997.2 3.8 GT3 RS - MKT ???

[blackmamba]

That’s a great colour!

[Digga]

blackmamba said:

That’s a great colour!

Isn't it?

997.2 3.8 RS: Grey, definitely grey, but I think - lovely position to be in - I'd literally have to flip a coin to decide whether that would be with red or weiss gold.

[Dr S]

Digga said:

blackmamba said:

That’s a great colour!

Isn't it?

997.2 3.8 RS: Grey, definitely grey, but I think - lovely position to be in - I'd literally have to flip a coin to decide whether that would be with red or weiss gold.

Grey only with Weissgold for me

[RSVP911]

m33ufo said:

Grey Black with Red would be my personal colour preference - I think it suits the car perfectly. I'm currently browsing and torn between the 997-2 GT3 RS and 991-1. I appreciate quite different cars but both appealing. The manual box may take it.

Honestly, I had both - sold the 991.1 GT3 , still have the 997.2 RS - honestly the 997.2 RS is epic

[RSVP911]

topboss said:

m33ufo said:

Grey Black with Red would be my personal colour preference - I think it suits the car perfectly. I'm currently browsing and torn between the 997-2 GT3 RS and 991-1. I appreciate quite different cars but both appealing. The manual box may take it.

I ran this alongside a 991.1 GT3RS for a short while. I much preferred the 997. Gearbox played a massive part of that no doubt about it but it also just felt more special and had more drama about it to me.

These cars are at a level where performance no longer comes in to it, there both very quick and capable cars. For me it’s all about how a car makes you feel and the enjoyment it gives you.

I sold mine as I got caught up in wanting the newest/shiniest model. Definitely a lesson learnt.

Good advice - I agree with all of this

[RSVP911]

Robbo66 said:

Bought mine at JZM, had a 991GT3.1, capable and enjoyable, but doesn't come close to the 997 as regards an 'event'

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Rob , that is one sexy car !!

[Geoff39GL]

RSVP911 said:

Robbo66 said:

Bought mine at JZM, had a 991GT3.1, capable and enjoyable, but doesn't come close to the 997 as regards an 'event'

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Rob , that is one sexy car !!

Mine was exactly like yours and I changed for a 991.1 GT3 again going for the new shiny thing, BIG BIG Mistake.

[Porsche911R]

Geoff39GL said:

Mine was exactly like yours and I changed for a 991.1 GT3 again going for the new shiny thing, BIG BIG Mistake.

very true the 991 PDK was not in the same market, be interesting to put the 991.2 Manual VS one

I never even thought about getting a 991.1 GT3

[RSVP911]

Geoff39GL said:

RSVP911 said:

Robbo66 said:

Bought mine at JZM, had a 991GT3.1, capable and enjoyable, but doesn't come close to the 997 as regards an 'event'

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Rob , that is one sexy car !!

Mine was exactly like yours and I changed for a 991.1 GT3 again going for the new shiny thing, BIG BIG Mistake.

Interesting that’s two people now - just shows how we can all get seduced by “new better” and realise it ain’t - This car is going to end up with iconic status - IMHO it’s one of their finest

[RSVP911]

Porsche911R said:

Geoff39GL said:

Mine was exactly like yours and I changed for a 991.1 GT3 again going for the new shiny thing, BIG BIG Mistake.

very true the 991 PDK was not in the same market, be interesting to put the 991.2 Manual VS one

I never even thought about getting a 991.1 GT3

Agree with this - 991.1 GT3 and 997.2 RS are completely different cars - 991.2 GT3 Manual May be closer (hope so !)

[Digga]

RSVP911 said:

Porsche911R said:

Geoff39GL said:

Mine was exactly like yours and I changed for a 991.1 GT3 again going for the new shiny thing, BIG BIG Mistake.

very true the 991 PDK was not in the same market, be interesting to put the 991.2 Manual VS one

I never even thought about getting a 991.1 GT3

Agree with this - 991.1 GT3 and 997.2 RS are completely different cars - 991.2 GT3 Manual May be closer (hope so !)

Not convinced. When I was buying, last year, I was considering GT3, not RS, but my theoretical budget could have stretched to 997.2or 991.1.
As although there's about £20k difference, on a car you're buying to keep, it's not huge.

IMHO it's the size of the car and the rear steer that make the whole difference in feel, not just the PDK vs manual.

[RSVP911]

Digga said:

RSVP911 said:

Porsche911R said:

Geoff39GL said:

Mine was exactly like yours and I changed for a 991.1 GT3 again going for the new shiny thing, BIG BIG Mistake.

very true the 991 PDK was not in the same market, be interesting to put the 991.2 Manual VS one

I never even thought about getting a 991.1 GT3

Agree with this - 991.1 GT3 and 997.2 RS are completely different cars - 991.2 GT3 Manual May be closer (hope so !)

Not convinced. When I was buying, last year, I was considering GT3, not RS, but my theoretical budget could have stretched to 997.2or 991.1.
As although there's about £20k difference, on a car you're buying to keep, it's not huge.

IMHO it's the size of the car and the rear steer that make the whole difference in feel, not just the PDK vs manual.

You may well be right - I’ll let you know

[Digga]

FWIW I really liked the PDK and felt comfortable with it far, far sooner than I'd ever have guessed. I also liked the chassis too - but it's worlds apart, very much advanced over the 997 platform.

Manual... It's always going to be fun! I don't think you've much to worry about.

[Cheib]

RSVP911 said:

Porsche911R said:

Geoff39GL said:

Mine was exactly like yours and I changed for a 991.1 GT3 again going for the new shiny thing, BIG BIG Mistake.

very true the 991 PDK was not in the same market, be interesting to put the 991.2 Manual VS one

I never even thought about getting a 991.1 GT3

Agree with this - 991.1 GT3 and 997.2 RS are completely different cars - 991.2 GT3 Manual May be closer (hope so !)

I was the same, never wanted a 991.1 and made it clear to my OPC I was only interested in a .2 if it was available with the manual box.

[terryb]

RSVP911 said:

Agree with this - 991.1 GT3 and 997.2 RS are completely different cars - 991.2 GT3 Manual May be closer (hope so !)

Rich - I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you get yours.

Also good write up on PH that backs this up - https://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features/p...

[m33ufo]

RSVP911 said:

m33ufo said:

Grey Black with Red would be my personal colour preference - I think it suits the car perfectly. I'm currently browsing and torn between the 997-2 GT3 RS and 991-1. I appreciate quite different cars but both appealing. The manual box may take it.

Honestly, I had both - sold the 991.1 GT3 , still have the 997.2 RS - honestly the 997.2 RS is epic

I have a couple of cars to sell before I start properly looking - I'm trying not to be tempted until they go!

[RSVP911]

terryb said:

RSVP911 said:

Agree with this - 991.1 GT3 and 997.2 RS are completely different cars - 991.2 GT3 Manual May be closer (hope so !)

Rich - I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you get yours.

Also good write up on PH that backs this up - https://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-features/p...

Thanks for the link Terry - nice write up. - sounds very promising - really looking forward to trying it - it could be just about perfect

[Jim1556]

m33ufo said:

I have a couple of cars to sell before I start properly looking - I'm trying not to be tempted until they go!

Manual Cayman R wouldn't happen to be amongst the need to sell would it?

[terryb]

RSVP911 said:

Thanks for the link Terry - nice write up. - sounds very promising - really looking forward to trying it - it could be just about perfect

Having one myself, Rich - I think you may just be right

[RSVP911]

terryb said:

Having one myself, Rich - I think you may just be right

Assume yours is a manual too Terry ?