Back in a CSL.. or 997 GT3?

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That is the question chaps...

As some of you will know I sold my CSL around 18 months ago now to buy my first house... missed it every day since. Anyway, to cut a long story short, I've just sold the house and wont be buying another for a good while yet so looking to put the money back into a car.

I've had a few normal M3's since, but after having the CSL they felt so compromised and didn't gel with them at all..

But, before I jump back into another CSL (if I can find a good one!!!) I want to weigh up whether it's worth trying a 997 GT3. Whilst I loved my CSL, I have a fair bit more to play with this time and before it goes back into another property I thought it would be good to try something a bit more serious...

I've looked at GT3s, GTRs, F430s Maser GT etc, but the only one I can see as being as easy to live with in terms of not being scared to leave it parked up anywhere or drive it in anger is the GT3. Plus GT3 is the only one that has servicing/running costs similar to the CSL.

Only thing that puts me off is the manual in the GT3s as I love the SMG of the CSL and find it much easier to work with on track - but I'm sure I'd get used to that and just have to learn to master heal and toe...

Any thoughts much appreciated! And in the meantime if anyone is thinking of selling up please let me know!

Thanks,
James