‘18 GT3 vs ‘16 GT3RS
#16
If you don't track the car (and it sounds like you won't) and its primary use would be as a DD then I would go for the .2 GT3. The .2 GT3's ride is much more compliant than the RS and as mentioned the .2 GT3 has more creature comforts. All this talk about 'race bred' engine is bogus as you apparently don't plan on tracking the car and even if you did, plenty folks take their C2S, C4S, Turbos, Caymans etc to the track and have a blast with their 'non-race bred' engines that function just fine. All this talk about 'race bred' engines simply illustrates just how effective Porsche's marketing dept is at upselling their product. Have fun, you can't go wrong with either but for your intended use, I'd suggest the .2 GT3
#17
One thing to consider, if it's important to you, is that the 1.1 RS has probably suffered a majority (not all, but a majority) of its depreciation; while the 1.2 GT3 is just starting at the top of its depreciation downward slide.
But, all that said, while some like to say "an RS is an RS" ... I like to say "9K is 9K" .
But, all that said, while some like to say "an RS is an RS" ... I like to say "9K is 9K" .
#18
Drifting
People who have 991.1 RS will say RS; people who have 2GT3 will say that's the one to get. Drive each and decide. I've had both, GT3 better around town. RS better for track. Just my opinion of course. Good luck, both are awesome.
#19
I only had a little bit of seat time in the .1 3RS but my impression was it was very hard to distinguish a difference in ride quality, both felt a bit stiff but definitely manageable on your typical uneven/bumpy street for me. Supposedly the .1 3RS is quite comfortable for DD/street driving especially compared to the new .2 3RS so I wanted to point that out for the OP from just my own experience, others will be more knowledgeable about ride quality between the two for sure.
#20
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2016 GT3RS Nurburgring lap time 7:20 per Car and Driver (Mar 2015)
2018 GT3 lap time 7:12.7 per Porsche.
Seems pretty clear to me...
Please obfuscate as needed.
2018 GT3 lap time 7:12.7 per Porsche.
Seems pretty clear to me...
Please obfuscate as needed.
#21
Burning Brakes
#22
Three Wheelin'
Interesting take and I'm sure the OP will appreciate your personal experience. The general consensus that I've taken away from folks who have driven both was that the 991.1 GT3RS has a harsher ride quality than the 991.1 GT3 and that the 991.2 GT3 has a more compliant ride than the 991.1 GT3. This would suggest that the 991.2 GT3 is much more compliant than the 991.1 GT3RS. Eitherway, the OP should be fine with either.
#23
Drifting
The RS may have better grip and aero, but the .2 GT3 has better torque and power to get it out of corners. In a controlled environment they would be equally as fast. .2 GT3 has the advantage of more torque, a better torque curve and power. The .1 RS has more mechanical grip. I have no driven both, but friends that have owned both and they all say the .2 GT3 is faster and they feel more comfortable with it around a track.
#24
In my experience at track the new GT3s pull away from me easily out of corners down the straights, but I easily catch them under braking and through corners. No doubt that new car has better low end torque. I personally think the RS feels better on track, but that just me. People who quote Ring times to determine what is a better car is ludicrous. I would never say that the new GT3 RS is a greater car then a 918 because its now faster. So many variables at play (tire differences, ambient temp, track changes/paving, ect ect) . However, I guess some people are into measuring their dongs for superiority to make them feel better.
#25
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I also support this view of slow depreciation and because the 991.2 GT3 is only being made as a one year model version and either PDK or manual version will hold as well as the other, if that is the case. If the 992 GT3 regular goes turbo that will even flatten out the depreciation curve even more..........interesting speculation..............
#26
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I also support this view of slow depreciation and because the 991.2 GT3 is only being made as a one year model version and either PDK or manual version will hold as well as the other, if that is the case. If the 992 GT3 regular goes turbo that will even flatten out the depreciation curve even more..........interesting speculation..............
But like most things in life, I could be and probably am totally wrong.
#27
Three Wheelin'
I have a .2gt3 coming at MSRP but if I had to pay a 20-50 over I would be shopping for a used RS. The performance is so similar and most likely you won't come close to using it all. Now if a manual is important then...
Last edited by meaker; 06-30-2018 at 02:10 AM.
#28
If actual sales prices of both cars had a delta of tens of thousands of dollars in difference, it would be an easy choice; say an RS at $200ish or .2 at $160ish. But they are from what is on the market - content for content - about the same price.
The RS is easy to purchase - tons available, the .2 purchase is wrought with perceived "pain"; deposit, time value of money, partnering with a dealer or third party, long wait times, etc... . If you want an RS today, you can get an RS today. If you want a .2, it gets complicated.
And the other argument that these cars will hold their value is speculation. Neither have unit counts that traditionally would dictate exclusivity, and non exclusive Porsches don't really appreciate - with the exception of those individual cars kept in showroom quality, which is another discussion of opinion. It might be better to look at the current snapshot rather than trying to guess considering potential market permutations.
#30
If you don't track the car (and it sounds like you won't) and its primary use would be as a DD then I would go for the .2 GT3. The .2 GT3's ride is much more compliant than the RS and as mentioned the .2 GT3 has more creature comforts. All this talk about 'race bred' engine is bogus as you apparently don't plan on tracking the car and even if you did, plenty folks take their C2S, C4S, Turbos, Caymans etc to the track and have a blast with their 'non-race bred' engines that function just fine. All this talk about 'race bred' engines simply illustrates just how effective Porsche's marketing dept is at upselling their product. Have fun, you can't go wrong with either but for your intended use, I'd suggest the .2 GT3