White GT3RS @ hippo prestige - Page 2 - 911/Carrera GT - PistonHeads UK

Anyone know this car, looks sweet but seems to have been for sale for several months? Any help greatly appreciated, Cheers j

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Not sure what bump .. means on here If it means likewise / ditto or me too, then I can advise both of you that I have seen this car on a couple of occasions in Hippos showroom and have given it a thorough look over as one day (when I save up enough) I fancy one of these having had a 996 GT3 which was fantastic The car is immaculate with no signs of anything untoward and definitely worth a viewing for any interested parties As to why she's still there, one of the owners uses this car occasionally and I suspect he's not to worried about quickly she sells??? It's not cheap, as she's a minter so it's not dear either. Having had a car off Hippo I can suggest you won't find a nicer more genuine set of people to buy from There's no way they would have bought this car if there had even been a suggestion of it having had a bump if that's the suggestion - if it is I'd guess you're confusing the car with another?? Or have you more info?? Any buyers - go view, as the car and the people are worth a run out to see - and they have lovely drinks Give me a shout in 2 years if you buy her as I may have saved up enough by then :-) and can take her off your hands

TVR4500cc said: Not sure what bump .. means on here If it means likewise / ditto or me too, then I can advise both of you that I have seen this car on a couple of occasions in Hippos showroom and have given it a thorough look over as one day (when I save up enough) I fancy one of these having had a 996 GT3 which was fantastic The car is immaculate with no signs of anything untoward and definitely worth a viewing for any interested parties As to why she's still there, one of the owners uses this car occasionally and I suspect he's not to worried about quickly she sells??? It's not cheap, as she's a minter so it's not dear either. Having had a car off Hippo I can suggest you won't find a nicer more genuine set of people to buy from There's no way they would have bought this car if there had even been a suggestion of it having had a bump if that's the suggestion - if it is I'd guess you're confusing the car with another?? Or have you more info?? Any buyers - go view, as the car and the people are worth a run out to see - and they have lovely drinks Give me a shout in 2 years if you buy her as I may have saved up enough by then :-) and can take her off your hands I think BUMP just means to 'BUMP' the thread back to the top of the list in order for it to be seen by others that may have missed it

Thanks for that - all makes sense now So OP (I get that one ;-)) if you're genuinely in the market for an RS go check this one out at Hippo, you won't be disappointed with the car or the company - just down to what price works for you presumably?? Good luck with your arm twisting I'll be having a drive out there Monday if you need me to check anything out? If she's not sold of course ;-)

"Bump" was to move this thread back up to see if anyone had any info as this cars been for sale for a while and I'm curious first of all as to why as it's been up a while and I'm shortly in the market for an Rs. Saying he's not bothered if it sells is fine but doesn't explain why it's still there as I'm sure offering close to the asking price would buy it otherwise what's the point in having it advertised. I take it your linked to this garage somehow also as you had started a new thread to advertise their open day recently on here so forgive me if I don't take your opinion on the car too seriously Anyone else viewed or know anything about it? Someone must its had a couple of previous owners.

I know nothing regarding the history of this car, but I'm sure what appears to be a total lack of spec, is one of the reasons it's not moving. I know spec is not what the RS is about, but it is nice to have a few toys, PSM, lift, phone etc. I may be mistaken, but after reading the advert and viewing the picis, I can't see anything!!! g

C2'S'man said: I know nothing regarding the history of this car, but I'm sure what appears to be a total lack of spec, is one of the reasons it's not moving. I know spec is not what the RS is about, but it is nice to have a few toys, PSM, lift, phone etc. I may be mistaken, but after reading the advert and viewing the picis, I can't see anything!!! g Valid point I guess it is lacking a few extras however if the price was right and it's a sound car then might be a decent buy.

Nice looking car but a lack of ceramics would put me off...

Slickhillsy said: Nice looking car but a lack of ceramics would put me off... Lol...ahh yes coz they'd hold up sooooo well when flogged Lack of PCCBs would be a reason to buy it But To each their own .....

Afternoon All, I have no links with Hippo other than they are genuinely one of very few dealers that I would trust and recommend to others. The other being Bramley's (Guildford) where I bought my R8 from. I sold Hippo a 996 GT3 in the past and they just bought my R8 V10 (and very nice she is too ;-)) I bought a Caterham R500 off them a couple of years ago and they were VERY honourable with a couple of minor gremlins I initially encountered. Other dealers would have washed their hands due to the nature of the car. Oh, I sold them their furniture for the new showroom and offices too - if anyone likes what they see. Just bought a TVR T350 4.3 - unfortunately Hippo didn't have any of these in stock, no surprise there. If you're after an RS - the car is a very clean and genuine example, and for me personally an RS only needs AC the rest just adds weight and dilutes the event (go buy a C2S or a GTS if you want the toys and save some money too). Boy I hope it has air con on it!!! Regarding price, they do want to sell, but won't want to give it away, so anyone that's prepared to commit will be able to make a sensible deal I'm sure. If anyone has any more queries - post up here, PM me or contact me at work - link on members page.

Regarding PCCBs - during past visits to Porsche Wilmslow I was amazed how many of the tracked GT3's seemed to end up with alcon steel kits on them once the PCCB brakes had "worn". So save some money - if you're expecting to do a few trackdays go steel brakes, unless it's going to be a road only car I suspect in which case PCCB add kudos and saves unsprung weight, but I never found the steel brakes on the GT3 an issue. Happy hunting everyone

It is a nice new showroom, and the GT3rs does look rather nice sat inside it! I haven't looked at the car closely (I'm not in the market for one) but it certainly looks well from a (very)short distance.

TVR4500cc said: Regarding PCCBs - during past visits to Porsche Wilmslow I was amazed how many of the tracked GT3's seemed to end up with alcon steel kits on them once the PCCB brakes had "worn". So save some money - if you're expecting to do a few trackdays go steel brakes, unless it's going to be a road only car I suspect in which case PCCB add kudos and saves unsprung weight, but I never found the steel brakes on the GT3 an issue. Happy hunting everyone Had PCCB on my gen1 997 turbo. Brand new set of pads lasted 2 days at SPA. You do the math. Needless to say that I went with steels on my gen2 GT3!

Whoops - didn't think lack of such things would make a car so unappealing. Hippo lot seem very straight forward, phoned up this morning and hope to pick up the RS tomorrow afternoon. Haven't seen it in the flesh yet so hope it lives up to reports after the drive down there in the morning!! Regards the ceramics I've had them on my Scud and now on the 458. Not a fan of them at all either for road or track. The Scud would cook the brakes on track quite easily and the pads were soft as cheese. Far bigger fan of the steel alcons on my m3 racer. Think the tyres will give up well before a good pad/fluid combo. Hope the drive back from Blackburn is a hoot :-)

m30dus said: Whoops - didn't think lack of such things would make a car so unappealing. Hippo lot seem very straight forward, phoned up this morning and hope to pick up the RS tomorrow afternoon. Haven't seen it in the flesh yet so hope it lives up to reports after the drive down there in the morning!! Regards the ceramics I've had them on my Scud and now on the 458. Not a fan of them at all either for road or track. The Scud would cook the brakes on track quite easily and the pads were soft as cheese. Far bigger fan of the steel alcons on my m3 racer. Think the tyres will give up well before a good pad/fluid combo. Hope the drive back from Blackburn is a hoot :-) So did u buy the white RS hippo have? Also was the car not standard with ceramics ? Lots remove the ceramics and replace with steels but keep the ceramics to sell with the car

Yes - it's the white 997.2 GT3 RS from Hippo. Steel brakes from the outset with this car as far as a I know. If it had come with PCCBs I would have been changing them more than likely as I've never got on overly well with them in the Scud or 458. Hope the drive is what I'm hoping for :-)

m30dus said: Yes - it's the white 997.2 GT3 RS from Hippo. Steel brakes from the outset with this car as far as a I know. If it had come with PCCBs I would have been changing them more than likely as I've never got on overly well with them in the Scud or 458. Hope the drive is what I'm hoping for :-) Congrats looks a belta without doubt you'll love it. AS for ceramics ive no real opinion just looking forward to pics :0

I'm sure you'll be over the moon with the RS. Get her down to Chris at Centre Gravity he works wonders on porkers - whether for road or track work. Let us know if you prefer the RS to the 458 to the M3.

Off topic but which did you prefer as a drivers car not a daily driver type - scud or 458? Whilst at Hippo, take a look at my old R8 V10 and pass on a truly idependent opinion on condition as I think she's a belter and well priced too. Just watched your oulton vid in the M3 - looked like the Audi felt to drive!! Needs another couple of gears. Good clean laps, looked like you had fun annoying the caterhams!!!!

Cheers - will do! Scud was an awesome machine, truly awesome and should never have traded it in for the 458, that said however the mrs hated the scud but loves the 458 and you could use the 458 every day quite easily. Think the RS will fill an important gap between the 458 and the daily x5.... Also I can never get time away from work to make spa/ ring outings as trailering the m3 and all that goes with it is a bit of an effort. Looking forward to hopping on the tube/boat with the mrs and driving down on a Friday night in the RS,... Heaven Caterhams at Oulton were fun but as you will see I got a bit brave revving her out in the middle of them and got black flagged for noise - boo!! It's a belter round the track tho'

TVR4500cc said: I'm sure you'll be over the moon with the RS. Get her down to Chris at Centre Gravity he works wonders on porkers - whether for road or track work. Let us know if you prefer the RS to the 458 to the M3. Definitely do this...I took my 7.2RS there shortly after I got it fresh/standard from an OPC as it drove like a dog. It was, and Chris found it set-up in a way it should never have been set-up. He and his work are exceptional...worth the journey and the learning experience that goes with watching a perfectionist in action. PF

Will look forward to your drive home report. Rear engine setup takes a bit to get used to as balance feels so light on the front, but once you find confidence you'll love the drive and traction out of the corners (sorry if you've done porkers before) oh and the noise will be awesome too. That was my biggest surprise with the GT3, yours will be sooooo much better too scud sounds like an interesting future proposition - great track car, bit too much on the road for most by the sounds of it but an event to drive The misses will love the regular shopping trips to Belgium in the RS ;-)

Congrats on the purchase. I'm sure you will love it.

TVR4500cc said: scud sounds like an interesting future proposition - great track car, bit too much on the road for most by the sounds of it but an event to drive It's a great road car. Much more engaging, if not quite as capable as a 458. Don't let anyone tell you it's not a road car! And congrats on the purchase M30dus, you'll love it.

m30dus said: Whoops - didn't think lack of such things would make a car so unappealing. Hippo lot seem very straight forward, phoned up this morning and hope to pick up the RS tomorrow afternoon. Haven't seen it in the flesh yet so hope it lives up to reports after the drive down there in the morning!! Regards the ceramics I've had them on my Scud and now on the 458. Not a fan of them at all either for road or track. The Scud would cook the brakes on track quite easily and the pads were soft as cheese. Far bigger fan of the steel alcons on my m3 racer. Think the tyres will give up well before a good pad/fluid combo. Hope the drive back from Blackburn is a hoot :-) Did you pick the RS up? Is still showing for sale at Hippo.... g

Wow, yes, and what a car she is. Only disappointment is that I didn't get an RS before now....! All went to plan with collection on Friday afternoon, and took a trusted mechanic who looks after my race car to take a look over. Spent a good hour looking over things thoroughly and was pleased to find all the paint original, and all checked out good on test drive too. Car has also had rev range checked and operating hours read from the ECU and no nasty over-revs recorded, and operating hours check in with mileage. The drive home wasn't a huge amount of fun, existing tyres are cups, not known for their wet weather ability!! Will most likely be changing them for the Pilot Super Sports which I rate highly for all-round ability. The RS itself, well what a machine, can't really compare it to the 458 as they are completely different machines... I'd even go as far as to say that the RS and the Scud are in completely different camps to be honest.. Clearly bonding with a car takes more than a short blast up the M6, but initial impressions are that I'll chose this 9 days out of 10 over the 458 - the whole experience is just electric, a perfect balance between a full on race car and a road car! All in I'm extremely happy and can't wait for the weather to clear up a little :-)

m30dus said: Wow, yes, and what a car she is. Only disappointment is that I didn't get an RS before now....! All went to plan with collection on Friday afternoon, and took a trusted mechanic who looks after my race car to take a look over. Spent a good hour looking over things thoroughly and was pleased to find all the paint original, and all checked out good on test drive too. Car has also had rev range checked and operating hours read from the ECU and no nasty over-revs recorded, and operating hours check in with mileage. The drive home wasn't a huge amount of fun, existing tyres are cups, not known for their wet weather ability!! Will most likely be changing them for the Pilot Super Sports which I rate highly for all-round ability. The RS itself, well what a machine, can't really compare it to the 458 as they are completely different machines... I'd even go as far as to say that the RS and the Scud are in completely different camps to be honest.. Clearly bonding with a car takes more than a short blast up the M6, but initial impressions are that I'll chose this 9 days out of 10 over the 458 - the whole experience is just electric, a perfect balance between a full on race car and a road car! All in I'm extremely happy and can't wait for the weather to clear up a little :-) Lovely any pictures ? Could you see someone using one as a daily driver ??? Nice you found a straight honest car

Great news, you will bond with the car I'm sure, it's a fantastic bit of kit! I was fortunate enough to play with a 458 around Millbrook last year, with a view to getting one. Fabulous car, mega performance, poise presence, a true supercar in every sense. But, I couldn't bear to let the RS go ( which I would have had to, to do the swap ), it's simply that special Enjoy.... g

Congratulations! I got mine in July and just love it - such a visceral experience. Looking forward to some photos!

Pleased to hear you weren't disappointed. Do drop back in a couple of months with an update on how you are getting on with her.

Guess now that I'm really beginning to love my time in the GT3 I should update the thread as originally promised... On first picking up the car I was overwhelmed with the rawness which left me feeling an idiot for not having such a piece of machinery in the stable sooner. First love soon turned to mixed emotions and I thought I would never bond with the car quite how I had hoped and expected after the first drive. Anyway, some 6 months or so on and it's fair to see she will be a keeper for the foreseeable! So far we have been to Knockhill, Anglesey, Oulton and Cadwell Park along with numerous road trips, knocking up some 3,000 miles or so in the process (lets no even start that debarkle...) Here are some pics of the first 6 months: Safe to say the best car I have owned to date - and even the Mrs doesn't want to let it go (bonus!)

Great car, great pics!