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Old 09-18-2017, 07:12 PM
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Which is why I will not be driving a GT3 anytime soon.
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Old 09-18-2017, 07:13 PM
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I had a similar but different experience. I own a 991.1 Turbo. Drove a 15 GT3 the other day however on the streets and not on a closed course

I am now selling my Turbo, trying for a .2(only at MSRP) but will get a .1 if .2 doesn't happen. Total out of body experience.
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Old 09-18-2017, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pitt911
if you thought that the GT3 has a lot of grip
wait till you drive an RS
Damn you. That's what I'm hunting for at this moment. On one hand, I'll save taxes when I trade in for new, but on the other, the new one will cost $30k markup and it won't be an RS.


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Which is why I will not be driving a GT3 anytime soon.
Are you sure? It is addictive

Originally Posted by goin2drt
I had a similar but different experience. I own a 991.1 Turbo. Drove a 15 GT3 the other day however on the streets and not on a closed course

I am now selling my Turbo, trying for a .2(only at MSRP) but will get a .1 if .2 doesn't happen. Total out of body experience.

Yeah. I drove a '15 today too. It's like a drug. I hope you get yours soon. I am still dreaming about that baby.
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Old 09-18-2017, 07:53 PM
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go all the way! join us in may for euro delivery too! lets all have an epic time. 4 days private session on nurburgring! i'll line up rest of the tracks once we get firmer dates in place.
ah you never mentioned that before!!!
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Old 09-18-2017, 08:33 PM
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Gotta love this forum. Welcome to the addicted.
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Old 09-18-2017, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Unconscionable
Not RS! Regular GT3.
Ah, my reading comprehension skills fail me again.
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Old 09-18-2017, 08:55 PM
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Sounds like my experience!
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/9925...a-s-owner.html
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Old 09-18-2017, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Unconscionable
Yeah... I'm not going to say I regret my Turbo S (perhaps due to confirmation bias or because of how much I paid for it) but the GT3 is from another planet. The Turbo S shares some DNA but it's like how a peacock shares DNA with a crocodile.
Perfectly well said. You thinking manual or PDK if you decide to get one?
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Old 09-18-2017, 09:02 PM
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991 GT3. Best. Car. Ever.
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Old 09-18-2017, 10:05 PM
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Its an incredible car. A real treat every time I jump behind the wheel. I had mine out today for 30 min quick shoot up the highway and come back roads.
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Old 09-19-2017, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Unconscionable

The thrill it gives is similar to the Elise but it's more composed, handles small bumps (or acorns) better, and makes you feel confident whereas the Elise is partly thrilling because you feel like you're going to die when you drive it hard. It's also less exciting putting around town. A Lotus can be exciting at 30 mph.

So in other words, you'll love everything about it and the fact that it won't kill you.
As the Elise did try to kill me (ever put one on its roof?) that is good to know.
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Old 09-19-2017, 05:10 AM
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So this test drive- what made you feel it's a racecar vs street car wanting to be a racecar? What's the discernible difference that sets it apart? Mike
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Old 09-19-2017, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by hayn911gt3
Perfectly well said. You thinking manual or PDK if you decide to get one?
I'm torn. I want the PDK because I track the crap out of my cars, but the Porsche manual is so sweet and with auto rev-matching, no need to worry about heel-toe screwing up my laps.

I am leaning toward manual.



Originally Posted by BlueGT3
Its an incredible car. A real treat every time I jump behind the wheel. I had mine out today for 30 min quick shoot up the highway and come back roads.
An NYC owner! Where did you drive it? This city is so suffocating for the motorist lol



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As the Elise did try to kill me (ever put one on its roof?) that is good to know.
Jesus... I once spun mine on the Taconic after hitting the second cam but nothing like that!!



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So this test drive- what made you feel it's a racecar vs street car wanting to be a racecar? What's the discernible difference that sets it apart? Mike
Great question! It's the reflexes and seriousness of it. Race cars tend to be twitchy and amazingly responsive to even fingertip inputs. I noticed that right away with the GT3. The brake pedal is very firm, like it's saying, "don't push me unless you mean it." It gives you confidence the harder you drive. It has excellent grip. It revs into space. And you're not as cocooned from the elements or sounds as you are in a Turbo S.


Basically, it's taut and serious. It's happiest when it's being flogged around corners and powering out of them. #racecar
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Old 09-20-2017, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Unconscionable





An NYC owner! Where did you drive it? This city is so suffocating for the motorist lol


anywhere but Manhattan!!!
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Old 09-20-2017, 12:56 PM
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It gets better with time. This is the first car that took me a few miles to get used to. I focus on driving smooth and this car really rewards this. I also find the PDK very engaging as I only drive it in manual out on the road. So much usable instant power and you can feed just the right amount through the throttle.

For many roads where the strait stretches are few, I find myself short shifting and just keeping it around 5K or so. Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The PCCBs allow just a light touch to correct any extra speed interning a turn.
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