GT2 owners, is the GT2 really that bad?
Mar 22, 2011 | 03:23 PM
#21
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I am a GT2 kind of guy.
GT3, for my purpose of occasional tracking and screwing around sideways on the street, does not have enough power.
I only wish that Porsche did not put any traction control device in the 997 GT cars and continue on with the widow maker reputation.
BTW, most people are scared of the GT2 because most people shouldn't even be allowed to ride a bicycle, loet along drive something like a GT2. I remember every time I gave someone who was thinking about buying one a ride, they would be all excited initially and talking, a few turns and a few corrections later, they always get really quiet, and then go, "does the car always do that? it seems really hard to handle and dangerous." This is usually when I do a really nice opposite locked slide onto the onramp and watch them grab on to the door handle.
The 996 GT2 was the best car I have ever had, and the best driving experience I have ever had.
I would always take a GT2 over a GT3.
GT3, for my purpose of occasional tracking and screwing around sideways on the street, does not have enough power.
I only wish that Porsche did not put any traction control device in the 997 GT cars and continue on with the widow maker reputation.
BTW, most people are scared of the GT2 because most people shouldn't even be allowed to ride a bicycle, loet along drive something like a GT2. I remember every time I gave someone who was thinking about buying one a ride, they would be all excited initially and talking, a few turns and a few corrections later, they always get really quiet, and then go, "does the car always do that? it seems really hard to handle and dangerous." This is usually when I do a really nice opposite locked slide onto the onramp and watch them grab on to the door handle.
The 996 GT2 was the best car I have ever had, and the best driving experience I have ever had.
I would always take a GT2 over a GT3.
Mar 22, 2011 | 03:48 PM
#22
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From: Seattle, WA
If the goal is to track it all the time and get to/from the track, then a GT3 is great. I personally would prefer a GT2.My neighbor just picked one up at a hell of a deal and I'm wishing I had the patience to wait a year - I would have bought one over my 997.2 GT3. Much better on the street, completely capable on the track.
I will pick up a 2RS when the time is right!
I will pick up a 2RS when the time is right!
Mar 22, 2011 | 06:50 PM
#24
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Its a matter of preference nothing sounds like an NA car, I have owned several of both and I would take my GT3 over a 2 or any other pcar.
Mar 22, 2011 | 10:22 PM
#26
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I've always been a NA guy since ever, but I'd like to try something a bit different. My point is not how fast the GT2 depriciates, I am just curious most members here are carzy about the forthcoming 4.0 GT3 RS when a GT2 can be had for much less. Porsche being one of the most technologically advanced manufacturer when it comes to turbo engines, and the fact that GT2 can have GT3 RS for breakfast any day, let alone GT2 RS, isn't that weird GT2s are often overlooked?
Mar 22, 2011 | 10:29 PM
#28
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I totally agree, resale value can not represent what a great car it is, but the reality is even with all that discount, people still wouldn't buy them.........
Mar 22, 2011 | 11:24 PM
#30
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From: Los Angeles
If you can handle 460HP turbo charged RWD car with no electronic driver saving gadgetry, you can handle the 700HP of it.