The Porsche 997 Turbo Is One of the Greatest 911s Ever Made

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Porsche 997 Turbo review! The 997 Porsche 911 Turbo is an amazing bargain. Today I'm reviewing the 997 Turbo, and I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of one of the best overall modern 911 models. Then I'm going to drive the 997 Turbo and I'll review the driving experience, and I'll show you what it's like on the road with a great car.

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00:00 THIS...
00:36 CARS & BIDS!!!
01:12 OVERVIEW
02:13 Powertrain
02:39 Last of the Manuals
03:22 Quirks & Features
04:01 Interior
05:34 Analog Guage Cluster
06:09 Infotainment Center
07:35 Performance Buttons
09:07 Lap Timer
09:32 Cup Holders
10:51 Storage
11:47 Frunk
12:36 Front Distinguishing Features
13:26 Rear Distinguishing Features
14:28 Engine
16:45 Driving Experience
21:51 Outro & DougScore

[lne]

Remember 5 years ago, Doug said that the 997 Turbo is a Bargain…..oh, how times have changed 😢

[AP-oprc]

I’ve worked on a couple pretty high horsepower 997s and the manual trans is so insanely overbuilt stock that guys run over 1000whp through them without reliability issues at all really. Stock trans, stock clutch. Hilarious how different the design approach is with this car vs some other sports cars. Runs great in the rain and snow, built to be beaten to pieces for many many miles. Just an absolute warrior.

[emreevo]

2007? It could come out today and still wouldn't look out of place. Porsche really makes timeless looking cars.

[urgetodrive]

Worth a mention that this generation 911 Turbo was the last to feature the vaunted "Mezger" engine. Legend. Shocked that Doug didn't mention it at all.

[chartreux]

These are so insanely common here in Germany for a Reason, because it*s one of the Greatest Porsche 911s
There is not one Day on the Autobahn and in a Big City where i don*t see at least a Couple of them, very reliable as well, which is why these are often Daily Drivers for People here
Prost & Cheers from the Bavarian Alps

[michaelschmalz]

I bought one of these in 2007 and still own it. I agree that it is the greatest Porsche. I will never get rid of it. World class performance and zero depreciation. Added a sport exhaust and a Cobb tune making it even better. Over 550 hp now and 550 Fulbright of torque. I own several older Porsches but this is my favorite.

[luid]

I really miss Doug trying to fit himself in the back seats. Bring that back! hahaha

[cafe]

Clarkson agreed with you, it was this car that won him over in terms of its real world speed vs the ferrari of the time. Its a great segment in the Top Gear series, one of my favorite bits.

[JETZcorp]

The 997.2 Turbo didn't just get a boost in power. It got a whole new engine with nothing shared. The 997.1 has the famous "Mezger" engine which dates back to the air-cooled days and is easily Porsche's most famous engine. Not shared with lesser model 997s, only GT-cars and Turbo. The 997.2 shared the all-new direct injected engine with the Carrera models and even Cayman and Boxster. At the time this raised eyebrows, since the Mighty Turbo was sharing engine architecture with the lowly cost-cut base Boxster. History has ultimately shown that the new engine architecture is excellent and has cemented Porsche's once-questionable reputation for reliability. However if you want 1, 700hp in your 911, you probably still want the Mezger.

[CTProductionCo]

My manual 997.1 Turbo has 135K miles and has many many more to go. I drive it every day and love it. You really can’t go wrong with this car.

[whlhousediecast]

Doug: "I'm not a Porsche guy"
Also Doug: "I just purchased my dream car...a Porsche Carrera GT"
Also Doug: "the 997 Turbo is one of the greatest sports car in the world!...maybe I should buy it"

[robzee]

I've lived with a 2010 997.2 Turbo as a daily for exactly one year now. Black on black. As a first-time Porsche owner, I've made the following observations with it being my first 911 experience: (1) It still turns heads... Every day. Albeit, mostly teenagers yelling "Rev it!!!" and Porsche drivers who know and respect what this car embodies. (2) I keep getting told by other Porsche owners that it's a modern classic and the one to have at the moment. I exit the conversations after a few minutes of silence and mouth breathing by the person across from me. (3) There's visible weekly undertones I sense telepathically where my wife signals "Trade it for a Macan so the kids can fit in it" (4) I love the violent way in which it delivers power. Brings me joy every day and even after a year, I keep finding reasons to go out for a drive in it. It never gets boring. (5) I really can't stop looking at it, especially from the back. So sexy. And I catch the neighborhood guys with their bloated 991's and 992's doing the same ... So, for those on the fence, get one. You won't be disappointed.

[S]

The 997 is my favorite 911 of all time. Between the Turbo and Turbo S to the GT3RS, they are just all fantastic

[SpeedIng]

The 997.1 Turbo is simply amazing. I remember being a passenger in it back in the day, with a friend of mine driving it, already working at Porsche. I was completely flashed by the acceleration, even more at higher speeds above 250kph. It was like accelerating a normal fast car from 50 to 100. It was like god mode in 2007. But it was really comfortable as well. I'd love to buy one now, but too many other seem to have the same idea ;-)

[BeanEW]

I have a 996TT since 2007 and still have her. I don't drive her too often because she is 750 miles away but she puts a smile on my face every time when I did. This car is not about 0-60, it is about 60-120; you can't believe how fast it goes there.

[Shooter]

The little “pocket” in the passenger side door sill is an umbrella holder. Porsche sold, and still sells, a small Porsche branded umbrella that fits perfectly in that spot.

[NoelKunz]

My favorite Porsche. I don’t care what anyone says. Drove one for a week through Napa Valley and it was incredible. My wife enjoyed her endless wine, and I enjoyed the roads.

[magnusandersson]

Your first review of the 997 turbo is what made me discover your channel, since it´s my favourite car ever.
Thank you for doing an updated review for me to watch over and over againg.

[King_Lincoln-]

This interior of the 911 997 is the real interior of a sports car. I wouldn't change a thing, it's just timeless and beautiful.

[Neophobic]

the 997 is my favorite generation of 911 by far. The .1 GT3 with the funny wing is my absolute dream car. Gon get it in white