911 Engine Misfire Disaster: How I Avoided a $4,500 Bill (3 Year Review)

They tell you the Porsche 911 is the "bulletproof" supercar you can drive every day. Last week, my 992 Targa 4 GTS proved them wrong. At just [Insert Mileage] km, my car went into limp mode with a massive engine misfire. The diagnosis was scary, and the potential repair bill was even scarier: $4,500 CAD. In this video, I’m sharing the full 3-year ownership review of my Manual Targa 4 GTS. We go beyond the spec sheet to talk about the real cost of owning a modern 911—including the "Targa Tax," the reliability of the roof mechanism, and exactly how much money (and sanity) I’ve lost keeping this car on the road. If you are looking for a Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide or wondering if you should own one out of warranty, you need to watch this. In this video: The Disaster: What actually happens when a 992 engine misfires. The Cost: Breaking down the invoice and how I paid $0. The Targa Tax: The truth about the roof rattles and mechanism failures. Maintenance Math: Real-world service costs for 3 years of ownership. The Verdict: Is the 911 Targa actually reliable compared to AMG or Lamborghini? 👇 Discussion: Knowing about the complex roof and potential sensor failures, would YOU keep a Targa 4 GTS out of warranty? Or is it a "lease only" car? Let me know in the comments! ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 The Misfire Disaster 1:15 Diagnosis & The $4,500 Quote 4:00 The "Targa Tax" (Roof Reliability) 7:00 Maintenance Costs vs. Rivals (AMG/Lambo) 8:30 Verdict: Keep or Sell? Welcome to Albert And Cars. I'm a Super Luxury Brand Specialist based in Toronto/Oakville, sharing the stories behind the world's most interesting cars and the people who drive them. From Porsches in the snow to the hidden stories of the car community, this is Behind the Drive. Connect with Albert: 📲 Instagram: @albertandcars | @albertc.grandtouring 📩 Business/Collaborations: [email protected] 📍 Grand Touring Automobiles – Oakville #Porsche911 #992Targa #PorscheReliability #CarReview #ManualTransmission #Targa4GTS #GrandTouringAutomobiles #AlbertAndCars #PorscheOwnership #CarMaintenance #EngineMisfire #911GTS