Drove a GT4, Wow.
06-23-2019, 01:27 AM
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The GT4 is too much car for me. The clutch is really hard and driving the car was like working out. Also, I’m not a fan of the nylon door handles. However the car was nice and nimble, but I guess I like the refinement of the 911 more.
06-23-2019, 01:41 AM
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I would love to have a new 4.0 Spyder, if there was not a 911 drop top as an alternative. And since I have a bike to ride, which is actually more fun the 911 in some ways, I might like to have one as well; all my wife and I need are the Targa, my bike and her SUV - looking a '19 G-Wagon now (not her choice but I am working on her).
I am lucky to own both, but if push came to shove, it would be easy to kick the 911 to the curb and ride my bike every chance I got.
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06-23-2019, 01:42 AM
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I think the Cayman is just as refined, just not the GT4.. I am sure the GTS is plenty comfortable.
06-23-2019, 11:42 AM
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The GT4 was tempting but the gearing from the 981S and detuning of the 3.8 result in less straight line performance in stock form compared to what I expected:
On the street, it felt marginally faster than my 981CS with PASM and PTV.
Factoring in a 30k higher MSRP compared to my 3 year old car at the time, trade losses, and ADM, there was no logic in it for street use.
If if I hadn’t already owned a 981, I would have probably bought one.
I miss owning a Cayman but at this point I have zero regrets owning my Carrera T.
On the street, it felt marginally faster than my 981CS with PASM and PTV.
Factoring in a 30k higher MSRP compared to my 3 year old car at the time, trade losses, and ADM, there was no logic in it for street use.
If if I hadn’t already owned a 981, I would have probably bought one.
I miss owning a Cayman but at this point I have zero regrets owning my Carrera T.
06-23-2019, 01:44 PM
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Fwiw, I do have my name on the list for the 718 GT4 but I’m honestly underwhelmed and don’t see any reason to switch. A .2 GT3 on the other hand......
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06-23-2019, 01:51 PM
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While the GT cars in all versions are great track cars, they aren't as good daily drivers as the standard 911's. Best thing is that they are all depreciating and when they reach the acceptable price point, make a great addition to the stable.
06-24-2019, 06:20 PM
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Friend of mine picked up a GT4. Went by to check it out and went for a spin. First, the interior is great. The leather and suede, with colored stitching was beautiful. Anyways, the shifter in that car is very mechanical and very precise. The throws are pretty damn short. Also, the acceleration is very similar to my 991.1 S. I know, it’s the same engine, slightly detuned. I think what got me, was the weight distribution and the agility. It was sublime. I absolutely loved driving that car, but the rear kind of kills it for me. The 911 rear is a classic and what made me love the Porsche brand. But man, that GT4 is nice. Has anyone moved from a 911 to GT4? I’m sure they have, just curios how they feel after a while of ownership. I haven’t searched yet, but I’m going to.
06-24-2019, 11:08 PM
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Well, a bicycle is more fun than a 911. Even if they were the same price, I would choose a bike every time. There is nothing like the after-ride buzz of a hard 2-hour ride followed by a satisfying adult beverage. Or, that really hard 5-hour, 100 mile hilly century that gives you the 1000 yard stare but the good feeling that stays with you for days.
I am lucky to own both, but if push came to shove, it would be easy to kick the 911 to the curb and ride my bike every chance I got.
I am lucky to own both, but if push came to shove, it would be easy to kick the 911 to the curb and ride my bike every chance I got.
06-24-2019, 11:09 PM
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06-25-2019, 07:12 AM
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Had over 1000 miles in my brother's Carmine Gt4. Car was meh for me but that is coming from only GT cars. Bought a RAS stick Carrera T with some special sauce and I like that much much more. The RS is for track and weekends. Also have a 997 RS. The GT4 is ruined by a very mundane motor and horrid gearing to cap it even further. Carreras with RAS feel close to mid engine now.
06-25-2019, 01:27 PM
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Had over 1000 miles in my brother's Carmine Gt4. Car was meh for me but that is coming from only GT cars. Bought a RAS stick Carrera T with some special sauce and I like that much much more. The RS is for track and weekends. Also have a 997 RS. The GT4 is ruined by a very mundane motor and horrid gearing to cap it even further. Carreras with RAS feel close to mid engine now.
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06-25-2019, 01:51 PM
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Doc - change your avatar its distracting, I can't read your posts