Originally Posted by Steve Theodore

So, when I missed out on the green 997.1 I happened to stumble upon a 997.2 GT3RS miraculously priced in my budget striking range. Although the car had very high mileage on it (relative to all its peers) I immediately knew it would be worth my time and effort to at least investigate it. I knew that a 997.2 GT3RS would effectively solve all my problems at once, but figured it was an epic long shot as well.

Over the course of 2 (ish) months, I had the car inspected and appraised, pored over the service records, requested multiple photographs of very specific items such as the PCCBs, and pondered whether I was crazy or not for pursuing it. Long story short, this is the car I ended up buying and I literally couldn't be any happier with it. It was a 1 owner car that was driven daily (because he could) and thus was a fairly exceptional case. I was definitely lucky to find a very fair seller who went above and beyond to put my mind at ease when buying such an expensive car.

Knowing what I know now, I'm an even bigger fan of the 997.2 model, but I'd say that getting your hands on an RS model is a better play overall, regardless of 997.1 versus 997.2. The RS is rarer, more desirable, holds its value better, and is the purest 911 experience of them all. I've read a quote that said something like "if you blindfolded someone used to 70s/80s era 911s and put them into into the seat of a 997 era GT3, they would just think it was a newer version of the same 'normal' 911". Meaning, 911s have become MUCH softer over the years, and for those who prize a pure driving experience, the GT3 (RS or not) is the obvious choice. I can tell you that the only thing which really makes my RS harder to drive normally are the seats (I have the carbon sport buckets).

The really good news (for any buyer) is that, RS model or not, you're going to get one hell of a great car!

Originally Posted by gtr

I too went 997.1 GT3RS because I could not get a 997.2 GT3RS last year. I feel if I purchased a 997.2 GT3, I would constantly think about how I should have bought the 997.2 GT3RS. It's not really about the performance but more about the collector's value and being the top model at that time periord for me.

For example i purchased my 2009 wrx for the winter but upgraded to the STi Special edition this year because it's rare and i cannot help myself. I know if i get the 997.2 I will be trading it in for the RS shortly after. Now i have the RS i may get an entirely different car all together instead of the 997.2 RS. I guess i'm probably not making any sense but I guess my advice is to follow your heart.

Originally Posted by aircavscout

This topic comes up about every 90 days it seems. Funny thing is when I traded my 996 Twin Turbo for a .1RS i thought I got a fair price. Been about a year now since that move and I think I could still sell my RS for the same price I paid for it. Not sure I could say that if I went with a .2GT3. Which was where I was looking. Love the .1RS and actually like the looks of it over the .2RS. To each there own. Wish I had the 3.8 but I guess I can be honest and admit I haven't really felt that I am missing any power with the 3.6. Perhaps I will get there with a 100 more laps at VIR.. But for now I am satisfied.. For me the sunroof delete and wide rear were the primary factors.

Also, Not sure what that other fella was talking about calling .1RS's future "Red Headed Step Child". Just not enough of them made to ever have that happen. No official numbers but I know there were not many White 2007 "Non-CUP" cars delivered to the US. My proof was a 6 month search... Hard to find.. Buy what you like and don't worry about what is best. 100 opinions either way. They all are fantastic cars.