Ok new to the Porsche world...what's the difference between the Turbo and a GT2? I saw a GT3 at the Detroit autor show 10-12 yrs ago but never a GT2 that I recognized as such.

 

gt2 lighter, no nannies no awd wider wheels. lighter carpet, aero superior front bumper and larger rear wing. also about 20,000 more to buy

 

So like a good bikini...less is more!

 

So when I provided my insurance co. with the VIN it listed the car as a GT2. The insurance was reasonable but I'm wondering if I should contact an agent and see if I'm paying more than I should based on their VIN ID system...
one part of me says let sleeping dogs lie...

 

It would be similar to the Turbo pricing. They both share the same engine, and same turbos/intercoolers/exhaust if the X50 option was ordered for the Turbo.

In short, they are very similar cars, the main differences being that the GT2 is RWD not AWD and a more track ready suspension system. That shouldn't make a difference for an insurance company in determining a premium, if anything, I think it would be less than a turbo due to the lack of AWD.

 

Insurance quotes are based on reclamations. My guess is the GT2 being RWD and nannyless is easier to crash, so reclamations are possibly more frequent (per insured vehicle) and expensive (exlusive body parts). Making it more expensive to insure.

Best bet is to call and get a quote.

 

the gt2 has different suspension geometry, it has a limited slip diff, it has carbon ceramic brakes, and it has a stronger transmission with an oil cooler.

 

easy way to check VIN for GT2 vs. TT is the 5th last number in the VIN will be a "9" for a GT2 and a "8" for a Turbo.
Cheers,

 

Actually the GT2 and the TT are ranked as a 19 with 20 being the most that Farmers will ensure for me if that helps.

 

GT2 should also have no problem getting collector car insurance.

 

As its been every time I ask a question of the group...very informative and helpful...thanks guys.

 

Gt2 is a great collector and driver. If you want the driving experience versus collector value(like me) go with a turbo and mod it to RWD and GT2 specs. It is cheaper than the delta between a gt2 and turbo. The main noticeable differences that effect the way it drives is the RWD, LSD, suspension and aero. The transmission differences are overkill on the street. The suspension is virtually a fixed dampened PSS9 or H&R coilover(Eibach dampened and H&R springs) setup and is nothing to write home about. Most people upgrade them if they track. The other suspension differences are adjustable camber control arms, monoball front strut mounts, RWD front upright geometry(not entirely worth the expense to upgrade to. Go with cup uprights) and adjustable sways. $20k delta between the two can buy a hell of a lot of parts that will net you a better handling and faster car.

Not a slant in the GT2. They are fabulous cars. I would love one. But not for the prices they demand because I am not a collector.

 

I nearly sold my Turbo a dozen times for a GT2 but in the end I've got too much invested and I need the rear seats for my kids.

I'd agree with VAGscum that you can do a lot to a Turbo to make it faster than a GT2, however, it must be noted that you will not get $1 back for those mods. So, if you spend $75k on a GT2 and $65k on a Turbo ($45k car, $20k mods), in a few years when you go to sell you will most likely get at least the $75k for the GT2 and perhaps $45k for the turbo....But who buys these things for those reasons?

 

Also something for the OP to keep in mind... the GT2's nickname is "Widowmaker."

For most people who ever plan to daily drive their car, the Turbo is the better choice.

 

I know this is a little bit the subject of the GT2 but speaks to a modded TT and its value from this video of Tanner Faust and his description of his 01 TT that he bought modded