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Old 01-19-2011, 11:50 AM
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I am a recent departure from 964-land, am I am interested in a 996 GT3, must be low miles (no stories, little/no track), prefer red or silver. I am Porsche-less and need to rectify that lack with a most visceral 911. I've been tempted by the 997 mk1 GT3, but I think it must be the 6.
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Originally Posted by jlr
I've been tempted by the 997 mk1 GT3, but I think it must be the 6.
Good call. Enjoy the hunt.
Old 01-19-2011, 12:09 PM
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Good luck finding the uber rare silver GT3
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Originally Posted by Michael B.
Good call. Enjoy the hunt.
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Old 01-19-2011, 01:06 PM
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Don't let track time deter you.
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Remember a post on rl for a red 6gt3 being sold by switchcars.com. Mike
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Mike you do have a strong memory!

This was like 5 days ago. : )
Old 01-19-2011, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jlr
I am a recent departure from 964-land, am I am interested in a 996 GT3, must be low miles (no stories, little/no track), prefer red or silver. I am Porsche-less and need to rectify that lack with a most visceral 911. I've been tempted by the 997 mk1 GT3, but I think it must be the 6.
the 6 is great

There is a nice 997.1 GT3 for 72k on six speed
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Originally Posted by Izzone
the 6 is great

There is a nice 997.1 GT3 for 72k on six speed
Yes and to think for $72k you get a free Cadillac Escalade style navigation screen, no charge Volvo like stability management and a Jaguar sedan sunroof to boot!

What a deal.
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Michael you are trully "in shape" today : )
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The 997 GT3 I drove was fantastic, felt very serious and fastened down, but it fell short of the "religious experience" attained with 6 GT3. Haven't driven the 7 GT3 mk2. Thanks for your input so far.
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Originally Posted by 911SLOW
Michael you are trully "in shape" today : )
Razor sharp reflexes just like the 6 : ). Mike
Old 01-20-2011, 12:28 AM
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switchcars.com has both red and silver 6gt3 for sale.
doug is straight shooter. price may be high but cars are usually good.
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I also thought the Silver car was priced a little high for the market, but if you plan to track, its got a good start on all the track goodies.

Unless its a track rat, and the front end is sand-blasted, I also would not let track time deter anyone. In my short ownership experience, and fron reading here, the cars are nearly bulletproof (especially when tracked), but a service history gives me a nice warm and fuzzy.
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I'm out of practice, but over the past few years I do try to do a handful of DEs a year, but am not a track junkie by any means. I'd buy this car as a weekend fun car, very occasional commuter, and occasional DE. So not sure that I want a car that is set up primarily for track.


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