Who Wants My GTR Allocation?
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And LOL do you really know the finances of the posters and if they could have got one but just didnt care to? Its a GT(S, R, C) board afterall.... maybe you need to read up on all his posts, questions, etc and understand why the responses are the way they are here and how much input was given to assist, guide, direct, and at the end of the day maybe some are calling out bullshi..t on the OP. Mine was more tongue in cheek and we have actually exchanged PM's too but still how do think this would have played on Rennlist if the same posts and actions then were reversed? It sure would be fun to see that mess.
Anyway, think what you want. At the end of the day there's another open GTR spot out there if someone is looking. That's all this thread was supposed to be.
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I didn't start this thread to slight anybody here. I made no mention of Porsche, that was someone else. I'm not rubbing anything in anybody's face. I simply thought that since I had difficulty finding a GTR allocation, maybe someone else out there is going through the same thing. And maybe they would appreciate a little help—an open allocation. There is a thread on Rennlist dedicated to people helping others find allocations. They are working together to help each other find cars. I figured I would repay the Mercedes community here by serving up my spot for a GTR without having to jump through the hoops. There's an AMG GTR thread on Rennlist too, btw. And it's pretty civil.
Anyway, think what you want. At the end of the day there's another open GTR spot out there if someone is looking. That's all this thread was supposed to be.
Anyway, think what you want. At the end of the day there's another open GTR spot out there if someone is looking. That's all this thread was supposed to be.
They are civil cause you didnt litter their board with all these questions. Anyways I wish you the best in the Pcar world, I have had 5 Turbos, a GT3, and a few others and they are the best of the best in the sports car world IMHO when it comes to overall character and performance coupled with value and practicality.
As for the GT3- you are getting that car to drive in the SF city areas? If you thought the GTR was going to be a interesting drive out there wait till you get into the high reving normally aspirated engine that you can never maximize in downtown SF.... Unless you are running a 2nd car or just going to use the GT3 for weekend runs??
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As for the GT3- you are getting that car to drive in the SF city areas? If you thought the GTR was going to be a interesting drive out there wait till you get into the high reving normally aspirated engine that you can never maximize in downtown SF.... Unless you are running a 2nd car or just going to use the GT3 for weekend runs??
I wouldn't drive ANY car in downtown SF. But hey... I do see the occasional exotic. Two days ago I saw a Performante. There was a Ferrari Enzo parked on my block a few weeks ago. I see an R8 or three every now and then. Lots of Porsche 911s. I did see an AMG GTS in the FiDi a month or so ago. Lots of other AMGs. A few Huracans and a Gallardo. A bunch of Jag F-Types. And so on. I saw a McLaren 570s and a 720s too. They're out there.My biggest concern is scraping, since the GT3 is lower than the GTR, even with the front axel lift.
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Dude, it's a car forum. Its' where you talk about cars and ask questions and help each other out. Or, well... not, apparently.
Yes, just for weekends and getting out of the city. I'm stupid. But not stupid enough to drive a GTR or a GT3 around downtown SF. I wouldn't drive ANY car in downtown SF. But hey... I do see the occasional exotic. Two days ago I saw a Performante. There was a Ferrari Enzo parked on my block a few weeks ago. I see an R8 or three every now and then. Lots of Porsche 911s. I did see an AMG GTS in the FiDi a month or so ago. Lots of other AMGs. A few Huracans and a Gallardo. A bunch of Jag F-Types. And so on. I saw a McLaren 570s and a 720s too. They're out there.
My biggest concern is scraping, since the GT3 is lower than the GTR, even with the front axel lift.
Yes, just for weekends and getting out of the city. I'm stupid. But not stupid enough to drive a GTR or a GT3 around downtown SF.
I wouldn't drive ANY car in downtown SF. But hey... I do see the occasional exotic. Two days ago I saw a Performante. There was a Ferrari Enzo parked on my block a few weeks ago. I see an R8 or three every now and then. Lots of Porsche 911s. I did see an AMG GTS in the FiDi a month or so ago. Lots of other AMGs. A few Huracans and a Gallardo. A bunch of Jag F-Types. And so on. I saw a McLaren 570s and a 720s too. They're out there.My biggest concern is scraping, since the GT3 is lower than the GTR, even with the front axel lift.
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Well, I didn't say I was definitely going with Miami Blue. But I do like bright colors. Matte grey looks awesome on the GTR, so that's why I chose that one. The magno grey looks great and it's a well-known color, synonymous with AMG.
Porsche doesn't have a dark grey color for the GT3. If they did, I would probably go for that. They have something called Agate Grey, which I thought I would like. But I saw a bunch of Agate Grey cars in person and guess what... it's not grey. It's brown.
Porsche doesn't have a dark grey color for the GT3. If they did, I would probably go for that. They have something called Agate Grey, which I thought I would like. But I saw a bunch of Agate Grey cars in person and guess what... it's not grey. It's brown.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...-gt3-pics.html
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As a GT3 owner, you likely will regret driving it in the City. You still need to get in and out of SF on the weekends, those hills are going to devour your front lip and cringing will become second nature every time you hear that all too familar scrape.
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Agate Grey has always been one of my favourite Porsche colours. If you think it looks “brown” you need to see an Ophthalmologist stat.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...-gt3-pics.html
Here's a thread on the very forum you just referenced where people talk about how it's brown: https://rennlist.com/forums/991/8481...gate-grey.html
Brown. This is how it looks in person.
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Joke about it now we'll see who's laughing after one year of GT3 ownership for you.
You're really going to love having having to wind up the engine past 5000 rpm to get any meaningful torque especially up those 45 degree hills.
You'll also come to appreciate how strong your left leg is getting as you inch your way up towards a stop sign at the top of a hill.
Sticking your nose out into oncoming traffic will bring so much joy just to get your ride horizontal.
You're really going to love having having to wind up the engine past 5000 rpm to get any meaningful torque especially up those 45 degree hills.
You'll also come to appreciate how strong your left leg is getting as you inch your way up towards a stop sign at the top of a hill.
Sticking your nose out into oncoming traffic will bring so much joy just to get your ride horizontal.
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why so harsh? Asking questions is no crime last I checked. That’s exactly what forums are for. Not everyone is as knowledgeable or smart as you. Maybe he just found a better car👍
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Joke about it now we'll see who's laughing after one year of GT3 ownership for you.
You're really going to love having having to wind up the engine past 5000 rpm to get any meaningful torque especially up those 45 degree hills.
You'll also come to appreciate how strong your left leg is getting as you inch your way up towards a stop sign at the top of a hill.
Sticking your nose out into oncoming traffic will bring so much joy just to get your ride horizontal.
You're really going to love having having to wind up the engine past 5000 rpm to get any meaningful torque especially up those 45 degree hills.
You'll also come to appreciate how strong your left leg is getting as you inch your way up towards a stop sign at the top of a hill.
Sticking your nose out into oncoming traffic will bring so much joy just to get your ride horizontal.
What else you got for me? Wanna talk about the brand of shoes I wear or how your watch tells time better than mine?
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Yeah, that is actually my GT3 in Agate and I can tell you it is 100% grey. Not sure what color the OP is mistaking it for...
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I love the Miami blue.
You should really consider the warnings about the car only making power at higher RPMs. I would actually rather have a 911 GTS or a 911T over the 911 GT3 for street driving. The only big advantage is that they don't depreciate much.
You should really consider the warnings about the car only making power at higher RPMs. I would actually rather have a 911 GTS or a 911T over the 911 GT3 for street driving. The only big advantage is that they don't depreciate much.
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I'm test driving someone's GT3 RS here in SF later this week. If an RS gets around town ok, the new GT3 will do just fine. And if a Performante can get around ok, I'm sure a GT3 will too.
What else you got for me? Wanna talk about the brand of shoes I wear or how your watch tells time better than mine?
What else you got for me? Wanna talk about the brand of shoes I wear or how your watch tells time better than mine?
You specifically mentioned you want a manual GT3.
Looks like the hundreds of questions aren't improving your knowledge base.
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Decided to go with a different car. My allocation is a March build (originally February). Delivery most likely in May. Specs are locked. I'm gonna call the dealer to let them know (SoCal), but figured someone might still be looking so PM me.
Selenite Grey Magno
Lightweight wheels
Yellow calipers
Carbon fiber pack I
Carbon fiber pack II
Interior is black with yellow stitching
Black seat belts
Matte carbon crossbar
Matte carbon trim
Carbon door sills
High-end Burmester sound system
Lane tracking
Convenience package
Rear badges delete
MSRP before destination and gas guzzler: $188,425
Selenite Grey Magno
Lightweight wheels
Yellow calipers
Carbon fiber pack I
Carbon fiber pack II
Interior is black with yellow stitching
Black seat belts
Matte carbon crossbar
Matte carbon trim
Carbon door sills
High-end Burmester sound system
Lane tracking
Convenience package
Rear badges delete
MSRP before destination and gas guzzler: $188,425
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OP, keep your GT3 for a year, scrape up the front plastic lip like others said(you won't but its cheap to change if you do), and if you don't like it, sell it, probably close to what you bought it for. Or, buy a GTR, don't like it and lose a lot of money on resale to buy something else.
God forbid the OP asks questions to help him decide on a car, what was he thinking asking on a forum?? And then he decides to go with a different car, crucify him.. SMH. And for a Mod to complain, really?
OP, just like members on RL said, buy and enjoy whatever decision you make, they are both special cars and you will enjoy either choice.
Word of advice, if you go with a GT3, Miami Blue has to be seen in person to really get the color, pictures show so many different shades. I wanted it because I thought the GT3 needed some color, look across MB or Porsche(or any) dealerships and tell me what you see? white, silver and black.
God forbid the OP asks questions to help him decide on a car, what was he thinking asking on a forum?? And then he decides to go with a different car, crucify him.. SMH. And for a Mod to complain, really?
OP, just like members on RL said, buy and enjoy whatever decision you make, they are both special cars and you will enjoy either choice.
Word of advice, if you go with a GT3, Miami Blue has to be seen in person to really get the color, pictures show so many different shades. I wanted it because I thought the GT3 needed some color, look across MB or Porsche(or any) dealerships and tell me what you see? white, silver and black.
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Word of advice, if you go with a GT3, Miami Blue has to be seen in person to really get the color, pictures show so many different shades. I wanted it because I thought the GT3 needed some color, look across MB or Porsche(or any) dealerships and tell me what you see? white, silver and black.
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OP, just like members on RL said, buy and enjoy whatever decision you make, they are both special cars and you will enjoy either choice.
Word of advice, if you go with a GT3, Miami Blue has to be seen in person to really get the color, pictures show so many different shades. I wanted it because I thought the GT3 needed some color, look across MB or Porsche(or any) dealerships and tell me what you see? white, silver and black.
Word of advice, if you go with a GT3, Miami Blue has to be seen in person to really get the color, pictures show so many different shades. I wanted it because I thought the GT3 needed some color, look across MB or Porsche(or any) dealerships and tell me what you see? white, silver and black.
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I’m going to take a different approach to all of his posts. I have watched him posting on Rennlist and here.
He he is complete full of it and not getting either car I bet.
I am sure your next post will be should I get a GT3 RS instead of the GT3 or should I get a GT2 RS.
You said you you are willing to pay an ADM why don’t you have your car yet?
oh wait, because it is missing or has one option that you don’t like. Your posts remind me of the cars and coffee guys saying that’s only a P1, not a la Ferrari blah, blah. Then they drive off in their IS 300.
He he is complete full of it and not getting either car I bet.
I am sure your next post will be should I get a GT3 RS instead of the GT3 or should I get a GT2 RS.
You said you you are willing to pay an ADM why don’t you have your car yet?
oh wait, because it is missing or has one option that you don’t like. Your posts remind me of the cars and coffee guys saying that’s only a P1, not a la Ferrari blah, blah. Then they drive off in their IS 300.
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I’m going to take a different approach to all of his posts. I have watched him posting on Rennlist and here.
He he is complete full of it and not getting either car I bet.
I am sure your next post will be should I get a GT3 RS instead of the GT3 or should I get a GT2 RS.
You said you you are willing to pay an ADM why don’t you have your car yet?
oh wait, because it is missing or has one option that you don’t like. Your posts remind me of the cars and coffee guys saying that’s only a P1, not a la Ferrari blah, blah. Then they drive off in their IS 300.
He he is complete full of it and not getting either car I bet.
I am sure your next post will be should I get a GT3 RS instead of the GT3 or should I get a GT2 RS.
You said you you are willing to pay an ADM why don’t you have your car yet?
oh wait, because it is missing or has one option that you don’t like. Your posts remind me of the cars and coffee guys saying that’s only a P1, not a la Ferrari blah, blah. Then they drive off in their IS 300.
I feel bad for the salespeople that had to deal with this nonsense as well as the other AMG, Porsche customers that will miss allocations over this BS.
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Joke about it now we'll see who's laughing after one year of GT3 ownership for you.
You're really going to love having having to wind up the engine past 5000 rpm to get any meaningful torque especially up those 45 degree hills.
You'll also come to appreciate how strong your left leg is getting as you inch your way up towards a stop sign at the top of a hill.
Sticking your nose out into oncoming traffic will bring so much joy just to get your ride horizontal.
You're really going to love having having to wind up the engine past 5000 rpm to get any meaningful torque especially up those 45 degree hills.
You'll also come to appreciate how strong your left leg is getting as you inch your way up towards a stop sign at the top of a hill.
Sticking your nose out into oncoming traffic will bring so much joy just to get your ride horizontal.
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I’m going to take a different approach to all of his posts. I have watched him posting on Rennlist and here.
He he is complete full of it and not getting either car I bet.
I am sure your next post will be should I get a GT3 RS instead of the GT3 or should I get a GT2 RS.
You said you you are willing to pay an ADM why don’t you have your car yet?
oh wait, because it is missing or has one option that you don’t like. Your posts remind me of the cars and coffee guys saying that’s only a P1, not a la Ferrari blah, blah. Then they drive off in their IS 300.
He he is complete full of it and not getting either car I bet.
I am sure your next post will be should I get a GT3 RS instead of the GT3 or should I get a GT2 RS.
You said you you are willing to pay an ADM why don’t you have your car yet?
oh wait, because it is missing or has one option that you don’t like. Your posts remind me of the cars and coffee guys saying that’s only a P1, not a la Ferrari blah, blah. Then they drive off in their IS 300.
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