[Schwarzeritter]

I'll be frank, it's apples and oranges. Night and Day different machines.

The 997 is modern, safer, quick, I would saaay it strongly depends on which 997.
GT3 is a pretty raw machine. Comparaed to Air cooled machines. Not to say that
the Aircooled machines are un civilized or soemthing. I think it depends on what type
of driving experince you want.

Truth be told, the 993 has been around a lot longer. Things got sorted out, the DNA is
much closer to past generations. The 997, the IMS or RMS issues are hit and miss. Not,
had a lot of issues with the 996 3.6 or 997 models. Had a few mates with 3.4's who had issues. Still great cars, look. If you love the car, you pay the price of up keep.

By safer, I in general feel the average joe can get into a 996 or 997 and be alright.
The 997 feels a bit sharper then a 996. The ergonomics etc modern. The 993, is not
as raw to that of a 911 SC, but more refined then say a 964. But, by 996 or 997 owners
perspective, if a guy was coming from a 997 or 996 he'd probably have a thrill or two or three
for sure.