That video is simply wonderful-so honest and unfiltered. Made my morning as I choked on my coffee from laughing.

 

As a daily driver the GTR is more comfortable, like a TT. Only because of the gear box and bells and whissles like the radio, blue tooth etc. The suspension I thought where too harsh for the road, the '10GT3 is softer sprung!

Although faster, I don't trust the big, heavy GTR for hardcore track junkies, maybe if you go twice a year and take it easy it will be fine on the track. If Neesan would stuff it all in a Z370 body and would offer track support, I think the track world would be a different place ;-)

I had 'em both. unlike many others I think the GTR is one of the most beautiful cars on the road, not on the pics, but in real life it is very exotic looking. If I would not track it much, it would still be my car of choice for that price..

 

I think there's your answer. The "if you have to ask, then it's not for you" line is a bit unfair to a guy who's never driven the car. If you're unsure after you've driven it, then it's probably not for you.

Sounds to me like you'd love this car. Drive a .1 and you'll know if it's "lust worthy." Don't worry about having to wait to test drive a .2. They're close enough to let you know if you're playing in the right arena.

 

I love the GT3 but I can honestly say riding passenger on the track and in local canyons made me loose my breakfast everytime! I don't have that problem behind the wheel though. That is the only car I have that problem in. I guess what I am trying to say is that you may or may not love the car riding in the passenger seat. I feel you have to drive one to appreciate one. Once you drive, then you will fall in love instantly and your mind will be made up. GT3 ALL THE WAY!

 

 

I was thinking about your question, and would like to answer from a different perspective.

It sounds like you are a real enthusiast and as such would like to have a variety of cars under your "I owned one of these once" belt. From that perspective putting a GT3 into your ownership stable is a must.

I bought mine knowing that a 997 C2S would be a better choice as a daily driver, maybe even a weekend toy, but nothing makes me happier than driving my GT3. It's loud, immediate, stiff & exactly what a sports car should be.

If you're set on owning a Porsche at some point in your life, why not own the ultimate example?

Buy a GT3.

 

You are probably right. I've dreamed of owning a Porsche since I was a kid and my dad would drive me around in his 914. In recent years I've reached the point where I could have bought a Boxster or Cayman, probably even a base Carrera considering what the GT-R costs, but I didn't because I want my first Porsche to be something special.

I'm going to try to find a 997 GT3 to drive in the next few months. It sounds like a drive will do nothing but reinforce the thought that the GT3 is the Porsche for me.

 

+1 I almost bought the C2S and the GTR, drove both a few times and they are both great fun to drive and would have probably been a better choice for more frequent driving. In the end I got the GT3, which I hadn't given as much thought to because of the "track" image - stiffer ride etc..., primarily because it is an incredible experience everytime I get behind the wheel. If you want a Porsche you can drop off at the valet or buzz around town running errands, it's probably not the right car for you. But if you want to hit the track, or just feel like you are hitting the track everytime you go for a drive - and have something else to drive in traffic etc - get the GT3! I've NEVER heard someone say "Boy I'm really sorry I bought that GT3..."

 

I have a 650 +HP 996tt and test drove a couple of 997 GT3.1's last week. I am trying very hard to convince myself its better than my current car on the street. The Gt3 felt much slower than my car as expected, the power is very linear and lacks the thrust i am used to. But i love the tightness, high revving nature , sound .shifter ,brakes and everything else.

The only thing which worries me is ..maybe it lacks the grunt for the street or lets say i may get bored. I know most here say that's impossible. The Gt3 is low on TQ and makes HP very high up in the RPM...it really takes a lot of work to feel the power but i am sure on the track a momentum car is much better.

I am confused! Very tempted to buy a 997 Gt3 but cant seem to give up my turbo. Maybe once i buy a gt3 and dont ever drive a tuned turbo..i will never think about power again.

My options at this point are spend about 7 k and get KwV3, LSD,RWD on my 996tt..which i am sure will lap much faster than a stock 997gt3...or just get a Gt3 and call it a day.

 

When you have a tuned turbo making as much power as yours, most alternatives will feel slow. I will say that I think the .2 GT3 feels as though it has much more than the 18 ft/lbs. of torque over the .1 GT3. I have a .2 GT3 and love it. It does not have the grunt of the turbo but I reall don't miss it. I had a .1 turbo (stock).

 

A stock 996tt is the most boring supercar, tuned turbo is a totally different animal. Gt3.2 is a fantastic car and i am sure you will love it over even a tuned car.

 

more boring than a stock NSX?

 

I bought a .2 GT3 last year because I got tired of tracking my M5. The GT3 was intended to be a track car only, but I loved driving it so much it became almost my daily driver. A friend was thinking of buying a 997 turbo and was telling me about the power, 0-60 times, etc and I started to question if I bought the right car. The local dealer loaned him a stock 997 turbo for the weekend and he asked me to drive it for comparison. When I drove the turbo I instantly understood why the GT3 is so special. It is not about the power specs and statistics but rather about the ride. The turbo felt big, heavy and soft like my M5. It had a lot of power, but I found it unsatisfying to drive after driving a GT3. In terms of power and acceleration, my GT3 feels fast to me, and I love blipping the throttle and manually downshifting for great acceleration. Depends on what kind of driving experience you are looking for, but if you like the sharp, crisp response of a GT3 you will probably not be happy with a Turbo, or (I am guessing, since I have not driven one) a C2S.

 

I'd say it heavily depends on if u plan to keep the GTR. I was recently debating over a GT3 or Vantage; ultimately I choose the Vantage as it suited my needs best (it's a "weekend" only car as well). I love the GT3's and I think it's a great weekend toy, and it's much more driver focused than your GTR. Side note, I'm from fort worth as well!

 

997.1TT->997.2GT3. Done. Me: .
You will not regret it.