New 997 GT3 - First Impressions
New 997 GT3 - First Impressions
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Geneve

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4,018 posts

249 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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Took delivery today.

Will provide more details later.

All I can say, at the moment, is that it has completely exceeded my expectations. The chassis feels so well sorted - go kart taught, yet incredibly comfortable.

So far can't find fault - quite the opposite in fact

Too excited to write about it - far rather be driving it



Edited by Geneve on Thursday 2nd November 17:45

johnnywishbone

1,171 posts

252 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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congrats matey !
have fun , be cool !

JWB

Merritt

1,669 posts

268 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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Nice one

Photos required pls!!

lightweight

1,165 posts

278 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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All us cooking GT3 owners now have the "OLD ONE" verry best to you now sod off and drive it

clubsport

7,415 posts

288 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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Congrats, please let us know how it is in a few days when you finally come home from driving it

glenn mcmenamin

2,305 posts

268 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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Get your ass back in the car and enjoy


Congrats mate, but we ALL expect a full report on our desks by 09:00 hours in
the morning !!!!!



And LOTS of pics !!!!!


G.

Geneve

Original Poster:

4,018 posts

249 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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glenn mcmenamin said:
Get your ass back in the car and enjoy


Congrats mate, but we ALL expect a full report on our desks by 09:00 hours in
the morning !!!!!



And LOTS of pics !!!!!


G.

Geneve

Original Poster:

4,018 posts

249 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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glenn mcmenamin said:
Get your ass back in the car and enjoy


Congrats mate, but we ALL expect a full report on our desks by 09:00 hours in
the morning !!!!!



And LOTS of pics !!!!!


G.


I'll put some first impressions together later. My head is still buzzing at the moment.

If you have one on order - you really will not be disappointed.

If you have a 996 GT3 - you still have a terrific car.

Grant3

3,710 posts

285 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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CONGRATULATIONS Mike clap, you must be one of the first in the country.
I too am keen to know what you think, particularly in relation to the ride on a bad B road.
Enjoy, & get that camera out.

Edited by Grant3 on Thursday 2nd November 22:57

glenn mcmenamin

2,305 posts

268 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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Geneve said:
glenn mcmenamin said:
Get your ass back in the car and enjoy


Congrats mate, but we ALL expect a full report on our desks by 09:00 hours in
the morning !!!!!



And LOTS of pics !!!!!


G.


I'll put some first impressions together later. My head is still buzzing at the moment.

If you have one on order - you really will not be disappointed.

If you have a 996 GT3 - you still have a terrific car.



I have RS on order, and excited is not a strong enough word at the moment



G.

Dave 321

558 posts

270 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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Geneve said:
Took delivery today.

Will provide more details later.

All I can say, at the moment, is that it has completely exceeded my expectations. The chassis feels so well sorted - go kart taught, yet incredibly comfortable.

So far can't find fault - quite the opposite in fact

Too excited to write about it - far rather be driving it



Edited by Geneve on Thursday 2nd November 17:45


LUCKY BAS**RD!! ENJOY driving

andrew medway

951 posts

247 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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Geneve said:
Took delivery today.

Will provide more details later.

All I can say, at the moment, is that it has completely exceeded my expectations. The chassis feels so well sorted - go kart taught, yet incredibly comfortable.

So far can't find fault - quite the opposite in fact

Too excited to write about it - far rather be driving it



Edited by Geneve on Thursday 2nd November 17:45


Have been thinking about putting one on order. Let us know how you get on!

997gt3

3,139 posts

244 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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WOW....SO EXCITED....CONGRATS!! (and yes i was shouting).

Only another 14,215,500 seconds for me to wait for mine lick

Dr S

5,151 posts

256 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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CONGRATULATIONS and my envy be with you...thumbup

jcosh

1,245 posts

262 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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Well done and congrates. I think there will be a lot of very jealous people around here, I'm one of them. I'm still not sure why I didn't order one when I had the chance to.

Can't wait for some first impressions of its road maners. Have fun.

Jonathan

DanH

12,287 posts

290 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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Enjoy!

MichM3

189 posts

259 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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Great stuff, congratulations with that future icon! Superb car and a lot of us are healthy jealous on you now:-)

Geneve said:
If you have a 996 GT3 - you still have a terrific car.


...this is very honest and I think a lot of other Porsche maniacs around here will be glad to read it...feet on the floor again, relief!

Grant3

3,710 posts

285 months

Thursday 2nd November 2006
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WOW......... lucky sod.......

Geneve's car:




Mike(Geneve)that is one fabulous looking beast, love the colour & the car, you certainly have the contacts to be virtually the first person with a 997GT3 in the UK!
Enjoy with a capital E.



Edited by Grant3 on Friday 3rd November 00:04

sjr-997

312 posts

243 months

Friday 3rd November 2006
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gorgeous car !
I want one ! (but in white)

Geneve

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4,018 posts

249 months

Friday 3rd November 2006
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Ok, I've only had it a few hours. But these are a few observations, in no paricular order.

* Firstly, believe me, the 997 GT3 really does look awesome in the metalcool
* I was told that there are no special 'running in' procedures - just bed-in the brakes and tyres over the first 100 miles and gradually increase the revs.First service is 'officially' at 20,000 miles
* I haven't yet been above 5000rpm, but delivery even in the low to mid-range is fantastic. Can't wait to hear it howl at 8000 rpm
* It drives very easily - all the controls are meaty, but fluid, although gear selection is a little bit stiff (probably a combination of new and short shift)
* The chassis feels incredible. I've driven on a mix of roads (from the M4 to unclassified back lanes) and the ride is quiet and comfortable. Despite being supplied in 'Track' set up, there is no tram-lining, no kick back, just amazing stability. Yet it still feels like a big go kart and the steering is simply fantastic.
* Likewise, whilst it is supremely quick, it is equally enjoyable and involving to drive at the legal limits (which is good because this is a potential 'licence loser' eek) It really doesn't seem to be compromised in any areas.
* The MPSCs are very good (grippy, quiet, compliant) but I haven't yet tested them in the wet.
* The sports seats feel very comfortable and secure with the alcantara. Although I loved the lwt buckets, the standard seats are still superb.
* I have to admit, mine is in 'Touring' spec., as I already have a couple of basic/track cars, and I wanted this for regular road use and only occasional track days. But with the upgraded audio, heated seats and the cruise set to 79 (there's cameras on the M4) it was totally relaxed and refined, but on the back lanes around Castle Combe and up through Gloucestershire you could feel the race car pedigree.

Overall, it is hard to fault. Maybe it's a bit too refined for some hardcore enthusiasts - perhaps the RS will address this, or stick with the 996 GT3, particularly if it is being used predominantly on track.

It's left a big hole in my bank account, but I reckon it's worth every penny.