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07-04-2006, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by cte430
Hey Jangy. Yep, that's the marketing pic that Porsche has been using for the GT3. Stunning, huh? I keep looking at all the TT pics and the GT3 just looks better. The wheels are much nicer the front end is much nicer, and most importantly this car sits much lower than the TT. Makes a huge difference.
One over the other? Well, this may be completely off (so don't shoot me) but what the hell - Think E55 (TT) vs. M5 (GT3). I know that's real simplistic but that may give you an idea.
Many think of the TT to be more GT like, while the GT3 is the hard core car. Many enthusiasts though are really upset at Porsche about the latest GT3 as the US car has a sunroof
, PASM, full leather, NAV, etc. they think they've really watered down the car, but hard to say since no one's really driven it yet. All the reviews I've read have been very positive (more so than the TT) and they still say the car is still a beast (and better than the 996 GT3) when you want it to be, but more civilized as well. If that is true I don't see how that's a bad thing. If you want an all out track porsche get the GT3 RS that's on it's way.
If you're serious about looking at p-cars go visit Rennlist, Rennteam, and 6speedonline.
I'm afraid to drive either as that might be an expensive test drive!
One over the other? Well, this may be completely off (so don't shoot me) but what the hell - Think E55 (TT) vs. M5 (GT3). I know that's real simplistic but that may give you an idea.
Many think of the TT to be more GT like, while the GT3 is the hard core car. Many enthusiasts though are really upset at Porsche about the latest GT3 as the US car has a sunroof
, PASM, full leather, NAV, etc. they think they've really watered down the car, but hard to say since no one's really driven it yet. All the reviews I've read have been very positive (more so than the TT) and they still say the car is still a beast (and better than the 996 GT3) when you want it to be, but more civilized as well. If that is true I don't see how that's a bad thing. If you want an all out track porsche get the GT3 RS that's on it's way. If you're serious about looking at p-cars go visit Rennlist, Rennteam, and 6speedonline.
I'm afraid to drive either as that might be an expensive test drive!
From what your saying, I'm confused at why the GT3 is so much cheaper? Is it simply lux features that it has less of?
You are starting to lean me. The analogy was exactly what i needed to know!!
07-05-2006, 01:28 PM
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How do you like the 'Slade? That is what she wants. Not a big fan of the Pepper SUV.
07-05-2006, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jangy
Gotta tell ya, $100K for a GT3 is sounding good to me. I gotta figure out what that extra $50K is for to get up to a TT.
For the 16K delta you're getting more BHP, more torque, AWD, and a first of it's kind turbo system (for use in a gas engine at least). Whether you prefer the driving dynamics of the TT over the GT3 is a question a lot of people are asking themselves.
Can you get a twofer deal from your dealer
07-05-2006, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by cte430
Well, it's only 50K more if you load up the TT with a cow's worth of leather or a bunch of CF, and then compare it to a base GT3. Base car to base car it's a 16K difference. You can of course go crazy with CF and leather on the GT3 as well.
For the 16K delta you're getting more BHP, more torque, AWD, and a first of it's kind turbo system (for use in a gas engine at least). Whether you prefer the driving dynamics of the TT over the GT3 is a question a lot of people are asking themselves.
Can you get a twofer deal from your dealer
For the 16K delta you're getting more BHP, more torque, AWD, and a first of it's kind turbo system (for use in a gas engine at least). Whether you prefer the driving dynamics of the TT over the GT3 is a question a lot of people are asking themselves.
Can you get a twofer deal from your dealer
07-05-2006, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jangy
I can get a fellow MBWorld member a good deal, if that is what you mean. If you mean for ME to get both, well I'm already going after my dream car as is and I don't know that the wifey will like me getting 2!!
Just saw a thread on 6speed from a guy who just got a TT and also has an F430 and a Gallardo! Must suck to be him
07-05-2006, 08:59 PM
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Hehe, why not upgrade and just keep it the same color so she won't notice? That's what I did with my '05 E55!!
Just messin, my wife knows I'm a car nut and I'm lucky enough to live in a society where you can work hard and have your own life.
Let me know when you may be ready. I think i will be able to place an order by summer's end. I'd like to do it sooner, but i had best turn over some property first.
Just messin, my wife knows I'm a car nut and I'm lucky enough to live in a society where you can work hard and have your own life.
Let me know when you may be ready. I think i will be able to place an order by summer's end. I'd like to do it sooner, but i had best turn over some property first.
07-05-2006, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jangy
Hehe, why not upgrade and just keep it the same color so she won't notice? That's what I did with my '05 E55!!
Just messin, my wife knows I'm a car nut and I'm lucky enough to live in a society where you can work hard and have your own life.
Let me know when you may be ready. I think i will be able to place an order by summer's end. I'd like to do it sooner, but i had best turn over some property first.
Just messin, my wife knows I'm a car nut and I'm lucky enough to live in a society where you can work hard and have your own life.
Let me know when you may be ready. I think i will be able to place an order by summer's end. I'd like to do it sooner, but i had best turn over some property first.
07-05-2006, 10:36 PM
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PM me the best deal you can get and I'll contact them about it. Same as before, you got a good deal local, right? Don't just do Pioneer's numbers, find an LA one like the E55s.
You ordering or getting one off the lot? Pioneer is a pit. They deal much like BMW and MB of SD. Flat out no deals until they need the sale. Hoehn thrives on # of cars sold per month, so end of month is always a great time as well.
Either way, let me know and I'll check with them.
You ordering or getting one off the lot? Pioneer is a pit. They deal much like BMW and MB of SD. Flat out no deals until they need the sale. Hoehn thrives on # of cars sold per month, so end of month is always a great time as well.
Either way, let me know and I'll check with them.
07-05-2006, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jangy
PM me the best deal you can get and I'll contact them about it. Same as before, you got a good deal local, right? Don't just do Pioneer's numbers, find an LA one like the E55s.
You ordering or getting one off the lot? Pioneer is a pit. They deal much like BMW and MB of SD. Flat out no deals until they need the sale. Hoehn thrives on # of cars sold per month, so end of month is always a great time as well.
Either way, let me know and I'll check with them.
You ordering or getting one off the lot? Pioneer is a pit. They deal much like BMW and MB of SD. Flat out no deals until they need the sale. Hoehn thrives on # of cars sold per month, so end of month is always a great time as well.
Either way, let me know and I'll check with them.
