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If you are after a 996 GT3 then there are several age related points to look for.
These are apart from a seamless and believable service history!
Water and aircon rads - exposed to all manner of s
t are likely to have been hit by many stones so look out for any kind of damage or leaks. Warm aircon will be caused by punctured rads and/or corroded/damaged pipes under the driver side floor.
The exhaust boxes may be starting to split at the seams. Any of the bolts/clamps holding the system together are likely to be blobs of rust. The bolts holding the exhaust manifolds to the heads are likely be rusted blobs that are a real pain to remove.
If the ride is hard and not compliant it is likely that the shocks need replacement/refurbishment.(the adjuster collars will probably be seized also) If the ride height is low it is likely that the springs are sagging and need changing. Alternatively someone may have "tuned" the suspension for the track, making it less comfortable on the road.
The gear change should be tight and positive when cold and should not baulk during down changes. When hot it should the same but less stiff. The diff should be heard to "twitter" at low speed cornering.
If it does not have a galactic mileage the engine will probably be perfect!
These are a few things worth looking for, of course there are zillions of other things to look at that apply to all cars.
Good Luck
These are apart from a seamless and believable service history!
Water and aircon rads - exposed to all manner of s
t are likely to have been hit by many stones so look out for any kind of damage or leaks. Warm aircon will be caused by punctured rads and/or corroded/damaged pipes under the driver side floor.The exhaust boxes may be starting to split at the seams. Any of the bolts/clamps holding the system together are likely to be blobs of rust. The bolts holding the exhaust manifolds to the heads are likely be rusted blobs that are a real pain to remove.
If the ride is hard and not compliant it is likely that the shocks need replacement/refurbishment.(the adjuster collars will probably be seized also) If the ride height is low it is likely that the springs are sagging and need changing. Alternatively someone may have "tuned" the suspension for the track, making it less comfortable on the road.
The gear change should be tight and positive when cold and should not baulk during down changes. When hot it should the same but less stiff. The diff should be heard to "twitter" at low speed cornering.
If it does not have a galactic mileage the engine will probably be perfect!
These are a few things worth looking for, of course there are zillions of other things to look at that apply to all cars.
Good Luck
carsarecool said:
Just took a look on their website.
If it's the blue one....very nice!
Going to see a 997 3 tomorrow now...... God help me.....
It is the blue one - and I spent a fortune going through all the usual stuff (diff, bushes, suspension etc) to make it perfect before falling in love with an old school 911. Whoever buys that will get one of the best GT3s out there. Rolling road at 387 bhp (Bob Watson), original paint and panels, and mint. If it's the blue one....very nice!
Going to see a 997 3 tomorrow now...... God help me.....
My wife is still not talking to me.....
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