The value of the GTS in the turbo age
11-07-2019, 12:15 AM
#16
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Not sure many followed the same decision flow chart I did when deciding on my DD but the GTS was the only car that ticked:
- most powerful 911 with RWD (excluding 2RS)
- sunroof
- luxury attributes of the Carrera
GTS is the one one from the factory that ticks all 3. Yes, I could have bought a C2S and modded but I like a factory warranty on a car I pile on the miles.
- most powerful 911 with RWD (excluding 2RS)
- sunroof
- luxury attributes of the Carrera
GTS is the one one from the factory that ticks all 3. Yes, I could have bought a C2S and modded but I like a factory warranty on a car I pile on the miles.
11-07-2019, 12:20 AM
#17
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It outdrives its numbers on paper.
And even though both the 991.2 911 and 991 TT/TTS are both FI, they drive and deliver their torque (esp. low end) very differently.
While both drive like FI cars, the TT/TTS does it in anger and with much more panache.
11-07-2019, 01:52 AM
#18
Drifting
As an owner of both a GTS and a GT3T, I must say that the GTS is the far more....textured....car. It has a split personality. The GT3 is a sledgehammer, a surgical instrument, an engineering marvel.... But the GTS (I have the NA PDK 991.1 variety) is in ways more fun to drive because it can be so benign in normal/auto mode but is pretty raw and nasty in sport/manual mode. It is overall the more varied car. A horse of many colors, if you will. When I get in my GT3T, I have to be on my game 24/7. It is a much more visceral and involving driving experience. As many of you know by now, my GTS is a cab which takes the driving experience to another level in terms of smell, sound, and overall atmosphere. I know you are all waiting for me to say which one I would keep if I had to give one away... The honest answer is it is totally hypothetical, it will never happen and I honestly don't know. It would be like having to decide between the children that I do not have.
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11-07-2019, 11:55 AM
#19
As an owner of both a GTS and a GT3T, I must say that the GTS is the far more....textured....car. It has a split personality. The GT3 is a sledgehammer, a surgical instrument, an engineering marvel.... But the GTS (I have the NA PDK 991.1 variety) is in ways more fun to drive because it can be so benign in normal/auto mode but is pretty raw and nasty in sport/manual mode. It is overall the more varied car. A horse of many colors, if you will. When I get in my GT3T, I have to be on my game 24/7. It is a much more visceral and involving driving experience. As many of you know by now, my GTS is a cab which takes the driving experience to another level in terms of smell, sound, and overall atmosphere. I know you are all waiting for me to say which one I would keep if I had to give one away... The honest answer is it is totally hypothetical, it will never happen and I honestly don't know. It would be like having to decide between the children that I do not have.
11-07-2019, 04:10 PM
#20
Drifting
Sexfiend - I prefer the stiffer (sport) chassis both in my GTS and Touring. The GTS with sport chassis activated is comparable to the Touring's normal (non-sport) chassis.
11-07-2019, 04:29 PM
#21
Have you driven a 991 TT/TTS?
It outdrives its numbers on paper.
And even though both the 991.2 911 and 991 TT/TTS are both FI, they drive and deliver their torque (esp. low end) very differently.
While both drive like FI cars, the TT/TTS does it in anger and with much more panache.
It outdrives its numbers on paper.
And even though both the 991.2 911 and 991 TT/TTS are both FI, they drive and deliver their torque (esp. low end) very differently.
While both drive like FI cars, the TT/TTS does it in anger and with much more panache.
11-07-2019, 04:30 PM
#22
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i always hear people talk about tuning.. Some tuners are great and probably can do a better tune than OEM but what about exposure to
1. loss of warranty that can lead to very expensive repairs if a drive train failure happen
2. loss of value on resale if the car is flagged by factory
to me the risk out weighs the benefit .. So in this category , you want more power just get the model offered by company
My boys have tuned several turbo cars like EVO and STI with no problem but exposure there was limited financially
1. loss of warranty that can lead to very expensive repairs if a drive train failure happen
2. loss of value on resale if the car is flagged by factory
to me the risk out weighs the benefit .. So in this category , you want more power just get the model offered by company
My boys have tuned several turbo cars like EVO and STI with no problem but exposure there was limited financially
11-07-2019, 05:25 PM
#23
Burning Brakes
i always hear people talk about tuning.. Some tuners are great and probably can do a better tune than OEM but what about exposure to
1. loss of warranty that can lead to very expensive repairs if a drive train failure happen
2. loss of value on resale if the car is flagged by factory
to me the risk out weighs the benefit .. So in this category , you want more power just get the model offered by company
My boys have tuned several turbo cars like EVO and STI with no problem but exposure there was limited financially
1. loss of warranty that can lead to very expensive repairs if a drive train failure happen
2. loss of value on resale if the car is flagged by factory
to me the risk out weighs the benefit .. So in this category , you want more power just get the model offered by company
My boys have tuned several turbo cars like EVO and STI with no problem but exposure there was limited financially
11-07-2019, 06:53 PM
#24
i always hear people talk about tuning.. Some tuners are great and probably can do a better tune than OEM but what about exposure to
1. loss of warranty that can lead to very expensive repairs if a drive train failure happen
2. loss of value on resale if the car is flagged by factory
to me the risk out weighs the benefit .. So in this category , you want more power just get the model offered by company
My boys have tuned several turbo cars like EVO and STI with no problem but exposure there was limited financially
1. loss of warranty that can lead to very expensive repairs if a drive train failure happen
2. loss of value on resale if the car is flagged by factory
to me the risk out weighs the benefit .. So in this category , you want more power just get the model offered by company
My boys have tuned several turbo cars like EVO and STI with no problem but exposure there was limited financially
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