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06-23-2024, 09:57 AM
#6556
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Price isn't the problem. Not really excited about a lease though. I still feel it's mostly about the exclusivity. The Speedster is more exclusive which actually prevents me from driving it as much. I think the GT3 looks better than the S/T partly because I don't like the decals so won't have on mine. For my driving, am I just getting it because it's more expensive. I understand for people who want to track the S/T, it may absolutely be better. I'm trying to be a good Porsche owner and not just take the S/T because I can.
06-23-2024, 12:22 PM
#6557
Drifting
I've hesitated commenting due to all the bickering but I honestly need advice. In August I ordered a S/T immediately through my dealer. I knew it would take forever but I had other Porsches and used this time to buy and test other 911s. In December I bought a GT3 manual and love it. I can't find anything I would change, and surprisingly even love the wing now. The plan was to give up the GT3 when the S/T comes but now I'm not sure. I drive the GT3 the same as I would the S/T. Mainly on PCA drives and it's perfect. I'm not interested in tracking but I love driving the twisty mountain roads in Southern California. I think I may how gotten caught up in the initial excitement of the uniqueness and exclusivity. I do have a 2019 Speedster which I really enjoy but the fact that it is a limited edition sometimes prevents me from driving it, afraid it is a bit showy. I'm beginning to feel that I should keep the GT3 and let the dealer find.someone else have the shot at the S/T. Any advise would help.
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06-23-2024, 12:30 PM
#6558
Price isn't the problem. Not really excited about a lease though. I still feel it's mostly about the exclusivity. The Speedster is more exclusive which actually prevents me from driving it as much. I think the GT3 looks better than the S/T partly because I don't like the decals so won't have on mine. For my driving, am I just getting it because it's more expensive. I understand for people who want to track the S/T, it may absolutely be better. I'm trying to be a good Porsche owner and not just take the S/T because I can.
06-23-2024, 12:45 PM
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The words “track S/T” should not be used together. This is not a track car, it’s a road car.
Sure you could, but why would you, that’s what the GT3 is for. I mean obviously you would own other cars to take to the track.
Sure you could, but why would you, that’s what the GT3 is for. I mean obviously you would own other cars to take to the track.
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06-23-2024, 12:53 PM
#6561
Buy it. Unload the GT3 for the appropriate price since you'll be doing the lease which I too feel is unjust being the VIP guys know this car is a marketing expose' and they'll flip after the 12month hold requirement. Some before since the contracts are up. Your spec though will have desire since the AP boot lickers will fawn for what his personal spec of choice would be.
06-23-2024, 02:42 PM
#6562
Rennlist Member
ap preferred black interior
06-23-2024, 02:46 PM
#6563
Rennlist Member
Price isn't the problem. Not really excited about a lease though. I still feel it's mostly about the exclusivity. The Speedster is more exclusive which actually prevents me from driving it as much. I think the GT3 looks better than the S/T partly because I don't like the decals so won't have on mine. For my driving, am I just getting it because it's more expensive. I understand for people who want to track the S/T, it may absolutely be better. I'm trying to be a good Porsche owner and not just take the S/T because I can.
06-23-2024, 03:02 PM
#6564
06-23-2024, 03:10 PM
#6565
Rennlist Member
i think for most s/t owners, except for maybe 918 flippers, the point of the car will be the drive, not the color of their seatbelt outlet trim.
06-23-2024, 03:17 PM
#6566
That's understandable. Yet there's something to be said about a lighter or more variety of interiors to me. Black has always just been "basic" to me. More comfortable and luxurious colors to be had.
06-23-2024, 04:20 PM
#6567
Rennlist Member
Disden, is that ice grey?
06-23-2024, 04:41 PM
#6568
Drifting
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06-23-2024, 04:59 PM
#6569
Price isn't the problem. Not really excited about a lease though. I still feel it's mostly about the exclusivity. The Speedster is more exclusive which actually prevents me from driving it as much. I think the GT3 looks better than the S/T partly because I don't like the decals so won't have on mine. For my driving, am I just getting it because it's more expensive. I understand for people who want to track the S/T, it may absolutely be better. I'm trying to be a good Porsche owner and not just take the S/T because I can.
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06-23-2024, 05:11 PM
#6570
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pass on it, seems like GT3 is fulfilling what you needed. Personally, I would drive the S/T the way I want it. If I want to drive daily, I would. But if you worry about exclusivity and preserving it on a pedestal, don’t get it.
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