After being on the waiting list for a long time, I was surprisingly offered both the 911 GT3 and 718 GT4 RS today, so I now have quite the dilemma. In terms of driving dynamics, I suspect the 992 is probably a better vehicle, even though we are comparing a RS versus a non-RS.

I'm not planning to flip, but it's obvious that GT3 values are coming down, particularly for the non-RS models, while the 718 GT4 RS will likely always be special as the last petrol 718. So if I do ever decide to make a switch, I can't help but feel that on the GT3 I could take a massive loss, while the GT4 will hold value better.

Would love to get some opinions from the experts here as I have to make a decision in the next couple days.

 

New build allocations ?

 

I'll take whichever you don't want...

 

Yes, new builds, some extra allocations came through for 2024, probably the last ones. I forgot to mention, I am in Europe, so the situation is a bit different, and there are no such things as ADMs, but prices (and taxes) are higher.

 

I was offered a similar situation but for 3RS and 4RS. I went 3RS. I’m still looking for a 4RS but waiting for the right spec and feel like prices are still coming down. For a drivers car- i think the 4RS is a great option.

 

If you have any desire to have a Manual gearbox, I’d take a Manual GT3. Otherwise, the decision is more subjective…

 

Manual GT3

 

Purchase both

 

Still building the 992.1 GT3 ?! Guess so. 🤣

 

FWIW, I traded my 992 GT3 for a 4RS allocation. If your primary use is on public roads, the 4RS is the more exciting car (IMO of course).

 

Who cares what the value could or could not be, no one has a crystal ball. Buy the one you like more and will make you feel excited to drive everyday. Simple.

 

Agree don't chase values -pick the car you will be most happiest with. If manual is important only one option...gt3. If you want a rowdy car thats more playful and a screamer for the back roads the 4RS. Both great cars can't go wrong.

 

Agree that resale value shouldn't be a big consideration, but I can't help thinking about it. Unless you are keeping the car forever (unlikely), eventually you have to trade it in, and I can't help but feel that the market is going to get flooded with GT3s as folks who overpaid start panicking as prices keep falling.

Resale considerations aside, I'm a bit torn between a couple factors.

- GT3 has better front suspension
- GT4 RS interior and infotainment is already looking quite dated, and this isn't going to improve with time...
- GT3 dash is strange, stuck awkwardly between analog dials and digital screens (would be better to be full analog, or full digital)
- Subjective, but I do prefer the sleek lines of the GT3 more
- GT4 RS is a RS, and RS is RS
- GT4 RS is the last petrol 718, it's a bit special for that reason, and likely to hold value better. There have been many (and there will be more) GT3's, but just one and only one GT4 RS

Honestly, a very tough call.

 

Not so much that GT3 owners will panick about prices dropping a lot but that they will be many traded in when the 992.2 GT3s start rolling out (I plan on trading in my Touring if the .2 Touring will be ICE and manual).

 

They are? My wallet certainly doesn't see that.