What to look for in a used GT3?

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05-25-2019, 07:35 PM

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I would add Sapphire blue to your list, check it out in person. I think it was still a standard color on the 18 GT3s before they replaced it with Miami.

As far as being worried about track use, as long as the previous owner wasn't an idiot I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you get a CPO (or even the remainder of the factory warranty).
Best of luck with your shopping

Sapphire is nice too but I see so many of the GT4 in SBM at autocross that it reminds me too much of the GT4. But I’m not opposed to it if we come across a good deal.

My big question is how can you tell if the previous owner was an idiot if the car is being sold by a dealer?

What do people consider the threshold for being a basically new car? 3000mi? 5000 mi? 10000 mi?

How much would you depreciate for mileage for a GT3?

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05-25-2019, 07:40 PM

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I love the LWBs. Doesn’t feel like a GT car without them

True.

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05-25-2019, 08:26 PM

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Hard to tell if an idiot, but a DME and looking at tire and brake wear are good starts.

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05-25-2019, 08:39 PM

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I've seen a few less than 1k still go for close to MSRP.

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05-26-2019, 01:03 PM

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You’ve already received some really good car buying topics to consider.
A professional PPI should include various body panels being tested for paint thickness. Improper paint thickness variations can reveal past body repairs... Keep in mind that “CarFax” is not a 100% reliable reporting tool.
Lastly, stripes added to a car (especially the hood), by a previous owner are sometimes used to hide expensive to repair paint chip damage...
Hope you find the perfect car for you!!! Being patient can pay off...
Cheers
JB