5 Reasons I SOLD My 997 Porsche 911 Turbo...and Why I'll Only Buy Air Cooled 911’s From Here On Out

The 997 Porsche 911 Turbo in manual has always been a bucket list car for me to own, yet I sold mine less than a year after buying it. What gives?

Well, watch this video and you'll find out. While there’s so much to be impressed by with the 997 Porsche 911 Turbo, especially a coupe in manual, there are also some real downsides to this car that got in the way of my really being able to enjoy the ownership experience.

Frankly, it just really didn't deliver, and as a result I sold my Guards Red 997 Porsche 911 Turbo in 6 speed manual inside of 6 months...at a financial loss!

So, want to learn more? Check out this video and you’ll learn:

- Why I bought a 997 Porsche 911 turbo
- What I thought of the manual transmission in this 07 911 turbo
- Whether the legendary Metzger engine in the 997 turbo is truly as bulletproof as its reputed to be
- Why a low mileage garage queen Porsche 911 turbo was a mistake for me to own
- Why I prefer air cooled Porsches over the 997.1 generation of the turbo
- Why I won’t own another water cooled Porsche 911
- What I’m thinking about buying to replace the Turbo

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0:00 Start
1:35 Reason #1 I sold my 997.1 Porsche 911 turbo
3:11 Reason #2 I sold my 911 Turbo
4:15 Reason #3 I sold my 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo
7:26 The 4th reason I sold the 997.1 turbo in 6MT
8:32 Reason #5 I sold my 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo

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Rennthusiast (formerly Bavarian Enthusiast TV) is for the most part a Porsche 911 channel centering on experiencing air cooled Porsches, but will also feature other vintage, analog vehicles I add to the collection. The channel is the result of my deep passion for air cooled Porsches, my interest in the air cooled Porsche community, my obsession with modding, improving, buying and selling cars in general and my desire to put myself out there on YouTube and share these passions with other enthusiasts.

Porsches I currently own or have owned:

1995 Porsche 911 993 Coupe in polar silver
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera in guards red
2007 Porsche 911 997.1 Turbo in guards red (SOLD)
2009 Porsche 911 997.2 C4S PDK (SOLD)

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[truthserum]

This was probably the most honest and intelligent YouTube video I have seen . I have owned 3 turbos and many other high performance csrs and could easily relate to everything that you said. Kudos to you for honesty.

[iOnline]

20 years from now a man will be telling us the same thing while comparing the then current model to this 2007 911 Turbo

[timholt]

I've sold over 120 997.1 Turbos, 100+ 996 Turbos since 2001.
Never saw a single one of these cars have the coolant pipes leaking or a spun cam. Some had 30K + miles.
Does it happen? Yes.
Do GT2's, GT3's and Turbos' all with Mezger motors occasionally have a coolant line partially separate? Yes.
Do they all fail? Absolutely not.
Do shops love to scare the shit out of owners? Yes.

[danielsonscott]

I own the same car, 997.1 Turbo and just love it, never get tired of looking at it, not to tell that this model can keep up with today's sports cars up front with no problem, the heritage of the Porsche Turbo will stand for ever!

[detonator]

My friend had a 992 for over a year. He also has a 993 C4. He sold his 992 and bought another air cooled 1982 G-model 911 to keep his 993 company. Never looked back. These new ones are great cars and much faster than the old ones but they don't have the same feeling and atmosphere in them. They're just too good and digital. And they're BIG compared to old Porsches. It's like back in the day when everyone wanted a quartz watch because they're so accurate but eventually went back to less accurate mechanical watches because they have SOUL. That's what those old cars have. Technically they're not as good... and they lose in acceleration, top speed, everything... but not everything is measured by numbers.

[ramontapanes]

I have the same car and it's always hard to explain to people why I don't drive it as much as my others. You hit the nail right on the head with this video. Now I don't feel like I'm the only one. "For me" great video!

[itisaporsche]

Two years ago I sold (regret) my 95 993. I do miss it. My 991.2 is wonderful. But I miss entering the 993 and taking in the smell of oil and old leather.

[tedjohnson]

Nice video. Jay Leno (on a recent Jay Leno’s Garage episode) said modern cars rev too fast. He likes the sound cars make when... they’re climbing the rev range, but with modern sports cars (especially with automatics and DCT), the revs climb so fast, shift so fast, and have so many gears it’s like “zip! zip! zip! Now you’re in jail.”

[royramdeen]

Spun crankshaft is the first I heard of. I think people just make too much of these issues, same with the IMS. The percentage of failues are minimal. Great vlog.

[doctortruth]

This is a classic example of wanting a car that is slow enough to be fun.

[NathanDean]

The 997 are the best looking Porsche by far. Followed by the 993. The 997 is perfect. Not too big not too small and water cooled is a big plus because it’s a more powerful and efficient engine. I like the naturally aspirated variety. The 3.8 liter with 385 HP is absolutely perfect engine.

[NINE]

Totally makes sense that you sold it. Anxiety over breakdowns and speeding tickets is no fun.

[maverics]

Good discussion, and a lot of good points made. How you described your 993, as your forever car that you've formed a bond with, is how I feel about my 996tt.. That's why Porsche is an awesome brand- even though they offer fewer models than other car manufacturers, they've manage to create a diverse product portfolio where they offer something for everyone!

[fabulousfab_ffm]

I wouldn't be able to connect with a Turbo never being allowed to pass 70 mph, either! Cheers from Germany!

[crossroadz]

I did a similar thing with a 997.1 GT3 for which I paid near the top of the market for a beautiful car. I promptly sold it when I realized that I have to track it to drive it as it was designed to drive. However, I then went in a different direction. Instead of going air-cooled, I went to the Boxster platform. I owned a '96 993 for 10 years and since these cars are now 25 years old, they really need a thorough mechanical refurbishment including a top end job on the engine and a suspension refresh. I was probably looking at $30000 or more which is more than I wanted to spend. I originally did not consider a Boxster as I was a bit of a 911 snob. But I have found to really love the Boxster. They are around the same size as a 993 and fly under the radar like the air cooled cars did 20 years ago. I now have a 2011 987 Boxster Spyder which I really enjoy. At this point I would consider adding a modern 911 (thinking 992) but not replacing the Boxster.

[The_guy_on_the_internet]

"My car is too fast". Man.... that's the kind of problem I'm too broke to understand

[davonpointer]

All your thoughts are valid, ultimately you have to bond with a car! Looking forward to seeing the 993!

[NSXavier]

09:47 - 100% FACTS. That’s why I love my 997 Turbo. The bond with the car.

[TerryManitoba]

6 years ago I was looking at a 997 turbo. (I already owned my 993). Of course, it was blisteringly fast. My dealer let me have it for the weekend (right - was he crazy) so I took it. I liking it but with the AWD it just felt not playful enough. I returned it and asked to drive any of their 2 wheel drive 911s and after 2 miles I knew I did not want an AWD 911. Ended up buying a 07 GT3 - took the long way back from Toronto (4k miles). Still own and love both.
Great Channel Great content.

[stevensel]

Very thoughtful comments, I’m on my 4th 911, 996 thru 991.1 and am currently working on getting a 992. Never had the opportunity to own an air cooled one. But I certainly can appreciate the visceral response of driving a more responsive vehicle! How ever many of us are into cruising around!