Hurricane

Like I said, none of the options are really a "must have." You would probably be very happy with a GTS (which already comes nicely equipped) with few options.

85Gold

eoddom

I actually found a really clean 991.1 GT3 with 33k miles for 118K. Full clear wrap, front axle lift, extended fuel range, etc. Pretty basic, but enough for what I'd want.

Hurricane

What are you waiting for? Get it!

911boy

GO FOR IT!! Beautiful car.

koala

The GTS already has the important performance items. The only deal breaker for me personally would be having a MT. I'd take a .2 MT over a .1 PDK any day, and that is with my substantial preference to the 3.8.

Ultimately, you'll be spoiled regardless!!

eoddom

Yeah, this GTS I'm looking at is a 7 speed manual. It seems like, for long term value, the manual will probably hold up better also. Finding GTS with manual trans for sale seems nearly impossible.

Also, side note, I'm buying this car to take to Japan with me at the end of the year. Porsches (newer ones) sell for considerably more there than they do here.

eoddom

So really the dilemma is....

2015 GT3 in GT silver with 33K miles for 118K

Or

2018 GTS in Chalk with MT for 125K

PorscheFrank

PorscheFrank

fstgtbtl

I traded in a 2016 991.1 GTS for a 991.2 GT3 and the biggest thing that i did not get on the GTS that i wish it had and ordered for the GT3 was the front axle lift. I got so tired of scraping the GTS nose

The GTS was one of the best cars i ever owned and a completely different beast then the GT3

jerryzaiden

I went with the 2017 GTS and absolutely love it. I drove a 2015 Turbo S and a 2015 GT3. I feel the GTS was the better car. Felt light but rides nice and with a turn of the **** (sport Crono) or push of a button I have lower ride and firm suspension. What I didn't like about the GT3 is the rough constant ride and the noise, the engine also likes to be on the pipe vs. the GTS has the turbos that work great down lo. What I didn't like about the Turbo S was the heavier car feel. Power was awesome but honestly a little much.

LavaGTS

Beware of GT3 castastrophic engine failures which are pretty common. I believe Porsche extended the warranty on that for 5 years 120K miles..

If you don't mind the mileage and rougher ride definitely go with the GT3.

If you want nice torque and nice big power gains off of simple mods get the GTS. It will be faster.

Maitre_Absolut

Back on topic, as someone looking at used 991 GTS the options that matter to me are:

1) SPASM. In Canada you must configure with RWS, so its both together. The 20mm lowering will ensure I am not tempted to go aftermarket..
2) GTS Interior package. Dont know about US config but in Canada you need to check two 5k boxes for this so its a 10k option. Completes the GTS look on the inside to match the distinct GTS look on the outisde. Will not buy without. Happy to have original owner take the hit, MSRP it ridiculous on this option.

I configured my Macan GTS the same way, though in GTS form comes with alot more than on the 911 GTS so less boxes to tick.

RRDnA

Not sure how a Macan relates to a Porsche sports car at any level - radically different price points and radically different levels of performance - no point trying to conflate the two.