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

DAIR said:
I see.

I'm keen to see whether they'll be more popular on the GT3 CLASS. As you don't see many 911s these days.
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The problem is the two classes which are GT3 and GTE. The 911 GT3 R races under the GT3 class and the 911 RSR races under the LM GTE class. Each of the classes have a differing rule set as that's where it can get a little confusing.

I do wonder if the 2017 RSR runs a 4.0 engine with two blowers on it, so it brings it in to line with the completion like Ferrari.

GTE

Currently the top division of GT racing, this was formerly the GT2 class, and has now been renamed to ‘GT Endurance’ and split into two categories. GTE-Pro caters for brand new cars with professional drivers, and is often replete with factory teams, while GTE-Am caters for teams running a car that’s at least a year old, and with at least one Platinum or Gold level amateur driver. The cars are identical between the two classes, this time based on production models and required to share the same overall external dimensions as the cars on which they’re based. 5.5-litre naturally-aspirated engines and 4.0-litre turbos are the maximum allowed, with no limit on cylinder capacity. Steel brakes of any diameter are permitted, and weight must be 1,245kg or more. GTE cars are able to participate in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS), the World Endurance Championship (WEC), the Nurburgring Endurance Championship (VLN) and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS).
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GT3

GT3 cars are more production-based than any of the above classes. Unlike GTE, GT3 doesn’t have a specific set of technical regulations, but each model is assessed and homologated individually, and it’s at this point that the amount of restriction that should be placed upon each is decided. However, on the whole, regulations are stricter than in GTE and preclude too many exotic modifications to engine and bodywork; performance is balanced between cars with the use of restrictors and ballast. GT3 cars are eligible for competition in the FIA GT Series, the Blancpain Endurance Series, the VLN, the Grand-Am series, and the British GT championship, among others.
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Agreed, although I have definitely warmed to the current one. Really like my Dads from the front 3/4, although still not completely sold on the rear, but love it inside. It's large but somehow cosy.
 
seems the new one will be announced on the 28th June, the dealer let me cancel the order for the one that I have a deposit on as the spec was not locked down.
 
Dr House said:
seems the new one will be announced on the 28th June, the dealer let me cancel the order for the one that I have a deposit on as the spec was not locked down.
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That's pretty good then, so you'll get a nice new one then?

I've been looking at the 570S at the moment and getting all the facts and figures together. If I placed the order today, id be looking at delievery in Q1 2017. The servicing costs are more than the Porsche but not as much as I first thought. :)
 
Is that the one by the Porsche Curves? I'm gutted I haven't gone this year.

That's lovely! However, I think it should be in a Orange or a Yellow as that's the options id be considering.
 
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Seems a tad expensive for a Gen 1. Not sure they came with the 911 Turbo wheels as an option so they may be cheap knock offs. Also looks like it has a non standard exhaust as well.
 
That seems overpriced... You can get a gen 2 for that money

I paid £23k for a 2010 Boxster S with PDK, 24000 miles on the clock and quite a few other options a year ago...
 
Wizardskills said:
Seems a tad expensive for a Gen 1. Not sure they came with the 911 Turbo wheels as an option so they may be cheap knock offs. Also looks like it has a non standard exhaust as well.
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Turbo wheels were an option - checked the original brochure.

crinkleshoes said:
That seems overpriced... You can get a gen 2 for that money

I paid £23k for a 2010 Boxster S with PDK, 24000 miles on the clock and quite a few other options a year ago...
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Not sure if the prices have gone up, but the cheapest gen 2 Cayman S sub 50k miles on autotrader is ~£24k (excluding a cat D one). Does seem a bit expensive though.

Cheers for the advice guys, much appreciated.
 
New wheels for me. 2005 997 Carrera S manual sports exhaust, atlas grey with cocoa interior. Just sold my 996 Tiptronic so loving this!!

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Boxsters were always cheaper. I would def be spending a little extra for a gen2 car in either case.

Wizardskills said:
Seems a tad expensive for a Gen 1. Not sure they came with the 911 Turbo wheels as an option so they may be cheap knock offs. Also looks like it has a non standard exhaust as well.
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Critically, the center caps don't point correctly to the valves. Owner is obviously not a gentleman. :D
 
Just posting in here as I got to drive a 911 Turbo (997) yesterday :)

My gf bought me a supercar experience day with Llandow being closest.

Choices were R8 (was the V8 so wasn't hugely fussed) i8 (Bit girly) Gallardo and 360 (sound lovely but don't really do it for me) Jag F type (Sounded the best of the lot) GTR and the 911.

I chose the GTR as I felt that is probably where my money would go if I had it and it was stupidly fast. Had to do it all in auto which was a bit of a let down but no biggy. When it kicked down and bolted it was quite a surprise. I asked the instructor which would he choose and he said the 911. Well OK then.

Jumped in the 911 and almost immediately fell in love with it. It wasn't as fast the GTR but it moved around so much more. Felt like I was chucking it around rather than just steering. Whereas the GTR sorts everything out for you and stays planted the 911 was much more alive and felt far more likely to throw you through a hedge. For lap times the GTR wins without question but for fun and involvement, it would have to be the 911.

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No remove 4WD, add a MASSIVE amount of feel and an engine without a turbo that revs to 8200, over 5500 with the wail of a banshee and steering that will let you know if you run over a micron of cracker crumb and you have a 996 GT3.
 
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