GT3 is sold... already regretting it
02-03-2012, 10:02 AM
#1
GT3 is sold... already regretting it
Hey all,
Some of you had probably noticed that i had my GT3 up for sale for a couple of weeks. I really didn't expect to sell it until spring rolled around. A fellow Rennlister contacted me and we exchanged messages back and forth for a couple of days. Didn't think much of it at the time but about a week later he emailed saying he was ready to buy if we could work out a deal. A little bit of negotiating and I had a wire transfer in my account that day.
This was my first p-car and i absolutely loved it. I never got a chance to get her on the track but i did have some great times with it on the street. By far one of the best cars i have ever driven. It never failed to put a smile on my face. Unfortunately, I will be moving in a couple of months which had prompted me to put it for sale. I am moving to the city where i would have anxiety worrying about the car all of the time. It would surely be better off with another enthusiast.
The buyer is having her shipped out to CA and arranged with Intercity Lines to have it transported early next week. I popped in the garage and lifted the cover off her last night and was upset that she was leaving. The thought of if i made the right choice definitely has been going through my head lately, but in the end this will not be my last GT3. I will surely be back at one point in the future to pick up where i have left off.
I just wanted to take the time now to thank all of you for welcoming me into the community and making me feel at home. I appreciate all of your recommendations, help and advice that you have given me in the past. I hope to be back soon!
Some of you had probably noticed that i had my GT3 up for sale for a couple of weeks. I really didn't expect to sell it until spring rolled around. A fellow Rennlister contacted me and we exchanged messages back and forth for a couple of days. Didn't think much of it at the time but about a week later he emailed saying he was ready to buy if we could work out a deal. A little bit of negotiating and I had a wire transfer in my account that day.
This was my first p-car and i absolutely loved it. I never got a chance to get her on the track but i did have some great times with it on the street. By far one of the best cars i have ever driven. It never failed to put a smile on my face. Unfortunately, I will be moving in a couple of months which had prompted me to put it for sale. I am moving to the city where i would have anxiety worrying about the car all of the time. It would surely be better off with another enthusiast.
The buyer is having her shipped out to CA and arranged with Intercity Lines to have it transported early next week. I popped in the garage and lifted the cover off her last night and was upset that she was leaving. The thought of if i made the right choice definitely has been going through my head lately, but in the end this will not be my last GT3. I will surely be back at one point in the future to pick up where i have left off.
I just wanted to take the time now to thank all of you for welcoming me into the community and making me feel at home. I appreciate all of your recommendations, help and advice that you have given me in the past. I hope to be back soon!
02-03-2012, 10:16 AM
#2
Soon you will be back !
You are leaving now the 996 GT3 community, but I am joining in !
Sold my 997.2 C4S PDK 8 months ago (boring !) and 3 weeks ago I got myself a black 996 GT3, with a bit less than 6K miles, perfect condition -- I was told this is the best, most fun (not the fastest) GT3, so I hope to fall in love with her soon !!!
You are leaving now the 996 GT3 community, but I am joining in !
Sold my 997.2 C4S PDK 8 months ago (boring !) and 3 weeks ago I got myself a black 996 GT3, with a bit less than 6K miles, perfect condition -- I was told this is the best, most fun (not the fastest) GT3, so I hope to fall in love with her soon !!!
02-03-2012, 11:38 AM
#4
Nordschleife Master
GT3 is sold... already regretting it
At least, since you haven't had a chance to go to the track, you won't quite miss it as much.Soon you will be back !
You are leaving now the 996 GT3 community, but I am joining in !
Sold my 997.2 C4S PDK 8 months ago (boring !) and 3 weeks ago I got myself a black 996 GT3, with a bit less than 6K miles, perfect condition -- I was told this is the best, most fun (not the fastest) GT3, so I hope to fall in love with her soon !!!
You are leaving now the 996 GT3 community, but I am joining in !
Sold my 997.2 C4S PDK 8 months ago (boring !) and 3 weeks ago I got myself a black 996 GT3, with a bit less than 6K miles, perfect condition -- I was told this is the best, most fun (not the fastest) GT3, so I hope to fall in love with her soon !!!
02-03-2012, 11:40 AM
#5
Nordschleife Master
02-03-2012, 12:19 PM
#6
Rennlist Member
similar situation. I actually did some track days with my 997TT in the fall with a pro driver as a paid coach. I realized as much fun as the car was on the street, it wasn't a great track car.
I also realized that the car wasn't also as much fun on the street as it used to be. I took a gigantic leap and bought a dedicated track car, trailer, and tow vehicle all in the past couple of weeks!
Was undecided on whether I would sell the turbo or not and posted on 6speed that i was thinking of selling it. was contacted by someone who came by that day to look at the car. he had a bank check with him and took the car that night.
This was a few weeks ago and I also miss the car. Especially since the track car is still in CA. Hoping I did the right thing.
I also realized that the car wasn't also as much fun on the street as it used to be. I took a gigantic leap and bought a dedicated track car, trailer, and tow vehicle all in the past couple of weeks!
Was undecided on whether I would sell the turbo or not and posted on 6speed that i was thinking of selling it. was contacted by someone who came by that day to look at the car. he had a bank check with him and took the car that night.
This was a few weeks ago and I also miss the car. Especially since the track car is still in CA. Hoping I did the right thing.
02-03-2012, 08:47 PM
#7
Nordschleife Master
similar situation. I actually did some track days with my 997TT in the fall with a pro driver as a paid coach. I realized as much fun as the car was on the street, it wasn't a great track car.
I also realized that the car wasn't also as much fun on the street as it used to be. I took a gigantic leap and bought a dedicated track car, trailer, and tow vehicle all in the past couple of weeks!
Was undecided on whether I would sell the turbo or not and posted on 6speed that i was thinking of selling it. was contacted by someone who came by that day to look at the car. he had a bank check with him and took the car that night.
This was a few weeks ago and I also miss the car. Especially since the track car is still in CA. Hoping I did the right thing.
I also realized that the car wasn't also as much fun on the street as it used to be. I took a gigantic leap and bought a dedicated track car, trailer, and tow vehicle all in the past couple of weeks!
Was undecided on whether I would sell the turbo or not and posted on 6speed that i was thinking of selling it. was contacted by someone who came by that day to look at the car. he had a bank check with him and took the car that night.
This was a few weeks ago and I also miss the car. Especially since the track car is still in CA. Hoping I did the right thing.
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02-03-2012, 08:50 PM
#8
Nordschleife Master
02-03-2012, 10:01 PM
#9
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02-03-2012, 10:29 PM
#11
Rennlist Member
The car should leave CA next Fri and it's maiden voyage will be March 3 at VIR. It'll probably snow.
02-04-2012, 01:06 AM
#12
Burning Brakes
Sold my 2011 GT3 last October and really missed it when I went to Chin DE events at VIR and Road Atlanta with my Boxster Spyder. A very nice 996 Cup should be mine later next week, that should take care of my withdrawal issue.