Help, quick, is this a good deal?
12-06-2010, 05:06 PM
#18
Race Director
Now the OP knows more and the next time he encounters a car he'll be a better judge of its value and make a deal he can live with .
There's always another car, unless one has bought the wrong car. Then one is stuck with the wrong car...
To the OP: Keep looking. Another example will turn up.
Sincerely,
Macster.
12-08-2010, 02:34 PM
#19
Burning Brakes
I'm not so sure he passed on a great deal...for him.
The '03 is a better year than earlier for people who are going to use it on the road due to the top and glove compartment among others. But are those things of great value to someone who is primarily buying for the track?
I'd rather be buying a '01S with a blown engine and then installing a rebuilt engine (with improved reliability parts) with the money I saved. My approach would be to add in some items to reduce risk to the engine while racing figuring you'd then have a better car for the purpose.
The '03 is a better year than earlier for people who are going to use it on the road due to the top and glove compartment among others. But are those things of great value to someone who is primarily buying for the track?
I'd rather be buying a '01S with a blown engine and then installing a rebuilt engine (with improved reliability parts) with the money I saved. My approach would be to add in some items to reduce risk to the engine while racing figuring you'd then have a better car for the purpose.
12-08-2010, 08:21 PM
#21
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
Update: This decsion has pretty much driven me crazy, as if I wasn't already.
I am no longer interested in purchasing a Boxster, or any other track car for that matter. Hell, I barely have time to drive my GT3 as it is, and started thinking about what I'd do with a 4th vehicle. I looked at buddy lifts, garage modifications, you name it. After exhaustive research and considerable soul searching I am sticking with my 3. I have already ordered aftermarket wheels, new tires, and a GMG RSR roll bar.
I know my car inside and out and have been meticulous in it's maintenance. In short I trust it. It is a fantastic track car, certainly beyond my limited capability, and I can always buy track insurance if I have a concern. I am addressing performance and safety concerns and having fun buying new "stuff" for my beloved GT3. It is my dream car after all, and a genuine treat to drive.
I want to thank everyone for your invaluable input. I think I probably did pass too soon, maybe too much info to process in so short a time, and would be happy to provide contact info for the seller if you PM me.
Thanks again!
I am no longer interested in purchasing a Boxster, or any other track car for that matter. Hell, I barely have time to drive my GT3 as it is, and started thinking about what I'd do with a 4th vehicle. I looked at buddy lifts, garage modifications, you name it. After exhaustive research and considerable soul searching I am sticking with my 3. I have already ordered aftermarket wheels, new tires, and a GMG RSR roll bar.
I know my car inside and out and have been meticulous in it's maintenance. In short I trust it. It is a fantastic track car, certainly beyond my limited capability, and I can always buy track insurance if I have a concern. I am addressing performance and safety concerns and having fun buying new "stuff" for my beloved GT3. It is my dream car after all, and a genuine treat to drive.
I want to thank everyone for your invaluable input. I think I probably did pass too soon, maybe too much info to process in so short a time, and would be happy to provide contact info for the seller if you PM me.
Thanks again!
