997.1 GT3 - 911 Virgin
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short-shift said:
BertBert said:
I had a series of 7s until I got my 6RS. I'm finding it hard not to buy another one. Saw an academy car on the M1 this evening, had to look away. I think a garage with a GT3, a seven and a defender 110 is all a man could ever need.
Bert
Seriously, I find it astonishing to see how often the Seven + Porsche (and even Seven + GT3) ownership-combo pops up. They go together so well...Bert
James
I tried my friend’s R400; it was only a 20 mins drive (empty roads in the Highlands) and my friend was ‘egging me on’ but I didn’t gel with it.
My perception was a car to be light on its feet (due to lack of weight) and only required ‘fingertips’ control; the reality, at least for me, was that I found the car very physical to drive.
I think it’s the quick but unassisted steering that threw me. The last time I drove an unassisted car was 20+ years ago in a Mini. Adding the tiny steering wheel, the whole car just felt out of sync to me.
Maybe because my body type is not ‘powerfully built’? My other friend, who’s similarly built to me (lightweight) tried the car also, and he loved it.
Before the brief test drive, I thought I would love a Caterham, but now I have no desire of ever owning one.
v8ksn said:
GT4RS said:
RC1 said:
v8ksn said:
Does anyone know who bought the GT Silver one from Ashgood?
it was your old one right? Wasn’t this the car which used to have a rs rear wing?
No, it's never had an RS wing.
I still miss it
BrotherMouzone said:
I own a 6GT3.
I tried my friend’s R400; it was only a 20 mins drive (empty roads in the Highlands) and my friend was ‘egging me on’ but I didn’t gel with it.
My perception was a car to be light on its feet (due to lack of weight) and only required ‘fingertips’ control; the reality, at least for me, was that I found the car very physical to drive.
I think it’s the quick but unassisted steering that threw me. The last time I drove an unassisted car was 20+ years ago in a Mini. Adding the tiny steering wheel, the whole car just felt out of sync to me.
Maybe because my body type is not ‘powerfully built’? My other friend, who’s similarly built to me (lightweight) tried the car also, and he loved it.
Before the brief test drive, I thought I would love a Caterham, but now I have no desire of ever owning one.
That's very strange, I've never had a 7 that fitted your description of heavy to drive (having owned 4). But I could see that setting one up with too much caster would get it feeling very heavy. It's surprising how sensitive they are to setup. But in my ownership, I've only had light to drive caterhams.I tried my friend’s R400; it was only a 20 mins drive (empty roads in the Highlands) and my friend was ‘egging me on’ but I didn’t gel with it.
My perception was a car to be light on its feet (due to lack of weight) and only required ‘fingertips’ control; the reality, at least for me, was that I found the car very physical to drive.
I think it’s the quick but unassisted steering that threw me. The last time I drove an unassisted car was 20+ years ago in a Mini. Adding the tiny steering wheel, the whole car just felt out of sync to me.
Maybe because my body type is not ‘powerfully built’? My other friend, who’s similarly built to me (lightweight) tried the car also, and he loved it.
Before the brief test drive, I thought I would love a Caterham, but now I have no desire of ever owning one.
Bert
BrotherMouzone said:
I own a 6GT3.
I tried my friend’s R400; it was only a 20 mins drive (empty roads in the Highlands) and my friend was ‘egging me on’ but I didn’t gel with it.
My perception was a car to be light on its feet (due to lack of weight) and only required ‘fingertips’ control; the reality, at least for me, was that I found the car very physical to drive.
I think it’s the quick but unassisted steering that threw me. The last time I drove an unassisted car was 20+ years ago in a Mini. Adding the tiny steering wheel, the whole car just felt out of sync to me.
Maybe because my body type is not ‘powerfully built’? My other friend, who’s similarly built to me (lightweight) tried the car also, and he loved it.
Before the brief test drive, I thought I would love a Caterham, but now I have no desire of ever owning one.
Friend of mine had the R500 and in fairness did a good few track days but in the end threw the towel in .I tried my friend’s R400; it was only a 20 mins drive (empty roads in the Highlands) and my friend was ‘egging me on’ but I didn’t gel with it.
My perception was a car to be light on its feet (due to lack of weight) and only required ‘fingertips’ control; the reality, at least for me, was that I found the car very physical to drive.
I think it’s the quick but unassisted steering that threw me. The last time I drove an unassisted car was 20+ years ago in a Mini. Adding the tiny steering wheel, the whole car just felt out of sync to me.
Maybe because my body type is not ‘powerfully built’? My other friend, who’s similarly built to me (lightweight) tried the car also, and he loved it.
Before the brief test drive, I thought I would love a Caterham, but now I have no desire of ever owning one.
Had enough of the general ownership hassle and went and bought a lotus with a tin top and a touch more storage where he now doesn’t get thrown off tracks for noise and can drive bike without getting p1ssed on.
The other issue is private sales which explains why so many are at dealers
BrotherMouzone said:
I own a 6GT3.
I tried my friend’s R400; it was only a 20 mins drive (empty roads in the Highlands) and my friend was ‘egging me on’ but I didn’t gel with it.
My perception was a car to be light on its feet (due to lack of weight) and only required ‘fingertips’ control; the reality, at least for me, was that I found the car very physical to drive.
I think it’s the quick but unassisted steering that threw me. The last time I drove an unassisted car was 20+ years ago in a Mini. Adding the tiny steering wheel, the whole car just felt out of sync to me.
Maybe because my body type is not ‘powerfully built’? My other friend, who’s similarly built to me (lightweight) tried the car also, and he loved it.
Before the brief test drive, I thought I would love a Caterham, but now I have no desire of ever owning one.
Hill climbing rarely sees fatalities, but on the odd occasion it does, the drivers frequently seem to be in Caterfields or their like.I tried my friend’s R400; it was only a 20 mins drive (empty roads in the Highlands) and my friend was ‘egging me on’ but I didn’t gel with it.
My perception was a car to be light on its feet (due to lack of weight) and only required ‘fingertips’ control; the reality, at least for me, was that I found the car very physical to drive.
I think it’s the quick but unassisted steering that threw me. The last time I drove an unassisted car was 20+ years ago in a Mini. Adding the tiny steering wheel, the whole car just felt out of sync to me.
Maybe because my body type is not ‘powerfully built’? My other friend, who’s similarly built to me (lightweight) tried the car also, and he loved it.
Before the brief test drive, I thought I would love a Caterham, but now I have no desire of ever owning one.
I’ve never driven one (can’t stand the things personally ) but I passengered in a 300hp sequential ‘boxed Westfield once, and really couldn’t see the appeal.
And if it should all go wrong for some reason, I’d suggest any 911 built in the last 30 years would be a safer place to be. See 3rd post down here (Jingars) :
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Slippydiff said:
I’ve never driven one (can’t stand the things personally ) but I passengered in a 300hp sequential ‘boxed Westfield once, and really couldn’t see the appeal.
I think it’s the romantic idea of building myself one, picking the colour, customising parts etc that attracted me. Now that I have driven one; it’s not for me.I’d like to try an Elise next (S1/S2); having said that my 996 GT3 is so good at what it does (for my use i.e road trip / weekend spirited drive / occasional track day), it really is all the car I ever need.
BrotherMouzone said:
I’d like to try an Elise next (S1/S2); having said that my 996 GT3 is so good at what it does (for my use i.e road trip / weekend spirited drive / occasional track day), it really is all the car I ever need.
My mate's has Elises for years. He's recently also got a McLaren 650. If he had to have one fun car, he says it would be the current Elise S he has, for the same reasons he chose it rather than an Exige; the 4 cylinder engine, in that chassis, makes for such a light, responsive and involving car.Digga said:
My mate's has Elises for years. He's recently also got a McLaren 650. If he had to have one fun car, he says it would be the current Elise S he has, for the same reasons he chose it rather than an Exige; the 4 cylinder engine, in that chassis, makes for such a light, responsive and involving car.
What did he pick the 650 up for ?They are less than half off list last time I looked and 12c’s can be had for low 70’s I’m
Told
FocusRS3 said:
Digga said:
My mate's has Elises for years. He's recently also got a McLaren 650. If he had to have one fun car, he says it would be the current Elise S he has, for the same reasons he chose it rather than an Exige; the 4 cylinder engine, in that chassis, makes for such a light, responsive and involving car.
What did he pick the 650 up for ?They are less than half off list last time I looked and 12c’s can be had for low 70’s I’m
Told
So yes, he's a bit peeved at prices now - McLaren have played a very short-term game in that regard IMHO - but he bought it as a keeper and he uses it too. We met up in a local town on Saturday night for dinner and he and his partner had parked just down the same side street as us in it. He looks after it, but is not precious about it.
Digga said:
In a word, cash. Never told me how much but I'd guess it was a good chunk more than they are now. He's had it a couple of years now, bought secondhand.
So yes, he's a bit peeved at prices now - McLaren have played a very short-term game in that regard IMHO - but he bought it as a keeper and he uses it too. We met up in a local town on Saturday night for dinner and he and his partner had parked just down the same side street as us in it. He looks after it, but is not precious about it.
My mate says they say ‘limited numbers ‘ at the outset to get buyers then flood the mkt with all variants. So yes, he's a bit peeved at prices now - McLaren have played a very short-term game in that regard IMHO - but he bought it as a keeper and he uses it too. We met up in a local town on Saturday night for dinner and he and his partner had parked just down the same side street as us in it. He looks after it, but is not precious about it.
Servicing is also a joke price wise but then people just buy them for the name so what do u expect
Just seen one on another forum 2014 totally loaded with carbon P1 seats offered at 110k
Edited by FocusRS3 on Wednesday 24th April 15:52
I've just bought one! 
Well I did the deal a couple of weeks ago but it got delivered today.
It was the red one at TH Boler, got an inspection done and came back pretty much all clear. The buckets are sexy af and I've always loved Guards Red. I wasn't really fussed about comfort or CS as long as it had buckets.
Inital impressions... well it looks really nice, won't have a chance to drive it until next week unfortunately!
Well I did the deal a couple of weeks ago but it got delivered today. It was the red one at TH Boler, got an inspection done and came back pretty much all clear. The buckets are sexy af and I've always loved Guards Red. I wasn't really fussed about comfort or CS as long as it had buckets.
Inital impressions... well it looks really nice, won't have a chance to drive it until next week unfortunately!
Its a good example and the paint is in excellent order and the spec is great. i made an offer a few weeks back but clearly not at the right level!
Who did the ppi for you and would you recommend them?
if i recall correctly, its owed a major in 2019 and is fairly standard apart from the dipped stuff and the battery?
looks superb with red paint and black wheels - well done!
Who did the ppi for you and would you recommend them?
if i recall correctly, its owed a major in 2019 and is fairly standard apart from the dipped stuff and the battery?
looks superb with red paint and black wheels - well done!
RC1 said:
Its a good example and the paint is in excellent order and the spec is great. i made an offer a few weeks back but clearly not at the right level!
Who did the ppi for you and would you recommend them?
if i recall correctly, its owed a major in 2019 and is fairly standard apart from the dipped stuff and the battery?
looks superb with red paint and black wheels - well done!
Porsche Inspections (the guys who used to work with Peter Morgan before he retired) did the inspection and I would absolutely recommend them. Long report with lots of pictures and things I wouldn't have spotted myself. Sent to me same day they did the inspection. Who did the ppi for you and would you recommend them?
if i recall correctly, its owed a major in 2019 and is fairly standard apart from the dipped stuff and the battery?
looks superb with red paint and black wheels - well done!
Yes it's due a major in Sept this year but having looked at OPC pricing it's not too bad. The tyres were almost 10 years old so I ordered a set and got them to fit it prior to delivery. Not any mods I can see apart from the carbon dipped stuff and seems to have been well cared for and not tracked. The service book has all the stamps and a folder with all the invoices from new.
Out of interest what did you offer? For transparency purposes, I paid 75k.
I enquired about it a while ago when it first appeared as well and had the same result. Followed up a month or so later and offered the same amount and got accepted 
I think the fact that there has been a few recent listings at realistic prices (70-75k) helped my cause and made the seller a bit more eager to sell.
I think the fact that there has been a few recent listings at realistic prices (70-75k) helped my cause and made the seller a bit more eager to sell.
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