991 3Turbo

I just recently sold the GTR and was looking forward to a GT3. My dealer told me its a track only car, and said its not good for the streets. What are your thoughts? When Chris Harris was driving it, it seemed relatively quiet and mild mannered when he wasn't standing on it.

Thanks for the input?

-eztrader-

sounds like it's designed for easier daily use- - -should be perfect- minus the auto box

Jon70

It's more of a street friendly car than any GT3 before it.

Spyerx

Frankly it depends on your tolerance for a car like this. Did you DD the GTR? if so you'll probably be fine as a DD in GT3. I've a .1RS and "I" could DD drive it... but not everyone could or would.

Mike in CA

Hard to know the small things that make a car tolerable/intolerable as a DD without spending some time with it but it's very likely to be better than the previous version, and some people drive them daily. It's low; around here the front axle lift would be a must unless you don't mind replacing parts.

Stiil, as mentioned above it depends on your tolerance; it wouldn't be my choice for a DD.

911rox

It will be louder than a regular Carrera, it will be firmer than a regular Carrera but for me these are both positive! With PDK now it will be more DD friendly than ever but your limiting factor will be ground clearance and access. Be sure to spec the front lift if you go down this path and depending on where you live, be prepared to leave it home... multi storey carparks, steep driveways and certain other situations make accessibility tricky with GT cars ...

aussie jimmy

tell your dealer that since it's a track-only car, that you should get a huge discount and an air-tight warranty with full coverage for track-use.

TRAKCAR

More street car than GTR, he does not know what he's talking about.

Really??
Unless giant traffic jams or very steep SF streets I think they are super comfy...

CBad308

You owe it to little kids out there to daily-drive it around town as some of them need reasons other than mom and dad hollering to get good grades.



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SamFromTX

My 2013 C4S PDK is my daily driver and I have put 9,000 + miles on it since I got it this January. I sometimes drive it in Sport Plus mode (and "manual" or it won't upshift until redline) and it is difficult to tolerate on anything but the smoothest roads. If the GT3 is firmer, it may be tricky. That said, it is my plan to use the GT3 as a DD.

tcsracing1

Your dealer is an idiot. Find another salesman.

the 991 GT3 is all about daily driving.

Besides, the only real track car that porsche sells is the cup car.

We all know that porsche voids warranty on track use

Mike in CA

It has very little to do with comfort, AFAIC. For me a DD means being able to have access with the car anywhere. It means being able to park it in the Safeway parking lot or leave it on the street without suffering chest pains from anxiety. It means being able to fold down the seats to load a bunch of stuff at the hardware store or being able to leave my clubs in the car without stowing them in passengers seat. It means something that's reasonably economical and something a bit lower profile

I don't buy a $150K+ sports car every other year, so I'm probably a little more **** and sensitive about what I use as a DD than some. We all have our priorities.

aussie jimmy

this is your most logical post in quite a while!
good to see you doing fine lol

i agree 100%

over here, the latest fashion is to find large-ish rocks/boulders on the road that have fallen from overladen trucks.
i have had to switch lanes many times to avoid them. hate to think of the damage underneath. in the merc i just sail over them, golf is low. gt3, lower.

Mike in CA

Coming from you, not sure that's particularly meaningful! LOL
Glad you're doing fine as well....

roberga

agree: He must drive a Prius. It depends on if you want to deal with the challenges of a GT3 for everyday use. If you work in San Francisco where the roads just blow, it will take imagination to navigate. DO not trust cup holders and I hope the interior is still too noise to bother with a stereo or cell phone.