GT3 order??????
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Like everyone else I have read probably 5 different road tests of the new generation GT3 the overall impression is that you should sell bodily organs or loved ones to obtain one.
Interesting,so I contacted my local OPC dealership who would be happy to take a refundable deposit,but I should not expect a car within 18 months.
I phoned round a few others and came up with pretty much the same story.Even our friends in Europe are talking about a year wait.At which point will I care ?Particularly as we will be all Ga-ga over the 997 by then(?)
There is no way I can wait that long so I have more or less,reluctantly put it at the back of my mind.
The only reason i bought new last time is because I managed to get it to my spec in 5 weeks,those 5 weeks were tough enough not only me but friends & family.
So what to do?
I think 99/00 GT3 particularly lhd will soon be available under £50k hopefully nearer £45k..but they have never quite achived ultimate in my or the views of those certainly more in the know.
I would like a good 993RS....rhd 993Rs are advertised at truly speculative prices,I have looked at a few lhd cars but a left hooker is going to have to be an exemplary specimen for me to take the step.(please do not start the lhd 911 thing).
My current car is due to be advertised at a reasonable price,I really like it and should probably keep it,but after nearly 1 year a change may be due.
So what to do?
Interesting,so I contacted my local OPC dealership who would be happy to take a refundable deposit,but I should not expect a car within 18 months.
I phoned round a few others and came up with pretty much the same story.Even our friends in Europe are talking about a year wait.At which point will I care ?Particularly as we will be all Ga-ga over the 997 by then(?)
There is no way I can wait that long so I have more or less,reluctantly put it at the back of my mind.
The only reason i bought new last time is because I managed to get it to my spec in 5 weeks,those 5 weeks were tough enough not only me but friends & family.
So what to do?
I think 99/00 GT3 particularly lhd will soon be available under £50k hopefully nearer £45k..but they have never quite achived ultimate in my or the views of those certainly more in the know.
I would like a good 993RS....rhd 993Rs are advertised at truly speculative prices,I have looked at a few lhd cars but a left hooker is going to have to be an exemplary specimen for me to take the step.(please do not start the lhd 911 thing).
My current car is due to be advertised at a reasonable price,I really like it and should probably keep it,but after nearly 1 year a change may be due.
So what to do?
but I keep going into Noble dealers C3 - M12 are around the £40 mark for 2.5's, and if you get the right one you can have the upgrade to 330 "ish" (
) bhp and greater bottom end torque for a meer 600 or so sobs.
Couple that the the handling and if you live around anywhere except the straightes of straightes roads then you can get a 12 month old Noble for £15k less than your cheapers 993t if your figures quoted are correct (blindyak)
Not "dissing" the 993t - fine car, evolved better from my (undriven) impression into the 996tt.
Of course one thing is sure - Lee's finest will get more people stareing at you.......
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) bhp and greater bottom end torque for a meer 600 or so sobs. Couple that the the handling and if you live around anywhere except the straightes of straightes roads then you can get a 12 month old Noble for £15k less than your cheapers 993t if your figures quoted are correct (blindyak)
Not "dissing" the 993t - fine car, evolved better from my (undriven) impression into the 996tt.
Of course one thing is sure - Lee's finest will get more people stareing at you
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J
The first generation GT3 values are pretty stable, why not put a deposit down on a new one and buy a first generation model to keep yourself occupied while you wait - check out :
www.rupertlewinracing.com/Sales.htm
I'm pretty sure that Porsche are keeping an open mind over how many new generation GT3's they will build (unlike previous generation)- 12 months wait for any Carrera.
With the deposit being refundable / transferable - you may find that you like the first generation one so much you decide to wait for a 997 GT3........
www.rupertlewinracing.com/Sales.htm
I'm pretty sure that Porsche are keeping an open mind over how many new generation GT3's they will build (unlike previous generation)- 12 months wait for any Carrera.
With the deposit being refundable / transferable - you may find that you like the first generation one so much you decide to wait for a 997 GT3........
If you gave me your budget today and I turned off the Ultima part of my brain, I would be looking at two cars. The 993RS in some shape or form (probably LHD and preferably RSR), and the LHD 996TT in Joe Macari right now with under 10k miles on the clock for 59 grand... If that wasn't hardcore enough I'm sure Mr Ruf could sort something out. If the new GT3 is 72k, that leaves 13k to play with. That gets you some suspension mods and maybe some engine work.
Justin (joust) is welcome to spread the word - it is a Noble cause after all. Mainly because I was selling 993RSs to the hilt on the Noble forum, so fair's fair
Justin (joust) is welcome to spread the word - it is a Noble cause after all. Mainly because I was selling 993RSs to the hilt on the Noble forum, so fair's fair
Only what I have read,but reports from overseas owners who have traded from old to new GT3 is that the refinements in steering & suspension department make the new version slightly less raw than it's predecessor.That has got to be a good thing as it may help take advantage of the evidently better engine.
Domster / Joust I hope you didn't mis interpret my Noble comments,views are fair enough...I look forward to seeing the Noble show up some big guns at Bruntingthorpe...cheers.
Domster / Joust I hope you didn't mis interpret my Noble comments,views are fair enough...I look forward to seeing the Noble show up some big guns at Bruntingthorpe...cheers.
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