Tianming Zhang

My 992 S configuration is currently at a price of $145,000 and the price of 991.2 GT3 is around $160,000. I am gonna use this car as daily driver. And it will be my only car. Just wondering which one should I go for! Thank you guys!

frankchn

You really should test drive a GT3 and see if you can live with it as a daily. Depending on your tolerance and road conditions, it might be perfectly fine or you might get annoyed at the bucket seats, or the harsher suspension, or the lack of creature comforts, or any number of other things.

Tianming Zhang

I did test drive a GT3 two days ago and the suspension was horrible for daily use, but I would assume that a S model with PASM would not be too much better than that. I am currently driving a panamera st 4s and it is super comfortable for daily use. I used to own a 991.1 4s, but I almost forget how hard the suspension was.

antsjey

A 992 Carrera S model is miles more comfier than a GT3

G650

The new PASM and SPASM on the 992 has a much greater “Dynmaic range” than the previous generation, This means that it is capable of delivering both a softer, smoother, more comfortable ride in normal mode, while still retaining great handling qualities in sport and sport plus. Indeed, many reviews have compared its track handling to a GT3 car, you really do get the best of both worlds.

ipse dixit

If that's how you feel, run, don't walk, away from the GT3.

Enjoy the 992S

seffeed

Also remember that the GT3 MSRP is not what the dealer will charge. Expect a big upcharge. Back seats may weigh in on your decision too.

frankchn

If it is that uncomfortable for you, then don't get a GT3 unless you plan to track it exclusively.

Porsch

Many guys daily their GT3’s with ease, bucket seats and all. To me this is a no brainer in favor of the GT3 all day every day, but to each his own.

uniqueMR

GT over non-GT

chance6

My .2 GT3 has 18-way seats...I'm coming from a 991.2 TT which was extremely smooth and also had the PASM with greater range between comfort and sport. It all depends on what you like. I likened my TT vs. GT3 buying decision as a 55/45 proposition in favor of GT3 because I wanted to 4.0 NA and slightly better PDK.

If you don't really care on turbo vs. NA...and you will daily your 911, and you want a Burmester...then maybe a 992 fits your bill.

antsjey

Hi chance6, sorry to go off topic here, but I was wondering how your GT3 rides with 18 way seats compared to the usual bucket seats?

TMA

I feel like GT3s are an awesome 2nd (or 3rd) car to own but definitely not a DD. Suspension will wreck your back unless your roads are silky smooth and noise/effort needed are too much outside a 2-3 hour track run. If it’s a daily driver and you want a sporty feel get SPASM and keep it in sport mode and enjoy the comforts that you won’t get on a GT3.

chance6

The 18-ways fit me quite well...I feel like I've had them in all my 911s. I think those seats make things more comfortable. Make no mistake though- on a rough road the GT3 can be a little harsh. Don't put grandpa in there.

The 18-ways have good lumbar support which I require after years of playing baseball and beating up my body. And on occasion if you want to change the recline angle or the bolsters, you've got that ability.

The GT3 shrinks around me when I drive it. It's hard to describe. Not like a TT with a wider rear end. The GT3 just becomes like a scalpel- a tool for carving the road. It's the ride height too. The stiffer anti-roll bars, the centerlocks, the steering, all of it. It's a well-honed machine.

I drive the GT3 to work about 7 miles each way, usually 3 days per week. I often don't exceed 60 mph on the drive. But I love the ride, the PDK, the direct-ness of it. And of course, the sound.

With a GT3, I look at it as this: 6000-9000 rpm is reserved for *ss-kicking mode. When you wind it up, you are simply GONE.

destaccado

Well if history is a guide the GT3 is gonna cost you probably $20-30k in depreciation and the 992 S is probably going to cost you 70k over the next 3-4 years.