Friday 20th December 2002

New GT3

380bhp for 2003 GT3

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[LotusV8]

WOW! That thing is wicked! I hope it does come to the U.S. I would love to see one first hand. Although the torque seems a bit low, it doesnt seem to have any negative effect on performance!

[clubsport]

It is going to the US next year priced at $99,000 ...
A lot of the rennlisters are getting very excited..

[LotusV8]

Thats not a bad price tag at all

[sb930turbo]

That looks some car!!Awesome.
Steve

[chris_crossley]

$99,000 that should be £57,715 for the UK buyer. Us being the 51st state and all.

Can't wait to place my order.

[Chris_N]

Looks fantastic. How many are they making? Not that I'm likely to be able to afford one in the near future. But maybe if they make lots then the previous GT3 model will drop in price to a point where I can afford one. I would settle for one of those!

[clubsport]

Chris,,,read the other thread on GT3 pricing,I deliberated on pricing,but wasn't amazed when it appears to be £73-£75k in the UK,,costs a fortune to put the steering wheel on the other side,,,??

[Chris_N]

Thanks CS, I had a read. As great as the new car looks it has really just got me thinking about how much I want an "old" GT3. I'm guessing it will be 18 months+ before the value of old GT3s will be impacted significantly by s/hand availability of new ones? Anyone got any views on where the old cars' prices might settle?

I need to start planning ahead!

Chris

[clubsport]

This GT3 looks like it will be well received as the general benefits of the facelift 996 & the 381 bhp are all a factor that may make older GT3 owners step up to the plate.
Currently as far as I can tell rhd GT3 with sensible miles go for approx £67k where as the lhd equivalent is £10k less,these prices assume it is not done the whole 10k miles on trackdays.
If you compare 993RS rhd seem to go for early 50's as in £52k ish with lhd either side of £40k.(rhd are much more rare).
Although the GT3 is a different car to the 993 RS to make a direct comparison,assuming the UK rhd GT3 will be close to or out of 3 year warranty I would expect to see some correction on prices maybe late £50's - early £60s for rhd.
Of course initial depreciation of the old cars may be slight as despite the £75k asking price,you just know that they will be trading on a scarcity premium for a while!
As much as anything the prices will be dependent on the economy & house prices in the next year.
As a 996 driver if prices do go down I will be jumping into a rhd 993 RS unless I just can't wait that long.

>> Edited by clubsport on Saturday 21st December 20:11

[MJS]

Are dealers still taking orders on GT3.
Has anybody got one on order.

Mark

[Roy W. Olivier]

I'm #1 at one dealer, and #1 at my backup dealer...

Roy