I've had a 718 GT4 Manual, then bought a 991.2 GT3 then got a build slot for a GT4 (PDK) so went back to Cayman platform.
GT3, you've got to own one at lest once!
GT3, you've got to own one at lest once!
992 GT3 vs 981 GT4 buying question
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For me I didn't like the 981 GT4 so I would go GT3 if I could afford it. You say you want manual? If so, then I'd go GT3 with Touring Pack for the "wolf in sheep's clothing" approach unless you do a lot of track work and would like the harnesses that only come with the Clubsport package.
Good luck deciding!
Good luck deciding!
Inselaffe_DTM
PCGB Member
I am in the pleasant but surprising situation of owning a 2015 manual 981 GT4, but with an offer of a new 992 GT3. Back in March I got my GT4 from one of my local Porsche dealers here in North Rhine Westfalia. The dealer missed that the suspension had been tuned using ”motorsport parts” that weren’t road legal. After 3 months of me driving the car daily, in an illegal car and without insurance, and unaware... I had a handling issue and booked the car in, they admitted the error and put the car standard. This was done and I was told only after…This made the car handle in ways I hated, compared to the race setup. Which was quite rubbish!
Anyway, to apologise the dealer offered me an GT3 with an October build slot. Price and discounts to be agreed. Factory collection. I loved the GT4, but a GT3 manual could be awesome... The ongoing cost is, well, manageable with how my businesses are going. It’s quite a leap from a 110k euro GT4 and doubling that for a GT3 with options…
Keen to get opinions here! Should I stick or twist. Tempted to try and afford both but that’s slightly more than I need!! What would you do?
Going to post the same on both GT3 & GT4 forums!
Anyway, to apologise the dealer offered me an GT3 with an October build slot. Price and discounts to be agreed. Factory collection. I loved the GT4, but a GT3 manual could be awesome... The ongoing cost is, well, manageable with how my businesses are going. It’s quite a leap from a 110k euro GT4 and doubling that for a GT3 with options…
Keen to get opinions here! Should I stick or twist. Tempted to try and afford both but that’s slightly more than I need!! What would you do?
Going to post the same on both GT3 & GT4 forums!
Inselaffe_DTM
PCGB Member
Thanks for your reply! Interesting that you went from 911 back to Cayman. I did the same and loved the lightweight & balance of the 981/718 setup
At the moment I’m thinking GT3, white, PCCB and a bunch of options. If I’m living out this dream I’m doing it in style!
At the moment I’m thinking GT3, white, PCCB and a bunch of options. If I’m living out this dream I’m doing it in style!
Inselaffe_DTM
PCGB Member
Thanks, I know what you mean. When I first had my GT4 with hidden performance part, it was good apart from lacking 2000-4000rpm grunt. I have driven a 992 GT3 and it lacked nothing…
Inselaffe_DTM
PCGB Member
I took the plunge, and ordered a GT3, yesterday, on my birthday 
The Porsche code is PRB2PUA7, but it only seems to work properly on the German version of the code viewer. I have included the spec below, google translated from the German, but the option codes should be the same if the text is a bit jumbled! Big news is, I am keeping the GT4 as well. This way, me and my other half can take road trips to tracks together, and have a bit of friendly competition
Very excited to be joining the GT3 club, and this will be the second 911 I collected from Zuffenhausen. My build slot is in fact October, but I will be taking the car in the Spring. I am thinking of a scenic road trip to rack up the 1500km run in period, arriving at the either the Nurburgring or Stelvio pass with the right numbers on the dials to be able to push a little...
individualization Category Order no. Individual equipment Gross price Exterior colors 0Q white €0.00 lettering and decorative stickers
ASV protective film for the front end €2,380.00
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
ABW model designation painted in exterior color €238.00
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
Interior colors & material 72 interior with extended leather/Race-Tex Scopes in black with contrasting color GT silver
€4,159.05 Wheels C2Q 20-/21-inch 911 GT3 wheels €0.00 Paint variants 1NX wheels painted in black (silk gloss) €1,190.00
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
Seats Q1K full bucket seats €5,355.00
Equipment packages 6A8 Clubsport package with additional road-legal 1 kg fire extinguisher
€190.40 Exterior design 6FU exterior mirrors painted in exterior color €535.50
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
2W6 Exclusive Design tank cap €130.90
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
Drive & Performance G1C 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) €0.00 2UH lift system front axle €3,129.70 8LH Chrono package incl. lap trigger preparation €476.00 1LQ Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) €9,186.80 0I2 fuel tank 90 l 190.40 €
Light & Visibility 8JU LED matrix main headlights darkened incl. Porsche
Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus)
€3,516.45
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
8VH Exclusive Design rear lights €833.00
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
P14 Automatically dimming interior/exterior mirrors with
integrated rain sensor
€547.40 VW7 privacy glazing €547.40 Belts & seat design FZ4 seat belts racing yellow 273.70 €
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
Assistance systems QR9 traffic sign recognition €416.50
KA2 ParkAssist rear incl. reversing camera €1,237.60 Infotainment 9VL BOSE® Surround Sound System €1,416.10 Factory collection SZ8 Reservation factory collection Zuffenhausen. A notice: You can find out about availability from your Porsche Center – RRP: €1,368.50 incl. VAT
The Porsche code is PRB2PUA7, but it only seems to work properly on the German version of the code viewer. I have included the spec below, google translated from the German, but the option codes should be the same if the text is a bit jumbled! Big news is, I am keeping the GT4 as well. This way, me and my other half can take road trips to tracks together, and have a bit of friendly competition Very excited to be joining the GT3 club, and this will be the second 911 I collected from Zuffenhausen. My build slot is in fact October, but I will be taking the car in the Spring. I am thinking of a scenic road trip to rack up the 1500km run in period, arriving at the either the Nurburgring or Stelvio pass with the right numbers on the dials to be able to push a little...
individualization Category Order no. Individual equipment Gross price Exterior colors 0Q white €0.00 lettering and decorative stickers
ASV protective film for the front end €2,380.00
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
ABW model designation painted in exterior color €238.00
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
Interior colors & material 72 interior with extended leather/Race-Tex Scopes in black with contrasting color GT silver
€4,159.05 Wheels C2Q 20-/21-inch 911 GT3 wheels €0.00 Paint variants 1NX wheels painted in black (silk gloss) €1,190.00
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
Seats Q1K full bucket seats €5,355.00
Equipment packages 6A8 Clubsport package with additional road-legal 1 kg fire extinguisher
€190.40 Exterior design 6FU exterior mirrors painted in exterior color €535.50
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
2W6 Exclusive Design tank cap €130.90
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
Drive & Performance G1C 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) €0.00 2UH lift system front axle €3,129.70 8LH Chrono package incl. lap trigger preparation €476.00 1LQ Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) €9,186.80 0I2 fuel tank 90 l 190.40 €
Light & Visibility 8JU LED matrix main headlights darkened incl. Porsche
Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus)
€3,516.45
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
8VH Exclusive Design rear lights €833.00
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
P14 Automatically dimming interior/exterior mirrors with
integrated rain sensor
€547.40 VW7 privacy glazing €547.40 Belts & seat design FZ4 seat belts racing yellow 273.70 €
Porsche Exclusive Manufactory
Assistance systems QR9 traffic sign recognition €416.50
KA2 ParkAssist rear incl. reversing camera €1,237.60 Infotainment 9VL BOSE® Surround Sound System €1,416.10 Factory collection SZ8 Reservation factory collection Zuffenhausen. A notice: You can find out about availability from your Porsche Center – RRP: €1,368.50 incl. VAT
What a prospect in store - congratulations.
It does sound as if you were fortunate to avoid problems with the GT4 and its legality, but opportunities to purchase a new GT3 do not come up everyday, so a great outcome.
There has been a lot of discussion on here about the factory setup and its variability in practice. A suspension specialist may have been able to restore some of the desired characteristics to your car.
The specification of your GT3 looks impressive. I bet it will be a long wait.
Let us know how you get on.
It does sound as if you were fortunate to avoid problems with the GT4 and its legality, but opportunities to purchase a new GT3 do not come up everyday, so a great outcome.
There has been a lot of discussion on here about the factory setup and its variability in practice. A suspension specialist may have been able to restore some of the desired characteristics to your car.
The specification of your GT3 looks impressive. I bet it will be a long wait.
Let us know how you get on.
Inselaffe_DTM
PCGB Member
Thanks for asking. I declined the GT3, in the end I decided I would rather spend my money on a classic. That way I get a totally different driving experience. Two GT cars seemed excessive!
So I bought a totally restored 1977 911 2.7. Grade 1 classic condition.
So I bought a totally restored 1977 911 2.7. Grade 1 classic condition.
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