Will the Porsche GT3 RS Be More Affordable in 2025?

 

Nowadays, buying a 911 Turbo is like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. At 5,895 meters above sea level, it's roughly 3,400 meters higher than anything I've ever climbed. And it was really challenging for me because, aside from enjoying the view, I dislike going up mountains in a calm Porsche.

In any event, I am aware that the 911 Turbo is only a step away from something far superior—the GT3 RS—even though it currently seems like a far-off option. If I can at least drive one this year, I might be able to figure out how to buy one in five years.

It all started more than 20 years ago with the 996.2 GT3 RS, but it was also Porsche's attempt to revive a classic from the 1970s. BaT's auction page only displayed two because Porsche has produced fewer than 700 of these.

In contrast, the German manufacturer manufactured roughly 20,500 911 Turbo (996) cars. I've seen them sell on marketplaces dedicated to Porsches for between $200K and $350K.

Porsche 997 GT3 RS

The "997" was the name given to Porsche's sixth generation 911. When it first appeared in 2004, the 996 headlamps were taken off. Porsche reportedly produced over 200,000 of this model until 2013, which makes it slightly rarer than an FC RX-7 but far more common than an FD.

However, the second-generation GT3 RS didn't come out until 2006. The German manufacturer produced fewer than 1,200 of the 997.1 GT3 RS, and my main concern is whether it looks better black with orange or green with black rims.

The most expensive was a beautifully customized Shark Works 997.2 with 22,000 kilometers and a 4.1-liter engine. The new owner spent $338,000, which was $120,000 more than the 997.1, the lowest GT3 RS that year. If that's too much for your budget, the most affordable 2024 997 GT3 RS sold for $170,000.

This is despite the sticker price at the time of purchase being $216,000. In any case, I figured it out. This car costs about $20 on average. It dropped from $271K in 2023 to $262K in 2024.

Porsche 991 GT3 RS

Up until 2019, the dealership sold brand-new 991s. In 2011, the 991 series debuted. When Porsche changed the headlight design from the 996 to the 997, most people were presumably happy. I'm not sure, though, if giving up the manual transmission on the 991 GT3 RS was a wise decision.

Given that the PDK is an automotive masterpiece, it made sense from a performance standpoint. With 490 horsepower, the new GT3 RS beat the 996 version by 23 seconds around the Nurburgring.

The range of prices in 2023 was $176,000 to $299,000. Things were essentially the same last year, with the most expensive 991 GT3 RS costing $314,000 and the cheapest one costing $170,000. According to my comparison, the average prices only slightly dropped by about $500 between 2023 and 2024.

Generally speaking, the 991 GT3 RS costs $35,000 less than the 997, and as it ages, its price may even drop over the next two to four years. Even though the 997 is more rare and is considered by many to be the last genuine 911, there is no denying that the 991 is a vehicle with just as much power.

Porsche 992 GT3 RS

There were 21 GT3 RS cars sold on BaT in 2024 compared to 392 in 2023. Prices ranged from $335,000 to $487,500. It only serves to emphasize the high demand for these cars given their sticker prices, which are $242K for the cheapest and $339K for the most expensive.

Because I adore the ones that come with the Tribute to Carrera RS option, I would almost consider picking this path over a yellow one. But that's a problem for another time. You could purchase a brand-new 911 Turbo S and still have money left over for that special 997 that everyone is talking about, considering that a GT3 RS normally costs $405,000.