Anyone else depressed about owning a GT3?
05-18-2020, 03:23 AM
#46
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05-18-2020, 09:35 AM
#47
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uhh.... that’s the exact opposite of the point of the thread. A 675LT is an impressive and fast machine, but it’s
1 not a manual, 2 not NA, 3 has Turbo lag, 4 has Turbo sound inferior to NA, 5 more digital than a 991 GT car, 6 depreciates faster than a Porsche GT car, 7 track support/warranty/ overall reliability, all vastly inferior to a Porsche GT car.
So other than being faster for single lap, a 675 LT is inferior by a wide margin to a 991.2 GT3.
1 not a manual, 2 not NA, 3 has Turbo lag, 4 has Turbo sound inferior to NA, 5 more digital than a 991 GT car, 6 depreciates faster than a Porsche GT car, 7 track support/warranty/ overall reliability, all vastly inferior to a Porsche GT car.
So other than being faster for single lap, a 675 LT is inferior by a wide margin to a 991.2 GT3.
05-18-2020, 11:23 AM
#48
uhh.... that’s the exact opposite of the point of the thread. A 675LT is an impressive and fast machine, but it’s
1 not a manual, 2 not NA, 3 has Turbo lag, 4 has Turbo sound inferior to NA, 5 more digital than a 991 GT car, 6 depreciates faster than a Porsche GT car, 7 track support/warranty/ overall reliability, all vastly inferior to a Porsche GT car.
So other than being faster for single lap, a 675 LT is inferior by a wide margin to a 991.2 GT3.
1 not a manual, 2 not NA, 3 has Turbo lag, 4 has Turbo sound inferior to NA, 5 more digital than a 991 GT car, 6 depreciates faster than a Porsche GT car, 7 track support/warranty/ overall reliability, all vastly inferior to a Porsche GT car.
So other than being faster for single lap, a 675 LT is inferior by a wide margin to a 991.2 GT3.
05-18-2020, 10:45 PM
#49
Race Car
With all due respect, there was no clarification warranted. This is a Porsche forum, what does a person anticipate they will find here. There are other outlets available to express perspectives and opinions about what's happening due to the pandemic. People come here to talk about cars, primarily Porsche.
But I will say: I have a 'friend' that loves to brag about his career, and hasn't stopped bragging even though we're in the midst of 30+ million unemployed. I find it toxic and TBH his ego p* me off. It's insensitive as hell, but of course he only cares about himself and his f* brand.
I'd much rather talk about sports cars and debate which are better. Just call me Bubble boy.
05-19-2020, 02:31 AM
#51
don’t take this the wrong way. The GT3 is marvelous to be sure. If I was using it for track duty only I would do a gt3 (preferably an RS)
05-19-2020, 03:45 AM
#52
I loved reading through this thread and am thankful for the different perspectives offered, particularly by the older crowd. I'm 30 and lucky to have bought my dream car. I've always struggled with the "what's next" mentality and perhaps that can remain in the form of addition rather than substitution.
05-21-2020, 07:55 PM
#54
This is a really great thread. I've been lurking around the forum for a while and I'm looking at finally getting my first Porsche. I come from the "tuner" side of things but I always wanted a GT3 with a "stick". Right now I am torn between a 991.2 GT3 manual and a 997.2 GT3. Tough decision as both are excellent driver's cars. OT, I saw an earlier thread on 991.2 engine seizures, is the manual affected?
05-21-2020, 08:21 PM
#55
This is a really great thread. I've been lurking around the forum for a while and I'm looking at finally getting my first Porsche. I come from the "tuner" side of things but I always wanted a GT3 with a "stick". Right now I am torn between a 991.2 GT3 manual and a 997.2 GT3. Tough decision as both are excellent driver's cars. OT, I saw an earlier thread on 991.2 engine seizures, is the manual affected?
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05-21-2020, 09:36 PM
#58
I don't think we are discussing our major life aspirations. I help my family including my disabled 24 year old son, my friends, my employees and many others. Many people need things from me and I am blessed to be able to give it. My Porsche gives to me pure joy and an escape from the stresses of life. The topic is if we are little depressed because the 992 GT3 will not be as desirable as the 991.2. Nothing more. If anyone is interested, my ultimate life aspiration is to love the Lord and love others as I would like to be loved myself.
05-21-2020, 09:36 PM
#59
I went for another drive in my 991.2 GT3 manual (with the wing). Honestly during this drive I realized that this was the best car I’ve ever driven, and I was a little depressed about the fact that there seemed to be nowhere to go but down (or level) from here. Perhaps until the next GT3? But I don’t like the 992 digitization and screens everywhere (I like my gauges and my watches real), so I decided to not even get in line for one.
So ironically this car is so good that I got a little sad. I always work for the next big thing and in this case, this is it. I own it. Nothing next level, at least for me. Anyone feel the same way at times?
It’s a car I just can’t fathom getting rid of. Getting rid of for what? What other modern car coming up has RWD, amazing steering, naturally aspirated engine with no particulate filter or 2021 EU eco nannies, and with a manual transmission? It’s a dying (dead?) breed and this car is an absolute classic that they don’t make anymore.
I hope there is a car renaissance one day, but for the foreseeable future this seems to be the pinnacle of “car.” At least the emotional stirring machine-type ones.
So ironically this car is so good that I got a little sad. I always work for the next big thing and in this case, this is it. I own it. Nothing next level, at least for me. Anyone feel the same way at times?
It’s a car I just can’t fathom getting rid of. Getting rid of for what? What other modern car coming up has RWD, amazing steering, naturally aspirated engine with no particulate filter or 2021 EU eco nannies, and with a manual transmission? It’s a dying (dead?) breed and this car is an absolute classic that they don’t make anymore.
I hope there is a car renaissance one day, but for the foreseeable future this seems to be the pinnacle of “car.” At least the emotional stirring machine-type ones.
05-22-2020, 03:40 AM
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