Originally Posted by fayraree

It’s going to sound silly but I like the look and the cache that comes with the RS. I like the 2-color scheme and stickers. I prefer the wing and wide body. I like how all the options I’d want for my GT3 would be standard with an RS, like the LWFW, intake, dynamic engine mounts, etc. I really wanted FAL, full leather and dynamic cornering lights in a GT3 but mine doesn’t have them, so this is a chance for me to try and find that in the RS (I’ve found most RS to be higher spec’d, so probably better chance of finding them all).

$80k to get the Sharkwerks 4.1 treatment so there’s that to consider, too. Probably best for a high mileage GT3. But it still won’t look like an RS!

@Wonderdan what were your reasons for upgrading to the RS?

Originally Posted by vma1788

Definitely not silly. Although not immensely more rare than a GT3, the RS feels more special in every way- from driving experience to physical presence, both of which may be a placebo effect.

Spec matters a lot, my .1 GT3 was very slim on options and my .2 RS is very plentiful on options so it feels like the price delta was worth that alone. Leather dash, carbon buckets/trim/accents, colored belts, premium audio and etc really make this car feel worth the price whereas my stripper spec car felt very cheap for such an expensive car.

On the other hand, I drove my GT3 near daily. It was black and blended in with the masses. My RS gets driven a lot and tracked but it attracts much more attention and i am much more careful and aware with it. I often think about going back to a GT3 simply to care marginally less about usage. But i constantly have unsolicited buyer inquires and, despite my habit of turning through cars quick, i have turned them all down without a second thought. Regardless you can't go wrong just depends on what you want.

Originally Posted by fayraree

So I’ve had my 7.2 GT3 for 8 months now and had the best driving summer in memory. Put 4k miles on her, sitting at 43k now.

I can’t help but scratch that itch and am looking into upgrading to an RS. I’m probably going to do the same thing I did at switchcars and trade in my GT3 and pick up the RS at the same shop, to try and seek any discounts by giving the dealer an opportunity to double dip.

$50k differential is still non-existent; I think a $100k difference is the fair market difference for my higher mileage car. Looking for higher mileage RS, too (30k+) so maybe it makes it easier. Appealing to the RL gods to help satiate me without breaking the bank! Logic tells me I’m not getting $100k more car for my money, but anything below that and I’d probably be game.

Originally Posted by fayraree

You guys all pretty much nailed my current mindset. The “aura” of RS is real. My desire is definitely not fueled by performance since I still don’t even know how to use a GT3 properly, still learning the shift points and handling characteristics.

I always worry that the longer I wait the worse the delta will get as I continue to add miles to mine. At 50k mileage I think value will take a deeper dive than low 40s so part of me wants to pull the trigger while I have the most value.

I called up Ferrari LA for their RS with 30k miles and they were offering wholesale price on my GT3 so a $130k delta, smdh.

I should probably just enjoy what I have and let the mod bug bite me, and do the viola metallic wrap, performance mods, replace the PCCB rotors (OEM spec but previous owner swapped with steel), etc.

Originally Posted by Wonderdan

i havnt done any spreadsheet guesswork lately, is the delta between them growing?

Originally Posted by fayraree

You guys all pretty much nailed my current mindset. The “aura” of RS is real. My desire is definitely not fueled by performance since I still don’t even know how to use a GT3 properly, still learning the shift points and handling characteristics.

I always worry that the longer I wait the worse the delta will get as I continue to add miles to mine. At 50k mileage I think value will take a deeper dive than low 40s so part of me wants to pull the trigger while I have the most value.

I called up Ferrari LA for their RS with 30k miles and they were offering wholesale price on my GT3 so a $130k delta, smdh.

I should probably just enjoy what I have and let the mod bug bite me, and do the viola metallic wrap, performance mods, replace the PCCB rotors (OEM spec but previous owner swapped with steel), etc.

Originally Posted by RAudi Driver

If you really want to make the move then list your car for sale and wait it out for top dollar. Then after it's sold go on the hunt for another one. I know it's scary but it's the best way to do it, plus your timing just might be perfect.

Originally Posted by fayraree

no I think a higher mileage GT3 and RS delta is around $100k. I’m trying to compare a 43k mile GT3 with a 30k mile RS so that might hurt me a few $10k, plus lower spec of my GT3.

lower mileage deltas are much more, at least the asking price; who knows what they actually sell for (non-auction).

Originally Posted by Wonderdan

like 2 years ago one of the interns did a site scraper on the non-RS that tracked resell delta to generally $1 a mile, then it flattened out at like 20-25k miles and there wasn’t enough data for 40k< examples. I think not having the PCCB might ding you a bit, but most would assume they were toast anyway at that mileage.

The primary reason I decided to change cars was that my GT3 was a low mileage, fully optioned and in mint condition. The cost of brakes, lines, LWFW, guards etc was another $20k + $10k for seats… only to potentially lose overall value in resell by being molested. I also agree that no car sucks so I had both cars at the same time for a time.

So I decided to put that $30k into a loved RS and make it my own… of which I stopped counting a while ago

I also agree that no car sucks so I had both cars at the same time for a time, but it was only a few weeks as Pcarmarket will pick your listing up as soon as you want. Now if you want to use BAT you have to plan 4 weeks in advance, if there are no other “competing” cars in front of you they will move quicker.

Originally Posted by fayraree

thanks Dan, very thoughtful and insightful. My mistake is I’m expecting a similar upgrade experience to yours but with a far higher mileage and lower spec GT3 which makes no sense. Also, you sold via auction and can’t recall if you also bought your RS via auction or privately.

I bought my GTS via PCAR but am nervous about selling via auction. Perhaps I should test the waters early spring.