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Old Jun 7, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Recommendations for stable - kinda long

Looking to finally take the plunge on two high end cars to add to what I have currently. Currently have an CLS55 with K3, a 650rwhp Diesel Duramax to tow toys, RR for wife and a stage 3 a4 as a DD. I have been looking at TTs for a long time and have posted on here a few times. Need some input. Looking to add two in the next 6 - 12 months and then will trade one out each 6-12 months for something else so I need a place to start. Here are the ones that I really like. BTW - I am a modaholic and a power junky. Cars will be street cars and may see the track 1-2 times a year but so far I have only done track days on bikes.
Ruf RT12 - not sure how long to get one and what the real cost would be for a 650hp version. Probably my fav car. Can you get RWD and full ESP?
996 Gt2 - I am afraid of not having ESP but I am totally in love. Are they that dangerous with no ESP?
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997GT2 - This is probably my top choice but since it is not out I don't know. Really like the 997 over the 996
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Right now I am at the GT2/Stradale but I need some input on the GT2. I will likely add turbos and fuel and worry that I would kill myself. I like the 430 more than the CS but I like the raw nature of the CS since I already have the lux end taken care of. Input from those who have owned these or input in general would be great. I also like the 997Gt3 but I think I would not like the power in a short time. Would be killer at the track though. I am a tall guy at 6'5" but f cars seem to barely fit. Haven't sat in a G. Constructive input appreciated. Or maybe just buy Fred's car and a f car and be done.
 

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Old Jun 8, 2007 | 08:14 AM
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If you're a modaholic get yourself a 996TT
 
Old Jun 8, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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If you are worried about ESP and big power I would not get a GT2 stick to a 996tt or 997tt. You can get big power but still have the AWD to get it to the ground. Buy one of the members cars that are already done up. An RT12 is going to cost $300,000.00 which is crazy in my opinion, although it is an awesome car.
 
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360 CS
996tt for mod problems...
 
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360 CS and Freds TT
 
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Freds TT...bar none the sexiest 997 on the road short of a cup car as far as Im concerned...and its fast...



so do a 997TT for the one car, and a 360cs for the other...youll have FAST FAST FAST covered with the Pcar...and the prepped, tight, beautiful sounding Fcar...
 
Old Jun 8, 2007 | 11:30 AM
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360 CS and Freds TT
bingo.

Andrew I couldnt have said it better myself...
 
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Originally Posted by tws_andrew
996 Gt2 - I am afraid of not having ESP but I am totally in love. Are they that dangerous with no ESP?
996TT converted to RWD like mine. You still keep DSC (ESP). Mod it properly and destroy all of the cars in your list.
 
Old Jun 8, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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If you're picking one out of that list, I'd say F430 all day, and 360CS close behind.
 
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