If you think .1 RS engines don't fail, you'd be mistaken. That was one reason I decided against .1 RS, at least with the .1 GT3 you have some remaining warranty. Buy a .1 RS only if extended warranty

 

A friends 2015 GT3 had the finger issue, getting free new engine. Heavily tracked car with several seasons of dual driver autocross on it.

 

Leather is nice, FAL not a deal breaker depending on where you live, I don't have it on mine and never have needed it even here in northeast, utility overblown. Extended range also overrated. PCCBs dual edge sword, nice to have no dust but expensive to replace if chipped and not as much feel for modulation, more of an issue for heel and toe in manual car. Remember for $3k you get all new rotors and pads vs. $23k for pccbs especially if you envision heavily tracking car. So all in all, big negative here is lack of leather which makes car cockpit where you interact with car much nicer. On the other hand it's not a luxury model so there...

 

I'm sorry the RS has the leather interior and like I mentioned it's a CPO so I would have a warranty for 2yrs. The cars are priced 150k - 200k respectively so I'm in .2 territory. So the next question would be .1RS or .2 GT3? This thing is snowballing out of control!! Lol

 

I would honestly go with newer simply because of engine improvements in .2 GT3, you likely will still have 2 years of warranty on a '18. .1 3RS is very special so you have to follow your gut with that decision

 

You're not helping!! Lol. I have been going back and forth on all three scenarios. The .1 3RS is a beautiful car and comes with a CPO. I guess my question should be which will depreciate the least amount. Before anyone starts with the investment conversation I'm not looking for an investment I'm just trying to limit my losses since I'm in and out of cars every couple of years.

 

Just get what you want, this is a Toy, expect to loose 20K-30K with taxes, maintenance etc for next few years. If this hurts, get a Honda

 

@Franko T is right about this, there is no right answer and no one can predict the future.. the .2
GT3 and RS became a little more hardcore than .1 version. The engine is really a critical part of the equation and the .2 GT3 4.0L engine is just amazing and that alone as an upgrade should guide your decision process. If you have a workable .2 solution just do it and enjoy. If not the go with the .1 3RS cpo. They're all special cars and it's always better to go with newer, whether it's the radio and interface or simply aging of bushings and rubber components etc.. in this case engine technology and improvements should be at core of your decision process.

 

Actually used on the track, or by track do you mean autocross? 30 seconds sprints in 2nd gear for autocross (aka fast parking lot driving) is not track use IMO.

Good to get the engine replacement out of the way and end up with a reliable engine in the car for the rest of its life.

 

Tell that to my torn up splitter and I have FAL. And without the extended range tank I'd be spending more time at the pump than on track. That stupid warning light isn't coming on every other session with the extended tank.

 

whatever, my splitter is pristine and I don't mind not having old gasoline sloshing in the tank.

 

That's exactly where i was a month ago. Ended up in a .1RS with 2 year CPO. Mostly because an RS is an RS. The snowball comment sums up my entire purchase. Pretty darn happy with my decision.

 

I want to thank everyone for their advice. I have decided to go with .1RS I'm going to take a look at this car tomorrow. Can someone tell me why this 2016 3RS has the wing so low? Was this an option? Thanks

 

That isn’t the original wing. At least it’s not the original uprights

 

Here are some more pics.