Goodbye Evora. hello.....

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Goodbye Evora. hello.....

Post by chris_c201 » Sun Mar 23, 2014 9:52 am

Well after nearly two years, the Evora goes back to Brandon and Craig next Friday, amazing car and I'll genuinely miss it but fancied a change.

Taking it's place though is something pretty special, a 996 GT3 with Manthey K410 racing conversion and a few GT3 cup goodies. Still got to get a ppi done then pick it up from London so it will be a (long) couple of weeks before I get it.

Wee taster pic here Image

If anyone has a recommendation for a pre purchase inspection, ideally Porsche specialist, in London please let me know.

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Re: Goodbye Evora. hello.....

Post by H8OAG » Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:36 am

http://www.porscheinspections.com

Peter Morgan has been doing this for over twenty years
A lovely chap who has written books on all things Porsche as well
Say Hi from me........I had one of his own 911's (Summer Yellow)

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Post by Mike Scib » Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:37 am

Very nice!
alicrozier wrote:As Robin said, need to be comfortable and confident to push right up to the limit - sometimes you only find the limit by going beyond it...
(that's why I think Mike will do fine, that and his lack of imagination). :roll: :lol:
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Re: Goodbye Evora. hello.....

Post by cla5h » Sun Mar 23, 2014 12:35 pm

Uh-oh - schoolboy error. You do know you should have bought a 'safe' colour such as silver for re-sale ?

Joking aside, looks cracking.
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Post by GregR » Sun Mar 23, 2014 2:34 pm

Peter Morgan PPI'd mine
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Post by shooomer » Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:05 pm

That was a well known car when I had my 996 gt3
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Post by Dominic » Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:08 pm

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That looks the business! Congrats :thumbsup
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Post by chris_c201 » Sun Mar 23, 2014 8:14 pm

Shoomer, is that a loaded comment? :-)

Know it's seen a fair few track days but the service record is excellent so can't say that bothers me with a GT3..
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Post by shooomer » Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:54 am

Parr or JZ for ppi, they know GT3s and will give rev 1 & 2 report etc
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Post by douglasgdmw » Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:10 am

Will certainly vouch for Peter Morgan as he provided a really comprehensive report before I bought the 964. Enjoy the 996 GT3, prices definitely on the up so nows a good time to purchase

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Post by chris_c201 » Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:58 am

Thanks for input, as for prices rising there has been a marked increase in last few months, maybe a bit of it seasonal but helped me make the decision.

13 days till I get it...not that I'm counting!
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Post by Fluoxetine » Mon Mar 24, 2014 1:22 pm

Lovely car Chris - Back in the day, when we used to go to the Nurburgring several times a year, one of the other regular 'ringers called Anders had a Mk1 996 GT3 in Speed Yellow...I've wanted one ever since! :)
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Post by flyingscot68 » Mon Mar 24, 2014 2:23 pm

Nice Chris.
Will we be seeing it tearing around the Autosolo tracks?
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Post by chris_c201 » Mon Mar 24, 2014 6:39 pm

flyingscot68 wrote:Nice Chris.
Will we be seeing it tearing around the Autosolo tracks?
Definitely! Unfortunately it will likely prove the car is not the problem, it's just I can't drive :-)
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Post by wianw » Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:18 pm

Fabulous looking car, welcome to Scottish Elises GT3 Owners subsection.
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