Let’s say you had a choice of a 2012 997.2 C2S, manual, or a brand new 991.2 GT3RS @MSRP and you only have space for one of them. Which one would you keep long term (5-10 yrs) considering cost/enjoyment and all, and why? Of course the cars are not comparable but life forces you to make tradeoffs sometimes. Just curious what people think.

 

Correct me if I am wrong but didn't you just buy that 2012 997.2?

 

997.2 is the current "darling" of the enthusiasts. But the market and the audience will change in 5 - 10 years. Lots of the old enthusiasts will be gone. 991.2 will retain interest a lot longer. Despite the current resistance to the 991.2 it's a better car that weighs less and has better balance. It will be every ones choice over the "awful" 992 (at least until people gets used to that model).

 

I’d keep the 997 because my enjoyment is based on driving the car daily and I couldn’t daily a GT3 let alone an RS. This is strictly from a comfort perspective... adding the cost and it’s a total no brainer for me.

 

They are so completely different. I've not driven a .2 3RS, but I have driven a .1 3RS and a .2 GT3. They are not all-purpose cars. The 3 without carbon buckets could be dd'd if you can put up with the stiffness (much improved over older models with PASM), but it would be tough. I've no doubt a .2 3RS will be much much more collectible. Any RS car is prized, and these cars are really something from an engineering perspective. Not that the 997.2 won't be prized for the reasons we love them (hydraulic steering, manual) but if I were betting money on which 997 would be most sought after in the future I'd put my money on the 3RS as well (notwithstanding the 997.2 GT3RS 4.0 - we've all seen how crazy those prices already are). Not really an answer per se but they are just so different. GLWDecision

 

I read this and still trying to figure out if it is a serious question..........
Buy a larger garage.....

 

right?
GT3RS or any other car? I will take the GT3RS and take the bus or use my wife's car on days I don''t want to drive the RS.
Also, the 991.2 = waaaaay more chill than a 997 GT3RS. From riding in a 991.1 GT3RS, I think I could daily that physically but not psychologically.

 

I'm generally not into the 991 cars but a .2 GT3RS vs a 997 C2S? Total no brainer, RS is RS.

 

It’s a serious question and people have serious answers lol.

C2S doesn’t get used much anymore because I have commute cars that are just as enjoyable (or not) in stop and go traffic. So it’ll end up being a weekend car.

RS while awesome is, well, $$$$ and sometimes a bit too much car. C2S goes under the radar more.

Interesting to see what rationale different people have.

 

I think you will find the models that retain or increase value are those that are the least enjoyable to drive a lot. So, it's up to you to decide what your priorities are.

 

Have carbon buckets in my GTS and daily drive it without a thought of regret or sense of discomfort. As said many times before, I don't get why these seats get such a bad rap. Even my wife who's all about plush and comfort loves them. She says they feel like they "hug" her.

 

Based on this additional information, the RS,providing you have the right place to enjoy what it can do (track or unpatrolled canyon roads).

 

Fair enough. Probably fine for dd - the last time I was in them however, I was in the car for about 3 hours and, for me, it was uncomfortable after about 2.5 hours. So, maybe ok for dd but (for me anyhow) not something to take a wkend trip in.

 

I was really expecting this video.

 

The answer depends completely on the intended use, as obviously they are such different platforms. If canyon carving and serious tracking, with only incidental cruising then no question the RS. If investment grade holding, no question the RS will do better in that regard too (although I do not really view any of these as truly investment grade cars). If simple 911 enjoyment in all its permutations - driving, cruising, canyon carving and the occasional track day, then the 997.2 C2S would be my choice. Use the extra $$ to do a few bolt-on upgrades to suspension and engine.