Finally got to see a .2 gt3 up close in person at cars and coffee. Had some seat time in a .1 on track, but it didn't have the carbon buckets and of course, no manual. This guy had his spec on point. ceramics, carbon buckets, 6mt. I've put my 458 up for sale (had it 3 years) and i think i'll be moving into a 6 speed gt3 in the next few months
The GT3 is more reliable, better built, newer tech. I still get an NA motor with a 9000 rpm redline. And i can get a 6 speed. I'd say it would probably be cheaper to maintain than a 10 year old ferrari as well. Plus my dealer will be 1.5 hours away rather than 6 hours.
Overall i'll be getting a newer car, won't really lose any money (used 458 is about the same price as a new gt3), so i really see no downsides to the upgrade
I'll still probably miss the exotic ferrari looks and just how low/wide it is.
I did see an RS later on that day too (maybe a sign??)