OK, broad question.

Have been thinking about getting a Ferrari or Lambo, but they are not very useable...like they're not really cars, more like garage jewelery

So if I got something less exotic, there would have to be some kind of tradeoff. Now with a GT3, I could see myself learning how to drive and develop a new hobby.

So for a 997.1, what would you guess would be the yearly cost for 6 track events? Jut looking for a ballpark figure to think about.

Thanks

 

Excluding vehicle depreciation, for OE parts and $150/hr shop labor - rough cost per event:
$625 tires (MPSC; there are other options)
$ 85 pads (Pagid or PFC)
$ 110 Fr rotors (set every 9 events approx)
$ 52 Rr rotors (set every 20 events approx)
$ 83 Oil changes (every 3 events)
$ 70 Brake flush (every 3 events)
$ 102 Fuel (2 tanks)
$ 150 Event entry fee
$1277 approx per event
$7662 per year; Round up to maybe $8K

Add ons:
$1500 for diff rebuild (one time only - hopefully)
$3000/yr for track insurance; $600 per event; or self insure
$2000 for clear bra to protect the nose, rockers
$175 to swap to Water Wetter in case you blow a coolant fitting
$225 per front lip (so far 1 per year for me)
$8-10K for seats, rollbar, harnesses, HANS if the car doesn't already have them

Good luck keeping it to 6 events once you have the car

 

I have a GT3
Add these costs up
Cost of car (finance charge or paid cash)
insurance
track insurance (optional...your call)
costs to make the GT3 ready for the track
optional ..seats for 6 pt belts,harness/roll bar
cost of event
helmet,driving shoes
modified gas pedal(s) for easier heel toe
9 mpg premium gas; 4-5 30 min sessions per day (varies)
periodic fluids, oil, brake fluid, etc
brake pads (inspect or have others do this regularly)
changing out coolant for water wetter (if welding fix not done)
grill screens
center exhaust bypass
tires
professional instruction/coach
all I can think for now.

 

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