Jimmy-D

If you have the extra money the GT3 hands-down. I really see these vehicles in two different classes. Yes, the GT4 might be very close on a short track but you can not make up for 100 more hp and a 9000 redline. There is absolutely no comparison between the Carrera S engine and the GT3 engine

malmasri

Chris Harris says don't hurry up and sell your GT3 for the GT4.
IMO they have different personalities so get both if you can afford them and expand your garage space, life is too short. Or you can wait for my feedback once I have my GT4.

Jimmy-D

^Agree - would love to have the space for both

odwa

Nothing quite like 9k.

electron mike

Do you already have a GT3 then and are adding a GT4? Can't see sigs on my phone.

So did you go GT4?

It does matter, but I'm not looking to "win" a DE. There are so many ultra exotics and race cars at COTA so I won't win with a GT3 anyway. It's all about having fun for me. Did I read that you were getting a GT4 as well?

I saw that review from Chris, and that's a profound statement given he loves a manual transmission. When is your GT4 build?

On the ring the delta is what 15 seconds, so around COTA it's probably 5 seconds which is significant. No question which is the quicker car, but what about enjoyment level? Tough choice!

scycle2020

The GT3 has one of the most advanced racing bread engines ever made for street car. The PDK-s is the first auto manual that I have driven that I prefer to a manual tranny. There is no comparison between a gt3 vs gt4.

GrantG

No, I also felt that the GT4 offered more car for the money and I like the smaller dimensions and lighter weight of the 4. Many will prefer the mid-engined balance, but as a long-time 911 driver I would have preferred rear engine if all other variables had been equal.

I also hated the idea of the centerlock wheels (and all the hassle that entails) and was thrilled when the GT4 came with 5-lugs.

TRAKCAR

GT4

RossL

As your first Porsche do you really want a Cayman or a 911? Most of the people here that are opting for the GT4 already have or had Porsches in the past so they've experienced the flagship car. If you get the GT4 and are like me, you will still want the GT3 since it's one of the best that Porsche has to offer. My suggestion is get the GT3 now. It's 10x better than the M3 and at COTA you will get to really open it up and hear the 9k symphony which you can't get in the GT4!

For reference, I owned an e90 M3 with DCT and after a month I hated the fast shifting automatic (that's what it feels like). It's too smooth and refined and frankly boring. The GT3's PDK-S is completely different and much more fun. I enjoy shifting the car where with the standard PDK and DCT I left them in automatic because shifting was too boring.

zedcat

I am a mid-engine guy and when the GT4 was first announced I thought, dang I would have picked that over the GT3. Then I drove the GT3 at TWS for the first time last Friday. Wow like wow. If money is not an issue get the GT3. Especially if you are mostly tracking at COTA. I do have a deposit on a GT4 and luckily have enough garage space - if I ever get an allocation.

ElectricChair

Go with the faster if you can afford it.

FrstPorsche

Go with the gt4 right now. Put your name down on the deposit list for either the RS or next gen gt3 when it comes out in a couple years. The 4 will hardly lose any value over the next two years.

neanicu

Yes.

Looks are subjective,but I've seen the GT3 in person a few times : it's gorgeous! Best looking 911 IMO. Pics don't do it justice. But then again,I have not seen a GT4 in person... We'll see...
Then,there's the engine : yes,it is very cool to have a dry sump that revs to 9K,but AP said it,not me : " the RS will rev to 8800 and customers won't know the difference in 200 revs ". Is that marketing talk or reality,I don't know... The truth is : on the street 9K or 7800K won't make a difference. They're both DFI and will suffer from carbon buildup anyway... LOL.
The point is : I'll be doing 90% street driving and I just can't do flappies! There is absolutely no comparison in terms of enjoyment! Of that I'm sure!

ATXGT3

Buyers will hope at least...

tcsracing1

Considering you had a Z06, the GT3 would be the Porsche for you IMO.