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Old 03-23-2011, 11:35 AM
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The GT2 is much, much more than a straight line car. It can turn very well, just needs a little more skill to handle it in the corners.

As far as depreciation goes, I know all about it since I drive an M3 with a trade in value of just a bit more than half what I paid for it back in 2008. Sports cars a made to be enjoyed, not put in garages so that they hold their value.

Having said that, this is why I buy used sports cars. Get them after they've had their initial drop in value. Just didn't know a global financial crisis was only a month away when I bought my M3.
 
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Old 03-23-2011, 11:48 AM
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if the car stirs your soul then buy it.

Cars almost never make good investments anyway.

It is about the passion and joy of driving it.

I get a bit tired of hearing about depreciation all the time.
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This is at VIR from past weekend. See how the GT2 pulls out on the back straight never to be seen again:

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This is at VIR from past weekend. See how the GT2 pulls out on the back straight never to be seen again:
Very impressive acceleration indeed!

But how do you (or other GT2 supporters) explain that it has similar track time to a GT3RS? Are you implying that it can't turn?
 
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^ I did see how it pulled on the back straight. I also saw how it wasn't pulling at all in the turns.

Never driven either, just shootin' the shit.
 
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Originally Posted by ADV.1 Matt
I know this kind of sounds bad but I don't mind the depreciation... just puts it into "reality" territory for me sooner.
Thats what I feel to! Have no driving experience of the GT 2 but I do not see anything wrong with it
 
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When the turbo's kick in it takes your breath away. I miss that...I don't get it either...and a quicker car on the track then my 430.
 
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Great post Dana.

Personally, the GT2RS is my favorite 911, almost a tie with the 3RS. Don't think they're "bad", but can see how the market thinks they're overpriced. If they drop in price it'll just be a bargain.
 
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