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I don't think so - the appeal of the 996GT3 over the 997 model is that it is a purer mechanical machine with no electronic aids. Also, the performance gains of the 997 model are not significant enough for many of the current people to upgrade at a cost of 40-50k.Previous poster said:Quote: Originally posted by Speed Freak on 17 November 2006
Ade,
dont you think that a modded car is a dangerous proposition if you are not a megga wealthy person, the wtty wont cover anything, and around the mileage that people are getting rid of them, problems will not have become apparent.
hence an un modded for me, me thinks.
anyone who can afford modded car, and running cost would consider new.
I've seen that car in the flesh. It looked quite nice and tidy when I saw it during the summer. Worth a look as it won't hang around very long. A bargain at that price.Previous poster said:
Previous poster said:Quote: Originally posted by oceancarrera on 17 November 2006[/iPrevious poster said:Quote: Originally posted by Speed Freak on 17 November 2006Ade,
dont you think that a modded car is a dangerous proposition if you are not a megga wealthy person, the wtty wont cover anything, and around the mileage that people are getting rid of them, problems will not have become apparent.
hence an un modded for me, me thinks.
anyone who can afford modded car, and running cost would consider new.
I don't think so - the appeal of the 996GT3 over the 997 model is that it is a purer mechanical machine with no electronic aids. Also, the performance gains of the 997 model are not significant enough for many of the current people to upgrade at a cost of 40-50k.
I think the people upgrading are either a) mega wealthy and/or b) tired of their 996 model and looking to move on to something a bit newer.
One of the most heavily modified GT3 in the UK (afaik) was snapped up within a week. That car had done almost 60k miles and had no warranty. It was, without a doubt, one of the most desirable cars bar none. The buyer of that car could easily have bought a new car, but people who know will know that the properly modded cars are worth a premium over standard cars. As it stands, the standard 996GT3 is almost on par with the 997GT3 in terms of statistical performance (even at the hands of Herr Rohrl!), and the modded cars are as quick if not even quicker. That 60k mile modded GT3 was as quick as a Cup Car around Donny, yet as refined/useable as any normal GT3.
OTOH, most GT3s have low-to-middle mileage because the car is not a car you necessarily will do long distance/commuter mileage in on a regular basis. There are better cars which do that job. Many GT3s are used only for the track hence low mileage, but they have also been overserviced. I know several owners who do a full oil change after every 3 trackdays - or about one oil change every 1500 miles. Tranny and diff oils also tend to get changed frequently on the GT3 - perhaps once a year. So the overall condition of kept GT3s are frequently in much higher condition than other day-to-day/school-run 996s.
GT3s aren't indefatigable... I promise you that once you get a GT3, you start wanting better things for the car to make it even more superlative... even Rob's done the Alcon upgrade although it isn't tracked frequently... why? because you WANT to... :wink:
And trust me... you will WANT to!!!
Who's car was this Ade ??, someone from titanic ??
G.
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