RS separation anxiety
05-25-2017 | 08:24 AM
#46
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 2,275
Likes: 127
From: midwest
Cancelled my GT3 order - may sell the RS now or keep for the new RS if it's an easy option ... not likely.
Rather be enjoying vs debating especially with a car dealership the energy the wait etc. have no idea how guys here do it.
Anyway you already have the best no reason to downgrade in hopes to upgrade - enjoy!
Rather be enjoying vs debating especially with a car dealership the energy the wait etc. have no idea how guys here do it.
Anyway you already have the best no reason to downgrade in hopes to upgrade - enjoy!
05-25-2017 | 09:27 AM
#47
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Monaco
I'm one of the few it seems that's going to trade in my 991 RS for a 991.2 GT3 with PDK. So I obviously disagrees with what a lot of you are saying. I don’t see going from a 991 RS to a 991.2 GT3 as a downgrade, more of a sidestep.
I have a few reasons why I'm doing so:
* It's faster than the RS. Numbers don't mean much to me, but I wouldn't buy a slower car.
* I'm very excited about the new engine.
* I have never fallen in love with the color of my RS (Lava Orange). So I'm really looking forward to get a car in a spec I really like.
* I use my RS primarily as a road car. So I appreciate some of the features that makes the new GT3 more livable than the RS. Like the reversing camera and Bose stereo.
* Buying another Porsche from my local dealer makes me more likely to get limited models in the future.
* My RS has done a lot of km (just over 30.000 km). Had a five week spontaneous road trip in it, which put on many miles in a short time. So having a new and fresh car is something I crave.
* And finally my RS uses quite a bit of oil which annoys me. I have had it checked by the dealer twice, and they say the oil usage is within the limit Porsche thinks is normal. But weirdly it started using a bit less after its last service.
But I think I still would trade in my RS for a new GT3 even if my RS hadn't done so many miles and didn't use oil. If I have made the right decision only time will tell. I get my new GT3 in early November, so in five months time I know if I have done the right thing or not
And I know that many of the points is very personal to me, so I'm not saying the right thing to do for everyone is to trade in their RS. But the discussion on trading in a RS for GT3 isn't as straightforward as some thinks it is.
I have a few reasons why I'm doing so:
* It's faster than the RS. Numbers don't mean much to me, but I wouldn't buy a slower car.
* I'm very excited about the new engine.
* I have never fallen in love with the color of my RS (Lava Orange). So I'm really looking forward to get a car in a spec I really like.
* I use my RS primarily as a road car. So I appreciate some of the features that makes the new GT3 more livable than the RS. Like the reversing camera and Bose stereo.
* Buying another Porsche from my local dealer makes me more likely to get limited models in the future.
* My RS has done a lot of km (just over 30.000 km). Had a five week spontaneous road trip in it, which put on many miles in a short time. So having a new and fresh car is something I crave.
* And finally my RS uses quite a bit of oil which annoys me. I have had it checked by the dealer twice, and they say the oil usage is within the limit Porsche thinks is normal. But weirdly it started using a bit less after its last service.
But I think I still would trade in my RS for a new GT3 even if my RS hadn't done so many miles and didn't use oil. If I have made the right decision only time will tell. I get my new GT3 in early November, so in five months time I know if I have done the right thing or not
And I know that many of the points is very personal to me, so I'm not saying the right thing to do for everyone is to trade in their RS. But the discussion on trading in a RS for GT3 isn't as straightforward as some thinks it is.
05-25-2017 | 12:58 PM
#48
Racer
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 294
Likes: 17
I'm one of the few it seems that's going to trade in my 991 RS for a 991.2 GT3 with PDK. So I obviously disagrees with what a lot of you are saying. I don’t see going from a 991 RS to a 991.2 GT3 as a downgrade, more of a sidestep.
I have a few reasons why I'm doing so:
* It's faster than the RS. Numbers don't mean much to me, but I wouldn't buy a slower car.
* I'm very excited about the new engine.
* I have never fallen in love with the color of my RS (Lava Orange). So I'm really looking forward to get a car in a spec I really like.
* I use my RS primarily as a road car. So I appreciate some of the features that makes the new GT3 more livable than the RS. Like the reversing camera and Bose stereo.
* Buying another Porsche from my local dealer makes me more likely to get limited models in the future.
* My RS has done a lot of km (just over 30.000 km). Had a five week spontaneous road trip in it, which put on many miles in a short time. So having a new and fresh car is something I crave.
* And finally my RS uses quite a bit of oil which annoys me. I have had it checked by the dealer twice, and they say the oil usage is within the limit Porsche thinks is normal. But weirdly it started using a bit less after its last service.
But I think I still would trade in my RS for a new GT3 even if my RS hadn't done so many miles and didn't use oil. If I have made the right decision only time will tell. I get my new GT3 in early November, so in five months time I know if I have done the right thing or not And I know that many of the points is very personal to me, so I'm not saying the right thing to do for everyone is to trade in their RS. But the discussion on trading in a RS for GT3 isn't as straightforward as some thinks it is.
I have a few reasons why I'm doing so:
* It's faster than the RS. Numbers don't mean much to me, but I wouldn't buy a slower car.
* I'm very excited about the new engine.
* I have never fallen in love with the color of my RS (Lava Orange). So I'm really looking forward to get a car in a spec I really like.
* I use my RS primarily as a road car. So I appreciate some of the features that makes the new GT3 more livable than the RS. Like the reversing camera and Bose stereo.
* Buying another Porsche from my local dealer makes me more likely to get limited models in the future.
* My RS has done a lot of km (just over 30.000 km). Had a five week spontaneous road trip in it, which put on many miles in a short time. So having a new and fresh car is something I crave.
* And finally my RS uses quite a bit of oil which annoys me. I have had it checked by the dealer twice, and they say the oil usage is within the limit Porsche thinks is normal. But weirdly it started using a bit less after its last service.
But I think I still would trade in my RS for a new GT3 even if my RS hadn't done so many miles and didn't use oil. If I have made the right decision only time will tell. I get my new GT3 in early November, so in five months time I know if I have done the right thing or not
And I know that many of the points is very personal to me, so I'm not saying the right thing to do for everyone is to trade in their RS. But the discussion on trading in a RS for GT3 isn't as straightforward as some thinks it is.
05-25-2017 | 01:33 PM
#49
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,771
Likes: 350
Having owned both the 991.1 GT3 and 991.1 GT3RS, the RS is NOT marketing hype to get us to "buy more cars." It is head and shoulders more of a car. And even the 991.2 GT3 with its more narrow track width doesn't provide the same driving experience.
You sound like a narrow minded GT3 owner. 😂
And to call a PDK a bore to drive is another narrow minded thing to say. I race a manual. And the art of heel/toe is a lot of fun. But with the speed and grip level of these GT cars I have plenty of fun with the PDK as it allows me to concentrate on other things like slip angle.
You sound like a narrow minded GT3 owner. 😂
And to call a PDK a bore to drive is another narrow minded thing to say. I race a manual. And the art of heel/toe is a lot of fun. But with the speed and grip level of these GT cars I have plenty of fun with the PDK as it allows me to concentrate on other things like slip angle.
05-25-2017 | 01:53 PM
#50
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 1,159
Likes: 41
JSA, have we ever met? I work in Marietta, live in Woodstock.
Keep the RS!
I saw your thread title and it reminded me that my RS has been stuck in the garage with a huge pile of dirt in front of the door. Waiting for foundation walls to dry on second/new garage so dirt can get back-filled before pouring the slab. It's been two weeks since they dug all the dirt up. Normally I get out at least for an hour on the weekend even if I'm busy. I'm jonesing here!!
Keep the RS!
I saw your thread title and it reminded me that my RS has been stuck in the garage with a huge pile of dirt in front of the door. Waiting for foundation walls to dry on second/new garage so dirt can get back-filled before pouring the slab. It's been two weeks since they dug all the dirt up. Normally I get out at least for an hour on the weekend even if I'm busy. I'm jonesing here!!
05-25-2017 | 03:58 PM
#51
Nordschleife Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 5,435
Likes: 818
From: Central New Jersey
Cite me one valve train failure on the .1 RS.
.1 4.0 lump is so far bullet proof.
Ran fawlessly in the 2015 GT3R. Motorsport heritage established. Fact continually ignored here.
Set performance standards in its class from launch and punched way above its weight as well.
Still outshined the new AMG GTR according to Chris Harris despite it being 2 years old at this point.
Garnered tremendous ADMs and still sells for over MSRP used.
Killer looks and performance.
What crap. I'll stick with my RS "downgrade". LOL
05-25-2017 | 04:33 PM
#52
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,102
Likes: 92
I have a feeling the front end of the .2 won't be as planted as the .1RS. stability in high speed turns also should be better in the RS vs the .1. I do think the GT3 is a better road car but that is just my opinion and many disagree with me. I am really going to have a tough decision as well when and if the time comes
05-25-2017 | 04:59 PM
#53
Rennlist Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 229
Likes: 15
it always amazes me about how many people cite the speed difference. With the difference between downforce of the RS and the hp gain of the .2, how many owners here actually run at 10/10th's enough to worry about it? Sure a handful might but I would be willing to bet the majority of these comments arefrom pleasure drivers or track day cars.
05-25-2017 | 06:31 PM
#55
Racer
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 294
Likes: 17
I just read this tripe and laugh. 991RS lacks heart? LOL. In fact, the alleged "downgrade" still sells for substantially more than the GT3 "upgrade". Odd isn't it? Only advantage is the .2 revs 500 rpms higher. Faster at the Ring? Also ran in better weather and ran superior version Cup 2's. If you have to have the latest and greatest GT3 have at it.
Cite me one valve train failure on the .1 RS.
.1 4.0 lump is so far bullet proof.
Ran fawlessly in the 2015 GT3R. Motorsport heritage established. Fact continually ignored here.
Set performance standards in its class from launch and punched way above its weight as well.
Still outshined the new AMG GTR according to Chris Harris despite it being 2 years old at this point.
Garnered tremendous ADMs and still sells for over MSRP used.
Killer looks and performance.
What crap. I'll stick with my RS "downgrade". LOL
Cite me one valve train failure on the .1 RS.
.1 4.0 lump is so far bullet proof.
Ran fawlessly in the 2015 GT3R. Motorsport heritage established. Fact continually ignored here.
Set performance standards in its class from launch and punched way above its weight as well.
Still outshined the new AMG GTR according to Chris Harris despite it being 2 years old at this point.
Garnered tremendous ADMs and still sells for over MSRP used.
Killer looks and performance.
What crap. I'll stick with my RS "downgrade". LOL
