....Yeah, Nick's a bright lad (don't tell him though)...and he was clearly
checking out which parts of that car could be used to further re-modify
his...nice one !
Damn. Rumbled. I was secretly just checking to see how hard it would be to nick the headers & cats off it _________________ Nick
2004 GT3 CS in Atlas Grey with too many mods to list!
1995 993 GT2 recreation in Polar Silver
2010 GT3 CS in Riviera Blue
1978 Carrera SC Barn Find in Red (restoration project)
NXI20 Paul Ricard
Joined: 02 Feb 2008 Posts: 3341 Location: South Bucks
I don't know why I hang around with you wusses - a bit of inclement weather & you tuck them away unused for weeks and then moan about withdrawal symptoms. FFS, man up!
As James will confirm, mine is lovely & filthy
Yep, saw it with my own eyes, Nicks car would have done Colin McRae proud! But then again it was hardly a in the first place
Mine earlier today _________________ Nick
2004 GT3 CS in Atlas Grey with too many mods to list!
1995 993 GT2 recreation in Polar Silver
2010 GT3 CS in Riviera Blue
1978 Carrera SC Barn Find in Red (restoration project)
yuk !! _________________ 981 Cayman GT4 Club Sport
991 GT3 RS 2016
997 GT3 RS gen 2 2010
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NXI20 Paul Ricard
Joined: 02 Feb 2008 Posts: 3341 Location: South Bucks
Nothing wrong with a car that's got honest road muck on it
In other news, had a call from James earlier with some very positive news which leads me to believe he may soon have a new car (or at least not have his old one!). Don't want to jinx it though...
Keeping everything crossed for you James _________________ Nick
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2010 GT3 CS in Riviera Blue
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Daniel Donnington
Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 11981 Location: Not where I want to be!
In other news, had a call from James earlier with some very positive news which leads me to believe he may soon have a new car (or at least not have his old one!). Don't want to jinx it though...
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gooldie Newbie
Joined: 15 Dec 2010 Posts: 15
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:08 am Post subject:
Sorry to dive right in without a proper introduction, but this thread caught my attention have been lurking around the forum for a while and thought it was time for a first post.
Looking to change my Exige S for a GT3 and have a budget of about £38k there are a few for sale on pistonheads at around that price. A mixture of Mk1 and 2's the pick of the bunch for me would be this one
But what of the cheaper ones any reasons to avoid them or not work considering
(wrong wheels?!)
Any others worth considering around my budget?
thanks
NXI20 Paul Ricard
Joined: 02 Feb 2008 Posts: 3341 Location: South Bucks
Sorry to dive right in without a proper introduction, but this thread caught my attention have been lurking around the forum for a while and thought it was time for a first post.
Looking to change my Exige S for a GT3 and have a budget of about £38k there are a few for sale on pistonheads at around that price. A mixture of Mk1 and 2's the pick of the bunch for me would be this one
You're right, Spennyb's car is a peach. I've seen it at Chris Franklin's and I would say it's as described. He's spent money on making it look good & go well and it shows.
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But what of the cheaper ones any reasons to avoid them or not work considering
(wrong wheels?!)
Don't know about the first one, but with Alcon's and 888's it's likely to have been tracked. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it puts some people off for some reason. It's also extremely cheap for age & miles, so you need to ask why.
As you say, wrong wheels on the second (they will be 10" rears & should be 11"). It also has rear seatbelts which is just wrong on a GT3. Besides, the advert is cr*p
Generally GT3's wear their age & miles well, but there are some dogs out there with hidden damage. Don't just rely on a clear HPI check, get any car you are looking at buying properly inspected by someone who knows what to look for on GT3's.
Good luck with the search _________________ Nick
2004 GT3 CS in Atlas Grey with too many mods to list!
1995 993 GT2 recreation in Polar Silver
2010 GT3 CS in Riviera Blue
1978 Carrera SC Barn Find in Red (restoration project)
Jeff Indianapolis
Joined: 30 Aug 2007 Posts: 2382 Location: Chavley South South
Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:36 am Post subject:
lurk lurk
Nice thread guys. I miss my GT3 ...... although not the running costs _________________ Jeff
Daniel Donnington
Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 11981 Location: Not where I want to be!
Nice thread guys. I miss my GT3 ...... although not the running costs
Yo Jiff,
how's things ?
Depressed. No toys, crap weather, decorating house, thinking Estate cars. Nothing left to be said
Keep your chin up son, you have Christmas to look forward to and more snow _________________ I present to you the one and only Andrew Hall - legend in his own right and Scout leader.
DanH Trainee
Joined: 27 Aug 2008 Posts: 51
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 2:11 pm Post subject:
Paul GT3 wrote:
NXI20 wrote:
It's an ad for Adrian Ong's old GT3 MK1 (the polarexpress). It's a Manthey K400 conversion & is well known both on here & in the wider GT3 community. It's got 68K miles on it & is up for £37.5K
so let's look at the facts
it was for sale by the previous owner Adrien Ong for almost 50k when it was claimed to be a straight car
but it was uncovered by the current owner through JZM that the car has been involved in 2 very big off's, facts hidden by the previous owner
a big off at the Nurburgring, repaired by Manthey
but then straight into a concrete wall of the silverstone pitlane at high speed, it was a miracle the car wasn't a Cat D at the time
how can he claimed it was repaired to a higher standard than before, WTF, you telling me a fresh chassis fro Porsche is not as good as a crash repair
so these are the facts
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With all the repair work the car should be valued as if it was a Cat repaired, although was never registered as one, still not a bad car for no more than £35k
[posted updated by moderator]
Those pics don't look like a bad shunt imho? You sure that bent the chassis? _________________ 996 GT3 RS
Ruf Cayenne Turbo 550
Top Dealer Newbie
Joined: 13 May 2010 Posts: 25 Location: north by north west
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:12 am Post subject:
DanH wrote:
Paul GT3 wrote:
NXI20 wrote:
It's an ad for Adrian Ong's old GT3 MK1 (the polarexpress). It's a Manthey K400 conversion & is well known both on here & in the wider GT3 community. It's got 68K miles on it & is up for £37.5K
so let's look at the facts
it was for sale by the previous owner Adrien Ong for almost 50k when it was claimed to be a straight car
but it was uncovered by the current owner through JZM that the car has been involved in 2 very big off's, facts hidden by the previous owner
a big off at the Nurburgring, repaired by Manthey
but then straight into a concrete wall of the silverstone pitlane at high speed, it was a miracle the car wasn't a Cat D at the time
how can he claimed it was repaired to a higher standard than before, WTF, you telling me a fresh chassis fro Porsche is not as good as a crash repair
so these are the facts
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2312216.htm
With all the repair work the car should be valued as if it was a Cat repaired, although was never registered as one, still not a bad car for no more than £35k
[posted updated by moderator]
Those pics don't look like a bad shunt imho? You sure that bent the chassis?
CatDs are down at the 30 mark, this wouldnt be much more with that mileage and use. GT3's are bullet proof but they need looking after, this car has all the signs of heavy track use, any sensible buyer should budget for gearbox/diff rebuilds which arent cheap, also the age/condition of the wrap, doesnt last forever. Trade bid on such crash track cars (CatD or not) with high miles are down in the 20's but 35 is what we could 'hope' to sell it for and we certainly couldnt warranty any of it.
Mk1 996 GT3s market is all about looking original which are in demand, that is where our money is _________________ Trading all day long in the good, the bad and the ugly......
Y2K Nürburgring
Joined: 08 Mar 2016 Posts: 383 Location: Hampshire
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:31 am Post subject: Re: 40k on a GT3, which one would you choose?
Stuart wrote:
Hypothetically ofcourse. I'm just speculating and saw these advertised. Which 1 would you go for?
The MKI is slightly over priced and the MKII looks a good buy, money wise that is.
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42,000 miles
£39,995
2005/55 PORSCHE 996 GT3 THIS ONE OWNER EXAMPLE HAS TO BE ONE OF THE VERY BEST SET UP EXAMPLES.FITTED WITH MOTON 3 WAY ADJUSTABLE SUSPENTION FITTED BY TECH 9,6 POT PORSCHE FRONT BRAKE CA;IPERS WITH UP RATED FRONT DISC AND PADS,SPORTS EXHAUST,PORSCHE REAR BOLT IN ROLL CAGE,NOMEX PORSCHE CRESTED BUCKET SEATS WITH 6 POINT HARNESSES,RED BELTS,FULL SERVICE HISTORY,PAINT PROTECTION,AN EXHILIRATING AND VERY REWARDING EXAMPLE
OR
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48,000 miles
£39,950
DOR: August 1999
Mileage: 48,515
History: Full Porcshe Main Dealer and GT3 specialist JZ Machtech Service History with comprehensive documented history file.
Specification:
Clubsport package
OR, to throw somethingh else in the mix...
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14,000 miles
£36,995
Pristine Low Mileage Example of a future classic.
Only 14,000 miles - road use only. No track use.
Owned by Meticulous Porsche Enthusiast. LEFT HAND DRIVE.
2004 Vehicle.
SPECIFICATION INCLUDES:
Immaculate Black bodywork; Full Black Leather Sport Seats; Comfort Pack; Ceramic Brakes; RS Suspension; RS Rear Wing; Carbon Pack; Colour Coded Centre console and seat backs; Air conditioning; Cd Player; White Dials; Litronic Xenon Headlights.
It’s amazing what one could find on the internet, the first car in the above post is my car!
I’m the fifth owner; the second, third and fourth owner are all 911uk member. The first remains elusive. _________________ 2005 996 GT3 mk2
1999 Integra DC2
Marky911 Watkins Glen
Joined: 04 Jun 2009 Posts: 2114
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 11:46 am Post subject:
Ah the good ole days eh YK.
At least you're in one now eh. I'll climb the ranks again one day.
T8 General
Joined: 29 Jun 2010 Posts: 14956 Location: Kent
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: 40k on a GT3, which one would you choose?
Y2K wrote:
42,000 miles
£39,995
2005/55 PORSCHE 996 GT3 THIS ONE OWNER EXAMPLE HAS TO BE ONE OF THE VERY BEST SET UP EXAMPLES.FITTED WITH MOTON 3 WAY ADJUSTABLE SUSPENTION FITTED BY TECH 9,6 POT PORSCHE FRONT BRAKE CA;IPERS WITH UP RATED FRONT DISC AND PADS,SPORTS EXHAUST,PORSCHE REAR BOLT IN ROLL CAGE,NOMEX PORSCHE CRESTED BUCKET SEATS WITH 6 POINT HARNESSES,RED BELTS,FULL SERVICE HISTORY,PAINT PROTECTION,AN EXHILIRATING AND VERY REWARDING .
It’s amazing what one could find on the internet, the first car in the above post is my car!
I’m the fifth owner; the second, third and fourth owner are all 911uk member. The first remains elusive.
Out of curiosity what's the mileage now
I bet you paid a bit more than £39,995 _________________ 2007 Guards Red 997 Turbo Tiptronic
ex 2004 Polar Silver 996T Tiptronic
ex 2002 Seal Grey 996.2 C4 Tiptronic
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Y2K Nürburgring
Joined: 08 Mar 2016 Posts: 383 Location: Hampshire
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2018 1:25 pm Post subject:
Around 63.5k miles.
It’s fun researching my car’s history....... just don’t look at cars’ prices then.
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