991.2 GT3 really worth $50k more?
01-20-2022, 03:17 PM
#76
Coming out of CGTS 4.0 (loved the car, but it just left me wanting more raw more power), I was recently in the market for a GT3. Initially shopped .2's because of the 4.0, but ended up buying a 15 7k mile PTS .1. Two biggest reasons were the looks. I think the 991.1 looks much better, really a timeless design IMO. The .2 is still obviously beautiful, but it's not even close to the .1 in cohesive design flow. Didn't care for the .2 "sharky" front end and black plastics bits. The other big reason is the price delta. ~$50k not worth it IMO, for 50k I could buy a G6 motor myself.
My .1 has 3.5 years of factory engine warranty remaining, which is basically a new 4 year factory warranty and the drive is more raw/engaging and just special. Love all the mechanical noises and rumbles. I also think the scream from 8-9 in the .1 is just more visceral. They both scream like no other, but the .1 gets the nod in my book. I think the noticeably louder induction noise in .2 somewhat detracts or muddles the mechanical cescendo that is better in the .1. The .2 is noticeably more refined, but the .2 tire/road noise is MUCH louder, which I didn't care for. I also actually appreciate the low tech of the .1 vs. .2, makes it feel more classic/special. YMMV.
My .1 has 3.5 years of factory engine warranty remaining, which is basically a new 4 year factory warranty and the drive is more raw/engaging and just special. Love all the mechanical noises and rumbles. I also think the scream from 8-9 in the .1 is just more visceral. They both scream like no other, but the .1 gets the nod in my book. I think the noticeably louder induction noise in .2 somewhat detracts or muddles the mechanical cescendo that is better in the .1. The .2 is noticeably more refined, but the .2 tire/road noise is MUCH louder, which I didn't care for. I also actually appreciate the low tech of the .1 vs. .2, makes it feel more classic/special. YMMV.
I strongly considered an RS green .1 GT3 with CPO warranty in Tennessee before Christmas but decided i didn't want to pay $150k for it for a color i kind of liked but wasn't in love with. If it was gelbgrun, though.....that would've been in my garage.
Still waiting for a forum member to somehow PM me out of nowhere offering a PTS .1 or .2 or maybe an ultraviolet.
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Airbag997 (01-20-2022)
01-20-2022, 05:50 PM
#77
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I strongly considered an RS green .1 GT3 with CPO warranty in Tennessee before Christmas but decided i didn't want to pay $150k for it for a color i kind of liked but wasn't in love with.
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My friend bought that RS Green GT3 in Knoxville three days after he test drove my GT3
You will be very happy with a .1. Get it done
I strongly considered an RS green .1 GT3 with CPO warranty in Tennessee before Christmas but decided i didn't want to pay $150k for it for a color i kind of liked but wasn't in love with.
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My friend bought that RS Green GT3 in Knoxville three days after he test drove my GT3
You will be very happy with a .1. Get it done
01-20-2022, 07:54 PM
#78
Ha! I tried to buy that car… then it sold … then it didn't. But very happy with the 991.2 I ended up with.
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Airbag997 (01-20-2022)
01-20-2022, 11:20 PM
#79
01-20-2022, 11:21 PM
#80
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Also, you're okay with either PDK or manual? Truly no preference? You mention above being open to a .2 manual.
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01-20-2022, 11:23 PM
#81
Oh wait....it's probably an old picture. I see he crossed off his 997 GT3 and doesn't own it anymore.
Which one did you get, technoviro? What do you think of the .2?
I was originally going .2 manual if i went .2 but i'm starting to soften a little considering I'm also thinking about a .1 GT3RS. Haven't really decided. There's a local guy in autocross that is really smug and uses the PDK and torque vectoring to cover up for his lack of driving skill. I can see an argument for me getting a PDK to kick his *** =) All depends on if the right car falls to me. I think i'll know when it hits me and i'm really hoping it is from a rennlister. I'd rather avoid dealerships if i can considering how awful they have been during this search so far.
Which one did you get, technoviro? What do you think of the .2?
I was originally going .2 manual if i went .2 but i'm starting to soften a little considering I'm also thinking about a .1 GT3RS. Haven't really decided. There's a local guy in autocross that is really smug and uses the PDK and torque vectoring to cover up for his lack of driving skill. I can see an argument for me getting a PDK to kick his *** =) All depends on if the right car falls to me. I think i'll know when it hits me and i'm really hoping it is from a rennlister. I'd rather avoid dealerships if i can considering how awful they have been during this search so far.
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01-21-2022, 03:53 AM
#82
I can't quite fit a manual 991.2 GT3 into my budget unless I sell some other toys (my SW20 MR2 for instance) to get the extra $10-15k necessary for one. Price difference seems to be about $50k right now for an extra 25hp and some more down low torque.
If money is no object sure the .2 is the answer. But people that have upgraded....would you do it again based on the current price difference?
If money is no object sure the .2 is the answer. But people that have upgraded....would you do it again based on the current price difference?
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Airbag997 (01-21-2022)
01-21-2022, 09:35 AM
#83
01-21-2022, 11:15 AM
#84
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Oh wait....it's probably an old picture. I see he crossed off his 997 GT3 and doesn't own it anymore.
Which one did you get, technoviro? What do you think of the .2?
I was originally going .2 manual if i went .2 but i'm starting to soften a little considering I'm also thinking about a .1 GT3RS. Haven't really decided. There's a local guy in autocross that is really smug and uses the PDK and torque vectoring to cover up for his lack of driving skill. I can see an argument for me getting a PDK to kick his *** =) All depends on if the right car falls to me. I think i'll know when it hits me and i'm really hoping it is from a rennlister. I'd rather avoid dealerships if i can considering how awful they have been during this search so far.
Which one did you get, technoviro? What do you think of the .2?
I was originally going .2 manual if i went .2 but i'm starting to soften a little considering I'm also thinking about a .1 GT3RS. Haven't really decided. There's a local guy in autocross that is really smug and uses the PDK and torque vectoring to cover up for his lack of driving skill. I can see an argument for me getting a PDK to kick his *** =) All depends on if the right car falls to me. I think i'll know when it hits me and i'm really hoping it is from a rennlister. I'd rather avoid dealerships if i can considering how awful they have been during this search so far.
01-21-2022, 12:01 PM
#85
Mine was a 2015.
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01-21-2022, 12:11 PM
#86
That was covered under the powertrain warranty though, correct? Did they change the transmission for the .2? I figured it was the same transmission.
01-21-2022, 07:07 PM
#88
This one: https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...i-suppose.html
I love it. A lot less skittish at speed vs the 997 over our terrible roads in western PA, engine is amazing, happy with how the PDK performs (totally different than a non-GT), and the FAL gets me driving the car more. I couldn't get the 997 in and out of the garage without ramps, so I didn't drive it much at all.
I do wish it was green, though. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I love it. A lot less skittish at speed vs the 997 over our terrible roads in western PA, engine is amazing, happy with how the PDK performs (totally different than a non-GT), and the FAL gets me driving the car more. I couldn't get the 997 in and out of the garage without ramps, so I didn't drive it much at all.
I do wish it was green, though. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
01-21-2022, 11:52 PM
#89
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