{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The Porsche Everyone Wants - Is The 997 Worth it?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-porsche-everyone-wants-is-the-997-worth-it","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/663816af21435d0012a2e8a3/e/695aa37dfcfcf09e55dc9ea1/media.mp3","description":"In this episode of Rennthusiast Radio, you hear the full ownership story behind one of the most talked-about modern 911s. Will breaks down eight months with his 2009 997.2 Carrera S manual in Guards Red. The good, the bad, and the expensive.You hear how he found a rare manual car in a sea of PDKs. You hear what felt off right after delivery. You hear how $13,000 in maintenance and mods changed the car, and his opinion of the platform.We talk real buying advice. What to ask sellers. What PPIs miss. Why borescope proof matters. Why cold second gear surprises owners. Why the 997.2 feels different from both older air-cooled cars and newer 991s.If you are shopping for a 997.2, this episode matters. If you already own one, this will sound familiar.Topics covered: • Finding a rare 997.2 manual • Ownership reality after 80k+ miles • Transmission behavior and cold shifting • Exhaust, suspension, and seat upgrades • $13k in work, what was worth it • Is the 997.2 really an $80k driving experience • Would he buy another oneWatch Will’s full video series on the car on the Rennthusiast YouTube channel. Check out Derek’s reviews and ownership stories on ElevenAfterNine.Subscribe, leave a comment, and tell us if you think the 997 is actually worth it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":220.94,"endTime":222.14,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911S","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/2013_Porsche_911_Carrera_4S_%28991%29_%289626546987%29.jpg","quote":"...t worth it compared to the other cars,  the other 911s you've owned,  both older and younger?","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 911 is a high-performance sports car that has been in production since 1964, known for its distinctive design and rear-engine layout. It is significant in the automotive world for its blend of luxury, speed, and everyday usability, making it a favorite among car enthusiasts. 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