I want them all

[Rodsrsr]

Although I actually prefer the headlights on the older one.

[Hi_Fi_Guy]

I'll chime in that there is something really special about the long hood cars from 70-73. The lighter weight can be felt in driving, braking, and handling. I also own a 2008 Cayman S and appreciate the newer cars but there is an intangible on the early cars that has to be experienced. You will know if it is right for you or not.

[Mike964_61]

Rodsrsr- Awesome turbo car there. That's the idea have one of each.

Hi_FI- I hear ya. I bet it is a different thing to drive a super light weight. That is one reason why I was considering one.

Great feed back Pelicans!

[jons911]

In my personal experience, I would take the long hood. I love the GT3, and the posts above have listed it's many fantastic traits, but I think it's just too much for the street. If you really want to drive the car hard (or just a little hard), I think you would be hard pressed to find any roads that the GT3 could actually drive on at that level and still be safe/legal. It was built with the track in mind, and that's where it excels. In terms of the long hood, they have a bit more character, and you can really run them out on the back roads without getting into any trouble. I drove the tail of the dragon a bit ago in my SC. With my dad and I, plus all the crap I had with me since I was moving, the car was a bit over the GVWR, and it was still a blast to drive. That's like 3250 lbs and 180hp.

Hopefully my point makes it across. GT3 is a great car, but it's just too much to fully enjoy what it has to offer on the street alone.

[Mike964_61]

I think so far only a couple are advocating for a GT3 and majority are in the camp with the long hood hot rod. Interesting. Again great feedback.