Why would anyone buy a GT3 over a GT3RS (other than money)
#31
05-10-2010, 02:45 PM
there really should be no reason to take GT3 over RS.
the RS is the better bargain, provided you get them at msrp
base GT = 112
base RS = 132
delta = 20
lwfw: you do this aftermarkt labor/part 3000
shorter gearing, if you do aftermarket, labor/parts 3000-4000
bucket seat is an option on GT, std on RS = 3000
engine mount = 1500
wider body = let's assign it a 3500 value (wide body used to be a 25,000 option in the 80's)
now you are looking at a delta of just $5000.
i am looking at this from someone who track. from that perspective, you will want all of the above options.
the RS is the better bargain, provided you get them at msrp
base GT = 112
base RS = 132
delta = 20
lwfw: you do this aftermarkt labor/part 3000
shorter gearing, if you do aftermarket, labor/parts 3000-4000
bucket seat is an option on GT, std on RS = 3000
engine mount = 1500
wider body = let's assign it a 3500 value (wide body used to be a 25,000 option in the 80's)
now you are looking at a delta of just $5000.
i am looking at this from someone who track. from that perspective, you will want all of the above options.
And no way I am going to mod my normal GT3 to change its gearings and install a LWFW.
28.000€ buys me a lot of tires, fuel, brakes and trackday time.
#33
05-10-2010, 04:09 PM
If money is no object it'll be a CTR3 before its a GT3.
Edit, which is to say I think money is a major factor for some. There's also availability issues of course.
Edit, which is to say I think money is a major factor for some. There's also availability issues of course.
Last edited by T.K; 05-10-2010 at 04:13 PM.
#34
05-10-2010, 04:13 PM
I think anyone with a 997 GT3 breed should feel lucky enough, both a regular GT3 and an RS...
I am hoping to make the move someday; but with a little bit more upgrade my car will be able to keep up no problem...
I am hoping to make the move someday; but with a little bit more upgrade my car will be able to keep up no problem...
#35
05-10-2010, 04:31 PM
The only reason to buy a GT3 over the RS I can think of is the hard core track owners are buying stripped cars and showing up with a loaded full leather, carboned out, deviating stitching, NAV, bluetooth, sound package plus GT3 RS just makes you subject to ridicule. Then again what Ferrari F430 is at the track with no leather?
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05-10-2010, 04:54 PM
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there really should be no reason to take GT3 over RS.
the RS is the better bargain, provided you get them at msrp
base GT = 112
base RS = 132
delta = 20
lwfw: you do this aftermarkt labor/part 3000
shorter gearing, if you do aftermarket, labor/parts 3000-4000
bucket seat is an option on GT, std on RS = 3000
engine mount = 1500
wider body = let's assign it a 3500 value (wide body used to be a 25,000 option in the 80's)
now you are looking at a delta of just $5000.
i am looking at this from someone who track. from that perspective, you will want all of the above options.
the RS is the better bargain, provided you get them at msrp
base GT = 112
base RS = 132
delta = 20
lwfw: you do this aftermarkt labor/part 3000
shorter gearing, if you do aftermarket, labor/parts 3000-4000
bucket seat is an option on GT, std on RS = 3000
engine mount = 1500
wider body = let's assign it a 3500 value (wide body used to be a 25,000 option in the 80's)
now you are looking at a delta of just $5000.
i am looking at this from someone who track. from that perspective, you will want all of the above options.
There's also wider front track, bigger front and rear tires, extra downforce, those lovely decals, and most importantly, 15 more hp.
This time around, I can totally justify a .2RS over GT3. (I can't say the same with the .1 version.)
Daily drivability of the two should be very similar, and it is a non issue to me as I never plan to DD either the RS or GT3.
Inability to pick a color is a very weak excuse to me. I hope a car guy is buying a car for its performance but not its look.
Another way to look at it. Would you rather have a loaded GT3 or a base RS given the same cost? A no-brainer for me.
Last edited by Targa Tim; 05-10-2010 at 04:59 PM.
#37
05-10-2010, 10:14 PM
I agree, especially with the new generation! I wouldn't be able to justify the price difference for Gen I, but I certainly can for the Gen II...
#38
05-10-2010, 11:12 PM
sorry, i didn't know in ROW the cost delta was so big. in that case, the GT3 is surely the better buy. but in USA, at msrp, RS is what i would get.
#39
05-11-2010, 01:13 AM
I think a more interesting comparison would be, if money were not an issue would you buy a GT2RS instead of a GT3RS.
#40
05-11-2010, 01:39 AM
Not everyone wants a bit wing to drive around on the street. The new RS does not look great without the decals IMO, and the decals are over the top IMO as well. A normal GT3 just works. The only real reason is street driving, the non-RS is a better buy for street driving period. It's cheaper, all of the things it lacks in relation to the RS don't have any real benefit to street driving.
Which is the way it should be.
Which is the way it should be.
#41
05-11-2010, 02:02 AM
if money isnt an issue, I would get a GT3 Cup or RSR for track and hire a driver on street with a super comfy limo.
Well, money is always an issue even for the richest person because you still would have trouble to figure out how to spend wisely.
Just enjoy what you have now!
If you cannot fully enjoy what you have at the moment, it is a waste regardless how expensive / good it is.
Nevertheless, RS is quite a bargain for what you get if you know how to use it properly.
Well, money is always an issue even for the richest person because you still would have trouble to figure out how to spend wisely.
Just enjoy what you have now!
If you cannot fully enjoy what you have at the moment, it is a waste regardless how expensive / good it is.
Nevertheless, RS is quite a bargain for what you get if you know how to use it properly.
Last edited by freeman; 05-11-2010 at 02:05 AM.
#43
05-11-2010, 04:17 PM
Money aside, I'd honestly rather have the MK1 RS over an MK2 GT3, much less the MK2 RS. I can put more front tire/wheel on the MK1 RS, and learn to drive it well enough to offset the HP difference.
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