Crazy Canuck

Has anybody gone from a 997 S to a 997 GT3 yet? Or at least driven one?

The new GT3 has really grown on me and I could live with the sunroof (even though I don't want it). My car is driven on the track about 60% of the time and it is never used as a daily driver.

My dealer has availability in the '08 model year which is just fine for me.

Thoughts anyone?

frayed

Colm may have some comments since he owns both.

PogueMoHone

My first thought is there has been no confirmation of any 08 production yet.

My second thought is that there is no real comparison between the 2 cars their concept and execution are completely different. The 997S is a "sporting" car; and the GT3 is a true "sports" car.

My third thought is that all the drivel about the (unobtrusive) sunroof is just that (drivel), it takes nothing away from the performance or purpose of the car, and those that can tell the difference are so good that will only be happy in track cars (so the car was never aimed at them anyway).

By the criteria outlined (I was jesting, sort of about the "sporting " car above) it seems as if the GT3 would be a much more purposeful tool for you. You will find substanial differences (all better) in every aspect of the car, and since you don't need the rear seats there is no downside; except curbs and an extra spoiler(wear item) will fix that.

To get an idea of the differences go out and compare a 996 and 996 GT3 and you will begin to get a seat of the pants feel for the changes in store, except the execution in the 997 GT3 is flawless (imo).

Things you will notice immediately: Turn in is immediate, power is greater, brakes are better, chassis is stiffer, shifting is more precise, exhaust sounds are like a drug (you want more and more). It is a car that you will want to drive and drive. Oops! time for another spoiler

Hopefully that whets your appetite!

mooty

chris, why are you asking such a strange and obvious question???
i am disapointed at you now.
BUY one....

i have enslaved myself to house cleaning and doing chores/errands for wife until she nods her head on the GT3 or GT3RS.

Crazy Canuck

You bastards.

I succumbed this afternoon. Deposit is in.

The main reason I wanted sunroof delete is because I'm tall (6'4"+) - mostly in the torso. I could use the headroom. I'm going to take out the stock seats and bolt a set of buckets to the floor. Should resolve that problem.

PogueMoHone

Congrats. You were lost when you asked the question

I believe the standard lower seats and revised pedal (brake and clutch) placement all conspire to work in your favor.

Crazy Canuck

Damn I wish I could get the standard (non-sport) seats. I have wide shoulders and they are not going to like those seats. Track seats will be going in immediately.

How do you find the new GT3 compared to the 996 version? I've been a passenger in the 996 GT3 but never driven one but have driven the standard 996 and a 996TT.

PogueMoHone

A vast improvement, they drive like completely different cars.

Crazy Canuck

In the spirit of Monty Burns . . . "Excellent."

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great news chris!
what did the dealer say as far as delivery putting a deposit in today?

Crazy Canuck

Sometime in '08 which is fine with me. I have some things to do in the coming year workwise which are going to require some $$$ so . They are very much sold out of '07s.

It's going to be guards red and have Xenons. Other than that I'm still up in the air concerning options. THinking of doing European delivery as well. Depends if I can spare the time.

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sometime in the year 2008?
or model 2008?
sounds cool either way!

Crazy Canuck

Year 2008. Model Year 2008.

Find an RS yet?

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just possibles - nothing firm!

Crazy Canuck

this is what got this whole exercise started . . .


damn it looks good.