New and Old 911's

[London GT3]

I bought my first 911 in November 2003 (nearly 10 years ago). It is a 996 GT3RS and I still own it today and have covered 13,800 miles in it. My only other 911 experience is when I bought a new 991 C4S in December.

The GT3 was due for its MOT today so I dug it out the garage and drove it up the road to get it warmed through before going to the MOT station. I have been driving the C4S this week and I couldn't believe how old fashioned the GT3 now feels by comparison. It is small, twitchy and you sit so high up in it compared to the C4S. My memories from last year in the GT3 were of being part of the car and nestling down behind the wheel. I am sure that a few more miles and a track day will get the feeling back but it does make you realise how far 911 road cars have come in 10 years. The 991 C4S is so fast, sure footed, comfortable and sounds great. Can't wait now to see the 991 GT3RS.

[Ed50]

Evolution my boy and how nice to be able to jump from one to the other to time warp as such.

Did the Mot go well any pictures of the 2 side by side.........

[Boo152]

Get the GT3RS sold, its obviously too old fashioned for you!

PS: Would you accept £30k cash for a quick sale?

[mr pg]

13800 miles in 9 1/2 years! You need to get out more. That's the sort of thing Ferrari owners do.

[Koln-RS]

Chalk and cheese - aren't you comparing a minimalist track car with a luxury GT

[ClarkPB]

Don't think I've ever felt I was sitting high in a 996 GT car and I'm over 6 foot!

[nsm3]

Probably the more upright windscreen giving the impression of being high up?

[BertBert]

I found that I had to drive my RS regularly to get back into it. 1380 miles per year won't get you there I reckon!

Will you take £32k?

[Boo152]

Ok I'll go to £32.5k.

Or £10k and a vintage 993?

Edited by Boo152 on Saturday 16th March 20:06

[supersport]

Sounds like the GT3 is behaving exactly as expected, feeback

[Ady128]

I, on the other hand have only owned one 911; my 991 Cab, so I can't really compare with the older ones. I nearly bought a GTS but when I knew the 991 was coming I changed my mind. Mind you I can't drive it at the moment as I've a fractured little toe!

[London GT3]

Ed50 said:

Evolution my boy and how nice to be able to jump from one to the other to time warp as such.

Did the Mot go well any pictures of the 2 side by side.........

MOT went well thanks. Gratuitous picture below. I had to wash it in order to take this so your request did me a favour. It's now raining again!



Thanks for the cash offers - I'll sleep on it

As for how the car feels, the comments are right. They serve different purposes - I appreciate that. It is just startling that actually the 991 does much of what the GT3 can do and so much more besides.

[mollytherocker]

It's normal progress. Lets be honest, a modern hot hatch would obliterate a 2.7RS! Does it matter? Does it hell.

I am sure that the 991 will be faster than the RS in any measure, so is the RS redundant?

[Cardiff]

Lucky man having two sexy ass cars!

[Ed50]

Top man very nice indeed,by the way mine needs a wash now your back in the swing.

Congratulations on a lovely pair......oooh I say Vicar.

[Wozy68]

London GT3 said:

Ed50 said:

Evolution my boy and how nice to be able to jump from one to the other to time warp as such.

Did the Mot go well any pictures of the 2 side by side.........

MOT went well thanks. Gratuitous picture below. I had to wash it in order to take this so your request did me a favour. It's now raining again!



Thanks for the cash offers - I'll sleep on it

As for how the car feels, the comments are right. They serve different purposes - I appreciate that. It is just startling that actually the 991 does much of what the GT3 can do and so much more besides.

Hi Howard, hope your well. So two Porsche 911s in this pic, does this mean the 968 CS has gone?

[London GT3]

Wozy68 said:

Hi Howard, hope your well. So two Porsche 911s in this pic, does this mean the 968 CS has gone?

Hi Warren. I hope you and the 993 are well. I hope the 968 is a car to keep for the long term. It took a long time to prize it from Jason's grasp so I can't let it go easily! We have had some great times with it and both the kids have driven it in sprints and on track days.

[Wozy68]

London GT3 said:

Hi Warren. I hope you and the 993 are well. I hope the 968 is a car to keep for the long term. It took a long time to prize it from Jason's grasp so I can't let it go easily! We have had some great times with it and both the kids have driven it in sprints and on track days.

Great pic, glad to hear the CS is still being enjoyed. I remember well how much you wanted it

[jackal]

London GT3 said:

Hi Warren. I hope you and the 993 are well. I hope the 968 is a car to keep for the long term. It took a long time to prize it from Jason's grasp so I can't let it go easily! We have had some great times with it and both the kids have driven it in sprints and on track days.

Nice one Howard. Hope you are well mate. You should stop by sometime for a cup of tea and show me that 991.

And you cant sell that RS, no way. Love the 991 though, nice choice.

[mohitos]

London GT3 said:

Hi Warren. I hope you and the 993 are well. I hope the 968 is a car to keep for the long term. It took a long time to prize it from Jason's grasp so I can't let it go easily! We have had some great times with it and both the kids have driven it in sprints and on track days.

Hi Howard, can you tell us more about sprint racing?