Any other GT3 owners...
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Kris,
I also came from owning TVR's (3 Cerberas/Tuscan RR/Griff/Chimaera) the Porsche is the best move so far !
I don't miss the acceleration of the Cerbera as I now have fantastic handling, safety and that old chestnut reliability.
The GT3 is very close to TVR feel in trems of rawness, I don't find the suspension too firm, or the car too noisy. Tyre roar is pretty bad on the motorway, though.
I also came from owning TVR's (3 Cerberas/Tuscan RR/Griff/Chimaera) the Porsche is the best move so far !
I don't miss the acceleration of the Cerbera as I now have fantastic handling, safety and that old chestnut reliability.
The GT3 is very close to TVR feel in trems of rawness, I don't find the suspension too firm, or the car too noisy. Tyre roar is pretty bad on the motorway, though.
So its a 3.6 ltr engine non turbo with other bits and pieces - thanks
Beaver - Glad you are enjoying it, I think that you have summarised the differences well. Your reasons for moving to the 911 are pretty much the same reasons as mine - overall ownership experience, handling, performance, reliability etc - in other words the total package!
Beaver - Glad you are enjoying it, I think that you have summarised the differences well. Your reasons for moving to the 911 are pretty much the same reasons as mine - overall ownership experience, handling, performance, reliability etc - in other words the total package!
How much more impractical are these cars to run (add expensive into the equation) than a Carrera 2.
Do not worry about harsh ride as that is only a concern for pensioners
The question is being asked because a new Carrera is only 6000 pounds less than a 2 year old GT3 with 22,000 miles I have just seen.
Do not worry about harsh ride as that is only a concern for pensioners
The question is being asked because a new Carrera is only 6000 pounds less than a 2 year old GT3 with 22,000 miles I have just seen.
They all have air vents, some (like mine) have a mesh grille over them to stop stones and leaves getting trapped.
AS for running costs compared to a Carrera, I've no idea. Think the fuel tank is smaller but for everyday use the only problem is the very limited ground clearance, it makes most speed bumps, but on any sloping ground / ramps / big depressions the chin spoiler (rubber) snags. Sounds a lot worse from inside, but just rubs on the splitter.
Should get about 20 - 25 MPG if driven sensibly, but that just doesn't seem to happen very often.
AS for running costs compared to a Carrera, I've no idea. Think the fuel tank is smaller but for everyday use the only problem is the very limited ground clearance, it makes most speed bumps, but on any sloping ground / ramps / big depressions the chin spoiler (rubber) snags. Sounds a lot worse from inside, but just rubs on the splitter.
Should get about 20 - 25 MPG if driven sensibly, but that just doesn't seem to happen very often.
20-25 mpg would be heaven for me compared to my M3.....
The reason I am asking is a car I am looking at has had 2 clutches in 22,000 miles which sounds like a financial disaster to me. If this is the case, what about the rest of the stressed mechanical parts? Sounds as bad as a Ferrari that does
The reason I am asking is a car I am looking at has had 2 clutches in 22,000 miles which sounds like a financial disaster to me. If this is the case, what about the rest of the stressed mechanical parts? Sounds as bad as a Ferrari that does
2 clutches sounds excessive to me. The GT3 is supposedly built around motorsport components. Everyday use shouldn't put any stress on it. Perhaps the last owner was a clutch-burner...
My one feels very solid, only things I don't like too much are the noisy flywheel at idle with foot off clutch (only applies to Club Sports) and the intrusive tyre roar on motorways.
My one feels very solid, only things I don't like too much are the noisy flywheel at idle with foot off clutch (only applies to Club Sports) and the intrusive tyre roar on motorways.
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