FastAlpine

Update: I sold both M3s within 2 weeks and both to GT3 owners to boot. The Dakar went to a forum member here and he is happily enjoying it as we speak.


Found a .1 GT3 out in Oregon and bought it. The car is currently in transport across the country to me in PA. I found an incredible one man trucking company and he has been sending me updates along the way. Car is currently in Idaho.


Should be here by the weekend and I can't wait!

jackb911

Congrats on the new acquisition!

It will change your life - in a good way. And will likely be a great long-term investment as well since the 997.1 versions are the last of the analog GT3's.

FastAlpine

Thanks Jack! Sorry it didn't work out for with your car but she is beautiful! Enjoy her for a long time.

jackb911

Hey, non problem. If it was meant to be, it would have happened.

Looking forward to more pictures when it arrives!

964Q

To the OP, congrats on the purchase! It feels nice to move cars quickly and get on with life!

Good thing it was still under warranty! Do you still have your F80?

ftlaud911

Wow... That was a quick turnaround. You will love the car. Every time you turn the key you will be in heaven. The first time you get over 5k and hear the engine scream is an experience you will never forget. Get a center bypass if your car doesn't come with one. They come up used all the time. Can't wait to see more pictures. Welcome to the club and won't be your last 911. I give you less than 1 year before you buy another 911 model to go with your Gt3. Congrads!!!

boostedt0y

Nick, congrats again on your purchase and thanks again for the Dakar M3. Makes a nice addition to my stable.

chillindrdude

negative. Transferred the lease after the differential module was replaced under warranty.

Still a great car. Just got alittle big

CosmosMpower

Congrats, the GT3 is a big upgrade from the E46 and huge upgrade from the E36. White 997.1 is timeless.

FastAlpine

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the kind words. I can't wait to get the car hopefully this weekend. Car is currently in Minnesota.

Travel.crazy

Great set of choices, no wrong answers!

I kept the E46 M3 (cabrio) and picked up a .2 GT3 to use as a DD and occasionally on track. The GT3 is phenomenal on track, so much grip, such great steering feel and endless braking. As a DD the engine is so flingable, love the sport exhaust, there are no routine trips.

When the sun is up and I feel a bit less intense, driving the E46 is still a dream, definitely softer than the GT3, very linear steering, more grip than you can use on the road, the rip of the inline 6 and wind in the hair, hard not to love life.

If you're a visceral/mechanical person, you will love the GT3 every time you drive it, never a dull moment. Enjoy!

964Q

^^^ Cinnamon interior. Classic!

One year, I fell in love with a Laguna Seca Blue E46 M3 with silver BBS CH wheels. Such a good looking car.

FastAlpine

Got the car late last night! The condition and overall presence of the car is incredible in person. Took the car out for about 30 minutes and absolutely love it. I love the way the car sounds in sport mode past 4k RPMs. I have an RSS bypass ready to go on but plan to drive around a little more with stock center section just to get a real good feel for the sound before the bypass.

chillindrdude

Congrats!!!!!!! I remember vividly the first time I drove my GT3. That smile from ear to ear...

Are your coolant lines pinned/welded?

FastAlpine

Thanks! Ill never forget it too.

The lines are not pinned/welded. I plan to do them and 4.0 clutch/flywheel next year.