Buying 997.2 GT3 vs GT3RS
01-02-2012, 04:30 AM
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In this group there aren't going to be too many people who will talk you out of putting the pedal to the floor. I've had 996 and 997 GT3s and now a .2 RS. I got the RS as I wanted the best track car I could get and still drive it to and from the track (it has a half cage) as I live in an urban area where it isn't practical to park tow vehicles etc. for that purpose, the .2 RS is a superb car (though expect the upcoming Camaro ZL1 might be just as entertaining at a fraction of the cost). If you are already tracking the BMW, I'd get a .2 GT3. The car is spectacular just as it is. Except in this rarified air you won't ever hear a bad word about the power or the steel brakes. The .2 is a big improvement over the .1 and the car is rare and aggressive looking. As great as the RS is, the rear wing makes it pretty blind on the streets and as you note, the look-at-me effect is prett hard to avoid, graphics or not. These are all great cars - I'm not convinced you need to pay the premium for an RS car.
I agree as well - this forum is mostly an elite, track-focused group who are pretty demanding. But, you came here for our opinion right?
01-10-2012, 11:36 PM
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Naka, that was an awesome post. Thank you for the humor! I own an orange 2007 GT3RS and it is the finest to drive. Street and Track! I bought it from Blue Grass Motor Sports in March of 2011 and took it for 10 track days, including Putnam Park in the summer. I am now faced with the decision of keeping this car and drive the **** out of it on the track or buy a GT3 Cup Car? I joined a race track country club called Autobahn in Joliet, Il. I am planning on a lot of time on the track. Either way I am keeping the RS. I just need to decide if I will make a track ***** out of her? Good luck with your decision. Keep us posted
01-10-2012, 11:39 PM
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Naka, that was an awesome post. Thank you for the humor! I own an orange 2007 GT3RS and it is the finest to drive. Street and Track! I bought it from Blue Grass Motor Sports in March of 2011 and took it for 10 track days, including Putnam Park in the summer. I am now faced with the decision of keeping this car and drive the **** out of it on the track or buy a GT3 Cup Car? I joined a race track country club called Autobahn in Joliet, Il. I am planning on a lot of time on the track. Either way I am keeping the RS. I just need to decide if I will make a track ***** out of her? Good luck with your decision. Keep us posted. Thanks
