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1000 Days with the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS - After The Honeymoon Phase Ends

1,000 days. Thousands of kilometers. Zero regrets. Everyone tells you what a Porsche is like on Day 1—the smell of the leather, the status, the excitement of the hand-over. But what is it like to actually live with a Manual 911 Targa 4 GTS after the "honeymoon phase" ends? In this video, I’m breaking down the 20 things I’ve learned after three years of daily driving, track days, and family trips. From the "Manual Engagement Tax" to why I refuse to keep this car as a garage queen for the next owner, we’re diving deep into the mechanical, psychological, and financial reality of 911 ownership. Whether you are looking to buy your first Porsche at Grand Touring Automobiles or you’re a long-time enthusiast, this is the reality of the 911 experience beyond the badge. In this video: 0:00 - The 1,000 Day Reality 1:30 - Mechanical Truths: Use it or Lose it 3:45 - The Psychology of the "Garage Queen" 5:20 - Financial Perspective: GTS vs. The Market 7:50 - Family & The 911 (Chloe & Madison’s perspective) 9:15 - The Final Verdict: Is it a "Forever Car"? Connect with Me: 📲 IG: @albertandcars | @TheAlbertC | @albertc.grandtouring 📍 Grand Touring Automobiles – Oakville 📩 Collaboration: [email protected]