RajDatta

Earlier this year, I was fortunate to purchase a 2010 SY GT3. It is by far the greatest car I have ever driven. It is in immaculate condition and the color just is amazing. I shake my head every time I drive the GT3.
Having spent some time on this board and speaking with a few members, it seems the RS is even a step better. Hard to believe but I am sure that has to be the case.

Same time last yr, I had also purchased my 1st 911, a 1997 C4S. I was always a front engine platform guy and also own a very special 968 turboS tribute (car was featured in a Panorama article in 2014). After owning the GT3 and the C4S, I am beginning to ponder if it would make sense if ultimately I should sell/trade both the GT3 and the C4S to get myself into a 997.2RS. Owning 4 Pcars that are seldom used, it would also help shed the heard a bit. Add to that maintenance and insurance premiums, it could be a win/win. In a perfect world, if I can find a 997.2 RS in Riviera Blue, I could even sell my 968 Cab, which is Riviera Blue. I know I am looking for a unicorn but I can be patient as I have alternatives to drive in the meantime.

What do you guys think?

Fortunately, both the 997.2GT3 and 993C4S are currently on an upswing. Would you do it?

The thought of having a Riviera Blue RS, my turbo S tribute and then eventually adding a F430 is very enticing

ShakeNBake

You have to really just want the RS for it to make complete sense. A lot of small things add up to make it feel like a different car, especially in anger.

This is what did it for me:

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforu...ives-home.html

Spyerx

"Always RS"

ilko

If you're just asking the question you know you're done. Sell what you have, buy an RS.

Evolved Rs

Good luck finding a riviera blue rs at a reasonable price.

GT3RS-Fan1

My first experience was having back then 1976 Porsche 914. My current Porsche toy is the reigning 991 GT3RS.

RS - Really Stunning
RS - Really Splendid
RS - Real Speed
etc.

If you can get your hands on one, please do as you will not regret it. Good luck on your find.

Drive safe,
GT3RS-Fan1

RajDatta

Reasonable is a relative term. For the right car, one always has to be willing to stretch

ilko

I think North Houston had a Riviera 997-2 RS for sale not long ago for $300K was it? And it sold in a jiffy. There was a Riviera 997-2 GT3 for sale at the RRV corral last month and the ask was $200K...

RajDatta

I was looking for more in line with what they had in the $170k range earlier in the yr. I think it was an ex-Mooty car. I am not looking for a show car so as long as mileage is in the 15k range, give or take a few. Last thing I want is a low mileage car.

ilko

Here is that car: http://www.indigoautogroup.com/web/u...Texas/19375262

$170K is 2014 money for that car...

ilko

Here is the car I was actually thinking about: https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...iera-blue.html

audipwr1

Counter point / the cars are substantially the same and the price delta is related to collector impressions not driving differential

If you are a driver add JRZ and cup wing and keep going with GT3

The Greek

I go through this scenario probably 6 times a year. In the end, Audi is right. The price delta isnt worth the difference in my opinion. Yes, wider butt is badass, and the wing, plus the gear ratios. Overall car does feel peppier and lively.

Ive just come to the conclusion that the GT3 Narrow body is kind of the perfect balance. No annoying rattle from flywheel, car is obvious, yet understated. Can take it out and go to dinner, but you don't look like "that" guy. But I havent had a coffee yet....

Ask me next month and I'll probably tell you to buy the RS.

Spyerx

Or you just get one in silver and have "stealth RS" best of both worlds. I do not regret (despite "values") getting a silver RS, much more in tune with my not too flashy style. ok gold wheels aside LOL

That said the RS may be the better buy longer term... The RS have tended to hold their values better - even in the down turn a few years ago - than the non-rs.

Example when I bought almost 3 years ago: 07-08 RS were 90-100 (about 75% msrp), nonRS were in the 60s (about 50% msrp)

Crap, did I just turn this into a pricing thread?

Modena 1

Consider that your car is already an rs.

The original "rs" did not have a little brother that came with the same engine that you could buy.

The gt3/rs is in a sense the same car but one is in a business suit (depending on color) and the other is wearing underarmor.

I think it depends on entry (price point and timing), frequency of use and general intended use.