Maxsar

I will soon be in the market for a new toy.

Presently driving a 2012 Turbo S which I added some minor suspension modifications and a roll bar to improve its performance on the track. I have all the original parts, and a good relationship with one of our local dealers. I've narrowed my decision to one of the following. I'd be looking to trade the Turbo in on whatever I purchase understanding I will get reamed on the trade in.

I belong to a track I run at 10 or so days a year. Want something that is a decent daily driver, but which would also be a fun road trip car.

If possible I'd like a car that draws as little attention as possible. That is why I am not looking at the 458, McClarens, Huracan or R8.

Options:

• Wait for the new GT3 to be released.

• Purchase a slightly used Ferrari F12. It's big and heavy, but really no heavier than my Turbo S. I can buy one for just a little more, and in some cases less, than I can get an RS. Thought it might be fun to run a kick *** Ferrari V12. I expect but can afford the horrific running costs. I understand it's a totally different beast than the RS, but thought it might be fun.

I am leaning towards the RS, but would appreciate others input.

golfnutintib

non rs 991 gt3

bronson7

RS or GT3, case closed.

alaint101

RS IMO. It's far superior on track and doesn't get that much more attention than the 3. That's after owning both 991 variants over the past 2 years.

Haven't run F-cars so can't speak to the experience.

So when it comes to the P-cars, the question you really need to answer is what's more important, better track experience or less attention...

Maxsar

Well put, and the primary reason I'm leaning towards the RS.

NateOZ

458 has a real race proven engine, much more so than the 991. 458 challenge runs the same engine, transmission and chassis as the 458 italia. 991 GT track record is poor if you're looking objectively at the data.

A friend who's owned 40+ F-cars, 60+ P-cars (including 4.0, CGTs, 991 RS etc) keeps telling me the F12 is the best car he's ever driven. You would obviously being buying used, but it will still more likely depreciate harder than a 991 RS (excluding premium).

C.J. Ichiban

If you can get an F12 for 300k that is better money spent than an RS for 270-300k.

Mostly because it will prevent you from ever buying a ferrari again which will save you a lot of money in the future.

V12 ferraris sound better than just about anything else out there. I would say that a GT3 is a better car for your purpose than an RS

German_Saint

Off the top... 2 O's in Goose - 1 C in McLaren. ( All in fun.)

IDK how a F12 makes it into under the radar.

I find my GT3 very comfortable and it would be a nice road trip car / great for the track. The lesser wing and no fender vents gives it a bit more of an understated look.

I'm also against waiting in general. Life has a way of not working out the way we expect so if now is good...go get what you want now.

signes

LOL, so true.

carz80am

New nsx will be out soon, I think it could be a good dd and a few track days. Also, I just got a 488, torque is insane. Do not buy a 458, 488 is so much faster and handles way better. I also have an rs, but I wish I had kept my regular gt3 as it was much better as a dd. F12 is a great gt car as well.

R.Deacon

Most fun for the buck====GT3, if you can drive it well, the RS drivers will need to do the same to leave you in the mirror on the track.

German_Saint

I think this looks great & I liked the 570GT with the rear glass hatch as well. Seems to check some of the boxes you mentioned and about the same price as a MSRP RS/ TTS.

C.J. Ichiban

Yeah buddy

porscheflat6

^ C.J. Could hook you up with one of those.

carcommander

F12 feels big and heavy on the track. I have had several Ferraris all great cars. 488 now.

GT3 would be my pick.