I keep looking at this..please put me off or someone buy it!
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I can easily put you off:
It is a beautiful car in speed yellow (my favourite colour), low mileage, sold by one of the best independent in the UK (and therefore must be in a very good condition), depreciation will be zero as it is a mk1 model, A car to die for (not litterally of course).
Job done
It is a beautiful car in speed yellow (my favourite colour), low mileage, sold by one of the best independent in the UK (and therefore must be in a very good condition), depreciation will be zero as it is a mk1 model, A car to die for (not litterally of course).
Job done
Redeem said:
I can easily put you off:
It is a beautiful car in speed yellow (my favourite colour), low mileage, sold by one of the best independent in the UK (and therefore must be in a very good condition), depreciation will be zero as it is a mk1 model, A car to die for (not litterally of course).
Job done
tIt is a beautiful car in speed yellow (my favourite colour), low mileage, sold by one of the best independent in the UK (and therefore must be in a very good condition), depreciation will be zero as it is a mk1 model, A car to die for (not litterally of course).
Job done
t . Even I want to buy it now and I don't even fit in a 996!I remember your thread Slodge, hope you are still enjoying!
Have felt for a while time for a change from the turbo. Too clinical for my purpose of a weekend only car (if that's the right word)
Have never driven a gt3, but I just want one, and this one looks perfect!
Trying to convince myself not to - but getting weaker by the day.
p.s. who was the previous owner? May be worth a chat with him if he obliges (PM me if preferred).
Have felt for a while time for a change from the turbo. Too clinical for my purpose of a weekend only car (if that's the right word)
Have never driven a gt3, but I just want one, and this one looks perfect!
Trying to convince myself not to - but getting weaker by the day.
p.s. who was the previous owner? May be worth a chat with him if he obliges (PM me if preferred).
Redeem said:
I can easily put you off:
It is a beautiful car in speed yellow (my favourite colour), low mileage, sold by one of the best independent in the UK (and therefore must be in a very good condition), depreciation will be zero as it is a mk1 model, A car to die for (not litterally of course).
Job done
LOL thanks. That has put me right off now!! It is a beautiful car in speed yellow (my favourite colour), low mileage, sold by one of the best independent in the UK (and therefore must be in a very good condition), depreciation will be zero as it is a mk1 model, A car to die for (not litterally of course).
Job done
Oh sorry those photos didn't put you off enough? This piece I put together for another website that will remain nameless should definitely do the trick! Have a nice sleepless night...
Truly memorable. That was my initial thought when I finished my first drive in the original GT3. Back in 1999 when the car was first launched, reviewers of the day used far more eloquent phrases such as ‘A racer for the road’ and ‘RS in all but name’. Be very clear – 13 years has done nothing to blunt the edge of their descriptions.
Amongst Porsche fans the GT3 has developed a rather fanatical following with fierce internecine arguments about which particular model is the best. Squabbles aside, there is one fact that can’t be ignored. This car started it all.
Such is the hype surround the GT3 that if you haven’t driven one before, you approach the car with mild trepidation and a rather large amount of expectation. From the outside it has serious ‘don’t mess’ attitude. Low slung – check. Big brakes – check. Serious aero – check. No back seats – check. Loud exterior colour – check. Shy, retiring violet this car is not.
Open the door and negotiate your way into the bucket seats and you soon realise that if you are of slight to normal build, Porsche really know how to set up your driving position. Unfortunately the bigger boned amongst us may struggle to get comfortable.
Don’t expect much in the way of toys inside. The example we drove was relatively luxurious with aircon, electric windows and a stereo, but that’s about it. Some models replace these fripperies with battery cut off switches and roll cages. But this is all part of the appeal. Who wants a road-going racecar with heated seats and cupholders?
So your appetite is suitably whetted. Key in your slightly sweaty palm you fire the beast into life and…… feel mildly disappointed. It doesn’t sound mega special at start up. It’s very different to a standard car with a mechanical chuntering rather like a large washing machine full of spanners. The rev counter hunts about as the engine gains heat and things start to settle down. Panic not though. Simply think of this as the calm before the storm…
Once warm and on the move that engine just dominates the driving experience. The sound is beyond captivating. As you approach the higher revs ranges, it builds and builds into a snarling bellow that you don’t believe can get any angrier – but it does – urging you to go for the red line with each and every gearshift. It’s like a mini Le Mans soundtrack ringing around your head whenever you go for a spin.
The handling is sublime and more suited to road use than the racecar demeanour might suggest. On the move has a kind of organic feel that reminds you more of older aircooled Porsches, rather than the newer machinery. Turn in is ultra precise and the car is quick to change direction. Whilst bumps don’t really change your line or put your spine out of shape, smooth inputs are the key to making rapid progress. Jerky steering and gear changes can make the car feel a little unsettled, so don’t grip the wheel too tight. After a while in the GT3’s company you find yourself almost thinking it into each apex. Whereas in other cars you’re happy just to take a normal line, in a GT3 you’re searching for the perfect clipping point every time.
When in those bucket seats you are simply part of the car’s DNA, feeling each and every wriggle, bump and camber shift – for the true Porsche fan it’s a very special experience and one that gets under your skin as you sit back and remember minute details of the drive you just had. That’s why, together with its relative rarity and the fact it costs much less than half of a sorted 964RS, the GT3 is a sure fire classic in waiting. If you can, you must.
Truly memorable. That was my initial thought when I finished my first drive in the original GT3. Back in 1999 when the car was first launched, reviewers of the day used far more eloquent phrases such as ‘A racer for the road’ and ‘RS in all but name’. Be very clear – 13 years has done nothing to blunt the edge of their descriptions.
Amongst Porsche fans the GT3 has developed a rather fanatical following with fierce internecine arguments about which particular model is the best. Squabbles aside, there is one fact that can’t be ignored. This car started it all.
Such is the hype surround the GT3 that if you haven’t driven one before, you approach the car with mild trepidation and a rather large amount of expectation. From the outside it has serious ‘don’t mess’ attitude. Low slung – check. Big brakes – check. Serious aero – check. No back seats – check. Loud exterior colour – check. Shy, retiring violet this car is not.
Open the door and negotiate your way into the bucket seats and you soon realise that if you are of slight to normal build, Porsche really know how to set up your driving position. Unfortunately the bigger boned amongst us may struggle to get comfortable.
Don’t expect much in the way of toys inside. The example we drove was relatively luxurious with aircon, electric windows and a stereo, but that’s about it. Some models replace these fripperies with battery cut off switches and roll cages. But this is all part of the appeal. Who wants a road-going racecar with heated seats and cupholders?
So your appetite is suitably whetted. Key in your slightly sweaty palm you fire the beast into life and…… feel mildly disappointed. It doesn’t sound mega special at start up. It’s very different to a standard car with a mechanical chuntering rather like a large washing machine full of spanners. The rev counter hunts about as the engine gains heat and things start to settle down. Panic not though. Simply think of this as the calm before the storm…
Once warm and on the move that engine just dominates the driving experience. The sound is beyond captivating. As you approach the higher revs ranges, it builds and builds into a snarling bellow that you don’t believe can get any angrier – but it does – urging you to go for the red line with each and every gearshift. It’s like a mini Le Mans soundtrack ringing around your head whenever you go for a spin.
The handling is sublime and more suited to road use than the racecar demeanour might suggest. On the move has a kind of organic feel that reminds you more of older aircooled Porsches, rather than the newer machinery. Turn in is ultra precise and the car is quick to change direction. Whilst bumps don’t really change your line or put your spine out of shape, smooth inputs are the key to making rapid progress. Jerky steering and gear changes can make the car feel a little unsettled, so don’t grip the wheel too tight. After a while in the GT3’s company you find yourself almost thinking it into each apex. Whereas in other cars you’re happy just to take a normal line, in a GT3 you’re searching for the perfect clipping point every time.
When in those bucket seats you are simply part of the car’s DNA, feeling each and every wriggle, bump and camber shift – for the true Porsche fan it’s a very special experience and one that gets under your skin as you sit back and remember minute details of the drive you just had. That’s why, together with its relative rarity and the fact it costs much less than half of a sorted 964RS, the GT3 is a sure fire classic in waiting. If you can, you must.
slodge said:
Oh sorry those photos didn't put you off enough? This piece I put together for another website that will remain nameless should definitely do the trick! Have a nice sleepless night...
Truly memorable. That was my initial thought when I finished my first drive in the original GT3. Back in 1999 when the car was first launched, reviewers of the day used far more eloquent phrases such as ‘A racer for the road’ and ‘RS in all but name’. Be very clear – 13 years has done nothing to blunt the edge of their descriptions.
Amongst Porsche fans the GT3 has developed a rather fanatical following with fierce internecine arguments about which particular model is the best. Squabbles aside, there is one fact that can’t be ignored. This car started it all.
Such is the hype surround the GT3 that if you haven’t driven one before, you approach the car with mild trepidation and a rather large amount of expectation. From the outside it has serious ‘don’t mess’ attitude. Low slung – check. Big brakes – check. Serious aero – check. No back seats – check. Loud exterior colour – check. Shy, retiring violet this car is not.
Open the door and negotiate your way into the bucket seats and you soon realise that if you are of slight to normal build, Porsche really know how to set up your driving position. Unfortunately the bigger boned amongst us may struggle to get comfortable.
Don’t expect much in the way of toys inside. The example we drove was relatively luxurious with aircon, electric windows and a stereo, but that’s about it. Some models replace these fripperies with battery cut off switches and roll cages. But this is all part of the appeal. Who wants a road-going racecar with heated seats and cupholders?
So your appetite is suitably whetted. Key in your slightly sweaty palm you fire the beast into life and…… feel mildly disappointed. It doesn’t sound mega special at start up. It’s very different to a standard car with a mechanical chuntering rather like a large washing machine full of spanners. The rev counter hunts about as the engine gains heat and things start to settle down. Panic not though. Simply think of this as the calm before the storm…
Once warm and on the move that engine just dominates the driving experience. The sound is beyond captivating. As you approach the higher revs ranges, it builds and builds into a snarling bellow that you don’t believe can get any angrier – but it does – urging you to go for the red line with each and every gearshift. It’s like a mini Le Mans soundtrack ringing around your head whenever you go for a spin.
The handling is sublime and more suited to road use than the racecar demeanour might suggest. On the move has a kind of organic feel that reminds you more of older aircooled Porsches, rather than the newer machinery. Turn in is ultra precise and the car is quick to change direction. Whilst bumps don’t really change your line or put your spine out of shape, smooth inputs are the key to making rapid progress. Jerky steering and gear changes can make the car feel a little unsettled, so don’t grip the wheel too tight. After a while in the GT3’s company you find yourself almost thinking it into each apex. Whereas in other cars you’re happy just to take a normal line, in a GT3 you’re searching for the perfect clipping point every time.
When in those bucket seats you are simply part of the car’s DNA, feeling each and every wriggle, bump and camber shift – for the true Porsche fan it’s a very special experience and one that gets under your skin as you sit back and remember minute details of the drive you just had. That’s why, together with its relative rarity and the fact it costs much less than half of a sorted 964RS, the GT3 is a sure fire classic in waiting. If you can, you must.
Pretty much sums it up perfectly for me!Truly memorable. That was my initial thought when I finished my first drive in the original GT3. Back in 1999 when the car was first launched, reviewers of the day used far more eloquent phrases such as ‘A racer for the road’ and ‘RS in all but name’. Be very clear – 13 years has done nothing to blunt the edge of their descriptions.
Amongst Porsche fans the GT3 has developed a rather fanatical following with fierce internecine arguments about which particular model is the best. Squabbles aside, there is one fact that can’t be ignored. This car started it all.
Such is the hype surround the GT3 that if you haven’t driven one before, you approach the car with mild trepidation and a rather large amount of expectation. From the outside it has serious ‘don’t mess’ attitude. Low slung – check. Big brakes – check. Serious aero – check. No back seats – check. Loud exterior colour – check. Shy, retiring violet this car is not.
Open the door and negotiate your way into the bucket seats and you soon realise that if you are of slight to normal build, Porsche really know how to set up your driving position. Unfortunately the bigger boned amongst us may struggle to get comfortable.
Don’t expect much in the way of toys inside. The example we drove was relatively luxurious with aircon, electric windows and a stereo, but that’s about it. Some models replace these fripperies with battery cut off switches and roll cages. But this is all part of the appeal. Who wants a road-going racecar with heated seats and cupholders?
So your appetite is suitably whetted. Key in your slightly sweaty palm you fire the beast into life and…… feel mildly disappointed. It doesn’t sound mega special at start up. It’s very different to a standard car with a mechanical chuntering rather like a large washing machine full of spanners. The rev counter hunts about as the engine gains heat and things start to settle down. Panic not though. Simply think of this as the calm before the storm…
Once warm and on the move that engine just dominates the driving experience. The sound is beyond captivating. As you approach the higher revs ranges, it builds and builds into a snarling bellow that you don’t believe can get any angrier – but it does – urging you to go for the red line with each and every gearshift. It’s like a mini Le Mans soundtrack ringing around your head whenever you go for a spin.
The handling is sublime and more suited to road use than the racecar demeanour might suggest. On the move has a kind of organic feel that reminds you more of older aircooled Porsches, rather than the newer machinery. Turn in is ultra precise and the car is quick to change direction. Whilst bumps don’t really change your line or put your spine out of shape, smooth inputs are the key to making rapid progress. Jerky steering and gear changes can make the car feel a little unsettled, so don’t grip the wheel too tight. After a while in the GT3’s company you find yourself almost thinking it into each apex. Whereas in other cars you’re happy just to take a normal line, in a GT3 you’re searching for the perfect clipping point every time.
When in those bucket seats you are simply part of the car’s DNA, feeling each and every wriggle, bump and camber shift – for the true Porsche fan it’s a very special experience and one that gets under your skin as you sit back and remember minute details of the drive you just had. That’s why, together with its relative rarity and the fact it costs much less than half of a sorted 964RS, the GT3 is a sure fire classic in waiting. If you can, you must.
I finally got my 996.2 CS out for a blast on Saturday and gave it some proper stick for the first time. The way it piles on speed is incredible and the howl from the engine/exhaust is spine tingling good.
If it helps porky. I bought a GT3 from 911v a few months back and it was my first venture into Porsche. I was expecting a difficult car to live with on the test drive but was met by something quite different. A truly beautiful piece of engineering. Take it for a test drive you will not regret it.
The other thing is 911v, I dealt with Tom mostly. very good to deal with and a feeling of trust that the car is what they say it is. Said many times on here already so it is no suprise. I have seen the car in person and it is lovely.
Just do it. you know you want to.
The other thing is 911v, I dealt with Tom mostly. very good to deal with and a feeling of trust that the car is what they say it is. Said many times on here already so it is no suprise. I have seen the car in person and it is lovely.
Just do it. you know you want to.
Edited by Fattrader on Tuesday 19th February 23:44
I'll help you.
GT3's are slow, nervous on the road, need more precision on track for the huge corner speed they can carry, have a horrid front end and if you try to focus that so its perfect on track then it becomes semi undriveable at serious speeds on anything more undulating than a motorway.
And they're slow
And the interior of a 996 is akin to a wheelie bin
And theyre slow
And you will forever be betwixt and between on brake pads, because anything strong enough to handle the speeds the car can dish out on track become like bits of squeeky wood on the real road and if you keep road friendly pads on a track day and go for it they'll catch fire !! lol
My next Mk1 GT3 will have full Manthey upgrades including the 3.9 or 4.1 litre conversion and just be a track car.
GT3's are slow, nervous on the road, need more precision on track for the huge corner speed they can carry, have a horrid front end and if you try to focus that so its perfect on track then it becomes semi undriveable at serious speeds on anything more undulating than a motorway.
And they're slow
And the interior of a 996 is akin to a wheelie bin
And theyre slow
And you will forever be betwixt and between on brake pads, because anything strong enough to handle the speeds the car can dish out on track become like bits of squeeky wood on the real road and if you keep road friendly pads on a track day and go for it they'll catch fire !! lol
My next Mk1 GT3 will have full Manthey upgrades including the 3.9 or 4.1 litre conversion and just be a track car.
The car is absolutely fine in the wet. As long as you respect it. The speed can be built up so quickly if you have a heavy foot. You just need to be aware. And that is way the car is so good. Unlike a Ford you are always paying attention. The car ducks and dives on the road picking up any undulation and tram line. The difference is it does not follow them and try and throw you around but communicates it with such efficiency to your hands that it becomes an adventure to drive. Difficult to explain until you have driven one. You do not need to hold the wheel with tight sweaty paws to keep it under control but loose and gentle, it is pure heaven. But I am biased and love love love my GT3. Quite surprised to get over 30 mpg on my last trip out into the mountain roads! You can feel the power transmitted to the back wheels I can imagine a GT2 is a whole new experience and when the turbos kick in in must be like hitting warp factor. I would of thought that would have hedge written all over it if the turbos kicked in on a wet corner at full chat. The beauty of the NA engine, is it is controllable power that you manage precisely with your right foot.
As for the interior perfect balance of practical and all that is required. It is not an Aston Martin with its frills and lace but is all it needs to be, which is perfect. You understand the placing of the buttons in an instant. wind screen wipers speed button just by left hand off steering wheel and works perfectly. Oil level gauge comes on when the engine is warm enough and you have the time to notice it, tick over at traffic lights. Seats hold you in perfect position, everything is just there at a touch for you.
The stereo is adequate but if you want pounding drum and base to shake your neighbours car get a Citreon Saxo. In my mind the GT3 Mk1 is is all it needs to be and does not need to shout about it. Even the look of it is understated. A 996 C4 with a spoiler kit!! Love it....
The other thing which is great is the front boot is big enough for two sizeable soft bags. The area behind the seats can easily fit in another two soft bags either side.
Oh and Porky you won't like it....does that help.
As for the interior perfect balance of practical and all that is required. It is not an Aston Martin with its frills and lace but is all it needs to be, which is perfect. You understand the placing of the buttons in an instant. wind screen wipers speed button just by left hand off steering wheel and works perfectly. Oil level gauge comes on when the engine is warm enough and you have the time to notice it, tick over at traffic lights. Seats hold you in perfect position, everything is just there at a touch for you.
The stereo is adequate but if you want pounding drum and base to shake your neighbours car get a Citreon Saxo. In my mind the GT3 Mk1 is is all it needs to be and does not need to shout about it. Even the look of it is understated. A 996 C4 with a spoiler kit!! Love it....
The other thing which is great is the front boot is big enough for two sizeable soft bags. The area behind the seats can easily fit in another two soft bags either side.
Oh and Porky you won't like it....does that help.
Edited by Fattrader on Wednesday 20th February 07:41
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