Need advice on trading Turbo for GT3RS
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09-03-2009 | 07:30 AM
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I currently own both a Turbo (996) and GT3 ('07)...not a direct comparison but close. Let me put it this way...I NEVER drive the Turbo any more. I am original owner of the Turbo, ordered it to my specs. It is a great and fast car....until you drive the GT3. If I could sell the Turbo for anything close to a reasonable amount it would be gone tomorrow, and I would never look back. If the GT3 was gone, I would immediately find an identical replacement.
Bill
I currently own both a Turbo (996) and GT3 ('07)...not a direct comparison but close. Let me put it this way...I NEVER drive the Turbo any more. I am original owner of the Turbo, ordered it to my specs. It is a great and fast car....until you drive the GT3. If I could sell the Turbo for anything close to a reasonable amount it would be gone tomorrow, and I would never look back. If the GT3 was gone, I would immediately find an identical replacement.
Bill
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09-03-2009 | 08:01 AM
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1. If I could keep one car for 10 years+, would I be happier if I have the GT3RS 997.1 or Turbo 997.1? What if I tuned the turbo to some ridiculous HP/Trq???
2. Would I miss the amenities of the Turbo (i.e., new PCM, bluetooth, etc) or would I not give a crap?
3. If I trade in the current car for a 2011 RS, how much more would I get in 1.5 years for a 07 GT3RS than a 09 Turbo with GT1 engine??
2. Would I miss the amenities of the Turbo (i.e., new PCM, bluetooth, etc) or would I not give a crap?
3. If I trade in the current car for a 2011 RS, how much more would I get in 1.5 years for a 07 GT3RS than a 09 Turbo with GT1 engine??
2. You have your DD so I dont think you will miss much
3. I think the RS will hold its value better than the TT
#25
09-04-2009 | 06:06 PM
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I sold my custom ordered 07 TT and purchased an 08RS last year. I can't say that I've missed the TT that much and I love the RS. I should add that I have another daily driver and only drive the RS for fun. I would go for the RS.
#26
09-05-2009 | 11:38 AM
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If you're a driver, RS over turbo hands down. Two considerations for the new RS v '07-'08: It has lift height control. The only downside of my RS is there are places I cannot go without scraping the front spoiler. (Though, replacements are relatively cheap.)
Also, '10 comes standard with screens over the front inlets. I installed motorsports grills on my '07 to keep debris from damaging the intercoolers and they saved the RS coolers more than once. Only downside of the new one -- graphics (gag).
Also, '10 comes standard with screens over the front inlets. I installed motorsports grills on my '07 to keep debris from damaging the intercoolers and they saved the RS coolers more than once. Only downside of the new one -- graphics (gag).
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09-06-2009 | 09:14 PM
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If you're a driver, RS over turbo hands down. Two considerations for the new RS v '07-'08: It has lift height control. The only downside of my RS is there are places I cannot go without scraping the front spoiler. (Though, replacements are relatively cheap.)
Also, '10 comes standard with screens over the front inlets. I installed motorsports grills on my '07 to keep debris from damaging the intercoolers and they saved the RS coolers more than once. Only downside of the new one -- graphics (gag).
Also, '10 comes standard with screens over the front inlets. I installed motorsports grills on my '07 to keep debris from damaging the intercoolers and they saved the RS coolers more than once. Only downside of the new one -- graphics (gag).
On the front lip replacement, can you actually damage the overall front bumper if you scrape something hard enough?? I haven't had to replace mine on the TT yet.
#28
09-06-2009 | 09:19 PM
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Thanks -- I just wonder if a tuned Turbo would be so much fun for the sheer power and kick that I wouldn't care about the sounds of an RS. Has anyone tuned their 997TT to 600+ HP?
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09-06-2009 | 11:05 PM
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So this being said, how are boosted turbos on the track? I get that the AWD is not as fun but they can't be THAT bad???