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mrh1275
737 posts
71 months
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Phooey said: J-P said: Out of interest, which did you like more? The Spyder or the GTS? Spyder  Phooey on the road not track gt3 vs Spyder ? I'm thinking of trading my Spyder against a 997.2 gt3
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TheDeadPrussian
333 posts
86 months
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I did exactly this. I traded my Spyder against a 997.2 GT3. I haven't looked back.
I realised the reason I enjoyed the Spyder so much was because it reminded me of a GT3 (bucket seats, responsiveness, steering feel etc).
In the end I decided that what I really wanted after-all was another GT3.
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Phooey
6,102 posts
38 months
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mrh1275 said: Phooey said: J-P said: Out of interest, which did you like more? The Spyder or the GTS? Spyder Phooey on the road not track gt3 vs Spyder ? I'm thinking of trading my Spyder against a 997.2 gt3 GT3. Although i think the Spyder felt more confidence-inspiring hence some serious b-road pace, whereas the GT3 feels like you have to concentrate a bit more, IYNWIM, but for pure driving pleasure and 'sense of occasion, the GT3 deffo has the edge. Best car i've owned.
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mrh1275
737 posts
71 months
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Thanks for the response guys,
I've seen a beautiful Aqua Blue GT3, will get some trade in figures on my Spyder !
Is the GT3 more hardcore on the road , bumpy etc ? or similar to the Spyder ?
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SFO
2,595 posts
52 months
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mrh1275 said: I've seen a beautiful Aqua Blue GT3 Mid Sussex?
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mrh1275
737 posts
71 months
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Phooey
6,102 posts
38 months
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mrh1275 said: Is the GT3 more hardcore on the road , bumpy etc ? Yes and yes... I think you can have a fast road-based geo / set-up done on the GT3 which may help / improve? Clutch heaviness can sometimes be a pita in heavy traffic. Bumps / humps / inclines need taking with more consideration. But the pro's far out-weigh the *minor* niggles. 3rd gear pull, speed, and noise is epic. Wet weather grip i found to be better than i expected, and better than the Spyder. Tail wagging is mandatory If you can, do it!
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J-P
Original Poster
2,488 posts
75 months
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Robbo66 said: JP, Have you driven the 991S ?....how did it compare to the GTS ?. I have mate. Depends on why you like 911s IMHO. If you enjoy the challenge of the rear engined bias, having to trail brake and managing the weight in a 911, then the GTS does that better than a 991 IMHO (and with more feel). If you like to drive fast in comfort, with a far more luxuriously appointed interior, far superior exhaust noise and you're not so bothered about the 911-ness, then the 991s is the better car - having said that I think if you avoid some of the options on the 991, it may be quite a lot better - hard to say without trying it though!
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J-P
Original Poster
2,488 posts
75 months
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SFO said: mrh1275 said: I've seen a beautiful Aqua Blue GT3 Mid Sussex? I saw that the other day - lurvely! Very, very tempting! I did think that at £85k it was a bit rich though - I'm probably too much of a tight arse!
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Robbo66
1,511 posts
102 months
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J-P said: Robbo66 said: JP, Have you driven the 991S ?....how did it compare to the GTS ?. I have mate. Depends on why you like 911s IMHO. If you enjoy the challenge of the rear engined bias, having to trail brake and managing the weight in a 911, then the GTS does that better than a 991 IMHO (and with more feel). If you like to drive fast in comfort, with a far more luxuriously appointed interior, far superior exhaust noise and you're not so bothered about the 911-ness, then the 991s is the better car - having said that I think if you avoid some of the options on the 991, it may be quite a lot better - hard to say without trying it though! That's my worry...just not having that organic feel would be a disappointment IMO. For me anyhow. In a similar vain to the 997 TT. Can't find a GTS 2 anywhere. The 4 is not an option for me, had a 4 once. Not again.
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J-P
Original Poster
2,488 posts
75 months
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Robbo66 said: That's my worry...just not having that organic feel would be a disappointment IMO. For me anyhow. In a similar vain to the 997 TT. Can't find a GTS 2 anywhere. The 4 is not an option for me, had a 4 once. Not again. What are you after? there are a few on the OPC approved used list (6). One of which is a white manual.
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Phooey
6,102 posts
38 months
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Robbo66
1,511 posts
102 months
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Phooey said: PDK and has the 'chav' wing...
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mrh1275
737 posts
71 months
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J-P said: SFO said: mrh1275 said: I've seen a beautiful Aqua Blue GT3 Mid Sussex? I saw that the other day - lurvely! Very, very tempting! I did think that at £85k it was a bit rich though - I'm probably too much of a tight arse! ]] px figure was crap on my spyder, it works out better for me to try and find a 997.1 gt3 or stretch to a 997.1rs and keep the spyder !
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SFO
2,595 posts
52 months
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mrh1275 said: px figure was crap on my spyder, it works out better for me to try and find a 997.1 gt3 or stretch to a 997.1rs and keep the spyder ! yes, Mid Sussex specialise is giving crap part ex valuations .. I know!
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Phooey
6,102 posts
38 months
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Only 5 2wd GTS's on the Porsche Locator. Seem very popular lately  Have you been buying them all up J-P?
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Magic919
7,551 posts
70 months
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For some reason there are OPC cars for sale, but not listed on the locator.
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J-P
Original Poster
2,488 posts
75 months
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Phooey said: Only 5 2wd GTS's on the Porsche Locator. Seem very popular lately Have you been buying them all up J-P?  Yes, I'm trying to corner the market 
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GuillaumeB
329 posts
42 months
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J-P said: Yes, I'm trying to corner the market Must be doing a pretty good job, only 4 RWD GTSs now left on the Porsche site!
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pete a
795 posts
53 months
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Robbo66 said: and has the 'chav' wing... I have that "CHAV" wing on my GT3, Chav, chav, well I have never been so insulted sir...
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