k0nz Posted 5October, 2019 Report Share Posted 5October, 2019 Great to hear positive dealer stories. Thanks for the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 6October, 2019 Report Share Posted 6October, 2019 A $30,000 price drop on this bad boy https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2004-Porsche-911-GT3-RS-996-Manual-MY04/SSE-AD-6124973?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-6124973 great car Harold996tt, DJM and LeeM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick V Posted 6October, 2019 Report Share Posted 6October, 2019 38 minutes ago, wilson59 said: A $30,000 price drop on this bad boy https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/2004-Porsche-911-GT3-RS-996-Manual-MY04/SSE-AD-6124973?pageSource=details&id=SSE-AD-6124973 great car Would love to own this car, particularly given the blue highlights over the (more common?) red, but I just can't get my head around the price premium over a standard 996 GT3. Maybe the track guys get it, but my car is pretty much limited to 'spirited' Adelaide Hills driving. Of course, if I had a lazy $300K l'd have both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tinker Posted 6October, 2019 Report Share Posted 6October, 2019 ^^^^^ re price premium over a standard GT3 ^^^^^ I certainly wouldn't pay that kind of money for a 996 RS, its (maybe) 10% better than the standard GT3, but not double @ $150,000..... imagine what you could buy for that differential !! Rick V and clutch-monkey 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipstick Posted 7October, 2019 Report Share Posted 7October, 2019 18 hours ago, Stephen Tinker said: ^^^^^ re price premium over a standard GT3 ^^^^^ I certainly wouldn't pay that kind of money for a 996 RS, its (maybe) 10% better than the standard GT3, but not double @ $150,000..... imagine what you could buy for that differential !! Performance wise,bang for buck no. People have I am sure said this before,look back to the 73 911s compared to the 73rs. Price differences between those models certainly distanced over time. GTP911 and Harold996tt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 7October, 2019 Report Share Posted 7October, 2019 24 minutes ago, dipstick said: Performance wise,bang for buck no. People have I am sure said this before,look back to the 73 911s compared to the 73rs. Price differences between those models certainly distanced over time. Arguably a bigger difference between a 73 T, E or S car and a 73RS than a 996GT3 CS and RS though. This was also in a time where a 73RS was a the same car as once that was out on track racing unlike today where the "RS" badge premium doesn't include racing pedigree, just some additional "lightweight" options & graphics. Run both examples from each era around a track and I'd expect there to be a smaller difference in lap times to the newer cars despite them having a price tag of almost twice as much. Porsche marketing at its finest. DJM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 7October, 2019 Report Share Posted 7October, 2019 28 minutes ago, dipstick said: Performance wise,bang for buck no. People have I am sure said this before,look back to the 73 911s compared to the 73rs. Price differences between those models certainly distanced over time. Saw this with Ducati green frames . These bikes are now $250,000 compared to a standard 750 ss but a $180,000 difference in price but reality is no better to ride Same can be said GTHO falcon really not much better than a Fairmont but collectors will have either because they are a bit special . There is something to be said about having the pinnacle of what a manufacturer has produced and long term a great investment which has been proven many times . Its not for everyone but if you can find the means would be nice to have .Wish I had the foresight and the means to have something a little special . Peter M and Harold996tt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevepGT3 Posted 7October, 2019 Report Share Posted 7October, 2019 14 minutes ago, wilson59 said: Saw this with Ducati green frames . These bikes are now $250,000 compared to a standard 750 ss but a $180,000 difference in price but reality is no better to ride Same can be said GTHO falcon really not much better than a Fairmont but collectors will have either because they are a bit special . There is something to be said about having the pinnacle of what a manufacturer has produced and long term a great investment which has been proven many times . Its not for everyone but if you can find the means would be nice to have .Wish I had the foresight and the means to have something a little special . I remember almost being involved in an intervention when a mate (sadly passed now)was going to pay 10 grand for a Green Frame, luckily he realised we were dickheads and didn`t listen 9r and wilson59 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 7October, 2019 Report Share Posted 7October, 2019 4 hours ago, wilson59 said: Same can be said GTHO falcon really not much better than a Fairmont but collectors will have either because they are a bit special . There is something to be said about having the pinnacle of what a manufacturer has produced and long term a great investment which has been proven many times . My neighbour when I was a kid had a Carla Zampatti Laser, similar rare special edition. Try and find one of those now 😂😂 https://www.caradvice.com.au/284828/hit-or-miss-special-edition-cars-part-1/ Troubleshooter and GTP911 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 7October, 2019 Report Share Posted 7October, 2019 2 minutes ago, DJM said: My neighbour when I was a kid had a Carla Zampatti Laser, similar rare special edition. Try and find one of those now 😂😂 https://www.caradvice.com.au/284828/hit-or-miss-special-edition-cars-part-1/ That was most definitely a pinnacle in motoring history DJM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 7October, 2019 Report Share Posted 7October, 2019 32 minutes ago, DJM said: My neighbour when I was a kid had a Carla Zampatti Laser, similar rare special edition. Try and find one of those now 😂😂 https://www.caradvice.com.au/284828/hit-or-miss-special-edition-cars-part-1/ But would you want to find one???? or more to the point, what would you do if you did find one 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garypgt3 Posted 7October, 2019 Report Share Posted 7October, 2019 Just as well that I have hung onto my classic Ducatis then! Acquired both in the early 80s. The GT went to StevePGT3 for 20 years and I retrieved it a few years ago. Very little used but great to see in the flesh. Certainly have gone up in value since the 80's. wilson59, hugh, Troubleshooter and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson59 Posted 7October, 2019 Report Share Posted 7October, 2019 Is that a GT green frame replica ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garypgt3 Posted 8October, 2019 Report Share Posted 8October, 2019 Yes. Well spotted, Not a real Green Frame. Original factory race green frames used the GT frame. Motor is GT based but internals upgraded to SS with modified big valve desmo heads off Bob Brown's race bike. Big 40MM Delortos and many original period parts used (being available at that time). Wide seat taken off original mould of factory seat owned by then Ron Angel (then Australia's Ducati distributor). The giveaway is the rear drum and wide seat frame. Other than that, and no green frame and engine Id, it runs and rides like a green frame. But worth a lot less than a real green frame! But a lot more than what I paid for it. The GT I found in the Trading Post for $850 in 1981. Rebuilt for about $5K. wilson59 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTP911 Posted 8October, 2019 Report Share Posted 8October, 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 (996) First Generation _ newly released video (interestingly filmed in the US with what I think is the Porsche museum 996.1 GT3) More................. Porsche 911 GT3 – 996 (First Generation) and 991.2 (Latest Generation) Harold996tt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 8October, 2019 Report Share Posted 8October, 2019 Is the video fake ?? Seems a bit plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 8October, 2019 Report Share Posted 8October, 2019 42 minutes ago, Jason A said: Is the video fake ?? Seems a bit plastic That’s Hollywood for you. Jason A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 12October, 2019 Report Share Posted 12October, 2019 Well got my GT3 back home, removed front cage, fire extinguisher, fitted some new rims and some new plates. TwoHeadsTas, micknine01, Harold996tt and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 12October, 2019 Report Share Posted 12October, 2019 8 minutes ago, Jason A said: Well got my GT3 back home, removed front cage, fire extinguisher, fitted now rims and some new plates. presume a Clubsport?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 12October, 2019 Report Share Posted 12October, 2019 Yes, factory Clubsport and had all the right bits still with car, full tool kit, isolation switch fitted, full cage fitted, extinguisher fitted. It is getting very difficult to find a complete car. 57,000 kms, books etc all there. Does have Star exhaust, but sounds great. hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 12October, 2019 Report Share Posted 12October, 2019 6 minutes ago, Jason A said: Yes, factory Clubsport and had all the right bits still with car, full tool kit, isolation switch fitted, full cage fitted, extinguisher fitted. It is getting very difficult to find a complete car. 57,000 kms, books etc all there. Does have Star exhaust, but sounds great. If it was LHD I'd be pressing for a copy of your Roll Cage documentation, need it to get the CAMS, er sorry, Motorsport Australia logbook re-issued. Looks like I'll have to fork out 110 euro for a copy of the homologation info from Matter France 😞 Car looks very neat though Jason, congrats.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Tinker Posted 12October, 2019 Report Share Posted 12October, 2019 Another Arctic Silver GT3 in Queensland - good buying Jason. Did you buy it locally? Why the wheel replacement? And more pictures required too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknine01 Posted 12October, 2019 Report Share Posted 12October, 2019 37 minutes ago, Jason A said: Well got my GT3 back home, removed front cage, fire extinguisher, fitted some new rims and some new plates. I love this car. Jason I was close to buying it too, but unfortunately you beat me to it. Well done, you know how to find me once you’re bored with it.. #cheapestmk1clubsportevertobesceneagain😎 Harold996tt and GTP911 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 12October, 2019 Report Share Posted 12October, 2019 @Stephen Tinker I bought it in Melbourne last year, I have the original wheels with the car. They are pretty good, but not perfect. So I will refurb then. I drove it across to Adelaide and stored it there while I sold another car up here - no room. @901er I’m pretty confident I won’t get bored with it 😊. hugh, Tips, micknine01 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoHeadsTas Posted 12October, 2019 Report Share Posted 12October, 2019 OK, question on refurb of original BBS Sport Classic split rims. If a refurb is carried out, is it normal to replace all the M7 x 24mm bolts? if so, is there a source in Australia, such as going through one of the BBS Aust dealers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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