Pork 996 GT3 thoughts

[Jon8710]

So iv been having thoughts about going to the pork side,

I know a few people have chopped and changed about on here

I would much appreciate your input.

Cheers

[Mike R]

Depends what you have bought your car for. The GT3 is far more challenging to drive on track (read as: not as fast as the CSL on circuit's like the Nordschleife), which makes it more rewarding to get the best out of it. However, being a strictly two-seater, it isn't as practical as a CSL, it isn't as aurally intoxicating (but then what is) and it will be more expensive to replace normal consumables.

So basically the balance of the CSL is hard to beat, but it does mean that any reasonably skilled driver can make it go fast, where the 996 GT3 will have you learning new driving skills to get the best out of it.

Now is also a good time to buy a GT3, as they are on the up (996 GT RS models especially so due to the limited production run).

[Jon8710]

Cheers mike

I'm not exactly the last work in track driving In my CSL
But I do like the odd day here and there.
It will be a fast road car and odd euro trip,
I'm also concearned that parts for the CSL are scarce these days and if it does
Mangle a cam or something like that I could be waiting a year to use it again.
Same goes for damaging bumpers or chipping the roof it's almost getting a bit too specialist to enjoy.

[DazBlackCSL]

Originally Posted by Mike R

Depends what you have bought your car for. The GT3 is far more challenging to drive on track (read as: not as fast as the CSL on circuit's like the Nordschleife), which makes it more rewarding to get the best out of it. However, being a strictly two-seater, it isn't as practical as a CSL, it isn't as aurally intoxicating (but then what is) and it will be more expensive to replace normal consumables.

So basically the balance of the CSL is hard to beat, but it does mean that any reasonably skilled driver can make it go fast, where the 996 GT3 will have you learning new driving skills to get the best out of it.

Now is also a good time to buy a GT3, as they are on the up (996 GT RS models especially so due to the limited production run).

+1 that's pretty much spot on Jon, glad I ticked / scratched the GT3 box, admittedly with the 997 but still something I'm glad I did and don't regret it, would still have it now if I had a choice.

Would say do it, but it's something you need to weigh up what and how your going to be using it.

[Mike R]

Originally Posted by Jon8710

Cheers mike

I'm not exactly the last work in track driving In my CSL
But I do like the odd day here and there.
It will be a fast road car and odd euro trip,
I'm also concearned that parts for the CSL are scarce these days and if it does
Mangle a cam or something like that I could be waiting a year to use it again.
Same goes for damaging bumpers or chipping the roof it's almost getting a bit too specialist to enjoy.

Given your remit, I would suggest that the focus of the GT3 isn't really what you're looking for, but why not get a drive in one to be sure? Obviously from your description you will be wanting a GT3 Comfort rather than the even more track focused Club Sport.

A 997 Carrera S might be more fitting if you want to scratch the Porsche itch? I'm sure a Porsche dealer would be willing to let you have a go in both for you to gauge if it was for you or not?

[Has csl]

I had an E30 M3 up until 6 months ago, never loved a car as much! Then had an itch for a 911, so a 993 it had to be, well, biggest mistake I made. Now looking to chop the 911 in and should be collecting my sb csl in a few weeks after the subframe cracks are sorted by BMW. Grass is always greener on he other side. For me the csl is the only car that can fill the gap that my E30 left. Other than another E30 that is.

[Pip1968]

You simply have to give the 996 a go. Very raw/analogue compared to then 'nanny state' 997 GT3 ie no traction control et cetera. As has already been alluded to though, more expensive to run and not as practical for more than a family of two.

Both are a must, CSL and 996 GT3.

Unfortunately many seem to be held on to due to the upcoming track season, it's rawness and perhaps the arrival of the computer assisted 'automatic' 991.

Pip

[Jon8710]

It's one of those things isn't it,
Iv got my CSL and if I get rid of it I won't get one as nice as this again
But while I don't have kids or a wife giving me grief I should do it,
I just don't know if I can part with Cecil.
I had a back road 7am blast in the sun on Sunday and the car felt electric
It even made laugh out loud
I think iv answered my own question haven't i.

[Yanto]

Originally Posted by Jon8710

It's one of those things isn't it,
Iv got my CSL and if I get rid of it I won't get one as nice as this again
But while I don't have kids or a wife giving me grief I should do it,
I just don't know if I can part with Cecil.
I had a back road 7am blast in the sun on Sunday and the car felt electric
It even made laugh out loud
I think iv answered my own question haven't i.

Yes.

Now buy another CSL as a donor bitch

[Das Chin]

Keep the csl. Gt3 parts are getting rare and are a lot more money to fix too. You are just going to lay out another 20 grand for not much more gain.