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

@TjClarkish

2 жыл бұрын

I drive the blue ridge near asheville! As well as a secret hidden mountain highway that's usually empty 😈

@FrancisD

2 жыл бұрын

@@TjClarkish Mind sharing this hidden location of yours 👀👀

@solocamo3654

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrancisD Won't be secret for long with that

@ericcindycrowder7482

2 жыл бұрын

Was he driving hwy 17 north of Helen?

@waynemurray5084

2 жыл бұрын

Isn't the speed limit 50 miles per hour on roads other than the Interstate Highways in Georgia?

With all Porsche's engineering might, the common cupholder still manages to confound them.

@RAZGR1Z

2 жыл бұрын

It's by design.

@MeDmAnQcA

2 жыл бұрын

They had it figured out for a while. Kinda gave it up for some reason.

@ScottKelly911

2 жыл бұрын

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

@a.c.e.7568

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@localfrontpagemkt

2 жыл бұрын

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!

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.

@tommy516

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommy516 Depreciate like a base model? Have you seen what 991.1 GTS models are going for?

@MyMostBeautifuCinema

2 жыл бұрын

@@tommy516 are you stating base doesn’t offer a manual?

@JAK3080

2 жыл бұрын

@@amanwhosenameisdan EXACTLY !!!

@mohawk5010

2 жыл бұрын

@@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

GTS is a great addition to the lineup and really the sweet spot of regular 911s

@tommy516

2 жыл бұрын

its too powerful!

@Mike-dy8sj

Жыл бұрын

​@@tommy516 for who?

@tommy516

Жыл бұрын

@@Mike-dy8sj anyone

That "cute little town" is where the Appalachian trail crosses the hwy at Blood mountain. Love seeing a video from a personal favorite road.

@grantkendrick277

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@Stealth_Rider91

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@grantkendrick277

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stealth_Rider91 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

@masonriddoch548

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@masonriddoch548

2 жыл бұрын

@@Stealth_Rider91 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.

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

2 жыл бұрын

Too noisy and tiring on long distance drives?

@Trendyflute

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@gordydexter2615

2 жыл бұрын

Get the 18 way seats!! Best seat I have ever used bar none!!!!!!!!

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.

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!

@GearboxCarReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Then once you've finally optioned it out, it's out of your price range again!

@MrPrincecharming88

2 жыл бұрын

@@GearboxCarReviews lol damn didn’t even think of that! It’s a vicious cycle of never being able to own one of these

@nokidding152

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@shahrukhbakar3248

2 жыл бұрын

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!

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!

@Chris-hw4mq

2 жыл бұрын

every 911 even the entry levl ones are great too bad they have become so expenssive 170k for a GTS WTF ?

@TheChannel1978

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-hw4mq Base GTS price is 140k. That said I agree it's very expensive given its an option package basically.

Of all the GTS reviews I’ve watched this week. I’ve enjoyed yours the most. 👍🏼 Keep it up Matt.

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

@TheChannel1978

2 жыл бұрын

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, love the car! A shame that it’s built for just car enthusiasts, not beverage enthusiasts haha

@mengx94

2 жыл бұрын

How can I enjoy my soymilk latte frap espresso

@RAZGR1Z

2 жыл бұрын

@@mengx94 It's a stupid design choice at worst and intentional annoyance to drive PDK orders at best.

@cheesefries7436

2 жыл бұрын

@@RAZGR1Z DAH GERMAN AUTOMOBILE WILL HURT YOU UND YOU VILL LIKE IT

@tommy516

2 жыл бұрын

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 know these roads and they were a favorite outing for me when I had a 997 C2S... great vid as usual Matt.

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”

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.

I love this review, probably have seen it 20 times, great job Matt and thanks for responding my questions, you are awesome!!

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.

@markchrist4044

2 жыл бұрын

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!

@jabbawitz

Жыл бұрын

Looking at the same thing.

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.

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.

Always the best content

Matt....love the shirt. Classic coolness!

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.

Whenever I’m on a road like this in my semi I always wish I was driving it in a 911 lol

you guys got proper 60 fps camera for the hood. much appreciated, pleasant to watch

what a great car, I bet that was a fun trip to see the whole experience thanks guys!

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.

@js002003

2 жыл бұрын

yep. I used to think the roads in Cali/LA were bad until I moved to Philly and NYC.

@bud215

2 жыл бұрын

I concur with both of these statements

@papa_pt

2 жыл бұрын

@@js002003 wait til u see Detroit /Chicago

@mikelynch4107

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Thanks for the link to OfftheRecord! I have been leaning towards a manual over a PDK. Thanks for the vid!

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

@BrienAhern

2 жыл бұрын

Iv been driving an S2000 for 5 years and I resonate with the cupholder issue

+1. The gold standard of car reviews ... Thanks Matt Farrah

These roads you're finding Matt!!! 👍

Beautiful roads, gorgeous Porsche

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!

Great review

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.

This is the first time I liked the sound of this engine.

Nice to see some verdant USA b-roads...i feel like i've been on vacation watchin' this! All the best from blighty.

absolutely love those roads (Suches Loop) I live about an hour from there.

@Stealth_Rider91

2 жыл бұрын

Let's run Wolf Pen Gap.

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

Great review, nice strap.

BMW and AMG have so much to learn from Porsche’s thin and light steering wheels.

@mullner88

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the chunky M wheels compared to thinner Porsche wheels although I do like how small the Porsche wheels are

@user-jf8gd3lv7q

2 жыл бұрын

Well, that's just your opinion, buddy! Different tastes all around... How about that?

@gregs8685

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KosmicHRTRacingTeam

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Loving that shirt! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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...

Great point about the 'motor sport theatre'. Most owners (myself included) wouldnt use half of this cars capacity.

@TheChannel1978

2 жыл бұрын

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.

Well driven as usual.👍

@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.

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.

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!!!!

@raphymartinez

2 жыл бұрын

What road is that? I live in Braselton GA and just got a 718!

@bmx687

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@bigmountain7561

2 жыл бұрын

Any of the roads around Dillsboro Maggie Valley and coming south to Athens

good looking design, nice exhaust sound and high performance. perfact😎

I hope you drove the whole Blood Mountain Loop! So many good roads in that area.

Question for Matt: Would you option 'Power Steering Plus' with the GTS? Did this tester come equipped with that option?

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.

@jordanbell4420

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@kalasmournrex1470

2 жыл бұрын

@@jordanbell4420 yep, Porsche will still sell you new parts for a 1953 356.

Mat is the best. Getting one with the aero kit!!

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

@vandecar15

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@vlee1247

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@ScottKelly911

2 жыл бұрын

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.

The shirt is FANTASTIC! Fashion is on point Mr F

Blood Mountain, all my Georgia car people know this road like the back of their hand.

@ScottKelly911

2 жыл бұрын

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!

Love/hate that shirt. Doesn’t matter, always a great video! Thanks for the content.

That Porsche headquarter building in the beginning is very hard to not look at driving by on 75!

Thanks for the video. How is the sound compared to the Carrera S really without lightweight package?

Porsche makes some beautiful things.

Nice to see Matt on a road that not only looks local to me but one I immediately recognize and can go to.

@tsandphotog

Жыл бұрын

Grant, I'm also in ATL. what road is this? Thanks

@grantkendrick277

Жыл бұрын

@@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

Жыл бұрын

@@grantkendrick277 thanks so much for the info Grant, I'm going to head up there once the weather turns a bit cooler.

@grantkendrick277

Жыл бұрын

@@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!

omg, that shirt is the jam!

I was hoping this model would come a stick option. Hallelujah 🙌

@whitemailprivilege2830

2 жыл бұрын

You’re gonna buy one now?

@JaredR1996

2 жыл бұрын

@@whitemailprivilege2830 if only I had the money 😅

Ze Gemanns created the cup holder that way purposely. Coffee drinking belongs nowhere near this vehicle!

"If you can't get an allocation on a GT3." lol

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.

Yesss this one! But your shirt is LIT!

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.

TIL Georgia has mountains. What a road.

I love this car the sound. Maybe my new favorite Porsche.

Love the shirt 👌

Love the shirt Matt

really big fan of the change of scenery

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.

That is a marvelous shirt!

Sick!!!!🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🔥

Thanks for the review - burn the shirt though LOL!!!!

Finally a video not filmed at the boring canyons.

Lovely road and GTS.

Lovely. The 991.1 GTS with stick was the beauty.

I live in the Alt region, what road is this you often use for your video, I want to drive it?

I like the shirt brother!

Great shirt and great car

Save the manuals or save the cup holder: chose one And chose wisely

4:21 Hey, what is with that warped rear parcel shelf just above the tunnel? Should it not lie flat?

Any fun driver's car with a manual transmission is a win in my book

the fit is crazy lol

Wonderful road and brilliant video (as always) … on the public road, do you really need the extra 80 hp over the T?

@localfrontpagemkt

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! For safety reasons, more power is better!

Such a fine automobile

Cool road :)

Now that is a 911 I like.

Cup holders in my manual boss 302 mustang have the same issue with the shifter hitting the cup holder.

Nice review, how are the gear ratios?

Love the 992 s and gts great cars

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.

What tires do you recommend for best combo performance, sound, wear?

Matt how come you still don’t have a new gen 911, given that you always talk so well about it.

Matt I like your watch because of you I got a vencero watch

What a car.

Shirt game 🔥🔥🔥

My top 911