997 GT3 Prelim Order Guide
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Originally Posted by Billy Wyatt
Do the order guides also have pricing of accessories??
And most of the options are getting into the "If you have to ask..." range.
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Originally Posted by AW
I will try to work with my dealer to order my car without sunroof. If this fails (and it probably will), I'll cancel my order. I want a sports car. I can take some luxury items but have to stop somewhere. And no, I won't buy an RS. Not worth it since most of the goodies won't make it here.
Maybe I'll go luxury the whole way and will get a TT, or another brand.
AW
Maybe I'll go luxury the whole way and will get a TT, or another brand.
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Originally Posted by Hank Cohn
Guys,
I completely understand the issue here, however, it is an easy panel (the roof) to replace should you choose to delete it yourself. This is reminiscent of the 996 VS 993 discussions. The new GT3 looks to be objectively better in every measurable category.
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I completely understand the issue here, however, it is an easy panel (the roof) to replace should you choose to delete it yourself. This is reminiscent of the 996 VS 993 discussions. The new GT3 looks to be objectively better in every measurable category.
Hank
I wouldn't admit it to the dealer, but I'll take the car even with the electric hole in the roof and then get a piece of CF painted and clip it in there. It's not that hard to get the sunroof out of a 993, I hope the 996/997 design is as convenient. I hope I can get a nice new sheet of Alcantara up there too ... but again, why? For US$100K+ and probably 1000-1500 potential sales in the US (counting people deleting from the Carrera/Turbo/GT2/RS lines) surely they can work on their budget or petition the DOT for some sanity check? Surely a car without a hole in the roof is as safe or safer? (pardon my grammar)
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Originally Posted by brianbento
are you posting it up on here so we can take a peep? Thanks
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If the 997 GT3 is only sold with sunroof... the only way you can prove to Porsche AG that they blew it is not to buy one of these cars.
Buying it and fixing it is crazy! How much money do you have to waste?
Buying it and fixing it is crazy! How much money do you have to waste?
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Carrera GT and enthusiast,
I didn't mean put a plug in the sunroof hole, I meant replace the roof panel itself. I had to do this once on my 996 Cup car (hood pins not in!). It really wasn't very expensive. I agree that I would rather purchase the car w/o the sun roof, however, that small detail wouldn't hinder my buy decision given the incredible-sounding performance the car has demonstrated to the press so far. In fact, I would probably use the sunroof driving around town if I didn't have a choice at purchase time. I try hard not to waste money at all and would most likely leave the roof alone. Hard to talk about not wasting money and GT3s in the same paragraph.
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I didn't mean put a plug in the sunroof hole, I meant replace the roof panel itself. I had to do this once on my 996 Cup car (hood pins not in!). It really wasn't very expensive. I agree that I would rather purchase the car w/o the sun roof, however, that small detail wouldn't hinder my buy decision given the incredible-sounding performance the car has demonstrated to the press so far. In fact, I would probably use the sunroof driving around town if I didn't have a choice at purchase time. I try hard not to waste money at all and would most likely leave the roof alone. Hard to talk about not wasting money and GT3s in the same paragraph.
Hank
Last edited by Hank Cohn; 06-10-2006 at 06:51 PM.
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I think the only way for us to be heard is to write them real letters and include your current VIN.
If anyone knows the correct person to write to, please post here.
I will be sure to let them know that as a 996 Turbo owner who is capable of purchasing the 997 GT3, that I would rather get a used 996 GT3 than a 997 GT3 with sunroof.
If anyone knows the correct person to write to, please post here.
I will be sure to let them know that as a 996 Turbo owner who is capable of purchasing the 997 GT3, that I would rather get a used 996 GT3 than a 997 GT3 with sunroof.
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Hank;
Sorry, I misunderstood you... but I would rather you spent your money on something else than a 'top' job on a new undamaged car.
stuka;
I will make some telephone calls to PCNA and see who might give a darn. I have found it hard to influence Porsche AG (in advance) other than not buying a particular model I don't like.
Sorry, I misunderstood you... but I would rather you spent your money on something else than a 'top' job on a new undamaged car.
stuka;
I will make some telephone calls to PCNA and see who might give a darn. I have found it hard to influence Porsche AG (in advance) other than not buying a particular model I don't like.
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this hole on the top sh*t just ruined my day.
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Originally Posted by mooty
this hole on the top sh*t just ruined my day.
I confirmed with my dealer (Carlsen Porsche) that the 997 GT3 will come with a sunroof, and that there is no "delete sunroof" option. He further replied:
Correct. There will NOT be a sunroof-delete option. All GT3s, including the RS, will have sunroofs
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Originally Posted by ltcjmramos
Mooty, how about this to really make your day:
I confirmed with my dealer (Carlsen Porsche) that the 997 GT3 will come with a sunroof, and that there is no "delete sunroof" option. He further replied:
Correct. There will NOT be a sunroof-delete option. All GT3s, including the RS, will have sunroofs
I confirmed with my dealer (Carlsen Porsche) that the 997 GT3 will come with a sunroof, and that there is no "delete sunroof" option. He further replied:
Correct. There will NOT be a sunroof-delete option. All GT3s, including the RS, will have sunroofs
ok, you must let me drive your z06 when it shows up. maybe i will love it.
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Originally Posted by mooty
ahhhhhh.....
ok, you must let me drive your z06 when it shows up. maybe i will love it.
ok, you must let me drive your z06 when it shows up. maybe i will love it.
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Originally Posted by ltcjmramos
Frankly, "just" going to keep the 996 GT3, and hope I can keep it on the track. Gotta quit buying (and selling) all these g-d cars.
sorry, i think that's lieutenant commander right?
Last edited by mooty; 06-12-2006 at 10:49 PM.