Mk1 GT3 or 996 Turbo?

[wadsy]

I'm considering either of the above and would appreciate comments from those of you with experience of both as to the pro's and con's of each. It would probably be used most days, although I would consider a cheap run-a-round if necessary!

[johnny senna]

Mate, this exact topic has been discussed here many times before with lots of useful advice. May I suggest you do a search?

Nice choice to have by the way. I'd go for the GT3. That bit rawer.

[wadsy]

Ok
Cheers Jonny

[verysideways]

Neither of these cars should warrant a cheap runaround.

If you work out how much you'd spend on depreciation, insurance, maintenance, and other running costs, it's probably no more expensive to just drive your GT3 or TT every day (well, that's how i justify it any way!).

Tough call, but i think i agree with Johnny, i'd get a GT3 (but you have to remember johnny and i both drive 993's, so we will like the more tactile GT3 than the slightly anodyne TT).

VS

[wadsy]

oops - Johnny

[johnny senna]

wadsy, come back to us with your thoughts. And definitely buy one of them!!

[Glenn McMenamin]

As much as i love My GT3, i only think it makes sense, if it is gonna be tracked, as well as day to day use.

If not, then it's got to be a Turbo.


G.

[johnny senna]

Glenn McMenamin said:

As much as i love My GT3, i only think it makes sense, if it is gonna be tracked, as well as day to day use. If not, then it's got to be a Turbo. G.

Hey Wadsy, this man would know....check out his profile!

[wadsy]

I'm not looking to change till next year really.
I do like to research things well and well in advance!
So loads of permutations and combinations running through my tiny mind!
I must admit that I prefer the concept of the GT3 and would no doubt take it on track after a bit more tuition.
I am quite keen to do some hillclimbing/sprinting. I'm doing the Prescott course in July in my current car! Don't know if the GT would be suitable!?
As I said I need to clarify my mind!!
Cheers

[wadsy]

Johnny
How do you find the RS? that and a 993 turbo are also in the melting pot!!

[johnny senna]

wadsy said:

Johnny How do you find the RS? that and a 993 turbo are also in the melting pot!!

Wadsy,

I love my car, but it isn't to everyone's taste. My RS has been converted to Clubsport spec along with a more powerful engine, lower suspension, noisy exhaust etc. It is purely a weekend car. It is best on track, probably too hardcore (read bouncy) for country lanes. (See the details on my profile).

However, a regular 993 RS comfort is a fine car, a much better all rounder than my car. They aren't amazingly fast in a straight line, but their cornering and braking capabilities are huge. They are also depreciation proof.

The GT3 is a simlar car, but more refined and faster. However, being the more modern 911, they have lost some of the charm. It depends what floats your boat. The GT3 is a better all round car than mine, no question. You need to sample both cars if you can.

[wadsy]

Johnny
Do you know of any meets/events where I could get a look at / ride maybe?
Cheers

[VerySideways]

Wadsy, where in Berks are you? I have a 993TT and am near Wokingham...

[wadsy]

I'm in Aldermaston, near Newbury, but don't mind travelling!

[johnny senna]

Wadsy,

I am in the grim north. (Newcastle, near Scotland )

Surely some of you 'orrible lot can demo your motors to Wadsy?

[verysideways]

Wadsy, i went to primary school in Aldermaston - lived half way up church road at the time!
Small world.

At least you are near Northway's!

Sure, we can meet up somewhere near Mortimer if you like, mail me through my profile.

VS

[wadsy]

Cheers VS - will do