Should I upgrade my GT4 to the new manual GT3??
03-27-2017, 12:17 PM
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ahemmm - I'm passing for a 991.2 GT3 RS 
There won't be any allocation problems if you are a repeat buyer and have already paid a deposit (as I have).
In the real world the GT4 is just as quick as a GT3 and is more liveable - unless you are a superstar driver and to be frank, there are no superstar drivers on here we're largely just older guys that like our cars.
There won't be any allocation problems if you are a repeat buyer and have already paid a deposit (as I have). In the real world the GT4 is just as quick as a GT3 and is more liveable - unless you are a superstar driver and to be frank, there are no superstar drivers on here
we're largely just older guys that like our cars.OKAY - LETS SUM IT UP - I do not deny the above statement. If you have a slot( and at MSRP) and you love a "manual" there is no doubt one would be nuts to pass up on a .2 GT3 with a manual. Will I ever be able to get more out of the .2GT3 on the street than my GT4 - Absolutely not. But 500 HP, NA, Manual is all that a Purist can dream of. If I could keep both I would. But have no room for two plus, no time to enjoy both. But - make no bones about it- if I could not get a .2GT3 and I had a GT4 I would not be losing sleep over it. I would probably just be telling myself that I just saved about $75,000. But -knowing I can get one, I can not pass on her.
The great info I obtain from these awesome forums allows me to make the most "rational" decision. If I can get my promised allocation at MSRP for a manual GT3 early next year I will almost certainly take it. The better engine, and better gear ratios would be the biggest reasons for me.
I will however drive a GT3 prior to making this choice as I already think the GT4 is awesome fun.
03-27-2017, 01:45 PM
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03-27-2017, 01:51 PM
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03-27-2017, 01:53 PM
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Doesn't sound like you were too far off the line with your laptime 
Braking late for the fast right-hander at the end of the straight can help accumulate a few more mph too...
Braking late for the fast right-hander at the end of the straight can help accumulate a few more mph too...
03-27-2017, 01:55 PM
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03-27-2017, 01:58 PM
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03-27-2017, 02:16 PM
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I guess some assume we have knowledge of all things since birth and to ask questions is a sign of weakness?...Some recognize it is the wise person who seeks knowledge from others who may have first-hand experience with the question at hand.....
I think the GT4 is a special car----nothing to apologize for on any level (except gearing...lol) Like others have said, if you have the means and this next gt3 looks to be very special---get the GT3...you can always locate a nice GT4...but a .2 GT3 manual will be very hard to come by for a few years if economy stays strong....I want to own a Gt3, but it doesn't serve my personal needs---as a daily driver---it was not as good as my 911 S---- I do not track and I very much enjoy going for weekly drives and listening to music with my lady on the stereo----If I could justify both---I would own both---the GT3's I have driven were incredible.
Let us know what you decide....
Cheers
I think the GT4 is a special car----nothing to apologize for on any level (except gearing...lol) Like others have said, if you have the means and this next gt3 looks to be very special---get the GT3...you can always locate a nice GT4...but a .2 GT3 manual will be very hard to come by for a few years if economy stays strong....I want to own a Gt3, but it doesn't serve my personal needs---as a daily driver---it was not as good as my 911 S---- I do not track and I very much enjoy going for weekly drives and listening to music with my lady on the stereo----If I could justify both---I would own both---the GT3's I have driven were incredible.
Let us know what you decide....
Cheers
03-27-2017, 03:02 PM
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03-27-2017, 03:15 PM
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Very very odd. At PBIR on the back straight in my old 991.1 GT3 I literally ran away from my buddy's GT4 with headers. Literally pulled 5-7 car lengths down the back straight!!
03-27-2017, 03:18 PM
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The only time we ran it I was on my second or third lap at the track (first time ever tracking), so not really a good comparison. Driver!
03-27-2017, 03:45 PM
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03-27-2017, 03:47 PM
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Yeah, that part was a no go for me. I would have to sell my GT3 now, and then wait a year to get another one. Too many nice driving opportunities, and I am not getting any younger!
03-27-2017, 05:37 PM
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