My husband was recently given a test drive,911GT3 (997 model)Husband. Husband,

The behavior of the car (output) changes depending on the driver's operation (input). This is where the joy of analog driving comes in, and it is a car that is "fun" to drive.

and described it as a modern 911.It runs well no matter who's driving."It is not a car that is easy to drive, but a car that can be driven only with the right skills.

How profound.

In the meantime, Mr. T, the owner of this GT3, told us, "Why did you purchase this GT3? What are your thoughts on the actual driving experience?With their permission, we would like to share with you some of the real feedback we received from them.

Impressions of 911GT3 (997 model), etc.

S2000 to 911GT3

As for my car, I started out with an Integra and enjoyed it on mountain passes and mini-circuits. After practicing with a RWD Silvia for a while (which was also a fun car), I got an S2000 and have been driving it for about 15 years now.

At one point, a seniorA Ferrari 360 Spider was purchased.So I asked to be put in the passenger seat. I did not have high expectations, but when I was allowed to taste full acceleration, etc., all my previous images were turned upside down.

I had been longing for a Ferrari ever since, but the one I actually test drove at the dealership was not to my liking, so I started thinking about a Porsche next.

However, I also wanted a car that could accommodate my family of four, so one day, when I was considering the Panamera, the aforementioned senior told me that he had heard about theI'm about to sell my GT3, what do you think?We were contacted by the "Mere Old Man.

."911... I'm not really interested in it, and as I recall, the rear seats have a roll cage, so it can't accommodate four people. But since I'm going to the trouble, I'll ask him to let me ride in it!And when they let me drive...

What the heck is this? I want it!

And so it became...I was supposed to buy a 4-seater car, but somehow I ended up with another 2-seater.

Options/Specifications

This 911GT3 was spec'd to run at Suzuka Circuit by a senior colleague. The brakes were changed from PCCB to steel brakes, the stock clutch was said to be very heavy, so it was changed to an external twin plate + lightweight flywheel, and one catalytic converter was pulled out.

The suspension is stock and I had it aligned back to stock ride height because it rubs all over the bottom. Tires are on neovas. 

How it felt to own and run it.

Since I have never driven another Cayman or 911, the S2000 I have been driving for many years is my standard.

As for the engine,It takes a little more care to start the car due to the clutch being changed.(If I'm not careful, the engine will stall.) After that, the more I step on it, the more power it has, and it blows up sharply and quickly to the red zone.

We even have to be careful about over-revving.

As for the suspension,I find the everyday ride to be very comfortable.The body is so solid and the suspension works so well that it is hard to drive over bumps, but it is very comfortable when driving on the highway.

Even if you run in Suzuka,The limits have not yet been seen because of the high speeds that have scared them away. So, if you want to use it on a daily basis, you may be able to do so, but from somewhere else.Is such a slow speed OK? Step on it! Can you handle it?(laughter).

Somehow it smells of blood, or madness...You can feel the area where you lose your reason.

In the end, I usually drive the S2000, the NX when I take the family, and occasionally the Porsche for a drive and a track day.

A word to our readers

As the dealer's sister said,Porsche is a car you really have to drive.It is a sports car with a racing flavor. The image may be that of a luxury car for celebrities (my wife said it was like that), but inside is a sports car with a hint of racing. If you like to drive, please test drive one!

Porsche is a car you have to drive to understand.

You wrote at the end.Porsche is a car you really have to drive.I think that's exactly what it is. Moreover, you can't fully appreciate the quality of the car from the passenger seat, and it is only when you drive it that you realize its true value and are impressed.

My husband often says, "Porsche is not a luxury car but a high performance car," but I would like anyone who likes to drive and enjoys driving to try a Porsche at least once.

Mr. T, thank you very much for allowing us to test drive your car and for sending us your impressions!