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Old 11-17-2022, 02:04 PM
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I've never driven a GT3 but I think if you're looking for something comfy to cruise on the streets and to occasionally track it, get it.
The GT3 is still a lot closer to an RS than it is to a Carrera or a Turbo. Most people wouldn't call it comfy, and it certainly isn't quiet to sit in. Both are decidedly track focused with an element of usability on normal roads but the RS is wilder and less compromising to drive out of the box.
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Originally Posted by JCviggen
The GT3 is still a lot closer to an RS than it is to a Carrera or a Turbo. Most people wouldn't call it comfy, and it certainly isn't quiet to sit in. Both are decidedly track focused with an element of usability on normal roads but the RS is wilder and less compromising to drive out of the box.
Yeah, a GT3 is not a race car but it’s definitely not a comfy cruiser. It’s perfectly drivable on the street, but the Carrera/Turbo S are way better suited than the GT3 to use as a daily driver or cruiser.
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Old 11-17-2022, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JCviggen
The GT3 is still a lot closer to an RS than it is to a Carrera or a Turbo. Most people wouldn't call it comfy, and it certainly isn't quiet to sit in. Both are decidedly track focused with an element of usability on normal roads but the RS is wilder and less compromising to drive out of the box.
Good to know! I hope one day soon that GT3 prices(non RS) come back down to earth. Would love to trade the turbo in for a gt3 to use more as a daily/cruiser. The turbo just doesn't feel as raw/alive to me anymore.
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Old 11-17-2022, 11:03 PM
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.1 GT3 non-RS is best of both worlds. Just sayin. Raw on the inside, elegant on the outside.
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Originally Posted by jonnkycvrd
Good to know! I hope one day soon that GT3 prices(non RS) come back down to earth. Would love to trade the turbo in for a gt3 to use more as a daily/cruiser. The turbo just doesn't feel as raw/alive to me anymore.
I went from a Turbo S to a GT3T. It was the right move.
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Old 11-18-2022, 05:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Jickel180
.1 GT3 non-RS is best of both worlds. Just sayin. Raw on the inside, elegant on the outside.
it is even more stiff than the .1 RS, i would know bec i had one for almost 3 years before selling it and buying the .1 RS
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Old 11-18-2022, 10:44 AM
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Imo 1.1rs is the most forgiving ride of the entire 991 GT lineup except R. I know that is counter intuitive but it was definitely softer ride than 1.1-3 and even a hair less stiff than 1.2-3 and especially 1.2-3rs.
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Old 11-20-2022, 12:29 PM
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OP ~ a friend sold his 991.1 RS, about a year later he bought a manual .2 GT3

When i asked him which car he prefers, he said the RS was more special
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Old 11-20-2022, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by jonnkycvrd
Good to know! I hope one day soon that GT3 prices(non RS) come back down to earth. Would love to trade the turbo in for a gt3 to use more as a daily/cruiser. The turbo just doesn't feel as raw/alive to me anymore.
Enjoy the Turbo for what it is, the absolute best Swiss knife sports car in the world. It's the best daily; you won't enjoy daily driving the GT3 as much. Sure the GT3 is amazing and more rewarding and fun, it's also much louder and less versatile and that grates on you over time when used as daily in all weather. The turbo not so much, it reigns supreme in all conditions and weather.

ask me how I know, went from a 991.1 TT to a spyder 718 to a GT3 touring for my daily driver and although in absolutely love the touring, nothing beats the Turbo in and out for all day all weather competence speed and fun, a different kind of fun but one that grows on you over time.

as far as RS vs GT3... well drove the RS (it's a .2) for a bit this weekend and yes I agree it's an event. I may reverse my recommendation and say go with 991.1RS even with older engine; the overall RS experience is unique
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Originally Posted by Palting
LOL. When I read your original post, I thought you were going for a logical practical answer. Logic and practicality for your needs would be the .2 GT3. Passion would be the .1 RS. And passion will trump anything illogical or impractical. Go for the RS, my passionate friend.
For those interested, I went full passion and bought a .2 RS
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Old 12-06-2022, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by the8thbit
For those interested, I went full passion and bought a .2 RS

Wowzers !!! huge Congrats man.

R. S. =. Rightfully Superior
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Old 12-06-2022, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by the8thbit
For those interested, I went full passion and bought a .2 RS
Justifiable because you invited rational arguments against the .1 RS, and it became clear that all are negated by more downforce.

Congrats. Details on which one you picked up?
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Old 12-06-2022, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ParadiseGT3
Justifiable because you invited rational arguments against the .1 RS, and it became clear that all are negated by more downforce.

Congrats. Details on which one you picked up?
More downforce indeed. Bought one with Weissach, a dundon aerokit, 3-way MCS and PFC track kit guards red with some green accents. Not my favorite color combo but all I care about is going fast. Seat inserts are a cheap swap anyway


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Originally Posted by the8thbit
More downforce indeed. Bought one with Weissach, a dundon aerokit, 3-way MCS and PFC track kit guards red with some green accents. Not my favorite color combo but all I care about is going fast. Seat inserts are a cheap swap anyway
Dang, amazing! Enjoy. Know a guy running PFC kit on his .1 RS for track, says absolutely outstanding. Clear upgrade from stock/OE+ setups.
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Old 12-08-2022, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jkob5
I'm bias but you can't go wrong either way. IMO the RS are financially a better decision since they made much less. Get a PTS .1 RS and you'll have the only PTS 991 RS.
exactly what I did,

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