All GT3's recalled
02-25-2014, 11:58 PM
#151
Drifting
02-26-2014, 12:05 AM
#152
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Silverrules. Sorry to hear you are departing before you even got a chance to drive this awesome machine. Buying a new model/platform is never for the faint-hearted. I think you will find the issue has been over blown and the remedy will not be open heart surgery so hopefully your car will have the updates shortly thereafter and you will find your buyer quickly enough without losing any $$$. My guess is in 5-10 years time this will be looked on as part of the mystic of the 991 GT3 and its controversial labor and subsequent laboured birth. A little like the 964 (which is now escallating in value out of control). I guess only time will tell...
02-26-2014, 12:12 AM
#153
Drifting
Silverrules. Sorry to hear you are departing before you even got a chance to drive this awesome machine. Buying a new model/platform is never for the faint-hearted. I think you will find the issue has been over blown and the remedy will not be open heart surgery so hopefully your car will have the updates shortly thereafter and you will find your buyer quickly enough without losing any $$$. My guess is in 5-10 years time this will be looked on as part of the mystic of the 991 GT3 and its controversial labor and subsequent laboured birth. A little like the 964 (which is now escallating in value out of control). I guess only time will tell...
No way in hell will I be selling the 991GT3. Are you kidding me Just need to time it right to sell the 997.2
02-26-2014, 12:22 AM
#154
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Phew! That's good. I didnt want to say it but I think that would be a mistake. I have no doubt all this controversy, intrigue and mystique will make the 991 GT3 very desirable much sooner than typical. Especially if we learn this "recall" is down to the head of a nut LOL. Actually I was kinda hoping this would scare everyone away so they stop building these shortly :-). There is rumour the GT3RS is actually a GT2RS. Turbo engined. I dont put much in it but would be coincidental as there was rumour form the factory some months ago the 991 GT3 will be the last of its breed. Anyway speculation is fun but driving is more fun...keep the faith!
02-26-2014, 07:30 AM
#156
Drifting
OK, I can imagine that it is not fun to have a new 6 figure Porsche taken away on a flatbed after a very rare, very firm "DO NOT DRIVE" order from the manufacturer.
But, quite frankly, that is service at the highest level right there. They come and pick it up. They'll come and bring it back.
And, I have not a single doubt that Porsche will cover payments for time missed and loaner cars... or, god forbid, an Enterprise rental. What they'll do for cash buyers is an interesting question, though.
Honestly, the level of service here is pretty freakin' awesome and, if anything, makes me MORE a P-car fanatic than less of one.
I'm impressed, Porsche.
But, quite frankly, that is service at the highest level right there. They come and pick it up. They'll come and bring it back.
And, I have not a single doubt that Porsche will cover payments for time missed and loaner cars... or, god forbid, an Enterprise rental. What they'll do for cash buyers is an interesting question, though.
Honestly, the level of service here is pretty freakin' awesome and, if anything, makes me MORE a P-car fanatic than less of one.
I'm impressed, Porsche.
02-26-2014, 01:11 PM
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Why is PAG taking so long to come up with a solution?
It is quite troubling for me, that Porsche AG is taking this long to resolve the GT3 fire issue. One would think that a company that produces and sells so many cars on a daily basis can resolve such an issue as this one relatively quickly. As much as I hate to say this, I think my next sports car is going to be a Ferrari. Fire from a glue is understandable but fires within the engine are an indication of negligence in quality control and testing. I wonder if Porsche subcontracts the GT3 production to a third party unit with in the company contractors. Do you guys think it was wise to pay a little over 130K for gt3 with 325 ft/lbs torque, when I could have gotten for less than that, a certified Ferrari 430 with 395ft/lbs torque and 490hp? 
02-26-2014, 01:32 PM
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It is quite troubling for me, that Porsche AG is taking this long to resolve the GT3 fire issue. One would think that a company that produces and sells so many cars on a daily basis can resolve such an issue as this one relatively quickly. As much as I hate to say this, I think my next sports car is going to be a Ferrari. Fire from a glue is understandable but fires within the engine are an indication of negligence in quality control and testing. I wonder if Porsche subcontracts the GT3 production to a third party unit with in the company contractors. Do you guys think it was wise to pay a little over 130K for gt3 with 325 ft/lbs torque, when I could have gotten for less than that, a certified Ferrari 430 with 395ft/lbs torque and 490hp?
02-26-2014, 01:43 PM
#159
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It is quite troubling for me, that Porsche AG is taking this long to resolve the GT3 fire issue. One would think that a company that produces and sells so many cars on a daily basis can resolve such an issue as this one relatively quickly. As much as I hate to say this, I think my next sports car is going to be a Ferrari. Fire from a glue is understandable but fires within the engine are an indication of negligence in quality control and testing. I wonder if Porsche subcontracts the GT3 production to a third party unit with in the company contractors. Do you guys think it was wise to pay a little over 130K for gt3 with 325 ft/lbs torque, when I could have gotten for less than that, a certified Ferrari 430 with 395ft/lbs torque and 490hp?
You are aware of all the Ferrari's that have caught fire right? Not sure you can really knock Porsche and then in the same paragraph talk about going to Ferrari. I'm sure Porsche will get this resolved.
02-26-2014, 03:06 PM
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You can get those torque/hp numbers for MUCH less than that if numbers are what you're after You are aware of all the Ferrari's that have caught fire right? Not sure you can really knock Porsche and then in the same paragraph talk about going to Ferrari. I'm sure Porsche will get this resolved.
You are aware of all the Ferrari's that have caught fire right? Not sure you can really knock Porsche and then in the same paragraph talk about going to Ferrari. I'm sure Porsche will get this resolved.
02-26-2014, 03:54 PM
#161
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I wouldn't call the .2GT3RS bullet proof. My engine shut off at 8k in 5th on the back straight at COTA last year because the cam bolts backed out. The car had 2k miles on it. In fact, after reading about that particular problem, I took it to my local Dealer when it had 1700 miles and told them they needed to pull the cam bolts out and lock tight them. The service guy said my car "was not in that group".. I said ok. one week later, I guess it was. For what could have been a about a $600 fix, Porsche ended up paying out over $22k in repairs....
