Manual 991.2 GT3's - owners views
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Drove the manual GT3 at the PEC today. My first time in the new gen car. I was expecting a slight upgrade on the Gen 1 car I owned for three years but was absolutely astonished at how far they have moved things forward. It seems much more torquey and free revving and the noise is just incredible. It feels like a completely superior car in every way. If it did not look so similar you would think it a complete new generation car.
It was cold and damp today and took a while to warm the tyres up but that just added to the fun. This car is just a monster. It’s also extremely good value for money IMHO vs the competition.
Jaw dropping good. Cannot wait to drive one on the road and on bigger circuits.
It was cold and damp today and took a while to warm the tyres up but that just added to the fun. This car is just a monster. It’s also extremely good value for money IMHO vs the competition.
Jaw dropping good. Cannot wait to drive one on the road and on bigger circuits.
Juno said:
Well I still haven’t reached the front of the que for a new GT3 so for the time being I’ve opted for a nice spec .1 with PCCB’s. Funny thing I had the stripe kit fitted at my request!
Massive thanks to Jon and Justin at Porsche Mayfair for great service and arranging a perfect handover ??
Looking good big boy. Massive thanks to Jon and Justin at Porsche Mayfair for great service and arranging a perfect handover ??
Relic said:
Drove the manual GT3 at the PEC today. My first time in the new gen car. I was expecting a slight upgrade on the Gen 1 car I owned for three years but was absolutely astonished at how far they have moved things forward. It seems much more torquey and free revving and the noise is just incredible. It feels like a completely superior car in every way. If it did not look so similar you would think it a complete new generation car.
It was cold and damp today and took a while to warm the tyres up but that just added to the fun. This car is just a monster. It’s also extremely good value for money IMHO vs the competition.
Jaw dropping good. Cannot wait to drive one on the road and on bigger circuits.
^This (the bit in bold) is really interesting. We've come to expect big changes on the generational breaks; 996 to 997, 997 to 991, but more iterative changes between the .1 and .2 versions.It was cold and damp today and took a while to warm the tyres up but that just added to the fun. This car is just a monster. It’s also extremely good value for money IMHO vs the competition.
Jaw dropping good. Cannot wait to drive one on the road and on bigger circuits.
AndrewD said:
RSVP911 said:
Re the Spyder - I can’t tell you why it feels brilliant - but I can tell you that it absolutely does - that car is the bargain of the century - it’s such a well sorted bundle of joy
It would be amazing with a little more powerEdit : I now have a Manual 991.2 GT3 ( which is the best car I've ever owned ) but would be still be a tough choice to choose it over a Spyder on that route . ( convertible / ground clearance / fractionally smaller / touch softer sprung )
Edited by GT3cs on Wednesday 20th December 08:00
GT3cs said:
AndrewD said:
RSVP911 said:
Re the Spyder - I can’t tell you why it feels brilliant - but I can tell you that it absolutely does - that car is the bargain of the century - it’s such a well sorted bundle of joy
It would be amazing with a little more powerEdit : I now have a Manual 991.2 GT3 and would be tough to choose it over a Spyder on that route .
Edited by RSVP911 on Wednesday 20th December 08:40
Digga said:
Relic said:
Drove the manual GT3 at the PEC today. My first time in the new gen car. I was expecting a slight upgrade on the Gen 1 car I owned for three years but was absolutely astonished at how far they have moved things forward. It seems much more torquey and free revving and the noise is just incredible. It feels like a completely superior car in every way. If it did not look so similar you would think it a complete new generation car.
It was cold and damp today and took a while to warm the tyres up but that just added to the fun. This car is just a monster. It’s also extremely good value for money IMHO vs the competition.
Jaw dropping good. Cannot wait to drive one on the road and on bigger circuits.
^This (the bit in bold) is really interesting. We've come to expect big changes on the generational breaks; 996 to 997, 997 to 991, but more iterative changes between the .1 and .2 versions.It was cold and damp today and took a while to warm the tyres up but that just added to the fun. This car is just a monster. It’s also extremely good value for money IMHO vs the competition.
Jaw dropping good. Cannot wait to drive one on the road and on bigger circuits.
Porsche911R said:
AndrewD said:
You might feel differently when you get your GT3. The Spyder is fun and roof down on a lovely day especially so, but it ain't no GT3 imo.
phew some sense in here ;-)which one is better/ more enjoyable depends on your mood and what your after, no?
both great cars
I'd love a spyder, but not instead of a GT3.
browngt3 said:
blackmamba said:
Need one of each obviously ......
This is the slippery slope to building a collection There's a Porsche for every occasion! How can one live 44 years to date without a convertible Porker in the garage...
Double gauche said:
browngt3 said:
blackmamba said:
Need one of each obviously ......
This is the slippery slope to building a collection There's a Porsche for every occasion! How can one live 44 years to date without a convertible Porker in the garage...
Porsche911R said:
AndrewD said:
You might feel differently when you get your GT3. The Spyder is fun and roof down on a lovely day especially so, but it ain't no GT3 imo.
phew some sense in here ;-)One car garage I'll keep my manual GT3 but a Spyder of either variant would certainly have its uses in a two car garage ... The world is not black and white .
Edited by GT3cs on Wednesday 20th December 19:05
AndrewD said:
RSVP911 said:
AndrewD said:
You might feel differently when you get your GT3. The Spyder is fun and roof down on a lovely day especially so, but it ain't no GT3 imo.
I'd hope not; it's nearly 1/2 the price of a GT3 RSVP911 said:
AndrewD said:
RSVP911 said:
AndrewD said:
You might feel differently when you get your GT3. The Spyder is fun and roof down on a lovely day especially so, but it ain't no GT3 imo.
I'd hope not; it's nearly 1/2 the price of a GT3 I’m sure the GT3 is fantastic, would like one. Not sure I’d enjoy it hugely more than my 997RS though.
Alps, early air cooled all day. Spyder second.
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