I've had the new car itch for a while now and decided last night to f it and
go GT3. It's what I've always had my heart set on but I'n afraid once I drive it the obsession will grow even more. Initially I was thinking of something cheaper so I could also keep the Cayman but the more I think about it I'd rather just have the GT3 than an extra car I settled for.

 

Don't be "afraid the obsession will grow even more" for one second. It is a GIVEN. Ask anyone who owns one.

 

I'd been an SCCA racer and a track Instructor for many years. In 2007 I owned and tracked an e46 M3. One day, at the track, a fellow Instructor tossed me the keys to his 2004 GT3. I took it out on the track and was blown away. I put my M3 up for sale on Craig's List the next day. It took a while before someone bought it, but as soon as it sold I bought a 2006 C2S, and that was a really great car--much better on the track and on the street than the M3. Then in the summer of 2010 I was at the track when that same Instructor tossed me the keys to his newer GT3. He replaced his 2004 GT3 with a 2007 model. After that drive I traded my C2S for the GT3 I now own, and can't wait to track.
Mr. B

 

I'm going to go drive one for the first time sometime in the next two weeks. I can't wait.

 

The GT3 is an awesome car, but it's not for everyone. It's a track car right out of the box; no mods needed. But on the street, it's a rough ride, the brakes are noisy, and in rush hour, you'll wish you took a car with an automatic. But, when you're on the highway, you'll love it.
Mr. B

 

Had a 997 turbo, C4S cab, C2S and now a .2 GT3. It is by far my favorite car. Far more personality than the turbo. The clutch doesn't feel heavy to me at all, never has. The rest of the bunch felt too soft, especially the turbo. The .2's ride is not harsh at all. It is AMAZING what Porsche did with the .2's suspension tuning. Super Glued to the road while still being compliant in normal mode. The .2's are improved in so many ways (imo) it's like Porsche introduced a new model.

 

I also don't consider the ride to be too harsh or the clutch too heavy. It all depends on your expectations and what you are used to. I had a 2002 Lotus Esprit that the ride and clutch were MUCH more difficult. I drove the GT3 and thought I was driving a BMW on rails. Also agree that the TT clutch was too soft along with the ride.

 

It's total addiction. I have an 07 RS and just got a 2010 cup for track. Now I want to get rid of my '11 M3 and '07 RS and get a '10-11 GT3 for daily (with luxury options). Is there a cure for this insanity?

 

 

Were you on Coast Hwy yesterday around 430?

 

This is exactly why I will not drive and refuse any rides offered to me in a gt3 until I am ready to buy. I'm happy with my TT for not but I know I'll be itching for a gt3 sooner then wife will be happy with. She doesn't understand, but when she takes the car to work she always comes back with a smile and tells me how her coworkers and bosses ask about the Porsche she drove in

 

I completely agree. Even without driving one, the RS is calling my name louder and louder. It just seems to be the essence of what a modern porsche can be. NA, big power, amazing revs, killer brakes, the same viz and sight lines as the original 911. And on and on. I was picking up a small trim part at my local dealer and they had a pre-owned one with very low miles, white with red lipstick. I didn't dare look to check out the option list but I have this sinking feeling of inevitability...

 

I'm hoping I can get into one by end of 2011 ....don't tell the wife

 

sure was. doing a quick drive to keep the fluids moving in the RS. I do a little loop out north Laguna, through CDM/Newport and back to Laguna. Did you see me? what a small world!

 

Yes, I took my wife out for a ride in the convertible and drove up from SD. Your car looked and sounded fantastic.