Turbo vs GT3

[bobfair]

After a lot of agonising I have converted my letter of intent to a deposit for a GT3 and I expect delivery in September. This was a tough decision for me because after a disppointing start I have learnt to love my Turbo which has many desirable qualities and I thought about keeping it a long time. The initial dissapointment came from the noise it made (or lack of it) but a sports exhaust fixed that problem and since then it has been a real love affair. If you are thinking about a Turbo go for it especially if you are thinking second hand as values have dropped to make the cars look like a real performace bargain. They are great road cars and fun on a track especialy in the wet when you leave the GT3 cars in your spray. If you are thinking new, now may be the time before they put the DFI engine into the car so as they can use the PDK box which is what my OPC is convinced will happen.

With my car:
1. The PCCB brakes have been great with no signs of the problems the early verisons
2. The short shift box has been great with no sign of stiffness other than when the car is cold and even then not really a problem
3. Car has been faultless apart from a split headlamp washer feed.
4. The car has awesome performace and fantastic grip and inspires great confidence regardless of whether you press the go or stop pedal

In the end it came down to wanting to experience some time in a GT3 before I got too old. The alternative was keeping my car for a long time which seemed an attractive option. I hope I dont regret it. Any one want a much loved Turbo in the Autumn?

 

[garyw]

I think this was a certainty Bob...[]
The Turbo is a great car but the GT3 is the trackday weapon of choice... []
At least your with us for a while longer yet...

garyw

 

[robert997]

Congrats Bob, I think you've made the right choice. The 997 GT3 seems to be universally praised, and what I've read on the new one it looks to be even better. Will no doubt be a future classic with their bespoke 3.8, centre-lock wheels and magnetic engine mount thingy's. You've been a big track-day fan too, so no doubt this will give you that extra engagement and reward on-track. You could always justify it to the boss with the extra safety feature of the fitted roll cage !

Lucky devil, I look forward to seeing it !

 

[bobfair]

Thanks Rob and Gary. I have had a lot of fun in my C2S and my Turbo and learnt a lot from the forum. I appreciate all the work you guys have done in organising some great events from drives to shooting to boat trips.

Still a few months to go before the red beast arrives. After taking advice from the GT 3 forum I will be going Clubsport so it should look the part. I will agonise over choice of brakes as the PCCBs on the Turbo have been great apart from high pad wear on the rears on track. The steel discs have been enlarged and improved so its tempting to go with them but on the other hand!! Now I know where my signature comes from

 

[marlin]

ORIGINAL: bobfair

After a lot of agonising I have converted my letter of intent to a deposit for a GT3 and I expect delivery in September. This was a tough decision for me because after a disppointing start I have learnt to love my Turbo which has many desirable qualities and I thought about keeping it a long time. The initial dissapointment came from the noise it made (or lack of it) but a sports exhaust fixed that problem and since then it has been a real love affair. If you are thinking about a Turbo go for it especially if you are thinking second hand as values have dropped to make the cars look like a real performace bargain. They are great road cars and fun on a track especialy in the wet when you leave the GT3 cars in your spray. If you are thinking new, now may be the time before they put the DFI engine into the car so as they can use the PDK box which is what my OPC is convinced will happen.

With my car:
1. The PCCB brakes have been great with no signs of the problems the early verisons
2. The short shift box has been great with no sign of stiffness other than when the car is cold and even then not really a problem
3. Car has been faultless apart from a split headlamp washer feed.
4. The car has awesome performace and fantastic grip and inspires great confidence regardless of whether you press the go or stop pedal

In the end it came down to wanting to experience some time in a GT3 before I got too old. The alternative was keeping my car for a long time which seemed an attractive option. I hope I dont regret it. Any one want a much loved Turbo in the Autumn?

Agree completely, could not have put it better []

 

[garyw]

Bob, Alway be assured your welcome to our events, after all the GT3 is still a 997
Its always good to share stories and a beer with like minded people.

garyw