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Old 07-14-2013, 10:36 PM
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Default GT2RS vs. GT3RS 4.0

Every Sunday, I take one of mine for a very spirited drive around the outskirts of the Motor City. Usually 200 miles or so. I alternate every week, but always the same MO: lots of Kid Rock, nothing too dangerous when others are around, but take full advantage of these cars when there is open space.

Well, every time I get back to m garage, I think "that is the best open road car ever built". Mind you, I am thinking of this only from the widest smile possible perspective. Today, however, having just put a 2RS through its paces, I've come to the conclusion that it is a dead-heat between these two for sheer thrills. Different thrills and challenges for the driver, but utterly impossible to choose one over the other.

I realize that I am very fortunate to own and drive these legends. I read with interest the ongoing debates throughout this forum regarding NA vs. turbo cars, GT2's vs. GT3's; as probably one of the few to own and drive them all, let me sum it up by saying that any of us reading here who own any iteration of these is simple a lucky guy.

I hope that you all enjoyed your own cars this weekend, on the street or at the track, as well.
Old 07-14-2013, 10:47 PM
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We are lucky indeed. Lots of gratitude to Porsche and to those that make it possible for us to indulge...
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Nicely put. Thanks
Old 07-14-2013, 11:36 PM
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^+1
An excellent Rx
1 x NA + 1 x TT = utopia of P'joyment
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Nice to hear of the enthusiasm of someone who actually has ready access to both legends!
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That is a great summary of the smile factor I also enjoy from these brilliant cars! Thanks.
Old 07-15-2013, 03:35 AM
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There's a few simple words to describe the GT2RS and the 4.0.

Bat **** crazy.

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Old 07-15-2013, 04:24 AM
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Originally Posted by secretcollector
I hope that you all enjoyed your own cars this weekend, on the street or at the track, as well.
+1
Old 07-15-2013, 05:02 AM
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Collector,

I have family near ann arbor where i keep my other 987 spyder. Where, pray tell, are the nice roads? I have difficulty finding anything decent compared to the english countryside I am used to and the numerous tracks in the UK. It would be nice to have a blast once in a while when I visit. Thanks.
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nicely said! although i always envy those with 3.8RS and 4.0RS, my 3.6RS is still a great great car!
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We all need both :-)
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I totally expected pics when opening this thread...
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I was on the track and the RS was as brilliant as ever! Best road going track car I have ever set foot in. Still trying to figure out why I want the 991 GT3
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definitely should have pics of both cars by now
Old 07-15-2013, 02:29 PM
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Expert's opinion.

The written article was very good too.



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