Porsche 991 GTS - Is this the BEST Porsche 911 991 you can buy?

Porsche 991 GTS - Is this the BEST Porsche 911 991 you can buy?

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Jason continues his quest to find the best modern Porsche 911 for all occasions. This week he's out in the 991.1 GTS, could this tick all of his boxes? Does it have what it takes?

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[wcrevlq]

My 991.1 S2 PDK had to go in repairs after an accident. I got a brand new 992 Gts PDK for a few months. Whilst it was fast I just couldn’t get on with it. There was no connection to the car and engine and I could barely hear any engine noise! When I finally got my car back….oh boy I was smiling and at that point I knew I could only ever change for a naturally aspirated upgrade!

[GeeMilner]

Just bought a 991.1 C2S from the guys at Ashgood, could recommend them enough. Incredible service, super friendly and always at the end of a phone!

[kam]

Couldn't agree more. I stumbled upon my .1 GTS but am so happy and blessed that I did. This one is a keeper

[ianreadman]

Jason, yes, yes, yes, great review! I've been saying for a while that the 15' 2WD GTS will become a classic and that you guys need to add one to your stable! I absolutely love mine, changed to FabSpeed sports headers which makes it sound amazing and had a custom carbon steering wheel done by Vivid Racing which totally transforms the look of the cabin. Buy it!!! :)

[alexmartinez]

Love the C2 GTS since 997 and the 991.1 ending. Amazing cars that will be adored and USED by lucky owners. Great episode!

[astonmartinvee]

Very good choice if you can get the right price. For a used one a well specified 991.1 Carerra 2S can give almost the same driving experience without the widebody and extra power and should be much cheaper. I have a C2S with PDK, PASM, Sport Chrono and they drive very similar. I recently looked at buying a GTS but the cost to change from the C2S wasn't worth it. I will definitely look at one of these next time round.

[revit]

Further to driving this car I did drive a 991.2 manual this weekend and actually I'm in love ... although it's lacking the noise the extra pace makes it superb

[jdjames]

I know this is an older video, but- Good review, like the channel! I subbed. I’ve been looking for a used GTS to pick up. Here lies the problem: I believe every car YouTuber has stated (many times) this car is a good value, and “ticks the performance options for less money”. I am here to say, this simply isn’t true, partly because of all the high praise it gets, I believe. This car is not a value used, it is highly sought after, and production #’s are much lower than Carrera S models. So in reality, i can get a used Carrera “S” with most or almost all of the GTS options for less money than an actual GTS with lower miles. So this value option is only true if you buy new, and the dealer doesn’t mark up the order or car your buying. People are going to blast me for this, and it’s Ok, 911’s are massively overpriced in the last couple years, especially the used ones. I’m actually trying to find a used one that is 991.1, and they are either beat up and abused, or just simply too much money for what they are. I know the 911 is a classic, and a great car overall, but there simply is too many other “fast” car options now that are not only faster, but less money. Will they hold their value as well? Probably not, but unless your buying a GT3 used or new, these cars are not good investments, they will still loose money and depreciate, but because people are treating them that way, nobody that owns them is actually driving them, they garage queen them to a life of short weekend drives to cars for coffee, which honestly is a travesty. I guess the biggest thing that bothers me is that cost of entry into the 911 club is so expensive now you have to choose between sending one of your kids to college or having a car. Or your just simply so rich you can do both, and chances are your not a car guy then, your just a super rich guy who will buy a 911 and not know the real difference between it and a C8 Corvette, something many of my friends are telling me I should buy instead. Porsches are not cheap, never have been, i get that, but when did they become the car for the “super” rich only, not for the guy who does “well” but has to be smart with money. It’s a real bummer, honestly. I guess if I found out I had like 5 years to live, I’d probably buy one anyway, but how else is it justified? I would certainly end up divorced, then I guess I’d need the car to go on dates 😂

[joaquinjavaloyesruiz]

991.1 the last mainline 911 with naturally aspirated engine. The one to have. In any of the versions.

[UKRR]

Nice review. I have a 991.1 c2s and your summary is spot on for the last of the NA non gt3 911s

[victorbushell]

Great review, but then I would say that as I have one. The 991.1 manual GTS is Porsche’s best kept secret, the only problem is that there are so few around. : -(

[MagicAyrtonforever]

I totally agree, I've never been a fan of mouse fur with added cheese.. Centre lock wheels are also a massive pain.

[TheMpamMpam]

The crazy thing with u two is that u r both equally entertaining to watch! It doesn't matter who does the review, it is great and on point. Of course we prefer u both on the screen together!

[saegaema]

I suspect the 27, 000+ who have viewed this feel pretty much the same way I do. I felt like I was sitting in the passenger seat and you were talking directly to me. Jason, thanks for the ride and the info!

[dynasys]

I agree that this car will become a future classic. Jason, as well as others, makes the point that it has an intoxicating sound track that is lost in the turbos. Everybody knows the benefits of turbos but the engagement that you get with a manual NA car cannot be replaced simply by more torque and speed. In 20 years, when EV's are much more common, it is cars like this that will attract real petrol heads.

[dannytaylor]

Bought a near new lava orange 991.2 GTS last August, replacing my Aston Martin V8 Vantage S, which in turn replaced a V8 Vantage. I besotted. It's such an incredible car. I still cannot wipe the smile off my face every time I drive it, which is very regularly. Very much enjoy watching your content Jason and love your collection.

[yyz]

I went all leather, instead of Alcantara, with my 991.1 GTS, 7MT against the advice of all my mates. After the fad passes, it proven to be the proper long-term decision (and includes seat cooling as a bonus).

[mstSean]

In addition to Jason's comments the 991.1 X51 powerkit that comes in the GTS is the most extensive on ever offered. It includes unique port and polished head, cam and intake manifold. Interesting read below if you want technical details. Much more extensive than the 991.2 power kit that is minor turbo part change.

[adrianadrianp]

Loved my GTS, don’t forget you can’t spec up the wide body or centre locks on any other carrera

[benbav]

Thanks. GTS models always have to work extra hard because the next generation isn’t going be far off. Porsche have to walk a fine line between truly great cars and parts-bin specials. This one looks as though it’s well on the right side of that line.