991.2 GT3 Vs 991.1 RS thoughts? - Page 2 - 911/Carrera GT - PistonHeads UK

Having had an awesome couple of years in my 458 I fancy a bit of a change and have along standing itch to scratch in the form of a 911 GT3. I've had a couple of Cayman and even an aircooled 911 before but just really fancy a GT3. There's an almost crossover on prices from a top spec 991.2 to a 991.1 RS and just wondering what peoples thoughts are on the two? I have driven an RS on track a couple of years ago but neither on the road. Car would be used on track and for road trips/daily duties so a bit of everything. I have a couple of more dedicated track cars so the track use it doesn't have to be at the detriment of road manners. I would really love a Crayon 991.2 I almost bought one before getting the 458 but is it worth the push to an RS? Feel free to PM me if you have one of these to sell. I have empty garage syndrome which I'm not very good at dealing with!

Now this is a topic.

Wow never expected this thread after all your posts about the 458 being the best car on the planet and a keeper ? Get the 458 is an old car now but Why the change of heart and especially to a porker ?

Assuming you want a PDK? Find the 991.2 GT3 a step above the 991.1 RS and not just because of the better engine with higher rev limit much better sounding too especially fantastic induction noise with no weaknesses which are inherent in the RS unit. 2 year min newer car at similar money too better interior and media etc. Fair enough some prefer the lairier looks of the RS but to many its ott especially for road use the GT3 is the sweetspot imo. As a brief aside and without going off topic I would be intrigued to have your view on the forthcoming Emira bearing in mind your Lotus knowledge. What year mileage and spec is your 458?

Has to be a ultra violet 991.1 gt3 rs all day long.

I know of a crayon 991.2 GT3 manual about to come to the market if that tickles your fancy - proper lightweight spec, no PCM just a shelf for your sandwiches

seawise said: I know of a crayon 991.2 GT3 manual about to come to the market if that tickles your fancy - proper lightweight spec, no PCM just a shelf for your sandwiches Nice car… probably unique, as not many specced like that!

Curledge said: Wow never expected this thread after all your posts about the 458 being the best car on the planet and a keeper ? Get the 458 is an old car now but Why the change of heart and especially to a porker ? The 458 had been great and I probably have another one in the future. Lotus are the best car on the planet though obviously! This year's plans are including probably 2 ring trips and a DN/Spa 3 day track trip so fancied a gt3 for this trip. The 458 has appreciated over what I paid so the trips planned plus opportunity to jump out having not had any expenses on the Ferrari just seemed to make sense. The 458 is an awesome track car but they aren't really the thing to be battering around the Nordshlife.

av185 said: Assuming you want a PDK? Find the 991.2 GT3 a step above the 991.1 RS and not just because of the better engine with higher rev limit much better sounding too especially fantastic induction noise with no weaknesses which are inherent in the RS unit. 2 year min newer car at similar money too better interior and media etc. Fair enough some prefer the lairier looks of the RS but to many its ott especially for road use the GT3 is the sweetspot imo. As a brief aside and without going off topic I would be intrigued to have your view on the forthcoming Emira bearing in mind your Lotus knowledge. What year mileage and spec is your 458? Yeah has to be PDK wouldn't want a manual. Emira will be great just go drive a 410 Evora for a sneak Peek. For all the fuss its the same car. I haven't ordered one I've had a 410 Evora and not sure I'd be bothered for having a turbo one and the auto in the V6 is not that great. If anything I could see getting another 410 when the prices crash. Not a bad butly at 35/40k when the used Emiras start hitting the market!

991.2 all day. I’ve had two, both manual and PDK, and both versions were the best cars I’ve driven. Granted, that’s a relatively short list and mainly Porsche. But I’m starting to regret selling my manual car and looking to get back into another soon. Edited by BorkBorkBork on Sunday 23 January 08:21

av185 said: Assuming you want a PDK? Find the 991.2 GT3 a step above the 991.1 RS and not just because of the better engine with higher rev limit much better sounding too especially fantastic induction noise with no weaknesses which are inherent in the RS unit. 2 year min newer car at similar money too better interior and media etc. Fair enough some prefer the lairier looks of the RS but to many its ott especially for road use the GT3 is the sweetspot imo. Really ?…well I never RS all day, track and PDK. No contest.

Is the RS significantly stiffer for road use?

GT4RS said: Has to be a ultra violet 991.1 gt3 rs all day long. +1 but then I'm very biased :-) and have driven both manual and PDK 991.2 GT3's. For me the RS is a more special experience but 'each to their own'

mogg said: GT4RS said: Has to be a ultra violet 991.1 gt3 rs all day long. +1 but then I'm very biased :-) and have driven both manual and PDK 991.2 GT3's. For me the RS is a more special experience but 'each to their own' +2 A 991.1GT3 RS in UV is absolutely stunning and what I'd buy.

fridaypassion said: The 458 had been great and I probably have another one in the future. Lotus are the best car on the planet though obviously! This year's plans are including probably 2 ring trips and a DN/Spa 3 day track trip so fancied a gt3 for this trip. The 458 has appreciated over what I paid so the trips planned plus opportunity to jump out having not had any expenses on the Ferrari just seemed to make sense. The 458 is an awesome track car but they aren't really the thing to be battering around the Nordshlife. Agree its probably the best time to get out of a 458 with profit at todays inflated prices so fair play for recognising that

fridaypassion said: Emira will be great just go drive a 410 Evora for a sneak Peek. For all the fuss its the same car. I haven't ordered one I've had a 410 Evora and not sure I'd be bothered for having a turbo one and the auto in the V6 is not that great. Emira FE manual or auto I'm obvs going manual. AMG engined 4 pot next year will be auto only.

Curledge said: Agree its probably the best time to get out of a 458 with profit at todays inflated prices so fair play for recognising that Ha if you think you've seen anything on 458 Prices strap yourself in! They are way to cheap for what they are at the moment. The last Ferrai NA V8 and you can still pick good ones up for 120 to 140k? They will be 200k within 5 years I can 100% guarantee it. If I kept mine would I spend 60k in 6 years looking after it? Possibly so its all swings and roundabouts but if you like proper drivers cars and dislike turbos as I think a lot of people do there are not all that many 458s around. They are going mental in the USA at the moment. JCT have just sold an italia off market for 170k which is a bit of a breakthrough price. AV Re the Emira they fall into an odd place for me the manual is the one to have as they do do an auto in the V6 but its a pretty poor torque converter. Obviously the AMG is auto only but turbo. If they did the v6 with a proper dual clutch gearbox I would have had one.

Taffy66 said: +2 A 991.1GT3 RS in UV is absolutely stunning and what I'd buy. +3 and it's what I did buy.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110148... only 70 miles from new?!

There are a couple of these types of cars around at the moment a premium for a car that's probably well overdue its first and second service? Always going to be a headache to sell in the future too.

julian987R said: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110148... only 70 miles from new?! Worth £70k less then it’s peak value and returned say 20% above RRP over six years before insurance, servicing, storage and cost of capital. So in real terms it’s probably lost money. What a s t trade on so many levels.

Quite. What a total waste. 70 miles but sold with 'delivery mileage'. Never had a new Porsche delivered with over 10 miles on.

av185 said: Quite. What a total waste. 70 miles but sold with 'delivery mileage'. Never had a new Porsche delivered with over 10 miles on. That cars been advertised with a few dealers, it must be a SOR car. At one point it was up for £150k, crying shame that it’s never really been used. Either way it’s a beautiful thing.

fridaypassion said: Is the RS significantly stiffer for road use? No, not the 991.1 (v similar spring rates to the gt3). The gen2 rs though is a bit different but isn't under consideration .....

isaldiri said: fridaypassion said: Is the RS significantly stiffer for road use? No, not the 991.1 (v similar spring rates to the gt3). The gen2 rs though is a bit different but isn't under consideration ..... Yes indeed, I was surprised how 'good' it is on the road. I've done 200+ mile trips no problem and wouldn't hesitate to take it into Europe for a tour. The only thing to watch is catching the front splitter during enthusiastic pedaling

I think I have settled on an RS. If you are going to do something might as well go for the ballls out option! Just a matter of waiting for the right car to come up. Couple of irons in the fire currently.