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I had a 2018 Carrera T for 3 years and 24,000 miles. Great car and had some very memorable road trips. The T definitely felt more Grand Touring compared to the GT3T which I bought to replace the T, even though it was marketed as a more raw and back to basics Carrera. The GT3T is definitely more “raw” compared to the T. I wasn’t looking for a black car, though I don’t mind them. This car has the three must haves that I wanted, LWBS, PCCB, FAL. The moment I first sat in it, started it up and drove off, everything just sounded and felt so different then the T. It makes a lot of GT3 noises at idle and just driving around a garage that you won’t hear in a Carrera. At first I was thinking to myself if the rattling noise was normal….it is. I miss my Carrera but the GT3 is an occasion every time I get in it and start it up, love the burble it makes on start up, typical 991.2 GT3 sound.
I had a 2018 Carrera T for 3 years and 24,000 miles. Great car and had some very memorable road trips. The T definitely felt more Grand Touring compared to the GT3T which I bought to replace the T, even though it was marketed as a more raw and back to basics Carrera. The GT3T is definitely more “raw” compared to the T. I wasn’t looking for a black car, though I don’t mind them. This car has the three must haves that I wanted, LWBS, PCCB, FAL. The moment I first sat in it, started it up and drove off, everything just sounded and felt so different then the T. It makes a lot of GT3 noises at idle and just driving around a garage that you won’t hear in a Carrera. At first I was thinking to myself if the rattling noise was normal….it is. I miss my Carrera but the GT3 is an occasion every time I get in it and start it up, love the burble it makes on start up, typical 991.2 GT3 sound.
I had a 2018 Carrera T for 3 years and 24,000 miles. Great car and had some very memorable road trips. The T definitely felt more Grand Touring compared to the GT3T which I bought to replace the T, even though it was marketed as a more raw and back to basics Carrera. The GT3T is definitely more “raw” compared to the T. I wasn’t looking for a black car, though I don’t mind them. This car has the three must haves that I wanted, LWBS, PCCB, FAL. The moment I first sat in it, started it up and drove off, everything just sounded and felt so different then the T. It makes a lot of GT3 noises at idle and just driving around a garage that you won’t hear in a Carrera. At first I was thinking to myself if the rattling noise was normal….it is. I miss my Carrera but the GT3 is an occasion every time I get in it and start it up, love the burble it makes on start up, typical 991.2 GT3 sound.
Hi. Have had my T for just over 6 years and very nearly 57,000 miles. It’s been my favourite car so far and the one I’ve kept for the longest. I think my T is more raw than OEM. I had a lot of mods done which have made it louder, lower and stiffer. I get what you mean about the typical mechanic noises of a GT3 and I can’t wait to drive the car. That sense of occasion (more so than my T) is exactly what I’m hoping for! Plus, it’ll be my sole car and daily driver! Probably the last sports car I’ll buy too!
Hi. Have had my T for just over 6 years and very nearly 57,000 miles. It’s been my favourite car so far and the one I’ve kept for the longest. I think my T is more raw than OEM. I had a lot of mods done which have made it louder, lower and stiffer. I get what you mean about the typical mechanic noises of a GT3 and I can’t wait to drive the car. That sense of occasion (more so than my T) is exactly what I’m hoping for! Plus, it’ll be my sole car and daily driver! Probably the last sports car I’ll buy too!
Good luck
Keep in mind - I suspect a lot if not most GT3s are not aligned particularly well out of factory and a lot of owners probably never touch those settings. Seeing as you have experience with suspension mods, the GT3 responds well to a more aggressive alignment and is (for a Mac strut car) pretty adjustable from factory. My car had some understeer and felt a bit flat until I made some adjustments to the set up.
Hi. Have had my T for just over 6 years and very nearly 57,000 miles. It’s been my favourite car so far and the one I’ve kept for the longest. I think my T is more raw than OEM. I had a lot of mods done which have made it louder, lower and stiffer. I get what you mean about the typical mechanic noises of a GT3 and I can’t wait to drive the car. That sense of occasion (more so than my T) is exactly what I’m hoping for! Plus, it’ll be my sole car and daily driver! Probably the last sports car I’ll buy too!
I followed your journey with the T over the years, especially when I had my T. It will be interesting to read your impressions of driving a GT3 in comparison to your Litchfield moded T. My T was stock and so is my GT3.
I had a 2018 Carrera T for 3 years and 24,000 miles. Great car and had some very memorable road trips. The T definitely felt more Grand Touring compared to the GT3T which I bought to replace the T, even though it was marketed as a more raw and back to basics Carrera. The GT3T is definitely more “raw” compared to the T. I wasn’t looking for a black car, though I don’t mind them. This car has the three must haves that I wanted, LWBS, PCCB, FAL. The moment I first sat in it, started it up and drove off, everything just sounded and felt so different then the T. It makes a lot of GT3 noises at idle and just driving around a garage that you won’t hear in a Carrera. At first I was thinking to myself if the rattling noise was normal….it is. I miss my Carrera but the GT3 is an occasion every time I get in it and start it up, love the burble it makes on start up, typical 991.2 GT3 sound.
Great feedback. Did your T have LWBS and PCCB?
IMO, which seats the car has changes the impression greatly. I drove a GT3 with 18 ways and it felt Carrera like to me.
Last edited by AdamSanta85; 07-17-2024 at 01:14 PM.
IMO, which seats the car has changes the impression greatly. I drove a GT3 with 18 ways and it felt Carrera like to me.
I agree, the seats definitely change the feel. I did not spec my T. It had 18 ways and the base brakes. If I could change anything with that car, it would be the 4 way seats or LWBS instead of the 18 ways. If I could spec a T today it would definitely have the PCCBs and possibly the LWBS. Unfortunately the 992 never had the option for PCCBs. The 4 way seats are nice since they give easy access to the rear for storing things on road trips. I can squeeze soft bags in the back between the LWBS on trips. I think whatever seats a GT3 has is subjective. I am happy with the LWSBs and have no issues with getting in or out and long road trips.
I followed your journey with the T over the years, especially when I had my T. It will be interesting to read your impressions of driving a GT3 in comparison to your Litchfield moded T. My T was stock and so is my GT3.
Thanks!
I think I may keep my GT3 stock. It has a Porsche extended warranty and I’ll probably renew this next year. Hopefully picking up the new car next Tuesday.
I had LWB in a 718 GT4 and they didn’t suit me at all but everyone is different.
The buckets look the best without a doubt😊
I agree the buckets look great. The car I’m buying is a GT3 with 18-ways, as it’ll be a daily driver and my sole car. Plus I’m getting on a bit! 60 next year!
I think I may keep my GT3 stock. It has a Porsche extended warranty and I’ll probably renew this next year. Hopefully picking up the new car next Tuesday.
I think I may keep my GT3 stock. It has a Porsche extended warranty and I’ll probably renew this next year. Hopefully picking up the new car next Tuesday.
I have heavily modded all of my Porsches (turbos) over the years and have not touched the GT3's other than exhaust, which is a great mod for the GT3. The GT3 is so good out of the box that IMO for street use, it doesn't need anything and I never felt it required anything. The tweaked PDK S in the GT3 is an amazing version of the PDK, too. Quicker shifting and more involving than the standard PDK. Get a CPO and no need to compromise the coverage with mods.
I have heavily modded all of my Porsches (turbos) over the years and have not touched the GT3's other than exhaust, which is a great mod for the GT3. The GT3 is so good out of the box that IMO for street use, it doesn't need anything and I never felt it required anything. The tweaked PDK S in the GT3 is an amazing version of the PDK, too. Quicker shifting and more involving than the standard PDK. Get a CPO and no need to compromise the coverage with mods.
Cheers! Yup, agreed. Going from a Carrera T that I’ve heavily modded to a 991.2 GT3 that I’ll keep OEM and covered by the Porsche extended warranty. My one will be a manual, like your Chalk one.
07-17-2024, 12:09 AM
I get what you mean about the typical mechanic noises of a GT3 and I can’t wait to drive the car. That sense of occasion (more so than my T) is exactly what I’m hoping for! 
Plus, it’ll be my sole car and daily driver! Probably the last sports car I’ll buy too!
