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Old 06-04-2018, 12:58 PM
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10 years this April, 29k driven all but 1500 by me. Haven’t been on track in last 3 years and toying with airbcooled car ideas. Car is so direct, just wants to go. Even air cooled hot rods drives haven’t motivated me to move.
I love my recent air-cooled addition, but if anything it makes me appreciate the GT3 more. GT3 feels like a rocket in comparison, although I will say one advantage of an air cooled car is that its limits are so much lower you can have some fun even if you are only going 45mph (whereas the limits of the gt3 are so high you almost have to be on a track or winding it out past 6k in second! to feel the same rush!).
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if you had to pick one between those two 6gt3 and 987 spyder which would it be and why? I have an idea your answer but want to hear the explanation
Any thoughts on my inquiry above, either the OP or others with experience and in comparison with the 987.2 spyder? Sounds more like a companion, much like an and not an or. If the decision is hard the 987.2 spyder must be a great choice.
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Any thoughts on my inquiry above, either the OP or others with experience and in comparison with the 987.2 spyder? Sounds more like a companion, much like an and not an or. If the decision is hard the 987.2 spyder must be a great choice.
Can't compare to the 987.2 Spyder but had a GT4 for a while that I went back and forth with the GT3 with. Chassis was beautiful, fun to drive but engine didn't feel "special" like the Mezger does. Very much like my 993 now, it's a great companion and offers a different experience but I don't think I would call it a GT3 replacement.
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Any thoughts on my inquiry above, either the OP or others with experience and in comparison with the 987.2 spyder? Sounds more like a companion, much like an and not an or. If the decision is hard the 987.2 spyder must be a great choice.

Definitely an "And" car. 987.2 Spyder and 996 GT3 are both perhaps the least desirable generations of their respective model series making them the perfect pairing lol. Love my 996 GT3 but find myself wanting to mod it with 997 parts like the center exhaust and shifter. 987.2 Spyder feels slowish driving back to back with the 6GT3 and the roof is such a PITA compared to the 981 Spyder. Thought it would be cool to "assemble" the roof but for me the novelty quickly wore off and I find myself again yearning for the next generation's improvement of a simpler top.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE these cars but if money were no object...
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Can't compare to the 987.2 Spyder but had a GT4 for a while that I went back and forth with the GT3 with. Chassis was beautiful, fun to drive but engine didn't feel "special" like the Mezger does. Very much like my 993 now, it's a great companion and offers a different experience but I don't think I would call it a GT3 replacement.
All you need are the Dundon race headers and the Cobb tune on your GT4 to bring the engine to life. Trust me it's great and totally transforms the experience.
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Definitely an "And" car. 987.2 Spyder and 996 GT3 are both perhaps the least desirable generations of their respective model series making them the perfect pairing lol. Love my 996 GT3 but find myself wanting to mod it with 997 parts like the center exhaust and shifter. 987.2 Spyder feels slowish driving back to back with the 6GT3 and the roof is such a PITA compared to the 981 Spyder. Thought it would be cool to "assemble" the roof but for me the novelty quickly wore off and I find myself again yearning for the next generation's improvement of a simpler top.

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE these cars but if money were no object...
ahh, great quirky combo then. I hear the 987.2 actually drives more raw the 981. But I hear you on simpler roof. Sounds like the 6gt3 is one tobhsve if only one. Though a good deal shouldn’t be passed on any nice spyder.
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ahh, great quirky combo then. I hear the 987.2 actually drives more raw the 981. But I hear you on simpler roof. Sounds like the 6gt3 is one tobhsve if only one. Though a good deal shouldn’t be passed on any nice spyder.
Exactly. GT3 is the car to have if you can only get one unless you love open tops. Never been in the 981 but 987 is lots of fun in the twisties. Sports seats do a surprisingly good job of holding you in place - much better than the sports seats in the 6GT3. Sport exhaust is a must have on the 987 otherwise it is almost silent.

Both cars are keepers for me.
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Originally Posted by ScottArizona
I love my recent air-cooled addition, but if anything it makes me appreciate the GT3 more. GT3 feels like a rocket in comparison, although I will say one advantage of an air cooled car is that its limits are so much lower you can have some fun even if you are only going 45mph (whereas the limits of the gt3 are so high you almost have to be on a track or winding it out past 6k in second! to feel the same rush!).
Scott,

I wish I had never sold my 911SC. 8 years and counting with the 6GT3. I am keeping the GT3 so I don't have to suffer the regrets later.

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Acquired it in July 2006 -so it will be 12 years next month! Car is timeless.
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I’ve owned mine 2 weeks and put 2400 miles on it so far
27k miles on her now
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Just celebrated my 10 yr anniversary with mine. Picked it up in spring 2010 from Rizza Porsche in Orland Park, IL with 7500 miles on the clock; was apparently owned by a gentleman who drove it from Chicago to Wisconsin during the summers. Car was skittish at freeway speeds initially but once new tires and alignment were done it performed as expected. Been very fortunate to take advantage of the expertise here at Rennlist and talented mechanics at home. Car has never failed to amaze and entertain and instruct. Just under 25000 miles now and definitely a keeper.
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5 years for me!
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Purchased July 2007. Any excuse to post this photo pleases me. I can not and suspect that I shall never find a car to replace this 6GT3.
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Originally Posted by KenW
Purchased July 2007. Any excuse to post this photo pleases me. I can not and suspect that I shall never find a car to replace this 6GT3.
Nice photography!

Yeah, I've owned so many Porsches since 1988, flipping them like fried batter in a pan, but all that screeched to a halt when I bought the GT3.

I love the new ones, they are amazing, but the simplicity of the 996 GT3 is what keeps it in my stable.
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