Should I swap my Carerra 2S for a Gran Turismo or R8?

[Achillles]

I've had my Porker for a while (5 years) and love it. However I'm wondering if I should mix it up a little and swap it out. I've always liked the R8s and have a fondness for the GranTurismo but never driven the latter. I commute into London so my car is a weekend drive and mileage not an issue. I guess I could always move to the Porker Turbo too but not sure that would be enough of a change. Thoughts?

[LordHaveMurci]

Drive both the others & see what you think?

[CaptainSensib1e]

If its just a weekend toy I'd go for an R8.

[Codswallop]

The Gran Turismo has a nicer interior and sounds better than the R8 imo. Both important factors when stuck in a London commute.

[gibbon]

I am in a not disimilar situation, i have almost decided on an Aston Vantage V8, have you considered one of these?

For me, however accomplished dynamically it is, the R8 leaves me emotionally cold.

[soad]

LordHaveMurci said:

Drive both the others & see what you think?

[Job38]

I think you might find you've spoilt yourself with a C2S, to a certain degree there is 911 and everything else.
Sure you'll find faster and more luxurious cars but nothing that's the complete package that a 911 is.

How about GT3...?

[gibbon]

Job38 said:

I think you might find you've spoilt yourself with a C2S, to a certain degree there is 911 and everything else.
Sure you'll find faster and more luxurious cars but nothing that's the complete package that a 911 is.

How about GT3...?

But sometimes, one just needs a change.

Im sure i will be back to 911s at some point, but for now, now i fancy a change, and a different 911 is not enough of a change, I imagine the OP is similar.

[Fantuzzi]

Different cars really, the R8 is a 2 seater 'sports car' that useable everyday, while the other was designed as pure 4 seater GT which got sportier over time.

The GT in S or sport is about 1800kg, which is about 250kg heavier than the R8, plus an extra 10inches on the wheelbase.

Evo did a big group test of The new 991, R8, GTR, XKR, Granturismo, M3 and the R8 came out on top.

The Maserati is meant to be an excellent GT, refined, comfortable loads of room for 4 adults. My choice would be dependent on how far you plan to travel and the miles you will do, and of course what sort of driving you will be doing in it, if you want something thats to waft about in with the occasional blast then Im sure the GT will be fine, yet if you plan to drive the car more keenly then you might find it a bit heavy and a little less sharp than some of the 2 seater alternatives.

If you want a toy, Id stay clear of the Maserati given its very much a GT.
Hope that helps, perhaps flit over to the Ferrari/Maserati forum for some owners review.

[Job38]

gibbon said:

Job38 said:

I think you might find you've spoilt yourself with a C2S, to a certain degree there is 911 and everything else.
Sure you'll find faster and more luxurious cars but nothing that's the complete package that a 911 is.

How about GT3...?

But sometimes, one just needs a change.

Im sure i will be back to 911s at some point, but for now, now i fancy a change, and a different 911 is not enough of a change, I imagine the OP is similar.

I do understand where you are coming from, however, change for the sake of change is not always the best option.

Gran Turismo is a deliciously gorgeous car but it's a big heavy GT.
I have an irrational dislike of Audi so will decline to comment on R8.
911 Turbo is (much) more of the same.
GT3 however is a completely different animal.

All IMHO of course...

[rb5er]

Swap it out.

[Herbs]

Life is short so try something new - you can always get another one later down the line

[Stelvio1]

Chap pulled up next to me at Doncaster Morrison Filling Station in a silver Gran Turismo the other day - absolutely gorgeous looking thing and sounded totally epic - never really considered one but the guy was very enthusiastic about it as it had rear seats for his kids!! - reg was R8 ,,, wonder what he owned previously

Was also considering a V8 Aston - must call around at the JCT Maser dept - it costs nothing to look ...

[Little Lofty]

I traded my R8 for a GranTurismo S last Autumn.Both great cars, if you don't need 4 seats then go for the R8, its makes a better weekend toy for sure.If you need 4 seats the GTS is a great compromise.

[Achillles]

Thanks all. Food for thought. Fairly even split it seems. If only I could afford a stable I'd get both and keep the Porsche. Might have to go out and test drive a few more inc the GT3 and Aston. Issue is I tend to buy the first one I get into as to be fair they're all pretty good cars.

[LordHaveMurci]

I drove AM V8V 4.3, 997 C2 Coupe & Maser 4200 back to back a few years ago, I bought a 911.

They are all fantastic cars but the 911 had something the other two didn't, I'm glad I drove all three though.