Newest Toy: GT3 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Comet · 02-26-2013, 05:14 PM

Story for those who care (warning long, but pretty nice), pictures afterwards :P
So I wasn't even in the market for a GT3. I had my beautiful black/black/black 997.2 4S that I never even considered to ever sell/change.

My friend was in the market for a Boxster, and it took us to the dealership. I spotted the 991 4S and decided to give it a test drive and try out PDK for the first time. I was less than impressed but decided to ask questions anyways. The owner of the dealership overheard me and recognized my 4S (he knows every client, even those he hasn't met) and decided to interject and began telling me not to bother with the 991 as I will never derive pleasure out of it. He told me to check out a 3.8 GT3 he had in his used showroom with only 7k km on the odo. I told him I would with no real interest in doing so.
Fast forward 4 days, my clutch started to show some wear and I took an appointment at the service department. While waiting for the shuttle to take me, I decided to take a peak at the GT3. My friend/sales guy quickly told me to take it for a spin. I was convinced that the GT3 was out of my price range but they promised me a great deal on the trade in. I said what the hell and drove it. Right away I knew this is what a Porsche was meant to be, not what my 4S is.
After the test drive, I sat down in his office and he made me a real offer I couldn't refuse. I told him I'd think about it. He threw me the keys of the GT3 and told me "take it for a few days, and think about it". They plated the car and I drove off. I was back within the hour to give them a positive response. I'm going to pay them tomorrow and my GT3 is sitting in my garage.
The owner called me after I left and told me that I won't regret this purchase and whenever I have time to swing by so I can drive his personal car (a 4.0 GT3). He then told me that he declined 3 bids on the car because he wanted me to have it. Turns out one of those bids was an acquaintance of mine. I called him to confirm and indeed I was given a much much better deal and his offer was turned down.

tl;dr
- Went in for clutch change left with a GT3
- Dealership turned down 3 bids on the car because dealership owner wanted me to see the car
- I got 2 years warranty/free service at no extra charge
- Psychotic deal, better than the bids offered
- I love my GT3 and my dealership

Without further blocks of text, here are the few pictures I have been able to gather:

KingOfJericho · 02-26-2013, 05:22 PM

Dude, are you Najib Mikati?

Lagger1 · 02-26-2013, 05:22 PM

Body matched interior & red seat belts. Siiick

lebreeze · 02-26-2013, 05:26 PM

awesome. I wish I got that kind of service. I would be all over that GT3.

Spool · 02-26-2013, 05:32 PM

Damn, baller status...love white GT3's

Comet · 02-26-2013, 05:41 PM

Thanks all for the nice words

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Dude, are you Najib Mikati?

Lol no, at least I don't think so

Team Plutonium · 02-26-2013, 05:42 PM

Awesome!!!! Congrats!

Joekerr · 02-26-2013, 05:53 PM

Awesome!

And I took the time to read everything too instead of looking at only the pics - your dealership sounds amazing! Where - Montreal or Beirut?

Maybe in 10 years I'll be looking at p-cars....maybe.

Edit: Nevermind, must be Beirut from the pics...funny how I focused on only the car.

Comet · 02-26-2013, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Awesome!

And I took the time to read everything too instead of looking at only the pics - your dealership sounds amazing! Where - Montreal or Beirut?

Maybe in 10 years I'll be looking at p-cars....maybe.

Beirut
Although I have noticed that most P-car dealerships have this friendliness to them. I get dirty looks at Merc/BMW/Audi as if I'm some bum who can't afford the base model of any car.
but any Porsche dealership is always eager to get me behind the wheel.
I've gotten calls from Porsche Germany regarding a cylinder problem in my 4S. My service guy got a promotion because of my positive review in those emailed surveys. He called me to thank me. My friend complained about the lack of a proper waiting room at the service department and 5 months later, a decent lounge was erected.
A guy I know picked up a Cayenne that had a faulty tranny, after 6 attempts at fixing it (over a span of 7months), the dealership's owner refunded the full price of the car and apologized.

They do cars and customer service very very right.

Notion-Za · 02-26-2013, 06:17 PM

Awesome upgrade to an awesome car!

We went from a 997.1 C4s to a 997.2 GT3. I loved the GT3 so much. The only love/hate thing with that car is the clutch

Awesome when hooning but if you get stuck in traffic its a nightmare. We ended up trading the GT3 for an F430 spyder. Still regret that decision. Funnily enough I was at porsche this weekend and the dealer tried so hard to get me into a 991 4s but I had no interest in it what so ever.

Enjoy it and be safe!

Edit: just saw you have electric comfort seats in it, Never seen that before

FwdFtl · 02-26-2013, 06:22 PM

pure sex. salute.

GOLFFRR · 02-26-2013, 06:34 PM

One of my all time favorite cars. Congrats im very jelly

Nate4641 · 02-26-2013, 06:51 PM

I hate you in a very jealous kind of way. Great looking car, love the color combo!

kevinbahnz · 02-26-2013, 07:40 PM

Damm, that is effin swet. If i was at that dealer i would've probably sold my soul for that deal.

MP0WER · 02-26-2013, 08:51 PM

Nice pick up!

Do you attribute the biggest difference in feel is going from 4 to 2 wheel drive? I've never liked the feel of the GTS4 and was told that the 2wd version is much nicer as a drivers vehicle.

DSB335d · 02-26-2013, 08:57 PM

Congrats! That's a beautiful machine.

catherinelam · 02-26-2013, 10:56 PM

such a beauty!!

Wolf · 02-27-2013, 01:10 AM

Congratz.. probably will spot you soon enough

I got dirty looks from the San George BMW dealership as well shitty service

Comet · 02-27-2013, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf

Congratz.. probably will spot you soon enough

I got dirty looks from the San George BMW dealership as well shitty service

Haha, plate 3379.
during the week I drive my Mini JCW to work and back. Picked it up from Bassoul in Dora.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP0WER

Nice pick up!

Do you attribute the biggest difference in feel is going from 4 to 2 wheel drive? I've never liked the feel of the GTS4 and was told that the 2wd version is much nicer as a drivers vehicle.

It is a lot more challenging and less forgiving. I've been toying around with it on corners I know, and I have to say that I have to be more careful with how much power I apply. I'm used to 4 wheel kickin in yo' to save my ass. No such thing in this one. But it is a challenge getting used to the 2WD aspect, and the large gains in power. The transmission is quite unique.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notion-Za

Awesome upgrade to an awesome car!

We went from a 997.1 C4s to a 997.2 GT3. I loved the GT3 so much. The only love/hate thing with that car is the clutch

Awesome when hooning but if you get stuck in traffic its a nightmare. We ended up trading the GT3 for an F430 spyder. Still regret that decision. Funnily enough I was at porsche this weekend and the dealer tried so hard to get me into a 991 4s but I had no interest in it what so ever.

Enjoy it and be safe!

Edit: just saw you have electric comfort seats in it, Never seen that before

I love the clutch, but I know what you mean

yeah, the sports adapative seats are in it. Which I'm glad, I didn't like the bucket seats in the RS I sat in.

You can always pick up another GT3

grimlock · 02-27-2013, 08:40 AM

A 4S is a proper porsche? j/k dun get mad OP

ROB_S2K · 02-27-2013, 11:01 AM

WOW is all I can say. This is my dream car man. Congratulations and enjoy it in good health. Also that dealership sounds awesome.

panicos81 · 02-27-2013, 11:24 AM

i think you need to bring it to cyprus in the summer.. and give me a call

02-26-2013, 05:14 PM	#1
Comet Troll Harder Drives: 997 GT3, 997 4 GTS, X6M Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal, Beirut Posts: 596 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Porsche GT3 [4.00] 2012 Porsche 4 GTS [2.67]	Newest Toy: GT3 Story for those who care (warning long, but pretty nice), pictures afterwards :P So I wasn't even in the market for a GT3. I had my beautiful black/black/black 997.2 4S that I never even considered to ever sell/change. My friend was in the market for a Boxster, and it took us to the dealership. I spotted the 991 4S and decided to give it a test drive and try out PDK for the first time. I was less than impressed but decided to ask questions anyways. The owner of the dealership overheard me and recognized my 4S (he knows every client, even those he hasn't met) and decided to interject and began telling me not to bother with the 991 as I will never derive pleasure out of it. He told me to check out a 3.8 GT3 he had in his used showroom with only 7k km on the odo. I told him I would with no real interest in doing so. Fast forward 4 days, my clutch started to show some wear and I took an appointment at the service department. While waiting for the shuttle to take me, I decided to take a peak at the GT3. My friend/sales guy quickly told me to take it for a spin. I was convinced that the GT3 was out of my price range but they promised me a great deal on the trade in. I said what the hell and drove it. Right away I knew this is what a Porsche was meant to be, not what my 4S is. After the test drive, I sat down in his office and he made me a real offer I couldn't refuse. I told him I'd think about it. He threw me the keys of the GT3 and told me "take it for a few days, and think about it". They plated the car and I drove off. I was back within the hour to give them a positive response. I'm going to pay them tomorrow and my GT3 is sitting in my garage. The owner called me after I left and told me that I won't regret this purchase and whenever I have time to swing by so I can drive his personal car (a 4.0 GT3). He then told me that he declined 3 bids on the car because he wanted me to have it. Turns out one of those bids was an acquaintance of mine. I called him to confirm and indeed I was given a much much better deal and his offer was turned down. tl;dr - Went in for clutch change left with a GT3 - Dealership turned down 3 bids on the car because dealership owner wanted me to see the car - I got 2 years warranty/free service at no extra charge - Psychotic deal, better than the bids offered - I love my GT3 and my dealership Without further blocks of text, here are the few pictures I have been able to gather: __________________
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02-26-2013, 05:22 PM	#2
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,223 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	Dude, are you Najib Mikati? __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2010 S4 Current \| 2010 BMW 135i GONE \| 2008 VW GTI SOLD \| 2006 Lotus Exige SOLD

02-26-2013, 05:22 PM	#3
Lagger1 Private First Class Drives: valvetronic engaged Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 139 iTrader: (0)	Body matched interior & red seat belts. Siiick __________________ 2006 330i \| AW \| 6MT \| ZSP \| LOGIC \| ADAPTIVE \| PBX

02-26-2013, 05:26 PM	#4
lebreeze Lieutenant Drives: MY11.75 m3 zcp, c63 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: windsor Posts: 580 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 e92 m3 [0.00]	awesome. I wish I got that kind of service. I would be all over that GT3. __________________ Last edited by lebreeze; 02-26-2013 at 05:38 PM.

02-26-2013, 05:32 PM	#5
Spool ****** Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro Posts: 6,165 iTrader: (24)	Damn, baller status...love white GT3's __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club

02-26-2013, 05:42 PM	#7
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,498 iTrader: (1)	Awesome!!!! Congrats! __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

02-26-2013, 05:53 PM	#8
Joekerr Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 291 iTrader: (0)	Awesome! And I took the time to read everything too instead of looking at only the pics - your dealership sounds amazing! Where - Montreal or Beirut? Maybe in 10 years I'll be looking at p-cars....maybe. Edit: Nevermind, must be Beirut from the pics...funny how I focused on only the car.

02-26-2013, 06:17 PM	#10
Notion-Za Second Lieutenant Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 261 iTrader: (0)	Awesome upgrade to an awesome car! We went from a 997.1 C4s to a 997.2 GT3. I loved the GT3 so much. The only love/hate thing with that car is the clutch Awesome when hooning but if you get stuck in traffic its a nightmare. We ended up trading the GT3 for an F430 spyder. Still regret that decision. Funnily enough I was at porsche this weekend and the dealer tried so hard to get me into a 991 4s but I had no interest in it what so ever. Enjoy it and be safe! Edit: just saw you have electric comfort seats in it, Never seen that before __________________ 2012 1M - Aw, Nav, H/K pdc etc 2011 X1 Xdrive 2.0D - sparkling bronze/black - Hifi sound system, sports steering wheel, climate control, automatic, cruise control

02-26-2013, 06:22 PM	#11
FwdFtl Cocaine Biceps Drives: E60 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cali Posts: 173 iTrader: (0)	pure sex. salute.

02-26-2013, 06:34 PM	#12
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02-26-2013, 06:51 PM	#13
Nate4641 Bimmer newbie Drives: '07 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 321 iTrader: (0)	I hate you in a very jealous kind of way. Great looking car, love the color combo! __________________

02-26-2013, 07:40 PM	#14
kevinbahnz Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335xi sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ma-NC Posts: 439 iTrader: (1)	Damm, that is effin swet. If i was at that dealer i would've probably sold my soul for that deal. __________________

02-26-2013, 08:51 PM	#15
MP0WER Gotta Love It!! Drives: Exceptionally well :) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 951 iTrader: (0)	Nice pick up! Do you attribute the biggest difference in feel is going from 4 to 2 wheel drive? I've never liked the feel of the GTS4 and was told that the 2wd version is much nicer as a drivers vehicle. __________________ -Joe *"No Representation Without Taxation"*

02-26-2013, 08:57 PM	#16
DSB335d Lieutenant Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach Posts: 437 iTrader: (0)	Congrats! That's a beautiful machine.

02-26-2013, 10:56 PM	#17
catherinelam Captain Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 698 iTrader: (0)	such a beauty!!

02-27-2013, 08:40 AM	#20
grimlock Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,524 iTrader: (0)	A 4S is a proper porsche? j/k dun get mad OP

02-27-2013, 11:01 AM	#21
ROB_S2K Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,519 iTrader: (2)	WOW is all I can say. This is my dream car man. Congratulations and enjoy it in good health. Also that dealership sounds awesome. __________________ 2012 \| Laguna Seca Blue \| Rust Brown \| Individual \| 6MT

02-27-2013, 11:24 AM	#22
panicos81 Colonel Drives: a white bmw Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cyprus Posts: 2,207 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW E92 [4.27] 2007 e90 [0.00]	i think you need to bring it to cyprus in the summer.. and give me a call __________________ E90post E9x photo game= 66 [69-3] COTM 06/11 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531094 My webpage. Feel free to visit My 500px

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