invisible-z

Hey guys, I am seriously considering buying a GT3RS but need some advice from you all on how to check out the conditions of the car.

Can GT3RS owners please chime in and let me know what I should be looking out for?

Thanks in advance!

911 Crazy

Anxiously watching also!

tcsracing1

When buying a GT3RS look for:

Service records. Service records reveal all from broken ashtray covers to full warranty replacements.

Carfax. Look for title issues and or insurance claims. Sometimes however, track cars escape carfax claims and thus full disclosure from the seller is required to cover themselves legally depending on state or country.

07-08RS can suffer from rear main seal leak which is almost considered normal in the community like that of a harley davidson motorcycle, however it is still something to look for as it can create issues if not properly maintained. The real issue is the front main seal failure created by bad case manufacturing. It is rare but can be an issue not yet known on the garage queen RS porsches parked in collector's garages.
Sometimes a RS with miles is better than a RS with no miles. Warranty dosnt last forever...

When buying a RS with miles or even a RS that has seen track, the rubber calliper dust boots tend to crack and fall apart due to the excessive heat and could use replacement to avoid damage. Also look at the calliper hardware as multiple pad changes begin to weaken the aluminum threads. (converting to the porsche cup car calliper stud kit is a great upgrade/fix)

Some RS porsches have aftermarket roll bars. Make sure the examples with welded in plates or anchors are inspected professionally. Removal of aftermarket welding is a pain if so desired.

Other than those problems, im sure other random issues can occur in these cars like starting motor, clutch etc but for 2010-2011RS models warranty still applies to fix that stuff.

For the most part, it is just tires and brakes. Very solid machines. The Cup car program makes these cars just as recyclable for long term use and abuse.

AJ rodpotong

Would like to ask more question, I Am going to buy 997 and there are three cars I am comparing
2005 CS 57k miles price 42k tiptronic
2006 C. 40k mile price. 44k. Tip tonic with navigation but no xenon
2008 c. 35k miles price 48k. Manual transmission with xenon, no navigation,
I like Carrera s but mileage is 57k. Is it too high?

Based on everything, which one should I buy? My budget is lower than 50k.
Thank you in advance for any comment.

M3EvoBR

you will probably get an more accurate answer on the 997 Carrera section.

PbPedis

Personally, I would keep searching. I would get the CS, but not in tiptronic. Look for a manual.

tcsracing1

You want a C2S with Xenons.
Everything else is up to you;
transmission
color combo
wheel option
navi

Mileage dosnt bother me on a Carrera as long as every thing is clean and sevice records are well documented.

Narrow it down to color and then go from there.