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Old Jan 27, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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I don't get it, GT3

What is the big deal with the GT3, no turbos and not even that good looking, what is all the fuss over?
 
Old Jan 27, 2005 | 06:37 PM
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i never believe fuss. u need to go drive one. it's all about u like it or not.
 
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I wanted one after I drove one really badly. Had to settle for a 997S, poor me

It is, I think, more raw than some of the other porsche models. Harkens back to the older 911's.
 
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It's the purest 911 you can buy from Porsche in North America.
 
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Also, what's all the big fuss about 996TTs...?

Hang on, there is no big fuss about Turbos, ever since they tried to make it appeal to everyone.
 
Old Jan 27, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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The only way to understand the fuss over a GT3 is to drive one. Once you start to push one fast, you'll never miss the Turbo.

I found the GT3 exciting enough to justify buying one despite the fact that I love my GT2.
 
Old Jan 27, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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you serious rave? I've never driven one and can tell pretty much why it's a must have


Turbo's can be overrated in many instances, there is nothing like the power of a high revving NA motor (honda's have taught me something)
 
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Turbo's can be overrated in many instances, there is nothing like the power of a high revving NA motor (honda's have taught me something) [/B][/QUOTE

Jane, you ignorant ****

I hear this all the time and it tickles me. . . "The smooth power band of the NA engine." You know, I have driven both including the best NA engine Porsche makes (CGT), and if you drive the TT like the NA and keep revs above 3500, the subtle lag is more than made up for in rediculous power. Keep the revs high in the turns and you are as quick as anything else. Make it to the straight and it is say hello to my dust and stones.

Put your TT on a diet, make the necessary suspension and tire adjustments, add a few horses and there is NOTHING better. The GT-3 is great bang for the buck so it will never be overrated, but so is the C6 zO6. I'll bet it will feel empty to be passed by a 'vette while driving the GT-3. I wouldn't know because I drive a TT. Neither one passes me.

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GT3 is the badest *** rough riding bone jarring kidney slaming machine since the 993 baby! Get a ride in one with a good driver or drive one yourself and you shall see.
 
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Turbo's can be overrated in many instances, there is nothing like the power of a high revving NA motor (honda's have taught me something) [/QUOTE

Jane, you ignorant ****

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GT3 is the badest *** rough riding bone jarring kidney slaming machine since the 993 baby! Get a ride in one with a good driver or drive one yourself and you shall see.
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rave is just teasing - at leats I hope he is or he has just revealed he knows nothing about driving Rave your kidding - right ? bud ?
 
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Re: I don't get it, GT3

Originally posted by Rave TT
What is the big deal with the GT3, no turbos and not even that good looking, what is all the fuss over?
Best value for the money of any current production Pcar IMO. It's my 2nd favorite Pcar.
 


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