The question is: Keep my '07 GT3 or go for the '10 GT3?
02-23-2010, 02:30 PM
#47
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actually there are a couple of other cool cars on lots in Ca right now, a riviera blue @ downtown L.A and a mexico blue @ Monterey.
They both have PCCB, but dont have the GT2 buckets ... but they also have a lot more bling than the maritime car...
02-23-2010, 02:54 PM
#48
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I drove the 2010 GT3 and could not notice a difference in feeling, steering, power or brakes with my 2007 GT3 RS.
I have asked other people that have driven it, and they don't notice the difference between a 997.1 GT3 and a 997.2 GT3 either.
At the Nurburgring, the 2007 GT3 lapped in 7:45 and the 2007 RS in 7:43, the 2 secs difference was mostly due to Aero (the RS has plenty more downforce).
The 2010 GT3 has even more downforce than the 2007 RS, so the 7:40 lap has plenty to do with the new high speed grip. A difference of 5 seconds over such long distance is nothing, something like 0.6 secs per 60 secs of lap time (0.6 secs at Lime Rock, 1 second at Laguna Seca if you can pass the sound meter).
So, yes the 2010 GT3 is just a hair faster, but is it worth $130k when you can find clean 2007 now on the 70s, not in my opinion.
The 2010 GT3 is a nice upgrade if you come from a 996 GT3, but coming from a 2007 GT3, I can only see the 2010 GT3 RS as a marginal upgrade (the media has not found significant differences between the 2010 GT3 and 2010 GT3 RS).
Test drive a 2010 GT3 and you'll see. In California, sales tax + Reg is another 10%, 997 GT3 are moving at $75k from their asking prices in the low 80s. The difference to a 2010 GT3 in your garage is close to $70k.
Take those $70k, and buy a second nice car, and there are many sweet cars in this price range, used and new.
I have asked other people that have driven it, and they don't notice the difference between a 997.1 GT3 and a 997.2 GT3 either.
At the Nurburgring, the 2007 GT3 lapped in 7:45 and the 2007 RS in 7:43, the 2 secs difference was mostly due to Aero (the RS has plenty more downforce).
The 2010 GT3 has even more downforce than the 2007 RS, so the 7:40 lap has plenty to do with the new high speed grip. A difference of 5 seconds over such long distance is nothing, something like 0.6 secs per 60 secs of lap time (0.6 secs at Lime Rock, 1 second at Laguna Seca if you can pass the sound meter).
So, yes the 2010 GT3 is just a hair faster, but is it worth $130k when you can find clean 2007 now on the 70s, not in my opinion.
The 2010 GT3 is a nice upgrade if you come from a 996 GT3, but coming from a 2007 GT3, I can only see the 2010 GT3 RS as a marginal upgrade (the media has not found significant differences between the 2010 GT3 and 2010 GT3 RS).
Test drive a 2010 GT3 and you'll see. In California, sales tax + Reg is another 10%, 997 GT3 are moving at $75k from their asking prices in the low 80s. The difference to a 2010 GT3 in your garage is close to $70k.
Take those $70k, and buy a second nice car, and there are many sweet cars in this price range, used and new.
Also, isn't the 2010 running the 'new' MPSC's? Could be part of the 5 seconds, too, and as easy an upgrade as there is.
02-23-2010, 02:54 PM
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it sounds like despite any intervention your heart is set on the maritime with the GT2 seats and spec'd how you like it. so i say go for it and send a pic of the big smile as your driving it off the lot. then that feeling of walking to the garage just to open the door and look at your new baby
02-23-2010, 02:57 PM
#50
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02-23-2010, 03:34 PM
#52
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Aaaaaarrrrgh! ...
this is the monterey car right???
there was a lot of "bling" options on it pushing the MSRP way up ...
this is the monterey car right???
there was a lot of "bling" options on it pushing the MSRP way up ...
02-23-2010, 04:10 PM
#53
I have considered selling my 08 RS for the 10 RS. As many have posted, the $ difference is not worth the performance or asthetic improvement. So, I decided to keep my RS and add a Boxster Spyder instead.
02-23-2010, 04:16 PM
#54
^ 
Too funny. I just made the exact same decision, i.e., I am keeping my 07 RS (gave up my 10 RS spot) and I am instead adding a Boxster Spyder, which will be my new DD. Agree 100% --> money difference not worth it for the *upgrade*
Too funny. I just made the exact same decision, i.e., I am keeping my 07 RS (gave up my 10 RS spot) and I am instead adding a Boxster Spyder, which will be my new DD. Agree 100% --> money difference not worth it for the *upgrade*
02-23-2010, 04:23 PM
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02-23-2010, 04:38 PM
#56
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02-23-2010, 04:41 PM
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02-23-2010, 04:41 PM
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02-23-2010, 04:43 PM
#59
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agreed, I personally like the ext color ctr console ... but the trim/vents ... oh dear! I like the dev stitching too ... but would not spec it myself ...
02-23-2010, 05:00 PM
#60
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larry, just get the car wrapped in a different shade of blue you want to mix it up. There, i just saved you $50K. now ship that car back here for a few weeks of fun. :-)