Porsche Owners Thread - If you own one or just like or hate them! :)

RSR · 2 Mar 2016 at 08:17

On a side note, my GTS had its first birthday yesterday. I can't believe how quick the time has gone in it.

I'll do a one year review at the weekend.

Dr House · 2 Mar 2016 at 08:31

[RXP]Andy;29235080 said:
That made me laugh.

Aslong as I can get a GT3 that will make me happy, especially now they have fixed the oiling problems on that engine.

Yep if I get into a GT3 I would be happy and chances are it will happen.

[RXP]Andy;29235100 said:
On a side note, my GTS had its first birthday yesterday. I can't believe how quick the time has gone in it.

I'll do a one year review at the weekend.

Wow it really does not feel like it.

Housey · 2 Mar 2016 at 13:19

Gen 2 GT3 coming, manual

Dr House · 2 Mar 2016 at 13:24

Housey said:
Gen 2 GT3 coming, manual

Has the dealer got build slots yet?

Housey · 2 Mar 2016 at 13:25

Dr House said:
Has the dealer got build slots yet?

Don't think so, but I am going to stick a deposit down.

Dr House · 2 Mar 2016 at 13:36

Will do the same

DAIR · 2 Mar 2016 at 13:45

Housey said:
Gen 2 GT3 coming, manual

Have sales of the current GT3 not been good enough?

Housey · 2 Mar 2016 at 13:54

DAIR said:
Have sales of the current GT3 not been good enough?

Far from it, it's why they are selling for 30k over now, but we, the people, want manuals in our GT3's.

Fr0dders · 2 Mar 2016 at 14:03

Housey said:
Gen 2 GT3 coming, manual

interesting 180 by porsche

Preuninger also revealed that the 911 R’s new six-speed manual gearbox is likely to be offered in the second generation of the 991 GT3. “I can certainly imagine this gearbox in the GT3,” he said. “There is some overlap, with the 911 R for purists and the GT3 RS for track day fans, and then the GT3 in the middle. Right now it’s just with PDK, but I can certainly imagine gen-2 GT3 getting this manual transmission.”

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/porsch...sche-cayman-gt4-to-stick-with-flat-six-engine

RSR · 2 Mar 2016 at 15:07

Housey said:
Far from it, it's why they are selling for 30k over now, but we, the people, want manuals in our GT3's.

I've been offered one for 10/15K over list, in the full spec I am after. So I am going to give it somethough over the next few days.

Dr House said:
Has the dealer got build slots yet?

No, I just asked about that. They have no info on the gen2 models yet.

DAIR said:
Have sales of the current GT3 not been good enough?

The Gen2 GT3 will be offered both in a manual and PDK, it will also feature the new engine with improved oiling.

Wizardskills · 2 Mar 2016 at 16:24

Just had a phone call from the garage that is working on my 944. Shocks all replaced, water leak found and replacement rear window seal ordered and the oil service has been done.

Also as a nice surprise there is a possibility of it being featured in 911 & Prosche World magazine which isn't something I was expecting. Nothing confirmed yet however.

Housey · 3 Mar 2016 at 08:05

[RXP]Andy;29237019 said:
I've been offered one for 10/15K over list, in the full spec I am after. So I am going to give it somethough over the next few days.

I simply won't pay overs for a car, point of principal. It's not worth overs, same with the GT4 and any of them to be fair. There will come a point this year where people will take a bath, I will not be one of them.

RSR · 3 Mar 2016 at 09:31

Housey said:
I simply won't pay overs for a car, point of principal. It's not worth overs, same with the GT4 and any of them to be fair. There will come a point this year where people will take a bath, I will not be one of them.

I normally agree with that logic, but this one just caught my eye with the spec of it. However, do you think they will drop this year?

Dr House · 3 Mar 2016 at 09:50

Housey said:
I simply won't pay overs for a car, point of principal. It's not worth overs, same with the GT4 and any of them to be fair. There will come a point this year where people will take a bath, I will not be one of them.

Its a bit of a shame that they have made some really good cars but people just don't get to own them but on the other side its nice that they hold value well if you where lucky enough to get one at list.

I would probably never buy a new GT3 but because I know I can run it for a year or even 2 and get my money back I have no problem buying one.

Wizardskills said:
Also as a nice surprise there is a possibility of it being featured in 911 & Prosche World magazine which isn't something I was expecting. Nothing confirmed yet however.

Nice, post some photos up when you get it back.

[RXP]Andy;29239809 said:
I normally agree with that logic, but this one just caught my eye with the spec of it. However, do you think they will drop this year?

If your getting it for only 10k over list I really can't see you making much of a loss but I am no expert.

Housey · 3 Mar 2016 at 10:56

I think below list in 12 months, gut feel.

RSR · 4 Mar 2016 at 14:12

I'm looking to book a few track days this year namely Brands (As thats 20 minutes or so down the road), Bedford and Silverstone this year. :cool:

How strict are they are on noise limits? Also can you buy silencer should I be over that limit? :eek:

Where is also recomend to get a lid from as well?

tsinc80697 · 4 Mar 2016 at 14:14

[RXP]Andy;29245599 said:
I'm looking to book a few track days this year namely Brands (As thats 20 minutes or so down the road), Bedford and Silverstone this year.

How strict are they are on noise limits? Also can you buy silencer should I be over that limit?

Where is also recomend to get a lid from as well?

Bedford has a very low noise limit. Silverstone are strict but you won't get thrown off for first infringement, just have to lift for the rest of the day.

RSR · 4 Mar 2016 at 14:21

I've been reading that, I may have to get a silencer made some how..

panthro · 4 Mar 2016 at 14:42

Housey said:
Don't think so, but I am going to stick a deposit down.

Have you, as a mere mortal been allowed to put a deposit down? Or is the GT3 not viewed in the same hallowed light as the GT4 and R/RS models?

Dr House · 4 Mar 2016 at 15:33

panthro said:
Have you, as a mere mortal been allowed to put a deposit down? Or is the GT3 not viewed in the same hallowed light as the GT4 and R/RS models?

i would think the demand on a Gt3 will be way higher than a GT4.