About to pull the trigger... 997GT3
Discussion
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?
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
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?
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
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?
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? 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?
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
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.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
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
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 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?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
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
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!!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
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