GT3 mk2 or 997S c2

[bumcrack]

Hi

I’ve always had a soft spot for the MK2 GT3; now the 997 GT3 is out, the prices for the GT3 MK2 seem to be softening a bit.

There’s a few on this site in the classified section for 48K ish and both cars look good , but I‘m sure you’ll be able to pick up 997s C2 for that money soon too

I expected the GT3 to be a lot faster on paper than the 997S C2 but it isn’t
See blow taken from track challenge

www.track-challenge.com/main_e.asp

-------------------------GT3-----------------997S
80 - 100 Km/h-----------2,4 s / 3,5 s / 3,9 s--------- 2,3 s / 3,2 s / 3,9 s
80 - 120 Km/h-----------4,7 s / 6,3 s / 8,5 s------------4,8 s / 6,3 s / 8,3 s
80 - 160 Km/h-----------9,6 s / 13 s / 17 s-------------9,8 s / 11,9 s / 16,7 s
80 - 180 Km/h-----------12 s / 16,2 s / 21,7 s----------12,1 s / 15,7 s / 21,2 s
80 - 200 Km/h - s / - s / - s - s / - s / - s

As you can see there’s not much difference between the in-gear times, thge 997s showing better times at most increments

The GT3 being quicker redlining each gear from zero though

.................GT3............997S
Acceleration
0 - 40 Km/h...........1,6 s.............1,6 s
0 - 60 Km/h...........2,3 s.............2,4 s
0 - 80 Km/h...........3,5 s...........3,7 s
0 - 100 Km/h............4,6 s...........4,8 s
0 - 120 Km/h............5,8 s...........6,8 s
0 - 140 Km/h............7,8 s...........8,6 s
0 - 160 Km/h............9,7 s...........10,8 s
0 - 180 Km/h............11,8 s..........13,7 s
0 - 200 Km/h............14,8 s..........16 s
Top Speed...............306 Km/h.............293 Km/h

Add in to the equation better MPG and interior with more practical motoring (no problem with ground clearance) and it seems the 997S is the better choice for me.
I’ve always intended owning the MK2, but now I’m not so sure.

Which would you go for with your own money?

Edited by bumcrack on Monday 27th November 13:16

[ballcock]

The GT1 block on the 3 would do it for me over the 997...

[Wetwipe]

ballcock said:

The GT1 block on the 3 would do it for me over the 997...

ditto. a nice RS in blue

[paulburrell]

If it's a road car that you want then 997, definitely. If it's something for the track then GT3 would be the choice(noise is much better too).

[ballcock]

Wetwipe said:

ballcock said:

The GT1 block on the 3 would do it for me over the 997...

ditto. a nice RS in blue

I can see the direction you're heading thar , Walter..

[slippydiff]

bumcrack said:

Hi

I’ve always had a soft spot for the MK2 GT3; now the 997 GT3 is out, the prices for the GT3 MK2 seem to be softening a bit.

There’s a few on this site in the classified section for 48K ish and both look good cars, but I‘m sure you’ll be able to pick up 997s C2 for that money soon also

I expected the GT3 to be a lot faster on paper than the 997S C2 but it isn’t
See blow taken from track challenge

www.track-challenge.com/main_e.asp

-------------------------GT3-----------------997S
80 - 100 Km/h-----------2,4 s / 3,5 s / 3,9 s--------- 2,3 s / 3,2 s / 3,9 s
80 - 120 Km/h-----------4,7 s / 6,3 s / 8,5 s------------4,8 s / 6,3 s / 8,3 s
80 - 160 Km/h-----------9,6 s / 13 s / 17 s-------------9,8 s / 11,9 s / 16,7 s
80 - 180 Km/h-----------12 s / 16,2 s / 21,7 s----------12,1 s / 15,7 s / 21,2 s
80 - 200 Km/h - s / - s / - s - s / - s / - s

As you can see there’s not much difference between the in-gear times, thge 997s showing better times at most increments

The GT3 being quicker redlining each gear from zero though

.................GT3............997S
Acceleration
0 - 40 Km/h...........1,6 s.............1,6 s
0 - 60 Km/h...........2,3 s.............2,4 s
0 - 80 Km/h...........3,5 s...........3,7 s
0 - 100 Km/h............4,6 s...........4,8 s
0 - 120 Km/h............5,8 s...........6,8 s
0 - 140 Km/h............7,8 s...........8,6 s
0 - 160 Km/h............9,7 s...........10,8 s
0 - 180 Km/h............11,8 s..........13,7 s
0 - 200 Km/h............14,8 s..........16 s
Top Speed...............306 Km/h.............293 Km/h

Add in to the equation better MPG and interior with more practical motoring (no problem with ground clearance) and it seems the 997S is the better choice for me.
I’ve always intended owning the MK2, but now I’m not so sure.

Which would you go for with your own money?

Edited by bumcrack on Monday 27th November 13:14

Edited by bumcrack on Monday 27th November 13:15

Have you driven either of/both of them ?
A few figures plucked from a website is hardly the definitive method to make initial assumptions is it ?

Get a road test of both cars on the same day on the same roads if possible, and then ask the question (you most likely won't need to as you'll have put a deposit down on the GT3 anyway)

[simonharrod911]

[redacted]

[S1XXR]

easy - drive both. Buy a GT3!

[kayc]

Gt3..pain in the arse unless you track a lot..997s looks great and does the road car job perfectly...why drive in discomfort when you can be just as quick in style...imo of course as an ex a owner of a gt3.Why not get the car that tonks both for less money?Here it is the 996tt

Edited by kayc on Monday 27th November 15:07

[ballcock]

kayc said:

Gt3..pain in the arse unless you track a lot..997s looks great and does the road car job perfectly...why drive in discomfort when you can be just as quick in style...imo of course as an ex of a owner gt3.Why not get the car that tonks both for less money?Here it is the 996tt

.. Is it okay for me to agree with Casey without actually being associated with any other post of his ... Ever ..

[fidgits]

ballcock said:

kayc said:

Gt3..pain in the arse unless you track a lot..997s looks great and does the road car job perfectly...why drive in discomfort when you can be just as quick in style...imo of course as an ex of a owner gt3.Why not get the car that tonks both for less money?Here it is the 996tt

.. Is it okay for me to agree with Casey without actually being associated with any other post of his ... Ever ..

no.

[ballcock]

fidgits said:

ballcock said:

kayc said:

Gt3..pain in the arse unless you track a lot..997s looks great and does the road car job perfectly...why drive in discomfort when you can be just as quick in style...imo of course as an ex of a owner gt3.Why not get the car that tonks both for less money?Here it is the 996tt

.. Is it okay for me to agree with Casey without actually being associated with any other post of his ... Ever ..

no.

I disagree totally with Fidgits point of view

[fidgits]

ballcock said:

fidgits said:

ballcock said:

kayc said:

Gt3..pain in the arse unless you track a lot..997s looks great and does the road car job perfectly...why drive in discomfort when you can be just as quick in style...imo of course as an ex of a owner gt3.Why not get the car that tonks both for less money?Here it is the 996tt

.. Is it okay for me to agree with Casey without actually being associated with any other post of his ... Ever ..

no.

I disagree totally with Fidgits point of view

you need to add a 'c' to the end of your name mate

so we know your part of the kayc club now...

[ballcock]

..

Still , at the mo I feel he's right .. If you're looking for a 90/10% road to track car , the TT would be the top man between gt3/997/tt.

And like every other pork driver here , I reserve the right to change my mind at a moments whim.

[fidgits]

ballcock said:

..

Still , at the mo I feel he's right .. If you're looking for a 90/10% road to track car , the TT would be the top man between gt3/997/tt.

And like every other pork driver here , I reserve the right to change my mind at a moments whim.

I'm not aruguing with that point.


I'm just not agreeing with Kayc....

[kayc]

fidgits said:

ballcock said:

..

Still , at the mo I feel he's right .. If you're looking for a 90/10% road to track car , the TT would be the top man between gt3/997/tt.

And like every other pork driver here , I reserve the right to change my mind at a moments whim.

I'm not aruguing with that point.


I'm just not agreeing with Kayc....

i see you guys are warming to my good nature.Thanks for the support ballcockc

[Wetwipe]

kayc said:

fidgits said:

ballcock said:

..

Still , at the mo I feel he's right .. If you're looking for a 90/10% road to track car , the TT would be the top man between gt3/997/tt.

And like every other pork driver here , I reserve the right to change my mind at a moments whim.

I'm not aruguing with that point.


I'm just not agreeing with Kayc....

i see you guys are warming to my good nature.Thanks for the support ballcockc

or should he now be called Ballcockcock?

[fidgits]

Wetwipe said:

kayc said:

fidgits said:

ballcock said:

..

Still , at the mo I feel he's right .. If you're looking for a 90/10% road to track car , the TT would be the top man between gt3/997/tt.

And like every other pork driver here , I reserve the right to change my mind at a moments whim.

I'm not aruguing with that point.


I'm just not agreeing with Kayc....

i see you guys are warming to my good nature.Thanks for the support ballcockc

or should he now be called Ballcockcock?

[bumcrack]

kayc said:

Gt3..pain in the arse unless you track a lot..997s looks great and does the road car job perfectly...why drive in discomfort when you can be just as quick in style...imo of course as an ex a owner of a gt3.Why not get the car that tonks both for less money?Here it is the 996tt

Edited by kayc on Monday 27th November 15:07

I don't want a shity turbo, you'll be saying get tiptronic next. It's got to be RWD and N/A engine, unless its the GT 2,of course

[Ballcockcock]

Wetwipe said:

kayc said:

fidgits said:

ballcock said:

..

Still , at the mo I feel he's right .. If you're looking for a 90/10% road to track car , the TT would be the top man between gt3/997/tt.

And like every other pork driver here , I reserve the right to change my mind at a moments whim.

I'm not aruguing with that point.


I'm just not agreeing with Kayc....

i see you guys are warming to my good nature.Thanks for the support ballcockc

or should he now be called Ballcockcock?

Okay , nuf .. This is just not funny any more .