My wife's car is an '07 GT3. I'm thankful for when she lets me drive it, usually Saturday nights when we get dinner. 997.1 GT3 harsher than 991, no?

She's not a racer (yet, kids got in the way of her track driving) but she does have more posts on Rennlist than me.

Incidentally, I totally agree with those who have commented on how the definition of "harsh" has shifted over the past few decades. I marvel at how cold my wife's GT3's AC is. Anyone have a mid 80s 911 that allegedly had AC?

Very cool, and racer or driver she qualifies dude! Congrats.

Having owned both and tracked both (TTS for only a few days), I would recommend staying with the TTS if you don't plan to track. The GT3 is a very adequate DD in every sense; as others have stated the GT3 in not harsh in the true sense of the word and it very easy to drive on the roads. However, the GT3's PDK is noisy and a little annoying if you don't paddle shift, whereas the TTS's PDK is just as quick but less intrusive.

I really liked my TTS with full leather and and all the performance options and was very tempted to keep it, but economics drove my decision to only own one fun car in addition to a Cayenne (which is also a fun car). With four wheel drive, you can put snow tires on the TTS and get around in the winter as long as the roads on plowed.

Tough choice, I debated with myself for a long time.

If you can only have one and you ask, its always the TT.

Fantastic responses! I took them all to heart . Going to keep the TT. Of course getting a 30k haircut the dealer offered did definitely play into the decision. I love the TT but would have given the GT3 a try if the deal had been 20-22k. Oh well there is always next year. TGLW

Yes.

My 85 had cold AC between October and May. :thumbup:

I daily drive my 2015 GT3. It is far superior in every way excluding rawness to the 2008 RS I used to own. Also, as many have mentioned, the resale will be far better than a Turbo. Get the GT3 and don't look back.

Don't compare values of cars made by the same maker. See the difference in value between Porsche & Mercedez, BMW, Lexus et al including Ferrari (which there are exceptions). But by in large that depreciation curve is, for Porsche, one if not the best in the industry for a company that makes thousand's of unit's per year.

Both will lose money, no doubt about it, the GT will just lose a bit less of it.

They are totally different cars IMO. The TT is a bit emotionless. Fast and cushy.

The GT3 screams and kicks at you, while the TT whispers with a swift shove to your lower back.

Your call on which experience you'd like more. I would prefer to be screamed at any day.

Very nice response. Keep it classy. Now let's get back to the rumble....

Don't let him fool you
 

For those that don't know, Deacon is not what he appears. Be careful because he comes across as a really nice unassuming guy, but takes great satisfaction beating other 991 GT3's and spanking them on track. He purposely drive's his car w/ street tires to and from various venues, coaxes you into a relaxed air of friendship then rides your ass until you feel like you're driving a Miata, needing to move over with humility. There's another guy up north that's just like him. (If I said, "Manifold," I'd blow his cover too). Did I say that?:D

^^ It's true.

Why NOT to buy a 2016 GT3
 

Exactly.......and +1!

Doesn't the OP already own a TT? So he is already going to take the hit on depreciation so why is that even a topic comparing GT3 with TT dep?

Like mentioned forget the $ if you can afford to take a hair cut with selling you car and want a totally different experience then get the GT3.