Notices
991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R 2012-2019
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Why NOT to buy a 2016 GT3

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-03-2015, 09:54 AM
  #31  
DrJupeman
Rennlist Member
 
DrJupeman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 9,170
Received 9 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Earlierapex
Your wife will not want to ride to dinner in the gt3, it's loud and has a harsh suspension.
Originally Posted by Maverick787
I agree with the OP the wife will not want to go to dinner in it unless she a racer.
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?
Old 08-03-2015, 09:59 AM
  #32  
Maverick787
Nordschleife Master
 
Maverick787's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 5,297
Received 2,080 Likes on 1,005 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by DrJupeman
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.
Old 08-03-2015, 10:49 AM
  #33  
NMM991
Racer
 
NMM991's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

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.
Old 08-03-2015, 05:24 PM
  #34  
TRAKCAR
Rennlist Member
 
TRAKCAR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 29,337
Received 1,586 Likes on 734 Posts
Default

If you can only have one and you ask, its always the TT.
Old 08-03-2015, 06:37 PM
  #35  
viperz06
Advanced
Thread Starter
 
viperz06's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 89
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

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
Old 08-03-2015, 11:13 PM
  #36  
DrJupeman
Rennlist Member
 
DrJupeman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 9,170
Received 9 Likes on 6 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
If you can only have one and you ask, its always the TT.
Yes.
Old 08-04-2015, 12:24 AM
  #37  
Alan C.
Rennlist Member
 
Alan C.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Ohio
Posts: 9,404
Received 983 Likes on 509 Posts
Default

Anyone have a mid 80s 911 that allegedly had AC?
My 85 had cold AC between October and May.
Old 08-04-2015, 12:53 PM
  #38  
Jon70
Rennlist Member
 
Jon70's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 2,583
Received 77 Likes on 24 Posts
Default

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.
Old 08-04-2015, 03:40 PM
  #39  
Tacet-Conundrum
Drifting
 
Tacet-Conundrum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Belmont Shore in Long Beach CA
Posts: 2,740
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jusaur
Sorry. Is just based on my own experience.
Just compare prices on the web (autotrader, eBay, forums) or if you have access to manheim and compare TTS VS GT3 2012 and compare depreciations.
I don't think I am arrogant, nor a purist.
All is good. This is a great forum and let's keep it as is.
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.
Old 08-04-2015, 04:56 PM
  #40  
Scorponok
Rennlist Member
 
Scorponok's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: The Cloud
Posts: 973
Received 86 Likes on 42 Posts
Default

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.
Old 08-04-2015, 05:03 PM
  #41  
ezdriver
Burning Brakes
 
ezdriver's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Posts: 890
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by jusaur
Sorry. Is just based on my own experience.
Just compare prices on the web (autotrader, eBay, forums) or if you have access to manheim and compare TTS VS GT3 2012 and compare depreciations.
I don't think I am arrogant, nor a purist.
All is good. This is a great forum and let's keep it as is.
Very nice response. Keep it classy. Now let's get back to the rumble....
Old 08-04-2015, 09:41 PM
  #42  
est8esq
Racer
 
est8esq's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ohio
Posts: 390
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
Default Don't let him fool you

Originally Posted by R.Deacon
Actually just a selfish recommendation , as the more 3's around the ring the more fun
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 *** 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?
Old 08-04-2015, 10:30 PM
  #43  
TRAKCAR
Rennlist Member
 
TRAKCAR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 29,337
Received 1,586 Likes on 734 Posts
Default

^^ It's true.
Old 08-04-2015, 10:34 PM
  #44  
LAGinz
Pro
 
LAGinz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 664
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default Why NOT to buy a 2016 GT3

Originally Posted by k997
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.
Exactly.......and +1!
Old 08-05-2015, 11:03 AM
  #45  
goin2drt
Race Car
 
goin2drt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 3,688
Received 677 Likes on 371 Posts
Default

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.


Quick Reply: Why NOT to buy a 2016 GT3



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 09:19 PM.