The question is: Keep my '07 GT3 or go for the '10 GT3?
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The new car will depreciate just like your current car, but you're already down that path and have taken the hit. Why start from scratch to do the same thing, again?
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I agree it's pretty cool, it's got the GT2 seats, DEM, etc etc and not too many frills ... gotta love the color ...
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She's pretty, but I don't think she looks better than your current car - I don't see the point, myself.
The new car will depreciate just like your current car, but you're already down that path and have taken the hit. Why start from scratch to do the same thing, again?
The new car will depreciate just like your current car, but you're already down that path and have taken the hit. Why start from scratch to do the same thing, again?
promise me you all wont plan an intervention ...
unless we make the A&E TV series
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big reds, RS engine rebuild, lwfw, etc etc ... while it was fun, and I had the
"internet bubble" money to do it ... I never saw a penny of my money back and
the modifications were a liability and not an advantage to resale ...
so I wouldn't go back there again ... even for Alex'es amazing 3.9L work!
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Yup I could ... but I learned my "modification" lesson a few years ago when I dumped A LOT of money into my 993 C2S to make it S spec ... RS suspension,
big reds, RS engine rebuild, lwfw, etc etc ... while it was fun, and I had the
"internet bubble" money to do it ... I never saw a penny of my money back and
the modifications were a liability and not an advantage to resale ...
so I wouldn't go back there again ... even for Alex'es amazing 3.9L work!
big reds, RS engine rebuild, lwfw, etc etc ... while it was fun, and I had the
"internet bubble" money to do it ... I never saw a penny of my money back and
the modifications were a liability and not an advantage to resale ...
so I wouldn't go back there again ... even for Alex'es amazing 3.9L work!
I am a little surprised that the mods were a liability unless you were trying to get S-money for the car (a tough sell). Usually, as long as I've been priced for an equivalent untouched car, the mods have been considered a plus -- but they've always been non-Porsche marques.
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I never expect to get back any money spent on a 'new' car. As long as I enjoy it and drive it (and keep it long enough), I rope it into the cost per mile equation... but I tend to keep cars for a long time - in a few cases, too long.
I am a little surprised that the mods were a liability unless you were trying to get S-money for the car (a tough sell). Usually, as long as I've been priced for an equivalent untouched car, the mods have been considered a plus -- but they've always been non-Porsche marques.
I am a little surprised that the mods were a liability unless you were trying to get S-money for the car (a tough sell). Usually, as long as I've been priced for an equivalent untouched car, the mods have been considered a plus -- but they've always been non-Porsche marques.
lot of cash dropped into the car...
so I would never drop another engine again ... it's too expensive ...
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I would say go for the 2010 3.8L GT3 if you find one with the options that you like.
I am in the process of acquiring a 2010 GT3. Just last Saturday, one of my dealer salespersons looked-up the computer, and it showed about twenty-some GT3's were available across the nation.
Seems the GT3's are not selling as fast as it was planned. Also, people now buy them with discounts, which PCNA is not too happy about it.
Thus, I think if there will be 2011 GT3 production, it will be quite low.
Regards,
P.S. It seems the new VW management wants to push the next 911 to be more upscale, more expensive, more gadgets, and more limited. Therefore, if we would like to enjoy a good 'ol GT1-based 3.8L engine with the simple 6-speed manual, now might not be a bad time to get one.
I am in the process of acquiring a 2010 GT3. Just last Saturday, one of my dealer salespersons looked-up the computer, and it showed about twenty-some GT3's were available across the nation.
Seems the GT3's are not selling as fast as it was planned. Also, people now buy them with discounts, which PCNA is not too happy about it.
Thus, I think if there will be 2011 GT3 production, it will be quite low.
Regards,
P.S. It seems the new VW management wants to push the next 911 to be more upscale, more expensive, more gadgets, and more limited. Therefore, if we would like to enjoy a good 'ol GT1-based 3.8L engine with the simple 6-speed manual, now might not be a bad time to get one.
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that car you're drooling over is absolutely fantastic.
that said, no matter how fast your car is somebody will speed right past you. no matter how much money you have, somebody has a lot more.
your current car is awesome. keep driving the crud out of it. it's still an enviable car and most would love to have it.
that said, no matter how fast your car is somebody will speed right past you. no matter how much money you have, somebody has a lot more.
your current car is awesome. keep driving the crud out of it. it's still an enviable car and most would love to have it.
#25
I think keep it. $50k is a lot of $ these days. Once the 2010 gets used and dirty and is not new anymore it wont matter. I dont think the new car is 40 or 50k better.
Not like the 996 vs 997 with new body and interior ect.
Not like the 996 vs 997 with new body and interior ect.
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