New GT3 vs My 09 Turbo opinion
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I am fortunate to have both a turbo and a GT3RS. I had a Gen 1 turbo and sold it to get the 2010 turbo. I love the blistering immediate speed of my turbo and the incredible Woosh it makes but it doesn't match the intensity and the engine sound as well as the driving experience of my GT3RS.
The GT3RS gets driven as much as my turbo and both are so enjoyable in their own distinctive way. I am often asked to compare the two but you can't. They are like apples and oranges. I got to drive the 991 GT3 for a few days and that car is very special even though I thought I would not like it with PDK. It doesn't match my GT3RS for being a "Driver's car" so to speak but in every area the 991 GT3 hits the mark from the clatter to the scream it makes when pushing it to the redline. I won't sell my turbo as I love it so much or of course my GT3RS but I would love to add the new GT3 but that won't go over well with my wife! Here are my two German girls together and my turbo at the beach in San Diego
The GT3RS gets driven as much as my turbo and both are so enjoyable in their own distinctive way. I am often asked to compare the two but you can't. They are like apples and oranges. I got to drive the 991 GT3 for a few days and that car is very special even though I thought I would not like it with PDK. It doesn't match my GT3RS for being a "Driver's car" so to speak but in every area the 991 GT3 hits the mark from the clatter to the scream it makes when pushing it to the redline. I won't sell my turbo as I love it so much or of course my GT3RS but I would love to add the new GT3 but that won't go over well with my wife! Here are my two German girls together and my turbo at the beach in San Diego
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I havnt driven a 991 gt3 ..but one of my favs of all time was the gt3rs...the reason why I choose my turbo was because I love driving manual and the instant speed violent delivery...you have to give points to a car that you can mod to your likening ...600whp is a good easy number to reach on these cars and after you feel this power you can never go backwards ...
I'm going to be keeping my turbo forever because after driving cars like lp560-458-r8 ...I'm not saying the turbo is better but those cars felt slower then mine and the only reason why I would be getting them is to get something new...I'm addicted to power so even tho NA is fun that goal to 650awhp is funner .....the turbo is the perfect car for that...
I'm going to be keeping my turbo forever because after driving cars like lp560-458-r8 ...I'm not saying the turbo is better but those cars felt slower then mine and the only reason why I would be getting them is to get something new...I'm addicted to power so even tho NA is fun that goal to 650awhp is funner .....the turbo is the perfect car for that...
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I'm going to be keeping my turbo forever because after driving cars like lp560-458-r8 ...I'm not saying the turbo is better but those cars felt slower then mine and the only reason why I would be getting them is to get something new...I'm addicted to power so even tho NA is fun that goal to 650awhp is funner .....the turbo is the perfect car for that...
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I think the op touched on the issue. With the gt3 you need to rev it over 5000 rpm. Just how practical is that? Same with the e90 m3, that's why I got rid of mine. Sure that is cool, but I found it virtually impossible to use that on the street. Great for the track, but so limiting on the street. The turbo is just so much more fun in the 0-40 range around town.
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I think the op touched on the issue. With the gt3 you need to rev it over 5000 rpm. Just how practical is that? Same with the e90 m3, that's why I got rid of mine. Sure that is cool, but I found it virtually impossible to use that on the street. Great for the track, but so limiting on the street. The turbo is just so much more fun in the 0-40 range around town.
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I havnt driven a 991 gt3 ..but one of my favs of all time was the gt3rs...the reason why I choose my turbo was because I love driving manual and the instant speed violent delivery...you have to give points to a car that you can mod to your likening ...600whp is a good easy number to reach on these cars and after you feel this power you can never go backwards ...
I'm going to be keeping my turbo forever because after driving cars like lp560-458-r8 ...I'm not saying the turbo is better but those cars felt slower then mine and the only reason why I would be getting them is to get something new...I'm addicted to power so even tho NA is fun that goal to 650awhp is funner .....the turbo is the perfect car for that...
I'm going to be keeping my turbo forever because after driving cars like lp560-458-r8 ...I'm not saying the turbo is better but those cars felt slower then mine and the only reason why I would be getting them is to get something new...I'm addicted to power so even tho NA is fun that goal to 650awhp is funner .....the turbo is the perfect car for that...
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The turbo is addicting. As well as the sheer instant speed and violent delivery as you so well state, it gives you a feel of confidence too. The way the model has evolved since it was launched in 1974 is just not found with any other model. The staggering beauty of the turbo in my opinion is untouched. I get chills in my spine when I launch the car and take it through it's paces. it is simply epic
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I am fortunate to have both a turbo and a GT3RS. I had a Gen 1 turbo and sold it to get the 2010 turbo. I love the blistering immediate speed of my turbo and the incredible Woosh it makes but it doesn't match the intensity and the engine sound as well as the driving experience of my GT3RS.
The GT3RS gets driven as much as my turbo and both are so enjoyable in their own distinctive way. I am often asked to compare the two but you can't. They are like apples and oranges. I got to drive the 991 GT3 for a few days and that car is very special even though I thought I would not like it with PDK. It doesn't match my GT3RS for being a "Driver's car" so to speak but in every area the 991 GT3 hits the mark from the clatter to the scream it makes when pushing it to the redline. I won't sell my turbo as I love it so much or of course my GT3RS but I would love to add the new GT3 but that won't go over well with my wife! Here are my two German girls together and my turbo at the beach in San Diego
The GT3RS gets driven as much as my turbo and both are so enjoyable in their own distinctive way. I am often asked to compare the two but you can't. They are like apples and oranges. I got to drive the 991 GT3 for a few days and that car is very special even though I thought I would not like it with PDK. It doesn't match my GT3RS for being a "Driver's car" so to speak but in every area the 991 GT3 hits the mark from the clatter to the scream it makes when pushing it to the redline. I won't sell my turbo as I love it so much or of course my GT3RS but I would love to add the new GT3 but that won't go over well with my wife! Here are my two German girls together and my turbo at the beach in San Diego
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If it was up to my wife we would have as many 911s as possible. She is addicted to them so I would never hear that statement from her. I actually had to stop her from buying a 911 50th Anniversary earlier in the year! Ad in fact this week she has been looking to buy a 991 GT3 this week f she can find one. I guess that is a good problem to have if that can be considered a problem! :-)
I have been asked if I have to pick one which would it be... The reality is the GT3RS is in a league of it's own. It really is not far off a cup car. The price is going through the roof especially for the 4.0 and the 3.8 997 gen 2 is not far behind. I love both the turbo and the RS but once you drive an RS it will seduce you unlike any other 911. Again, I love the turbo and everything it does but if it came down to choosing one... It is the RS. Please don't make me do Sophie's choice!
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I think the op touched on the issue. With the gt3 you need to rev it over 5000 rpm. Just how practical is that? Same with the e90 m3, that's why I got rid of mine. Sure that is cool, but I found it virtually impossible to use that on the street. Great for the track, but so limiting on the street. The turbo is just so much more fun in the 0-40 range around town.
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However, the GT3 RS is a much better track car.
It all depends on your needs, there is not one right answer imo !
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Remembering my late cousin's 996 GT3, it was a beast up top, felt really raw, and the clutch pedal was intense, I couldn't imagine it being a DD. I'm turbo biased but I recently spotted a black on black 991 GT3 and couldn't stop gawking at it.
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The way the turbo engines build torque feels a lot "faster" to the butt dyno generally than a normally aspirated engine as well. The instant throttle response of a NA engine is very appealing to the track driver, but the quick build up of acceleration in the turbo cars is more fun on the street in my opinion. Unless you're apexing corners on the street and getting complaints from your neighbors about your driving in your neighborhood you are probably going to enjoy a turbo over a GT3. 
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