Thankfully, the car came in on time and I picked it up yesterday. Special thanks to both Mark and Mel at Cherry Hill Imports for a great experience. Sorry, I don't have photos, but you've all seen a white GT3 so no big loss.

Well, all I can say is the car is just what I wanted/hoped for. The feel of the car is on another level compared to my 993 C4S and 996TT (both long gone), not to mention the other cars I've owned. It's the first sports car I've had that feels special when driven at moderate speeds. Too many sports cars are built as compromise vehicles these days and it shows. Great for daily driving, but not overly exciting while doing it.

The motor is very smooth and eager to rev, it turns 5K like it's nothing. Yet, you can feel the motor doing its thing - the right kind of vibrations that let you know the car's alive. The shifter's excellent, too - short, requires some effort, but wonderful to use. The clutch felt heavy at first, and still does to a degree, but it's less noticeable after some seat time. It wouldn't keep me from recommending the car. The car is also easy (relatively) to drive smoothly.

The car sounds really nice, a really cool howl once the exhaust opens. It's a special sound and, more importantly, it's got some emotion to it - again, on another level compared to my two previous Porsches (the C4S w/motor-sound sounded pretty nice, though). I can only imagine what it sounds like up top. All I know is, it's taking patience of a saint to keep this motor below 5K. It's a shame that in sport mode it goes quiet for a bit, but I guess the drone would be a PITA if I disconnected the system... maybe I'll try it.

The ride is certainly firm, though the rear suspension doesn't bang like my 996TT did. The steering's not as heavy as I thought it would be, but it's nicely weighted. I haven't pushed it hard enough yet to comment on steering feel, though I expect it'll be communicative. I do get the sense it'll push - how much, I don't know. I've done mostly straight line driving, so far. There's grip there, however. The car feels like it's clawing at the pavement even while going straight.

The interior is very well finished, the seats are well made and very comfortable/supportive (though, I'm not a very big guy). I really like the Alcantara wheel... another little something that makes the car feel special. I tried the stereo - once (hehe), it sounds half decent, nothing great.

Alright, that's it so far. I'll try and update soon.

Congratulations to all GT3 owners/future owners, enjoy your cars. Prospective buyers... don't even think about it - do it if you can.

 

Thanks for the brief summary.

Even though you claim "it is just ANOTHER WHITE GT3", pics are always nice!

Enjoy!

 

Thanks. I'll try and get some photos up in the next day or two.

 

We need pix! Always

 

Yeah, we all know what a GT3 looks like, but we just can't get enough (maybe I'm speaking for myself )



Big congrats.

 

Here are some photos. Sorry about the quality... the weather's been lousy and both vehicles are dirty. I don't normally take the car out in the rain, but I got caught in a downpour yesterday.

Enjoy...

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amazing! Congrats!!

 

just perfect

 

Thanks guys! The only option I was unsure about ordering was the Sports Chrono... but at the last minute I caved, I couldn't pass up another gauge to look at.

 

Congratulations . . . perfect!

 

Yup, like others here I just cannot get enough of GT3 (and GT3RS) pics.

Congrats!!

 

Very nice write-up. Congratulations on the new GT3.

 

You made a smart decision going back to Porsche .... Congrats !

 

Thanks, everyone!

 

incredible car!!!!!! congrats and enjoy!!!!!