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Old 12-16-2016, 02:44 AM
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any 997 gt3 car with more than 20k miles is in throw-away/give-away/donate-to-charity territory

so just drive the heck out of it as it is basically worthless anyway
Old 12-16-2016, 11:10 AM
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Took my .1 into the dealer recently for my annual complete physical (i.e., extensive type PPI) and his only complaint was that it isn't driven enough. Said it is strong as ever and in amazing condition. Only problem is that in 10 years it only has 18K miles. Said the car needs to be driven to keep it in tip top shape......especially all the seals. I promised myself I'd drive it more and I have. It's actually a great grocery getter
Old 12-16-2016, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by golfnutintib
any 997 gt3 car with more than 20k miles is in throw-away/give-away/donate-to-charity territory

so just drive the heck out of it as it is basically worthless anyway
Yes drive away. There's a retirement home for all somewhere up north waiting for you.

Drove panda today in the rain and passed a spanking new 488 going the other way. Though "is that driver ok?!?"

PS: Matt sorry about the quail. I owe you some R3!
Old 12-16-2016, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mooty
^ and it didn't melt?
you must have a MIT GT3?
no that's not the university. MADE IN TAIWAN
I didn't want to prematurely open my mouth so i waited till this morning to check garage. No paint, rubber etc, melted away over night. Yes i must have a MIT gt3 haha - i realy enjoyed Taiwan btw. I'm not a breakfast person but some great breakfast in Taiwan.
Old 12-16-2016, 11:38 AM
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dim sum for the win.

*yummers*
Old 12-16-2016, 04:09 PM
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^ I had that in HK which was delicious. However in Taiwan i had some local food. Great stuff... okay lets not derail tread with dog pictures or food now.
Old 12-17-2016, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by dlb
Fantastic feedback. Thanks all.

I am also considering stretching to an RS. Anyone have a POV on that decision? I'm kind of worried i'd get the GT3 and immediately wish I gone the final step to RS......I could be wrong.
Your instincts are spot on. Buy RS with no regrets.
Old 12-17-2016, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by zumaron
Your instincts are spot on. Buy RS with no regrets.
Thanks man. Appreciate that.
Old 12-17-2016, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by golfnutintib
any 997 gt3 car with more than 20k miles is in throw-away/give-away/donate-to-charity territory

so just drive the heck out of it as it is basically worthless anyway
yes, when i got my car a few years ago it has 22000 miles on it. it's got double that now. hence, worthless, therefore i enjoy it frequently with reckless abandon.

no reason not to enjoy these cars. they run better WHEn they are used.
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73K on my 2008 GT3.

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Old 12-18-2016, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by dlb
Fantastic feedback. Thanks all.

I am also considering stretching to an RS. Anyone have a POV on that decision? I'm kind of worried i'd get the GT3 and immediately wish I gone the final step to RS......I could be wrong.
RS. If you have the itch you are wasting time on other cars until you scratch. Ask me how I know?
Old 12-18-2016, 10:33 AM
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RS all the way in my opinion.
Old 12-19-2016, 02:23 AM
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Since you're raising the bar just go RS 4.0 and trump all others
Old 12-19-2016, 02:54 AM
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^ i did
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Are the high mileage(100K+) 930s still going for + >$100K??? Air cooled market went so crazy even with unverifiable mileage, nuts-
Some of those people don't know GT3s exist


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