2019 Porsche gt3rs. Which seats to pick?
05-07-2018 | 01:35 AM
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These threads depress the living hell out of me. People that have the ability to get allocation for a new .2 GT3 or .2 GT3RS and all they care about is resale value and optioning it for that specific purpose just makes me sad. If you're looking for an investment, go invest elsewhere and take a hit on whatever option makes you happy but may lose value on your GT3. These cars are meant to be driven hard and pushed, not optioned to sell high for the next guy.
05-07-2018 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick
Maybe the reason they are able to buy these cars or secure allocations is because they weigh all factors in their purchase rather than being blinded by emotion.
05-07-2018 | 03:51 AM
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Wish I had jumped on the Porsche wagon a bit earlier rather than having the .1 GT3 as my first Porsche, maybe I'd have gotten allocation for a new .2 GT3RS
05-07-2018 | 06:06 AM
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Plenty of people want the best deal on a car and speccing your own is part of that matrix. Just remember, you're only allowed to complain about one thing
Pick from:
Can't get a car allocation
Didn't get your money back from a car
Don't have enough money to keep more than one at a time
Your have been injured/ have a degenerative condition that does not allow for driving GT cars
If you are concerned about any of the other possible complaints, or as a used market guy are upset that your magical spec is not the right price / available, then technically number 1 applies.
Pick from:
Can't get a car allocation
Didn't get your money back from a car
Don't have enough money to keep more than one at a time
Your have been injured/ have a degenerative condition that does not allow for driving GT cars
If you are concerned about any of the other possible complaints, or as a used market guy are upset that your magical spec is not the right price / available, then technically number 1 applies.
05-07-2018 | 06:32 AM
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Best response so far that I have read. Most of us love these cars but also do not have a unlimited fund for these cars.
05-07-2018 | 08:02 AM
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I’ve posted repeatedly on RL about my love for the 4-way seats, went with them on my last 2 GT3s and was happy with the choice. However, for an RS would not order them, would only choose LWBs. They are a perfect match for this track oriented car. No doubt they effect resale: I have many friends who over the last year who were looking into purchasing 1.RS as prices decreased. Any car that didn’t have LWBs was immediately off the list.
On a a side note, I’m all for using nice cars as DDs, but I think you will quickly find this is not a pleasant car to DD, regardless of seat choice. If you want a 911 to DD, pick up a gently used CPO S/GTS/Turbo and drive the living crap out it, trust me. The hassles of using an RS as a DD are many...ride quality, tire noise, curbs, anxiety of parking, the constant looks/gawks of others ect Ect. I’ve always driven my cars hard and everywhere, but this was really challenging in an RS. Oddly, I picked up a Civic Type R and use this as a DD, it’s awesomeness! Fun to drive, room for errands, plus if someone door dings it I don’t care. Win all around.
Good luck and congrats! My 1.RS is the best car I’ve ever owned, can’t wait for my Lizard in September.
On a a side note, I’m all for using nice cars as DDs, but I think you will quickly find this is not a pleasant car to DD, regardless of seat choice. If you want a 911 to DD, pick up a gently used CPO S/GTS/Turbo and drive the living crap out it, trust me. The hassles of using an RS as a DD are many...ride quality, tire noise, curbs, anxiety of parking, the constant looks/gawks of others ect Ect. I’ve always driven my cars hard and everywhere, but this was really challenging in an RS. Oddly, I picked up a Civic Type R and use this as a DD, it’s awesomeness! Fun to drive, room for errands, plus if someone door dings it I don’t care. Win all around.
Good luck and congrats! My 1.RS is the best car I’ve ever owned, can’t wait for my Lizard in September.
05-07-2018 | 08:08 AM
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Buckets = GT3 and RS
But get what works for you. If the buckets are uncomfortable for you, better resale will not help you to enjoy them.
05-07-2018 | 09:01 AM
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If you are concerned about resale - the LWBS are the way to go. I find them comfortable and they belong in a GT3/RS!
Bottom line is it’s your car and you have to pay for it and drive it. Get what you want and is more comfortable. It sounds cliche but are you buying car for you or the next guy.
Possible you are buying to own for year, drive it and flip it - then get buckets.
Good luck.
Chet
Bottom line is it’s your car and you have to pay for it and drive it. Get what you want and is more comfortable. It sounds cliche but are you buying car for you or the next guy.
Possible you are buying to own for year, drive it and flip it - then get buckets.
Good luck.
Chet
05-07-2018 | 12:56 PM
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I always say to get the LWB seats if available when you order the car.
If for some reason you don't like them, it will be way easier and less expensive to source the other seats.
Your call to keep the LWBs or sell.
My friend is getting a 911T and his wife said she would not ride in the car with LWB.... So he is ordering LWBs :-) ...... and will source a sofa seat to swap out the passenger seat.
If for some reason you don't like them, it will be way easier and less expensive to source the other seats.
Your call to keep the LWBs or sell.
My friend is getting a 911T and his wife said she would not ride in the car with LWB.... So he is ordering LWBs :-) ...... and will source a sofa seat to swap out the passenger seat.
