Advice needed: 07' GT3 might become my DD, should I sell?

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#51

08-19-2010 | 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by wyatth

I don't know or want to know your financial situation but I would imagine you can sell a clean and lightly-albeit tastefully- modified GT3 for a little more than an average clean 07 Turbo. In that case, getting a single car that you can still have fun in and DD and get some extra coin is probably the best logistical move.

I would rather DD a Turbo than DD a POS and have a GT3 on the weekends. Makes the run of the mill day a little more fun.

That would be ideal...if even remotely possible. Unless the market has turned to utter feces and I missed it, a comparable TT will demand a higher price (by several thousand) than a GT3 (even if 'lightly' modded).

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08-19-2010 | 12:32 AM

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I'd go the light truck/mid-size suv route if I were you. Maybe something like a used trailblazer or ranger would actually go well with your GT3 as a work car/DD.

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08-19-2010 | 12:44 AM

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No worries buddy. All valid points

Which is exactly why its a tough decision. Trying to figure out if its worth keeping the gt3, even if it means I would be putting daily miles on it and subjecting it to shitty L.A. streets or do I sell it and find something that I enjoy driving on a daily basis and don't feel as bad putting the miles on.

I'm considering all options, including the yours. Where I sell the GT3 and buy something outright that leaves me with 0 payments.

Either way, no offense was taken and thanks for all the input guys

Glad you understand, which is all that matters in this thread. What exactly is your budget for a DD? Think that would help with narrowing down the suggestions.

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08-19-2010 | 01:01 AM

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08-19-2010 | 01:55 AM

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Either Meteor or Ibis white. And I doubt I'll be able to find Ibis anywhere these days.

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08-19-2010 | 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bonehead

Ummm...none of it? But that's my point. I assume the OP cannot afford the dream car AND a practical DD. If that's the case, then I don't think a reassessment of financial priorities is unreasonable?? The fact that the average L.A. douche (not implying the OP is one of them) will drop a year's wages on a car and still live at home doesn't make it right.

Just sayin'.....

No worries. Much like what JC stated, it was a combo of a bit of crankiness on my part coupled with (incorrectly) interpreting a comment that seemed both insulting and way too obvious that was directed at thedude, who happens to be a highly respected member, my Laker bro and someone who has always come across as someone who has their sh!t together. Sorry if I came across as harsh or offensive. That was certainly not my intent

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08-19-2010 | 10:19 AM

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#58

08-19-2010 | 01:43 PM

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Quite possible. I know a TT new is more than a GT3 (priced like an RS) but a few years old they caught up because the TT has much higher production #s. Could be off base and shouldn't post this stuff if I don't know.

Thedude.. post some pics!

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08-19-2010 | 05:38 PM

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depending on where you live in Hollywood, I would be scared to drive a gt3 PERIOD!

I have a good friend that lives up at the top of Nickols Canyon and it is a rough ride in my Subaru STi, let alone a GT3. I drove my friends' 09 C4S (PDK) last week for a few hundred miles (road trip!) and I have to say... it is the perfect car for a DD Porsche. PDK is flawless (or close to it) and the ride is not quite hard enough to break any bones... I loved it.