FWIW, about a year ago, I "upgraded" from a G25 to the GT3RS V2. I didn't really like the dampened FFB feel which made it feel heavier and much less responsive compared to the G25. My times actually deteriorated slightly, and I spent ages trying many setup options and FFB settings to improve the feel. BTW, I mainly was driving GTL.
I liked some of the features of the GT3 but never felt as comfy as with the G25.
After about 9 months, the "dodgy" paddle shifters failed / broke. These are quite flimsy on the GT3 unfortunately. I managed to get them repaired after buying new switches and adding springs (as advised by people here at RD).
I then found the G27 on sale and bought it. I've never been happier, love the FFB and responsiveness. My lap times returned too.
Now I have found my preferred combo, it is the G27 wheel matched to a set of Fanatec CSP Pedals. I've never had an faults with the G25 over 7 years, nor with the G27 so far. They seem more reliable to me.
In the end though, it comes down to personal preferences, and in my case the responsiveness, FFB feel, and reliability was the most important.