Is this a fair price for a 'leggy' gen 1 comfort gt3?
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i keep reading about mileage sensitivity with these so wanted to get the expert view
its far from my target spec but at the same time i dont want to be waiting forever so would consider getting into a stop gap car if i didnt have to take a bath when i get out of it and into the cs
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
the very leggy one that has popped up again and this time on AT is def not under consideration
its far from my target spec but at the same time i dont want to be waiting forever so would consider getting into a stop gap car if i didnt have to take a bath when i get out of it and into the cs
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
the very leggy one that has popped up again and this time on AT is def not under consideration
i can see merit in both arguments but i also know that the the guards red cs and the rs green cs at wilmslow sold at or very close to their respective asking prices of 85 and 91
i could certainly live with a comfort because the difference between the 2 is not worth 20 to me at least.. different story if the cs was out there for 70 but i dont see that happening given the trade bid still seems really strong for a decent below average miles cs
that cobalt blue one at cameron is nice but is 89!
i could certainly live with a comfort because the difference between the 2 is not worth 20 to me at least.. different story if the cs was out there for 70 but i dont see that happening given the trade bid still seems really strong for a decent below average miles cs
that cobalt blue one at cameron is nice but is 89!
Kettmark said:
I think the mileage is probably putting people off. These cars are mileage sensitive. 68 k isn't high but if you put say 6k per year on it the mileage is going to be up there in 3 or 4 years.
Personally it wouldn't bother me as I'm looking for a daily driver to keep so not worried about cs spec.
If your heart is set in a cs, get a vs not a stop gap.
youve been looking for a few months so hows it coming along?Personally it wouldn't bother me as I'm looking for a daily driver to keep so not worried about cs spec.
If your heart is set in a cs, get a vs not a stop gap.
Cunno said:
Ferrari isn't a Porsche, no one is saying big bill can't come but buy wise and running cost can be kept reasonable
Porsche Gt3 v Sud
Scuderia this year (from memory)
- 3.5k for exhaust back box £750 on eBay new OPC
- 1.8k for brake pads £600 all 4 corners
- 1.7k for tyres £1200
- 4K for warranty believe £1500
- 3.7k for big service £650 from an Indy
consistent with my expectations and id be budgeting roughly 1k per annum for the warrantyPorsche Gt3 v Sud
Scuderia this year (from memory)
- 3.5k for exhaust back box £750 on eBay new OPC
- 1.8k for brake pads £600 all 4 corners
- 1.7k for tyres £1200
- 4K for warranty believe £1500
- 3.7k for big service £650 from an Indy
for work id likely be using jzm or fearnsport but likely not an opc but would spanner myself on some things
evodarren said:
RC1
It could be the 997.1 GT3 may not be for you.
If your that worried about depreciation, refresh costs on an 11 year old car, maybe go do something newer.
If you do convince yourself that a GT3 is for you I can say I’ve owned mine for 6 years. It had 9,000 miles when I got it. Now has nearly 38,000 . I’ve loved every minute. Always had OPC warranty and just renewed for another 2 years. It still feels as tight as when I got it, had mine front shocks rebuilt by Centre Gravity as one had a squeeky DU bush, other than that anything else covered by warranty.
im almost certain its the right car for me at the moment. just want to go in with my eyes open with a view to total cost of likely ownership regardless of outlay. both my other cars and bike are all over 10 years old and whilst they do cost to keep them in fine fettle, over the long run, its all been very reasonable.It could be the 997.1 GT3 may not be for you.
If your that worried about depreciation, refresh costs on an 11 year old car, maybe go do something newer.
If you do convince yourself that a GT3 is for you I can say I’ve owned mine for 6 years. It had 9,000 miles when I got it. Now has nearly 38,000 . I’ve loved every minute. Always had OPC warranty and just renewed for another 2 years. It still feels as tight as when I got it, had mine front shocks rebuilt by Centre Gravity as one had a squeeky DU bush, other than that anything else covered by warranty.
my sorely missed 964 c4 was set up by chris at cg many moons ago when he had not yet reached the hero status he has now!
Steve Rance said:
To the OP. I think that is a reasonable price. Just get the car checked over by a good GT3 specialist and get them to include a leak down test on the engine. Don’t be put off by the mileage. These cars are very tough. Also don’t be put off by worries of big bills. Providing the car has had a decent life you will be fine. I would define decent life as one where the engine has been warmed up before high revving, oils changed regularly and generally driven with mechanical sympathy. Track work is not an issue if the car is well driven
The 996/7 GT3’s are more driver focused in that more is required by the driver to enable the extraction of their performance. Therefore it stands to reason that the driver will also have a bigger input in the overal mechanical condition when he or she comes to sell it on.
There are many higher mileage cars that have been driven very hard on track for much of their lives which i’d Be happy to drive and there are many with low mileages that have spent all of those time on the road that I would consider.
If you are not obsessed with resales and the car stacks up then why not? It’s a lot of car for the money. The halo CS versions are in reality no different to a comfort. The bucket seats and cages are handy if you are tracking the car but that’s it. The true character of the 997 GT3 is its engine/drive train and chassis and they are the same for both the clubbie and comfort.
My only caviet is that you think twice about a car with ceramics. They will bring almost nothing to the experience and If you are worried about big bills they could well be the chief culprit.
Without apprearing morbid, you are one day closer to dying tomorrow. This forum is full of people who are expert in valuing absolutely everything but the value of their own time.
Great points really well made Steve thanksThe 996/7 GT3’s are more driver focused in that more is required by the driver to enable the extraction of their performance. Therefore it stands to reason that the driver will also have a bigger input in the overal mechanical condition when he or she comes to sell it on.
There are many higher mileage cars that have been driven very hard on track for much of their lives which i’d Be happy to drive and there are many with low mileages that have spent all of those time on the road that I would consider.
If you are not obsessed with resales and the car stacks up then why not? It’s a lot of car for the money. The halo CS versions are in reality no different to a comfort. The bucket seats and cages are handy if you are tracking the car but that’s it. The true character of the 997 GT3 is its engine/drive train and chassis and they are the same for both the clubbie and comfort.
My only caviet is that you think twice about a car with ceramics. They will bring almost nothing to the experience and If you are worried about big bills they could well be the chief culprit.
Without apprearing morbid, you are one day closer to dying tomorrow. This forum is full of people who are expert in valuing absolutely everything but the value of their own time.
Edited by Steve Rance on Monday 3rd December 10:33
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