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Old 09-02-2011, 03:44 PM
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I don't think I've ever seen any other GT cars with that many miles. These cars are tough!

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Old 09-02-2011, 03:47 PM
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I love it, still has the PCCB..

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The 93,000 mile GT3 in the other thread just went up $5000 in value
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I am keeping mine forever.. !!
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Seems well priced. A new base-model VW GTI or a GT3... That's a really tough choice.
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Originally Posted by cfjan
I am keeping mine forever.. !!
...and I'm married to mine! Because if I ever get rid of it, I lose HALF!
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i was contemplating it already but ............ i'll keep mine also as long as i possibly can. Have been eyeballing the 997 GT3 many times, but can still see inside their tailpipes at 150 mph, so what's the point .........

And speaking of engine durability: i have not lost, or used, one (1) drop of oil in this years 5000 track miles ..........
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Cool find. The reliability of these cars keeps impressing me.
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And ....The 180.000 miles car has still the original drive train.
No overhaul whatsoever .....
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A nice 3.9 donor car



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