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Old 09-10-2014, 11:08 PM
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Maybe I should have my head examined, but I decided to pass on a GT3 allocation and keep my C4S. I didn't want to give up the all wheel drive, glass sunroof and other creature comforts. The fixed wing was a bit over the top too. Unless you track these cars often, there are so few places you can really enjoy them close to their potential. Despite Porsche marketing, it just didn't seem worth it. Maybe I'm finally starting to shake the disease? Have I really found the car that makes me happy with what I've got, or us this a sign if old age?
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Sign of old age....
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Originally Posted by az audi
Sign of old age....
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Old 09-10-2014, 11:49 PM
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Starting two threads with the same title within one minute of each other is a sign of old age.
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Thumb fart. Definitely a sign of old age!
Old 09-11-2014, 02:31 AM
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it's a sign of getting wiser. unless you're going to track the GT3, it's a little bit factory rice with the crazy wing, race seats, etc. Looks very cool but seems odd unless you are going to track it.
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Rice?
Old 09-11-2014, 07:30 AM
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I also passed on a GT3 allocation. I am old.

Need a back seat for the kids and could not do without ventilated seats. Not crazy about driving on competition tires every day - rain sometimes just happens.

Got a turbo instead.
Old 09-11-2014, 07:38 AM
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Sometimes you buy the Car that is right for you, rather than the one that has the cool buzz about it. That's called wisdom.
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Originally Posted by onapex
it's a sign of getting wiser. unless you're going to track the GT3, it's a little bit factory rice with the crazy wing, race seats, etc. Looks very cool but seems odd unless you are going to track it.
"Factory Rice"- great new term
Old 09-11-2014, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by drcollie
Sometimes you buy the Car that is right for you, rather than the one that has the cool buzz about it. That's called wisdom.
Wisdom is (usually) another sign of old age... Just so we can beat this to death.
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someone wiser than me commented that the GT3 is a toy while the Carrera is car.
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Originally Posted by az audi
"Factory Rice"- great new term
It's actually a derogatory term..
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For those that passed on a GT3 allocation, had you placed a deposit or put your name on a list for a 991 GT3?

Ryan
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Originally Posted by reidry
For those that passed on a GT3 allocation, had you placed a deposit or put your name on a list for a 991 GT3?

Ryan
yes


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