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10-08-2013, 05:20 PM
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I dont think there was any official test for the 458 vs Gt3. If it make you feel better, the 458 didn't even make the conversation. 458 is still a great car, but I rather see the magazines pin GT3 against the F12 and such.
So glad I ordered this car. Every new review adds another smile on my face.
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10-08-2013, 05:26 PM
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I dont think there was any official test for the 458 vs Gt3. If it make you feel better, the 458 didn't even make the conversation. 458 is a great car, but I rather see the magazines pin GT3 against the F12 and such.
So glad I ordered this car. Every new review adds another smile on my face.
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10-08-2013, 05:37 PM
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Even a plain annd simple 997.2 GT3 with old fashioned gearbox, just 435HP can do a lot of harm to many 500HP cars
10-08-2013, 05:43 PM
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The way I read it, the review only covers cars new for 2013. Everyone holster their weapon. Like I tell my kids "I can hear you when you use your whiny voice." New Porsche got a solid if not rave review, what's there to be upset about? 
New Porsche got a solid if not rave review, what's there to be upset about?
10-08-2013, 05:46 PM
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thats a good one...no as 991 GT3 owner you shouldnt ask for your money back..but if you owned an aventador..you should ask for your money back..what a crappy car that gets beaten by Ford Fiesta ! real bs test if you ask me..
10-08-2013, 05:52 PM
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Yes..thats clear. But if you look at all GT3 versions..they were always in their class not the most powerful..but could hold up well with more powerful cars. In fact thats nothing new..think back to the 50/60s..550 spyder, 904 etc..
Even a plain annd simple 997.2 GT3 with old fashioned gearbox, just 435HP can do a lot of harm to many 500HP cars
Even a plain annd simple 997.2 GT3 with old fashioned gearbox, just 435HP can do a lot of harm to many 500HP cars
It was an interesting article b/c the GT3 was almost the undisputed heavyweight champ, YET the article points out a few things not as good as the old car (steering, engine note). To balance those statements, it would have been good for the editors to better articulate why the car was so compelling compared to the old car. My take is that it's (i) the upper RPM engine note, engine response, and rev happy nature that is superior to the old GT3 and (ii) much improved handling, in terms of precision, grip, and predictability, based on this article and other that came before it.
10-08-2013, 06:09 PM
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It was an interesting article b/c the GT3 was almost the undisputed heavyweight champ, YET the article points out a few things not as good as the old car (steering, engine note). To balance those statements, it would have been good for the editors to better articulate why the car was so compelling compared to the old car. My take is that it's (i) the upper RPM engine note, engine response, and rev happy nature that is superior to the old GT3 and (ii) much improved handling, in terms of precision, grip, and predictability, based on this article and other that came before it.
Now that said, if cost wasn't a consideration, I'd take a 458 over the 991 GT3 ... because life is short and it's a Ferrari. And I'd track the thing too (Ferraris and Lambos are uncommon at DEs, but I've seen some out there).
10-08-2013, 06:13 PM
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). Wish my garage had another 2 feet of clearance. The $3k lifts are pretty sweet.
10-08-2013, 07:36 PM
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'car' phones up companies..
"hi, we are doing a big comparo, what have you got in your fleet at the moment that we could use?"
"yes, we have @#$%, use that'
"ok, thanks"
also, having such a mixed bag of cars makes for more people who are interested in the other, wild-card entries, buy the magazine. more sales. more youtube hits.
"hi, we are doing a big comparo, what have you got in your fleet at the moment that we could use?"
"yes, we have @#$%, use that'
"ok, thanks"
also, having such a mixed bag of cars makes for more people who are interested in the other, wild-card entries, buy the magazine. more sales. more youtube hits.
10-08-2013, 08:23 PM
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interesting to note that despite the gt3 having some of it's visceral feel neutered compared to the 997 gt3... that it's still the car which offers the most pure driving enjoyment of all the ones listed. Makes me wonder how amazing the 997 gt3 was then?