Another 996 GT3?
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I_Want_That_One

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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Having owned numerous 911s over the years (including a year with a 2003 996 GT3)upto my current 997 C2S, I now find myself greatly missing the GT3! I've found what I think is a good value 996 GT3 at my local PC (Tonbridge) in good old Speed Yellow with PCCB brakes for just under £55,000 looking very yellow an in mint condition. My question is what do you knowledgable GT3 guys think will happen to the value of 996 GT3s over the next 12 months and am I a nob for going 'back' to a 996 from the C2S (the C2S is great but doesn't make we go yikes OMG and bounce WHEYHEY!!! like the GT3 used to). Non-smutty answers please... scratchchin

sambaman

3,991 posts

254 months

Wednesday 27th December 2006
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i may be able to help with a speed yellow GT3 if anyones seriously looking....low miles ..super condition...

sambaman

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254 months

Wednesday 27th December 2006
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GT3 seems to be holding its price from whats around at the moment....the mighty GT3MK1 is without a doubt the one to go for unless you want to move across to the RS side....and if yah dont mind LHD cars there seems to be a few for 35kish....great value in my eyes for such a focused 911


Edited by sambaman on Wednesday 27th December 17:08

I_Want_That_One

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97 posts

238 months

Wednesday 27th December 2006
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I thought about a Mk1 GT3 when I bought my last MkII but from what I could gather, albeit they are rarer they tend to be a tad more temperamental? A friend owned one and when it wasn't bursting coolant pipes it had an Amaco Cadiz sized oil leak underneath I think I've set my heart on a Mk11 if I think it's not going to drop too much further?!

sambaman

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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mmmm...i aint personally heard that before ( im sure some of the GT3 guys will have come across that before ...) but im a aircooled guy really BUT AND BIG BUTT i do have a place in my heart for some water pumpers......Hence me buying my old GT3RS back.....

polarexpress

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257 months

Wednesday 27th December 2006
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sambaman said:

mmmm...i aint personally heard that before ( im sure some of the GT3 guys will have come across that before ...) but im a aircooled guy really BUT AND BIG BUTT i do have a place in my heart for some water pumpers......Hence me buying my old GT3RS back.....


LOL Keith likes BIG BUTTs and water pumpers... !



And someone telling porkies about Mk1s again! Hands up who's had a Mk1 with coolant/oil problems... tumbleweed

sambaman

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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POLAR EXPRESS...; i mean i like to take a leak ( out of my water pumper ) on a old ladys ass ( big butt ).............LOL

sambaman

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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polarexpress said:
sambaman said:

mmmm...i aint personally heard that before ( im sure some of the GT3 guys will have come across that before ...) but im a aircooled guy really BUT AND BIG BUTT i do have a place in my heart for some water pumpers......Hence me buying my old GT3RS back.....


LOL Keith likes BIG BUTTs and water pumpers... !



And someone telling porkies about Mk1s again! Hands up who's had a Mk1 with coolant/oil problems... tumbleweed..................THOUGHT I HADNT NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE ..SURE THERE PRETTY MUCH BULLET PROOF !!

nevetas

508 posts

261 months

Wednesday 27th December 2006
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Hold out to March, should be a few more on the market then. Does that Tonbridge one have air con?

Colchester have a nice black one, but it's 60k.

I prefer my 997 S to my 996 GT3 RS, but to be fair I'm more into road driving so thats probably why.


Edited by nevetas on Wednesday 27th December 17:33

I_Want_That_One

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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The one at Tonbridge is a '53' plate with air con and full leather interior, sports seats instead of buckets, xenons and a few other bits. It looks like new so seems to be well priced. bounce

I_Want_That_One

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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Hmmmm, now what the 997 worth?!eek

nevetas

508 posts

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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Not a bad price, obviously could get much better deal private, but atleast this way you have dealer support.

It's not the greatest time to be buying a 996 GT3 though imo, they havn't really been hit hard yet by the 997 gt3, I think in March the OPC network will have more part x's flying about which should push it down abit further.

I only got 58k when I traded in my RS 9 months ago, and i've seen private GT3's as low as 46k. Scary stuff.


Edited by nevetas on Wednesday 27th December 18:26

I_Want_That_One

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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An RS is 'only' another £10K, but is it worth it?!

nevetas

508 posts

261 months

Wednesday 27th December 2006
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Not really, especially as a 997 GT3 would then only be another 20 away!

I struggled to use the RS as a daily drive, so guess it depends if the car will spend more time on track.

I_Want_That_One

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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I used my last GT3 everyday until my spine collapsed...but hey at 120 in 3rd (kph... )it was awesome...sure you boys can empathise?!

richardofengland

161 posts

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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sambaman said:

i may be able to help with a speed yellow GT3 if anyones seriously looking....low miles ..super condition...


You can let me know please as I have recently sold the C4 so am looking.
And please let me know as much about it as poss.
cheers
rich

sambaman

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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HI..it this one from my site...the guy we sold it to has juct bought a Gallardo and hes selling the GT3 /...at least you can see pictures etc...call robert after monday if you have any interest

keith


PORSCHE GT3 'MK1'
1999 13,900 miles Speed yellow from new with FOPCSH , super original unmarked condition inside & out , leather trim with Porsche crested seats , speed yellow seat belts / seat backs with matching centre console, tracker system fitted , superb example of the MK1 GT3


Edited by sambaman on Wednesday 27th December 21:16

I_Want_That_One

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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The word SOLD could be a slight issue....

Jay&Silent Bob

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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If anyone is after a GT3, we have a 6,000 mile 2004 '04' in stock, priced at £59,995. Car is mint just had the AUC check, 2 new rear tyres and is ready to roll. Was serviced only a few hundred mile ago and has the print out from the service showing no zone 2 ignitions, ie not been over revved driving

sambaman

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Wednesday 27th December 2006
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like i say we sold it but its back on SALE



I_Want_That_One said:

The word SOLD could be a slight issue....