GT3 RS Market Predictions
06-21-2007, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpc12
DSG might be an expensive option and have some teething pains too. There must be some reason it's taking so long to get into production.
That was a big problem for BMW, what with people buying SMG cars thinking that they bought an automatic, and then complaining that the transmission sucks, when in fact, in manual mode, SMG was just awesome on the track. I most certainly enjoyed it.
Hopefully they will follow the Ferrari Enzo model and make it manual mode only, and not waste R&D on making it drive like a nice automatic.
06-21-2007, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpc12
But what would they do for people who want/need an automatic? Would they still offer the Tip too?
It's a GT car for crying out loud. Learn to operate the clutch pedal.
What was that quote again in some other thread here? I belive it's something along the line of "tip is for chicks?"
06-21-2007, 09:12 PM
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My A-3 Audi has DSG and I love it. You can us auto (with a sport mode) or manual. Only drawback is that at redline, it shifts upward rather than bouncing against the redline.
06-21-2007, 09:23 PM
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I can't imagine them offering 3 transmission choices so the DSG is going to have to have an auto mode. And not everyone wants to operate the clutch pedal and some can't due to injury. And sometimes an auto trans is the only way a spouse will approve a P car purchase. I've finally weened mine off that thank goodness.
06-21-2007, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GBGT
I know this has been discussed, but what is the current market on the GT3 RS, and what do you think future holds? I realize there are extenuating factors that play a relatively significant role such as paint color and whether it is equipped with ceramics or not.
As far as U.S. consumption is conserned, the RS will only be delivered for 2 years. It will be interesting to see what happens to prices after U.S. deliveries end.
As far as U.S. consumption is conserned, the RS will only be delivered for 2 years. It will be interesting to see what happens to prices after U.S. deliveries end.
06-21-2007, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Jack
Price on the RS is rising by the minute -- this is the "anti-depreciation" car -- hurry.... buy one while the prices are only outrageous.
06-21-2007, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by pdxjim
Makes one wonder if the next version GT3 will have a DSG transmission, which will possibly make that model more desirable than the 997 version IMHO.
first gen DSG, i predict will blow up after three track sessions LOL.
if it survived that long, the cost to rebuild it will be $$$.
i think RS prices will drop to say $25k by january 2008.
anyone want to buy mine now
06-21-2007, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by gerkebi
What about the RSR's sequential gearbox?? Bang, bang, bang. Oh yeah!!
are you driving the car or what are you driving/riding
06-22-2007, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Nick
Jack I do love the color of your RS. We have similar taste in colors but not cars. I figure the RS will stay in your garage until the next best thing comes along. That my friend is the way to spend your money!
Everyone wants to talk about transmissions....bang, bang, bang -- I just want to post pictures.
06-22-2007, 12:09 AM
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DSG is awesome...good news to those who wait if it really happens. We should see many converts from other marques too.
But it shouldnt be made mandatory. Manual gear stick option has to remain. It's the tradition not to be compromised.
But it shouldnt be made mandatory. Manual gear stick option has to remain. It's the tradition not to be compromised.
