Need Some 996 GT3 Guidance... Thanks!!
#16
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I sold my 993 for a GT3 45,000 miles ago.
The GT3 is clearly more fun and desirable to drive.
Only regret was that the 993 was paid for and the GT3 values took a nose dive about a year after I bought it.
The only problems I have had in the last 45,000 miles was the ignition lock was replaced under warranty and I had a leaky seal on the back side of the engine (not the rear main seal), which was another easy warranty fix. I drive it every day.
The GT3 is clearly more fun and desirable to drive.
Only regret was that the 993 was paid for and the GT3 values took a nose dive about a year after I bought it.
The only problems I have had in the last 45,000 miles was the ignition lock was replaced under warranty and I had a leaky seal on the back side of the engine (not the rear main seal), which was another easy warranty fix. I drive it every day.
#17
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A few extra points.
If you do need the back seats a shop that does a lot of PCA track prep for our area just dropped used rear seats in a GT3 with no issues.
Take a test drive. You will probably love the ride and the response of the car, but make sure before you spend $50K+. My wife loved my prior 02 C4S and hates the GT3. That cost me an 06 Cayman S for her!
If you plan on tracking the car you may want to look for a car with the sport seats and / or a car with a roll bar, 5 point harness & seats. You will end up there anyways if you like putting it on the track.
Use the internet and cast a wide net. I bought my car a year ago and went 900 miles to get it. I ended up with a car from an auction with 45K miles, no history but with obvious track time (weeds in the radiators, beat up panels under the car etc.). The good news I got it cheap - $44K; the bad news I put a lot of money in to it after I bought it. I would have been better off buying other lower mileage, cleaner GT3's with known histories that were priced, at the time in the $58K to $62K range. Now that I have the car running as strong as a mad bull I'm OK with the outcome, but the truth is I should have paid more up front for a better car.
If you do need the back seats a shop that does a lot of PCA track prep for our area just dropped used rear seats in a GT3 with no issues.
Take a test drive. You will probably love the ride and the response of the car, but make sure before you spend $50K+. My wife loved my prior 02 C4S and hates the GT3. That cost me an 06 Cayman S for her!
If you plan on tracking the car you may want to look for a car with the sport seats and / or a car with a roll bar, 5 point harness & seats. You will end up there anyways if you like putting it on the track.
Use the internet and cast a wide net. I bought my car a year ago and went 900 miles to get it. I ended up with a car from an auction with 45K miles, no history but with obvious track time (weeds in the radiators, beat up panels under the car etc.). The good news I got it cheap - $44K; the bad news I put a lot of money in to it after I bought it. I would have been better off buying other lower mileage, cleaner GT3's with known histories that were priced, at the time in the $58K to $62K range. Now that I have the car running as strong as a mad bull I'm OK with the outcome, but the truth is I should have paid more up front for a better car.
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how much you want to spend?
garage queen, track *****, or weekend driver?
we can help you look. some cars are never advertised.
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Firefisher- I'd 2nd that, been looking for several months & these guys have been super. I've looked & driven a few but more importantly passed on several that I thought were good but the guys here (who had already seen them) waived me off. Right now I'm close on 1 and in the hunt on another- both in CA- and couldn't be different but the guys here are helpful.
I'd also 2nd the earlier comments about N&D seller. All the business deals I've ever done had to be fair for both parties so while I want a good deal (and won't buy emotionally) & I also want a fair one. It's a small group, eh?
I'd also 2nd the earlier comments about N&D seller. All the business deals I've ever done had to be fair for both parties so while I want a good deal (and won't buy emotionally) & I also want a fair one. It's a small group, eh?
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Oh yeah, its white also....
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Oh, since you're going to have to do the toe links anyway (500$) try and find one that already has this mod.
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