{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why I Sold My GT3 RS for a \"Lesser\" 911","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-i-sold-my-gt3-rs-for-a-lesser-911","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/883537/episodes/18808948-why-i-sold-my-gt3-rs-for-a-lesser-911.mp3","description":"Is the \"ultimate\" 911 actually too much for the road? In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, we explore a move that most enthusiasts would find unthinkable. We are joined by His Geezership, Guy Feltham, who reveals why he decided to sell his stunning Porsche 911 (991.1) GT3 RS to get behind the wheel of a \"lesser\" 991.1 Carrera GTS.Guy’s story isn’t just about the car; it’s a deep dive into the reality of RS ownership. Does the 4.0L track weapon lose its charm when you’re not on a circuit? Guy breaks down the ergonomics, the \"Specialness vs. Usability\" debate, and why the naturally aspirated 3.8L GTS might just be the most rewarding 911 he’s ever owned.The Reality of Porsche GT Ownership: To go even deeper, the team from Garage Therapy joins the conversation. We tackle the hidden \"downfalls\" of owning a Porsche GT car—from the psychological stress of \"mileage buckets\" and stone chips to the high-stakes maintenance that comes with track-bred engineering.Finding the 911 Sweet Spot: Finally, we sit down with Danny from Lakeside Classics to look at the market data. Danny explains why the 991.1 GTS has emerged as the definitive \"sweet spot\" in the 911 lineage, combining the last of the wide-body, naturally aspirated Carrera DNA with modern reliability and road-focused damping.In this episode, we discuss:RS to GTS: Guy Feltham’s honest comparison between the 991.1 GT3 RS and GTS equivalent. The \"GT Trap\": Garage Therapy share personal realities of the merits and compromises of Porsche GT products.The Mezger-lite? Why the 991.1 GTS engine is becoming a modern classic.Lakeside Classics’ View: Why the 991 GTS is currently the most requested 911 in their showroom.\"Driven Not Hidden\": How to actually use a high-value Porsche without the fear of depreciation.Connect with our Guests: Guy Feltham: Follow Guy’s Porsche journey @askgeez  Garage Therapy: Professional car care and detailing experts. Visit https://garagetherapy.co.uk  Lakeside Classics: Find your next 911 at https://lakesideclassics.co.ukFind your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at the checkout on heritagepartscentre.com‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, and 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven Not Hidden Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.Support the show"},"annotations":[{"startTime":30.86,"endTime":37.86,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 356","url":"/cars/porsche/356","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ce/Porsche_356_2014-09-07_13-51-26.jpg","quote":"...%  off your basket for all manner of porches from 356 to 997 inclusive, plus the mid-engine  and transa...","canonicalId":"car:porsche:356","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 356 is the company's first production automobile, introduced in 1948. 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I know a lot of 997 cabs, but it didn't really trickle into 991, did it really? No, that's it. 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