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cgt2 said:
Which GT3 do you have? My 430 was 'GT3 spec' (Carbon seats/CCM Brakes) but was still much more of a GT than a go-kart (and an even bigger difference with GT3 RS 997). It doesn't rev up the way the GT3 does, doesn't steer as direct and definitely feels (and I'm sure is) a fair bit heavier. GT3 feels much smaller and nimbler.
Very different cars and I wouldn't really compare directly. 430 Scuderia would be a more direct competitor but then you are talking a different price bracket altogether.
The standard 430 is a usable car with lots of performance but can do long journeys of several hours with no trouble. It's a lot quieter and more refined. The GT3 is a go-kart and there is probably no better car for a fast B road blast.
The GT3 will cost approx a third of the cost to maintain.
I have 997 Gen 1.Non RS It has 24,000 mile, Carbon brakes, extended leather sat nav, aircon, black wheels. Still under Porsche warranty until November 2016. I had this car for 3 years now. Was looking at a 430 before this purchase. I have to admit every time I get in this car I still feel excited and buzzing. Very different cars and I wouldn't really compare directly. 430 Scuderia would be a more direct competitor but then you are talking a different price bracket altogether.
The standard 430 is a usable car with lots of performance but can do long journeys of several hours with no trouble. It's a lot quieter and more refined. The GT3 is a go-kart and there is probably no better car for a fast B road blast.
The GT3 will cost approx a third of the cost to maintain.
Maybe a sign I should keep her.
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