way, and that is only if they are not subjected to the drone for more than an hour at a time. Finally, I would say that anyone could easily drive a TTS a 100 miles to the Nurburg Ring, take three laps, then drive home and be ready to do it again the next day. To do that in a Carrera T, well you could, but it would have to be someone who enjoys the punishment of the experience, rather than the comfort of luxury. Oh, BTW, the TTS would kill any other 911 (short of track focused cars) in virtually any kind of street driving (and most tracks), because it is not running on a go cart track without a straightaway.

@ShamanWS6

Жыл бұрын

This.

Love the honest and contrarian viewpoint!! This video is precisely why I love watching your content, Nick. The lightweight package does help some of the Turbo S detractors you mention in the video. However, totally agree on Carrera T or a S with a manual for greater engagement. This is actually why a fair number of prior 911 owners have been switching to the Boxster and Cayman line up.

@foxlake6750

Жыл бұрын

I went to a Porsche track day, they had the T and S, but the Cayman GTS was the most fun.

Nick, thanks for the disclaimer. I'm usually on the fence about fat baby roasting but your sound reasoning has convinced me. Well done!

Sorry mate, I will take my Turbo S over your Carrera S everyday and twice on Sunday.

@philnleblanc6664

Ай бұрын

Sorry not sorry, I’ll take the Turbo S everyday of the week and 10 times on Sunday.

@lepooj12

27 күн бұрын

same here lol carrera S is not even in the same league.. Im puzzled why he talks about bad handling i find mine super good... mine is a 991 tho

@DoubleOSeven007

11 күн бұрын

Nah - for half the money, the Carrera will be more than enough for your little weekend jaunts.

Hi Nick! Long time follower. Love, love this review. Your sense of humor is right on target as usual. Thanks, and keep doing what you're doing.

I was on a waiting list to get a 992 Carrera gts for about two years with no luck... Ended up getting a 991.2 turbo s for the same money. Couldn't be happier.

I have 3,000 miles on a 2022 Turbo S Lightweight I custom ordered in June 2021 and received in June 2022. Solid as a bank vault Launch control entertaining as the car truly puts the power down with its AWD. Is it not as engaging as lesser Porsche models? I would imagine .My McLaren 600 LT feels so nimble /lithe/sporty in comparison. I have the carbon bucket seats Alcantara steering wheel and bits plus carbon roof and mirrors all of which I like and all make the car a visually more appealing and sporty feeling to me personally as I have decades of exotic car ownership after getting away from boring (styling wise)P cars. So the TS is an awesome piece of engineering perfection that can be engaging when driven fast on a track or in the mountains/canyons The more I drive the TS the more I like it . Nevertheless I agree there are certainly more engaging / fun to drive / sporty choices /way less expensive choices out there

In the smoky mountains, on some of the curviest roads on the earth, literally, Turbos dominate. They're so capable in the corners and explosive in the straights that nothing can really keep up. I can't speak to the fun factor, I've never driven one. But Nick will also tell you that manuals are more fun. On the twistiest roads in the smoky mountains the PDK is honestly a lot of fun. You're constantly, and I mean constantly, shifting between 2nd and 3rd. The paddles make that a lot of fun. I'd say the guys/gals who drive in the mountains with us are split 50/50 on which transmission they prefer. But you won't find anyone there claim the Turbo is not fun. My guess, it's not fun going straight

@maxmartz4665

Жыл бұрын

Manual all day in the mountains running 2-3 and occasionally 4 in 718 Boxster S. Love the NC back roads and blessed to live here and drive them to work😊

I test drove a 992 Carrera S in my country and rented a Turbo S in switzerland for 2 weeks some time after. You are absolutely right, the car is devastatingly fast (and in my opinion handles very well still) but it is a complete soulless snoozefest to drive at anything less than 9/10. Because of the ludicrous price, the value proposition in my opinion is very, very poor. Ever since that two week trip, I steer all potential 911 buyers to a base model or at most, a C2S. There is absolutely no need to spend more money to get the full 911 experience. Leave the Turbo S to the newly rich youtubers with no imagination. Thanks for the video

@Roman-ve8sc

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, may I ask where you rented the Turbo S in Switzerland? Would like to test drive it aswell. Thanks

3:52 Nailed it (literally...) Great vid and love the "happy snaps", vid inserts, and of course the evil, little giggles when making your points.

Nick, you are the most amazing presenter I've ever seen. THE most entertaining, likeable, and convincing content anywhere. Go get 'em!

Thank you for keeping it real Nick and not sounding like a salesperson/ spokesperson . Truly appreciate the "no-fear-or-favor" review!

You want engagement? Get a 718 GTS manual transmission. For me, mid engine is way more fun than rear engine.

I still want the turbo S

It would be nice to see you review a Carrera gt if anyone is crazy enough to let you drive theirs.

@atom999

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully Nick can use his mamy charms to get one via the Carrera GT speciallist that takes care of his 993

Another great video, Nick. I could not agree with you more. I owed a 991 Carrera 7 speed and just loved it. Baseline, could not afford much extras. Recently upgraded to a 992 Turbo, non-S. I just enjoyed driving the Carrera so much more. I used these as my daily drivers and although the Turbo is a great machine, I enjoyed the Carrera so much more!! Please keep up what you do, Nick. Really valuable space for Porsche people.

Excellent review. To the point and clear

Nicely explained Nick, in theory you are correct they don't handle as well but, and I'm talking about the 991 here, the tech underneath makes them so easy to drive quickly the grip they produce is out of this world compared to the base cars. I do enjoy watching them struggle on the tight narrow stuff and you're right, the base cars are better drivers cars and that's the most important thing 👍

@pcpedroariel

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. The only hassle is that the tech devoids feel. The Turbo S has very little feel whatsoever.

@TDS981

Жыл бұрын

@@pcpedroariel blunt instrument

Great and totally truthful review Nick. Love the 9:11 timeline and that outro 🤣🤣

@osmiumtank

Жыл бұрын

I have a 9:12 video.

That was a good video Nick!!

The rear axle steering definitely helps A LOT with the handling. Go try one with vs one w/o on a slalom course. There's a world of difference.

@NickMurray

Жыл бұрын

I have owned one with and without RAS, it makes some difference but mostly only on the edge handing. I notice most Porsche owners can not tell if they have RAS or not.

@hummingbird9149

Жыл бұрын

@@NickMurray Most Porsche owners dont race their cars, so I can understand that (although Id hope they atleast noticed the significantly reduced turning circle when parking). But if you do race it, its very noticable, the improvement in stability and grip when changing direction rapidly at speed is something you cant miss.

@rudiausbuddeln

Жыл бұрын

@@hummingbird9149 yeah but 99.99% of porsches are rather on a road than a race track

Good to have that good old kiwi way of looking at things, All the best from kiwi land😄

Owned. 992 turbo s cab now for 5 months already done 7 k miles in it across Europe. The car is simply best at everything performance, feel, looks, warranty servicing, quality and price making it very hard to find a better all round car to challenge it.

Straight up! Thanks Nick.

His back!! Nice to see some recent and frequent vids on cars..

i love the lineage of the 911 turbo but i do think the fact the lower Carrera models are turbocharged now have really sapped some of the appeal of the Turbo/Turbo S. It is the sexiest 911 to me though.

@iluvcakes19

Жыл бұрын

Agreed that the new Turbos have lost some appeal.

Thanks for a good review.

I agree that as the power and capability goes up you really get a rapid diminishing return curve on the street for driver fun. Awesome car and capabilities, but on a top shelf and hard to reach those limits. But would be a great GT all weather car for sure.

Absolutely agree with you nick great review👋👋👋

The "easy to drive fast" should NOT be a negative, most car companies strive for decades to get to that point. As a car that has done 0 to 60 MPH in 1.8 Seconds, 0 to 100 to 0 MPH in 9.8 Seconds and a 0 to 200 MPH run in 14.8 Seconds which is mind blowing.

I love mine. Best car I’ve ever had.

@silvercat7328

Жыл бұрын

Agree! Just rolling off the drive puts a proper smile on my face every time. Cheers 🥂

You nailed it!!!!

Great review, even with that filthy window. Love to hear your input on the Z06.

Completely agree with your video Nick, mostly because I can't afford a Turbo S and love my rear wheel drive 991.2 Carrera S:) Never driven a Turbo S so of course my C2s is so much better. All in fun! All good cars.

Completely disagree with you Nick, have had the pleasure of driving most of the models in the 911 range and I would choose the turbo every time. Blisteringly fast, stable, makes you feel like a much better driver than you are, and relatively more comfortable than other 911’s. The gt3 is great but incredibly harsh and undrivable on the road and you can’t buy one. The base and s just don’t feel special enough.

@swayp5715

Жыл бұрын

Great points!

man I love your videos

Another great video from Nick Murray! "Econ: Who Cares" and eating baby jokes. Too funny! Keep-m coming and a big Thank You from Charlotte, NC

Thanks Nick

The turbo S is a perfect car. However, the GT 3 is faster on a track, the touring is more enjoyable, the targa is looking nicer, the stadard 911( or S ) with RWD is more fun on rural roads at a significantly reduced price ticket, the convetible just perfect for nice weather conditions… so whatever you choose, it‘s all ok but depending on what you want to achieve. And by the way… better than ‚slightly above average‘ 😆

@ShamanWS6

Жыл бұрын

I hate to tell you, but the TTS is faster on most tracks than the GT3. This has been verified multiple times. The way it does it is different, though... torque and power are great equalisers to weight advantage and downforce.

Another great production. Love my 2015 boxster S with PDK, sport chrono, and sport exhaust. To be quite honest, it is enough for me speed wise. Your assessment is spot on. The turbos are nice, but is it really worth it for mostly straight line speed? If I could ever upgrade, it would be a 718 gts 4.0, base 911, or a T. In that order.

@Scoharr

Жыл бұрын

Agreed - I like your thinking, especially if you want to enjoy driving more than you want to impress your friends.

@maxn.7234

Жыл бұрын

I think the Cayman is the real spiritual successor of the 911. A true driver's car. The latest iteration of the 911 seems really bloated and tech laden.

@pcpedroariel

Жыл бұрын

@@maxn.7234 Yep. And that has corrupted the feel.

Glad you added the disclaimer at the end 😁

This is a really fun review! btw totally get the dodge excitement bit. Mustang V6 is my first car (that I could afford), ironically, it’s my most exciting car compared to all others. After 4 years of daily driving I was so used to that car and can drift a bit. After I pulled 1.2 lateral G in that car with shitty stock tires the smile on my face was invaluable. Later I got M5, Golf R, and now 911 C2S, all crazily great vehicles to enjoy, but, none of them get me that heart pumping moment after every drive in the Mustang V6… Yes they did give me big smiles though :) especially the Porsche, crazy amount of grip and acceleration.. easily 1.3g entering the highway.😅

I’d prefer the turbo S over all the others to be honest , I think it depends on what your looking for in a 911 and then they have a model to fit your needs

@rudiausbuddeln

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but would you pay 100k over the base model?

@algil820

Жыл бұрын

@@rudiausbuddeln yes I would if my income dictates it , no different then buying a base Porsche when a person could by a lower priced car for similar performance ..

@rudiausbuddeln

Жыл бұрын

@@algil820 even as a billionaire I would chose Carrera S over Turbo. Way more comfortable, better sound and classier exterior but each to his own

@ShamanWS6

Жыл бұрын

@@rudiausbuddeln If you think a Carrera S is more comfortable than a Turbo, you are dead wrong.

@rudiausbuddeln

Жыл бұрын

@@ShamanWS6 a Base Carrera definitely is.

The reason the Turbo S doesn't come in stick is because it would be a second slower to 60. I used to only drive manuals, but once I drove my friend's Turbo S, I had to get a PDK on my Targa 4 GTS....

@Uhmph

Жыл бұрын

They don’t come in stick because there’s no manual clutch that can handle 800NM of stress. BMW removed the manual from the G8X M3/M4 Comp version for this reason.

The base model is the best… all the joy for less of the price.

love the 911 line up, and my 2000 C4 has nearly 200,000 miles on it and it still puts a smile on my face, the Turbo S would be my dream car.

I have owned a late model Carrera and Carrera S before my Turbo S and can say with all authority that it is far, far, more rewarding and fun to drive. It also feels much more stable at high speeds. This car finally fulfills my life long search for the ultimate accelerating car as nothing can approach the feeling of power it conveys. I have been through numerous V12 Mercedes and several Corvettes, including two C8s, that cannot come close. Ii's really with a sense of relief that I have finally found the ultimate.

@89itis

Жыл бұрын

Is it more stable because of the wing?

@Mike-dd8bd

Жыл бұрын

I think most people would rather own a Turbo/Turbo S, but cost and availability stop them. Nick`s viewpoint is in the minority I would say. We don`t live in Europe, we have wide open straight roads in the North America.

@To.red.supercars

Жыл бұрын

Same boat as you Alan. Both cars are night and day.

@n779pt

Жыл бұрын

@@89itis The huge tires and suspension, plus connected steering require little corrective movement. You could almost take your hands off the wheel in a straight line at 100+

@antoinemorcos1321

Жыл бұрын

What about the sound difference? Do you agree with Nick? I will get my Turbo S in a couple of days, but worried about the exhaust sound…

I laughed my lungs out. Thanks Nick. I'll stick to my dream 911s.

Very nice review. Honesty and some brutal truth is what every reviewer needs. I'd go with the his/hers Carrera T's over the Turbo. Or I'll just keep my GT3.

I completely disagree with your negatives on the Turbo S. As one who owns a fast, manual transmission, rear wheel drive 911, I always find myself yearning for AWD and PDK when I am driving the car hard. One just cannot shift a manual fast enough when a car is very fast. AWD prevents oversteer from too much throttle in corners, which can be very alarming. Then there is always the concern with a manual of an erroneous down shift blowing the engine. I personally find needing a diaper for hard driving hardly a pro. I will take the PDK and AWD any day over the alternative.

Ours handles incredibly. No matter how hard you try to push through or out of a corner, it grips and digs its claws into the road. Ive actually tried to get it to get squirmy, and it wont because the car knows exactly what you want to do next, and it helps you do it. We threw an Akrapovic exhaust on ours, and its one of the loudest cars in the entire area.

@neilbradley

Жыл бұрын

I suspect that most drivers don't drive it AWD. We have a V10 R8, the Turbo S, two AWD track cars, a Ford Transit, (used to own an X5), etc.... and yeah, the key to it is the throttle for AWD vehicles.

@pezzu73628

Жыл бұрын

That is the whole point… it handles “too well” and is thus boring, think that was his point… if you want to go fast without drama then yes, you got the right car…

@aviator-kn8zq

Жыл бұрын

@@pezzu73628 flat with no back end wiggle

@992turbos

Жыл бұрын

@@pezzu73628 Lol. Well, have you driven one? No matter how much grip its got, theres drama when you’re going too quick around any corner. You might feel more confident, but its not like it turns into a calm light breezy ride when you’re doin 90 around a turn. The car helps, but you’re still fully responsible for reacting.

@ShamanWS6

Жыл бұрын

@@992turbos 100%. I drive mine like a slot car. Even 90 degree corners can be taken without braking on most lower-speed streets and roads. Nothing like just having no fear, crank the wheel in and if you get a little slip then it's all the better. Then rail out of them with the rear of the car fighting for grip and sometimes getting a bit tail-first. It's all in your skill and comfort level, these things come alive if you want them to or you can cruise in them like a grocery getter. You HAVE THE CHOICE. That's what detractors miss. It's a Jeckyll/Hyde car.

Good take Nick.

great review. You're a lot more honest than all the fanboys, and I completely identify with the "it's too easy to drive, I want something I can feel"

@t.s.2251

Жыл бұрын

This phrase about to easy to drive is so stupid that I have to respond. In fact it is opposite, everyone can slide a little in RWD car, but a few in AWD😊 Nick clearly can not drive or is to affraid to push Turbo S to its limits, where the fun begins.

I will take this Porsche any given days. No questions asked!!! Absolute beauty

Growing up in the era of the 930, which scared the living hell out of everybody including my 18 year old self in 1984, our 992 represents point and shoot warp speed luxury. Not a bad thing at all .. just different. It is all in your pick of the poison. Great production NM

I know for many Porsche bigots, money is irrelevant. But for us mortals the S is more than sufficient at significantly less money. My base 911 does all I require, where would I require more since I am not going to track it (most don’t). Ah yes, it is more of “I have something you don’t”, or pure ego! Porsche produces some of the finest cars ever made and their marketing is superb! Why else would anyone buy some of the options, great requirement for a leather wrapped fuse box!

Okay okay - but what if we JUST add Katy Perry?

Thanks for putting out more content Nick - much appreciated!

Will be in Birmingham Alabama this time next week at the Porsche Driving event. Can't wait to drive the 992 Turbo S there on the track. I'm hopeful they'll have 992 GT3's as well for us to drive. Let's see.

Preach the truth! My fav video you’ve done. Hilarious!

I sold my base 981 Cayman and bought a 996 turbo. Turbo was mighty but I missed the 2.7 base cayman manual!!!! The only fun I could have in the turbo was boosting down the motorway...

Love your reviews Nick, yah if I were rich I’d get a Spyder RS, but alas I am not so I’ll gladly settle for my lowly 981 Boxster S and love every single minute of it

But the 150 Pounds in the back are offset by 110 Pounds in the front due to the 4WD gears... so it shouldn't be that bad.

I hope you get to review a Sport Classic.

@NickMurray

Жыл бұрын

In the pipe 👍

@fishgrandpa8369

Жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh can’t wait, I’m hoping for a 3 hour long video

@doriangray2347

Жыл бұрын

@@NickMurray yes!

@atom999

Жыл бұрын

@@NickMurray it better not be only 9 min long Nick!

I want your opinion on the Carrara T

Agree with your points, you may want to go over to CarWow and watch the comparison test GT3 v Turbo S. The sound from my PSE Carrera C4S is superior and fun and being a manual even more fun.

I have a 981 Cayman S manual with all the right options and I can't seem to get enough of it. I am also now next in line for a 718 GTS at my dealership which may happen in Jan. but I don't know if its worth it given the amount of joy I have already. I'm concerned about paying 60k more and getting a worse experience. Any thoughts Nick?

If I had a Turbo S (and yes, I would quite like one), I wouldn't want drama, noise, a manual transmission, or track day credentials. So it's not YOUR cup of tea. Deal with it. It doesn't make it less worth it.

Another amazing vid. Keep them coming. “Fat baby and Webber grill to cook it in” 😂

In some of your recent videos, I've observed some issues with sound you record from the inside of the cars - it sounds as if it was overdriven or clipping (e.g. @1:30, @5:38). Could you look up into that?

@NickMurray

Жыл бұрын

Yes fixed for future videos ( well one more with this issue )

@antoinemorcos1321

Жыл бұрын

@@NickMurray Nick you really find the Turbo S sound inferior to the Carerra base model or GTS? Thx! 😑

@NickMurray

Жыл бұрын

@@antoinemorcos1321 Yes I find the Turbo S while it sounds okay does not match the other models in this area.

To make a 991.2 sound good you need to click it to 3rd gear and blip the throttle around the 4,000 mark. Otherwise the attraction is in the whizzing and spinning of the turbos.

Very interesting comparison my friend 🤔 thank you … food for thought the turbo car as a daily driver (all weather) and the 911 T the drivers car.

Epic spec!

Hi Nick, your thoughts on Turbo vs S, and by the way when you starting wedding video editing?

I struggled mightily when thinking about buying a Turbo S Cab which I just finally did a week ago. My biggest problem was that throughout the US there was not a single dealer with a proper allocation that would allow me to get one in less that 3 years, because of waiting lists and short supply. At my age (71) that kind of a wait was not advisable and I was lucky enough to find a CPO 2023 Turbo S Cab with 40 miles on it, honest to God (warranted until 2029). I will enjoy it for whatever time I have left but one thing is for sure...mastering all the features and functions by reading the dreadful written and digital manuals will take at least months. No complaint here, though, other than to say that these dealers marking these "used" Turbo S models up $40-50K above sticker price from a year or two ago is highway robbery. But since it will be my last, so what. I do need a video on how to fully operate the navigation which came easier to me in my traded in 2018 911 GTS 4. See you all in traffic court ;). This is a SpaceX Falcon 9 on 4 tires.

1:35 already too late for your "wait, wait" my hands are in Berseker Mode on the keyboard to destroy you, Nick !!! (read the next line on your own risk) i love ur car contend ❤best channel on YT !!!

The fact this looks like any other Porsche to 95% of people is both it’s biggest flaw and advantage. A huracan, continental gt, or AMG GTC offer more uniqueness.

@zoner__

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Who cares what the uninformed think it is? If you want to just straight out impress get a Roller.

Thanks for being honest

The 911 Turbos are thoroughly GT cars. They're meant to do anything at all in any weather. Thinking it doesn't handle is wrong, they handle and grip very well and have crazy brakes. It's just that the limits are so high that it's hard to approach them, a bit like the other "GT" versions of the 911. For sure, the RWD cars are more of a driver's car, though. I also agree that the price of the Turbo cars has gone off the reservation... $220K USD is a lot of cash for a base Turbo S. Frankly the "sport" package is a waste of money, I agree with that as well. I would like an axle lift ... because some driveways I have scraped mine on (2017). I'm not sure that the Burmester is worth it though I have it, I would recommend getting the standard Bose and upgrading it aftermarket.

I kind of wish I could get the best of both worlds, the turbo S AND the gt3. I guess I'll just have to get them both 😂

I agree wholeheartedly Nick. However, I would like to actually add 110 pounds to the back seat of my manual GTS cab, can you give Katy a call?

The Turbo S is a ballistic continental cruiser which is also a dam good sports car, no it's not a GT3, but you have admitted you cannot daily a GT3, where you can the Turbo S. I would also suggest that MOST drivers would end up having a mighty big accident in a 640bhp rear wheel drive only Turbo S, witness the older GT2's. I have spec'd up a Turbo S and there's absolutely no reason to add more than £15,000 of extra's.

I admit...this was a funny video Nick...well done.

Honestly if you are looking to buy a 992 Turbo s the light weight pack is almost a must have!! I had a 991 Tutbo s and recently test drove a couple of dealer demo cars........... i was thinking 40kg wasn't going to be much diffrence but it was, not only does the reduction in sound deadning give the car more soul there was a noticable handling improvment and the performance seemed sharper (quick google says the Lightweight does 0-60 in 2.2 as oposed to the full fat 2.7). As i say getting out of a 991 Turbo s and stright into the Lightweight was a bit of a shock to the system and thats the car i have ordered, the only thing that may have put me off was the lack of rear seats but i can live with that.

Omg. Bursted out laughing at the baby + Weber grill comment at the end 😂😂😂😂😂😂

love that black undertrim!

I own and drive a 992 turbo s on Michelin Cup 2 tires and have been on several events at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. I have to say the car handles perfectly. A friend is a privat racecar driver at the Nordschleife. Drives his 991 GTS RS MR "Manthay Racing" at around 6.50 min BTG and took my car for some laps. He was very impressed and said it is a weapon. Yes, the car is expensive and you definitely don't need it for general street use. The GTS could be an alternative, but they are also quite expensive. Kind of sad, that they don't test the turbo s with cup 2 tires on track. It is a game changer. Guess Porsche doesn't want it - results are to good compared to GT-Cars. Let's see.

@ShamanWS6

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You are right. Porsche has not released Turbo S lap times on the 'ring for generations of the car. On a grippy tire they are well fast. Some journalist made a video here on KZread doing a 7:18 in traffic with a 991 TTS and he takes none of the kind of risks that Kevin does as you would expect.

Good evening, I suggest you test ride the new carrera T, we need your assessment, can you?

What? You are dashing my dreams now Nick….I wanted to show off my new Turbo S….in my dreams. Will hold on to my Spyder!

Beautiful car. Love it. For $170 K, you shave 1 second to 60 off the base 911.

I had the slower! 997 turbo which was still too fast to enjoy fully on uk roads so I swapped for a 991.1 C4S cab which I get to enjoy revving out more and still keep my license. If cash was no issue I'd take Nick's suggestion and have a lower 911 model and a new Lotus Emira in the garage.

@MiataBRG

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I live in the south east of the UK and sometimes hit speeds of up to 50mph. Not sure what use a turbo S would be, it could shorten the distance between traffic jams!

I think this has always been the case for the water cooled 911’s. I had a 40th AE 996 and then went to a turbo 996. After 6 months, realized I needed to go back to a RWD NA.

@zeusmultirotor8479

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I have a 996 turbo and when I first got it I started to feel it was a bit numb in the steering department and less agile than the 911sc or Cayman S I had experience with. However, I found that changing the tires and a small increase in tire pressures transformed the feel of the steering and overall agility. Now I have no complaints.

@clubracer6

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@@zeusmultirotor8479 that’s awesome! I had KW3 coilovers and other suspension bits and that did help, but not enough for it to be the car for me. I’d love a cab as a cruiser.

@zeusmultirotor8479

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@@clubracer6 before I was able to get the handling feel the way I wanted it for my 996 turbo cab I found a deal on a very cosmetically rough but mechanically sound 1991 MR2 turbo to give me RWD / light weight fun