why does it always happen to me !!!!
why does it always happen to me !!!!
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mrdemon

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21,146 posts

296 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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OK looked for a GT3 for the last 12 months.
Only one I was interested in was a car at Tom Hartly last year which sold very fast.

last 3 months really looked hard at what was on offer and gave up.

Some may know I decied to keep the TTRS and buy a Porsche Spyder for the summer.

now my perfect spec GT3 comes up for sale at the right price , doh
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3574102.htm


this Spyder better be good :-)

o well, saving hard to get a gen 2 GT3 now next March and will swap both cars for one.

Edited by mrdemon on Thursday 26th January 11:33

Leigh996tt

3,858 posts

256 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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Typical isn't it, but these things happen for a reason sometimes.

Whether it's to pi$$ you off or to do you a favour I've no idea, but at least you can still look forward to good times in the Spyder and let the search begin again for a '3 later down the line.

Life's still good when you've got some pork on the drive though smile

mrdemon

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21,146 posts

296 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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Come spring I will be happy I am sure.

But atm i have yet to drive the spyder, bar a quick shake down test drive a few Sundays back.

Who knows, I may not want a GT3 come next march if the Spyers as good as people say.

monthefish

20,467 posts

262 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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You poor wee lamb. Hope you get through this.














( biggrin )

daveyb662

1,722 posts

196 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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Why do people buy these cars and then not service them on time - that would put me off.

A serious GT3 buyer should love the car enough to get the service done on schedule.

anniesdad

14,589 posts

269 months

Diamond blue

3,288 posts

231 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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I think that's my old car.
Certainly got looked after by me. Was never due a service when I owned it (2500m up 10k m)but was perfect when I sold it.
Might not be mine but its an identical spec. White , Fully black wheels, PCCB, yellow belts and white console.And half leather Carrera GT seats.

mrdemon

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21,146 posts

296 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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And swapped it for a 430 Scud

one of my dream cars, very nice, you will have to give me a go in it :-)

the GT3 spec is rare as hens teeth with those seats. most are full clubsport,or comfort spec those leather/alcantara jobs are the best one's ever.

Every day usable spec with the best seats, a very nice GT3.

Edited by mrdemon on Thursday 26th January 12:18

Diamond blue

3,288 posts

231 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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mrdemon said:
And swapped it for a 430 Scud

one of my dream cars, very nice, you will have to give me a go in it :-)

the GT3 spec is rare as hens teeth with those seats. most are full clubsport,or comfort spec those leather/alcantara jobs are the best one's ever.

Every day usable spec with the best seats, a very nice GT3.

Edited by mrdemon on Thursday 26th January 12:18
I thought it was the perfect spec. When white with black wheels was just getting fashionable (Everywhere now!) But the leather/alcantara adds a bit of cushioning compared to a clubsport and made it a bit snug for me.The previous generation full buckets in the 996 GT3 were more comfy.
Seats apart, the full clubsport cage etc is pointless in a road car.
Ceramics were pretty great I thought. Delicate at low speeds and super powerful when needed and much better than the Ceramics in the scud.
Having a bit of a run lately with seeing my old cars around or on here. Couple of BMWs that I used to own both on the M25 within a mile of each other but on different days and I think my old GTRs back up for sale too.


Trev450

6,771 posts

203 months

Thursday 26th January 2012
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anniesdad said:
Not Pork but nowhere as near dramatic as this one by him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biHufDoDk1A&fea...