[tlarocque]

Dude.... 996 GT3 is a fabulous car. As mentioned above, engine is a race-derived Mezger, nearly bullet-proof lump. Get a good PPI and have the engine DME scanned for over-revs. Coolant pipe fittings have been a problem for some (especially if its a track car). There are a couple solutions but I wouldn't do it unless I planned on tracking the car. The stock LSD wears easily but there is a nice upgrade (again, mostly if you plan to track).

I will say, having owned 3 of them, that I don't find the 996 GT3 particularly fun to drive on the street. Somewhat harsh ride and you can't even begin to explore its capabilities until on a track. For street car at that price point, 997 or nice air-cooled 993.

Rennlist has a very active GT3 discussion forum. Lots of good information there.

Finally... if you don't want it, link to the GT3 ad???:-)