964C4

I was advised by him and by Pete Stout of Excellence magazine either to buy a 996 GT3 or a 997.2GT3, but skip the 997.1

I bought a pristine 996 GT3 and it's currently at RSS for some mods

Well, yesterday we had a track day with our local Porsche Club. A friend lent me his 997.1 GT3 for 5 laps; it felt soft, a bit too refined for my taste being a GT3

I am glad I got myself the 996 version

himself

Nothing like the analog feel of the 6_3. Enjoy!

Bob Rouleau

I agree with John. Had a 996 GT3, sold it and bought the 997.1 RS - a more versatile car but no better on the track. The 997.2 GT3 and RS are a notch quicker. You bought the right car in MHO!

mooty

ah... i believe i told you the samething no?

john slow is always right and mr stout is a smart cookie as well. i had 4 997/1GT3 and RS, those are the one's i dont miss at all, well other than the color.

aussie jimmy

pumpkins are tasty

964C4

Yup, you also played a BIG role, thanks !

911SLOW

Glad you are enjoying it.

For the type of use you had in mind, it was a fairly easy choice.
Have fun and stay safe!

FFaust

Yes, you made the right choice. And yes, John is always right.

tcsracing1

997 is better street car and looks pretty.

996 is amazing track car and begs to be stripped.

mooty

^ you know it

964C4

I use my car only 1-2 times a month, so I want it to be an "experience"

997.1 too soft, not good enough to put a smile on my face...

wanna911

I recall saying this a few years ago and couldn't find anyone to agree with me. In regards to the 997.1 GT3 it only felt bigger, bit stronger in hp and more responsive with the steering. Everything else about the 996 GT3 felt better to me including the road feel, driver feedback/connection and overall experience.

I don't think we will ever see the rawness of the 996 GT3 again, how awesome that would be to have that car with the specs of the new generation (3.8 or 4.0, wide body, suspension enhancements, no nannies, and headlights!). Now that would be magical.

dacbap

very interesting...

996FLT6

Can u swap a 3.8 lump into a 6gt3 wo much drama? Mike

blake

+1. I argued on the newly formed "997GT3" board that the 997.1 GT3 felt "too soft", but was labeled a hater.... I still stand by those feelings, though feel that the 997.1 GT3 would make a great DD and the 997.2 GT3 RS would be a really and fun potent track weapon.

Bore out the 996 GT3 engine to a 4.0 and make the car a stripper. That is perfection!

-B