acey81

Once you go GT (and you did so for the right reason) it is very difficult to go back to anything else. The only way is to run a Turbo S in combination with the GT3. And it would be cheaper than trying to get a GT2RS...

KM1959

For the longest time, about 18 months, I was sure that my next car would be a Turbo S. I test drove several but for I just couldn't commit - it just felt too much like my Macan Turbo 95% of the time and was way less practical. When I found a dealer (Auto Gallery Woodland Hills) that would actually let me test drive a GT3 I bought it on the spot. I never thought I'd trade a Ferrari in on a Porsche but honestly my F430 felt like a poseur in comparison. No regrets whatsoever.

Maverick11

Wonder if Porsche will ever bring back just a regular GT2? I’d be very tempted to give that a go.

kash101

I had a 991.1 TTS , graphite blue, which was an amazing car. I also had a macan turbo at the time, and ended up driving that car way more often secondary to practicality. I went to a 991.2 GT# and a macan GTS. best combo, and the GT# is simply unique and amazing. The turbo s felt like a luxury GT that was fast. no regrets here but can't go wrong any which way.

chance6

Thats a ringing endorsement for sure. The TT and GT3 have very different feels. No right or wrong to me, but TT just feels engineered for comfort. GT3 feels engineered for kicking *ss. Same top speeds, but track advantage to GT3.

kash101

my current 'anguish' is swapping my pdk for a manual....

chance6

They are both fantastic for sure. Maybe the GTS is the best balance?? But not to 9000 rpm and the light weight, that’s the trump card for me.

KM1959

Whenever I see "best balance" I think "compromise". I found the GTS to be a fantastic car, more GT3 than Turbo S, which I attribute to the alcantara interior and the lighter front end feel. If you can only have one Porsche and lean toward the "racier" feel, it is likely to be the one to get.

drdonger

Changes the whole experience. I wouldn't trade my manual even for an RS.

kyrocks

I agree. That’s why I have both a GT3 and an RS. If Porsche made the RS in manual I would just have that.

Big Swole

If you scared of the power, just say you're scared.


TTS for me

MaxLTV

The current (991.2) GTS weighs almost as much as the Turbo now and also has a turbocharged engine, so those benefits are gone. The suspension is pretty much the same (same shocks, slightly shorter springs, AFAIK). So it's not sportier than Turbo but rather just less powerful. Still plenty fast. Where it excels is value for the money.

If I had to have just one, I'd probably keep my 991.2 RS over .2 Turbo S, but only by a nose. Previously, when I was comparing .2 Turbo S vs. .1 GT3, I'd keep the Turbo.

rodsky

Why is it OR

Have to have both. They are different tools for different jobs.

chance6

It was a very close call for me, TT vs .2 GT3. Probably because when both are optioned out, my MSRPs came within $2k of each other. Different tools but both awesome on the street IMO.

Turbo was marketed to be smooth - to me better than GTS as the asking price reveals. Tons of torque, but downshifting in it just isn’t that exciting to me. If I had a TTS maybe I would have thought differently.

I’ll miss the Burm for sure but I love the PCCB on this GT3. Eschewed the sunroof and keyless go. Just a more puristic feel. Not right or wrong...who knows, maybe I’ll end up going back to TT in the future.

But that Cup car engine with rigid valve train —lovely!

KM1959

Nice! Somehow I think you'll be just fine with your decision.