Hello Gents,

Before I start looking for a GT3 I'd like to learn as much as I can about the car.
Are there any good books out there that any of you can recommend? Something that would show the differences of the years. What accessories could be deleted etc..

The GT3 ran three years in the US, 2004, 2005, 2006 correct?

Why is it that I do not see any 996 GT3RS's for sale? Was it a non US car?

Another why is it, low mileage 996 GT3's are priced around 65-75K for about another 25K you could buy a 997 GT3RS...is the 996 that much better than the 997?


Thanks...

 

plenty of good books out there specifically on 996's. plenty of magazines continually run features on old gt3's:
try reading excellence or gtporsche.
the rs was not imported to the states, as like the 996 mk1 gt3 , it failed to comply to emissions, and other u.s. standards.
therefore you only got one choice of 996.
low mileage 996's have crept up in price recently, as they were priced too low ( in the u.s) and they have been found to be great value, so more demand, especially with collectors and frequent trackers who like the durability of the car.
997 is slightly improved in a few areas, making it more "streetable", but a lot of people prefer the rawness, simplicity and intimacy of the 996.

 

...and you will need to replace the diff...
Just wanted to get that in there before Crazy Canuk.

 

"6" GT3s were only made in '04 and '05. Apart from the Limited Slip issues that have come up, also pay attention to the coolant hose issues. Best fix there is to run Water Wetter so as not to throw coolant on a rear tire at speed...

Other than that, they are bullet proof on the track. The 6 is the most raw of the GT3s and will keep your hands full. It is all about the 3 "A's" with this car - "Alignment, Alignment, Alignment"...

Do a search on Rennlist. TONS of info in the archives...

Good luck.

-Blake

 

For me it is yes.

 

All you need to know is just how amazing this car is. Go drive one and you won't be able to walk away from it.

 

Nothing was really deleted. Rather, nobody really sat down and ordered leather wrapped seat belt covers, nav, etc.. The only must have IMHO is full leather interior unless of course it will be 100% track car.

Just 04 and 05. And for the most part just 04. The 05 cars were left over 04's as there is zero difference between them and don't command a higher premium.

RoW only

Those prices are pipe dreams for a 6GT3. The pricing is almost exclusively in the 50's with the occasional one in the high 40s and low 60s. The only exception to that is the one that has been taken care of and is FULL of track goodies. Then it is worth 60s. There are NO 6GT3's worth anything with a 7 starting the price. But totally stock, no goodies, standard miles will command mid 50's.

Welcome.


And I might add my must have list.........
1. Seat time, seat time, seat time.
2. Seat time, seat time, seat time.
3. When you want to start slapping on go fast parts after a couple track days, forgo that and read rules 1 and 2.

 

996 rs was also sold in new zealand, australia, and maybe sth africa and japan.

 

And are one of the few Porsches I would trade in my Mk1 CS for. Preferably with red wheels. Best GT3 ever?

 

my favourite most definitely.

 

MkI CS'es rock!

I dont they really got the praise they deserved, when they emerged they were just so much better than anything else around!

 

I'll take a 6-RS anyday!

 

yep they are pretty special cars!

 

You can make a 2004 feel like a 2004RS.

But you can't make any of them feel like a Mk1..

Will always be the one..

 

LOVIN THE NEW AVATAR!!!!