997 GT3 ?
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Peely

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902 posts

249 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Is it worth trying to order a GT3 ?
Without me making several (repetitive) phone calls, does anyone know from previous experience what sort of waiting time is involved at OPC's ?

I have heard that it could be into 2008, in which case I'll look at a s/h, which I'm sure will be available without silly premiums in the not too distant future. But not too keen on paying well over the odds just yet !

ATHEY997S

167 posts

242 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Mate
try another year! UK has sold all of its build slots (apparently)
for 2007, but believing some OPC's is difficult at times! Not seen
one on the secondhand market as yet...

AndrewKillington

887 posts

269 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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my understanding is that there are slots available for the 2008 model year ie from September 2007 - not sure how long into the year you would have to wait - there is 997 GT3 for sale secondhand in the current edition of top marques from a private sale
Andrew

Peely

Original Poster:

902 posts

249 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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ATHEY997S said:
Mate
try another year! UK has sold all of its build slots (apparently)
for 2007, but believing some OPC's is difficult at times! Not seen
one on the secondhand market as yet...


There's at least 4 in Autotrader, cheapest one is £89,995 around £5k over list.
Looks like I'll have to wait and see, still early yet !

Geneve

4,018 posts

249 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Peely said:
ATHEY997S said:
Mate
try another year! UK has sold all of its build slots (apparently)
for 2007, but believing some OPC's is difficult at times! Not seen
one on the secondhand market as yet...


There's at least 4 in Autotrader, cheapest one is £89,995 around £5k over list.
Looks like I'll have to wait and see, still early yet !


Try looking for a new/nearly new one from March onwards.

Yes, you'll probably pay a bit of a premium, but best to have the car sooner and enjoy it through the summer, than order a new one that doesn't arrive until next winter.



Edited by Geneve on Thursday 8th February 12:27

cableguy

2,287 posts

239 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Check out the Black car at www.williamloughran.co.uk a little over list but stunning in the flesh none the less.

C.

Peely

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902 posts

249 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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[quote=Geneve[/quote]

Try looking for a new/nearly new one from March onwards.

Yes, you'll probably pay a bit of a premium, but best to have the car sooner and enjoy it through the summer, than order a new one that doesn't arrive until next winter.



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My thoughts exactly !

997gt3

3,139 posts

244 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Peely - you have email.

Grant3

3,710 posts

285 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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997gt3 said:
Peely - you have email.


your not selling yours before its even arrived are you yikes

gizard

2,272 posts

313 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Peely said:
Is it worth trying to order a GT3 ?
Without me making several (repetitive) phone calls, does anyone know from previous experience what sort of waiting time is involved at OPC's ?

I have heard that it could be into 2008, in which case I'll look at a s/h, which I'm sure will be available without silly premiums in the not too distant future. But not too keen on paying well over the odds just yet !



I ordered one last week and have a 16 week wait (Not uk supplied but a C16 car) and paid 1K over list...

Peely

Original Poster:

902 posts

249 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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gizard said:
Peely said:
Is it worth trying to order a GT3 ?
Without me making several (repetitive) phone calls, does anyone know from previous experience what sort of waiting time is involved at OPC's ?

I have heard that it could be into 2008, in which case I'll look at a s/h, which I'm sure will be available without silly premiums in the not too distant future. But not too keen on paying well over the odds just yet !



I ordered one last week and have a 16 week wait (Not uk supplied but a C16 car) and paid 1K over list...


Mmmmm thats interesting !
I have also checked that route and I am currently waiting for 2 dealers to get back to me with build slot dates.

Who was that with Gizard ?

Pugsey

5,821 posts

244 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Peely said:
gizard said:
Peely said:
Is it worth trying to order a GT3 ?
Without me making several (repetitive) phone calls, does anyone know from previous experience what sort of waiting time is involved at OPC's ?

I have heard that it could be into 2008, in which case I'll look at a s/h, which I'm sure will be available without silly premiums in the not too distant future. But not too keen on paying well over the odds just yet !



I ordered one last week and have a 16 week wait (Not uk supplied but a C16 car) and paid 1K over list...


Mmmmm thats interesting !
I have also checked that route and I am currently waiting for 2 dealers to get back to me with build slot dates.

Who was that with Gizard ?
I'd worry slightly about loosing out come resale going that route.

997gt3

3,139 posts

244 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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Grant3 said:
997gt3 said:
Peely - you have email.


your not selling yours before its even arrived are you yikes

Just depends if I can find another job within 2 months - accounts centralisation - bastards mad

Grant3

3,710 posts

285 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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997gt3 said:
Grant3 said:
997gt3 said:
Peely - you have email.


your not selling yours before its even arrived are you yikes

Just depends if I can find another job within 2 months - accounts centralisation - bastards mad


Sincerely sorry to hear the bad news, I hope you find an even better job with more dosh very soon.

kidhaa

398 posts

237 months

Thursday 8th February 2007
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see www.topmarques.co.uk

997 gt3 being sold privately - not above list
or
wait over 1year. My local OPC informed me it's around a minimum of 12months wait.