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I've been looking for some time to buy one of these, anyone got any ideas? Don't want LHD! Otherwise not bothered.

Dude you are on a roll - go for it! Have you called John / Mark at SCoM? Cheers Slodge

I'm trying to put the full amount in the owners pocket! Paying a middle man will result them in negotiating on my behalf and on paying even more....it might be the only way but for now I'm trying to see if I can dig one out 'manually'

Voila!! http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p...

Too good to be true

M4TT C said: Voila!! http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/p... Gawd thats stunning and i hate stickers. I thought opc could not sell over RRP?? Nevertheless PP you're possibly in for another goal!

Its a fault with PH - car sold 12m ago

pistolp said: Its a fault with PH - car sold 12m ago Bad luck. Shows OPC sold it too cheap.

IMI A said: Gawd thats stunning and i hate stickers. I thought opc could not sell over RRP?? they cannot sell new cars over list, but they can sell 2nd hand cars for what ever they like.

pistolp said: car sold 12m ago 12 minutes or 12 months? Got to be worth a call surely

12 months ago - I called them as soon as I saw the advert which another PHer kindly bought to my attention!

Maybe it's the same car come up again..call'em!

I reckon the GT2 RS would be a good car, again - if you can find one!

pistolp said: Its a fault with PH - car sold 12m ago Sold. Today .

180k it would have to be a 0.4 RS

pistolp said: 180k it would have to be a 0.4 RS Jamie, none of my business of course, have you sold all the Ferraris? A bloke I know is a pal of yours - remember a fb pic from him with the 50 & 40, gorgeous cars. Hope you are enjoying the 911's MG in now America btw. Edited by Grant76 on Saturday 4th January 22:13 Edited by Grant76 on Saturday 4th January 22:17

Hi Grant - yes no worries. I spoke to Mads today, he's well and his Mrs just had a baby. As for the Ferraris, yes, all out of those. I just love how good the GT3s are to drive and how useable they are. The 4.0 being the best of them all. Shame most of them aren't being put to good use!

Formidable collection you have acquired there pistol. Good luck in the hunt for the 4lt.

OPC Cardiff have one for sale in Black

Scroll up and read the thread ^. Sold a year ago.

pistolp said: Hi Grant - yes no worries. I spoke to Mads today, he's well and his Mrs just had a baby. As for the Ferraris, yes, all out of those. I just love how good the GT3s are to drive and how useable they are. The 4.0 being the best of them all. Shame most of them aren't being put to good use! Have you had any thoughts about a Carrera GT to top your collection?

footsoldier said: pistolp said: Hi Grant - yes no worries. I spoke to Mads today, he's well and his Mrs just had a baby. As for the Ferraris, yes, all out of those. I just love how good the GT3s are to drive and how useable they are. The 4.0 being the best of them all. Shame most of them aren't being put to good use! Have you had any thoughts about a Carrera GT to top your collection? Whilst it's a Porsche, it's nothing like a GT3 to drive, and certainly not that useable!

Carrera GT - 'it's nothing like a GT3 to drive' Is that in a good or bad way, or just different ??

give Apollo a pm?, he's bought several

I love CGTs but as Alpinestars says, not very useable and also not much fun on UK roads if you ask me. Also don't like LHD in the UK

Sandy59 said: Carrera GT - 'it's nothing like a GT3 to drive' Is that in a good or bad way, or just different ?? Good and bad. Good is the presence, specialness, the noise and pace. Bad is that it's much more difficult to drive on the roads (the clutch is a royal PITA, LHD and pretty wide), so ultimately not as rewarding 95% of the time.

Alpinestars said: Good and bad. Good is the presence, specialness, the noise and pace. Bad is that it's much more difficult to drive on the roads (the clutch is a royal PITA, LHD and pretty wide), so ultimately not as rewarding 95% of the time. That 5% where you get the most out of the car is well worth it though mate!

Murcielago_Boy said: That 5% where you get the most out of the car is well worth it though mate! Unfortunately that's the bit I'd end up in the nearest lamp post!

pistolp said: Hi Grant - yes no worries. I spoke to Mads today, he's well and his Mrs just had a baby. As for the Ferraris, yes, all out of those. I just love how good the GT3s are to drive and how useable they are. The 4.0 being the best of them all. Shame most of them aren't being put to good use! Cool, cheers Jamie. Saw the little one on FB, looks a wee cracker. Best of luck with the search..

A number of cars available at budget of 225k but just not quite the right spec! Patience is key....

Try bramleys, think they have a white one in.

Looks like that was visitor and it was LHD

Deposit paid on a black with black 4.0 - get in. Expensive but it is the best 911 ever and arguably the best Porsche ever, certainly road going. I cannot wait to spank it.

Awesome work. LHD / RHD? History?

Congratulations; result - is that the full set now or is anything missing from the collection?

5k miles and UK RHD - will let you know more and pics once it is all settled. Excited to say the least, ever since that fateful day last year when I drove one PEC Silverstone I had to have one. Maybe I shouldn't have gone!

you only live once... Look forward to hearing more + pics. When is the big day?

by all accounts end of next week - my only comfort is that I am probably not going to buy many more cars in the future. I don't really like paddles and it seems the really great engines will be a thing of yesteryear before too long. Not so much man maths as man philosophy.......or just crap!

Fair point. Seems a foregone conclusion the next gen 911 (post 991) will have some form of hybrid tech. An engineering marvel maybe, yet pushes further away from it's roots...

pistolp said: by all accounts end of next week - my only comfort is that I am probably not going to buy many more cars in the future. I don't really like paddles and it seems the really great engines will be a thing of yesteryear before too long. Not so much man maths as man philosophy.......or just crap! Are you bored of the 991 GT3 already?

Nice one pistolp. Look forward to the pictures.

pistolp said: Looks like that was visitor and it was LHD It was me. Congratulations with your purchase. Best ever Porsche. I took mine out despite the awful weather just to have a mini hoon before it goes into its annual service on Monday.

Congrats Jamie. You did well to find one. Look forward to seeing the pics.

Awesome collection, very jealous !!

pistolp said: Deposit paid on a black with black 4.0 - get in. Expensive but it is the best 911 ever and arguably the best Porsche ever, certainly road going. I cannot wait to spank it. Sweet car. If you need a hand with it give me a shout.

I think its the most accomplished road car I've ever driven. Nearly faultless. No not bored of the 991 GT3 but its a distant second to the 4.0 in my opinion.

Congrats! If you're ever around Herts would love a ride in the 4.0. Some great roads around here!

pistolp said: Deposit paid on a black with black 4.0 - get in. Expensive but it is the best 911 ever and arguably the best Porsche ever, certainly road going. I cannot wait to spank it. I got a call from my OPC a few days ago asking if I wanted to move mine on as they had a 'good customer' searching for one. Mine's a keeper but great to hear you found one so quickly. Here's mine (sorry about the crap iPhone pic) and black is definitely the best colour.

Beautiful car. Very glad to have joined the club. Even if I believe this is probably the top of the market! I just had to have one....

Nah you'll double your money in a few years and more importantly you'll have lots of fun whilst making a few quid. Very special car.

Maybe but if I'm right the plan is to drive this until the wheels fall off then buy a del miles car off someone that polishes theirs for fun! After the market has collapsed, which it will at some point...

pistolp said: Maybe but if I'm right the plan is to drive this until the wheels fall off then buy a del miles car off someone that polishes theirs for fun! After the market has collapsed, which it will at some point... Good man!

hornbaek said: White is faster: LOVE your car but its screaming out for some white wheels

The black wheels make the white cars. It was that look that first cast its spell on me at the experience centre back last year

To be honest, I'm undecided on the wheel colour. I would probably go with Carrera GT Silver (matching the end plates of the spoiler and the sill decals) if I ever have them resprayed. Edited by hornbaek on Friday 10th January 18:02

pistolp said: Maybe but if I'm right the plan is to drive this until the wheels fall off then buy a del miles car off someone that polishes theirs for fun! After the market has collapsed, which it will at some point... fingers crossed you're right and I'll buy your leggy RS of you! don't see overseas buyers cooling off anytime soon though

Quite a few of my mates are car dealers, including one or two in the very high end classic stuff. More pure speculators coming in and leveraging too. Also remember no one wanted cars 10y ago for investment purposes. That will happen again, interest rate rises are the most obvious trigger. But it won't be anytime soon. Obviously a lot of people feel differently and that's great, but nothing goes up forever.

If anyone knows of another for sale can you let me know please. Jamie, are you aware of any others for sale? Ta

Are you looking as well? John at Malton was on to a couple of cars I believe. Good luck.

Thanks I'll give him a call tomorrow.

congrats, how much did you pay?

300k

pistolp said: 300k I presume it's green

pistolp said: 300k slightly bubbly, or just raising people's expectations.

Just talking up prices.......haha

pistolp said: Just talking up prices.......haha Hey mate how's the 996 RS?

Haven't driven it for a while, we need to sort a track day. How's yours?

pistolp said: Haven't driven it for a while, we need to sort a track day. How's yours? Since doing that MAg shoot with Total 911 its hardly been touched either. Cup tyres not good this time of year obviously. Was thinking that a track day or two this year mid summer would be a great idea. My lotus i usually use but i think if i could do a couple of Porsche only track days then that would work. Maybe a PCGB day or GT Porsche mag day at Brands. Have only covered 1500 miles in the car since last june

Cool - I'd be keen if we can round up a few punters. I am the same, my other problem is the car just isn't that well suited to my local roads. Compared to the PASM cars. So I think its more one for high days and holidays, although I might sell it. I reckon I can get a madman to pay big bucks for it.

pistolp said: Cool - I'd be keen if we can round up a few punters. I am the same, my other problem is the car just isn't that well suited to my local roads. Compared to the PASM cars. So I think its more one for high days and holidays, although I might sell it. I reckon I can get a madman to pay big bucks for it. Really? Im hearing lots of stories of previously smashed cars available so im quite happy to hold mine for the time being. Let me know what you decide. A Porsche track day would be great fun and i guess other owners on here would join. cheers

pistolp said: 300k so ~200?

hornbaek said: To be honest, I'm undecided on the wheel colour. I would probably go with Carrera GT Silver (matching the end plates of the spoiler and the sill decals) if I ever have them resprayed. Edited by hornbaek on Friday 10th January 18:02 Black wheels look far better, lovely car.

pistolp said: Cool - I'd be keen if we can round up a few punters. I'd've up for that (not that I own a 4.0 or a 6RS, sadly). Where's it advertised?

arcamalpha said: pistolp said: Cool - I'd be keen if we can round up a few punters. I'd've up for that (not that I own a 4.0 or a 6RS, sadly). Where's it advertised? So would I if my lowly GT3 cuts the mustard! Have just booked Silverstone in Feb (fingers crossed!) and Spa in April with Goldtrack, but those are not Porsche only. The Oulton RS day in March is fully booked sadly and PCGB haven't released track calendar for 2014 as far as I am aware. I have heard those tend to be quieter from whet I have heard, so may be worth a look. Cheers Slodge

slodge said: So would I if my lowly GT3 cuts the mustard! Have just booked Silverstone in Feb (fingers crossed!) and Spa in April with Goldtrack, but those are not Porsche only. The Oulton RS day in March is fully booked sadly and PCGB haven't released track calendar for 2014 as far as I am aware. I have heard those tend to be quieter from whet I have heard, so may be worth a look. Cheers Slodge Spa ive booked for july but in the lotus. Spa id be interested in maybe with PCF only day anyone been on that? PCGB or GT Porsche dfay at brands is ideal. I think anything earlier than april at spa is always dodgy

slodge said: arcamalpha said: pistolp said: Cool - I'd be keen if we can round up a few punters. I'd've up for that (not that I own a 4.0 or a 6RS, sadly). Where's it advertised? So would I if my lowly GT3 cuts the mustard! Have just booked Silverstone in Feb (fingers crossed!) and Spa in April with Goldtrack, but those are not Porsche only. The Oulton RS day in March is fully booked sadly and PCGB haven't released track calendar for 2014 as far as I am aware. I have heard those tend to be quieter from whet I have heard, so may be worth a look. Cheers Slodge PCGB day at Anglesey is confirmed for Sat May 17th. Other dates aren't out yet but expect most of these to be at Castle Combe and Goodwood. p.s. Loads of Porsches booked on the BaT days at Spa and Zandvoort in July.

boxsey said: slodge said: arcamalpha said: pistolp said: Cool - I'd be keen if we can round up a few punters. I'd've up for that (not that I own a 4.0 or a 6RS, sadly). Where's it advertised? So would I if my lowly GT3 cuts the mustard! Have just booked Silverstone in Feb (fingers crossed!) and Spa in April with Goldtrack, but those are not Porsche only. The Oulton RS day in March is fully booked sadly and PCGB haven't released track calendar for 2014 as far as I am aware. I have heard those tend to be quieter from whet I have heard, so may be worth a look. Cheers Slodge PCGB day at Anglesey is confirmed for Sat May 17th. Other dates aren't out yet but expect most of these to be at Castle Combe and Goodwood. p.s. Loads of Porsches booked on the BaT days at Spa and Zandvoort in July. Hey Steve, Trust all is well? Spa/Zandvoort double-header will be epic but am most likely at the Ring earlier in in the month with DN and have promised SWMBO that will be the only car related excursion in July due to hols. Have fun and apologies for OT posts. Cheers Slodge

hornbaek said: You're probably tired of watching pictures of the GT3 RS 4.0 but i thought i wanted to share this anyway after it had a good scrub yesterday (sorry for leaving the lift on) : Edited by hornbaek on Wednesday 15th January 20:33 Thats triggering my OCD, liquid is not central!

You're probably tired of watching pictures of the GT3 RS 4.0 but i thought i wanted to share this anyway after it had a good scrub yesterday: Edited by hornbaek on Thursday 16th January 07:32

hornbaek said: You're probably tired of watching pictures of the GT3 RS 4.0 but i thought i wanted to share this anyway after it had a good scrub yesterday: Edited by hornbaek on Thursday 16th January 07:32 NEVER get tired of pics of the GT3 in any shape or form! I am extremely jealous of your garage though! ..........Not so much the car as if I had it, I would sell it, clear the mortgage and buy the car I have now and put it in THAT garage

hornbaek said: You're probably tired of watching pictures of the GT3 RS 4.0 Never!

hornbaek said: It was me. Congratulations with your purchase. Best ever Porsche. I took mine out despite the awful weather just to have a mini hoon before it goes into its annual service on Monday. Alex took a picture of your car when it came in to my place. I don't think I will ever get bored of looking at the 4.0 RS! Thanks G

hornbaek said: To be honest, I'm undecided on the wheel colour. I would probably go with Carrera GT Silver (matching the end plates of the spoiler and the sill decals) if I ever have them resprayed. Edited by hornbaek on Friday 10th January 18:02 Yep, silver wheels look best to my eye... http://www.shineondetail.com/previous-work/porsche...

4900km 4.0 RS for sale in NZ at OPC Auckland. www.giltrap.co.nz Auckland has good port & agents available for export if someone can be bothered . could be a good buy if you can get it in without paying duty somehow??