Opinions about 997.2 GT3
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I am thinking of switching in to a 997.2 GT3, having previously owned a 997.1 GT3 I would be interested to hear the opinions of those now in a 997.2 GT3 about the car.
Does it have any ‘weak spots’ or is it just more of the same only better!
The car will be used as a weekend drive with the occasional trip abroad (‘Ring and Le Mans 24hrs etc) and may be tracked occasionally.
What are they like to live with and are they as good as I remember the 997.1 GT3 being (which is still the only car I ever regret selling).
Thanks for your help.
Does it have any ‘weak spots’ or is it just more of the same only better!
The car will be used as a weekend drive with the occasional trip abroad (‘Ring and Le Mans 24hrs etc) and may be tracked occasionally.
What are they like to live with and are they as good as I remember the 997.1 GT3 being (which is still the only car I ever regret selling).
Thanks for your help.
I'd agree it's more of the same only better, esp in the steering and engine depts, not a major difference but you'd notice it driving them back to back.
You could argue the centre lock wheels are a real pain if you want to take them off yourself, special tools required and a fiddly procedure.
On the plus side many will have the front lift option which is great if you need a bit of extra clearance for a driveway etc.
Also mesh for the radiators standard, folding buckets seats available and also dynamic engine mounts.
Great car, I'd recommend clubsport with folding buckets but just IMO.
Good luck.
You could argue the centre lock wheels are a real pain if you want to take them off yourself, special tools required and a fiddly procedure.
On the plus side many will have the front lift option which is great if you need a bit of extra clearance for a driveway etc.
Also mesh for the radiators standard, folding buckets seats available and also dynamic engine mounts.
Great car, I'd recommend clubsport with folding buckets but just IMO.
Good luck.
The folding buckets mean you can use the rear space (even in clubsport with the cage there) and are extremely comfortable. They are also mounted slightly higher than teh fixed back (carbon) buckets, so probably a better choice if you're under 6ft.
Lift system means I can use it anywhere and not worry about ripping the front splitter off.
Ceramic brakes are stunningly good but the steels aren't exactly shabby either.
Watch out for tyres - they're expensive and often IMPOSSIBLE to get hold of from Porsche. Michelin Cups have more overall grip, Pirelli Corsas deal with water better - no choice from the factory you just got whatever the car turned up on (was glad mine came with Corsas when it SNOWED in the black forest)
Warranty is 2 years, so first cars are outside or coming up for renewal and if there have been ANY modifications they won't renew it!
Bought the car this afternoon!
It's a low mileage 2 year old car with a full 2 year Porsche warranty. My thanks to Robert and all at Porsche Tonbridge who have been excellent.
The 100 mile drive home in rush hour traffic has not yet fully revealed the cars true abilities, but already it feels better on the road than my previous 997.1 GT3 - it certainly rides better.
A very happy new 997.2 GT3 owner.
It's a low mileage 2 year old car with a full 2 year Porsche warranty. My thanks to Robert and all at Porsche Tonbridge who have been excellent.
The 100 mile drive home in rush hour traffic has not yet fully revealed the cars true abilities, but already it feels better on the road than my previous 997.1 GT3 - it certainly rides better.
A very happy new 997.2 GT3 owner.
TheDeadPrussian said:
Bought the car this afternoon!
It's a low mileage 2 year old car with a full 2 year Porsche warranty. My thanks to Robert and all at Porsche Tonbridge who have been excellent.
The 100 mile drive home in rush hour traffic has not yet fully revealed the cars true abilities, but already it feels better on the road than my previous 997.1 GT3 - it certainly rides better.
A very happy new 997.2 GT3 owner.
It's a low mileage 2 year old car with a full 2 year Porsche warranty. My thanks to Robert and all at Porsche Tonbridge who have been excellent.
The 100 mile drive home in rush hour traffic has not yet fully revealed the cars true abilities, but already it feels better on the road than my previous 997.1 GT3 - it certainly rides better.
A very happy new 997.2 GT3 owner.
Fabulous car and red too! Well done.MTR
Well done. Running mine as a daily drive for close to 18 months now. The car is really hard to fault. I have the folding buckets and had some extra padding added to the lower sides as they were too wide for my spindly frame. I find them extremely comfortable even on very long trips - much better actually than the lounge chairs in my Conti GT.
On my wish list of minor improvements would be a tad shorter gearing (you can't even fully exploit second if you want to stay out of her majesty's Club Med) and even more support from the bucket seats for spirited cornering
It's an amazing car - the best real world sports car I have driven so far
On my wish list of minor improvements would be a tad shorter gearing (you can't even fully exploit second if you want to stay out of her majesty's Club Med) and even more support from the bucket seats for spirited cornering
It's an amazing car - the best real world sports car I have driven so far
TheDeadPrussian said:
Bought the car this afternoon!
... A very happy new 997.2 GT3 owner.
You lucky, lucky b****rd ... A very happy new 997.2 GT3 owner.
Get it out on some good roads ASAP. Awesome car, awesome noise.
And if you were ever in doubt as to the minerals...
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/bmw-m3-gts-vs-p...
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