996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

Someone convince me to buy a Turbo...

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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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Someone convince me to buy a Turbo...

So my 996C2 is gone and I'm without a garage until March....was going to hold out for a Gallardo, but I'm wavering and now am looking at used 360's...with the price of Turbo's dropping, it's hard not to go after one, not looking to do anything until I have a garage again, but wanted to get everyones opinions.

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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:05 AM
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Id get the 360, especially the 360 Stradale. Pure sex on wheels I tell ya..
 
Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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Albert get a 360CS over a Gallardo and a Gallardo over a Turbo not because it is a better car but because--->>...if you do buy a Turbo you will spend big bucks modding it and you could have done a 360 or the Lambo

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Old Nov 23, 2005 | 09:12 AM
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If it was between the 360 CS and the Turbo, I would go with the Strad. But if you're willing to spend that much, why don't you look at a GT2?
 
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Thanks for the replies, I guess I should elaborate a bit...

Gallardo's can be had in the 140-145K range. A decent 360F1 02+ with modest mileage is in the same vicinity. Not to mention that these are more "exotic" than a turbo IMO.

The turbo has great "daily driver" features, not to mention it being lighter on the pocket book all around (maintenance/overall cost) but as someone mentioned earlier, I'll end up putting loads of dough into it anyways for mods...

With a 360 or a Gallardo, I'd toss on rims, suspension, exhaust and airfilter and call it a day
 

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so...you pretty much answered your own question....

If you have a need for speed and r addicted to boost like a lot of us... ..go with the turbo.... otherwise go 360 or G...

You wont find a CS for 145.... more like 180+...
 
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I'm in the same boat Albert....but no Turbo for me.
 
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not really a comparison. ferrari is hollywood. the turbo is corporate america.

ferrari is much more fun to drive and be seen in.
 
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Go with the Strad. There's a beautiful black one sitting at Bentley LI. 04 with 2,xxx miles.
 
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You wont find a CS for 145.... more like 180+...
Well aware of this! Someone previously mentioned the CS...I was always referring to the 360F1
 
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Then forget my above post.
 
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Go with the Strad. There's a beautiful black one sitting at Bentley LI. 04 with 2,xxx miles.
Drool.
 
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yeah... I know....It was more for the general public.

It's funny when you mention 2 cars in particular, you always get opinions on different cars, etc. LOL!!
 
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Albert get a 360
 
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