GT3 v 996 TT

My stars seem to be navigating towards alignment so a burning desire may be fulfilled in the near future, a 996 Turbo. However the more I think and read about the model and likewise with a GT3 my mind is in a confused state of GT3 or Turbo. The purchase will be for the long haul an investment to look after, cherish and above all drive. I will be faced with long periods to use the car so the selection must be right. Pros and cons as I see it. Turbo has the wide body and vents, the look that I love GT3 does not, The turbo may be a little more drivable on today's rough roads. The turbo has expensive repair costs with parts requiring replacement pretty regularly GT3 May have had a part time racing life Not too many to choose from Mods are in abundence(pro) More exclusive. Power is all there no waiting around but not as much as the Turbo The list and uncertaity goes on Id love to here from anyone who has had expierience of both models and why they the ended up with the one they have.Or anyone who went through this kind of selection process. I must point our that image is not a factor the car Is for me and nobody else.There will be no daily commuting just many long and short runs but long periods without access to the car.How will I manage that period, I wonder? PS Sorry for being away so long I've been internet-less.

More than 3 trackdays a year - GT3 Less than 3 trackdays a year - Turbo If you do 3 trackdays a year flip a coin

The choice is a difficult one. I have a GT3 and always wanted one, love it. BUT there are times when I wonder if I did the right thing. I haven't done any track days, and even if I did it would be less than 3 per year. However, at the time I was buying I found the prospect of depreciation on the turbo a bit worrying, and the roads where I live are narrow enough without a turbo body. Another reason I went down the GT3 route is that I don't have a need for back seats or lots of gizmo's - I just don't use them. I like a really pure driving experience. However the ride height is a total pain sometimes, so for the time being, until I have the ride height raised I just avoid speedbumps totally which is very limiting if you want to go touring for example. If you're going to be doing quite a high mileage/touring, the extra width isn't an issue, and you accept that it's likely to depreciate at a faster rate than the GT3, then I'd suggest go for the turbo. The flipside of the depreciation thing is that you'll also get a lot for your money with a turbo and should have a fairly wide choice of newer cars for the same money IMHO. Swings and roundabouts... Mark

Jump to a 997. The PASM really makes the ride so much better, and the choice even more difficult. I have been agonising over the same quandary with the 997.1s (Turbo or GT3). This week my answer is: Turbo Ask me again next week. I still have my doubts, though. Turbo is less attractive (to my eyes) less involving to drive and too easy to drive too fast. It does have rear seats, (option of) rear wiper and all the toys.

:floor: Love the simplicity of that reply!!

Everyday car on average British roads = Turbo. Second car and limited road miles = GT3.

Noise and poise and feeling as one with the car = GT3 (any GT3 !) ..I've driven a couple of turbo's...massively fast, but I found them a bit lacking in ''heart and soul''...i'm sure this hasn't helped you one bit !!! :grin: Apologies to all those turbo boys & girl out there !

Echo above: Turbo has softer suspension designed for road, so Turbo for every day, GT3 for track use.

As above really. For everyday spirited driving the TT is sensational. You will just never get tired of all that torque. All my most memorable 911s have been turbos for that reason. Sure the GT3 for the track but thats a lot of compromise for the other 95% of your driving so you would need to be very hard core.

Edited 'cos I can't read :? :eh!:

Me too. It's damn not far off though - is it :?:

Thanks for your input gents. If I find the GT3 needs it's wick turning up after a bedding in period what bolt ons are available? I recall my c2 feeling as if it was more than I could ever want in terms of perfrmance but that feeling passed after time I'm swaying towards the GT3 but crickey the prices of the 2 models have separated by a long chalk To clarify It will be a second car for fun and perhaps the odd trackday and maybe some long trips to Europe My c2 is lowered by 30mm and I get by without much trouble. People in the back not required Mk1,mk2 not fussy but mk 2 looks better I think I flipped a coin and it landed on it's side flipped it again and my son caught it and ran off out of the back door!

Brilliant logic Dave and on that basis I made the correct decision. But ... ... I still have a GT3 itch that I might have to scratch if I decide to do more track days

If I could wind back the clock I would have gone the GT3 route although I have still to drive one. The Turbo is all about the kick in the pants when the turbo's kick-in but after awhile you start to think it's a bit slow and the next thing you driving a GT2. Speed is a very slippery slope. From all the reports I've read the GT3 is by far the more rewarding of the two to drive and imagine you would never tire of the car. The depreciation curve of the GT3 is a whole lot better than the Turbo. +1 GT3 :thumb:

Tried both.... Everyday rapid driving = Turbo Emotion on high days and holidays = GT3 I actually prefer as a drive the GT3 but on balance I get more satsifaction from a daily Turbo. Either way neither is that shabby is it?