Porsche 911 HONEST Ownership Review - 5,000 Miles update - Visiting Podium Place in 992 Carrera S

In March 2023 - I took a day to myself to visit podium place in my Porsche 911 (992) Carrera S. 5,000 Miles of ownership have been more than I could have expected from the car icon that is the 911.
HUGE thank you to Podium Place for the hours SIM experience - which I highly recommend and to @seenthroughglass for his extraordinary coffee which I purchased whilst there also 👌👌👌
CMD has been set up as a You tube channel with a difference - info about the work we do at the end of this video - thank you for your support if you Made it this far ❤️❤️

[carfan]

In other words, you have just pointed out what a privilege it is to own a 911. And I agree with you 😎

[DH-rebt]

I am a car mad dad myself and also have a 992 Carrera S (manual clutch though) and this is the first video of yours I have seen. Really liked the honest review and agree with your points. Also good idea about donating the proceeds to charity! Shame not more youtubers do the same. Thums up from me! You have a new subscriber!

[benicia]

awesome stuff. i've had a 992 s cab for a year now, been babying it until recently, and i discovered that this thing is *fast*. it puts the power down so well for a RWD; as a contrast, the BMW F10 M5 is spinning rear tires all day when i hit the throttle, while the 992 is smooth. just a great car.

[richardburhouse]

Nice video, I’ve run a 992 C4S as a daily for the last two years and concur. The best car I’ve ever owned by a mile, so easy to drive, so quick, even quite practical (for a sports car).

[leekindell]

had my 21, 000 mile 991.2 turbo s 2017 for 4 months. under warranty thank god, never had so many issues with a car brand. Wheel bearing, engine mount, condenser leak, handbrake issue, leaking rear wiper and yesterday tested the gutters in my sunroof and its pouring water out inside car down the side pillars by seat belt exits into car. If i get one more issue the car is going. However it drives amazing... oh and when i got car Nottingham porsche complete fools, did service and 111 point check for warranty..missed the broken spring on rear....i discovered it and was rusted on the snap so had been done a while

[plasticbadger]

Great review thanks! Can’t wait to pick mine up in a week. 😊
Also really great that you donate the proceeds of your channel to such a worthy cause. As someone with a channel on my own (not this one or car related) I know how much time effort and cost goes into producing content! Bravo. 👏🏼

[PBRF]

Just a note on the 911 seats. If you're a bigger gentleman with broader shoulders (around 50 inch chest +) you may struggle to fit in the (18 way) sport seats, which I believe you @carmaddad have. I sat in a 992 Turbo and I didn't really fit in the Sport seats. I kind of just sat on top and it was very uncomfortable. They do a (14 way) comfort seat which was much better. Just wanted to point this out if any bigger gents are thinking of buying a 911 and then don't fit in.

[jonasirw]

Love what you’re doing with this channel! Awesome way to give back to your community!!

I have the exact same car and spec as you - (mine is dolomite silver metallic), same spyder wheels etc but mine is manual which is a blast to drive.

I have had more cars that I care to count but this one…I have never loved a car this much and I have no intention of ever selling it.

I’m 6ft 1 and the only thing that drives me crazy about it is the visor doesn’t extend along the side window and the sun will pierce through that gap and blinds the crap out of me.

[villaman]

Great review. OPC Nottingham is my PCGB region OPC of choice (R8). I sit really between several regions (R5 North West & R8 East Mids) and in my experience of the OPC's who cater for R5 & R8 ...Nottingham are by far the best ...Look forward to more content

[rossdonison]

Awesome video. I agree with your perspective after owning mine for a year or so. Absolutely brilliant car for nearly all purposes, especially the fun ones. I agree some of the switchgear and touch surfaces are a bit chintzy. Not terrible, but somewhat noticeable, gor me especially the power window and mirror controls. That’s about it. Enjoy your car, and continued good luck with the channel! I love the donation format.

[jonfrench]

Lovely to see this honest review. Something I’m beginning to think is that the 4.0 718 is the porsche of the moment IF you want the original experience of sound and dynamic ability. Very interested in your view

[SeaJayBelfast]

Awesome thumbnail. One of the nicest Porsche photos I've seen.

It's entirely the reason I clicked the video and the content then made me sub. Hopefully that's helpful info. Cheers!

PS let me know if you ever want to upgrade from the 911 and take my 2016 Dacia for a spin. 90 bhp is no joke.

[robertgregory]

My 2022 Carrera S Cab Manual will never see the track but I have tons of fun on back roads….nice review!

[MrHCars]

Good review mate! Good to see you're still enjoying the 992

[randallhill]

Great video and review, beautiful car and I like your Tudor Black Bay GMT.

[BrianStDenis-pjtq]

I think you nailed it. Sure, you can find a few faults, like with materials or road noise or tech package, small things like that. But, you don't find fault with quality and reliability. And, if you take it to the track, then it all makes sense. A key thing you said is when you said you got what you expected, maybe a little bit more. That is why 911s are so loved and have such good resale these days. Thanks.

[SaSa-fssb]

Is it comfy for a long journey ? How is the suspension over rough roads ?

[bobb]

Great review and interesting hearing about the track days. Picking up my 992 next week 😀

[Ignitionlife]

Great Video! My first video I've watched from your channel - definitely won't be the last!

[jonathanhamel]

I have the same configuration but in Bordeaux Red interior and it's a 4S.