Daily, I try to reassure myself that I don’t actually need a 911. This does not help. Thanks a lot, Al.

Wish we had UK prices in Sweden. There is NO way you will get a 997 for 20-25k £, more like 50-100k :(

997.2 GT3 (2009 -2011) Low production numbers, approximately 2,250 produced. Last of the GT stout 3.8 Mezger engines. Animal of a car that definitely will be highly sought after.

Great content Al. i'd also throw in 997.2 GTS and 991.2 Carrera T - purely because production numbers were low and at the time of launch/ when the models were live, people were questioning the point. Bodes well when you look at Porsche's back catalogue of "what's the point" models....

My porsche specialist mechanic said the 997 gen1 are more problematic then the 996's,he said 996 somehow got a worse reputation

You didn't mention the 997.2 Carrera base which has the classic design, compact size and the robust DFI engine. With only a limited production, this car will certainly go up in value and a great future investment!

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

Yup. Agree with that, they cost a bit more but they have better engines so they are definitely worth the investment 👍👍

@MrDesmonick

10 ай бұрын

997.2 is where the sensible money is going, especially in coupe/manual transmission 👍

@billwhitlatch961

10 ай бұрын

997.2 Manuel getting valuable

@Grogor1

10 ай бұрын

I think all the 997’s will climb in value like crazy once electric becomes the norm. At least climb more in relation to what they are worth right now compared to the 91’s and 92’s.

Glad I rediscovered this channel, new channel name? great content thanks

what about the 997 Turbo?

The G-body 3.2 targa wide body turbo look (M491 option) is a specific category which trending up. I bought a relatively low mileage one for £67k. It needs some work - I’m currently rebuilding the suspension and replacing the brake lines etc. But it’s a solid car and very beautiful- a real head turner! I see that similar cars are trading closer to £100k… so not sure if they have already peaked. But it’s a keeper. The 915 transmission is a joy to use. Properly old school and tremendous charm with it!

Ha, excellent Satch, I have a 996.2 C4S manual. I thought that I was looking for a 996.1 narrow body tiptronic, then saw a c4s and lost all reason 😅. She's lovely and has a new clutch, ims, and rms. I bought her from Williams Crawford in Saltash. Properly gone through before handover and is a joy.😊 I keep looking at gt3's ,but I don't have the funds by a long way sadly 😔. A little surprised that there's no cayman in the list.

Get over the damn 996 headlights...the 991 has non round headlights and no one says a word

997.1 with an engine rebuild, will be a classic for years!

Thanks Al. Love my 997S. Had the trans cracked open to check the IMS 4 years ago. The peace of mind provided was well worth the cost. It’s still low miles (37k) and I love it! Black with terra cotta full leather.

I would say a low mileage manual 997.1 c2 for £30 k with sub 40k on the clock would be the best investment- best driver car none pasm and the lightest model. Also been low mileage hopefully would avoided the salt in winter so will not need a 10 k paint job or rust cutting out. Also they seem to bore less then a s model. 2 k a year summer mileage - will be only 60 k on clock when they peak in ten years - no cost on paint job - so that is the best maths for investment as i imagine it would be a good 50 k car by then. Hence my tip is a low mileage 997.1 c2.

Love the honesty on the opening, hope alls well!

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

Thanks mate all good here thanks for watching 👍

It may also be worth considering things from the (so called) eco angle. Most 'young' classics will probably be subject to an ulez type charge in very many towns & cities in the uk and europe. In the EU and UK, euro 6 cars (approx after 2017) should be OK (and in the UK have lower annual road tax).

Watching this after i bought a 997 4S in the US. Also the market here in Chicago is already high, i paid 50k usd for mine with 80,000 miles but are more in the market for well over 90k usd in GOOD condition and low miles.

An interesting video and recommendation by specialist.. 997S, or 9974S in a good shape would be for 20-30k really a great investition, but they cost today much much more 😝😝😝

How you not don’t mention 997.1 turbo that’s gonna be the one to watch

I think your 997 prices are very conservative 😊I’ve got at 997 C4s convertible (mint) I’ve recently turned down £30k for it. Great video though. Cheers

You're right absolutely right about the 964...but not the 993. Bog standard Carrera 2's were going for £30K+ 20 years ago. They've always been expensive as the last aircooled model.

@themitsudas

10 ай бұрын

I concur. I’ve had my 993 since June of 2003 and these cars were extremely popular way back then.

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

My bad. 👍

@themitsudas

10 ай бұрын

@@alsatch_ All good, brother! 🤙

If a 997 was actually $24,000 I promise you I would have one by now

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

Those are U.K. prices just converted to UsD. Sorry for confusion 👍

Great i have the 997 carrera 4S with gt3 pack❤❤❤❤

Agree with the 3.2 Carrera G body but only the ‘87-‘89 with G50 transmission coupe or targa. These are outpacing most classic Pcars and are fun,fun,fun!

My favorite picks are 997.1 turbo, 991.1 Turbo s, 991.2 turbo s and the mighty 992.1 turbo s,

No mention to the 987 Cayman S? Especially 987.2, Last of Hydraulic steering, lower numbers due to years produced and enthusiasts love them

Always thought the same about a 997S gen 1. If a G50 3.2 is £50k you could buy a 997S, hartech rebuild and full mechanical overhaul for £50k. I know what i'd prefer.

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. You could have a very well solid sorted 997 for that price. It would be 50k plus more for the upkeep and restoration of the 3.2. Thanks for watching 👍

Great video. Toying with the idea of a 997 Carrera S but it would be my daily so not sure... 😂

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

In all honesty it could be done depending on your situation. If it’s just you and your partner it’s do-able, if you have kids I would definitely think twice. You’d be the coolest dad but frustrated when you want to load car with kids stuff bikes etc. 👍

@GerrardTorres7665

10 ай бұрын

@@alsatch_ Oh no, just me and the partner with no plans for kids. I currently drive a mk3 TTs, so it would definitely work in that respect. I'm mainly nervous about things going wrong and it being potentially catastrophically expensive. Definitely thinking about it! Cheers for the reply, love your content. :)

@Mafiacat2023

10 ай бұрын

​@@GerrardTorres7665as a daily I would rather have a 996. I have a 996 and 997 that I don't daily. But if I had to, definitely the 996. Softer ride and more comfortable seats. More than enough performance and lighter on fuel.

@veezyviews

10 ай бұрын

I daily a 4s 997.2 and it’s perfect.

First gen base 996.1 Carrera are not a bad buy either

which diagnostic tool do you recommend for a Porsche 991 for oil resets and fault finding

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

Hey / take a look at this kit, the best handheld tool for porsche - diagnostic-world.com/pages/list_of_all_auto_diagnostic_tools_273181-z=960092&p=135369.cfm#content_item_135369

Today the pound = 1.27 US dollars. Good luck finding any Porsche in the USA on this list at those prices that doesn’t have a salvage title.

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

I was just converting the U.K. prices to US dollars as I know there are a lot of us viewers.

Curious where you are seeing the prices listed for GT3’s? I thought I was losing my mind when you showed those prices so I went to look it up (997 GT3) and the prices are double or more for most sales

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

I use the Autotrader. Right now the cheapest is 77k but have seen them for around the 70k mark (just nothing right now) - I actually shot the video back in March 2023 👍

@SZ-ZS-

10 ай бұрын

@@alsatch_ well damn! I’ll have to set some alarms for that. Thanks for the heads up

Manual 997.2 Targas baby!!!

Nice 997 is my all time fav Can you upload more videos each week please? Thanks

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

For sure I have lots more coming thanks for watching 👍

What, no Caymans 😢?

@gordyt1970

10 ай бұрын

Good shout, I’ve got a Cayman R…..manual, hydraulic steering, proper analogue driver’s car, and rare, only 100 manual gearbox cars in the UK, surely more collectible than a Cayenne SUV which is basically a VW in drag

Your USA prices are off. You can’t get GT3s for the prices you cited in the US

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

I was just converting the U.K. prices to US dollars as I know there are a lot of us viewers.

Mr IMS Bearing has joined the chat.

Keeping my 4RS until it’s worth a milli. If you want to review it hit me up 👊🏻😎 been looking at 955 Turbos haven’t seen the one yet though

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

That would be mega mate hit me an email if you can driver_81@outlook.com 955’s I sooo want one but just have too many toys right now 😂😫

@718GT4RS

10 ай бұрын

@@alsatch_ pinged you a email ✌️

Add the GTS4 997.2

would you prefer a 997.1 or 997.2 C2S?

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

Tough one. 997,2 is probably the better car but I love my 997.1 Could flip an coin for me 👍

I do t care about the fried egg headlights . I’m sure most people feel the same now , the original gt3 is an absolute icon now .

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

Yep. Those who know can see past them, they are beautiful in my eyes 👍👍

@Carrera-gp9od

10 ай бұрын

@@alsatch_ 100% The original 3.4 c2 That’s a proper drivers car too Extremely light and sounds amazing on full chat .

@wesleycarusos8225

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad to see that the 996 are actually getting more popular. I love mine. I have a 996.2 with an aero kit and suspension upgrade. The lights actually look really good with the Aero kit and I like the interior better than the Toyota like interior of the 997 just my opinion..😊

GT4 no brainer

Cayman GTS

Where do you see a 2022 Cayman GTS 4.0 in 20 years?

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

It will be a highly sought after car that’s for sure. 20 years from now we’ll see far less N/A cars on the road. It’s one to hold onto for sure 👍

Lol 10 years ago you couldn’t find a 993 for 15k pounds. Not even double that. And you for sure ain’t going to buy a 997 for 20k. Damn man what are you using I need that stuff too.

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

Ha. You might be right about the 993’s I got that wrong but there are currently 4 997’s on Autotrader alone under 20k all you have to do is check my friend 👍

I thought the 997’s were twice that?

@alsatch_

10 ай бұрын

They are well priced and some very good deals out there

@MTbone7

10 ай бұрын

@@alsatch_ Good vid

996 c4s looks better than any gen 1 997

If I were buying a Porsche for investment, it would be the 911 Dakar... period...