Jrtaylor9

No doubt the mechanics differences don't justify how large the price spread is. But it still surprised me how noticeable the torque and more nimble the 4.0 felt.

CRex

Same experience here. Extensive seat time in both, agree it's not really the car and all about the allure of being the "last word".

As time goes on and I drive my 3.8 less, I must admit that the 4.0's collector value is appealing.

Jrtaylor9

I'm in London for next 2-3yrs. Home is NY where I have a 3.6rs and 4.0rs. But I got into the 997rs game a long time ago. Point being, as I'm sitting in London, watching this beautiful summer weather and no car to drive, if I come at it from a fresh perspective, at today's prices: if I can only have 1 car in the 997 lineup, it's a 3.8rs. It is the best bang for buck across a lot of car categories, let alone the 997 lineup for pure driving. I'd never dump my 4.0 for a 3.8 back in the states because I have a "forever" mentality back there. To pile weekend miles on a car over next 2-3yrs, 3.8rs is my choice. I know people will say it should be 3.8 Gt3 but I disagree. The RS is just rough around the edges vs the Gt3 that the increased emotion is worth every penny to me. If I was going to be here "forever", I'd buy a black RHD 4.0 and literary own the negative of my LHD white 4.0 in the states.

4.0 is the no-compromises modern n/a mezger experience. 3.8rs is the best all around performer/collector/value choice. It medals in every category. If I buy a modern weekend Porsche while I'm here, 90% sure it's a 3.8rs. Only other consideration might be a 981 spyder just because, oddly enough, this cloudy, cool climate seems like it's begging to go topless.

Igooz

^I'm in London every 6 weeks. There is a white 4.0 that street parks in Kensington. Now can't recall street name. On my sleepless nights when I walk around at night to make up for all sitting I do, I've seen it several times. Not too far from the Dorchester.

Jrtaylor9

I'm in Kennsington towards Notting Hill. I haven't seen a 4.0 on the street but I am BLOW AWAY at what is parked on the street every day and what is driven, rain or shine. Kinda have to respect that they treat cars as cars; not museum pieces.

Igooz

yep. FF's are like pick up trucks in Texas.

C.J. Ichiban

Ok so i'll DM u

grahal09

Not currently available. Its orange, only one I know of. I have owned it 3 times now, most recently it was in the hands of a collector since i sold it to him about 3 years ago.

I will let you know when its ready to go!

FLT6SPD

Was this Jochen Rohr's at one point?

porschemeister

yes :-) I was the original owner

FLT6SPD

Awesome, I could not see myself giving up that one...

Glad to see you are active here.

neurotic

waaaaaay out of my price range unfortunately. But let me know. Love to check it out in person. I'm in the market for a 997.2 3.8RS. I handed my info to a young guy about a month ago when I stopped to check out the GR GT4 you guys are selling.

Thanks

bradb1us

I've owned both and I think the difference is minuscule. A little more power through the powerband for the 4.0? Otherwise very similar cars, on and off the track. Very few people would be able to tell the difference if you didn't tell them which was which.

mooty

intereswting. i have had 9 RS3.8 and 2 4.0. one turn is all it takes to tell you which car i am in.
the power is irrelevant but my had very different handling and all of them were set up by the same chassis engineer.

CRex

^ True that. There's a grunt in the 4.0 right off the bat, that the 3.8 just can't mimic.

That said, i think I've gotten mine to be pretty close to the 4.0s I've experienced.

- 4.0 coilovers (that in itself says a lot)
- DSC PASM module
- Monoball LCAs
- 8:32 R&P
- Sharky/EvoMS header

Now I'm pretty sure a well-driven 4.0 can't run away from me at the track