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Gabby123

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Porsche 911 996 GT3 kit, low mileage.

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Any thoughts before I bid?

marky911

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248 months

Sunday 6th October 2013
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Are you about to bid on a £10k car without viewing!? Brave indeed. yikes

I'd only do that with a good indy and even then there's only one or two I'd trust.
My rule with those engines when searching for one for a friend recently, was only buy one that had had a Hartech rebuild. I'm not saying every car that hasn't had a rebuild will blow up but I just wouldn't want the risk of having to spend £8k on a repair, on a car worth £10k.

Good luck though. I hope it's a good one for you if you win it. Interior is very marmite but at that price buy on condition, which unfortunately you only have the sellers description of so it's going to be a bit of a gamble.

Gabby123

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Sunday 6th October 2013
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The other one that appeals is this one.

Porsche 911 1985 'one-off' show car
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA COUPE 1985 STUNNING

Also on ebay, but fixed price.

Thoughts?

Gabby123

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Sunday 6th October 2013
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Thanks for advice Mollyrocker. Didn't bid. Like the look of the Show Car better.

Nobbles

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289 months

Sunday 6th October 2013
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If its in Burnley give Jasmine a call, they may know the car or do a PPI for you? (never used them myself, just know they are local)

Gabby123

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Sunday 6th October 2013
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Thanks Nobbles, but auction has closed 10 mins ago. Like I said, the show car in Lymington appeals more.

mollytherocker

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238 months

Sunday 6th October 2013
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Gabby123 said:
Thanks for advice Mollyrocker. Didn't bid. Like the look of the Show Car better.
What advice?!

marky911

4,433 posts

248 months

Sunday 6th October 2013
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Hi Gabby,
that "showcar" has been for sale for literally years. I haven't viewed it but all I can say is one of the iconic details of a 911 is the 5 dials, yet the sellers of that car have replaced them with some LED back lit tat.

Number one thing to decide upon when shopping for a 911 is, how will it be used?
If it's a weekend toy, any one will do, although 996 onwards don't have the cutesy looks of the little air-cooled ones. If its a daily driver then 996 onwards become the more sensible choice.
Whatever you go for though, most people prefer standard or near standard examples. Easily revertible mods are ok, like wheels or exhausts, etc but that car would take quite a bit to make it standard.
You may not prefer standard but all I would say is if the poop hits the fan and you need out of it for any reason, a standard car will always sell quicker or for a higher price, usually both. It's nice to know that if needs be you could probably sell what you own fairly easily.

Learn all about the different models and ask on here. Most people are happy to talk you through the pros and cons of each model. Most of us have owned a few.
Good luck. smile

marky911

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Sunday 6th October 2013
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mollytherocker said:
Gabby123 said:
Thanks for advice Mollyrocker. Didn't bid. Like the look of the Show Car better.
What advice?!
hehe

I thought you'd PM'd him. He must mean me. I've never been so insulted. wink

mollytherocker

14,464 posts

238 months

Sunday 6th October 2013
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marky911 said:
hehe

I thought you'd PM'd him. He must mean me. I've never been so insulted. wink
Ooh, how very dare you! curse

Gabby123

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Monday 7th October 2013
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No insults intended to anybody. Had a very busy day at the coal face. Understand all the points made. The auction job went for 9.2k. Possibly a bargain off ebay. The show car I ,know is a bag of modified tricks. However, how many Non Porsche fans would know, unless they got inside the car. As it blasts past in Porsche 911 clothes, nobody knows internally it's the Emperors outfit. However only 6k on the clock for 12k, it looks a bit of a steal. At present I drive a 2005 Boxster. Love it to bits. However I want to try the 911 experience without busting the moth eaten wallet.
Did drive a 1983 911, but the clutch hurt me, as for the missus. It was a no brainier, hence Boxster.
You were both informative to me. Cheers! Much appreciated.