(ex)GT3 owners stop whining
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I agree 100%.
I use my GT3 all the time as well and I live in the city.
No, its not too low.
No its not too loud.
And no it's not a rough ride.
Bora this thread was a great idea.
For the whining ones, You shouldn't join the Navy if you get sea sick.
I use my GT3 all the time as well and I live in the city.
No, its not too low.
No its not too loud.
And no it's not a rough ride.
Bora this thread was a great idea.
For the whining ones, You shouldn't join the Navy if you get sea sick.
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I also LOVE my GT3 and can't wait to take it to Laguna Seca next Month. I plan to keep it stock at least for the first track event and upgrade it slowly as my driving skill is improved to match up with the car's capability.
The only thing I have to be careful about for street driving is its ground clearence as it will bottom out easily on rough roads, especially during weekend drives through the Canyons.
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'04 GT3 white
'00 Boxster (sold, sadly...)
'05 Subaru GT Limited
'05 BMW 325i
The only thing I have to be careful about for street driving is its ground clearence as it will bottom out easily on rough roads, especially during weekend drives through the Canyons.
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'04 GT3 white
'00 Boxster (sold, sadly...)
'05 Subaru GT Limited
'05 BMW 325i
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Well, I suppose I'll have to throw in my sentiments as well. I drive mine every day, track it every chance I get (at least monthly), and I just can't keep the smile off of my face! Now tell me, what more can you ask for??
Geoff.
Geoff.
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Well, after driving it on the track, I found it to be very un-fun on the crappy and crowded roads around here. Yes, it is an awesome car, and I knew exactly what I was getting into, but I didn't realize how much more important it would be to go racing again, than to putter around the streets with a 400 hp beast. I can't even drive it to work because I live 3 miles from the office and would have to leave it on the street all day. Yes, if I had the money to keep it AND race then there would be no issue. But I don't, and I know that I will miss it BECAUSE it is such a terrific performing car.
BTW Bora, I do take it as a flame. Too bad that you are not astute enough to realize that I was not complaining about my car at all, but about the situation that lead me to make the decision to sell it.
BTW Bora, I do take it as a flame. Too bad that you are not astute enough to realize that I was not complaining about my car at all, but about the situation that lead me to make the decision to sell it.
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Larry Herman
2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB
2018 Tesla Model 3 - Electricity can be fun!
Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
Past Flames:
1994 RS America Club Racer
2004 GT3 Track Car
1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.
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My only complain was how many times I scrapped the damn front lip but I only mentioned that a couple of times... other than that, the car was completely awesome!
The stereo sucks? Does it come with stereo???? I must have missed it, I was too busy listening to the engine!
a true driver's car!
The stereo sucks? Does it come with stereo???? I must have missed it, I was too busy listening to the engine!
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
Well, after driving it on the track, I found it to be very un-fun on the crappy and crowded roads around here. Yes, it is an awesome car, and I knew exactly what I was getting into, but I didn't realize how much more important it would be to go racing again, than to putter around the streets with a 400 hp beast. I can't even drive it to work because I live 3 miles from the office and would have to leave it on the street all day. Yes, if I had the money to keep it AND race then there would be no issue. But I don't, and I know that I will miss it BECAUSE it is such a terrific performing car.
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As far as parking the car outside during the work day, I think of it as "It's a car"
Do I drive it to the most crowded mall in the area and jam it between two Hummers? No. But I figure, when it sits lonely in the garage, then neither the car nor the owner is getting any fun. So if it needs to be parked outside, then be it.
This was not directly intended at you, but I guess your post was the last straw for me and I read it at least 4 times before I posted this (2-3 days later). And believe me, if you read your own post with a neutral eye, you will find that it is all about justifying your sale of the car by saying how the car was bad, it was no fun on the street etc.
The fact is that the car DID NOT fit your needs/personality. It was not bad, it was not unreliable, and in engineering we call this "functioning as designed."
I hope you enjoy the Boxster S/M3 convertible. Frankly, even those are too fast for your needs, I think you should look at an 06 Miata. At least in that car, you can keep your foot down for more than a few seconds at a time and still stay under legal limits. Yep, it is not made in germany, but still a fine car nevertheless.
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Originally Posted by gt3racerich
The reasons everyone gives for selling are the reasons I bought it.
Rich.
Rich.
The GT3 is a smoother ride than my M3 was with all that track stuff. I thought the M3 was a decent ride like that though....so a stiff ride aint a factor for me!
I love this car, and like most all of you, I drive it as much as i can and am always smiling afterwards.... Also, when I have to go out of town, I can hardly wait to jump back in "Sid" and wind him up. So much fun....I think I shall keep it forever (or till 100K when the ext. warr. runs out!).
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Originally Posted by bora
Interesting, I thought we had the worst roads around the country (DOT survey) here in Northern CA.
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Originally Posted by bora
if you read your own post with a neutral eye, you will find that it is all about justifying your sale of the car by saying how the car was bad, it was no fun on the street etc.
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I think this thread has more to do with bringing back the feeling of why we bought the car in the first place. I agree with Bora, there have a been a lot of ugly "downer" threads about what the GT3 is and it was getting a little "old lady-ish" on here and it isn't just direct to anyone member or poster.
It just sounds so moronic to hear guys complain...complain about a GT3? - are you kidding me?
I can understand complaining of a Toyota Tercel, but complaining about a car that is as capable as a GT3. We need to give our heads a shake.
Bora, thanks for the kick in the ***, I think we all needed it.
It just sounds so moronic to hear guys complain...complain about a GT3? - are you kidding me?
I can understand complaining of a Toyota Tercel, but complaining about a car that is as capable as a GT3. We need to give our heads a shake.
Bora, thanks for the kick in the ***, I think we all needed it.
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Originally Posted by Larry Herman
Well, after driving it on the track, I found it to be very un-fun on the crappy and crowded roads around here. Yes, it is an awesome car, and I knew exactly what I was getting into, but I didn't realize how much more important it would be to go racing again, than to putter around the streets with a 400 hp beast. I can't even drive it to work because I live 3 miles from the office and would have to leave it on the street all day. Yes, if I had the money to keep it AND race then there would be no issue. But I don't, and I know that I will miss it BECAUSE it is such a terrific performing car.