Trade in my '05 997 Carrera S for 997 GT3?
12-05-2006, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Colm
My first thought is there has been no confirmation of any 08 production yet.
My second thought is that there is no real comparison between the 2 cars their concept and execution are completely different. The 997S is a "sporting" car; and the GT3 is a true "sports" car.
Hopefully that whets your appetite!
My second thought is that there is no real comparison between the 2 cars their concept and execution are completely different. The 997S is a "sporting" car; and the GT3 is a true "sports" car.
Hopefully that whets your appetite!
12-05-2006, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MHC2S
A 997S is not a sports car, but just a sporting car?? What drugs are you on???
"By the criteria outlined (I was jesting, sort of about the "sporting " car above) it seems as if the GT3 would be a much more purposeful tool for you. You will find substanial differences (all better) in every aspect of the car, and since you don't need the rear seats there is no downside; except curbs and an extra spoiler(wear item) will fix that.
To get an idea of the differences go out and compare a 996 and 996 GT3 and you will begin to get a seat of the pants feel for the changes in store, except the execution in the 997 GT3 is flawless (imo).
Things you will notice immediately: Turn in is immediate, power is greater, brakes are better, chassis is stiffer, shifting is more precise, exhaust sounds are like a drug (you want more and more). It is a car that you will want to drive and drive. Oops! time for another spoiler
Hopefully that whets your appetite!"
12-05-2006, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by aterpins
Is that a 959 on the lift in the red GT3 pic at the dealer????
12-06-2006, 12:09 AM
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i have had a few 996gt3's and i had a brief drive in a 997gt3 today. though brief, i concur with everything colm stated below.
Originally Posted by Colm
My first thought is there has been no confirmation of any 08 production yet.
My second thought is that there is no real comparison between the 2 cars their concept and execution are completely different. The 997S is a "sporting" car; and the GT3 is a true "sports" car.
My third thought is that all the drivel about the (unobtrusive) sunroof is just that (drivel), it takes nothing away from the performance or purpose of the car, and those that can tell the difference are so good that will only be happy in track cars (so the car was never aimed at them anyway).
By the criteria outlined (I was jesting, sort of about the "sporting " car above) it seems as if the GT3 would be a much more purposeful tool for you. You will find substanial differences (all better) in every aspect of the car, and since you don't need the rear seats there is no downside; except curbs and an extra spoiler(wear item) will fix that.
To get an idea of the differences go out and compare a 996 and 996 GT3 and you will begin to get a seat of the pants feel for the changes in store, except the execution in the 997 GT3 is flawless (imo).
Things you will notice immediately: Turn in is immediate, power is greater, brakes are better, chassis is stiffer, shifting is more precise, exhaust sounds are like a drug (you want more and more). It is a car that you will want to drive and drive. Oops! time for another spoiler
Hopefully that whets your appetite!
My second thought is that there is no real comparison between the 2 cars their concept and execution are completely different. The 997S is a "sporting" car; and the GT3 is a true "sports" car.
My third thought is that all the drivel about the (unobtrusive) sunroof is just that (drivel), it takes nothing away from the performance or purpose of the car, and those that can tell the difference are so good that will only be happy in track cars (so the car was never aimed at them anyway).
By the criteria outlined (I was jesting, sort of about the "sporting " car above) it seems as if the GT3 would be a much more purposeful tool for you. You will find substanial differences (all better) in every aspect of the car, and since you don't need the rear seats there is no downside; except curbs and an extra spoiler(wear item) will fix that.
To get an idea of the differences go out and compare a 996 and 996 GT3 and you will begin to get a seat of the pants feel for the changes in store, except the execution in the 997 GT3 is flawless (imo).
Things you will notice immediately: Turn in is immediate, power is greater, brakes are better, chassis is stiffer, shifting is more precise, exhaust sounds are like a drug (you want more and more). It is a car that you will want to drive and drive. Oops! time for another spoiler
Hopefully that whets your appetite!
12-06-2006, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Canuck
yup. not my pic. i think Colm took it if I'm not mistaken the day he picked up his white one.
12-06-2006, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe S.
That was my picture. I have some more on the cell phone but I still need to download them
Thanks. I think.
12-06-2006, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by frayed
You may want to put Colm's comment in context. He went on to state:
"By the criteria outlined (I was jesting, sort of about the "sporting " car above) it seems as if the GT3 would be a much more purposeful tool for you. You will find substanial differences (all better) in every aspect of the car, and since you don't need the rear seats there is no downside; except curbs and an extra spoiler(wear item) will fix that.
Hopefully that whets your appetite!"
"By the criteria outlined (I was jesting, sort of about the "sporting " car above) it seems as if the GT3 would be a much more purposeful tool for you. You will find substanial differences (all better) in every aspect of the car, and since you don't need the rear seats there is no downside; except curbs and an extra spoiler(wear item) will fix that.
Hopefully that whets your appetite!"
Yes I read his story. I did drive a 996GT3 on the streets a while ago. Found the car way to harsh for our poor roads up in the North East. Seemed more of a track car to me. The 997GT3 haven't driven one as no one around here has one yet. BTW what car does he (Colm) drive, GT3 ?
12-06-2006, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MHC2S
Frayed,
Yes I read his story. I did drive a 996GT3 on the streets a while ago. Found the car way to harsh for our poor roads up in the North East. Seemed more of a track car to me. The 997GT3 haven't driven one as no one around here has one yet. BTW what car does he (Colm) drive, GT3 ?
Yes I read his story. I did drive a 996GT3 on the streets a while ago. Found the car way to harsh for our poor roads up in the North East. Seemed more of a track car to me. The 997GT3 haven't driven one as no one around here has one yet. BTW what car does he (Colm) drive, GT3 ?
he does drive a 997gt3 among other worthy machines.
12-06-2006, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by frayed
Hopefully not disclosing too much (sorry Colm) but he currently a 997S X51, 997 GT3, and previously several 996 GT cars.
Pretty sure he's tracked them all.
Pretty sure he's tracked them all.
12-06-2006, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by frayed
Hopefully not disclosing too much (sorry Colm) but he currently a 997S X51, 997 GT3, and previously several 996 GT cars.
Pretty sure he's tracked them all.
Pretty sure he's tracked them all.