599 from GT3 -recommendations

[lotuselan7]

Hi all
Currently got 997 GT3 210. To be honest it's not what I expected and a little to noisy and raw.
Been looking at 599's always thought beautiful car but thought out of m league, well!
Seems 3 year old car with <10K not that far out of my reach.
Question is am I mad will running costs kill me, are they reliable.
It would be dealer car and used high days holidays what r people's experiences and recommendations. I've owned lots of Pork and thought 911 Tubo S but not that much of a change, Alwas had F itch and it needs scratching!
Any insights / advice welcome.
Mark

[lotuselan7]

Thanks guys sounds like a real possibility. Ive got a sloping drive up to my garage which I have axle lift on my GT3 for. Do you have any exeperience with ground clearance?

[lotuselan7]

Thanks I have my eye on a red non HGTE as need ground clearance. Lot of cash but seems fab car, but not driven. Re seats should I be concerned whether it has Daytona or Recaro, car I'm looking has Recaro and they look great.

Who do you use for insurance? first quote I've had is 130% more than GT3 and yet car is only 20% more expensive.

[lotuselan7]

Well, gone ahead and pulled the trigger. Hope to collect this coming Saturday. Can't way. Will post pic soon.

[lotuselan7]

SL550M said:

lotuselan7 (or anyone else out there with a 599) how did you get on with your 599. Thinking about taking the plunge this coming spring and still think they're decent value, even though in past 8-10 months they've gone from £95k to £120k for comparable cars. Anyway, help me guys....please!

Loved it, awesome machine, fast as hell, beautiful inside and out. Kept 2 years then sold as i was working overseas, worst decision i ever made wish id kept it. Don't hesitate if you can afford it.