Does anyone know this GT3 ?

[sng45]

I'm keen to buy a 997 GT3 - does anyone know this car ?

http://www.harbourcars.com/car/3/porsche-911-997-3...

It's quite a distance from Yorkshire so would appreciate any information

Thanks

[Phooey]

Better example IMO -

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3902038.htm

OPC warranty essential on one of these

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Phooey said:

OPC warranty essential on one of these

is that really the common consensus?

[khushy]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

Phooey said:

OPC warranty essential on one of these

is that really the common consensus?

yes

[LaurasOtherHalf]

khushy said:

yes

Why's that then? Forgive my ignorance but what is likely to go wrong that the warrenty will cover you for?

Clutch?
Dampers?
Discs & pads?
Diff pack?
Front rads?

Now, I'm not an expert but I would the warrenty actually cover any of those except the front rads (which doesn't look like too much of a job to me)?

What are the other likely suspects? A coolant connection on top of the engine? That's not exactly a widespread problem or is it? RMS? Do it when it needs a clutch perhaps?

I'm genuinely intrigued

[mohitos]

Or this one:

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/527/997GT3...

[MadMark911]

mohitos said:

Or this one:

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/527/997GT3...

Lovely car!

[Gibbo205]

Does warranty cover the front rads then?

[Rrroro]

This is all making me want to go for a drive in mine. Instead I'm stuck in the f&$%£ing office. Dammit.

[burman]

sng45 said:

I'm keen to buy a 997 GT3 - does anyone know this car ?

http://www.harbourcars.com/car/3/porsche-911-997-3...

It's quite a distance from Yorkshire so would appreciate any information

Thanks

That looks like a well priced good looking car to me but I would still have aOPC warranty on it as a new engine is around £40k I believe, so not worth the risk otherwise ,even though the GT3 engine has a good reputation.

[birdcage]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

khushy said:

yes

Why's that then? Forgive my ignorance but what is likely to go wrong that the warrenty will cover you for?

Clutch?
Dampers?
Discs & pads?
Diff pack?
Front rads?

Now, I'm not an expert but I would the warrenty actually cover any of those except the front rads (which doesn't look like too much of a job to me)?

What are the other likely suspects? A coolant connection on top of the engine? That's not exactly a widespread problem or is it? RMS? Do it when it needs a clutch perhaps?

I'm genuinely intrigued

It's a good question I think. I bought my GT3 RS from JZM and I could have taken it to Porsche for a warranty but fitted a Europipe exhaust so couldn't even if I wanted to.

If/when I sell new owner could revert to standard easily and get warranty for peace of mind.

The worry must be engine going bang I suppose? Everything else could be replaced without outrageous levels of expenditure.

So it's engine insurance. Or am I missing something?

[996GT2]

Out of interest has anyone had the top mounts done under warranty on a 997 GT3/2?



As for owning one out of warranty it depends on your attitude to risk, for the cost of the warranty and what it can potentially cover for me it's a no brainer.

[AdvocatusD]

Gibbo205 said:

Does warranty cover the front rads then?

It's arguable. The chap I bought my car from has the front rad replaced under warranty (which I intend to renew come September).

They tried to get out of it saying it was wear and tear (stone went through), but he argued that it was a design fault and they conceded.

[SonnyM]

Don't bother with a warranty if you are taking your GT3 on track. Warranty claims are instantly Void if your car is pictured on a track or the computer readout suggests you were on a track.

[MB 1]

THat is simply not true. I took mine to Spa and my OPC were aware and encourage track use - they do not care about track use and warranty. What they do care about is over revs though.

I know this one has zero rev ranges and has remianing OPC warranty

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3895727.htm

[LaurasOtherHalf]

996GT2 said:

As for owning one out of warranty it depends on your attitude to risk, for the cost of the warranty and what it can potentially cover for me it's a no brainer.

I think that's the rub isn't it, what is it these days 1200 p/a? That's a lot of repairs.....