997 GT3's and me....

[AndyBrew]

After buying the wife a Boxster S this summer and getting to drive it quite a bit I have to say I have been seduced by the Porsche marque, the noise it makes is intoxicating and very addictive and the balance and dynamics of the car make it a joy to drive.

Over the last few months I have been looking at 911s specifically the 997 GT3 variety and am considering taking the plunge in the new year. I currently drive a stage 2 2010 GT-R so am concerned I will regret selling this car as I love it but can't free my mind of the GT3!

So to further my research what are people's opinions of the different varieties of GT3, I won't be using the car on track as I'm not wealthy enough to have no concerns about binning it!

Would people consider buying outside of the Porsche dealership network?

What specification would people recommend considering it will be used on road not on track and would probably involve some weekends away for me and the mrs?

I like the look of this one: -

http://www.tomhartley.com/usedcar/PORSCHE/911_GT3+...

What are people's views on this car, spec, price etc.

Thanks in advance

Andy

[Zyp]

Looks fantastic.

I don't know enough about GT3's to tell you anything, however - someone will be along shortly to tell you it has the wrong seats and you'll never be able to sell it on again.

[HoHoHo]

And it will definately be only worth mid thirties by week after next.

Oh, and the engine will drop its coolant everywhere on your way to Tesco's

And you haven't even asked about depreciation, so clearly your not that serious about Porsche ownership

Aside from that, it's bloody lovely.

[jonamv8]

^^^^^

[bridey0]

The seat debate is alive and well. It's all personal preference of course with seats but that is a lovely car. I have a gen 1 gt3 clubsport and it's the best drivers car I've driven. U won't regret it I promise

[spyderman8]

You'll still have part of the original Porsche warranty on any Gen.2. Personally I'd never buy one because of the idiotic, impractical centre-lock wheels. Haven't yet driven one but I would guess its going to be a very different beast to your GT-R - especially if you track it - which of course you should!

[AndyBrew]

HoHoHo said:

And you haven't even asked about depreciation, so clearly your not that serious about Porsche ownership

Fortunately I buy my cars to enjoy I don't worry too much about what I'll sell it for, not until I actually come to sell it then I have a good cry, tell the wife a few lies and go and pick up the next one lol!

[AndyBrew]

spyderman8 said:

You'll still have part of the original Porsche warranty on any Gen.2. Personally I'd never buy one because of the idiotic, impractical centre-lock wheels. Haven't yet driven one but I would guess its going to be a very different beast to your GT-R - especially if you track it - which of course you should!

Wheels???

[bridey0]

AndyBrew said:

Fortunately I buy my cars to enjoy I don't worry too much about what I'll sell it for, not until I actually come to sell it then I have a good cry, tell the wife a few lies and go and pick up the next one lol!

I take it u havnt driven one yet?? The noise will get u for sure. In all seriousness my view is if u want a gt3 u shud go the full hog and get the clubsport. It massively makes it all

[AndyBrew]

bridey0 said:

The seat debate is alive and well. It's all personal preference of course with seats but that is a lovely car. I have a gen 1 gt3 clubsport and it's the best drivers car I've driven. U won't regret it I promise

Seats??

[AndyBrew]

bridey0 said:

I take it u havnt driven one yet?? The noise will get u for sure. In all seriousness my view is if u want a gt3 u shud go the full hog and get the clubsport. It massively makes it all

No I have avoided it as I know my chequebook will loosen, been thinking about doing the GT day at silverstone dropped enough hints to the wife, hopefully Santa has been listening!

[bridey0]

AndyBrew said:

Seats??

Yeah u need the recaro clubsport seats. That car has the comfort seats for grandads :-)

[AndyBrew]

bridey0 said:

Yeah u need the recaro clubsport seats. That car has the comfort seats for grandads :-)

I see I assume the clubsport is rare beast, none showing on the Porsche website!

[bridey0]

AndyBrew said:

I see I assume the clubsport is rare beast, none showing on the Porsche website!

The word clubsport is a bit of a lose term as they are really only now 'clubsport spec' as the last official clubsports are in the previous 996 gt3's. That said the clubsport spec versions are seemingly more desirable and to spec it was an additional 4k or so. The roll cage and fire extinguisher was a free option thou. Good luck with your search

[AndyBrew]

Thanks for the info much appreciated

[khushy]

AndyBrew said:

Fortunately I buy my cars to enjoy I don't worry too much about what I'll sell it for, not until I actually come to sell it then I have a good cry, tell the wife a few lies and go and pick up the next one lol!

^ THIS ^

[khushy]

what you "need" is what floats YOUR boat!!!

That red GT3 looks bloody awesome - drive it, like it, buy it, enjoy it - dont listen to anyone else.

[bridey0]

AndyBrew said:

Thanks for the info much appreciated

No problem, I've been out for 2 blasts in mine tonight and it's brilliant and soooo addictive. If u search the adds u will see that more 'comfort' spec cars hang about more rather than clubsport versions seemingly. The recaro seats are surprisingly comfy

[AndyBrew]

I'm embarrassed to say it but I think I'm going to like the grandad seats LOL!

Pretty sure I sat in a clubsport at Porsche Leicester not sure I liked the "hardness" of them, we'll see need to go and have a look at a few Tom Hartleys isn't far away #gulp#

[bridey0]

AndyBrew said:

I'm embarrassed to say it but I think I'm going to like the grandad seats LOL!

Pretty sure I sat in a clubsport at Porsche Leicester not sure I liked the "hardness" of them, we'll see need to go and have a look at a few Tom Hartleys isn't far away #gulp#

Enjoy and keep us posted