Expensive Mistake
#1
08-08-2009, 11:25 AM
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Expensive Mistake
I made a big mistake this morning, after a PCA drive I was given the opportunity to drive Edgemont Village's 997 GT3RS with Sharkwerks bypass (which sounds awesome Alex), and I realized very quickly that the GT3 is the car for me! I have taken my C2S as far as I can, and it will never be one. The GT3 feels lighter, sharper, more precise then my C2S is or ever will be. Oh yeah it even sounds better!
I have decided that I am going to move towards a GT3 (don't know if it will be 997.1 997.1RS or 997.2) but it is not a want, it is a need for me.
I have decided that I am going to move towards a GT3 (don't know if it will be 997.1 997.1RS or 997.2) but it is not a want, it is a need for me.
If money is no problem, 997.2 GT3 is the way to go, it looks terrific and have all the good improvements over the others.
#4
08-08-2009, 12:04 PM
Don't do this to me.
As you know I think the 2010 Gt3 is the last pure bred Gt1 car.
I debated this greatly and the price deals plus the variety of PDK was the way to go.
As you know I never was really fond of my M3 .
Ok --I'm NOT getting the Gt3 BUT it really would be like a trifecta of 997 cars . Having the thre would be like a grand slam of Porsche ownership .
Not yet.. let the M3 get more miles on it.
Good luck with the car . BTW --if I ever did order a Gt3 I woiuld want it in a off beat color. My first choice was mexico blue. It would be so unique.
As you know I think the 2010 Gt3 is the last pure bred Gt1 car.
I debated this greatly and the price deals plus the variety of PDK was the way to go.
As you know I never was really fond of my M3 .
Ok --I'm NOT getting the Gt3 BUT it really would be like a trifecta of 997 cars . Having the thre would be like a grand slam of Porsche ownership .
Not yet.. let the M3 get more miles on it.
Good luck with the car . BTW --if I ever did order a Gt3 I woiuld want it in a off beat color. My first choice was mexico blue. It would be so unique.
Last edited by yrralis1; 08-08-2009 at 12:07 PM.
#6
08-08-2009, 12:19 PM
Well I understand, i was fortunate enough to get a ride in EdgmontVillage's GT3 RS last PCA drive event about couple of weeks ago and as a result i have been obsessed with looking for one. I am not ready to make that change now, but if I drove it it would probably put me over the edge. It is definitely thee car to get! By the way, NorthVan, was there a BBC this morning?
#7
08-08-2009, 01:11 PM
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Rep Power: 682 Well I understand, i was fortunate enough to get a ride in EdgmontVillage's GT3 RS last PCA drive event about couple of weeks ago and as a result i have been obsessed with looking for one. I am not ready to make that change now, but if I drove it it would probably put me over the edge. It is definitely thee car to get! By the way, NorthVan, was there a BBC this morning?
It was after breakfast that we tried each others cars...I am hooked. I have no business staying with these cars on the track!
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#8
08-08-2009, 01:18 PM
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Rep Power: 682 Don't do this to me.
As you know I think the 2010 Gt3 is the last pure bred Gt1 car.
I debated this greatly and the price deals plus the variety of PDK was the way to go.
As you know I never was really fond of my M3 .
Ok --I'm NOT getting the Gt3 BUT it really would be like a trifecta of 997 cars . Having the thre would be like a grand slam of Porsche ownership .
Not yet.. let the M3 get more miles on it.
Good luck with the car . BTW --if I ever did order a Gt3 I woiuld want it in a off beat color. My first choice was mexico blue. It would be so unique.
As you know I think the 2010 Gt3 is the last pure bred Gt1 car.
I debated this greatly and the price deals plus the variety of PDK was the way to go.
As you know I never was really fond of my M3 .
Ok --I'm NOT getting the Gt3 BUT it really would be like a trifecta of 997 cars . Having the thre would be like a grand slam of Porsche ownership .
Not yet.. let the M3 get more miles on it.
Good luck with the car . BTW --if I ever did order a Gt3 I woiuld want it in a off beat color. My first choice was mexico blue. It would be so unique.
no way would I get my wife's car out of the garage.I am starting the research and planning stage, but if things come together as planned I will have a new toy by the spring.
#10
08-08-2009, 05:10 PM
With you getting a new toy I'm going to have to really learn how to drive! Good thing I've got 5 track days booked for Aug.
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08-08-2009, 05:12 PM
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#12
08-08-2009, 05:21 PM
I made a big mistake this morning, after a PCA drive I was given the opportunity to drive Edgemont Village's 997 GT3RS with Sharkwerks bypass (which sounds awesome Alex), and I realized very quickly that the GT3 is the car for me! I have taken my C2S as far as I can, and it will never be one. The GT3 feels lighter, sharper, more precise then my C2S is or ever will be. Oh yeah it even sounds better!
I have decided that I am going to move towards a GT3 (don't know if it will be 997.1 997.1RS or 997.2) but it is not a want, it is a need for me.
I have decided that I am going to move towards a GT3 (don't know if it will be 997.1 997.1RS or 997.2) but it is not a want, it is a need for me.
I look forward to test driving THAT car....that is when you let me,LOL!
Good-luck in your search!
Stacy
#13
08-08-2009, 05:50 PM
I made a big mistake this morning, after a PCA drive I was given the opportunity to drive Edgemont Village's 997 GT3RS with Sharkwerks bypass (which sounds awesome Alex), and I realized very quickly that the GT3 is the car for me! I have taken my C2S as far as I can, and it will never be one. The GT3 feels lighter, sharper, more precise then my C2S is or ever will be. Oh yeah it even sounds better!
I have decided that I am going to move towards a GT3 (don't know if it will be 997.1 997.1RS or 997.2) but it is not a want, it is a need for me.
I have decided that I am going to move towards a GT3 (don't know if it will be 997.1 997.1RS or 997.2) but it is not a want, it is a need for me.
As an FYI, I wrote up a thread last night on my experience thus far with our 997.2 GT3 vs the RS etc...
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ght=sharkwerks
Also if you do go with the 997.1 GT3 (which is seriously better value for money right now) and somehow get bored then you can always go bananas too:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ght=sharkwerks
#14
08-08-2009, 06:26 PM
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That's what I like about you Alex, always have an exit/improvement strategy!
Going to Thunderhill late September, you should come as well! Bring a few of your toys
Going to Thunderhill late September, you should come as well! Bring a few of your toys
#15
08-08-2009, 06:30 PM
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I don't even track and I knew the GT3 would be the car for me...just can't afford it..Good luck on your search...can't wait to see the results.