2007 GT3 RS or 2010 GT3

[denson]

My interest in this car is peaking and found that the 2007 GT3 RS sells for very similiar money to a 2010 GT3.

Which would you choose?

John

[ttweed]

This is a lot like asking if you would rather date Angelina Jolie or Gisele Bundchen, but I would choose the 2010 GT3, personally. Although the 2007 GT3RS is now down to the $100K range, there was not much to differentiate it from the standard GT3 model except appearance and a wider track, whereas I think the 2010 GT3 has made some significant performance evolutions over the earlier models.

YMMV, and you probably can't go wrong with either one.
TT

[denson]

TT

Well said. BTW, was'nt Angelina dressed hotter that day. Your points are exactly what made me post this. Although I do like the wider body of the RS, the 2010 GT3 is supposed to be hugely upgraded. I need to give this one more thought.

Thanks,

John

[Chris Tallon]

Denson,

You might also consider posting this on Rennlist. There is a dedicated GT3 section and it is huge. You will get a lot of valuable feedback on this question. I owned a 2004 GT3 for a short while and loved it. Any variant is wonderful. Good luck

[Macroni]

I was surprised when I saw a 2010 GT3RS w/ a sticker of $138,000! The car was ordered with track use in mind.

[EA911]

Both great cars but I would go with the 2010 GT3. Like what others have said it has many improvements, most notable is redesigned supension that is said to be far better than the 997.

[GT3Racerich]

The 997 MK II GT3 and RS is a big improvement over the MK I. The next GT3 and RS will be an improvement over the 2010/2011. That will always be the way. The MkII GT3 is a better car in every way then the MK I RS, but... The RS is an RS and years from now, the RS will be the more desireable car. For someone who has an RS, I would definately go for the RS.
Rich
If you decide on the RS, check this out: http://www.gt3rsregistry.com/
It has info on most of the 997 RS's.

[ErVikingo]

If depreciation is not your concern always go with the most recent model.

Like the magazines say, which is the ultimate 911, the most recent iteration. I share that view except perhaps the first year or 2 of each new iteration ~ early teething problems. IE, thermal reactors, 2.7 cases, 3.2 valve guides, 964 ozone and head gasket, 996 main seals, ...

[denson]

I am leaning towards the 2007 GT3 RS for a few reasons. Firstly, I love the wider fenders, I have a 1973 RS and I do like the idea that it will become more collectible. The orange, with black interior, and with the anodized wheels is crazy.

Thanks everyone for the help.

[steven0401]

07/08 GT3 RS is the way to go. MUCH better looking, and unless you're Dario Franchitti, the track improvement is largely irrelevant.