The 997 GT3/RS Cars For Sale Thread...
02-11-2021, 03:57 PM
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02-11-2021, 04:08 PM
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02-11-2021, 04:21 PM
#6393
I knew the Cobalt were rare but never saw a midnight blue 997 until you posted this and WOW. Gorgeous. Good luck, hope you find 1 of the 7!!!
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02-11-2021, 04:25 PM
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Haha! I know what that's like. After hunting for so many unicorns over the years, it really does test ones patience. I'd even go for white or meteor gray but I already have a blue car so you don't need to worry about me competing with you.
I knew the Cobalt were rare but never saw a midnight blue 997 until you posted this and WOW. Gorgeous. Good luck, hope you find 1 of the 7!!!
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yeah my father has a 997.1 turbo in midnight blue and it is fantastic. Cobalt is my favorite though. Good thing I have patience.
Haha! I know what that's like. After hunting for so many unicorns over the years, it really does test ones patience. I'd even go for white or meteor gray but I already have a blue car so you don't need to worry about me competing with you.
I knew the Cobalt were rare but never saw a midnight blue 997 until you posted this and WOW. Gorgeous. Good luck, hope you find 1 of the 7!!!
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yeah my father has a 997.1 turbo in midnight blue and it is fantastic. Cobalt is my favorite though. Good thing I have patience.
02-11-2021, 04:26 PM
#6395
Nordschleife Master
I had a cobalt GT3, but to me, midnight blue is really something special (Mexico too!)
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02-11-2021, 04:29 PM
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02-11-2021, 04:59 PM
#6398
If you're serious about purchasing a GT3 and actually plan on tracking/driving it, the 991 is a much better value. Granted it's bigger but that's about it's only negative to a 997. You could also argue the 997 is slightly more attractive but I'm not in that camp. You need the leg of a gorilla to push the clutch pedal in on a 997 and the transmission is horribley notchy. That alone makes for a not so fun driving experience. You'll also likely have to pin the coolant pipes, replace the RMS and all the while your in there stuff.
I don't personally care for the hydraulic steering rack, the car darts all over the road especially at speed to the point where it's a handful to drive. The advances on the 991 platform are hard to beat at the price they are selling for now. I would strongly considerer a nice PTS 991 before committing.
I don't personally care for the hydraulic steering rack, the car darts all over the road especially at speed to the point where it's a handful to drive. The advances on the 991 platform are hard to beat at the price they are selling for now. I would strongly considerer a nice PTS 991 before committing.
02-11-2021, 05:04 PM
#6399
If you're serious about purchasing a GT3 and actually plan on tracking/driving it, the 991 is a much better value. Granted it's bigger but that's about it's only negative to a 997. You could also argue the 997 is slightly more attractive but I'm not in that camp. You need the leg of a gorilla to push the clutch pedal in on a 997 and the transmission is horribley notchy. That alone makes for a not so fun driving experience. You'll also likely have to pin the coolant pipes, replace the RMS and all the while your in there stuff.
I don't personally care for the hydraulic steering rack, the car darts all over the road especially at speed to the point where it's a handful to drive. The advances on the 991 platform are hard to beat at the price they are selling for now. I would strongly considerer a nice PTS 991 before committing.
I don't personally care for the hydraulic steering rack, the car darts all over the road especially at speed to the point where it's a handful to drive. The advances on the 991 platform are hard to beat at the price they are selling for now. I would strongly considerer a nice PTS 991 before committing.
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02-11-2021, 05:33 PM
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If you're serious about purchasing a GT3 and actually plan on tracking/driving it, the 991 is a much better value. Granted it's bigger but that's about it's only negative to a 997. You could also argue the 997 is slightly more attractive but I'm not in that camp. You need the leg of a gorilla to push the clutch pedal in on a 997 and the transmission is horribley notchy. That alone makes for a not so fun driving experience. You'll also likely have to pin the coolant pipes, replace the RMS and all the while your in there stuff.
I don't personally care for the hydraulic steering rack, the car darts all over the road especially at speed to the point where it's a handful to drive. The advances on the 991 platform are hard to beat at the price they are selling for now. I would strongly considerer a nice PTS 991 before committing.
I don't personally care for the hydraulic steering rack, the car darts all over the road especially at speed to the point where it's a handful to drive. The advances on the 991 platform are hard to beat at the price they are selling for now. I would strongly considerer a nice PTS 991 before committing.
02-11-2021, 05:43 PM
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I rather drive the raw, hard clutch, notchy manual shifter 997 GT3 than the new, refined, bigger, electronic steering of the newer GT3. I drive my cars strictly for fun and the overall connectivity to the road. For me? The 997s fulfill those desires.
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02-11-2021, 05:56 PM
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If you're serious about purchasing a GT3 and actually plan on tracking/driving it, the 991 is a much better value. Granted it's bigger but that's about it's only negative to a 997. You could also argue the 997 is slightly more attractive but I'm not in that camp. You need the leg of a gorilla to push the clutch pedal in on a 997 and the transmission is horribley notchy. That alone makes for a not so fun driving experience. You'll also likely have to pin the coolant pipes, replace the RMS and all the while your in there stuff.
I don't personally care for the hydraulic steering rack, the car darts all over the road especially at speed to the point where it's a handful to drive. The advances on the 991 platform are hard to beat at the price they are selling for now. I would strongly considerer a nice PTS 991 before committing.
I don't personally care for the hydraulic steering rack, the car darts all over the road especially at speed to the point where it's a handful to drive. The advances on the 991 platform are hard to beat at the price they are selling for now. I would strongly considerer a nice PTS 991 before committing.
Then why would you purchase probably a 9/10 Bonkers 997.1 GT3? We all know which one I’m talking about......
02-11-2021, 06:03 PM
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02-11-2021, 06:16 PM
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I wanted to let you guys know I passed on the white 2010 GT3 w/ 13k miles that has the stripe. I went back with a cashier's check and a flashlight to make sure I was happy, as there wasn't much light when I saw it. So this is to simply help anyone else interested.
The stumbling block was the title, and I didn't know it up-front. Title is in the name of the previous owner, signed off. Isringhausen filled in the new owner's name and address, and new owner did not transfer it yet. He paid less than $126k for it, but I thought I'd fudge on taxes so it would work out. The issue is how much hassle? I've bought a lot of out of state cars. AAA can't do it. I know the VIN number has to be verified, and when I called the DMV to ask how to handle the new owner having someone else's name she had no clue what was needed. What? This is what my tax dollars pay for in California. I asked her to escalate the call to a senior agent. She left me on hold, came back and said the agent told her it sounded "fishy". I stated it wasn't fishy, and I didn't ask for an opinion, all I want to know is do I need an affidavit of sale or what? She said bring the paperwork to an office. That takes HOURS and besides how do I do that without buying it? Incredible.
The seller said "Don't worry about it" Easy for him to say. I don't think buying is an issue but knowing the requirements and filling them without torching too many hours is what I need.
Kind of a bummer to think you're driving your new car home and you have to take an Uber.
I said earlier the car looks almost in the wrapper, and I think I should clarify. Both seatbacks have a lot of scratches on them. Driver's side from the buckle, passenger side not so sure how they got there. Front passenger wheel has some pitting. The others don't, which was strange. I do NOT know if paint is original, though Isringhausen thinks it "most likely" is. I have a meter now. I spoke to the salesman at Isringhausen that traded it in, and the previous owner did track it though the present owner was told otherwise. The previous owner was a real Porsche guy and took very good of it they said. Hope this helps.
The stumbling block was the title, and I didn't know it up-front. Title is in the name of the previous owner, signed off. Isringhausen filled in the new owner's name and address, and new owner did not transfer it yet. He paid less than $126k for it, but I thought I'd fudge on taxes so it would work out. The issue is how much hassle? I've bought a lot of out of state cars. AAA can't do it. I know the VIN number has to be verified, and when I called the DMV to ask how to handle the new owner having someone else's name she had no clue what was needed. What? This is what my tax dollars pay for in California. I asked her to escalate the call to a senior agent. She left me on hold, came back and said the agent told her it sounded "fishy". I stated it wasn't fishy, and I didn't ask for an opinion, all I want to know is do I need an affidavit of sale or what? She said bring the paperwork to an office. That takes HOURS and besides how do I do that without buying it? Incredible.
The seller said "Don't worry about it" Easy for him to say. I don't think buying is an issue but knowing the requirements and filling them without torching too many hours is what I need.
Kind of a bummer to think you're driving your new car home and you have to take an Uber.
I said earlier the car looks almost in the wrapper, and I think I should clarify. Both seatbacks have a lot of scratches on them. Driver's side from the buckle, passenger side not so sure how they got there. Front passenger wheel has some pitting. The others don't, which was strange. I do NOT know if paint is original, though Isringhausen thinks it "most likely" is. I have a meter now. I spoke to the salesman at Isringhausen that traded it in, and the previous owner did track it though the present owner was told otherwise. The previous owner was a real Porsche guy and took very good of it they said. Hope this helps.
That said, there should be no problems transferring the car into your name as long as the title is there and you're willing to pay. The catch is you'll need to go to DMV in person, and they may make you fill out a statement of facts describing the transaction - i.e. private party sale, seller has not yet transfered in his name, etc. You'll also need all the paperwork he got from Isrighausen to make sure there's no issues in case you get a moron DMV clerk. Probably not the ideal scenario to be in with a $100K+ car.
02-11-2021, 06:24 PM
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