Weekend road car.... 997.1 GT3 or 964 C2?

[g7jhp]

So thinking about a weekend only naturally aspirated 911 and both the 997.1 GT3 (comfort) and 964 C2 (both manual/coupe) keep catching my eye. The 7.1 GT3 would be more focused straight out of the box, but the 964 C2 could be sympathetically upgraded in certain areas.

I spend more time on the road (very little on track) and do enjoy the rawer cars (my 3.2's were better than the 993 IMO).

The 997.1 GT3 seems more logical and the pick of the two as it's more special, but I can't help feeling the smaller classic 964 C2 would be a better weekend road car.

I know there are a few who own or have owned both (been following Steve Rance's 964 Project) so would be interested in your views.

Thanks.

[g7jhp]

Porsche911R said:

BubblesNW said:

You just can't help yourself can you?

If someone asked which they should buy - a Big Mac or a KFC you would somehow manage to suggest they would be better off buying a Cayman R. Just leave it to those who have owned or driven both extensively to offer an opinion.

Please don't ruin the thread , and offer the OP some advice like I did, or don't post at all.
some people don't even know about the Cayman R or are very GT3 blinkered.
I don't think anything I have posted has anything to do with you.

Thanks Porsche911R (David) but I tried a Cayman R back in 2010 when I had a 3.2 Carrera and although it was a lovely steer it didn't excite me and lacked the raw appeal of the 3.2.

So back on track (or road) 997.1 GT3 or 964 C2?

I would normally opt for the 997.1 GT3 but it does seem that I might get more enjoyment out of a 964 C2 hence the question.

Really interested to hear from those with experience of both (thanks Steve R).

Keep those views coming!

[g7jhp]

kevs 172 said:

hondansx said:

If you want to lose grip then just don't put Cups on a GT3.

Comparing a GT3 to a 964 C2... lol... really surprised if it's even a discussion.

I agree,I have a 7 GT3 and a 993c2s,very hard to compare the two as I find them so different.

Yes they are very different, old skool v GT car but it's two potential ways I have thought about spending money on a road focused Porsche.

I was interested in opinions.

Kevs 172 when do you use your 993 from your 7 GT3?

[g7jhp]

Steve Rance said:

Out of interest, what did the OP decide to do in the end?

Have yet to make a decision yet Steve. Ultimately I'll go and drive some examples of both and let that make up my mind.

The biggest issue is finding the right cars.

[g7jhp]

Thank r4_rick. What's the spec on your 964 and what have you done to it since you've owned it?