the8thbit

I’m looking to get my first GT car. From a styling perspective I love the RS. It might be my favorite GT car outside of the 997.2 RS. I’ve test driven both the .1 RS and .2 GT3 but to be honest the dealership didn’t really let me stretch the .2’s legs. I was, however, able to really gun it in the RS around some gorgeous reservoir roads. Both were far more exhilarating than my .1 4S which I currently daily and track (I’m a novice/intermediate driver). One of my main concerns with the .2 is that the brakes were pretty stiff even compared to the RS. This was a PDK car so it would make sense with left foot braking but driving in NYC area traffic would be one heck of a calf workout. After experiencing PDK, I’m honestly pretty agnostic to PDK vs manual. This car would be a potential high use car which is why the .2 is appealing but its first purpose would be as a track weapon (more like a butter knife at my skill level). Unsure if I would offload the 4S or keep as a daily. Do any of you have experience driving these two cars to a greater extent? What are your opinions on both? Which one stood out to you and why?

catdog2

Many previous discussions on this topic... I think .2 is better, engine is more powerful (the difference is underrated) but in the end go with what your heart says. Try to get another test drive so you don't have any regrets.

mipcar

RS is an RS in any generation. You didn’t provide any detail as to how they are optioned out, mileage, pccb, cpo, buckets, wear and tear, etc. Those factors can sway a decision

the8thbit

looking for mileage in the 10-15k range since I plan to actually drive this car. PCCB preferable but not totally necessary with buckets, extended fuel tank, and FAL.

dazo121

yes it's good thinking powerful engine Predominant.GBWhatsapp

NCheok

An RS is an RS.

Maverick787

You can’t go wrong with either one, had both 2016 UV which I loved the unique color. My 2019 was basically the same spec but black menacing look, and my view it’s a matter of choice. My view the 2016 sounded a little more raw and more mechanical noises which I loved. Don’t think you can go wrong with either car, and if one is better on the eye/deal is right for you go that route. Tracked both a little, but really more long drives in the mountains with friends and can’t tell much difference honestly. Power increase is negligible, and many say they can tell …….I think it’s a placebo effect 😎 Porsche ju-ju.

ParadiseGT3

Would recommend the base .2 for your case, with novice/intermediate track experience and road use as factors.

The base .2 will be a better car to learn and progress with on track. The true RS performance envelope (advantage) is a combination of inaccessible and inadvisable for starters. And at 6-7/10ths it's doing you too many favors.

GT3 is an easier car to live with on road. Slightly better comfort, but meaningfully better visibility for NYC traffic situations, even parking because the sight lines are better toward the front of the car.

GT3 is arguably more tactile, more sense of more maneuverability on road. Go kart factor. That's my impression. Aware of the RS wideness -- body, track widths, contact patches -- feels hulky vs base. Useful under braking from 150, not on a Starbucks run.

Consider the .2 4.0 a worthwhile upgrade, overall engine characteristics, probably > reliability, and 9k redline. On the flipside, you don't get the RS intake factor with windows down. Might be the only one on here who really emphasizes the RS intake factor, but I find it a distinguishing characteristic of the RS vs base. But base at 9k is still plenty exhilarating.

Hope helpful, let me know if you want more feedback on any point.

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.

Palting

My thoughts exactly, but could not have put it any better

lawrence1

THIS - RS all the way.

ParadiseGT3

RS is an RS in some hands.

the8thbit

The thoughtfulness of this response is why I love the Porsche community. I think my brain has been telling me this but my heart/financial brain has been telling me to get the RS. My original thought was that I could get the RS and track a miata until my skills improve to the point where the RS makes sense. All logic, based on my experience and expected use, points to the .2, tho. Can you elucidate on the RS intake?

spyderbret

Here's a good discussion from a couple years ago. I was doing a similar comparison when shopping for mine. I ended up with the .2 GT3 for a number of reasons and am very happy with my decision.

https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...991-2-gt3.html

rk-d

Sounds like you really want an RS but are struggling trying to make a logical case for it.

Stop trying to make a logical case. If your skill set doesn't extract the nth of performance that the RS provides over a GT3...who cares? Get what your heart is telling you.

All logical arguments suggested the Turbo S was the correct car for my use case. I illogically wanted a 1.2 GT3. So be it. I'm happier in the end, which is all that matters.