When it comes to American muscle car owners, they usually have little respect for European sports cars because they believe that car manufacturers from the Old Continent rarely produce vehicles that can match the power and affordability of US-made muscle cars. However, the opinion of muscle car owners can change when they come across a well-maintained used car like a Porsche 911, as shown in the video above.
The video, posted on the Gearbox Geek YouTube channel, showcases a well-preserved 2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S. This video channel is known for providing detailed reviews, such as a 40,000-mile review of a Jeep Wrangler.
This particular Porsche 911 is a 997-gen model, equipped with all-wheel drive and a 3.8-liter flat-six engine in the rear. It delivers 355 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The car features a Tiptronic automatic transmission, which the owner isn’t completely thrilled about. Nevertheless, considering that it’s a second-hand car in mint condition, he understands that he can’t be too picky about it.
When it was brand new in 2008, the car had a price tag of $114,035. It stands out from other 997 models due to its unique features, such as red tinted tail lights, the Sport Chrono package, and a full-leather Sand Beige interior.
In 2020, the car was sold to the current owner, who equipped it with reproduction Fuchs black wheels. He proudly states that in his three years of ownership, the car has never gotten dirty enough to require a wash. Additionally, the car has never been exposed to rain, further demonstrating how well it’s been taken care of.
When Gearbox Geek purchased the car in 2020, it had only 8,200 miles on the odometer. As of last month, it has only reached 9,700 miles. In other words, on average, this red 997 has traveled just 646.6 miles per year since it was first bought back in 2008.
But how does it compare to driving a muscle car? According to the video, the actual owner initially found it difficult to get excited about driving a Porsche. However, after spending some time behind the wheel of the German-made sports car, he realized that the experience was unlike anything else, even with the automatic gearbox.
The 997 generation of the Porsche 911 was launched in 2004, following the controversial 996-gen, which introduced water cooling for the first time in this iconic two-door coupe. Manufactured until 2013 at the company’s factory in Stuttgart, Germany, the 997 was available in various versions, including the base Carrera, Targa, Turbo, GT2, and GT3.
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