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I'm looking at a 2015 GT3 with the build spec below. Right around 20K miles. F-series engine. Asking price is $150K. I haven't looked much at 991.1 GT3s, curious to hear from more knowledgeable folks about the build; for a primarily road car (but not the daily driver) with a handful of track days per year, is this missing anything I'd regret? I'm an old, so I'm a little nervous about the buckets. I'll sit in them to see what I think, but I do value comfort.
I'd be trading in my 991.1 TTS, nicely equipped, along with my Honda S2000 and E30 convertible, and getting probably $10K - $15K back in cash out of the deal .That values the 991.1 TTS at around $120, the S2000 at around $25, and the E30 at ~$15. I think I could get more at auction but not a lot more and it saves me the hassle. My motivation is to get a different experience; I have a 996.2 TTS 6sp and a 997.2 TT 6sp coming soon. At that point the 991 TTS seems unnecessary, though admittedly it is a great highway cruiser. But I've never driven a GT3 and think I just might enjoy it.
Anyway curious for input. Anyone who's owned both a 991.1 TTS and GT3 want to comment on the experience?
Lots of info on this forum but no way I would take the risk of a non G6 engine (probably even with a warranty). I like the buckets but best to try them out.
It's mainly going to depend on your risk appetite having that original engine. There are many here, myself included, with a good amount of miles on original engines still going strong. There are third party warranties available to mitigate this risk as well, though I suggest you read through the post a few down about dealing with them when they are needed most. End of the day, there is no concrete answer, and it's going to come down to what you really want.
My personal opinion - unless that car is the exact spec you are looking for, at that price point, it should be coming Porsche CPO. Example.
As a car to car comparison, it is going to be a very different experience than your TTS, so factor this in on how you like to or plan to use your cars. Have you experienced a ride in a GT3 yet? There's lots of sounds going on at all times, a lot less cushy comforts happening, and all the rawness of what feels like a race car turned street legal. It's sublime, intoxicating, and if you're planning track time, in a world of its own! Good luck on your search. Keep us posted.
120k should get you a nice G6 car. 150k would need to be something special + G6. 150k is knocking on the door of driver quality 911.2 GT3...I would just make that jump. Especially for a non G6.
I wouldn't go much more than 100k for a non G6, and I would much rather a rebuilt title G6 at that point, might as well go sub 100k and play in that sandbox. Lowend market cars atleast have a solid/rabid market base of weirdos, the undesired but kinda nice but not really a deal or special car market sucks. It's MMR hell for those cars, too expensive for the people looking for bottom market and not worth the slight break for those wanting top end spec/condition.
For 100-110k you could at least drop the engine and replace cams/followers and be all in around 130ish and should be good to go for awhile.
Last edited by ztnedman1; Apr 9, 2026 at 10:10 AM.
An entire thread talking about how few G6 cars there are and people in here talking like its easy to find. Not to mention there are only 2150 units in NA.
Fear gets men to do bad things and give bad advice.
I suggest to ANYONE who wants the best bargain for a GT3, which for now is the 991.1 to simply pay to get the FF's inspected.
Spend a few thousand to avoid a bigger problem. If there is slight wear (get picture not just someones word), the dealer can opt to replace the FF's and the buyer
full confidence in what they are getting. This can be worked into the deal. Lets stop allowing dealers to be lazy give minimal assurance and still make money.
Since like its been mentioned most 991.1 GT3's still have their original engine, I think it should become normal for everyone selling to inspect and replace if need be, the FF's, as long as there is no cam wear, so
that all the fearful and non mechanically inclined people can put their fingers in their pockets. Its such a small insignificant problem if its addressed early or preventative.
Thanks all! This thread has prompted me to do a little more looking around.
It does look like I can find cars with a bit lower mileage and CPO from Porsche dealers (though not local) for only marginally more money, but I'm not finding many G-series engines, and most of what I'm seeing on BaT are going for closer to $200. I think that's what made me think about this. Then again there's a 996 GT3 in Boise for $70K that is a little tempting!
I'll still testdrive this one. Should at least tell me if the bucket seats work for me and give me some idea of the driving experience. I was hoping to use this as an opportunity for some consolidation in my garage, which is currently bursting at the seams, but maybe selling my cars at auction and being a little more patient in the GT3 search is a better move..
It's mainly going to depend on your risk appetite having that original engine. There are many here, myself included, with a good amount of miles on original engines still going strong. There are third party warranties available to mitigate this risk as well, though I suggest you read through the post a few down about dealing with them when they are needed most. End of the day, there is no concrete answer, and it's going to come down to what you really want.
My personal opinion - unless that car is the exact spec you are looking for, at that price point, it should be coming Porsche CPO. Example.
As a car to car comparison, it is going to be a very different experience than your TTS, so factor this in on how you like to or plan to use your cars. Have you experienced a ride in a GT3 yet? There's lots of sounds going on at all times, a lot less cushy comforts happening, and all the rawness of what feels like a race car turned street legal. It's sublime, intoxicating, and if you're planning track time, in a world of its own! Good luck on your search. Keep us posted.
Thanks! this post prompted me to look at porsche finder again. Frankly I'm just so used to seeing everything "interesting" at $250K+ there, that I hadn't even bothered. Good reminder for the future. And yes that one is an interesting option, though +$3500 for shipping of course, still lower miles and CPO...
120k should get you a nice G6 car. 150k would need to be something special + G6. 150k is knocking on the door of driver quality 911.2 GT3...I would just make that jump. Especially for a non G6.
I wouldn't go much more than 100k for a non G6, and I would much rather a rebuilt title G6 at that point, might as well go sub 100k and play in that sandbox. Lowend market cars atleast have a solid/rabid market base of weirdos, the undesired but kinda nice but not really a deal or special car market sucks. It's MMR hell for those cars, too expensive for the people looking for bottom market and not worth the slight break for those wanting top end spec/condition.
For 100-110k you could at least drop the engine and replace cams/followers and be all in around 130ish and should be good to go for awhile.
I must be doing something wrong in my searching! I just am not ifnding these (especialy G) in that price range. I should probably poke around on more local Craigslists... Maybe there are some hidden gems, but it feels like I'm seeing minimum $140 for high mileage cars, and then quite a few quickly getting to $200K+!
I must be doing something wrong in my searching! I just am not ifnding these (especialy G) in that price range. I should probably poke around on more local Craigslists... Maybe there are some hidden gems, but it feels like I'm seeing minimum $140 for high mileage cars, and then quite a few quickly getting to $200K+!
Dealers ask high prices hoping for those who don't know.
There isn't a single 991.1 GT3 going for 200k. That would have to be an 2016RS or a 2018+ GT3 which is the 991.2 with the 4.0L engine.
Cars and bids and BaT have real sales prices for these cars. Most recent iirc was on C&B for just over 110k with the fee.
Last edited by ztnedman1; Apr 9, 2026 at 12:13 PM.
An entire thread talking about how few G6 cars there are and people in here talking like its easy to find. Not to mention there are only 2150 units in NA.
Fear gets men to do bad things and give bad advice.
I suggest to ANYONE who wants the best bargain for a GT3, which for now is the 991.1 to simply pay to get the FF's inspected.
Spend a few thousand to avoid a bigger problem. If there is slight wear (get picture not just someones word), the dealer can opt to replace the FF's and the buyer
full confidence in what they are getting. This can be worked into the deal. Lets stop allowing dealers to be lazy give minimal assurance and still make money.
Since like its been mentioned most 991.1 GT3's still have their original engine, I think it should become normal for everyone selling to inspect and replace if need be, the FF's, as long as there is no cam wear, so
that all the fearful and non mechanically inclined people can put their fingers in their pockets. Its such a small insignificant problem if its addressed early or preventative.
Correct...but why pay 150k for that? 110 Max, which gives the gap to fix plus the slight performance decrease vs the .2, that or a newish G6 in a top spec to where the looks can be the coin flip vs the .2.
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there's also a couple ( or were a couple) of 991.1 GT3s with a G6 FS on Facebook from 130-145. FWIW, I purchased my 2014 with a G6 for 135k with an original MSRP of 166k. The engine replaced at 32k and now has 39k miles.
Correct...but why pay 150k for that? 110 Max, which gives the gap to fix plus the slight performance decrease vs the .2, that or a newish G6 in a top spec to where the looks can be the coin flip vs the .2.
150 is high for sure for a non G6 car. I wasnt suggesting he pay that. Should have been more clear.
I suggest ANY .1 non G6 should be inspected. Makes no sense that dealers are not automatically doing this. Its a huge selling point.
Im going to inspect my G6 at 5k miles.
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