Lot 3286: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
- 5k mi
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Location: City of Glen Cove, New York, USA
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Originality: Original & Highly Originalinfo
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Transmission: Manual
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Handedness: LHD
- There are 6 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring - 991.2 (2018 to 2019) for sale right now.
Vehicle Details
should i get the gt3 touring or the regular gt3?
Great question—these two are more different than they look! Here’s the breakdown:
The Main Differences
| Feature | Regular GT3 | GT3 Touring |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wing | Fixed, aggressive track wing | Smaller, auto-deploying wing |
| Transmission | PDK or 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual ONLY |
| Vibe | Track-focused, shouty | “Sleeper”—looks like a Carrera |
| Interior | Raw, more road noise | Slightly quieter, trim refinements |
Mechanically, they’re otherwise identical: same 4.0L screaming flat-six (9,000 RPM redline), same suspension, same PCCB brakes.
The Pricing Reality
Looking at current 2018 991.2 listings on Classic.com:
- Regular GT3s: $188k–$245k (2,200–22,000 miles)
- GT3 Tourings: $300k–$360k (your target car is $299,995)
That’s roughly a $50k–$90k premium for the Touring—about 25-35% more.
My Take
Unless you specifically want a manual transmission (Touring is your only 991.2 GT3 option for stick) or genuinely dislike the winged look, the regular GT3 is the smarter buy right now. You get 95% of the experience for significantly less money, plus you can choose PDK—which is brilliant for street and track use. That $50k+ difference buys a lot of track days, tires, and fuel.
Pick the Touring if: manual is non-negotiable, you love the subtle “Q-ship” aesthetic, or rarity matters to you for resale.
Pick the regular GT3 if: you want PDK, prefer the aggressive styling, like being price-smart, or plan to track the car hard (the fixed wing provides more downforce).
Is having a manual gearbox a must-have for you? And are you planning to track this, or mostly spirited street driving?