cgfen

Nice, pretty much only hear that from aviators!

docmirror

Generally we use "Tango Uniform". Speaking of which, my wife just picked out a new plane she wants, so the 6GT3 is going to go on the shelf for a bit. Hope I didn't waste any time, and appreciate the commentary on target(pun intended).

Marv

I don't think that is the same issue. The V8 Cayenne uses/used a plastic pipe running under the intake manifold that would split.

To my knowledge, the V6 did not and I am not aware of any epoxied coolant fittings on the V6, which is a VW engine, by the way.

docmirror

There are multiple failure modes on the coolant pipes of the Cayenne. While not an exact replication of the problem with the 6GT3, the basic issue is a failure of the cooling delivery pipes, causing a massive flood of coolant. I have heard of pipe split, O-ring failure, pipe popped out of socket, etc. Results all the same.

onelove

As much as I love my GT3, if I were in your situation I'd probably be looking for a 996/997TT, I had previously owned one, build another for the track before finding my GT3 (which I daily drove for a few years). The only times I miss the Turbo are commuting / long highway stretches were the extra torque for making passes is nice. If you're more handling / track focused and have nice twisty driving roads nearby then the NA sound and handling of a GT3 is worth it.

Marv

Beside that, the GT3 is much more raw than the Turbo. When it rains, the inside of the GT3 sounds like you are sitting inside a metal shed. There's much less sound absorption material in the GT3. You feel more and hear more.

Also, the suspension is less compliant. The nose sits lower and you will find the front spoiler scrapes easily on some driveways and cross roads with a steeper break angle.

Lastly, the clutch pedal on the GT3 is stiffer than a stock Turbo. Prolonged start and stop traffic jams are not enjoyable. That problem exists for all manual cars, but the stiffness of the GT3 pedal can wear on your foot after a spell.

If possible, drive both and see what suits your fancy.

RossP

You drive your GT3 in the rain??! Blasphemy!