if u dun track ur car, then the RS is pointless purchase. GT4 is a much better all rounder. Dun forget driving dynamics of mid vs rear engine is different too. If u dun have a particular preference for rear engine and u dun track, then forget the RS.

Many RS owners are non-RL’sters and many many don’t ever track their GT# cars.... I do agree that at least even once or twice to try and track it.... the GT car(s) are amazing. Instills confidence too.... GL on your decision OP.

Arizona has a good mix of wide open highways and mountain roads. I could imagine enjoying an RS on the street there, but I’d hope you’d entertain the idea of some track time too.

RS will be noticeably stiffer than GT4, but glad you don’t find the GT4 ride stiff - that would be a warning sign.

I’d suggest buying the RS and trying to keep the GT4 also long enough to make an informed choice of which to keep.

I was also there for the Chin trackdays event at Sebring.... ewolfpvb's nice Lava 3RS indeed.



Brought my GT4.... Sunday funday it was.

A lot depends on how you’ll use it - and personal preference.

We have a GT4 and a 991RS.

GT4 is my track car and I love and prefer mid-engine. It’s a great “compromise” - awesome on track and civilized/compliant on street - plenty of storage for trips, etc. You know this since you enjoy yours.

RS is stiffer but still do-able for street use. But I agree with all who said it strains at the leash to be driven at “higher levels” and the faster/harder you drive it - the better it is. So you don’t really get to enjoy it on public roads (in the way it’s MEANT to be experienced) without big risk of a ticket or worse. It’s also an attention magnet especially in bright color. Some will tolerate long trips better than others - depends on personal, physical factors.

We took the RS to Treffen Asheville. Long trip and it was fun and reasonably comfortable despite LWB. But 911 + LWB that do not articulate means accessing space behind the seats is inconvenient and limited. We never thought about it before speccing the car (it’s our first 911) so it’s one thing we wouldn’t repeat - especially since it won’t see track time (maybe once or twice under good circumstances but not likely and not more than just a taste).

If I had to keep only one car it would be the GT4.

It’s comparing apples and sneakers. Can’t compare them. Different animals. It’s a thrill owning the RS and it is fun to drive and the rear axle steering is amazing and the engine/sounds are deluxe but it’s overkill for street driving and not as user friendly with LWB and a bit less engaging with PDK but more engaging in a different way because of the dynamics and capabilities.

The GT4 is like a Swiss Army knife - it does SO MANY things. The RS is very nice out of the box except the exhaust which was underwhelming. We don’t like super-loud but still want a good growl. We put a TPC on it (also kept the OEM) and are very happy with the sound. At high RPMs it’s spectacular.

It really depends on how you’ll use it and what makes YOU happy. But if it’s an itch you gotta scratch for yourself - go for it. I doubt anyone ever regrets buying an RS. It’s a cool car and an RS is an RS. You probably won’t regret buying the RS and it’s an experience to be savored - but will it fit your needs for how you like to drive - where you like to go - the roads you have (smooth? Potholes? Tons of LEO?....).

The other factor is that hubby is fairly puckered about cars and doesn’t enjoy taking them places unless parking is perfect, conditions are great, etc. We have turned away from destinations because parking doesn’t meet his requirements. Personally - I’d rather have a car I can enjoy and not worry about as much. I would not squeeze GT4 into a tight space either - but it’s all relative. The GT4 is lower value than the RS and the GT4 doesn’t attract a gazillion lookie-Lou’s whenever it comes to a stop. A purple RS/big wing attracts attention. Period.

The .2 will be better - no doubt - but there will ALWAYS be the next better thing in Porsche’s line-up.

Good luck with your decision.