New 2010 GT3 or 07 RS?
11-18-2009, 12:27 AM
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Guys. The problem is cars are heavily taxed in my part of the world.
The new GT3 will cost me US$405K while the 07 RS is still worth US$316K. Depreciation is about US$70K for the 1st year easily on either car so I have to make the decision wisely.
Anyway, I'm trading in my 05 manual Murcielago in for it for slightly lesser than the new GT3 & I paid US$600K for it as a used car 2.5yrs ago!
They eventually even out by 10yrs to equalize with the rest of the world.
For those who has tried both Mk1 & 2 GT3s. How much diff are there & is it worth the experience? Thanks.
The new GT3 will cost me US$405K while the 07 RS is still worth US$316K. Depreciation is about US$70K for the 1st year easily on either car so I have to make the decision wisely.
Anyway, I'm trading in my 05 manual Murcielago in for it for slightly lesser than the new GT3 & I paid US$600K for it as a used car 2.5yrs ago!
They eventually even out by 10yrs to equalize with the rest of the world.
For those who has tried both Mk1 & 2 GT3s. How much diff are there & is it worth the experience? Thanks.
if you want to put a lot of mileage on the car, get new GT3, if you want the name get RS. i have had two RS and driven the new GT3 quite a bit. in asia, short of on track, you will not be able to feel any difference.
11-18-2009, 02:02 AM
#18
First off, that's a great set of choices to be making and find that you cannot go wrong with either 
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Different strokes for different folks. I personally had the same choice not too long ago and went with the Mk1 RS. Price point for the car, exlcusivity, etc... However, for us in NA/USA, it may be different as supply for Mk1 RS coming into the open market is a bit different then a population set of 20 cars in your region... Assumming that you will not be importing one on your own. I could see why you would want a new spec one for yourself. I have not driven the new, but IMO, there is much more appeal in an RS over the GT3 new once the dust settles with the new-ness of the car. RSMk1 vs. RS Mk2 howver is a diff strory as far as performance. I also had the opportunity to spec a new RS out but opted for the Mk2. The graphics and uprights on the rear wing did not do it for me...
Bottom line...
Mk1 RS vs GT3 === Mk1 RS all day long (performance, exclusivity, price point at purchase, future value -- but if a daily driver GT3)
Mk1 RS vs Mk2 RS -- A coin toss ( but for aesthetics and such, my money is on Mk1)
This probably confused you even more... but GL with your purchase.
RP
.Different strokes for different folks. I personally had the same choice not too long ago and went with the Mk1 RS. Price point for the car, exlcusivity, etc... However, for us in NA/USA, it may be different as supply for Mk1 RS coming into the open market is a bit different then a population set of 20 cars in your region... Assumming that you will not be importing one on your own. I could see why you would want a new spec one for yourself. I have not driven the new, but IMO, there is much more appeal in an RS over the GT3 new once the dust settles with the new-ness of the car. RSMk1 vs. RS Mk2 howver is a diff strory as far as performance. I also had the opportunity to spec a new RS out but opted for the Mk2. The graphics and uprights on the rear wing did not do it for me...
Bottom line...
Mk1 RS vs GT3 === Mk1 RS all day long (performance, exclusivity, price point at purchase, future value -- but if a daily driver GT3)
Mk1 RS vs Mk2 RS -- A coin toss ( but for aesthetics and such, my money is on Mk1)
This probably confused you even more... but GL with your purchase.
RP
11-18-2009, 12:49 PM
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I would beg to differ.
997.1 RS vs 997.2 GT3 - 997.2 GT3 all day long; it is simply a better car in all performance aspects.
997.1 RS vs 997.2 RS - A coin toss? Don't look now, but your bias is showing.
997.1 RS vs 997.2 GT3 - 997.2 GT3 all day long; it is simply a better car in all performance aspects.
997.1 RS vs 997.2 RS - A coin toss? Don't look now, but your bias is showing.
11-18-2009, 02:15 PM
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If one doesn't want to spend too much, yes, 1RS is an excellent deal, and a lot of car for anyone that enjoys driving.
If money is not the issue, I don't see why one will buy a 1RS and said it is a better car than the 2RS. I can appreciate that both are excellent and more than enough cars for anyone, but no way that the 1 is better than 2 in any way.
Beware that my opinion is very biased...
11-19-2009, 09:30 PM
#21
Original poster asked for our opinions, I gave mine . I guess I am biased and it showed, eh?
Nontheless, any Porsche with a GT is sure great to have in my book. Again, I had an allocation for a 997 MkII RS but opted to buy a J5 Green MY07 Mk1 RS instead. Money was not the issue. For more reasons than one, I just liked this one more. Who knows I may regret it. But man, everytime I walk in the garage and see this... it sure is hard to say I went wrong.
Alan Smithee, Targa Tim -- Looking forward to hearing and seeing pics of your 997.2 RSs.
Best,
RP
. I guess I am biased and it showed, eh? Nontheless, any Porsche with a GT is sure great to have in my book. Again, I had an allocation for a 997 MkII RS but opted to buy a J5 Green MY07 Mk1 RS instead. Money was not the issue. For more reasons than one, I just liked this one more. Who knows I may regret it. But man, everytime I walk in the garage and see this... it sure is hard to say I went wrong.
Alan Smithee, Targa Tim -- Looking forward to hearing and seeing pics of your 997.2 RSs.
Best,
RP
11-19-2009, 11:22 PM
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richard 911, wonderful collection both in car type and color combo....
the debate bn gt3 . 1 .2 is really academic. we are pretty damn lucky to have any of these machines.
the debate bn gt3 . 1 .2 is really academic. we are pretty damn lucky to have any of these machines.
