997 GT3 History

[shudson]

Morning all.

Just wondered if anyone knew the history of this car:

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Waiting to hear back from the dealer on servicing etc.

Clubsport a big plus for me, but am I better off looking at one of the OPC non clubsport cars for the warranty and mileage benefits?

[jbmxx]

If I've identified the car correctly then I have a good idea of it's history up to about 2 years ago or so - I can't help you much with more recent details but would be very happy to answer any questions that I can. Please PM me and we can take it from there....

[shudson]

I will PM you when I am able, apparently new members have to wait 24 hours. Thanks for your response!

[healntoe]

jbmxx said:

If I've identified the car correctly then I have a good idea of it's history up to about 2 years ago or so - I can't help you much with more recent details but would be very happy to answer any questions that I can. Please PM me and we can take it from there....

Why not share with us all ? I'm sure the op is not the only one looking .

Assuming you're ok to share info..

[AD64]

my only advice would be unless you really know what you are looking at - get an independent check done (i used Peter Morgan but many others out there who offer similar service)

you will probably find out that its a great car ....or you may not!

[supermono]

AD64 said:

my only advice would be unless you really know what you are looking at - get an independent check done (i used Peter Morgan but many others out there who offer similar service)

you will probably find out that its a great car ....or you may not!

Awesome. I can't believe you've already achieved the most useless post of the year award and it's only February!

SM

[mackay45]

supermono said:

AD64 said:

my only advice would be unless you really know what you are looking at - get an independent check done (i used Peter Morgan but many others out there who offer similar service)

you will probably find out that its a great car ....or you may not!

Awesome. I can't believe you've already achieved the most useless post of the year award and it's only February!

SM

Why is that useless? Surely good advice for a newcomer to make sure they aware of the importance of an inspection?

[carcrazypop]

supermono said:

AD64 said:

my only advice would be unless you really know what you are looking at - get an independent check done (i used Peter Morgan but many others out there who offer similar service)

you will probably find out that its a great car ....or you may not!

Awesome. I can't believe you've already achieved the most useless post of the year award and it's only February!

SM

I think that's a bit strong, and is exactly the reason some people are reluctant to post on here. The guy is only trying to help.

[AD64]

ha ha - thanks guys, i did think the reply was a touch harsh

(obviously if you believe you are gods gift to sports car ownership then this advise would be useless!)

[Chrisp5782]

Just because someone's made 6 thousand odd posts doesn't mean they've got anything interesting or useful to say.........

[Magic919]

You need to start signing posts too, apparently.

[supermono]

Crikey girls all this flapping and still not a single post even remotely helping the OP. Gotta love the internet.

SM
(Eta:jbmxx's excluded)

Edited by supermono on Thursday 28th February 15:44

[AD64]

so telling him to get an independent inspection is not good advice in your opinion?

[Chrisp5782]

supermono said:

Crikey girls all this flapping and still not a single post even remotely helping the OP. Gotta love the internet.

SM
(Eta:jbmxx's excluded)

Edited by supermono on Thursday 28th February 15:44

And yours was helpful how exactly?

[cayman-black]

Supermonos bored again! Probably he will feel better when he gets a GT3.

[birdcage]

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/657/997GT3...

Outside of the Porsche network there are three dealers I would buy from this is one and this car almost has half the mileage..

I would have had a serious look at this had I not spent my children's school fees buying a gen 2

[carcrazypop]

birdcage said:

http://www.911virgin.com/porscheforsale/657/997GT3...

Outside of the Porsche network there are three dealers I would buy from this is one and this car almost has half the mileage..

I would have had a serious look at this had I not spent my children's school fees buying a gen 2

+1
I find myself keep looking at this, and 911virgin are definitely one of the good guys.

[paul0843]

Guys please excuse my ignorance,but is the virgin car an original club sport?

[shudson]

Thanks for the advice. I think a lower mileage one is probably going to be a better bet.

Two questions, would a clubsport be too extreme for daily road use and secondly does anyone have any experience of 911virgins bug price? Worthwhile spending the difference on an OPC warranty?

[37RB]

Think I owned this from Jan 11 to Jan 12, bought from Tom Hartley, took it to OPC in Guildford, check done, 2 year Porsche Warranty put on it, all servicing etc in my time of ownership done at OPC Guildford. Great car only reason I sold it was I bought an RS.