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I was lucky to grab this car by calling my old salesman who sold me my 50th. It just came off the trailer yesterday. And for those who havent ordered yet or mulling things over just a few thoughts. I called my old salesman Giovanni Bucci, who was at Walters(but moved to Newport) because he had a allocation closing in a few days and I was going to take it. This one was on the floor and it was like what I was going to order but 2 differences: I was going to order metallic Carrara White and this one was regular white, and I though about ordering leather. This one is non leather. This one HAS front axle lift and that was the only HAVE to HAVE for me anyway. The 2 GT3s I had before were non leather and I never noticed while having gobs of fun, so it worked out. Plus in this case leather was going to be a VERY expensive option!!!(if I ordered it and then paid the whole ADM) I was extremely lucky to have called at the right time for this one to become available. I went to the local store to look at metallic white and I couldn't tell from 10 feet between the two and the regular white paint is very good.
The ADM on this car was half the ADM of the to be ordered car, so no brainer for me. After reading some of the threads here I learned a lot about some of the options I was going to get or not get, like the 18 ways which are in the 50th, but lots of you said the 4 ways are more comfortable. After sitting in these 2 cars back to back I have to agree. The 4 ways are at least as comfortable. I had thought about the PDLS but these new lights have the 4 dashed daytime running lights and kind of look LIKE the PDLS so that worked out. This one doesn't have the cornering lights but I am usually not in the car in twisties at night, so its not too bad to leave out the PDLS.
I thought about the radio delete because I wasn't going to pay for Bose again when I listen to talk radio 90% of the time. But I have to admit the infotainment center is VERY nice for a no cost option. The apple car play is a very nice feature and you can watch a movie on the DVD I watched part of Bridge of Spies just as a test. WAY better than a 991.1. It has SiriusXM built in but your phone ipod will get you all the music apps you want so why is satellite radio even needed?
If you are coming from a TT or GTS something else the GT3 is a beast, its much noisier and while much nicer riding and compliant compared to my old Manthey 996 GT3 it is going to be a much bumpier than your Turbo or GTS. But the thrill and driving experience is just a blast compared to a non GT car. Its an amazing machine. I havent had a GT3 since 09 and I am so glad to have one back. Good luck to all you who are waiting. Now my only problem is winter is here and the snow is around the corner, so I might be an expert in the Infotainment system by the time the spring gets here.
One thing I noticed was even tho this is a PDK it has noises like the single mass flywheel I had in both my other GT3s, it kind of put a smile on my face. I know this has the dual mass but noticably lightened from the 50th PDK.
Just got it in the garage by the 50th
Engine bay/Cover is very nice
Its nice to have the alcantara wheel back in my hand.
The new infotainment center is leaps forward from the 991.1
Watching "Bridge of Spies" in the garage
Thank and I want to give you guys more pics, but just as the car got here, we are having our first snow of the year! I thought for sure it would happen the day before the
car got here and here it is. At least I can sit in it!
I was lucky to grab this car by calling my old salesman who sold me my 50th. It just came off the trailer yesterday. And for those who havent ordered yet or mulling things over just a few thoughts. I called my old salesman Giovanni Bucci, who was at Walters(but moved to Newport) because he had a allocation closing in a few days and I was going to take it. This one was on the floor and it was like what I was going to order but 2 differences: I was going to order metallic Carrara White and this one was regular white, and I though about ordering leather. This one is non leather. This one HAS front axle lift and that was the only HAVE to HAVE for me anyway. The 2 GT3s I had before were non leather and I never noticed while having gobs of fun, so it worked out. Plus in this case leather was going to be a VERY expensive option!!!(if I ordered it and then paid the whole ADM) I was extremely lucky to have called at the right time for this one to become available. I went to the local store to look at metallic white and I couldn't tell from 10 feet between the two and the regular white paint is very good.
The ADM on this car was half the ADM of the to be ordered car, so no brainer for me. After reading some of the threads here I learned a lot about some of the options I was going to get or not get, like the 18 ways which are in the 50th, but lots of you said the 4 ways are more comfortable. After sitting in these 2 cars back to back I have to agree. The 4 ways are at least as comfortable. I had thought about the PDLS but these new lights have the 4 dashed daytime running lights and kind of look LIKE the PDLS so that worked out. This one doesn't have the cornering lights but I am usually not in the car in twisties at night, so its not too bad to leave out the PDLS.
I thought about the radio delete because I wasn't going to pay for Bose again when I listen to talk radio 90% of the time. But I have to admit the infotainment center is VERY nice for a no cost option. The apple car play is a very nice feature and you can watch a movie on the DVD I watched part of Bridge of Spies just as a test. WAY better than a 991.1. It has SiriusXM built in but your phone ipod will get you all the music apps you want so why is satellite radio even needed?
If you are coming from a TT or GTS something else the GT3 is a beast, its much noisier and while much nicer riding and compliant compared to my old Manthey 996 GT3 it is going to be a much bumpier than your Turbo or GTS. But the thrill and driving experience is just a blast compared to a non GT car. Its an amazing machine. I havent had a GT3 since 09 and I am so glad to have one back. Good luck to all you who are waiting. Now my only problem is winter is here and the snow is around the corner, so I might be an expert in the Infotainment system by the time the spring gets here.
One thing I noticed was even tho this is a PDK it has noises like the single mass flywheel I had in both my other GT3s, it kind of put a smile on my face. I know this has the dual mass but noticably lightened from the 50th PDK.
Just got it in the garage by the 50th
Engine bay/Cover is very nice
Its nice to have the alcantara wheel back in my hand.
The new infotainment center is leaps forward from the 991.1
Watching "Bridge of Spies" in the garage
Drifting last year it starting snowing around now and didnt stop till March. Worst winter in 58 years I heard. Usually we have 12 inches a year. 3 here 2 there etc etc.
Drifting last year it starting snowing around now and didnt stop till March. Worst winter in 58 years I heard. Usually we have 12 inches a year. 3 here 2 there etc etc.
are you near Boise? I have a brother there. Says he might get snow from mid dec to March, but usually melts after several days of Idaho winter sun, so 80% of the winter there isn’t snow on the road, even if there are quite a few storms each year.
Oldguy - Congratulations on your new .2. Can you elaborate on how you will use both cars in the stable? My concern is that the GT3 and GTS in my garage would be redundant.
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12-15-2017, 09:48 PM
A few thoughts about the 991.2 GT3.
