Where is the GT4?!?!
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the creator explains the absence of GT4 content and the reasons behind it. After seven months of owning a Porsche GT4, the car was returned to Porsche under the lemon law due to ongoing mechanical issues, including AC and radiator problems. The creator then introduces their new car, a 2024 BMW M4 Competition xDrive, and shares their experience with it. Though they still prefer the GT4, they plan to track the M4 and look forward to eventually purchasing a Porsche GT3. The video ends with a hopeful outlook for future car content.
Takeaways
- 🚗 The channel creator has been inactive for almost a year but plans to release more content in 2024.
- ❌ The Porsche GT4 was sold back to Porsche as it turned out to be a lemon, with multiple issues.
- 🔧 The GT4 had persistent problems with the AC, radiator fans, and even a misfire in Cylinder 6.
- 😓 Despite Porsche's efforts to fix the car, it spent more time in the shop, leading to a buyback under lemon law.
- 🏎️ The creator has replaced the GT4 with a 2024 BMW M4 Competition xDrive in Boston Green Metallic.
- ⚖️ Although the M4 is not as good a driver’s car as the GT4, it's faster and more suited for daily driving.
- 📉 The M4 is much cheaper than the GT4, helping the creator save money while still enjoying a fun, powerful car.
- 🔄 The M4 is a transitional car, as the creator plans to eventually buy a Porsche GT3 in the next 4-5 years.
- 💡 Despite the bad experience with the GT4, the creator remains a big fan of Porsche's engineering.
- 📹 The creator plans to make more videos diving into the M4’s features and their experience with the car.
Q & A
Why has the content creator not posted GT4 videos for nearly a year?
-The content creator stopped uploading GT4 content due to several issues with the car, including frequent malfunctions and repairs. Additionally, some video footage for planned content was corrupted, further delaying uploads.
What happened to the GT4 car featured in previous videos?
-The GT4 was returned to Porsche as part of a buyback under the lemon law. The car had multiple unresolved issues, including problems with the AC, radiator fan, and eventually a cylinder misfire.
What specific issues did the content creator face with the GT4?
-The GT4 had several issues, including an AC malfunction, a check engine light, radiator fan problems, and a misfire in cylinder 6. Despite repeated repairs and replacements, the problems persisted, leading to the car being returned.
How did Porsche handle the buyback process for the GT4?
-Porsche was cooperative during the buyback process, which took about two months. The creator was refunded the amount spent on the car, including partial reimbursement for extras like PPF (paint protection film).
What car did the content creator purchase after returning the GT4?
-After returning the GT4, the content creator purchased a 2024 BMW M4 Competition xDrive in Boston Green Metallic.
How does the BMW M4 compare to the GT4 in the content creator's opinion?
-The creator acknowledges that the GT4 is a superior driver's car, particularly for cornering and track use. However, the BMW M4 is more suitable as a daily driver, offering more power, comfort, and all-wheel drive, although it lacks the same level of driving engagement.
What are the content creator’s future car plans?
-The creator is saving up for a Porsche GT3, with the goal of purchasing one in the next 4-5 years. In the meantime, the BMW M4 is considered a transitional car.
What modifications does the content creator plan for the BMW M4?
-The creator plans to install lowering springs, new wheels, and a midpipe on the BMW M4 but does not intend to heavily modify the car.
Why did the content creator describe the BMW M4 as a transitional car?
-The BMW M4 is described as a transitional car because the creator's ultimate goal is to purchase a Porsche GT3. The M4 serves as a temporary vehicle while saving up for the GT3.
How does the content creator feel about the Porsche brand despite the issues with the GT4?
-Despite the problems with the GT4, the creator remains a fan of Porsche, praising their engineering and driving experience. They plan to buy another Porsche, specifically aiming for a GT3 in the future.
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