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Dear fellow GT3 owners - I own a 997.2GT3 and, like many of you on here, I have the RS bug. After a failed attempt to buy a 997.2RS (car was just too beat up), I may have the opportunity to buy a 997.1RS in great condition.
Am I setting myself up for disappointment with such move, from a performance and driving experience standpoint? The latter is by far more important for me.
I did 10 DE days in the 997.2 last year, currently running in the whites.
Also, any views on the appropriate price delta between a 997.1RS and a non-RS 997.2 would be appreciated!
From a performance standpoint - yes, you will definitely be disappointed. I wouldn't do it. Especially considering the price delta. $150-170K for the 997-1 RS vs $100-115K for the 997-2 GT3.
That said, if you were going to get a cherry example to hold on to for a long, long time, financially it would be a wise move.
If I were you I'd wait for the right 997-2 RS to show up.
From a performance standpoint - yes, you will definitely be disappointed. I wouldn't do it. Especially considering the price delta. $150-170K for the 997-1 RS vs $100-115K for the 997-2 GT3.
That said, if you were going to get a cherry example to hold on to for a long, long time, financially it would be a wise move.
If I were you I'd wait for the right 997-2 RS to show up.
.1RS without question, I've been in your shoes, you have an itch you need to scratch. The 3.6 with lightweight flywheel freeballs like no other. .1RS vs .2RS both are animals think cheetah vs lion.
Depends on what price you're able to get the .1RS. I think the .1RS is a special car. Not many made and I love the aesthetics. performance wise, the .2GT3 has improved aero and suspension, so I think you may be disappointed to some extend, that's assuming you're pushing the car to that limit
For the price difference I wouldn't do it personally. That's another car money! I'd love an RS, but at today's prices it's nowhere near the value for money a non rs is. At 3-4 year ago prices yes. But it really does depend on your financial situation I guess. For me 50 grand is a large sum, especially for no measurable increase in performance and possibly even a small step backwards. No question the RS is a very special car. But really so is a standard gt3. Good luck with your decision! Either way you are driving one of the greatest cars ever made!
.1RS without question, I've been in your shoes, you have an itch you need to scratch. The 3.6 with lightweight flywheel freeballs like no other. .1RS vs .2RS both are animals think cheetah vs lion.