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12-02-2005 | 09:09 AM
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I had my M3 serviced yesterday and went over and looked at the Cayman and a few 997's. Brand new they look fantastic. I will say the quality of the leather is very good and the fit and finish are excellent. Again they did have a used S and the seat looked worn but I guess if that is the achilles heel (and the soft touch paint) overall I would change my opinion to say the Porsche is of higher quality in the 997 than the Vette. I bvase my opinion of the 996 on largely on the fact that almost everyone I have seen has had at least 4-5K miles on them and personally didn't think they were wearing very well.
And for the record, someone was buying a black GT3 and that car looks fabulous now and more importantly will look hot for years and years to come, an instant classic IMO.
And for the record, someone was buying a black GT3 and that car looks fabulous now and more importantly will look hot for years and years to come, an instant classic IMO.
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12-02-2005 | 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by 05997S
I sold the C55 in anticipation of the 997 but I sold it to early and came across an 05 ZCP, IB with all options. It was an OK deal and I love it. I'm much faster in the M3 than I ever was in teh C55. I can still take the kids to school etc...
I did see the ZO6 at the autoshow last week though and I'd really like to try one of those. Maybe next year. Definetly passing on the 997S though. I got to drive it a couple of times and honestly just wasn't blown away, at least not 90K blown away.
I sold the C55 in anticipation of the 997 but I sold it to early and came across an 05 ZCP, IB with all options. It was an OK deal and I love it. I'm much faster in the M3 than I ever was in teh C55. I can still take the kids to school etc...
I did see the ZO6 at the autoshow last week though and I'd really like to try one of those. Maybe next year. Definetly passing on the 997S though. I got to drive it a couple of times and honestly just wasn't blown away, at least not 90K blown away.
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12-02-2005 | 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by Ferrarislave
The 996 looks dated, the E46 does, unless it's well optioned. Navigation, SMG etc.. that first picture of the interior is gorgeous!!!
The 996 looks dated, the E46 does, unless it's well optioned. Navigation, SMG etc.. that first picture of the interior is gorgeous!!!
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12-02-2005 | 11:30 AM
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Originally posted by iLLM3
Agreed! The M3 interior could look from so ugly and dated from no options and it not being well maintained to gorgeous like those, same with the 996
Agreed! The M3 interior could look from so ugly and dated from no options and it not being well maintained to gorgeous like those, same with the 996
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12-02-2005 | 11:31 AM
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Originally posted by Roberga
When I look for a car with a great interior, Porsche is not it.
When I was looking for a Sports Car the GT3 was the one of me. I do not spend much time looking at the interior and I do not need a GPS.
If I need that stuff I will take on of my pigs (Range Rover, 540)
When I look for a car with a great interior, Porsche is not it.
When I was looking for a Sports Car the GT3 was the one of me. I do not spend much time looking at the interior and I do not need a GPS.
If I need that stuff I will take on of my pigs (Range Rover, 540)
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12-02-2005 | 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by Marc996Miami
you got it a GT3 is meant to do what a sports car is meant to do no need for options...maybe some people need park assist
you got it a GT3 is meant to do what a sports car is meant to do no need for options...maybe some people need park assist
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12-02-2005 | 01:00 PM
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Originally posted by 9Eleven
Amen to that brother. I don't need any options at 173 mph (top speed so far). In the words of Jesse James (custom bike builder), if it don't make it go faster or stop faster, I don't need it.
Amen to that brother. I don't need any options at 173 mph (top speed so far). In the words of Jesse James (custom bike builder), if it don't make it go faster or stop faster, I don't need it.
constitution of sports car owners------>
1) Thou shall not add unneeded weight to my car
2) Thou shall not order navigation, power seats and things which increase weight etc etc
#40
12-02-2005 | 02:28 PM
Originally posted by Marc996Miami
Dude the nav is ugly IMHO, my car has HK Xenon and leather and thats it..I hate fuc*in options I dont even have a sunroof my idea is less weight=faster better handling car. I dont undertstand people who constantly want to do motor/performance work on there cars and load it with power seats, sunroofs and aftermarket stereo equipment...SPRUNG WEIGHT--HIGH ON THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS THE ENEMY OF HANDLING/SPEED...this can not be compensated...
Dude the nav is ugly IMHO, my car has HK Xenon and leather and thats it..I hate fuc*in options I dont even have a sunroof my idea is less weight=faster better handling car. I dont undertstand people who constantly want to do motor/performance work on there cars and load it with power seats, sunroofs and aftermarket stereo equipment...SPRUNG WEIGHT--HIGH ON THE CENTER OF GRAVITY IS THE ENEMY OF HANDLING/SPEED...this can not be compensated...
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12-02-2005 | 02:37 PM
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I have an M3...I dont want a track car I also dont want a car loaded with **** I dont use and surley dont need to compensate alot of extra weight that my car does not have I built the car to run and handle best right from the factory just like a GT3 out of the box is "ready" for the track thats the way my car is as well. This is what I wanted thats why I went for no sunroof and the CSL style rim with the comp pkg as it is the lightest stock rim...navigation in a sports car WTF if you want looks and nice and shiny interior buy a 4 door sedan...
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12-02-2005 | 03:18 PM
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agreed.. this thread starte as a track event with a Z06 and morphed into where we are. I expect the zo6 to give a GT3 competition on the track. Stock BMW anything has no chance. It is not made for the track.
A GT3 can not compete with BMW 3 or 5 or 7s when taking people on DOT roads anywhere in comfort.
A GT3 can not compete with BMW 3 or 5 or 7s when taking people on DOT roads anywhere in comfort.
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12-02-2005 | 03:36 PM
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Re: c6 zo6
Originally posted by Roberga
Monday we will have a c6 z06 on the track with a skilled driver. I expect there will also be a couple of GT3s and a GT2.
Monday we will have a c6 z06 on the track with a skilled driver. I expect there will also be a couple of GT3s and a GT2.
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12-02-2005 | 05:17 PM
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it was fast enough. Needs exhaust, pads, something more for better traction in the rear. I guess if it is out there with a bunch of C5 and such but when the GT2 3s and 360s are there at the same time.. well you know. V8s do sound cool.
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12-02-2005 | 05:19 PM
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also, this car is so new the owner is being an adult about it and learning the car. I ecpect next season he will be going much faster. I know that when I first got my GT3 my times were slower then with my C2. That is no long the case.