996 c2 or 996 mk1 gt3 - advice needed
Discussion
Hi,
I've decided to take the plunge and get my first Porsche. I have been thinking about getting a 996 C2 for some time, but was recently considering a mk1 GT3, but really wanted some views by people who have owned both.
Do you think the GT3 would be ok as a daily driver? I only want to have one car.
Are the OPC warranties and servicing costs the same for both cars?
Obviously the GT3 is a quicker car, but does it feel an all round better car on the road to live with? I'm not likely to be doing track days in it.
If I was to keep both for 2 years, what difference in residuals would you expect to see? I guess I'm looking to buy for around 45k.
Any other thoughts / comments would be welcome.
Thanks
Alan
I've decided to take the plunge and get my first Porsche. I have been thinking about getting a 996 C2 for some time, but was recently considering a mk1 GT3, but really wanted some views by people who have owned both.
Do you think the GT3 would be ok as a daily driver? I only want to have one car.
Are the OPC warranties and servicing costs the same for both cars?
Obviously the GT3 is a quicker car, but does it feel an all round better car on the road to live with? I'm not likely to be doing track days in it.
If I was to keep both for 2 years, what difference in residuals would you expect to see? I guess I'm looking to buy for around 45k.
Any other thoughts / comments would be welcome.
Thanks
Alan
get the C2 for the every day driver.
I looked at doing the same but the GT3 is a bit of a teeth shatterer!
you will get a very nice 3.6 facelift for that sort of money or even an early turbo! that way you get performance and driveability.
the GT3 is quick and fun but when the winter comes it will be a handful.
plus it will run up more bills than a C2 as heavier on brakes and tyres and everything is that bit more bigger or rarer hence expensive! I think the warranty is the same for both but servicing on the GT3 will be more $$ as are the parts.
an awesome car though and I want one 1 day as a second car and the toy for the ring!!
good luck hunting!!
I looked at doing the same but the GT3 is a bit of a teeth shatterer!
you will get a very nice 3.6 facelift for that sort of money or even an early turbo! that way you get performance and driveability.
the GT3 is quick and fun but when the winter comes it will be a handful.
plus it will run up more bills than a C2 as heavier on brakes and tyres and everything is that bit more bigger or rarer hence expensive! I think the warranty is the same for both but servicing on the GT3 will be more $$ as are the parts.
an awesome car though and I want one 1 day as a second car and the toy for the ring!!
good luck hunting!!
Edited by DasChin on Monday 21st August 21:21
Whilst in principle I agree that GT3 residuals are stronger than the "run of the mill" 996 range, I think there still remains a question over the issue of higher mileage cars.
One car recently came up on the market with 55K miles on it. Questions were asked on here and the overall feeling seemed to be they are a strong car and that mileage will have little effect on resale values (as long as the service history stacks up)
What kind of annual mileage would you expect to be covering ?
One car recently came up on the market with 55K miles on it. Questions were asked on here and the overall feeling seemed to be they are a strong car and that mileage will have little effect on resale values (as long as the service history stacks up)
What kind of annual mileage would you expect to be covering ?
Agree about a nice 'facelift' 3.6 C2 for everyday use.
But the 996 GT3 is fabulous and a good one in 'road' set up is a lovely driver's car. It should also hold its value better. I think the new GT3 will actually help the values of the older model. But, if you get a GT3 then you would probably need a cheap run around for the mundane practical duties.
But the 996 GT3 is fabulous and a good one in 'road' set up is a lovely driver's car. It should also hold its value better. I think the new GT3 will actually help the values of the older model. But, if you get a GT3 then you would probably need a cheap run around for the mundane practical duties.
Diesel130 said:
Old 996's are going from around 20K already.
PISH, if you find a dog you might get it for that, I doubt anyone on here drives a dog. a decent well maintained 1998 996 will still get £25k, if you buy for less you better expect trouble, not because its a 996, but due to it not being looked after
jonny996 said:
Diesel130 said:
Old 996's are going from around 20K already.
PISH, if you find a dog you might get it for that, I doubt anyone on here drives a dog. a decent well maintained 1998 996 will still get £25k, if you buy for less you better expect trouble, not because its a 996, but due to it not being looked after
Absolutely Jonny .. I'd seen that comment but decided not to bite .
Buy any 10 year old 911 for 20k at your peril... 25k for a full history , well fettled 996 all day long.
Hi having used both as daily drivers a standard c2 is much easier to live with on day to day basis ,found my c2 easier to live with than an m3!,youv'e really got to want the gt3 for what it as, not just residuals or you will be fed up in a month ,i personally like track focused cars but for short journeys still look in drive for something else to drive,wifes,daughters,sons,etc however from now on the only 911 for me is the gt3 starting to save for on orange 997 gt3rs.mmmmmmmmmm.rgds greg john
Hi,
slippydiff, I'll be doing around 10-12000 miles per year.
ballcock, doesn't the GT3 use the same block off the GT1 also and not the normal 996 block?
In fairness, depreciation isn't a big issue but my personanlity is such that I do like to know the costs of something before I make a decision, therefore I was interested in running costs between the two also. Also, in buying a porsche I'm not looking for a luxury coupe and do think I can live with something a little more focussed. I was really interested to see if anyone uses theirs as a daily driver all year round, including the harsher winter weaather.
Thanks again for replys
slippydiff, I'll be doing around 10-12000 miles per year.
ballcock, doesn't the GT3 use the same block off the GT1 also and not the normal 996 block?
In fairness, depreciation isn't a big issue but my personanlity is such that I do like to know the costs of something before I make a decision, therefore I was interested in running costs between the two also. Also, in buying a porsche I'm not looking for a luxury coupe and do think I can live with something a little more focussed. I was really interested to see if anyone uses theirs as a daily driver all year round, including the harsher winter weaather.
Thanks again for replys
I'll be using a GT3 Mk2 Comfort as my daily driver when collect it later this week. Had a Mk1 GT3 CS a couple of years ago but that was mainly as second car. Biggest issue is ground clearance and I'll probably need to take a slightly different route to avoid some larger humps I regularly have to traverse at present. No concerns about using it through winter and in all weathers though.
Btw, went for "comfort" with sports seats as slightly easier to live with than the excellent buckets for daily driving IMO. Obviously not so good for track but 95% of my driving will be on the road so.....
Puzzles me a bit about so many people seemingly buying 997GT3's as a daily driver, that would have considered the 996 too uncompromising. The ground clearance on 997 GT3 looks just as bad or worse and that's more of an issue in the real world than any lack of traction control, etc.
Btw, went for "comfort" with sports seats as slightly easier to live with than the excellent buckets for daily driving IMO. Obviously not so good for track but 95% of my driving will be on the road so.....
Puzzles me a bit about so many people seemingly buying 997GT3's as a daily driver, that would have considered the 996 too uncompromising. The ground clearance on 997 GT3 looks just as bad or worse and that's more of an issue in the real world than any lack of traction control, etc.
An alternative suggestion... look out for a c2 anniversary edition. it had upgraded power pack, sports suspension, sports seats sports exhaust and some even had a roll cage speced. it still has the rear seats and traction control etc. It's residuals will also stay high as its a limited edition. Having driven all three (c2, anniversary and mk1 gt3) the anniversary was to me anyway a good compromise for every day driving. still had the power and sound, but without the practicality drawbacks of the gt3. Good hunting!
aki said:
An alternative suggestion... look out for a c2 anniversary edition. it had upgraded power pack, sports suspension, sports seats sports exhaust and some even had a roll cage speced. it still has the rear seats and traction control etc. It's residuals will also stay high as its a limited edition. Having driven all three (c2, anniversary and mk1 gt3) the anniversary was to me anyway a good compromise for every day driving. still had the power and sound, but without the practicality drawbacks of the gt3. Good hunting!
Having driven one , I'd have to agree .. It's got loads more umph compared to my basement 3.4 . Curiously enough though , they seem to be depreciating faster than c4s's . I can't figure that one out...
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