2016 GT3 RS

I have an rs. I'm getting the new gt3 too.

My dealer quote ; "rs is a better car"


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New RS won't have manual. Only the GT3.

 

The GT3 RS market has been softening over the last 6+ months. There are a number of reasons for that, including that the RS's had run up in value to $75K+ over msrp and that was not sustainable.

Some people are paying over MSRP for the new 991.2 GT3s, though the car's are out there at msrp or a nominal premium if you search. If you like a manual gearbox then the 991.2 GT3 is the way to go since the 991.1 GT3 and GT3RS were PDK only. Personally, I think that the PDK+ gearbox in the GT3/RS is part of the reason to buy the car - it's such an amazing piece of technology both on and off the track.

A 991.1 RS will cost you a bit more to acquire than a 991.2 GT3, but the RS is likely to hold it's value better so net cost over time should favor the RS. Both cars are incredibly fast and usable, with the RS being a bit more flamboyant (bigger wing, fender vents, etc... ) and the GT3 a bit more under the radar. A new 991.2 GT3 will have the warranty clock starting later so that may be a consideration.

Porsche has not confirmed that there will be a 991.2 GT3 RS. The smart money suggests there will be and when that happens it's logical that the 991.1 RS and 991.2 GT3 prices will take a hit as the owners move to the latest and greatest 3RS. If for some reason Porsche does not do a 991.2 RS then the 991.1 RS's will spike in value as they will presumably be the last of the normally aspirated GT3 RSs.

 

I agree with Rockminster. In the long run, RS will probably hold better value. Just look at the 997 series cars. However, if he wanted car to enjoy then depends on what she wanted to do with it. Both the GT 3 and GT 3 RS perform incredibly well on the track. In my opinion, the GT 3 is much superior on the road. I absolutely loved with my GT 3. I traded it to get an RS. I was very disappointed in the RS. It's too stiff for my taste on the road and I did not appreciate a tremendous amount of improvement in overall performance driving back roads between the 2 cars. The GT 3 felt just right. Further into running or cars on the track quite a bit, and the RS might be worthwhile.

 

most waiting lists are 20-30 deep for the new gt3, many P dealers charging ADM over sticker. Very few allocations so far I have heard, but when these new GT3'***** the streets, I believe that would be the time to buy an RS used for around sticker (high $100's - low $200's).

 

the cliche' stock answer ( mandated ) from Porsche, when asked which is the best car, is always...
" ...the next one..." :=)

 

On the 991.1 GT3, best to get a 2016 if you can swing it. There were some engine mods that occurred as production continued. Only about 200 2016 GT3s built.


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You will not be disappointed.

 

Rennlist has a very active forum on the 991 GT3/RS and that includes some deep threads on the engine topic. The 2014 GT3s (E -engine) were subject to a well documented engine recall on the early cars. The 2015s were F-engine cars and the the 2016s are G-engine cars that have some oiling changes - presumably there is a reason that Porsche made those changes. I wouldn't rule out a 2015 car but I'd definitely spend up to get a 2016 - just a question of how much.

On the 2018 GT3s, I know of a broker who specializes in the GT3s - PM me if you want his contact info.

 

Had a '15 GT3 for over 2 years...went to this....worth every cent and them some....

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And Porsche just warranties the engines affected by the issues with a 10yr/ 120K mile warranty

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Thank you. Been asked that quite often. It's worth every penny....


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I went with the RS and have been daily driving it. You will Love it.
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