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Old 02-05-2017 | 06:23 PM
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Great advice already offered.

Really agree with robmypro, you will regret it!

I say, keep her and get a VW R for a daily.
Old 02-05-2017 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 911dr
Great advice already offered.

Really agree with robmypro, you will regret it!

I say, keep her and get a VW R for a daily.
A Golf R is a solid choice. Very nice and capable car. EVO had it in their top 3 i believe, going up against all the main supercars. It's good!
Old 02-05-2017 | 06:34 PM
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Matt already answered this for you:

https://youtu.be/hnQ-zRSZRcQ
Old 02-05-2017 | 06:35 PM
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I had a similar issue, except dog it was kids with the backseat, and i didn't want to dd my gt3 because i didn't want to roll into work in it. But mine is a garden variety white one, not signal green, and that plays into this as well.

I wound up keeping the gt3 and getting a manual m2 to dd along with my cayenne. it's a tough decision, only one you can really answer...i know that's not much help...but man, that signal green gt3...gorgeous!
Old 02-05-2017 | 08:06 PM
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I think you've heard it, pretty unanimous. Not a chance would I part ways with a Signal Green GT3 for a GTS. Good luck in your decision.
Old 02-05-2017 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
Keep what you have. The 991.2 GTS promises to be a great car, but will not feel any more special than the Macan if you drive it every day...
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I think you've heard it, pretty unanimous. Not a chance would I part ways with a Signal Green GT3 for a GTS. Good luck in your decision.
It was 50-50. And probably 10-90 now.
Old 02-05-2017 | 09:09 PM
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Easy: Trade the Macan for the 991.2 GTS and DD the GTS.
Old 02-05-2017 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Lapis
Easy: Trade the Macan for the 991.2 GTS and DD the GTS.
You can even get the C4 GTS (or Targa 4 GTS) and drive in winter with the right tires if necessary.

....and if you still need something more practical for occasional times when you have to carry a bunch of stuff around, get something cheap like a Honda CRV or Toyota RAV4.
Old 02-05-2017 | 09:20 PM
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All GT models have held their value well and so will 991.1 GT3's even after the GT3 991.2's come out. 991.2's will be more expensive to start and likely sell at a premium above msrp since they will be hard to get. This could push a 991.2 close to $200k. This will make used 991.1's look very attractive for $140k.

Ultimately you will be trading a special car (GT3) for a special version of a regular car in the GTS. I think you will be underwhelmed by the GTS. I've already driven a 991.2 C2S and was in comparison.

If you must do the trade for daily practicality, consider a used 2014 or 2015 Turbo coupe. You should be able to come close to trading your GT3 even up for one. It's far more car than the GTS will be and the big initial depreciation hit someone else already took.
Old 02-05-2017 | 10:42 PM
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There's no reason not to drive the GT3 daily.

If color is an issue, get it wrapped.

FWIW, I daily my GT3. Totally doable, and totally enjoyable. Wouldn't have it any other way.
Old 02-05-2017 | 11:20 PM
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I say keep your GT3.

and if you do plan on selling it, message me lol
Old 02-05-2017 | 11:56 PM
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DD'ing ANY sports car in Houston would be a hassle to me. The roads there, if you can call them that, no curves, traffic...I'd be in a Range Rover, Merc, P SUV etc. When I drive there for business I leave the M3 at home and take the truck.

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Old 02-06-2017 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by consolidated
DD'ing ANY sports car in Houston would be a hassle to me. The roads there, if you can call them that, no curves, traffic...I'd be in a Range Rover, Merc, P SUV etc. When I drive there for business I left the M3 at home and took the truck.
That is why I have to keep the Macan.
Old 02-06-2017 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by EricHai
That is why I have to keep the Macan.
Dump the Macan for a much cheaper DD ride for bad weather and hauling stuff.

Get a 991.2 GTS as more of a DD sports car you'll feel comfortable driving more often.

Keep the PTS GT3 for special occasions.
Old 02-06-2017 | 12:51 AM
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Post makes no sense. Drive your car.


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