997rs4.0

That's not good if the engines are blowing up. Haven't heard about that.
Can you please attach the video/videos?

786

I have not seen any video, iirc it was Jack Baruth at Road & Track. The first GT350 press car Ford sent blew up doing a burnout or something for the cover shot. Ford then provided another which also blew up. I don't recall exactly what happened but, regardless, it wasn't positive.

Evolved Rs

Why not C7 Grandsport?

997rs4.0

Ok,
Maybe they fixed the early issues then. I've only heard about the oil filter issue. All owners have received a special tool to securely torque the filter. I got mine a couple of weeks ago.

I DD the gt350 and it works very well as a every day vehicle. Been holding up fine for a few track days at Sebring. I'm not the fastest guy there but still a sub 2.30 car in my hands.
If BMW would've offered a high revving v8 for $50-60k I would have bought that instead.

Edit, like someone mentioned before, if I could only own 1 car and budget is $60k I would buy the gt350.
Maybe not the best compliment to a 997gt3. They run similar lap times and the gt350 is a better DD.
If budget is $100k I would always buy 997gt3.

ngng

gt350 is def on my list of cars to own

DD GT3 RD

M2 w/ KW CS, Carbotech xp12/10 Pads Re71r tires (all 3 days below on same set) not bad times for coilovers, tires and pads)

Buttonwillow C13 - 1:57:2
Auto Club Speedway - 1:49:6
Willow Springs (Big) - 1:30:6

Car is fun! Engine is a bit dull in terms of aural excitement and feedback but playful on track. ill just put this here for fun. Don't take it too serious (passing some gt3's & caymans)

https://youtu.be/4N8Cm7FPMC0

DK7

Thank you for the response so far.
Very different opinions...

997rs4.0

Good luck with your decision. That price range is a fun area to chase cars. So many fun cars to choose from.