should i get the gt3 touring or the regular gt3?

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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?

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