GT3 after a deep clean
27 October 2009, 11:35 PM
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GT3 after a deep clean
I had my GT3 at Autofarm for some work to be done. Replaced a cracked front bumper and had it valeted. They took some lovely pictures...
One day she will be mine ...
28 October 2009, 09:48 AM
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This is the adventurous colour - this is not silver this is M&S Polar Silver - only 4 GT3s in this colour in the UK.
I dare you to spot the difference
I dare you to spot the difference
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28 October 2009, 10:22 AM
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Lovely - but they cleaned it so hard the number plates fell off.
Hope they didn't miss "behind the ears?"
At least it's not black - mine's an almost daily job. Thank god for the new pressure washer - your wheels look a but fiddly to clean too.
Lovely motor.
Hope they didn't miss "behind the ears?"
At least it's not black - mine's an almost daily job. Thank god for the new pressure washer - your wheels look a but fiddly to clean too.
Lovely motor.
28 October 2009, 12:50 PM
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Hodgy - agreed but maybe a bit bigger?!
Evo tested all the Minis from original to latest Works Cooper S. They seem to like the original of both incarnations.
I love Minilites - true classics.
Evo tested all the Minis from original to latest Works Cooper S. They seem to like the original of both incarnations.
I love Minilites - true classics.
28 October 2009, 05:10 PM
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30 October 2009, 12:12 AM
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Believe it or not - if you get the wheels recoloured it will invalidate the OPC warranty! Even fitting black GT3 RS wheels are regarded as non-OEM!!
30 October 2009, 08:30 AM
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Has any of this been tested David? Some OPCs state that fitting your own new battery also invalidates your entitlement, but I wonder if anyone has actually been refused a new warranty because of it?
30 October 2009, 09:51 AM
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Problem is, it'll cost you 2-3 times as much and they only use the same company as you would if you had them done yourself.
There's a couple of threads running over on PH re warranty issues.
Seems like Porsche have a few get out clauses.
30 October 2009, 08:59 PM
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Unless you get them done by your OPC.
Problem is, it'll cost you 2-3 times as much and they only use the same company as you would if you had them done yourself.
There's a couple of threads running over on PH re warranty issues.
Seems like Porsche have a few get out clauses.
Problem is, it'll cost you 2-3 times as much and they only use the same company as you would if you had them done yourself.
There's a couple of threads running over on PH re warranty issues.
Seems like Porsche have a few get out clauses.
1. Pull customers trousers down.
2. Bend customer over.
3. Apply lube or not depending on how many cayennes sold this month.
4. **** customer on presentation of invoice.
5. Wait until they've left, and laugh hysterically.
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One of these days I'll own something like that....
30 October 2009, 10:01 PM
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i'm still waiting for Porsche to confirm the Build date and then delivery on my GT3 Version 2....
I'll need to call Porsche Leeds - updates have been non-existent in the last 2 months.... at this rate we'll be in summer by the time I get....
I'll need to call Porsche Leeds - updates have been non-existent in the last 2 months.... at this rate we'll be in summer by the time I get....
30 October 2009, 11:01 PM
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When I tried to buy the 996/2 GT3 from Leeds they never even called me back!
As for warranty - it depends. They carry out an inspection to renew a warranty. If it passes that inspection then you are covered. If you subsequently have some work done - for example change the stereo to the speakers you 'could' invalidate your warranty. Some OPCs are strict, some aren't.
So the only answer is, it depends!
This is well covered on Porsche Owners site.
As for warranty - it depends. They carry out an inspection to renew a warranty. If it passes that inspection then you are covered. If you subsequently have some work done - for example change the stereo to the speakers you 'could' invalidate your warranty. Some OPCs are strict, some aren't.
So the only answer is, it depends!
This is well covered on Porsche Owners site.
30 October 2009, 11:04 PM
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Running costs are not too serious. Service intervals are 12k miles or two years, plus a brake service every two years. Maybe £3,000 a year including warranty costs, tyres and brakes.
