Here's What One Month of Porsche 911 Ownership Has Taught Me

A brand new (to you) car is often leads to love at first sight, but what happens when the newness wears off and you transition to a long-term relationship? On this episode of eatsleepdrive we talk about what I've learned in a little over a month of ownership with my 911 and answers the question of what it's like after the initial drive.

[jirenthegray]

I used to own a 996 911 Cabriolet back when I was in the US and I can tell you that Porsche 911s are the MOST practical supercars you can ever own. You can be soft or hard on it and it can take it. It's a really fun car to drive. I'm looking forward to getting the 997 next here in Japan.

[utrocks]

Have a 79 930 911 turbo. She’s amazing. Oil cooled, loud, handles well, and shifting through the gears in a true manual from the 80’s is second to none

[acereport]

My Lexus has 3 settings for the suspension. I had it in “comfort” mode because the ride is softer but my daughter was sliding around in the back when cornering so I switched it to “sport” and the body roll pretty much stopped. I think it’s very useful depending on what you’re attempting to do with the vehicle.

[opethmike]

Congratulations! It's a really great feeling getting one's dream car. I'm a Corvette guy, and man, that feeling when I bought my first one.

[benshaer]

You're right about to some extent about the pendulum effect. I've seen a 997 CS stock spinning on some bends, Thunderhill track in CA turn 1 as an example, doing 90 mph and the same year Cayman S, 987, doing the same speed, the Cayman S just sliced through. You will not experience the pendulum effect on the street but on the track better know how to trail brake, don't lift, and throttle steer. Physics rule at the end, Porsche just knows how to push it. At the end of the day in the track light weight mid engine cars rules in dynamics and the model/brands rule in boulevard/street cruising bragging rights.

[joegf]

At 5:50, "the widow maker" comments you're hearing are a reputation from the 70s that won't die. The 70s 911 Turbos that had a lot of power and immense turbo lag. You would get a violent boost of sudden power, lose control, and die. It's kinda badass

[soILLitsADVISED]

I don’t wanna hear anyone outside of Doug Demuro mention “quirks”

[avolkoff]

Headlight can be programmed to be always on whenever the engine is running and will switch off once you shut off.

[frontrowguy]

Nice Video. I own a 2015 911 S and it finally has auto headlights. You are correct, it is really hard to break the back loose unless you drive at 8/10 on a hot road in the middle of the summer. Then maybe... Also, not sure about the 997, but in the 991 with a sunroof, if you have the sunroof open and you go above 75, the wing will actually rise about 10 degrees higher so you can see it in the mirrors. Love that.

[DJMotoVlogs]

I cant wait to be able to own a Porsche man. These cars seems to have the right balance of comfort and performance.

[vdubjetta]

I owned one for (2) years... once all the little plastic pieces and rubber hoses start failing (due to age) all the tiny maintenance bills begin to start adding up to thousands and thousands. I spent about $6k on my car in 2 years and another $6k in modifications. It was a blast to own, was actually a very reliable DD, but I ended up needing more space/comfort creatures and landed back in an Audi that I am currently modifying. It was my extra 3rd car, and I wont be back in one until its my 4th car. I highly encourage everyone that is in to sports car to atleast own one for some amount of time

[ChrisHS]

997.1 turbo with the dsc is a game changer. What really works well on a turbo is the bilstein B8s with Gmg lowering springs, gt2 rear bar and the dsc.

[gregorytrane]

Too bad about the firm suspension. Porche might want to offer a real adaptive ride control personalized to the driver's taste, mood and ability to handle this race car. Another point to consider is that in Europe, particularly in Germany, those Barvarians fix their roads. In America, we often do it when it's an absolute necessity or when you can actually plant small trees in the pot holes. Just a thought.

[mikemaguire]

I absolutely love the sound when I start my 997 C2S!!
I'll sit there in the garage (with the door open) and soak in the sound until it idles down.😊

[kdudutse]

first time i heard, that a 997 c2s is called a “widowmaker”
930 turbo is a real “widowmaker”
in 997 family, you can try that nickname on GT2 only, and even than, its not close enough to be there

[appleapple]

I have an 05 carrera s and trust me, the cold start is incredible

[MiniacPL]

Stock 997 C2S suspension is based on cheapest Bilstein B4s shocks. PASM suppoused to be 'active susspension', but that B4s Damptronic shocks don't do their job at all (you get B12 Damptronic with Turbo and GT3). The PASM (beside choosed mode) is working with G-sensors, but in 997.1 it's 2-axis modul, and you can't even get much better TPC one. With stock PASM modul the ride is much to soft, or MUCH to harsh. Suspension and brakes are the first things that needs to be moded on that car.

[grahamdutton]

Loving the vids on your 997. Am thinking about buying one myself this autumn.
And thanks for not producing videos that only focus on exhaust noise or show guys doing asinine, tire smoking starts. So great to see an adult talking about a fine car. Keep up the good work.
Q: Hows the sound system? (which one does yours have?)

[ImAlrightITHINK]

That way you can turn your headlights off when you're running from Cops and get into an ally way 👍

[briantracy]

I've had a rear tire blow out on my 64 CORVAIR while pushing it hard mid-corner and had no problem... Porsche's post 1980's are very stable.