Do you wish you had a GT3
09-04-2021 | 09:36 AM
#31
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The only car I would trade my TTS for right now would be a Touring. I think it’s the best of both worlds, high revving NA, with MT trans , in a package that does not say “I’m a racer look at my wing”.
Anyone I’ve heard that own them love them and I do like the exclusivity. When people say not on the street I’m not sure what that means. If you drive bumper to bumper freeway driving then maybe I get it. But why can’t a GT3 in any form be driven on the street, a little harder ride sure but not bone jarring, high revving only if you want it too, I think it’s a special car. Of all the many 911 iterations that don’t make sense to me this one does as it’s actually different and not just a normal 911 loaded up with options.
I’m nearing the end of my work life so I only drive to places I want to and in a Touring would be just fine. Problem for me is I’m anti ADM and just could not get myself to write that check. So I’ll stick with my TTS.
Anyone I’ve heard that own them love them and I do like the exclusivity. When people say not on the street I’m not sure what that means. If you drive bumper to bumper freeway driving then maybe I get it. But why can’t a GT3 in any form be driven on the street, a little harder ride sure but not bone jarring, high revving only if you want it too, I think it’s a special car. Of all the many 911 iterations that don’t make sense to me this one does as it’s actually different and not just a normal 911 loaded up with options.
I’m nearing the end of my work life so I only drive to places I want to and in a Touring would be just fine. Problem for me is I’m anti ADM and just could not get myself to write that check. So I’ll stick with my TTS.
You will find the touring great for drives and back roads, and the manual is the way to go. 500 HP is more than enough in this car.
09-04-2021 | 10:22 AM
#32
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Op - I don't "envy" anyone. I eat out of my own plate and dont look around to compare what others have then theirs . I would love a Gt3 but I feel its not really a practical daily driver and thats what I need .
09-04-2021 | 11:16 AM
#34
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I feel like I love the idea of the GT3 and always want one, but that it wouldn’t get as much use as my C2S which I can daily and park anywhere. I love the naturally aspirated, high revving sound, the sharper driving dynamics, but not sure in the end it would be worth it because I would use the car much less. Likely a Turbo S would make a better case for a daily driver for me.
Im curious to see how stiff the new GT3 suspension is. My SPASM C2S in stiff damper mode is a tad bumpy but manageable over the relatively smooth Florida roads. If a GT3 rides similar to that then maybe it could work. If it’s stiffer then my wife wouldn’t want to ride in it.
Im curious to see how stiff the new GT3 suspension is. My SPASM C2S in stiff damper mode is a tad bumpy but manageable over the relatively smooth Florida roads. If a GT3 rides similar to that then maybe it could work. If it’s stiffer then my wife wouldn’t want to ride in it.
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09-04-2021 | 11:33 AM
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The GT3 would be great if I didn’t need back seats for the times when my small kids want to join me on a spirited drive. The back seats are part of the charm for guys like me. I had a 991 GT3 and it was sublime and I only used it as a track and canyon toy because I couldn’t bring my kids.
My TTS does it all in comfort, which I’m sure is true of the other non GT 992 variants. It allows us to bring our families along and experience the joy of motoring. I can not do that with any of my other sports cars. I wish Porsche would offer back seats in the GT3 Touring as that would make for the perfect dad mobile.
My TTS does it all in comfort, which I’m sure is true of the other non GT 992 variants. It allows us to bring our families along and experience the joy of motoring. I can not do that with any of my other sports cars. I wish Porsche would offer back seats in the GT3 Touring as that would make for the perfect dad mobile.
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09-04-2021 | 12:09 PM
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Happy I had the opportunity to build and drive one and have the Touring itch scratched.... but happier where I am now, in a Turbo S.
It better suites my sports car needs.
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09-04-2021 | 02:46 PM
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09-04-2021 | 03:12 PM
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09-04-2021 | 08:42 PM
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No envy or lust for GT3. To be a 365-day-a-year DD where I live (which any 911 I own is expected to be), AWD beats RWD hands down. If I made a move out of the C4 it would be to a TT.
09-04-2021 | 09:44 PM
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I like the idea of the GT3 (Touring) more than I would like to drive it all the time.
I would like a dedicated GT3 PDK for track. But that would be a waste of money at this time.
This is a great description on why I wouldn't want a GT3 for anything else than a dedicated track car:
https://rennlist.com/forums/992-gt3-...l#post17642205
I would like a dedicated GT3 PDK for track. But that would be a waste of money at this time.
This is a great description on why I wouldn't want a GT3 for anything else than a dedicated track car:
https://rennlist.com/forums/992-gt3-...l#post17642205
Last edited by Rare9; 09-04-2021 at 09:50 PM.
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