Potential GT4/GT3 Purchase
Discussion
Hi PHers
Not sure on the best section for this. Looking for some advice on a potential purchase, keen to see if anyone has made a similar step.
I currently have a really nicely restored, track biased e46 M3 with all the right upgrade (intrax dampers, AP brakes all round, carbon airbox, etc etc.), which was always a dream car.
I am reluctant to sell the thing, but have a proper first world conundrum. I have suddenly come into the position where I can consider the purchase on a 981 GT4 in addition to the M3 (which I would use mainly for track days)...or I could sell up and get myself into a gen 1 997 GT3.
Any opinions on the best move here, alternative suggestions? Anyone made a similar move?
Thanks in advance
Not sure on the best section for this. Looking for some advice on a potential purchase, keen to see if anyone has made a similar step.
I currently have a really nicely restored, track biased e46 M3 with all the right upgrade (intrax dampers, AP brakes all round, carbon airbox, etc etc.), which was always a dream car.
I am reluctant to sell the thing, but have a proper first world conundrum. I have suddenly come into the position where I can consider the purchase on a 981 GT4 in addition to the M3 (which I would use mainly for track days)...or I could sell up and get myself into a gen 1 997 GT3.
Any opinions on the best move here, alternative suggestions? Anyone made a similar move?
Thanks in advance
What would you use it for? Track? Road? Sunny days?
Do you want a characterful traditional engine? Might take you to a 997 gt3. Or do you want the growl, pops and bangs. That would mean 982 gt4. Does age matter? There are still some low mileage 981s about but fewer 997s. The 997, at least by modern standards, drives like an older 911. The front bobs, it takes a bit more effort to get the front end to bite. The steering is slower. The drivetrain has that heft and oily feel. I think that's lovely but some might find it a bit old fashioned. The 981 feels a fair bit more modern. The interior is basically the same as a 718. And you can get the lovely 918 bucket seats.
Do you want a characterful traditional engine? Might take you to a 997 gt3. Or do you want the growl, pops and bangs. That would mean 982 gt4. Does age matter? There are still some low mileage 981s about but fewer 997s. The 997, at least by modern standards, drives like an older 911. The front bobs, it takes a bit more effort to get the front end to bite. The steering is slower. The drivetrain has that heft and oily feel. I think that's lovely but some might find it a bit old fashioned. The 981 feels a fair bit more modern. The interior is basically the same as a 718. And you can get the lovely 918 bucket seats.
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