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Old 10-05-2007, 02:10 AM
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I noticed a lot of you own both a 2007 GT3 and a 2007 GT3 RS. I was just curious why you would own two cars that are so similar. I can understand a TT or a C4 with a GT3, but owning two track toys that command such high prices was just throwing me off. Nothing malicious intended, I'm curious.

In the next year or two I'm hoping to upgrade the old 911 for one of these. After a lot of research I don't see much of a benefit to the RS except a fancy paint job and adjustable wing, am I missing something?

Any help is appreciated
Old 10-05-2007, 03:37 AM
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RS clutch and lower numbers in the US we dont get the full effect of the RS package. The guys own 2 because they can. I own one because I cant.(afford an RS or both)
Old 10-05-2007, 04:16 AM
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I own neither ... 'cuz I can't afford either.

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I've often wondered the same thing.
More money than brains.
Old 10-05-2007, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RR
I've often wondered the same thing.
More money than brains.
Less kindness and discretion than money.

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Old 10-05-2007, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Scott 1996 993c2
I own neither ... 'cuz I can't afford either.

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Old 10-05-2007, 10:35 AM
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Hey, more power to em. I'd love to own about 30 different cars, but the bank account just won't permit it!
Old 10-05-2007, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Carrera2kid
Less kindness and discretion than money.

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+ 1 ^
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Originally Posted by RR
I've often wondered the same thing.
More money than brains.
Thank you for telling me how stupid I am. I really wish I had as much brains as money, I could really be somebody. Life would be so much more wonderful. Thank's for your tremedous insight, I know it was not meant as an insult rather to help me be less stupideerrr.
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ummmm i can truly say there is no justification for it........... maybe just the love of the car... at least i just sold my cup car!!! so i guess you could say i would have had 3 track toys...lol ...

or ....maybe i am just dumb????
or.... maybe im single????


or maybe once you drive the 3 nothing else satifies you like the3 nothing else compares... that is a true gt3 driver...

or i be ...just dumb!...LMAO
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Originally Posted by Polar Peter
Thank you for telling me how stupid I am. I really wish I had as much brains as money, I could really be somebody. Life would be so much more wonderful. Thank's for your tremedous insight, I know it was not meant as an insult rather to help me be less stupideerrr.
Sorry,

I mis-punctuated my response, it should have read:
"More money than brains?"

Didn't mean to make you feel bad. You've made it clear to us that that's not the case.
Old 10-05-2007, 11:41 AM
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GT3 in discrete color: daily driver
GT3 RS in flashy color: week-end track car that doesn't need a trailer?

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Old 10-05-2007, 12:14 PM
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Hey, I think it's great. I just was wondering if they really were that much different that it would be worth owning two (although I probably wouldn't be able to justify it myself, or to the girlfriend/CFO even if I had the money to do that )

Peter, do you drive one GT3 on the track and one on the road?

FYI, I'm leaning towards a 996 GT3 at the moment as it works better for me right now but I still just had to ask. I mean, three of you in this thread have both the regular GT3 and the RS!
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I just sold one, I think your crazy owning more then one of anything... I sold all my extra shoes, socks, underwear and watches too. I feel liberated!!!
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I would say that a guy who owns a GT3 and a GT3 RS have money and brains..and can be my guru for life as a role model and spiritual guide.


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