About to pull the trigger... 997GT3

About to pull the trigger... 997GT3

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Dogbash

Original Poster:

477 posts

178 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Hi everyone, been lusting after a Porsche since I can remember and went to Colchester Porsche today to test drive a couple. My favourite has always been the 997 GT3 and as luck would have it they had 2 black ones in stock, a gen1 and a gen2. I couldnt believe my luck!

I had also been considering spending the money on something newer instead like a 991 C2S so today I drove the gen1 GT3 and also had a go in the 991 C2S. The 991 C2S was an amazing car and very comfortable but I didnt find it particularly exciting. The GT3 is a different beast entirely, so much fun and I love the manual gearbox, something I have missed driving an auto for the last 2 years.

My conundrum is that I dont know which GT3 to go for, horrible problem right? biggrin

I actually prefer the looks of the Gen 1 and its only done 13,300 miles where the Gen 2 has done 30,000 miles. The Gen 2 also has a few extra options such as heated seats and front lift. Front lift is something which would be handy as I frequent Norwich riverside carpark fairly often and Im pretty sure I wouldnt get round there without ripping the splitter off.

The Gen 1's options are adaptive sports seats, PCM with sound package, sport chrono package plus.

The Gen 2 is 15k more in terms of cost. The Gen 1 is approx 70k which I dont think is too bad from an OPC.

Pictures below, thoughts please? Also, anyone know the car? Previous owner only had it a couple of months but the dealer thinks they had money problems.








Cheers
Andrew



LaSource

2,622 posts

207 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Even better idea - look at duggun's thread a few posts above/below you and if you can stretch a bit, buy his 997.1 GT3 RS. I assume it'll be a little more than the Gen 2.
You can use and not lose...what's not to like?

Scooty100

1,469 posts

115 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Dogbash said:
Hi everyone, been lusting after a Porsche since I can remember and went to Colchester Porsche today to test drive a couple. My favourite has always been the 997 GT3 and as luck would have it they had 2 black ones in stock, a gen1 and a gen2. I couldnt believe my luck!

I had also been considering spending the money on something newer instead like a 991 C2S so today I drove the gen1 GT3 and also had a go in the 991 C2S. The 991 C2S was an amazing car and very comfortable but I didnt find it particularly exciting. The GT3 is a different beast entirely, so much fun and I love the manual gearbox, something I have missed driving an auto for the last 2 years.

My conundrum is that I dont know which GT3 to go for, horrible problem right? biggrin

I actually prefer the looks of the Gen 1 and its only done 13,300 miles where the Gen 2 has done 30,000 miles. The Gen 2 also has a few extra options such as heated seats and front lift. Front lift is something which would be handy as I frequent Norwich riverside carpark fairly often and Im pretty sure I wouldnt get round there without ripping the splitter off.

The Gen 1's options are adaptive sports seats, PCM with sound package, sport chrono package plus.

The Gen 2 is 15k more in terms of cost. The Gen 1 is approx 70k which I dont think is too bad from an OPC.

Pictures below, thoughts please? Also, anyone know the car? Previous owner only had it a couple of months but the dealer thinks they had money problems.








Cheers
Andrew
are they CS models? Do they have PCCB?

Dogbash

Original Poster:

477 posts

178 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Both comfort models which suits me as I am bigger than average and wide across the hips so struggle with buckets. They dont have the carbon brakes.

Andrew

Scooty100

1,469 posts

115 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Dogbash said:
Both comfort models which suits me as I am bigger than average and wide across the hips so struggle with buckets. They dont have the carbon brakes.

Andrew
Ok tks and good luck they are wonderful cars

thegoose

8,075 posts

209 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Dogbash said:
Both comfort models which suits me as I am bigger than average and wide across the hips so struggle with buckets. They dont have the carbon brakes.

Andrew
I think the correct phrase is "powerfully built company director" wink

ClarkPB

818 posts

199 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Despite being the higher mileage of the 2 I'd still go for the Gen 2 personally.

Slickhillsy

1,772 posts

142 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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ClarkPB said:
Despite being the higher mileage of the 2 I'd still go for the Gen 2 personally.
Having owned a 7.1 - If I were to go back I'd have to agree with the above...

Scooty100

1,469 posts

115 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Slickhillsy said:
Having owned a 7.1 - If I were to go back I'd have to agree with the above...
I think u buy the best one that's available personally. The price difference will always remain between the two I think but the drive is very similar. If the 1 is the better car buy it and save some cash if its the 2 that's the better car go for that if you can stretch to it.

drmark

4,792 posts

185 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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JZM have my next door neighbour's 7.2 GT3. Black 9000 miles and a cracker.

isaldiri

18,404 posts

167 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Would go for the gen2 for sure. If it was a clubsport I'd probably have bought it already truth be told!

Dogbash

Original Poster:

477 posts

178 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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I think I'm going to go for the Gen 1. I prefer the looks if I'm honest and that was the car I drove and I was well impressed with it. Its also not too much of a stretch where the Gen 2 would be a push.

The Gen 2 has done more miles and I'd just be gaining a bit of extra power and a better sat nav and front lift. Apart from that I can't see much difference.

Cheers
Andrew

Dogbash

Original Poster:

477 posts

178 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Also, the Gen 1 is the 3.6L, is this the Metzger engine? Is the 3.8 in the Gen 2 Metzger too?

Andrew

Scooty100

1,469 posts

115 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Dogbash said:
Also, the Gen 1 is the 3.6L, is this the Metzger engine? Is the 3.8 in the Gen 2 Metzger too?

Andrew
Yes they are both Metzger engines. You wont be disappointed with the gen 1 enjoy

WindyMiller67

426 posts

139 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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You haven't declared your anticipated track to road ratio. If you're going to use it as a daily on the road I'd vote Gen II. If you're going to use it for weekend hooning and track then Gen I. They are both Mezgers (you pronounce the T before the Z but don't write it!). It was dropped for the 991.

markiii

3,560 posts

193 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Why would you prefer the gen1 for track and weekend use?

WindyMiller67

426 posts

139 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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markiii said:
Why would you prefer the gen1 for track and weekend use?
Sorry - didn't make myself clear. Of course both brilliant for track and weekend use but OP says Gen II is a stretch so I'm suggesting the better PCM 3.0 and heated seats will come into their own on the road more than the track. Does that make sense?

Dogbash

Original Poster:

477 posts

178 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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I'll be driving my pickup truck most days with the GT3 being weekend use and occasically used for commuting on nice days. Will do the occasional track day too.

I'll only be doing 2-3000 miles per year probably.

Andrew

curley

432 posts

218 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Hi
Just to go off topic a bit I have a 997 gen 2 that will be for sale when I get back to the UK in 10 days

Clubsport
Fixed Carrera GT buckets
Front lift
Dynamic mounts
Leather interior ( dash and door trims ) with Alcantara bits
One owner
Full opc history
Opc warranty to December 2015
White
PCM with sat nav
Not tracked ( have another car for that )
24,000 miles

Let me know if it's of interest to anyone .My new car is on its way from Germany today



isaldiri

18,404 posts

167 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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curley said:
Hi
Just to go off topic a bit I have a 997 gen 2 that will be for sale when I get back to the UK in 10 days

Clubsport
Fixed Carrera GT buckets
Front lift
Dynamic mounts
Leather interior ( dash and door trims ) with Alcantara bits
One owner
Full opc history
Opc warranty to December 2015
White
PCM with sat nav
Not tracked ( have another car for that )
24,000 miles

Let me know if it's of interest to anyone .My new car is on its way from Germany today
Argh, if it wasn't white I'd be really quite keen... Good luck with the sale!!