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2014 GT3
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Year: 2014
Make: Porsche
Model: 911
Mileage (numbers only please): 488
Color: Guards Red
VIN: WP0AC2A96ES183100
Price (no $ sign please): $162885
Private or Dealer Listing: Dealer Listing
Location (Region): NorCal
Body Style: Coupe
Transmission Type: Tiptronic
2 or 4 Wheel Drive?: 2 Wheel Drive
Engine Type: Fuel Injection
Stereo System: AM Radio
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With all due respect, this isnt a Bugatti. Come on! I walked into the Porsche dealership in Boise Idaho
and there was a Silver 911 Turbo S sitting there. I didnt really want to drive it, it was in the SHOWROOM. But after I talked to the sales manager and he knew I was a real Porsche guy he asked me if I wanted to drive the Turbo S, KNOWING I was looking 911S or GT3. We went out and had a blast. The car had 50 miles on it and was either $200k or just below it.
AND thats the way MOST if not ALL Porsche dealers have ALWAYS treated me. I have never had a problem getting a test drive in any Porsche I asked and sometimes NOT ASKED to drive.
Boise has like 5 cars, its not like it was the autogallery in Woodland Hills California (200 cars)
These are just cars and if you are a serious buyer you should be treated as such. I have had a 996 GT3 and a 997 GT3 and I would LIKE to drive a 991 GT3 before I buy it, and if I was in the market I probably would get the drive. Having said that. If I was buying from across the country I would buy it without a test drive. The GT3 here has 400 miles on it, Break in (by some people ) is 2000 miles so its going to be a while before you get anybody in that car for a test drive it thats what you are waiting for.
But I ask all GT3 Pilots, how many of you have driven a GT3 at a dealer and stayed below 4,500 rpms? Or the salesman if he was demoing?
I didnt think so
As far as This dealer is concerned I wish him luck on this sale, and I like some of the other cars he has there. I WILL call before I drive down however!
and there was a Silver 911 Turbo S sitting there. I didnt really want to drive it, it was in the SHOWROOM. But after I talked to the sales manager and he knew I was a real Porsche guy he asked me if I wanted to drive the Turbo S, KNOWING I was looking 911S or GT3. We went out and had a blast. The car had 50 miles on it and was either $200k or just below it.
AND thats the way MOST if not ALL Porsche dealers have ALWAYS treated me. I have never had a problem getting a test drive in any Porsche I asked and sometimes NOT ASKED to drive.
Boise has like 5 cars, its not like it was the autogallery in Woodland Hills California (200 cars)
These are just cars and if you are a serious buyer you should be treated as such. I have had a 996 GT3 and a 997 GT3 and I would LIKE to drive a 991 GT3 before I buy it, and if I was in the market I probably would get the drive. Having said that. If I was buying from across the country I would buy it without a test drive. The GT3 here has 400 miles on it, Break in (by some people ) is 2000 miles so its going to be a while before you get anybody in that car for a test drive it thats what you are waiting for.
But I ask all GT3 Pilots, how many of you have driven a GT3 at a dealer and stayed below 4,500 rpms? Or the salesman if he was demoing?
I didnt think so
As far as This dealer is concerned I wish him luck on this sale, and I like some of the other cars he has there. I WILL call before I drive down however!
#18
I can see the seller's argument.. However, not everyone has driven GT3 and perhaps wish to test drive one before signing off on anything. I had a guy to come look at my '01 TT and left with '11 GTS! Simply fell in love after I let him test drive it and din't care to spend the extra buck. So you never know. But that said, I definitely do understand the need to protect the low mileage on these expansive cars. I guess at the end it's about balance. Make both parties happy
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A GT3 test drive? Finite inventory and a lot of buyers. It's a dealers dream come true and the last GT3 until 2016.
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I think the selling dealer could have asked a refundable deposit instead of pressuring a potential client into a binding contract after a very brief drive. It's true these cars are not so cheap, but a serious buyer would not be afraid of putting down a refundable deposit for a well priced expensive car for any liability reasons. As they say 'put your money where your mouth is' This would separate any serious buyer from a regular guy walking in for a fun free drive.
If you're afraid of the client doing any damage to the car, that would be the best way I think.
If you're afraid of the client doing any damage to the car, that would be the best way I think.
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well, one can argue either way. but most GT3 owners buy without driving it or even seeing it. and a little test drive aint gonna do you any good anyways. ppl date for years, get married then divorce. i guess "test drive" really worked out????
i test it after i buy it.
i test it after i buy it.
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I understand the car is expensive and such,but the person is spending quite a lot of money they should be allowed to test drive it at least a little bit to see how his or her future car of 170k before purchasing don't you think? It's like telling him to buy a very expensive jacket without trying it on to see how it looks on u. Tbh offer them a drive around the parking lot that would make them happy enough 😄😄
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BINGO!
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i dont mind giving test drives. but my question is a 15 mile test drive wont tell you very much. unless the car is just a dud and beat. but then you should be able to tell by looking at it that it's a POS. of course, if someone will let me test driver 2-300 miles on track, on street, in traffic, try blue tooth, hwy and canyon, yes, then the test drive is meaningful.
forget GT for a minute. let's discuss some "lesser" cars that you can test drive easily. i tested cayenne TT, TTS, diesel, V6 and GTS. i think i bought all of them except TTS. after 2 year in each. guess what, i like the diesel the most. i dont use it to tow. but it just felt better to me. i will pay the same $ for it as a TT. but i only found out that "I" like the diesel after 20000 miles on it. so for ME test drive is not all that useful.
forget GT for a minute. let's discuss some "lesser" cars that you can test drive easily. i tested cayenne TT, TTS, diesel, V6 and GTS. i think i bought all of them except TTS. after 2 year in each. guess what, i like the diesel the most. i dont use it to tow. but it just felt better to me. i will pay the same $ for it as a TT. but i only found out that "I" like the diesel after 20000 miles on it. so for ME test drive is not all that useful.
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I asked if Sam would drive me around the block (I was concerned about the stiffness of the suspension), and was flatly refused.
I can understand not letting someone drive the car (sort of), but not letting them ride in it?
I have a build spot for a 2015 now, but I thought the response was odd.
I can understand not letting someone drive the car (sort of), but not letting them ride in it?
I have a build spot for a 2015 now, but I thought the response was odd.