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12-14-2015 | 06:37 PM
#16
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: CHI / ATL
I put 22k miles on a 993 with straight pipes, solid engine mounts, LWFW, etc etc.
8k miles on a 997 GT3 with a track pipe
6k miles on a 991 GT3 with catless headers and a bypass
And I've test driven other cars that are tamer. Walked away from them. No fun.
12-14-2015 | 07:29 PM
#17
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 747
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From: Melbourne, Florida
Did a similar comparison with a friends GT4. It is a smaller interior and more intimate driving experience. The short throw shifter and ability to see the corners of the car make it a fun street car. I imagine it would be fun at the track a s well, but we both came away liking our own cars better.
12-14-2015 | 08:26 PM
#18
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Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Rocky Mountains
Same experience here. My business partner bought a GT4 and we drove each other's cars. I enjoyed the feeling of driving a slightly smaller, slightly more nimble car, and the manual shifter is perfect. The GT4 is a great car.
However I wouldn't give up the torque, proper low gears, and open cabin of the GT3.
Also PDK-S rocks. Is the closest thing to a manual, and the GT4 wing looks a bit aftermarket. It's not perfectly integrated into the car like the GT3.
However I wouldn't give up the torque, proper low gears, and open cabin of the GT3.
Also PDK-S rocks. Is the closest thing to a manual, and the GT4 wing looks a bit aftermarket. It's not perfectly integrated into the car like the GT3.
12-14-2015 | 08:31 PM
#19
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 9,990
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From: Ny
I actually prefer it the way it is in the GT4 and RS,it makes it more like a Cup car wing.
12-14-2015 | 08:35 PM
#20
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,871
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From: Between S. Lake Tahoe and San Francisco
I have a McLaren, GT3 and just got a GT4. I really like the GT4, but...
The GT3 is much more enjoyable and more capable to me. Better engine sound. great accleration. Cabin materials and layout are similar, but GT3 does feel much larger. I have wanted to like the GT4 more. It is a great car! Feels light. Nice 6 speed transmission. Handles well. Compared to the other 2 in the garage, I just did not get my interest. Decided to trade it for a Targa GTS - need an open top car.
The GT3 is much more enjoyable and more capable to me. Better engine sound. great accleration. Cabin materials and layout are similar, but GT3 does feel much larger. I have wanted to like the GT4 more. It is a great car! Feels light. Nice 6 speed transmission. Handles well. Compared to the other 2 in the garage, I just did not get my interest. Decided to trade it for a Targa GTS - need an open top car.
12-14-2015 | 08:47 PM
#21
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 903
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I picked up a gt4 a couple weeks ago and already have 2k miles on it. I think it's a better car than the gt3 on the road due to the gt3 loving to rev. I find myself getting into potential trouble with the gt3, where as the gt4 is a blast at any speed.
So much so that I ordered a spyder...
So much so that I ordered a spyder...