StevepGT3 Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 21 hours ago, symsy said: Im with ya and as shared 30-40k down a path of getting mine totally almost back to new .. I love these cars and really are such a unique experience .... I would regardless of supply and demand would also say there would be a 20-40k room for variation for me if I bought again . There are some bottom line things I would always look for now experienced wit these cars but would either buy the cheap car an be thinking about investing to get a new buy back to real known quantity or buy the best car and pay a fair to premium price . right now as I said I would be buying one and if Opportunity presented it’s, other Than the centrelocks the . 2 is the one getting hit most on price and a great buy. Centre locks seem like a lot of drama for little gain when I take my cars wheels off at home I hope to get a ride in a 4.0 this week in the Uk 🇬🇧 A couple of tools and a half a brain is all that`s needed for centrelocks symsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 3 hours ago, wilson59 said: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2007-porsche-911-gt3-997-manual-my07/SSE-AD-6312568/?Cr=5 Is it me or does that ad just read terribly? aside from telling everyone it will be a collectors item several times, it really doesn’t tell you much about the car itself... also trying to establish if its a club sport or touring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS 3 Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 3 hours ago, StevepGT3 said: A couple of tools and a half a brain is all that`s needed for centrelocks 3 hours ago, StevepGT3 said: Im with ya and as shared 30-40k down a path of getting mine totally almost back to new .. I love these cars and really are such a unique experience .... I would regardless of supply and demand would also say there would be a 20-40k room for variation for me if I bought again . There are some bottom line things I would always look for now experienced wit these cars but would either buy the cheap car an be thinking about investing to get a new buy back to real known quantity or buy the best car and pay a fair to premium price . right now as I said I would be buying one and if Opportunity presented it’s, other Than the centrelocks the . 2 is the one getting hit most on price and a great buy. Centre locks seem like a lot of drama for little gain when I take my cars wheels off at home I'm with you Steve Centre locks are not a drama, all GT3's from the 997.2 have the centre locks so they can't be that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter 996 Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 Looks like a Clubbie @JB, also doesn't mention if its had or going to have its 40K service, that's a major. That's a fair chunk of coin and starts @ $1950 @ PCM, i know bcoz I just did one on mine and it hurt, plugs, fuel filter, etc etc JB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 1 hour ago, Peter 996 said: Looks like a Clubbie @JB, also doesn't mention if its had or going to have its 40K service, that's a major. That's a fair chunk of coin and starts @ $1950 @ PCM, i know bcoz I just did one on mine and it hurt, plugs, fuel filter, etc etc I thought the same peter as it has the seats, however no extinguisher and in the limited photos zooming in Cannot see any scaffolding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 1 minute ago, JB said: I thought the same peter as it has the seats, however no extinguisher and in the limited photos zooming in Cannot see any scaffolding... Yep has a cage for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 looks like it has after market exhaust tips at the least as they stick out to far.. maybe an after market muffler also? nice looking car for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 Why would you blank the plates in all photos and then have the close in shot of the exposed biggest plate ? It's like doing the Full Monty ! Troubleshooter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 1 hour ago, 9fan said: Why would you blank the plates in all photos and then have the close in shot of the exposed biggest plate ? It's like doing the Full Monty ! Currently shows as unregistered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 11 hours ago, JB said: Is it me or does that ad just read terribly? aside from telling everyone it will be a collectors item several times, it really doesn’t tell you much about the car itself... also trying to establish if its a club sport or touring... It "features a rear parcel shelf", what more is there to know 😂 GTP911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 Also states alcantara wheel..... Ummmm.. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 Not saying this is the car but there are only two slate grey cars . Does anyone remember the other slate grey car a couple of years ago for sale for $130,000 that had been put into a wall ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 Just now, wilson59 said: Not saying this is the car but there are only two slate grey cars . Does anyone remember the other slate grey car a couple of years ago for sale for $130,000 that had been put into a wall ? That car ended up in Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 25September, 2019 Report Share Posted 25September, 2019 8 minutes ago, hugh said: That car ended up in Vic. I was tempted to buy that car looked like a relatively easy fix hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 26September, 2019 Report Share Posted 26September, 2019 2 hours ago, wilson59 said: I was tempted to buy that car looked like a relatively easy fix A member on here picked it up, looks mint now! Definitely worth saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 27September, 2019 Report Share Posted 27September, 2019 Wasn’t anything bad like the folklaw stories made it out to be , I have been in the Grey beast and seen it’s repairs in my view , nothing major So much discussed on the grapevine a great win for the buyer with balls , I for one like those stories micknine01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbedford Posted 29September, 2019 Report Share Posted 29September, 2019 On 24/09/2019 at 18:13, symsy said: There are some bottom line things I would always look for now experienced wit these cars Do you mean certain options, worth looking for when buying? Or other things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 29September, 2019 Report Share Posted 29September, 2019 3 hours ago, mbedford said: Do you mean certain options, worth looking for when buying? Or other things? Maintenance brakes , wheels straightened, strut tops , any leaks especially main seals ( they don’t really get better with use when they go been standing - cup seals best solution ) , clutch wear , serp belt , the age of extinguishers, sway bar links , ac operation , quality of coolant , if it’s had brake fluid flush/clutch flush, if ester lines pinned , condition of seats , centrconsole, sticky buttons etc , condition of splitter , rattley cage , battery condition , paint wrap ideal, if the front radiators properly cleaned , radiator grilles I feel a must if your blasting country roads with mates . That’s my list , I just wouldn’t buy these cars ever again from someone who don’t know their car intimately , my car was a 21kms, 10 plus services and more warranty claims , paperwork up to ur armpits car , but my feeling is it never got a true track day prep done on it by a solid Motorsport mechanic.. I have now been through every rattle and know the status and have had s but bolt check of pretty much the whole underside of the car . Service history in that context didn’t get enough done, hands on mechanics history ... needed to be better , not just plug in code check , oil and water . My car had been pampered by a Porsche dealers and has now been pole positioned by a Motorsport team who really know these cars and checked it as if my life and my weekends were connected to its robustness and income 😆 Hope that helps ...whatever u do , drive one , buy one 😊 With all that said I hope I’m in the little periodical checks on my car now and the huge bills are behind me . It may go for the annual biannual book stamp I’m still Considering that but the rest of the list of todos after a walk under with my mechanic and or by my own safety driven agenda , vis the Porsche dealer protocol leaves a few gaps in my opinion . Maybe Porsche Motorsport in melb are better .. I used Perth and another melb Porsche centre prior to its move north , neither did work to s level of dilligence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James P Posted 29September, 2019 Report Share Posted 29September, 2019 @symsy Mate i think you may have just got unlucky with your car i know we have spoken about it in the past but i don't think that's the norm for a 997.1 gt3 in my experience.. my first 997.1 gt3 back 8 years ago was a dedicated track rat in stock form, it got punished by me & its previous owner all its life. I thrashed the life out of that car on race tracks for 4 years & it never missed a beat or cost me anything in maintenance apart from tyres & oil changes.. Also most of the perceived issues really don't cost much to fix if your half ok with a spanner.. Last month i picked up a totally mint 997.1 gt3 that has not seen any track work at all, its had servicing every 12 months by an experienced Porsche mechanic that understands these cars. I have not found a problem with anything on this car & i'm very happy with it.. a credit to the previous owner who even had it detailed before i had it picked up. In my opinion the 997.1 gt3 is one of the best gt3's ever made & only 111 delivered to Australia Here's my new to me 7.1... MFX, 9fan, LeeM and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 29September, 2019 Report Share Posted 29September, 2019 7 hours ago, James P said: @symsy Mate i think you may have just got unlucky with your car i know we have spoken about it in the past but i don't think that's the norm for a 997.1 gt3 in my experience.. my first 997.1 gt3 back 8 years ago was a dedicated track rat in stock form, it got punished by me & its previous owner all its life. I thrashed the life out of that car on race tracks for 4 years & it never missed a beat or cost me anything in maintenance apart from tyres & oil changes.. Also most of the perceived issues really don't cost much to fix if your half ok with a spanner.. Last month i picked up a totally mint 997.1 gt3 that has not seen any track work at all, its had servicing every 12 months by an experienced Porsche mechanic that understands these cars. I have not found a problem with anything on this car & i'm very happy with it.. a credit to the previous owner who even had it detailed before i had it picked up. In my opinion the 997.1 gt3 is one of the best gt3's ever made & only 111 delivered to Australia Here's my new to me 7.1... Somewhat agree James .. mislead by dealers .. but I’m still in love 😍 with the GT3 and yup hoist being installed and good contact with two good Mechs now has me feeling good again about the car . Troubleshooter, TwoHeadsTas and James P 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 29September, 2019 Report Share Posted 29September, 2019 7 hours ago, symsy said: Somewhat agree James .. mislead by dealers .. but I’m still in love 😍 with the GT3 and yup hoist being installed and good contact with two good Mechs now has me feeling good again about the car . Having a hoist will change your life! So many things are just so much easier. firstone and symsy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 29September, 2019 Report Share Posted 29September, 2019 Just have bandaids handy 😟😉 symsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 30September, 2019 Report Share Posted 30September, 2019 I dunno @symsy I just stopped counting the expenses at the point it seemed ridiculous... that was a few years ago now. 😂 it’s like dating a high maintenance gal sometimes... but as long as you get back 😉 symsy, Jason A and TwoHeadsTas 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 30September, 2019 Report Share Posted 30September, 2019 17 hours ago, edgy said: I dunno @symsy I just stopped counting the expenses at the point it seemed ridiculous... that was a few years ago now. 😂 it’s like dating a high maintenance gal sometimes... but as long as you get back 😉 Hoping I get laid a lot by a racey 8000rpm + chick with a silver complexion mate 😆 TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 30September, 2019 Report Share Posted 30September, 2019 15 minutes ago, symsy said: Hoping I get laid a lot by a racey 8000rpm + chick with a silver complexion mate 😆 I have so many inappropriate analogies to type out right now... but I best not. symsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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