GT3 should i buy this one?

[Type 49]

2 years old, dual climate, race type seats in leather, 16k miles, ceramic brakes, fairly basic uk spec an import from new, country of origin C98 (cyprus)

My local OPC has offerd a similar UK car for £59K which i thought was a bit steep to say the least.

I may not go for this one but it is the best i have seen and all i really wanted was aircon and race seats as an extra so it does fit the bill.

Thanks

Oh yes what should i offer??

[AL001]

I sold my Mk2 (2003) with 20k miles for just under £47k a few months ago (private sale). Good example and still under warranty.

Worth bearing in mind that many buyers are a bit funny about imports, especially on something more specialised like a GT3, which could cause you problems come resale. Ok if bought at the right price but there's UK ones around at £43k-£50k too, so keep that in mind.

Good luck.

[Jessica_Wabbit]

C16 imports are fine ~ lots of OPC's give same money for C16 imports as UK supplied, the warranty is identical and private buyers in my experience have no issue either, HOWEVER, a C98 car IS NOT a C16 car ~ they are very different!!!!! Personally, I wouldn't touch a C98 car. Sorry.

[Wetwipe]

I had a C98 2002 Boxster. It was identical in every way to a UK car, its specification was the same and my OPC treated it exactly the same as a C16 UK car.

Lets face it, they are all bloody imports.

[POORCARDEALER]

They are all imports but country of origin is important........at the end of the day if you have the chance of a UK car or import for the same moeny you take the UK car, there is no shortage of cars around so be patient and you will get just what you want. Good Luck

[Type 49]

Thanks for all your prompt responses. I am beginning to get the idea now

I have wanted a GT3 for a long time but realise that whatever i buy will have to be sold again at some point in the future and take on board comments re origin and also regarding OPC attitude to warrenty.

I will contact Porsche on monday and investigate in the meantime i welcome any advice.

One point re the ceramic brakes, are these good or bad news in the long run, i understand they are £4.5k per side to replace and many people would swap to steel disc's

[mailey]

hi mate, was going up the smoke to pick a volvo up for a mate of mine, and was detoured at j15 swindon, looked across and there's the porsche centre with this beautiful 996 gt3 with race seats and in stunning silver, i would give them a ring and talk money, let me know if you buy it

[Wetwipe]

Type 49 said:

Thanks for all your prompt responses. I am beginning to get the idea now

I have wanted a GT3 for a long time but realise that whatever i buy will have to be sold again at some point in the future and take on board comments re origin and also regarding OPC attitude to warrenty.

I will contact Porsche on monday and investigate in the meantime i welcome any advice.

One point re the ceramic brakes, are these good or bad news in the long run, i understand they are £4.5k per side to replace and many people would swap to steel disc's

yes they are and some on here have had real problems with them

may be worth emailing slippydiff - he has good (or bad depends on your perspective) experience of pccbs

[paul0843]

whats the colour and what they asking?

[Type 49]

Its yellow and £53k, what do yo think?

[Type 49]

Its yellow and £53k, what do yo think?

[paul0843]

53k seems too steep...its bordering on opc prices...my offer for that would be £45ish.have a looK on WYLESHARDY.COM I think...they trying to sell a yellow one...maybe worth a punt...i think they are liquidators...or if you feel brave you can have a lhd from states landed and registered for £42-43K....usa cars seem to be high spec and low mileage....look on ebay motors....good luck

[G T 3]

Just got minter uk spec 2003 one owner,13k miles,yellow, buckets, air con etc,private,got opc inspection and warranty done £52k all in inc private plate.Did look at 13 cars to find this one.

[Type 49]

That sounds like a good buy, can you give me an idea of what you found with the other cars that put you off.

I have been advised to get acopy of the ultimate buyers guide but would like to hear more of your buying experience if you get a moment.

[G T 3]

I will email you

Edited by G T 3 on Tuesday 19th June 21:30

[Type 49]

Thanks, look forward to receiving it