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My husband had long admired the Porsche 911 GT3, and it was in May of 2019 that it came to our home. Ours is a GT3 Touring without wings, a rarity among GT3s.
Without its wings, it looked like an ordinary 911 at first glance, but it had an unusual aura, and its body color was crayon, giving the impression of an "adult GT3.
My husband has been touring with this GT3 for long distances, driving on the circuit, etc.In less than two years, the mileage has exceeded 11,000 km.
And with its tremendous performance, it gave my wife and I many emotional experiences that we had never experienced before.
The other day, I said goodbye to my GT3, which holds so many memories for me.
The day I delivered the GT3 to the dealer, my husband said, "Sayonara, GT3And..."I tweeted on twitter.We received a lot of feedback, and after thatclubhouseBut I have talked about why and how I let go of them this time, and I would like to write a summary of them on my blog again.
My husband gave up GT3 for a reason.It's not that I don't like the GT3, or that the GT3 is a bad car.Rather, it is because it is too wonderful a car.
My husband puts it this way.
I guess I gave up GT3 for three main reasons: first, because I thought, "There are too few opportunities for GT3 in everyday life.From the "Mere Old Man". There are not many roads where the performance of the GT3 can be demonstrated on ordinary roads, so unless you are touring on very good roads or going to a race track, you will not be able to use the GT3.
."That said, you've driven 11,000 km in less than two years.You may think I'm a "good driver," but from my point of view, which is to drive 10,000 km in a year, I don't think I could have given the GT3 a good ride at all.
It would be a waste to have a car that you own but never get to use and it just sits in the parking lot forever.I'm sure GT3 would be happier if it went to an owner who would drive it more on a regular basis.I thought.
The second point may be similar to the reason for the first point.The car's settings are not suitable for driving on public roads.That is to say.
I still think GT3 is a racing car. I think, "I'm not a fan of the GT3.The power makes it too fast and difficult to drive, so it is not suitable for driving on public roads.Some may think, "But that's not so.
If we talk about power alone, Turbo and Turbo S have more power, but they are totally easier to drive in the city than GT3.
GT3 is aNot only power, but also engine power band, suspension, gear ratios, tires, sound insulation, and all other settings are predicated on the circuit.What is it?
For example, if you let off the gas pedal while driving in first or second gear, the engine brakes immediately and the car goes into a tailspin.
Also.The GT3 tires are cup tires, so in winter when the road surface is cold, the tires do not grip.It is especially bad on rainy days in winter, and I once had a zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, even after a slow drive on the Ashiu Driveway. So, in winter, GT3 is almost out of the question.
Also, I like long-distance grand touring, which is a kind of haphazard travel with a car, but I can't go there with the GT3.
It is difficult to choose a road casually and say, "Oh, I want to go this way.If we go there and the roads are bad, the GT3 will be out of the car height-wise.If you get a flat tire, you can't even fix it because of the center-lock wheel.If it suddenly starts to rain and puddles start to form on the road surface, the touring will be over.
That's one of the things that really limits my opportunities to ride.
Third, I'd like to point out that I've recentlyThe new 992 GT3 is out, but there will be an announcement about the touring package at the end of the year.and Andreas Preuninger, director of Porsche's GT product line.GT3 online announcementAnd he made it clear at the time of the
The price will inevitably go down when the next model comes out. I thought that even if I regret selling it now, I could buy a new model when it comes out.
And.
It is true that my husband really likes to drive. He drives 12 hours a day, or more than 2,000 km in one touring trip.Not enough running yet!I often think "He is really crazy" because he says things like "He is really crazy.
I think that for such a husband, GT3 Touring would not have been a good fit.
My husband, however, is not.
It just didn't fit the way I drive my car.I have no doubt that the GT3 is a great car.I can assure you of this.
The sound and power from above 4000 rpm, the engine still turning from 6, 7, 8000 rpm, etc., are really amazing.The needle on the tachometer rises at a frightening speed.
The handling and the way the G's are applied are things you would never experience in a normal 911 or Boxster.
Also, if you drive on the highway, the ride is insanely comfortable, tight and stable, and wonderful.
Driving GT3 is really exciting, and once you taste it, you'll be addicted to it.I think that the performance of the GT3 itself is not comparable to that of sports cars in the same class.
However, I doubt that even 10% of that performance can be demonstrated on ordinary roads. That is whyInevitably, the feeling that it would be a waste to own it prevails.
He said.
I'm sure that's true.
That said.Not that GT3 can't be used on a regular basis at all.In. fact, I think it can be surprising.
But when you're moping along the open road.Something tells me that GT3 is frustrated.I'm not... (laughs)
When I listen to the sound of pebbles and sand being rolled in because of the lack of sound insulation, or the rattling of the gears and engine when driving in first gear in traffic, I can hear the GT3 roaring in frustration because it can't exert its power... I can tell it's in a very bad mood.
So, I would try to calm the GT3 down a little bit by stepping on the gas pedal every chance I got, but in the end, I couldn't get it to show any power at all, and when I got home and turned off the engine, I found that the engine was still running, but the engine was still running.
."I'm sorry I couldn't give you a good run today. Next time, I'll let you drive on a better road.I feel sorry for you," (laughs).
When I think about it, 964s and Boxsters are usually easy to drive because they are smiling and in a good mood on any road.
So, every time I felt sorry for GT3, I had to coax him out, and it was getting tiring to drive on public roads, so I gradually started to think, "I'm sorry.If that's the case, GT3 would be happier to live in Tohoku or by a good road, with people who can drive GT3 anytime or go to the track often!I'm starting to think, "I'm not sure what I'm supposed to be doing.
And.
Indeed, I understand the feeling my husband is talking about. Maybe it's just our own way of thinking, but I feel as if the car is a living thing.
Then I asked my husband what kind of person GT3 is right for.
I agreeGT3 is a status thing to own.I am sure that the desire to own such a car will be satisfied because it has an aura. It has an aura about it, and many people approach me when I park it in a parking lot at a touring destination. For example, if you buy a super car and don't feel dissatisfied even if you don't get to drive it much, or if you are happy just to park it in your garage, I think this is the car for you.
And maybe someone who lives near a good road and can drive GT3 on a great road or on a circuit anytime.
I just don't like to drive a car as a status symbol.I genuinely like driving.And although I like circuit racing, I prefer long tours on many different roads, so I think it would not suit such a person.
This was the case.
The GT3 was purchased from the dealer where I bought it, and I hope that I have a chance to meet a good owner and that it will be a force to be reckoned with at my next bride-to-be's place.
Thank you so much for all the inspiration!
In fact, the day before we said goodbye, the couple went for a last run at Ashiu Driveway, and I will write about my impressions and the contents of that run in a later article.
