New 997 GT3 RS piccys
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Originally Posted by purple_fiesta
was this not on top gear a while ago? sure clarkson said it only came in white though ?
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cheers Lee
seriously looking at this now instead of an M3
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/top...00614230959076
seriously looking at this now instead of an M3
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/top...00614230959076
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Could be a wise move mate. 996 prices have been CRUSHED. They are serious Bargains now and I think prices will level soon. Depreciation will be far less than the M3.
Lovely cars but I just prefer soft tops and the 996 cab looks FAT arsed and a bit wanky. LOVELY to drive though
Marco loves his 996 Cabs
I was going to suggest a 996 and started looking on piston heads which is where I saw that race one that I posted up
M3 more practical, a true 4 seater, newer and just as fast.
The choice is yours
Do NOT badge up a Carrera with an Aerokit as a GT3 though. CUNTS do that
Lovely cars but I just prefer soft tops and the 996 cab looks FAT arsed and a bit wanky. LOVELY to drive though
Marco loves his 996 Cabs
I was going to suggest a 996 and started looking on piston heads which is where I saw that race one that I posted up
M3 more practical, a true 4 seater, newer and just as fast.
The choice is yours
Do NOT badge up a Carrera with an Aerokit as a GT3 though. CUNTS do that
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
cheers Lee
seriously looking at this now instead of an M3
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/top...00614230959076
seriously looking at this now instead of an M3
http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/top...00614230959076
Whoever buys that car squats to pee
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ooow i havent seen any photos of the 997 gt3 rs would have to be in a different colour though! but for 100k i would spend a little more and have a 360 cs
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see im in new territory when it comes to porsches. As well as that, the missus has restrained the belt to Ł30 -Ł35k .... so I'd be in poverty spec porsche land probably.
god! decisions decisions!
god! decisions decisions!
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The new GT3 RS looks awesome.
I was lucky enough to go out for a proper blast with a guy who had the old shape one.
Absolutely stunning car.
The two most impressive things were the handling and braking capabilities of it
I was lucky enough to go out for a proper blast with a guy who had the old shape one.
Absolutely stunning car.
The two most impressive things were the handling and braking capabilities of it
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Jason, they are pretty rare, great looking and fast and super comfy.
Sooooo dull to drive though. You feel really detached from whats going on.
Sooooo dull to drive though. You feel really detached from whats going on.
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Really, i drove my "fiances" dads CLS55 and that didnt feel to bad for a big car. Still the plans i had of buying a fat motor have gone,the wedding has just topped stupid figures, and the honey moon
Next year
Next year
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i keep thinking about porkers for next year.
well i could buy one now, but all depends on what i do with my next house.
awesome awesome machines!
nige is a closet porker lover aswell, and wants one after his TVR
well i could buy one now, but all depends on what i do with my next house.
awesome awesome machines!
nige is a closet porker lover aswell, and wants one after his TVR
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lee they are lovely motors, hes going to test a S class AMG and her mum is getting the new CLK AMG which arrives next year. Cant quite convince him he needs a porker tubo though
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Originally Posted by Ryan
i keep thinking about porkers for next year.
well i could buy one now, but all depends on what i do with my next house.
awesome awesome machines!
nige is a closet porker lover aswell, and wants one after his TVR
well i could buy one now, but all depends on what i do with my next house.
awesome awesome machines!
nige is a closet porker lover aswell, and wants one after his TVR
Ive had 3 996 4S's and a 997S, now got the turbo bus and a boxster to keep the wife happy. Cant fault the cars, they are total driving pleasure and incredibly reliable. (although I did blow the gearbox up on the Boxster a couple of months back!!!)
The Porsche UK customer service is going downhill fast since Porsche took ownership of the big dealers a couple of years back and thats a real shame. I avoid the dealership now if I can, whereas you were always welcome and the service was more personal. They have turned into a total volume sales business now and taken their eye off the customer.
I think your money is better invested in a 996 now than an M3 although if you got caught as a 996 owner when they launched the 997 youve probably had your pants taken down.
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Wise words GT2 and GT3RS owners were hardest hit... ouch.
If you ever look to sell the Turbo Bus Polly let me know. I really fancy one. Had a look at yours at Bedford and it was exactly how I'd spec mine
If you ever look to sell the Turbo Bus Polly let me know. I really fancy one. Had a look at yours at Bedford and it was exactly how I'd spec mine
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cheers for the advice mate, its deffo a 996 for me
i will be looking as soon as i've secured a new house.
which at the moment is proving a task, there's just nothing about at the moment.
i will be looking as soon as i've secured a new house.
which at the moment is proving a task, there's just nothing about at the moment.
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The only problem I've found with the 996 is that they look a little "dated" inside.....
Not that I'd turn one down, OBVIOUSLY.....
Will have to scan in some pics of my Dad's old Porsche dealership that we recently found - classic 70s porn style moustache type drivers and cars (i.e my Dad ) but some cool 911 rally cars and race cars etc....
Not that I'd turn one down, OBVIOUSLY.....
Will have to scan in some pics of my Dad's old Porsche dealership that we recently found - classic 70s porn style moustache type drivers and cars (i.e my Dad ) but some cool 911 rally cars and race cars etc....
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dave read this mate
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...76632&f=48&h=0
unless it was you who made the post?
as for the new 997,lovely retro colour i.m.o
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...76632&f=48&h=0
unless it was you who made the post?
as for the new 997,lovely retro colour i.m.o
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Originally Posted by Porkie
Polly, how much better was the 997 than the 996?
Took me a while to get used to the looks though. I was not 100% happy when I first got it as I thought the 996 4S was maybe better and had more presence on the road, but the 997 won me over in the end.
Glad you like the Cayenne spec. Took me a while to find it as I did not buy that one new (was about 6 months old). There was still a year wait for a Turbo at the time so decided to go used. Difficult to get the spec you want when your not ordering new as well but got there in the end. I really wanted black with black leather, but settled for Graphite in the end. Its a wicked car and the handling just makes me laugh everytime I give it some stick. I cant resist taking it on the track when I trailer the westy though!!!!
Got to say though that the Boxster is still the best fun out of all them. Not mega fast but just such a good all rounder.
Your right about the GT2 and GT3RS prices. Ive been tempted by a GT2 a couple of times now. They are serious bits of kit. 480 brake rear wheel drive fun!!!!!
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The GT2 had MAJOR revisions done though Mike. The later ones are MUCH better and a really under rated apparently.
Never driven one sadly. At Ł50k though they are looking serious value for what was a Ł120k car a few years ago!
Never driven one sadly. At Ł50k though they are looking serious value for what was a Ł120k car a few years ago!
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Yep that new GT3 should be pant wettingly good! I'm currently dealing with a guy buying a new Merc S320 off me who has a 2 year old Carrera with sports kit on it & has a new GT3 on order for delivery February. He went to the launch day at Thruxton I think it was (it was in Andover anyway) and said it looked even better in the flesh His is costing Ł93k & he hasn't even gone for the carbon brake option. Definitely gonna try & blag a passenger ride when his S320 is delivered
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Originally Posted by Porkie
Thanks Polly a good little read
How the hell did you brake the Boxster gearbox as well??? I give mine death and nothing seems to go wrong
How the hell did you brake the Boxster gearbox as well??? I give mine death and nothing seems to go wrong
I think your right about the last of the GT2's being better. I thought they were basically the same as the last 996 GT3 give or take some styling and the engine.
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