BMW CSL vs GT3 RS vs F430 CS

[taz_rocks_miami]

My other thread about the GT3 and GT3 RS got me thinking. I did a search and didn't find this comparison, so which of these street / track day cars would you choose? To the surprise of a few, I'd choose the GT3 RS. It's the only one with a proper manual, the Ferrari isn't practical for everyday use and the BMW looks too much like the "normal" M3.

[fisetdavid26]

I'm going with the F430 CS, because the 'base' F430 is already an incredible performer, so the CS is going to be madness... The GT3 RS is a close second though, the new 997 series is simple awesome. I guess with a good financial situation I would get the both of them.

[Cyco]

The CSL's normal looks are its best and worst points. That it does look normal whilst being a lot faster is an impressive trick when you just want to park it on the street. Still not the quietest or best riding car out there, and like the others no rear seats but it does have a boot.

A parked F430 CS will never be ignored in the same way, but will be massively faster at the track, and on twisty roads, they are not likely to be totally impractical - but that is partly user defined.

Depending where you are in the world a GT3 does not cause much stir when parked - but for the same reasons does not stir my heart strings either.

Being a fanboy the AMV8 N24 is the one for me

[taz_rocks_miami]

Depending where you are in the world a GT3 does not cause much stir when parked - but for the same reasons does not stir my heart strings either.

I agree if it's the GT3 but the RS is quite a head turner.

[Clique]

For me it has to be the M3 CSL..debadge it and put on a 316i badge then go hunting for ricers...

[Sauc3]

Being a fanboy the AMV8 N24 is the one for me

Being a fanboy I have to go for the Wiesmann GT.


He started it!

[Suka]

Given the choice of those 3 I would go for the Porsche aswell, even though I don't really like Porsches.

Given simply the money I would rather have a Lotus Exige S1, I could spend the rest on some more horses for the engine.

[Ferrer]

I suppose you meant the 360CS, since the F430 Scuderia (that's what it'll be called) isn't out yet.

For me basically it's the Porsche, altough all have to be fantastic. But the Ferrari is lacking 4 cylinders and the BMW has a stupid gearbox.

[clutch-monkey]

the CSL is the slowest and blandest looking - but i still love it but not for a track machine, just not up there imo.
the 430 is the fastest and best sounding but most expensive
GT3RS is the best blend for me, plus it has a proper manual

[Ingolstadt]

It's not a fair comparison.

It should've been:

F430 CS (Scuderia?) vs GT3 RS vs Gallardo Superleggara

[Street_Dreamer]

Being a fanboy I have to go for the Wiesmann GT.

He started it!

And i would have to agree
or
Gallardo Superleggera!? <--- that should be in the poll, and i'd go for it anyday...

[2ndclasscitizen]

I suppose you meant the 360CS, since the F430 Scuderia (that's what it'll be called) isn't out yet.

F430 Team? What a stupid name.

[Ferrer]

F430 Team? What a stupid name.

Well it makes sense since the historic name of Ferrari in the 30's back when Enzo raced Alfa Romeos was Scuderia Ferrari, and this being the most focused Dino to date...

Much better than Challenge Stradale in my opinion.

[baddabang]

Out of these 3, the Porsche.

I picked other, in favor of a Gallardo instead.

[Ingolstadt]

hey baddabang..... what car was that in your avatar?

Mosler MT900SC ?