Hey, everyone. Looking for some guidance. I know this is a 991 forum, and I expect enthusiasm for the GT3, but I also think most people on here know cars and can be objective.

I had a 991 Turbo with a Europipe exhaust for a little less than a year. Great car, but it was a bit too refined. I drive into NYC for work everyday and am trundling along the Westside Highway at 40 mph most mornings. Driving the Turbo was nothing special - and I guess that's the point. Quiet and comfortable.

I now have a 16 Z06. Quality is as you would expect - lots of rattles and noises, but the car feels special even at 40 mph. The V8 rumbles, the steering wheel trembles, a slight jab of the throttle wakes everyone up. It feels special even rolling in traffic.

I stopped by a Porsche dealer yesterday, and they have a GT Silver GT3 for sale. Forgot the price, but it was $160-something. Front axle lift system and cosmetic options. I also stopped by my local McLaren dealer (closer to home than the Porsche dealer). They had a red 570S. Car looks and sounds amazing. Did not get to drive it yet, but I will soon. Suspect that I may not get to drive the GT3, as dealers seem to not even want to fire them up.

The McLaren is $215k loaded, so there is definitely a price differential. But saving money and then getting another car that feels boring in traffic is not really my aim.

For those with GT3s or who have driven a 570S, what do you think about choosing between the 2? Should I just stick with the Z06? Thanks.

 

Some reading material:

http://rennlist.com/forums/991-turbo...arin-570s.html

http://rennlist.com/forums/991-turbo...vs-911tts.html

 

Thanks - had already read those threads. Not tracking any of my cars. If I did, I would probably still have my 991 TT. And many of the advantages of the TT (good DD and a back seat) are things that matter little to me at this point. I posted here because I am trying to compare it to the 991 GT3.

 

The 570s will be my next car can't go wrong with either.

 

I would not decide without driving them both. As background I owned a Turbo and found it to be a bit to refined for me. I discovered that I prefer normally aspirated even if it's slower.

I also have a GT3 but it only has 40 miles on it (winter here). I can say it's much rawer than my 991C2S which is my summer dd. It sounds like a bag of marbles when it's cold, does everything with more urgency, and drives like a track car that you can street. IMO the 991 and my old Turbo drive like a street car that you can track.

I have not driven a McLaren; not a huge fan of the styling but I have not seen one in person. I'd have to drive one before deciding. I've bought to many cars that I ended up not liking once I owned/drove it.

 

I was invited at the launch of 570S but haven't driven it yet. 570S will feel and look more special - also with turbo there'll be enough low end torque for slow traffic etc + with those Mclaren signature doors. If I'm choosing between the 2, both being 2 seaters, I'd go for 570S

 

He's back!!!

 

Drove the McLaren on Tuesday and the GT3 this morning. Both great cars. This is a tough one. Nothing like winding out that GT3 to 9k rpm.

McLaren has some turbo lag, but once the boost comes on - wow. Visibility in both is great. Comfort even. Engine is louder on the 570S. More engine feel in the cockpit when rolling along.

Big negative on the GT3 - does not have satellite radio. They can add a little fob, but it isn't integrated. I'm going to need to eat around $20k on the Vette regardless of which car i choose.

Money being equal - I would take the McLaren. It's that special a car. But the money is not equal. $165 vs $210k.

 

Just wait till you have to pay for maintenance and repairs on the McLaren. Let alone trying to find someone to work on it if your not near the dealer. Just my .02

 

Both dealers are 20 minutes away. Service on the McLaren is every year or 10k miles. First year is $500, second is $1200, third is $500. It isn't terrible. I was surprised.

 

I just test drove the 570s today, and my DD is a 2015 TTS. If what you want is "never boring" the 570s is the one you want. I liked driving it. My concern ( and I am usually in the minority on this subject) is that the large amount of road and engine noise compared to a 911 would be too much for a daily driver.
Definitely a show off car. I was in one for a good 25 minute test drive and got photographed and honked at at least a dozen times.

 

That's good to know. Thanks. I actually don't mind the noise. My commute is only 11 miles each way. Even if I take a long drive, I want that feeling that I'm driving something special. My 991 Turbo was amazing when I was on it, but a bit uneventful just tooling along. I had no urge to drive it for my boring daily commute. I want something that feels special but is still user friendly. Both the GT3 and the 570S fit that description, in my opinion. Two great cars.

 

So I picked up my Onyx Black 570S yesterday. Car is a dream. It drives so well, sounds so good and is a rocket. It just pulls and pulls and the steering is so alive in your hands. It is a big purchase, but I am glad I made it.

Ultimately, having had 2 991s already (C2S and Turbo), I just thought it was time for something else. And I couldn't help but thinking that I was backing into the GT3 because I was trying to buy the less expensive car. If the two cost the same, I would have picked the 570S without much thinking. So I said, what the hell. Life is short.

 

congrats - would love to see pics

 

Congrats!!