By the way beautiful car

 

I think you will really enjoy a GT3. Even if you don't drive it on the track and use all of its potential, it is still a fun car to drive.

My dad had an early 80's 911SC. That thing was hard to drive. Everything felt heavy, especially the clutch and steering. Today's cars, even the GT3, are built for wimps compared to them.

 

All 997.1 and 997.2 GT3 Porsches are decent street Porsches. They are more street then track. (Better then the 996 GT3 for street at least..)

the 2007-2008 GT3 has a good all round suspension, sunroof and no light weight RS flywheel.

If you are 63 years old then you will love how classic this modern porsche sounds and feels. If you are used to old 911 porsches (and like them), then this one delivers the stuff you like and always wanted.

If Porsche only made one 911 model to represent the past, present and future, this would be it.

 

My GT3 RS 3.8 is my first Porsche and also the only car I did not test drive before making the purchase. Long story short, it is a car that you can love right out of the box (or right from the dealership or wherever ). Mine has only seen streets so far but she is perfectly happy there.

Your car and your friend's GT3 are both beautiful! I would go for it, you won't regret it ...

 

By the way, super job on your 87'. I love it.

 

I do what makes me happy. Tipically it is not what others think is right, but then again I don't give a s:-)t.

Do what makes you happy, it is not like you are signing your life away. Try it, if you don't like the car you can sell it and move on.

Friend or not, get a PPI done.

 

Actually I think that 80% of GT3's are driven on the track. I never see GT3's on the street. I always see them on the track. However, I do agree with your conclusion - at the end of the day, the only opinion that really matters is that of the owner.

I drive mine on both the street and track. On the street the feel and soul of the GT3 are not matched by any other 911. IMHO that's a good enough reason for buying a GT3 for street driving.

 

My GT3 is a daily driver and (for me) quite well-suited to the task. Like you (If I'm reading between the lines correctly), I wanted the most visceral modern 911 I could afford; it will still seem a bit insulated compared to your lightened 3.2, but its overall capability will amaze you and make every trip an "event".

PS - I'm turning 54 next week - you're only as "old" as you feel.

 

Beautiful car you have. I would be surprised if you did not love a GT3. You will never approach the limits on the street but that is true with most modern sports cars. I don't consider that a waste. Never buying something you aspire to and can attain now that is a waste!

 

Buy it, and don't look back.

Even though a stock 997 GT3 is not hard core, I know what you mean, and you'll love it. It's certainly a more involved experience, and that engine above 6k is heavenly.

Have you driven your friend's car? Just curious about your impressions.

 

I'm an old guy too (62) and still autox, but even if I didn't and it were me, I'd buy the car. Life's too short to worry about whether someone else thinks you're too old to own a GT3 or use it "as it was intended". If you want it, buy it and enjoy it in good health in your own way.

 

I have a 997GTS, and a 997GT3. If I didn't track the GT3, I would drive it on the street alot. I also have a 993--my first Porsche, and like the way the GT3 looks and feels because of it--not as "soft" as the non-GT3 911s of today. My only suggestion is that if you will never track it, and use it frequently, don't get the sport buckets. Get something more comfortable and you will drive it more. I know I will get flack because the buckets are actually comfortable, BUT, not as comfortable as the others. I can't help you with the clutch--it is heavy, but only a problem on a highway traffic jam where you are inching along.

 

Pretty harsh statement if he drives a no AC RS Clone with manual steering and clutch a GT3 is going to seem a Luxo Barge

I say go for it, I am 62 and drive a harsh 6GT3 in comparison and love every minute both on the Hwy, Track and AutoX.

Peter

 

Enjoy both your 87, which is great, and your new GT3. And drive the GT3 over to 10G GT3's house and kick his pansy ***...

 

There are no speed limits here (Philippines) so every time I take out I usually will go fast. That's usually on weekends. Sometimes I take her to the track. But not being able to rev her out will seem frustrating unless you can do so in your back roads. I'm sure you can find a nice back road where you can open her up.