Iamlost

G’afternoon!

As I’m getting closer to the date where I should finally have a 992 allotment; I find my eye wandering…

What are your thoughts on the AMG GT roadster vs a 991 base convertible?

Jimmy-D

I think they are both very appealing.

Get the one that gets your blood pumping more

dhirm5

The AMG GT Roadster is much more of a GT car. It will not handle anything like 911. If that's OK with you, wander on.

Hell, we have ppl flipping their 911s for Taycans for gods sake.

What's next, "should I trade my 911 for a hummer"? Sure, why the F not.

Throttle Lift

If Benz put a manual tranny in the GT I wouldn't hesitate for a second. Seems like a 911 or M4 are the only options nowadays.

dhirm5

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...hasing-apexes/

Driving dynamics and handling of a 911 are unmatched. Once you've driven a 911, you cannot feel good in the AMG alternative.

911Castle

I have driven many AMG GT - R with RWS. Most at COTA in Austin. One one the best tracks I know. Anyway, they are amazing cars I assure you. I have not been able to drive my 992 in this type of environment so I cannot compare but if some are saying the 992 is way better than the GT then I'm beyond excited to have the 992 as I loved the GT-R! Only 2 seat though and I need all 4

audi4t

I've driven the AMG GT on the track at Road Atlanta.
It will not disappoint in terms of performance.
The Porsche 911 is timeless and if you plan on keeping the car for an extended period I say get the Porsche, if you will be keeping the car for only a short time the AMG is a good choice.

I briefly considered the AMG but opted for the Porsche.

kim9701

I view AMG GT as a brute force GT car and that extra long hood will be somewhat challenging to maneuver in tight spaces. Obviously, quite different from the 911. But, it all comes down to your priority and preferences!

Kurac

I feel the 911 is the better looking car, so easy choice for me.

ipse dixit

I feel like the AMG GT is like a Mustang GT500; whereas the 911 is more like the Corvette Z06.

Both good cars, just different in their own right.

Not a better or worse, just different.

dhirm5

There's a reason every car guy has a 911 variant in their garage. Chris Harris, Matt Farah, etc - they might have other stuff, too - but a 911 is core. I don't know any that give a dam about AMG offerings. Maybe older ones, if they're into classics - the Hammer, 500E, etc.

detansinn

Both. They are very different experiences. AMG GTs are a considerably rarer sight on the street if that matters to you.

detansinn

Farah doesn’t have a 911 anymore. Harris legit drives his 911 GT3 Touring. He’s got over 50k miles on it, because these cars are meant to be driven. Americans are way too uptight about using their 911s as cars.

Johnauto

Is a M4 CSL a good 911 alternative? Looking at M4 CSL or getting on 911 Turbo S waiting list or base 911 Turbo. Not interested in 992.2 Turbo S if it is hybrid only. Would do base 911 Turbo instead. Have to wait until May for M4 CSL to be unveiled.

Not a Benz guy either despite living 2 minutes away from a dealer. Don’t care for Benz infotainment system, touchpad mouse, weight of cars, etc.

Since I’m not a top client at Porsche dealer, GT3, GT4 RS, and especially GT3 RS are out of the question. Have been slapped on wrist for trying to get on GT4 RS waiting list. So basically 911 Turbo S or M4 CSL seem to be my best choices. Looking for power, handling, and fun. I’m worried about AWD in 911 Turbo S.

peterdouglas

​​​​​​​what is it that you are “worried” about — and why?