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Old 07-25-2015, 02:00 PM
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Default i'm thinking of replacing my GT3 , not sure why

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the GT3 not exciting so much
i don't really understand why

maybe because come with PDK , not Manual
the limit are so high on street driving , so the car not scaring me at all.
"weak" engine power and torque compare to V8 / V10 cars.


i'm not sure what car can be more exciting to drive
maybe all the new car a too prefect/too safe , and no longer exciting?

someone feel the same?
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Edited.

That was funny, but at your expense. Sorry about that.

I like to think of my GT3 as a well made mechanical device that you can feel even when driving at normal speeds. Like a fine watch or camera, you don't need to use it in extreme conditions to appreciate. But when you do...

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Old 07-25-2015, 02:48 PM
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why don't you head to some highway on or off ramp, a nice long one and drop a gear maybe two gears and pin it

leave your right foot in it and see if you can keep it on the hard
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Nope love it.
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Originally Posted by R.Deacon
why don't you head to some highway on or off ramp, a nice long one and drop a gear maybe two gears and pin it

leave your right foot in it and see if you can keep it on the hard
i can keep it , i'm getting use to 475 Horse power with not so much torque
i feel that the GT3 too perfect.

i remember few years ago on a trip in California mountain road
with a Z06 7.0 liter NA engine , 505 HP
i tough back them that this is the best engine ever , so much raw power
and the car scared me a lot , i like it when the rear tires loosing traction
didn't liked the steering and the handling , and not the build quality.
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Try the new Z06. Maybe that's a better fit for your needs. It should still scare you with power and loss o traction but they've fixed the other items. Just don't track it too much.
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If you like a loose rear end, the GT3 is the wrong car for you. It's one of the most planted cars available.
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Originally Posted by pelo911
Hi

the GT3 not exciting so much
i don't really understand why

maybe because come with PDK , not Manual
the limit are so high on street driving , so the car not scaring me at all.
"weak" engine power and torque compare to V8 / V10 cars.


i'm not sure what car can be more exciting to drive
maybe all the new car a too prefect/too safe , and no longer exciting?

someone feel the same?
As some suggested, keep the car at the lower gears, and enjoy the 9K redline as often as you can, on some backroads. Driving the car in Auto mode is very boring and could lead you to thinking the car is not that much fun. I always drive it in manual mode and keep the rev high and it is so much fun regardless where you drive it. Try that for a while then see how you feel about this car. If you are still not satisfied then this car is not really for you.
If you want and must have a loose drifting car, try swapping front wheels with back wheels, then I am sure you would have a drift monster. Or drive it in the snow like shown in my pictures and I assure you, you would never have a dull moment. Mark
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GT3 has its weaknesses like any car, but tough to find a replacement option. Maybe the AMG GT and Z06 are it at similar price points. GT3 RS is the most obvious choice, but right now pretty hefty premium to get into it.

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I use mine as a daily driver. I ask myself if I should get a cheaper car to rack up commuting miles and learn to track the car (I've never been on the track).

Then, I get in the GT3, get on the highway, and smile all the way to work. There's nothing I've ever driven that's done that so easily.

Sell my 2015 GT3, yes, when my 2016 comes in.
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Originally Posted by R.Deacon
why don't you head to some highway on or off ramp, a nice long one and drop a gear maybe two gears and pin it

leave your right foot in it and see if you can keep it on the hard
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Originally Posted by NateOZ
GT3 has its weaknesses like any car, but tough to find a replacement option. Maybe the AMG GT and Z06 are it at similar price points. GT3 RS is the most obvious choice, but right now pretty hefty premium to get into it.
GT3RS could be perfect , more torque and maybe more exciting
but very very hard to get , i emailed to so many Porsche dealers.

Z06 , i don't know exactly why
but i always like Euro cars more then American or Japanese

AMG GT can be a good choice , i need to try it

i like the Ferrari 458 very much
and Cayman GT4 also , but i'm sure i will want more power
i wish Porsche will make cars with V8 engine
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find a 997 gt2, small $ yields big power and scary enough
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You need this or a Viper...but everything is raw..power, ride, interior, raw fit and finish...but raw power for certain..638 hp and 604 ft lbs of tire shredding torque..I love it ! (but I'm still after a GT3 or TTS..also)


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To OP, definitely sell. There are TONS of cars out there with way more horsepower.

Have you seen the tunes Hellcats!? Tell me that's not fun.


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