Would you trade a GTS for a GT3?
10-09-2015, 12:34 AM
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10-09-2015, 09:15 AM
#32
When I purchased my 911/50 it was the same price as the GT3. I thought about it long and hard. I never track the car and never will (I used to track my previous 911's but I lost interest in it). In the end I decided that I would RARELY use the extra performance of the GT3. However, I enjoy my sunroof/Burmeister etc. all the time. So for me it was easy and I passed on the GT3.
10-09-2015, 09:29 AM
#33
IMO - To make a solid decision - you need to find some way to drive or ride in a GT3.
In my case, my GTS is a convertible..so no. However; if I didn't love cabs - I'd be all over the GT3..!
In my case, my GTS is a convertible..so no. However; if I didn't love cabs - I'd be all over the GT3..!
10-09-2015, 09:47 AM
#34
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agree with others that the car is noisier than CS .I have driven the GT3 for 150 miles in one day around t and I never got out of the car and said it beat me up.
10-09-2015, 09:50 AM
#35
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I think GT3 is a very civilized car!!but as i said before I don't use it as a dd myself. I like to drive it on occasions when I am relaxed to enjoy it rather than because it is a harsh ride
10-09-2015, 11:22 AM
#36
Is it just me or does truly daily driving a gt3 seem foolish? It's not designed or intended as an everyday car. Yes it's street legal and competent on the street, but it's compromised in favor of track usage. Not to mention it comes with tires that aren't practical for street usage.
One sees quite a few gt3s being resold at around 5k miles or so. My guess is that the first owner ultimately realizes that they don't want to live with it on a daily basis like they thought they would.
I was going to suggest that it's also sort of douchey, but to be fair, no one other than a car enthusiast will notice your gt3. It's like the Nissan GTR, no one is going to notice and comment " hey sweet Ferrari, dude! How much did it cost?"
One sees quite a few gt3s being resold at around 5k miles or so. My guess is that the first owner ultimately realizes that they don't want to live with it on a daily basis like they thought they would.
I was going to suggest that it's also sort of douchey, but to be fair, no one other than a car enthusiast will notice your gt3. It's like the Nissan GTR, no one is going to notice and comment " hey sweet Ferrari, dude! How much did it cost?"
10-09-2015, 01:51 PM
#39
I daily a 991 GT3.
Came from a 991 C4S.
Honestly, there's no difference in terms of ride quality or comfort for either as a DD.
The only downside is the poorer MPG with the GT3.
As the aforementioned ground clearance. The GT3 actually has higher ground clearance with the FAL than a GTS (with the added standard front lip spoiler).
If you plan on using the backseat, then I suppose the GTS is a better choice. But then if you plan on using the backseat, you have other things to really think about before buying a 911 of any kind methinks.
Good luck with your decision.
Came from a 991 C4S.
Honestly, there's no difference in terms of ride quality or comfort for either as a DD.
The only downside is the poorer MPG with the GT3.
As the aforementioned ground clearance. The GT3 actually has higher ground clearance with the FAL than a GTS (with the added standard front lip spoiler).
If you plan on using the backseat, then I suppose the GTS is a better choice. But then if you plan on using the backseat, you have other things to really think about before buying a 911 of any kind methinks.
Good luck with your decision.
Backseat and tranny choice is really the biggest decision. The main issue with the GT3 may be new rubber if you live in a rainy area and can't drive another car.
I enjoyed the GT3 the most and the cost of ownership (depreciation) was the lowest.
If you don't need a backseat and want stick, I would go a GT4 over a C2 GTS.
10-09-2015, 11:51 PM
#40
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I'll chime in ... GT3.
IMO these cars are meant to be toys and not exactly grocery haulers, but I do get that not everyone can have a practical car along with a toy.
The GT3 is an incredible machine and markedly different from the GTS. Give it a test drive or even a test ride and you'll probably make up your mind pretty quick I think.
IMO these cars are meant to be toys and not exactly grocery haulers, but I do get that not everyone can have a practical car along with a toy.
The GT3 is an incredible machine and markedly different from the GTS. Give it a test drive or even a test ride and you'll probably make up your mind pretty quick I think.
10-09-2015, 11:55 PM
#41
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From regular guys and gals on the streets, to the local JDM ricer crowd, to the Maytag repairman in his van on the freeway pulling next to me to snap a quick iPhone pic.
And this is in SoCal. The land of Bentley, Lambo, Ferrari, and McLaren douchebags.
10-10-2015, 12:01 AM
#42
I had a Viper ACR that was black and snakeskin green and it was horrible too that way for attention. One guy got in a wreck rubber necking my car. He had a brand new VW and put it over the center island with a sign smashing his hood.
10-10-2015, 12:24 AM
#43
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I'd prefer the GT3. GTS is great, and probably more practical as a DD.
If you want a purer essence, GT3 is the way to go.
If you want a purer essence, GT3 is the way to go.
10-10-2015, 05:22 AM
#44
One sees quite a few gt3s being resold at around 5k miles or so. My guess is that the first owner ultimately realizes that they don't want to live with it on a daily basis like they thought they would.
I was going to suggest that it's also sort of douchey, but to be fair, no one other than a car enthusiast will notice your gt3. It's like the Nissan GTR, no one is going to notice and comment " hey sweet Ferrari, dude! How much did it cost?"
I was going to suggest that it's also sort of douchey, but to be fair, no one other than a car enthusiast will notice your gt3. It's like the Nissan GTR, no one is going to notice and comment " hey sweet Ferrari, dude! How much did it cost?"
One of the things that I like about the GT3 and Porches in general is many people don't notice them.
