From 997.1 GT3RS to ?

[Candellara]

Need some advice as to what to buy?

I've owned a 996 GT3 Mk11 and loved it and for the last 3 years had a 997.1 GT3RS and loved that even more :-)

However, the RS has to go, as i've too many cars and the wife is expecting - so i'll have even less time :-)

I fear i'm going to need the seats in the rear now but it's got to be a whole load of fun and very quick.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[s2000db]

997 TurboS.... Easy!

[Candellara]

s2000db said:

997 TurboS.... Easy!

too quiet. The only downside to the Turbo's IMO - they don't sound great and that's a significant part of sports car pleasure for me.

[Harris_I]

Nice collection.

Given the need to have usable rear seats, why not go for an M3 CSL? Priced quite keenly nowadays and very special in my personal opinion. I'm not a fan of the gearbox, but then you can't have everything.

[wtdoom]

Budget?
Is it regular use or just a toy?

[DJWuk]

Does the later Granturismo MC Stradale have rear seats ? Epic soundtrack

[Candellara]

Just a toy. But a fairly useable toy. I'll be really sad to see the RS go but with a baby on the cards my Sunday mornings out are going to be fairly limited.

991 cab with sports exhaust may fit the bill, but it'll depreciate like a stone :-(

[Tripe Bypass]

Can't you just remove the cage and put a child seat in the back?

"Look dear, I've built us an MPV."

[wtdoom]

Candellara said:

Just a toy. But a fairly useable toy. I'll be really sad to see the RS go but with a baby on the cards my Sunday mornings out are going to be fairly limited.

991 cab with sports exhaust may fit the bill, but it'll depreciate like a stone :-(

In that case I'd go just used 991 . Whatever variety you like . 991 s I'm using at the moment is a just fantastic car .
Does everything and does it so very well . Really with 2 plus 2 I'd go 911 and nothing else , unless you want more luxury like a conti gt or a maser . Keep us posted matey ,
Regards

Interested of Berlin

[Candellara]

wtdoom said:

In that case I'd go just used 991 . Whatever variety you like . 991 s I'm using at the moment is a just fantastic car .
Does everything and does it so very well . Really with 2 plus 2 I'd go 911 and nothing else , unless you want more luxury like a conti gt or a maser . Keep us posted matey ,
Regards

Interested of Berlin

It's certainly high on the list of possibles. RS only went to my local specialist for sale today so will keep looking about until the RS finds a new home. Decision to sell was a tough one, but the car only did about 400 car meet miles last year and no doubt that will reduce when youngster makes an appearance.

Edited by Candellara on Wednesday 8th May 17:15

[bobsan]

1M

[cayman-black]

Aston Martin DBS or V12Vantage. After the RS a 991 looks like one boring car!

[Mermaid]

wtdoom said:

In that case I'd go just used 991 . Whatever variety you like . 991 s I'm using at the moment is a just fantastic car .
Does everything and does it so very well . Really with 2 plus 2 I'd go 911 and nothing else

Amazing package, deep talent.

[DiscoColin]

It may be a disappointment after an RS, but a 997 GTS is still a very good car, slightly less shouty and of course has back seats... It won't plummet in value as much as buying new either (though that said - it will still drop much faster than the RS would have).

[Mermaid]

DiscoColin said:

It may be a disappointment after an RS, but a 997 GTS is still a very good car, slightly less shouty and of course has back seats... It won't plummet in value as much as buying new either (though that said - it will still drop much faster than the RS would have).

Good suggestion but for the price gap to a used 991 is only circa £10k'ish.

[911F]

Have You heard a turbo s? I prefer it to a gt3.. it is miles better than turbos of old

[Candellara]

911F said:

Have You heard a turbo s? I prefer it to a gt3.. it is miles better than turbos of old

Turbo is still in the frame but concerned about exhaust note.

Chappell Sports Cars have a 997 Turbo in at the moment (which i may consider). It has rear seats so it ticks that box. The RS is being sold through Chappell and i trust Kier implicitly so i'd like for him to source me a car once i've decided.

[Carl_Docklands]

you could fit a europipe to the turbo?

[mollytherocker]

bobsan said:

1M

That is....

[Wudee]

Renault scenic?