Which car should I get, used GT2 or new Turbo "S" - Page 3 - 6SpeedOnline

Aug 17, 2004 | 11:04 AM

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GT2 - I would if i did it all over again

Aug 17, 2004 | 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by ColorChange
Lou, if you're not going to track it, get the turbo. No contest.

Did you have a brain freeze? The GT2 is MUCH better than a 4wd turbo on the track. I would say the turbo is a better street car, but for the track there is no contest (if you know how to drive one).

Aug 17, 2004 | 11:54 AM

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Sorry Colorchange, never mind I misread your post! The GT2 rocks and is greatly underrated as it isn't that hard to drive fast once you get used to it. The turbo is softer and better for the street.

Aug 17, 2004 | 12:56 PM

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Originally posted by dlm477
Lou, go for the turbo s. I drove a gt2 for a day (no more bashing luxury motors) and the clutch is really heavy and very annoying in city (i go there every day now). The ride is much bumpier to and not practical. The GT2 looks and performs better but turbo s is better overall cruising car. It is stupid to think the gt2 will hold its value. If it would, I would be driving one right now. I am sure you will get a good deal on either car and the depreciation is probably about $10k a year either way. Dan

It's so funny that you should say that, the one thing that still p*sses me off about my Turbo (and no, I don't thinkI'll ever et used to it) is how lousy the clutch is compared to the GT2 that I drove.

It's too light and has no feel. My E30 325is clutch is much more consistent, and grabs so nicely during first gear startup.

I am pretty sure that if I ended up keeping the Turbo, I will have the clutch ripped out and put in the GT2 clutch.

Aug 17, 2004 | 01:45 PM

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Lou, First of all you will have a 7 series for rainy weather. The GT2 is still decent in the rain, as long as you aren't running 600plus HP. If you get the Turbo S, you're going to windup trying to make it look better with a techart nose, big wing, lowered.....hence trying to make it look and feel like a GT2, which it will never accomplish. GT2 gets my vote.

Shank

Aug 17, 2004 | 03:10 PM

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GT2 all the way. I would be putting 15k miles on that car every year

Aug 17, 2004 | 03:36 PM

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No doubt about it....GT2.
Just got mine...'03/Carrera White/Full Carbon Exterior package (optional on '04 at no cost).
Had '01 E46 M3. Got used to firm M3 clutch. GT2 clutch was perfect. TT clutch too soft for me.
I considered a '03 TTX50, but went with the GT2 after driving both.

Good Luck.

Aug 17, 2004 | 03:57 PM

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The GT2 will deliver a better driving experience but this may not always be on the road in wet weather

Aug 18, 2004 | 01:37 AM

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Originally posted by Dock (Atlanta)
Because the way the GT2 delivers the "driving experience" is very different than an X50 Turbo. The lack of AWD makes the GT2 just an awesome driving experience!

I'd own a GT2 in the weather and roads of that area just for the experience of driving it on nice days, putting up with the bad weather characteristics of the GT2 just to get to those good days.

Just me though...

Dock, why not just drive around with PSM off? The engine is still in the rear and the front wheels never pull more than something around 40% for short periods.

Aug 18, 2004 | 02:49 AM

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I need a GT2 drive so badly!

Aug 18, 2004 | 03:27 AM

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GT2 is the best 911 with the exception of the GT3-RS or Ruf RGT-RS, those are the only cars I would give up the GT2 for.

Aug 18, 2004 | 04:28 AM

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Thanks everyone for the responses. I own a Z8 which is not an everyday. I want to keep that car forever. That said, my only reservation with the GT2 is the wheather....so lousy in Chicago sometimes. Regarding the drive etc, I much prefer the clutch of the GT2 and to be honest the ride is razor sharp which I love. DLM477, no offense, probably because it was from Luxury that the car felt f'ed up.

The clutch on the GT2 is so right and so is the handling. Again, my only hang up is ......Will I be able to get a lot of days of enjoyment out of the GT2?? Can it be driven as fast as a Turbo in Chicago? Keep the opinions coming you guys are helping a ton.

Lou