Overdraft

All...cross thread from GT3 board...tired of beating this dead issue but one last time. I have a decent (not great) offer on my PTS Targa4S loaded Burmester and a Decent (yet not great) offer on my 993TT excellent shape but not a museum piece. With the characteristics of these cars, what is a better 2 car Porsche Garage - a) GT3 touring & 993 tt {stick/ visceral & stick visceral air cooled} OR b) GT3 Touring & Targa 4s PTS loaded {stick visceral & quiet luxury). Seems to me the GT3 and 993TT almost give the same experience - just interested in your opinion(s). I promise not to ask again.
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teambell

Do you ever miss your 1997 993 C4S? If so, keep the 993TT, if not go lux and visceral!

LexVan

You have only one 993 variant......so keep the Turbo.
You only need one of the 991 variant.......so get the GT3.

I have zero clue how you plan to use the cars; track, weekends, Cars & Coffee, daily drive.....

R_Rated

this.

Needsdecaf

No offense meant to any Targa owner, but a Targa 4S is just another 991. Yes, it may be nice, and may be equipped as you like it, but it's just another 991 (as are any other non-GT Targa). Therefore;

You won't have that raw GT3 experience.
You will suffer much more depreciation.

I can't imagine having two 991's in my life. But I like variety. I wouldn't want to daily one and have one for the weekend. Again, as was asked, how do you plan on using? What's your daily? Is this just two weekend cars?

I just can't see why you would want two 991's. Unless there is some other reason.

NF4710

I'd go 993 turbo and .2 GT3 touring. Nothing against the Targa which is a wonderful car...but the other two are just so special: one of the best air cooled 991s and (likely) one of the last NA 911s. Glad I'm not in your shoes...would have a hard time picking the car I'd be buried in!

Cheers,
NF

koala

Nothing against the Targa, but I'd have the 993TT and the GT3 for sure.

Keadog

I would keep the 993. Note my current avatar FWIW.
Only difference I see on the potential downside is both the 993 and GT3 are coupes. Assuming you bought the Targa for a more open air experience than a sunroof, you'll be losing that. But again, if I had a 993TT and a GT3, I would look to add some variant of a Boxster for the top down fun. I had a '13 981 S and a '16GTS - it's a really great platform.
Fun problem to have!

LexVan

Of the many amazing things about a 993TT, and still a very relevant car today (with 408 HP), is the intimacy of the cabin. With the sunroof open, the windows down, the very narrow A pillars and narrow B pillars, and narrow window trim, it feels very much like an open air experience. Good point, Dog.