Too late to get in line for early 991 GT3s?
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Yeah, you guys are right. It's just that after more than a year of waiting, anticipation, and speculation since I placed a deposit, I want to see the damn car!
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I bet you could get an allocation from Barrier, right outside Seattle if you don't mind buying out of state. Too many grey, wet days for GT3s to sell out up here, site unseen.
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The drivetrain is more less 996GT3 and I bought them used after after they were 3 years old.... Funny enough both of them had massive warranty replacements performed before i purchased them as they had "early" bugs in them....
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I just do not wish to be the R&D guy for the first year kinda like the 997.2 centerlock guys...
I also would hate to see the launch of the RS a year after i purchased a non RS....(if you are a RS kinda guy that is..)
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Looks like I'm finally pulling the trigger on moving to SF (San Fracisco, not Southern France :-)), so I am finally ready to put a deposit on the 991 GT3. Are all the early allocations spoken for or will I get a chance to get one of the early shipments if I act now? Also, what would be a good dealer to deal with in SF/Bay Area?
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I'll call around on Monday then. I'd rather buy locally to establish relationship with a dealer. I had a chance to be 3rd in line in Toronto, but that would be pointless since I'm moving south of the border, and it's 20% cheaper there. I am not sure about holding off for an RS or second year of production because I'd probably buy a regular 991 to fill the void then and lose a ton on depreciation when I finally get a GT3.
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Now, dont get me wrong. Being the first kid on the block in the new 991GT3 is nothing short of awesome and im sure it will run faster lap times over the 997GT3 on the track which is also bananas.
I just do not wish to be the R&D guy for the first year kinda like the 997.2 centerlock guys...
I also would hate to see the launch of the RS a year after i purchased a non RS....(if you are a RS kinda guy that is..)
I just do not wish to be the R&D guy for the first year kinda like the 997.2 centerlock guys...
I also would hate to see the launch of the RS a year after i purchased a non RS....(if you are a RS kinda guy that is..)
Maybe I've been lucky, but I've never had a major first year production issue with any of the Porsches I've owned. And there's always the warranty on a new car.
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Realistically, after a new model and platform is launched... have we not come to appreciate, respect and love the new car???
The new 991 GT3 will be no different. I agree it's big, but go sit a 993..
Ill take delivery of a lower optioned version.. Maybe track it a little and enjoy on the street. Maybe even a PDK!!!
Get over it.. The manual is engaging but that's where it's going we need to accept it, they're faster and idiot proof.
The new 991 GT3 will be no different. I agree it's big, but go sit a 993..
Ill take delivery of a lower optioned version.. Maybe track it a little and enjoy on the street. Maybe even a PDK!!!
Get over it.. The manual is engaging but that's where it's going we need to accept it, they're faster and idiot proof.