US GT3RS configurator is now live...
03-03-2015, 03:04 PM
#32
Race Director
$197K versus $152.5K similarly equipped. Includes LWB (that I couldn't get) instead of 18 way seats so a savings of $2K+ there although as it turned out the 18 ways cost me nothing due to the full rebate from Porsche because they were falsely represented. Round off and call it a $40K difference for me.
03-03-2015, 03:13 PM
#33
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
I would say your local dealer.. as the install is not so simple. I think Sun Coast (https://www.suncoastparts.com) might eventually offer the wheel, but you still need to take it somewhere to install. Most dealers don't like to install parts not purchased through them.
Plus, don't be so sure the new Macan-style steering wheel on the RS is even backwards compatible to our GT3.
03-03-2015, 03:24 PM
#34
$197K versus $152.5K similarly equipped. Includes LWB (that I couldn't get) instead of 18 way seats so a savings of $2K+ there although as it turned out the 18 ways cost me nothing due to the full rebate from Porsche because they were falsely represented. Round off and call it a $40K difference for me.
- Titanium Exhaust
- 25 more hp, 29 more lb-ft of torque
- More downforce/cooling
- same weight
03-03-2015, 04:17 PM
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03-03-2015, 04:18 PM
#39
03-03-2015, 04:33 PM
#42
Race Director
Please don't shoot me for saying this, but I really think a lot of the $40K difference is in the cachet of owning an RS, not the performance. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But from a performance standpoint, the ONLY way anyone is going to be able to appreciate the small difference over a 3 is by tracking the car seriously and if one has the nerve/resources to do that with a $200K car, my hat is off to you.
There's always been a point of diminishing return with road car performance relative to price. It can be argued that the GT3 is also well past that point. For most of us, we should be honest and admit it's at least partly about having the shiniest, prettiest toy and not whether one car is meaningfully or usefully faster than the other. My $.02....
Last edited by Mike in CA; 03-04-2015 at 03:00 AM. Reason: sp
03-03-2015, 04:41 PM
#43
The color selection sucks. I came up with $186k configured. I'm definitely not buying a new one unless I can get a Voodoo Blue PTS. 
