2005 Gt3??

[mjw930]

Originally Posted by KenB

Indeed it is not a GT3, it is a 997S (Exhaust tips, red calipers). I wouldn't go as far as calling it a hack job, it has the OE Aero Kit not some home made crap.

Perhaps "Hack Job" was a bit strong but they are still trying to pass it off as a GT3 and that's inexcusable.

The original poster lists his location as Japan. I'll assume then that this is also a Japanese dealership. It's not surprising then that is has a "kit" added as the Japanese really seem to love hanging stuff off perfectly good cars. I personally don't like the aero kits on 996 / 997's. If it's from the factory as part of the GT3 and has function then that's different but typically it's done to make the car look like something it isn't. I hold the same distain for "turbo look" 911's from the '80's.

[Marc Gelefsky]

Originally Posted by mjw930

Perhaps "Hack Job" was a bit strong but they are still trying to pass it off as a GT3 and that's inexcusable.

The original poster lists his location as Japan. I'll assume then that this is also a Japanese dealership. It's not surprising then that is has a "kit" added as the Japanese really seem to love hanging stuff off perfectly good cars. I personally don't like the aero kits on 996 / 997's. If it's from the factory as part of the GT3 and has function then that's different but typically it's done to make the car look like something it isn't. I hold the same distain for "turbo look" 911's from the '80's.

Wow "disdain" , thats pretty strong hatred for just a wide body look
I liked the Turbo looks from the 80's, especially the cabs.

[mjw930]

Originally Posted by Marc Gelefsky

Wow "disdain" , thats pretty strong hatred for just a wide body look
I liked the Turbo looks from the 80's, especially the cabs.

dis·dain Pronunciation (ds-dn)
tr.v. dis·dained, dis·dain·ing, dis·dains
1. To regard or treat with haughty contempt; despise. See Synonyms at despise.
2. To consider or reject as beneath oneself.
n.
A feeling or show of contempt and aloofness; scorn.

It's not hatred, if I hated them I would have said that. To me they are just trying to be something they aren't. On the flip side there was Yellowbird. Now THAT was the ultimate sleeper.