GT3 vs 488
08-23-2018, 09:53 PM
#151
Rennlist Member
08-23-2018, 10:23 PM
#152
08-23-2018, 11:05 PM
#153
Rennlist Member
OK, my bad. I checked the sticker and they are Daytona Racing seats. Which adjust at the front of the seat by pulling a metal hoop and then one pushes or pulls the seat to the right fore and aft position. The seat rake is a **** on the side. Did a test ride in that model. Compared that to the demo model (Daytona Style Seats) they had on the floor which had the fully electric, adjustable seats with heat! Drove the demo home. Love it!
08-24-2018, 12:04 AM
#154
from a pure dollar value standpoint no. The 488
is not twice as good as a GT3. But I don’t see 488 owners pinching pennies trying to justify their purchase. I would argue for 488 owners, it’s not an either or thing. Meaning I get the 488 or I get the GT3. Likely they have the means to do both.
And please don’t turn this into a 488 vs GT3 argument. As an owner of both I find these comparisons silly as I have equal affection for both Porsche and Ferrari.
too many discussions today are too polarizing for no reason whatsoever. I know some will want to say 488 sucks, GT3 is better. Or vice versatility. The rational ones will appreciate both cars for what they are.
Last edited by uhn2000; 08-24-2018 at 12:19 AM.
08-24-2018, 12:31 AM
#155
OK, my bad. I checked the sticker and they are Daytona Racing seats. Which adjust at the front of the seat by pulling a metal hoop and then one pushes or pulls the seat to the right fore and aft position. The seat rake is a **** on the side. Did a test ride in that model. Compared that to the demo model (Daytona Style Seats) they had on the floor which had the fully electric, adjustable seats with heat! Drove the demo home. Love it!
i never understood the need for electric seats in these cars. I mean I’m the only one driving so I set the seat position once and set it and forget it. Electric seats make it easy to change the seat position- I don’t give a damn about making it easy for someone else to change my seat position.
08-24-2018, 09:29 AM
#156
I have a 991.2 GT3 and am currently looking for an used 488 as a replacement..My personal 'must haves' are the Forged alloys and Goldrake racing seats..The two i'm looking at are very different specs although similar prices but both have my aforementioned 'must haves'.
One is Nero with Nero inside with Giallo dials and belts with all the carbon fiber both inside and outside; the other is Rosso Corsa with Nero leather and RC stitching,belts etc but no Carbon fiber at all except the sill plates..I like both combos but think all the c/f in the Nero car adds ambience..The Nero car has rear camera and the RC has sensors..Both have AFS lights..
What do you lot think on these two ?
One is Nero with Nero inside with Giallo dials and belts with all the carbon fiber both inside and outside; the other is Rosso Corsa with Nero leather and RC stitching,belts etc but no Carbon fiber at all except the sill plates..I like both combos but think all the c/f in the Nero car adds ambience..The Nero car has rear camera and the RC has sensors..Both have AFS lights..
What do you lot think on these two ?
08-24-2018, 10:22 AM
#157
I have a 991.2 GT3 and am currently looking for an used 488 as a replacement..My personal 'must haves' are the Forged alloys and Goldrake racing seats..The two i'm looking at are very different specs although similar prices but both have my aforementioned 'must haves'.
One is Nero with Nero inside with Giallo dials and belts with all the carbon fiber both inside and outside; the other is Rosso Corsa with Nero leather and RC stitching,belts etc but no Carbon fiber at all except the sill plates..I like both combos but think all the c/f in the Nero car adds ambience..The Nero car has rear camera and the RC has sensors..Both have AFS lights..
What do you lot think on these two ?
One is Nero with Nero inside with Giallo dials and belts with all the carbon fiber both inside and outside; the other is Rosso Corsa with Nero leather and RC stitching,belts etc but no Carbon fiber at all except the sill plates..I like both combos but think all the c/f in the Nero car adds ambience..The Nero car has rear camera and the RC has sensors..Both have AFS lights..
What do you lot think on these two ?
but you have to decide which color you like best. My must have option is gold rake seats. I would not buy a Ferrari without them so since both have these, it’s a toss up.
08-24-2018, 10:22 AM
#158
Three Wheelin'
Agreed, have car swapped with a friend who has a GT3, completely different and you gotta love them for what they are. Still amazing how much Porsche packed into the GT3 and while I am currently out of garage space till new home is done I would rather limit the number of 2 seater only cars in my household, my boys (2 of them) like to go places with me and 488 creates too much weekend drama. Sorry to photo bomb thought some of you might like this pic..
thinking of trading my 458 for a GTC4....V12 of course
also not enough garage space for 458, GT4, GT3RS and winter beater/tow vehicle
08-24-2018, 08:13 PM
#161
08-24-2018, 10:44 PM
#163
Agreed, have car swapped with a friend who has a GT3, completely different and you gotta love them for what they are. Still amazing how much Porsche packed into the GT3 and while I am currently out of garage space till new home is done I would rather limit the number of 2 seater only cars in my household, my boys (2 of them) like to go places with me and 488 creates too much weekend drama. Sorry to photo bomb thought some of you might like this pic..
08-25-2018, 10:40 AM
#164
Anyhow to your point I would do it, the LussoV12 is just such an amazing car that its almost impossible to couple properly. It does everything so well and messes with you because you know you want a different experience at times so I have hunted and hunted and finally arrived to the 488 being exotic, versatile, and fun to really give you a unique experience. Even at that nothing compares to that V12 couple with the perfect gearbox they have in the car, I have been driving it almost everyday for the last 7 months and not once did I think about giving it up, she will be around for a long time! Try and get one with a lot of carbon inside because its amazing how its designed inside. Anyhow sorry to derail thread.. again my vote is 488, its literally twice the cost of the GT3 not fair to compare, maybe if you tried asking a GT2RS GT3RS or 488 you would get me really split because those have the look in addition to all the performance and to me that kind of matters a bit when you are spending a ton of money.