Is this a GT3?

mack6820 · 02-24-2011, 07:36 AM

Found this car this morning. The car has had a paint makeover. The rear has a GT3 emblem on it but I don't think its a real GT3. How can I tell? It's a automatic and is only $24000.
VIN # WPOAA299XXS626538 comes up as a Carrera 4 on google search.

Carrerax · 02-24-2011, 07:44 AM

They didnt make gt3's in 99 nor did they make automatics. It is just an automatic 99 C4. May have been wrecked due to the changed bumper cover. There are a ton of them available cheap. Do some looking before you buy anything. JMHO.

175K911 · 02-24-2011, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mack6820

Found this car this morning. The car has had a paint makeover. The rear has a GT3 emblem on it but I don't think its a real GT3. How can I tell? It's a automatic and is only $24000.
VIN # WPOAA299XXS626538 comes up as a Carrera 4 on google search.

There are 4 clues in your post:
"It's a automatic"
"Carrera 4"
"is only $24000"
And the windshield says 1999, no GT3 in '99

And it's still overpriced for even a stock 996 Tiptronic car.

klaus · klaus's Garage

Not a GT3:

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mack6820 · 02-24-2011, 07:49 AM

I didnt think it was either because of too many hints. I have an 83SC so I'm not in tune with the newer extreme models, just the "work on daily' cars. It does look good but after a little research, I agree, too pricey!

mcvgums · 02-24-2011, 09:49 AM

Those headlights did not show up until 02 and the front bumper is later as well. I would look for damage in the front for sure.

jimbauman · 02-27-2011, 08:38 AM

Nice lookin' chic magnet for 24k though!

ivangene · 02-27-2011, 09:05 AM

look at the motor - GT3 has a COMPLETELY differant motor than a 996

if that is a 99'

RUN !!! - looks like a total with a facelift/paint/who knows what else....if you like the look here is a real find !!

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mickey356 · 02-27-2011, 03:31 PM

Just because someone changed bumpers and lights shouldn't send up signal flares. Folks on here change things all teh time for no reason other than they want a different look. Not to mention "mis-labled" RS's RSR's, etc...
That said, yes, obviously you'd want to know the deets. Carfax.
Just my .02 cents

Kevin Stewart · 02-27-2011, 04:21 PM

nice looking car i would trade my sc with a 3.6 for it, Kevin

M5guy · 04:29 PM

CarreraX and another dude claimed: "They didnt make gt3's in 99"

Actually, Porsche did make GT3's in 1999, but they all had ZZZ VIN and were not imported into the US, at least not by Porsche NA.