997GT3 SURVEY...........
Discussion
Now that a good few cars have been delivered & the order books are pretty full, I am interested to see if 997GT3 sales are coming from existing Gt3 owners upgrading to the latest model, or if the latest more road friendly version is attracting sales from the daily driver enthusiasts gene pool, rather than just the hardcore tracksters!
So if you have a 997GT3, on order, delivered, or have decided it will be your next slice of Pork please post below..
The car you are coming out of (last two)
The GT3 spec you have gone for including the colour, under one of the headings below.....
Track focus (club sport)
Road & Lots of Track (perhaps bucket seats only, no roll cage)
Mainly Road (standard seats & extra toys?)
So if you have a 997GT3, on order, delivered, or have decided it will be your next slice of Pork please post below..
The car you are coming out of (last two)
The GT3 spec you have gone for including the colour, under one of the headings below.....
Track focus (club sport)
Road & Lots of Track (perhaps bucket seats only, no roll cage)
Mainly Road (standard seats & extra toys?)
I'll get the ball rolling with mine & Pugseys as he is sunning himself at the moment..
The car you are coming out of (last two)
Me...........996TT, AMV8, GT3
Pugsey.......997S, AMV8, GT3
The GT3 spec you have gone for including the colour, under one of the headings below.....
Road & Lots of Track (perhaps bucket seats only, no roll cage)
Pugsey... Arctic Silver, Club Sport, Xenons, Sat Nav, Cruise
Mainly Road (standard seats & extra toys?)
Me.... Arctic Silver, Xenons, Cruise, Full leather pack, Stereo upgrade, sat nav.
grant3 said:
The car you are coming out of (last two)
Me...........996TT, AMV8, GT3
Pugsey.......997S, AMV8, GT3
The GT3 spec you have gone for including the colour, under one of the headings below.....
Road & Lots of Track (perhaps bucket seats only, no roll cage)
Pugsey... Arctic Silver, Club Sport, Xenons, Sat Nav, Cruise
Mainly Road (standard seats & extra toys?)
Me.... Arctic Silver, Xenons, Cruise, Full leather pack, Stereo upgrade, sat nav.
Edited by grant3 on Friday 1st December 13:30
I've always had a 911 road car, since 1983, and mine is the latest in a long line. Replaces a 996 3.6 C2.
Mine is 'comfort spec'. I already have an RS, CS and a Caterham for austerity and track days.
It's Meteor, PCCBs, Xenons, Audio+, Cruise, PCM & Phone, Heated Sports Seats, bit of extra leather, colour coding etc.
It has exceeded my expectations and it will get the occasional track outings - when the tyres are near the limit
With familiarity it feels like a much smaller car (as do all the best 911s) because it is so responsive and easy to place. It is also a car that feels tough and useable - not one to cosset and polish. It's built for purpose and it delivers brilliantly.
Mine is 'comfort spec'. I already have an RS, CS and a Caterham for austerity and track days.
It's Meteor, PCCBs, Xenons, Audio+, Cruise, PCM & Phone, Heated Sports Seats, bit of extra leather, colour coding etc.
It has exceeded my expectations and it will get the occasional track outings - when the tyres are near the limit
With familiarity it feels like a much smaller car (as do all the best 911s) because it is so responsive and easy to place. It is also a car that feels tough and useable - not one to cosset and polish. It's built for purpose and it delivers brilliantly.
Collected my car from the factory on Wednesday. Here's the spec:-
Atlas Grey
PCCB
Yellow Seat Belts
Interior in Natural Dark Grey Leather
Lightweight bucket seats
Sound Package Plus
Coming out of a 996 GT3 MK1 > 996 C2 > 997 C2S > 997 GT3. Will be used as a road car.
Atlas Grey
PCCB
Yellow Seat Belts
Interior in Natural Dark Grey Leather
Lightweight bucket seats
Sound Package Plus
Coming out of a 996 GT3 MK1 > 996 C2 > 997 C2S > 997 GT3. Will be used as a road car.
Edited by atomic on Friday 1st December 12:43
Edited by atomic on Friday 1st December 14:19
My GT3 will be built in March 07 which will be my second car.
I've had 3 Porsches in the last 10 years:-
944 Lux - everyday car for 18 months.
944s2 - everyday car for 4 years.
993c4 - second car for 5 years.
Colour: Special metallic @ £1522.
Options: LW buckets, black leather, xenons, cruise, sat nav, sport chrono +, carbon pack, colour coding.
I dont know which category that spec falls into but i'll be using it for road use with occasional track use.
I've had 3 Porsches in the last 10 years:-
944 Lux - everyday car for 18 months.
944s2 - everyday car for 4 years.
993c4 - second car for 5 years.
Colour: Special metallic @ £1522.
Options: LW buckets, black leather, xenons, cruise, sat nav, sport chrono +, carbon pack, colour coding.
I dont know which category that spec falls into but i'll be using it for road use with occasional track use.
Last 2 cars have been Merc SLK 350, and a 996 4S.
Presently have a GT3 on order for March delivery which will be a 2nd car for road use only.
Had a run in a Mk2 GT3 and found it a bit too hard for everyday use, but on reading initial reports on improved comfort on the 997 decided to go for it.
Spec will be pretty much as follows :
Basalt, Blk leather, PCCB's, auto dipping, adaptive heated seats, PCM, Xenons, small carbon, thick leather SW, sound pack, yellow seatbelts, sport chrono, roof aerial (no cost).
Still undecided about leather rear console, but read somewhere a few people did recommend it ??
That's about it, apart from I can't wait to take delivery !!
Presently have a GT3 on order for March delivery which will be a 2nd car for road use only.
Had a run in a Mk2 GT3 and found it a bit too hard for everyday use, but on reading initial reports on improved comfort on the 997 decided to go for it.
Spec will be pretty much as follows :
Basalt, Blk leather, PCCB's, auto dipping, adaptive heated seats, PCM, Xenons, small carbon, thick leather SW, sound pack, yellow seatbelts, sport chrono, roof aerial (no cost).
Still undecided about leather rear console, but read somewhere a few people did recommend it ??
That's about it, apart from I can't wait to take delivery !!
anglebox10 said:
It's Meteor, PCCBs, Xenons, Audio+, Cruise, PCM & Phone, Heated Sports Seats, bit of extra leather, colour coding etc.
Geneve,
By extra leather do you mean the rear console and/or doors, If so would you recommend it ??
I'm not sure what I got for the money, but it cost £1640. I think it's the dash and door tops. The door panels and cubby box lid are alcantara. It's all very nice, but I've seen a GT3 without the extra leather and the standard finish is still very good.
Received car Last Thursday
Will be used as a daily driver + light track use
My car Spec is as Follows
Road Spec
GT Silver
Black Leather
Sat Nav
Xenons
Sound Pack
Thicker Sport wheel
Rear Cente in silver
Silver Belts
Sport Chrono Pack
Normal Sport Seats with Alcantara
Coming out of 997 C2S, 996tt X50, M3 CSL, 996 3.6 C2
Will be used as a daily driver + light track use
My car Spec is as Follows
Road Spec
GT Silver
Black Leather
Sat Nav
Xenons
Sound Pack
Thicker Sport wheel
Rear Cente in silver
Silver Belts
Sport Chrono Pack
Normal Sport Seats with Alcantara
Coming out of 997 C2S, 996tt X50, M3 CSL, 996 3.6 C2
Edited by nbetts on Friday 1st December 14:55
nbetts said:
Received car Last Thursday
Will be used as a daily driver + light track use
My car Spec is as Follows
Road Spec
GT Silver
Black Leather
Sat Nav
Xenons
Sound Pack
Thicker Sport wheel
Rear Cente in silver
Silver Belts
Sport Chrono Pack
Normal Sport Seats with Alcantara
Coming out of 997 C2S, 996tt X50, M3 CSL, 996 3.6 C2
Will be used as a daily driver + light track use
My car Spec is as Follows
Road Spec
GT Silver
Black Leather
Sat Nav
Xenons
Sound Pack
Thicker Sport wheel
Rear Cente in silver
Silver Belts
Sport Chrono Pack
Normal Sport Seats with Alcantara
Coming out of 997 C2S, 996tt X50, M3 CSL, 996 3.6 C2
Edited by nbetts on Friday 1st December 14:55
nbetts said:
Received car Last Thursday
Will be used as a daily driver + light track use
My car Spec is as Follows
Road Spec
GT Silver
Black Leather
Sat Nav
Xenons
Sound Pack
Thicker Sport wheel
Rear Cente in silver
Silver Belts
Sport Chrono Pack
Normal Sport Seats with Alcantara
Coming out of 997 C2S, 996tt X50, M3 CSL, 996 3.6 C2
Will be used as a daily driver + light track use
My car Spec is as Follows
Road Spec
GT Silver
Black Leather
Sat Nav
Xenons
Sound Pack
Thicker Sport wheel
Rear Cente in silver
Silver Belts
Sport Chrono Pack
Normal Sport Seats with Alcantara
Coming out of 997 C2S, 996tt X50, M3 CSL, 996 3.6 C2
Edited by nbetts on Friday 1st December 14:55
Any chance you could post a picture of the GT Silver machine when you get a minute ???
Cheers
997gt3 said:
Fuji - what made you go for the P.Crest on the wheels? When is delivery expected?
Cheers - Phil
Cheers - Phil
Like the look of them on a Black Car, i have a picture of a GT3 with them on but i dont know how to post pics on here.
Ive been told that i should get it before Christmas as the completion date is this wednesday
The car you are coming out of (last two)
996 C2 and 996 GT3 Mk II
The GT3 spec you have gone for including the colour...
997 GT3RS
March 07 build slot - provisional spec:
Special Colour: Orange
Bi-Xenon lighting system with headlight cleaning
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
Rear centre console painted in exterior colour
Leather interior package in Black
Door finishers in leather
Outer door-sill guards in carbon with GT3 RS logo
PCM with satellite navigation
Six-point racing harness in red for passengers side
996 C2 and 996 GT3 Mk II
The GT3 spec you have gone for including the colour...
997 GT3RS
March 07 build slot - provisional spec:
Special Colour: Orange
Bi-Xenon lighting system with headlight cleaning
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
Rear centre console painted in exterior colour
Leather interior package in Black
Door finishers in leather
Outer door-sill guards in carbon with GT3 RS logo
PCM with satellite navigation
Six-point racing harness in red for passengers side
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