[kaitan]

Hi Guys,

I'm wondering does anyone of you knows a porsche specialist that can be trusted in Qld? a Friend is looking to buy a 911 930 in QLD it's a 1987 model.

He lives in sydney but would like to get it inspected before he flies over to check it out. Anyone can help in Qld?

[miro67]

Best bet is to take it to Porsche to get it inspected. You might also call Porsche South Sydney, which is factory owned and see if they have someone in Qld to help.

[kaitan]

Thanks...but since we are on the topic.

Between the 996 turbo and the 996 gt3 which will command a better resale value later??? will the gt3 be more of a rare car vs the turbo??

[sbce90]

I much prefer the look of a 996 turbo than the gt3.

[miro67]

Turbo or GT3 eh?

My bet would be the Turbo. Retains an element of exclusivity but far more approachable for most people than a GT3. Price ultimately a demand supply question. Relatively few of both models around but probably more natural demand for the turbo.

The 996 GT3 is nowhere near as hard core as the 997 versions, but still more track car than daily driver.

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by miro67

Turbo or GT3 eh?

My bet would be the Turbo. Retains an element of exclusivity but far more approachable for most people than a GT3. Price ultimately a demand supply question. Relatively few of both models around but probably more natural demand for the turbo.

The 996 GT3 is nowhere near as hard core as the 997 versions, but still more track car than daily driver.

Hmmm interesting because both are fetching for the same price about the same year.....Funny enough the turbo is actually cheaper. whereas the 997 turbo is a whole new level compared to the 996 turbo. The GT3 996 have some special element to it being some part of the engine is 993 air cooled vs water-cooled so technically the 996 gt3 is last of it's kind.

Has anyone driven one gt3?? There is one in GT3 rs vinyl wrap in atlas grey. Apparently been told there there are only 80 unit of 996 gt3 that was brought into the australia market

[kaitan]

Would you buy this car?? if so how much would be a fair price? Mileage is bit high though http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de.../?Cr=0&sdmvc=1

[miro67]

Firstly, no I would not buy it.

There is another 2004 GT3 with 50,000 less k's for sale at pretty much the same price, and a couple of others with low k's for 15,000 more.

My Porsche experience is they are far more reliable than my BMW's and in my simple opinion far better engineered. However they are still farkin expensive to fix.

I have the same boring advice as most Porsche owners, get Porsche to look at any car you want to but but particularly the very high performance models.

[CashedUpBogan]

This is a big jump to selling your BMW to getting a diesel Skoda. Nekkminnit GT3 lol

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by miro67

Firstly, no I would not buy it.

There is another 2004 GT3 with 50,000 less k's for sale at pretty much the same price, and a couple of others with low k's for 15,000 more.

My Porsche experience is they are far more reliable than my BMW's and in my simple opinion far better engineered. However they are still farkin expensive to fix.

I have the same boring advice as most Porsche owners, get Porsche to look at any car you want to but but particularly the very high performance models.

Yea thats in SA.... hmmm yeah porsche are reliable! and there is nothing like a GT car!

[Socket]

As a ex porsche owner I can only say they are nice cars but I would not buy another one. Once over 100K the resale value drops off a cliff, they seriously pretty unreliable especially if they are over 5-6 yo, a service every 10K costs upwards of $2500 and when my third gear was playing up and had to get the transmission repaired it took 4 weeks and the bill was $9000
I say buy it, drive it for 6 months, sell it off and the buy a 335i and mod the hell outta it

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by Socket

As a ex porsche owner I can only say they are nice cars but I would not buy another one. Once over 100K the resale value drops off a cliff, they seriously pretty unreliable especially if they are over 5-6 yo, a service every 10K costs upwards of $2500 and when my third gear was playing up and had to get the transmission repaired it took 4 weeks and the bill was $9000
I say buy it, drive it for 6 months, sell it off and the buy a 335i and mod the hell outta it

FYI I've already had 335i.....it's not for me. it's for a friend looking to buy a gt3 so i'm helping to find a really good one! he had a cayman S previously.

Yeah after 100k mileage they really drop in value hence why i was asking how much would that unit that we are looking is worth paying?? but definitely to do PPI before purchasing the beast!?

[Socket]

Originally Posted by kaitan

FYI I've already had 335i.....it's not for me. it's for a friend looking to buy a gt3 so i'm helping to find a really good one! he had a cayman S previously.

Yeah after 100k mileage they really drop in value hence why i was asking how much would that unit that we are looking is worth paying?? but definitely to do PPI before purchasing the beast!?

Sweet Kaitan, sounds like ur friend knows what hes getting in for

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by Socket

Sweet Kaitan, sounds like ur friend knows what hes getting in for

Yes he does but he doesn't want to jump at it coz of price too but would $75k sounds fair for 107k? Seller is asking $86k

[Socket]

Hmmm still a dosh load of cash to drop on a 10 yo car but $75K is much better then $86K
I would wait until post Christmas, sales of luxury cars go up just before Christmas and nose dive in January. He could get a much better deal in the NY IMO